Systematic synthetic phonics is central to the teaching of early reading and is a key element in Ofsted inspections of both schools and teacher training providers. For children, learning about phonics
It has been increasingly recognised that the development of creativity is central to lifelong learning. Teachers need to provide learners with an environment for self-discovery leading to self-actuali
With the increasing emphasis on assessment being used for high-stakes testing of pupils, school evaluation, and teacher efficacy measures, there is a lot at stake for teachers. This straightforward an
Teachers in all sectors of education are faced with the ongoing task of planning lessons. Beginning teachers can struggle to get their heads around what is involved at a time when they are managing ne
Mentoring is integral to school improvement and raising teaching standards. Whilst it has been around for some time, it is often misunderstood or poorly applied. This is an accessible guide to effecti
