Book Reviews

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Sequencing the primary curriculum

It’s like being given the picture to help you solve a giant puzzle after trying to solve it through…

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All About SEMH: A practical guide for primary/secondary teachers

Johnson has produced a brace of invaluable resources for teachers and leaders managing increasing need among pupils

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Visualising Physical Geography: The How and Why of Using Diagrams to Teach Geography 11–16

Focusing on how and why to use diagrams to teach physical geography in the secondary classroom, this book has…

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Equity in education: Levelling the playing field of learning – a practical guide for teachers

As a teacher, the phrase that has haunted my dreams is ‘making a difference’. I say haunted, because the…

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Reflections on being the CEO by Sir Steve Lancashire

By virtue of his service and record, Sir Steve Lancashire is as close to national treasure status as any…

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Letters to a Young Generation: Aspiring School Leaders

A must-read for all black aspiring school leaders and anyone in a position to support their ambition, says Jess…

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Blog Reviews

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The Conversation – with Robert Gasson

Stability and balance amid political turmoil and a profession at odds with itself

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The Conversation – with Sarah Gallagher

A refreshing take on growth mindsets, how to learn names quickly, Ofsted’s use of data and the value of…

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The Conversation – with Jess Mahdavi-Gladwell

Anti-bullying week, the UK’s first secure school, stats on suspensions and supportive supervision

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The Conversation – with Dan Morrow

This week has been one of revelations – and not just that many colleagues now appear to benefit from…

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The conversation – with Fiona Atherton

Conservative policies, Labour policies and why politicians and school leaders alike should take a breather

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The Conversation – with Frances Akinde

Exploring the weird fact that there are over 42 awareness days, weeks and months in October alone

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Research Reviews

The Knowledge

What makes for great primary science teaching?

A new EEF review signposts key considerations for teachers and school leaders

JL Dutaut
Michael J. Reiss
The Knowledge

The Knowledge. Can teaching through languages improve overall outcomes?

A new longitudinal study shows teaching subjects in foreign languages could benefit all learners

JL Dutaut
Judith Woodfield
COP28, The Knowledge

What do teachers think of teaching climate and sustainability?

A new survey reveals an enthusiastic profession but also substantial obstacles on the road to delivering the DfE’s sustainability…

JL Dutaut
Christine Özden
The Knowledge
School business leaders should be included in drive to cut teacher workload, says ISBL

Why is reducing teacher workload so hard?

A new report by the NFER reveals many schools are already doing all they can to reduce workload and…

JL Dutaut
Kerry Martin
The Knowledge

What is driving persistent absence in your setting?

Early findings from ImpactEd’s new research projects suggest some factors school leaders should consider when trying to improve attendance

JL Dutaut
Owen Carter
The Knowledge

How oracy supports vocabulary development

Voice 21’s new impact report establishes oracy as an essential part of vocabulary acquisition, explains Kathleen McBride

JL Dutaut
Kathleen McBride

Book review

Young people on the margins

Melissa Benn
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