I am very honoured to be taking part in the Strategic School Improvement Fund project to raise progress in mathematics for KS2 girls in Norfolk [Read about the actual impact of the project here.] Followers of this blog will be aware of my ongoing work with Sheringham Primary School and Nursery. The teaching school based... Continue Reading →
How to NOT benefit from a visit to Stalham Academy; a warning to desperate heads
I am very happy that so many have taken an interest in the success of schools I have worked with. I am less happy to find that some visitors have disregarded the context of that success. Stalham Academy has recently issued a disclaimer email to schools whose staff have visited them following the Regional Schools... Continue Reading →
Trusted partners: VNET/Werdelin present a Hands-on Introduction to CL
I am very proud of being accepted as a trusted partner of VNET due to their dedication to empower schools through bespoke programmes that reflect their needs...
New Video: Vice Principal, 10 weeks into the Skills & Mastery programme
In this short video, Ben Rogers, Vice Principal, discusses Norwich Primary Academy's experience with Skills & Mastery. Norwich Primary Academy, situated in one of the most socially challenged areas of the city, is now using Cooperative Learning to develop key human skills; resilience, mental toughness, sense of duty, service to others - without compromising academic performance.... Continue Reading →
Paris murders in Norfolk classrooms? The responsibility of RE teachers & the Muslim community
Charlie Hebdo: In areas with a low concentration of Muslims, the importance of RE in relation to the "social cohesion" mentioned in Mr Nash's recent letter is all the greater. Pupils in counties such as our own Norfolk do not routinely interact with Muslims, leaving only media pieces when puzzling together an image of Islam and the murders in Paris. This is especially... Continue Reading →
Islam Awareness Week 2015 programme in Norwich
Islam Awareness Week 2015 is from March 17 to 23. Ihsan Mosque marks the occasion with four events of special interest to educators: . Programme [ download as pdf ] . Monday 16 March: "Healing Fractures II" Educators' Workshop is a full-day event, led by Ibrahim Lawson, which aims at inspiring and enlightening relevant professionals in the education sector... Continue Reading →
Enquiry & Immersion in East Anglia; new mosque field trips in 2015
I am very pleased to have been formally commissioned by the Ihsan Mosque of Norwich to handle all school visits from December 1, 2014. NEW: Full primary programme now available. It is a great honour to serve the Ihsan Mosque and the wider school community of East Anglia by providing not only an outstanding experience to students, but... Continue Reading →
Enquiry and Immersion: Full-Day Field Trip to Ihsan Mosque, November 13
- a unique cross cultural meeting for all secondary RE students in Norfolk I have been advocating Cooperative Learning as a tool to facilitate collaboration between schools and faith communities for some time, and have now partnered with Ihsan Mosque in Norwich to stage a unique cross cultural meeting for all secondary RE students in Norfolk, the first to... Continue Reading →