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Wondering if project based learning would be a good option for KS3. Does anyone have first hand experience or could point me in the direction of evidence for / against? (pre-Covid EEF research is non-conclusive) @Sltchat1 @teacherhead @Counsell_C @johntomsett

#Gogglebox Filming teenagers on a first date and getting adults to judge their behaviour #notcool

@Team_English1 Come and join our fantastic rapidly improving school. We’re looking for an Associate Assistant Headteacher - Head of English with wider whole school responsibilities. Ideal if you are looking to step up from middle leader to SLT. bexhillacademy.org/_site/data/fil…

@cura_dora @Team_English1 Absolutely - we discuss what Mr B might have done to deserve an ‘honour’ and then compare it to who they agree should be on the list in today’s society.

I always thought when Mr Birling tells Gerald about the "honours list" he was just deluded but now I'm wondering if Priestley was actually criticising the corrupt honours system. Thoughts? @Team_English1

How has our society come to this?! The primary school where 80% are homeless - The Times and The Sunday Times apple.news/Abp7FQ0JYSlug9…

@sjg1703 Without observations, how can we ensure that students aren’t being failed by their teachers? To only observe some would be seen as unfair. I doubt there’s many jobs where there’s no checking of staff competency - even more important when children’s futures might be impacted.

33 years of teaching. Why do I still need to be observed? Such a waste of everyone’s time.

@Headteacherchat I’d be questioning how the students are working. Could they do the work with no teacher input? Are they racing through the work set? Do students think the work is too easy / too hard? Are students making progress in the lesson / in books?

Can anyone help anon? When conducting learning walks, what should we look for when it comes to 'challenge'? It seems like many teachers believe that challenge means providing extension or additional work. I would like to assist staff in reevaluating this perspective.

@newtosltchat To be honest, it also boosts my confidence and gives validation that I am doing the right thing!

@21stEnglish This is so crucial and I’m glad you have this! #NewToSLTChat

We want to hear what's worked well or what you would do better the next time..share share share! #NewToSLTChat

@OliverSlt @newtosltchat Gather as much evidence / facts as possible to support your views (books, student voice, lesson outcomes, external research etc)

@newtosltchat As a leader, you need to have a really good understanding of learning, so you can make decisions with real clarity. #NewToSLTChat

It's MUCH easier said than done, but how can leaders really ensure that the child's interests are at the centre and address those conflict in such a way that professional relationships are maintained #NewToSLTChat

@WhistleblowingT I don’t know a single teacher who isn’t aware that ‘all behaviour is communication’. Perhaps you could offer some suggestions on how to manage this behaviour or maybe you would like to demonstrate your ‘expertise’ by teaching a lesson?

@georgie_grier We watched Ed Sheeran at a music festival once…there was an audience of around 20 people! Keep going!

There was one person in my audience today when I performed my one woman play, ‘Sunsets’ at #edfringe. It’s fine, isn’t it? It’s fine…? 🥹

@WhistleblowingT Do SLT have form for this type of email? Have concerns been raised in the past? If this is totally out of the blue, I would be asking for further details asap due to the email causing significant stress and worry. Perhaps ask SLT if union representation is a good idea?

@AP_Teaching @RogersHistory @JohnGriffin5951 The way I see it, since the beginning of time teenagers have rebelled against rules as part of their rite into adulthood / independence. It is far better to let them safely rebel against ear piercings, shirts being untucked etc than to rebel by being hostile or violent.

@RogersHistory @JohnGriffin5951 I do not believe for a second that the big stuff leads on from the small stuff. Untucked shirts are not a gateway drug to violence.

Why in a hospital or a shop or a football ground or a street if a young person assaulted someone, an adult or another young person, it would be a police matter. But in some schools it’s literally a free hit? A cosy chat? Worse still, no option for any sort of appropriate sanction? No teacher should have to face every day feeling unsafe in corridors and classrooms.