The quality, format, and quantity of feedback given to students, by teachers, is a topic of considerable debate in teaching, and every marking policy will prescribe different colours, codes, and levels of consistency. Here I seek to present the approach…
It goes without saying that exam season can be a stressful and challenging time for students. As a parent, it’s natural to want your child to perform to their full potential. Supporting your child without adding to the pressure they’re…
Exam season is right around the corner, and if you’re about to sit your GCSEs or A-levels, the nerves may be kicking in. While all your hard work and preparation will certainly pay off, it’s equally important to ensure that…
If you’re the parent of a child in Sixth Form or College, you may have heard talk of the EPQ. But what exactly is it, and why should your child consider doing one? In short, the EPQ is an independent…
Ah, the 9. That tricksy grade. When I sat my GCSEs, the new grading system had just been rolled out; I remember the mystery that surrounded talk of the elusive top level. Even now, the legend surrounding level 9 persists.…
Homework seems to have a bad reputation. When you Google the word, images of children pulling their hair out and looking miserable dominate the results.The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has found that regular homework at secondary level can lead to…
We may have free schooling in the UK, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t expensive: there’s the uniforms, the stationery, the textbooks, the transportation, the school lunches, the field trips…When all’s said and done, you can be left with quite…
Unsure about taking an EPQ in Sixth Form or College? It can be tricky deciding whether or not an EPQ is right for you. Sure, Year 13 will likely be stressful enough, even without the additional workload hanging over your…
Questioning can allow teachers to assess pupils’ knowledge and understanding, and thereby diagnose and address any misconceptions. It can ensure that all pupils are cognitively active, help them to cement their learning, and be used to extend their understanding. Despite…
I left school with no GCSEs feeling disillusioned, disaffected, and frustrated that there was nobody in leadership roles that looked like me. I entered the teaching profession in 1999 after having studied African History and African Literature at SOAS, followed…