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Teachers

Welcome to our Teachers Blog, a valuable resource shaped by a vibrant community of educators. Here, you’ll find insights and wisdom shared by experienced teachers to support and enrich your teaching journey. Explore a range of topics, from effective student feedback and navigating Ofsted inspections to promoting diversity, honing your leadership skills, and much more.

Leadership

Equality of expectation in pastoral leadership

In this article, Head of Year 11 Giorgio Rubbo shows how pastoral leaders can drive academic success by maintaining high expectations. He explores how equality of expectation signals belief in a student’s potential and ensures they are supported to thrive — making inclusion truly meaningful.

Pedagogy

ABC questioning: Building better classroom discussions

Struggling to get every student thinking in English class? ABC questioning helps teachers move beyond cold call by encouraging debate and critical thinking. English teacher Andrew Atherton explains how simple Agree, Build, Challenge strategies and cue card games can transform classroom discussions. Perfect for lively English lessons!

Pedagogy

Lesson capture: A tool to develop professional noticing

New to lesson capture? Watching your lessons back can transform your teaching practice. In this article, science teacher and lead practitioner Shehla R. explores how tools like ONVU Learning can help develop professional noticing skills and support reflective and adaptive teaching – without the performance pressure of live observation.

SEND Teaching

How to support a child with PDA in the classroom

Students with PDA aren’t deliberately misbehaving – they’re responding to overwhelming anxiety. In this article, English teacher and SEND specialist Amy C. shares practical insights on how to support a child with PDA in the classroom, including strategies to build trust, reduce pressure, and increase collaboration.

Pedagogy

Hinge questions: A useful tool for checking understanding

Discover how hinge questions can transform your formative assessment and make your lessons more effective. This article explains what hinge questions are, how to use them at key points in a lesson, and why they’re invaluable for checking understanding. It includes practical examples and classroom tips.

Pedagogy

Rosenshine’s Principles: A shortcut to excellent instruction

Discover how Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction can transform your classroom teaching. This article breaks down Rosenshine’s 10 evidence-based strategies—from modelling and scaffolds to questioning and guided practice—and offers practical tips to help students understand, retain, and apply knowledge more effectively.

Pedagogy

Adaptive teaching or just good teaching?

What is adaptive teaching? This article explores how flexible, responsive teaching can help meet the needs of every learner without lowering expectations. Written by an experienced classroom teacher, it considers what adaptive teaching looks like in practice and reflects on whether it’s a new concept or simply good teaching reframed.

Pedagogy

What is pedagogy?

What is pedagogy? This article explores three key pedagogical approaches—constructivism, direct instruction, and enquiry-based learning—examining the theory behind each and practical strategies for the classroom. Understanding these principles helps to make intentional choices that support student success.

Pedagogy

11 best apps for teachers to use in the classroom

Explore the best apps for teachers! From lesson planning and classroom management to interactive learning, gamification, and more, these teacher apps help save time, engage students, and make classroom life a little easier. Whether you’re new to teacher tech or looking to refresh your digital toolkit, there’s something here for everyone.