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Unlocking Learning Potential: The Power of Learning Intentions and Success Criteria
Learning Teaching

Unlocking Learning Potential: The Power of Learning Intentions and Success Criteria

  • By Steve White
  • February 1, 2025
In contemporary education, providing clarity and focus for students is paramount. Research consistently highlights the impact of clearly defined goals on student achievement and engagement. Learning intentions (the ‘what’ of ...
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How Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction Shape My History Classroom
Educational Research Learning Teaching

How Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction Shape My History Classroom

  • By Steve White
  • January 27, 2025
As a history teacher in a secondary school, I often find myself searching for effective strategies to help my students grapple with the complexities of our subject. From interpreting primary ...
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Labour’s Education Reforms: A Closer Look at School Autonomy Changes
Policy

Labour’s Education Reforms: A Closer Look at School Autonomy Changes

  • By Steve White
  • January 25, 2025
Labour’s proposed education reforms aim to overhaul the academy system in England, a hallmark of school autonomy introduced to foster innovation and improve outcomes. While the reforms, which include mandating ...
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VAT on Private Schools: A Step Towards Fairness or a Misguided Policy?
Policy

VAT on Private Schools: A Step Towards Fairness or a Misguided Policy?

  • By Steve White
  • January 2, 2025
The recent implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) on private school fees has sparked heated debate across the country. For some, this policy represents a long-overdue step towards greater fairness ...
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New Year’s Resolutions for Students and Teachers: A Fresh Start for 2025
Learning Motivation Teaching

New Year’s Resolutions for Students and Teachers: A Fresh Start for 2025

  • By Steve White
  • December 27, 2024
As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time for students and teachers to set meaningful New Year’s resolutions. A new term offers the chance to embrace fresh opportunities, improve ...
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My Vision for Becoming an Effective Director of Learning
Leadership Learning Pastoral

My Vision for Becoming an Effective Director of Learning

  • By Steve White
  • December 14, 2024
At my school, the Director of Learning role combines the responsibilities of both a Head of Year and a Head of House, with the students being members of ‘communities’. This ...
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Celebrating the 2024-25 Teachers’ Pay Award: A Teacher’s Perspective
Policy

Celebrating the 2024-25 Teachers’ Pay Award: A Teacher’s Perspective

  • By Steve White
  • August 3, 2024
As a teacher in the UK, I am excited to share my thoughts on the recently announced pay award for the 2024-25 academic year. This significant pay increase is more ...
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The Impact of Educational Policy Changes on UK Outcomes
Policy

The Impact of Educational Policy Changes on UK Outcomes

  • By Steve White
  • July 19, 2024
Education in the UK has been profoundly shaped by a series of policy changes over the past few decades. These policies have aimed to address a range of issues, from ...
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Strategies for Retaining and Motivating Teachers
Motivation

Strategies for Retaining and Motivating Teachers

  • By Steve White
  • July 16, 2024
Teacher retention and motivation are critical challenges facing the education sector in the UK. High teacher turnover disrupts the learning environment and costs millions in recruitment and training. Here, I ...
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