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Four circles makes an essay

Theresa Sainsbury

Teacher tips Featured

A word after a word after a word is power, stated the famous author, Margaret Attwood. But that's easy for her to say when she makes a living out of writing. How does an ordinary teenager string a story together if words and writing aren't their thin...

The science of sleep and why it should be every new teacher's priority

EdCentral Team

Expert Insights Featured

We all know the stereotype of the coffee-guzzling, yawn-suppressing teacher – but that image has its roots in the very real stress that teacher's early starts and long hours can put on your body. So how can you look after yourself as you adjust ...

A guide to evidence based practice: what it is, key reads and why it matters

EdCentral Team

Expert Insights Research Matters

I recently joined and met with School and University Research Enquiry (SURE), a research group which has connected several schools in Glasgow with the University of Strathclyde to exchange knowledge and conduct new research. The aim is to promote a m...

Internal promotions into school leadership: how to lead those who used to be your colleagues

Jill Berry

Expert Insights Teacher tips Featured

Every professional who is new to leadership – or takes up a new leadership role – needs to consider how they develop relationships with those they lead. The same is true if you are promoted internally. There are many benefits and potential drawbacks ...

Five top tips to help headteachers and governors work effectively together

Kate Hodge

Expert Insights Teacher tips

School governance has changed in recent years. Gone are the days of light-touch oversight with a good dose of jolliness; governing boards are now expected to be more business-like rigorous, ensuring that the school fulfils their duty ...

How can school leaders look after their wellbeing?

Jill Berry

Expert Insights

When you have a leadership position within a school, at any level, there are two aspects of wellbeing that need your attention: your own, and that of those you lead. The two are related: if you do not safeguard your own wellbeing, you are less likely...

Could coaching your teaching teams do more harm than good? It depends on what kind of manager you are…

Dr Gary Jones

Expert Insights Research Matters

There is very little correlation between the time a manager spends coaching an employee and their performance, according to new research. In fact, it's been suggested that some very hands-on managers actually do more harm than good. These surpr...

Do academy chief executives need to be education experts?

Dr Gary Jones

Expert Insights Research Matters

Research shows that in a number of settings – such as hospitals and universities – there is a correlation between the 'expert knowledge' of the leader and organisational performance. In their 2015 paper, A Theory Exploring How Expert Leaders Influenc...

Joining a multi-academy trust: a governor’s view

Guest Teacher

Expert Insights

My school is an outstanding secondary located in London and was one of the first schools to convert to academy status – and we have recently joined a multi-academy trust (MAT). As a governing board, we were quite aware of what is happening nationally...

A beginner’s guide to Jo Boaler

EdCentral Team

Beginners' guides

Where does she work? Jo Boaler is currently a professor of mathematics education at Stanford University, and faculty director of YouCubed, a provider of new and innovative techniques and resources for the teaching of maths. She completed her PhD...

The unseen struggle: Going back to school as an LGBT+ pupil

Jenna Athi

Random thoughts

My time at school was something like a flooded kitchen: I was grasping at the pots and pans floating away all the while more and more water was being poured in. It was a chaotic blur of trying to balance so many uncertainties, navigating figuring who I was and trying to do well in my school work. However, one of the biggest struggles I faced during...

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