@liz_sidwell
- RT @Global_BusEcon: Great to observe a truly cross curricular lesson in Geography #biospheres #biotic #abiotic @NatGeo @BealHighSchool htt… 2 days ago
- RT @NickGibbUK: The 2018 PISA results published today. These are promising signs, but there is still more to do. By continuing to focus on… 3 days ago
- RT @NickGibbUK: In particular, the PISA 2018 maths results are very pleasing. The U.K. saw a statistically significant increase due in larg… 3 days ago
- More research into all-through schools to see their effect on pupils’ progression @AnnMroz @tes yes please. We fou… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 4 weeks ago
- Enjoying #Northumberland on @BBCRadio4 this morning. Wonderful county #history #castles #beaches . Happy memories. @IrvineJackie 1 month ago
-
Latest Posts
Archives
- November 2017
- February 2017
- November 2016
- October 2016
- August 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- August 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- October 2013
- August 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- December 2012
Author Archives: lizsidwell
Academies by the seaside.
‘All academies by 2020’ – the debate on structures is already in full swing. The question is can academies rise to the challenge and do the job education in this country needs? That is not single academies but academies in … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Education
Research led by schools
At last we are seeing an emphasis on research coming out of the profession for use by the profession. It is the practising teachers after all who know what works and what is worth trying as well as what needs … Continue reading
Posted in Education
What’s in a name?
‘Pobble’ … initially it meant nothing to me, this being partly due to my being a geographer and secondary teacher. Then I remembered of course ‘ he had no toes’ yes, Edward Lear’s nonsense rhyme came back to me courtesy … Continue reading
Posted in Education
‘Technology is Key’
This was stated at an International Women’s Forum (IWF) meeting today and it’s right. One has only to judge by the rich debate that followed and the number of related issues brought to the table not all of them gender … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Turn class size upside down
Dame Julia Goodfellow was in the press this weekend in her role as President of Universities UK (UUK). Her preoccupations included the case for higher fees for science and medical degrees and the need to tackle the laddish culture in … Continue reading
Posted in Education
How long a day??
Watching ‘How Tough are our Kids?’, the recent TV screening of the experiences of the Chinese School at the outstanding Bohunt School, set me wondering about length of the school day again. I felt rather embarrassed seeing the stampede at … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Destinations? Where next?
If less than 10% of Year 11 expressed an interest in pursuing vocational learning as happened in a school I know recently, does it mean there is no demand for such a pathway for young people. No surely not. Rather … Continue reading
Posted in Education