The reason I set up this blog was to charter my own journey of learning as I teach. In Year 6, we teach a rich and varied curriculum, and I'm always finding out fascinating things that I'd never been...
Five things I've learnt this half term
Tuesday, 28 October 2014
Sunday, 19 October 2014
#17 It's time for Fair Pay
In late 2009, I made the decision to be a teacher. My prime motivation was, and still is, to serve within a community, helping children to realise their potential. The pay and pension scheme was an added...
Saturday, 11 October 2014
#16 The most important schooling a child receives is at home
This week, I have put my Year 6 class through the joys of sitting the 2014 SATS assessments, just so we can gauge where they are at. Whilst most of the children accustomed themselves very well, there were one or two who really struggled.
One child in our Year 6 simply cannot read and write at the level...
Saturday, 4 October 2014
#15 RE is a vital part of a child's education
My Year 6's and I get into some pretty deep discussions.
As a class, they fall into one of three categories. The first group is a handful of vocal and opinionated girls. The second group is half a dozen thoughtful and reflective boys. The third group don't really care but listen politely
Yesterday,...
