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Read Frank’s thoughts and opinions on the latest news and developments in education.
Schools are facing a financial crisis – but where’s the evidence?
When I started inspecting for Ofsted in 1995 as a seconded headteacher, I recall significant discussions about adequacy and sufficiency of resources.
Employers seek a broader, deeper approach to assessment
Employers take great pride in the civic activities of their staff. They recognise that people gain huge benefits from volunteering in a wide range of areas. Such activity has a major benefit to their approach to their career and enables them to obtain new knowledge and skills that contribute to their paid work.
My education philosophy
‘What’s your philosophy of education?’ This was the question I was asked by a Stockport local authority adviser when I applied for my first headship. The year was 1987 and I had been teaching for eight years. To be honest I wasn’t sure.