The Notebook- Implementing a Whole School Approach to Teaching and Learning

Implementing a Whole School Approach to Teaching and Learning When I was appointed at my last school to take a lead on developing a whole school approach to teaching and learning, I was really excited by the challenge of it and I have to say that my three years of developing this were absolutely joyous and a great learning curve for me.  I’ve outlined my journey below to share my experience, which may or may not be helpful.  If you happen to find yourself in the same position as me, developing a whole school approach from scratch, then I hope…Continue reading The Notebook- Implementing a Whole School Approach to Teaching and Learning

The Notebook- A Journey of High Expectations

The Notebook- A Journey of High Expectations There’s no greater lesson on the importance of having high expectations than moving to a new school. I’m reminded of this when I recently visited two inspirational schools (at very different stages of a journey) where high expectations are evident in all that they do- Goole Academy and Wakefield City Academy.  It prompted thoughts of my first year in a new school and a year 10 class in particular where high expectations were key to their success. I clearly remember the first lesson with them; someone had kindly timetabled me into a room…Continue reading The Notebook- A Journey of High Expectations