Tag Archives: Opinion

Change, Evolve, but Make it Better.

Posted on January 31, 2015 by

Since my last post on the subject of education there have been many changes not only for me but, as you will all be aware, FE itself. We accept that FE is an ever changing beast, personally I think we … Continue reading →

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Paris, Moulin Rouge and Hot Chocolate

Posted on May 28, 2014 by

Back in Paris, I love Paris and it seemed the perfect place to take my wife for her birthday. It’s been a while, but nothing has changed. Parisian’s do not build towering office blocks around Notre Dame or place skyscrapers … Continue reading →

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Why Good Teaching is Good for You

Posted on May 9, 2014 by

According to Ofsted Observation’s there are four types of teacher – Outstanding – Good – Hmmmm? and Ugh! According to my students there are three. Alright – Dunno and Crap. Since I started teaching eighteen months ago I’ve been judged ‘good’ … Continue reading →

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Billy

Posted on April 21, 2014 by

  I’m not sure if I am doing the right thing here, but this is the first draft of the the first part of a possible book I have been considering for a long, long time. Curious to see the … Continue reading →

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Has Teaching Changed?

Posted on April 17, 2014 by

No, goodbye. OK I can expand. When I was a kid at school there were good teachers who were intent on expanding my mind, challenging me and generally making my educational experience a great one. Well to be honest there … Continue reading →

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There’s Tracking and There’s Tracking

Posted on March 6, 2014 by

I know I’ve been away for a while (they used to say that when you had been in the nick) In truth I have been studying for my DTTLS and learning the craft of a College Lecturer. ‘Ah,’ I hear you … Continue reading →

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The Ofsted Visit

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

 So we have had a week of Ofsted. If you live in a foreign land you may have no idea what Ofsted is, so here we go. They are a group of people who visit schools, colleges and places of … Continue reading →

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