Is a qualification in Nail Care equivalent to one or more GCSEs?  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-16789215  What about Horse, Fish o... [Read on ...]

This morning I've had two diverse experiences of live video: 1. A demo and short training session from Stephen at IrisConnect on using the Live View ... [Read on ...]

 I like my Wordles; a fast intuitive prologue to the detail. I also like comparing them over time and across perspectives. Here are two, juxtapos... [Read on ...]

 iphone, HTC wireless hotspot, ipad, 1 very willing and able outstanding teacher, a 5 bar Tmobile 3G signal and we're good to go for what I belie... [Read on ...]

 From Kings and Queens and rows and MFL to technology and competing globally. Here's a wordle of his speech in Birmingham 1 Dec 2011...cautiously... [Read on ...]

 Various thoughts on strike day: 1. Calculate your pension here: http://www.teacherspensions.co.uk/calculator/calculator.html 2. How did w... [Read on ...]

 My son had to write a melodrama similar to Sweeney Todd for homework. He was idealess. So I showed him this week's Storytime. There was a pictur... [Read on ...]

A fascinating day this week: I co-observed 9 lessons with an Ofsted inspector. We debriefed, moderated and came to the conclusion that there is a sign... [Read on ...]

about 7 years late joining the Movember thing, but better late than... Pics and donate here:  http://uk.movember.com/mospace/2134368 Waiting f... [Read on ...]

This ticks many learning, thinking  and creativity boxes: http://www.jugit.co.uk : Creativity (how ELSE can we dispense milk?) Enviro... [Read on ...]

 Doodling is a powerful learning tool and not a sign of disengagement. A stunning TED from Sunni Brown (why is it that the best TED talks are the... [Read on ...]

Whilst writing this month's online stuff (on questions) I'm struck by a handful of subtle yet significant differences between teaching styles; nuances... [Read on ...]

Watch this week's Making of QI for a fascinating insight into a phenomenally successful TV show with a lot to offer the world of teaching. Highlights:... [Read on ...]

During the past four nights a tiny handful of English 'citizens' have made personal choices to steal; to damage property/people/businesses/neighbourho... [Read on ...]

As it unravels further and plays out in all its messy, chaotic detail, I'm struck that this type of significant  'call to thought' is long overdu... [Read on ...]

 "I don't teach, I'm a musician, in class we do what musicians do, we have fun and we learn" Comment from music teacher on his retirement. ... [Read on ...]

I've been quiet here in my blog for a few weeks; partly extensive travelling and training, partly exploring Twitter and Facebook. What's emerging for ... [Read on ...]

Sat in on a great talk from a Russell Group Uni admissions officer last week. She went through personal statements and explained how it is possible fo... [Read on ...]

Catherine Cole: Hollands Haven Primary: Year 3/4 class. Dead simple idea to embed thinking. 3 stages: 1. Pick a theme (animals for Catherine) and l... [Read on ...]

 I am in 4 minds about today's public sector strikes: 1: I have 10 years of teacher-pension sitting somewhere, waiting for me to retire (can't r... [Read on ...]