Books must look like this… or else! Continue reading →

Headteacher: I am drained! Continue reading →

Is the primary school grammar curriculum appropriate? Continue reading →

It will be fine if you follow the rules! Continue reading →

FHTs guide for returning back to school. Continue reading →

SATs document leaked Continue reading →

Share the accountability. Continue reading →

Living with a teacher Continue reading →

Lucky teachers getting all the holidays! Continue reading →

Who are you? Continue reading →

Why do teachers work the hours they do? Continue reading →

Simon has one year to impress the Head. Will he survive? Continue reading →

What happens to staff in toxic schools? Continue reading →

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Don’t let your Head read this. Unless they already have? Continue reading →

Dear Staff, Thank you for your hard work this half term. It’s been a long one for sure. Hopefully the four extra twilight sessions on reducing workload has helped. We did identify a few areas where you could reduce workload … Continue reading →

Dear Head / Governors, I am interested in the position of class teacher at your school.   I will be arriving at your school on the date suggested to interview you and your SLT.   In particular, I will be … Continue reading →

Wtf. Continue reading →

Why I have quit teaching Continue reading →

NQT definition guide: “Even better if” How someone else would do it; different, but not necessarily better. Leaders have to be seen to be improving the school. Just go with it as best you can. It’s not personal. “Non-negotiable” A … Continue reading →

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Something fun for the end of term! Continue reading →

Support plans that don’t support. Continue reading →

I’m having terrible nightmares at the moment. In my dream, I have an extremely positive conversation with staff at my new school. It’s the same conversation every night. It’s truly awful. It’s affecting my sleep. It goes something like this… … Continue reading →

Dear Staff, I am very disappointed that many of you are refusing to run morning, lunch time and after school clubs. They are an important part of school life and pupils deserve to be able to enrich their school experience … Continue reading →

Trust me. I will deliver. At any cost. Continue reading →

Billy works in an office. He is talking to his teacher friend. But you get all those paid holidays! Lucky you. We do but our salary is spread out over the year. It’s complicated. But yes, the holidays are a … Continue reading →

We’re going to need a bigger room! Continue reading →

These books look ridiculous Continue reading →

Keeping up with teaching? Continue reading →

I have to deep mark twice a week. I feel sick. Continue reading →

Questions teachers should ask in interviews….or not. Continue reading →

I made mistakes and I am very sorry. Continue reading →

I don’t want to be told anymore… Continue reading →

Dear Friend, I am being sacked in the morning! Continue reading →

I am leaving because… Continue reading →

I just want time to read my book Miss. Continue reading →

Dear Staff, When I walk into your lessons… Was the… shared? Was the… discussed? Was the… mentioned? Was the… referred back to? Did pupils engage with…? Did the TA…? Did the teacher…? Did the lesson have…? Were resources…? Were pupils … Continue reading →

You’re data obsessed! Continue reading →

Thank you for working for free! Continue reading →

I can do what I like and there’s nothing you can do to stop me! Continue reading →

What is independent writing anyway? Continue reading →

Where do I find the time? Continue reading →

It’s not a fair system? Continue reading →

Please help me get an outstanding grade. Continue reading →

You must use the Verbal Feedback stamper. Continue reading →

30% of you will be good teachers by the summer term Continue reading →

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How are your plants? Continue reading →

But I need to see evidence of it at least 6 times… Continue reading →

Why do you want to work at Aldi? Continue reading →

But why can’t I just give praise? Continue reading →

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Why are teachers leaving? Continue reading →

Pupil writes a letter to his teacher with advice! Continue reading →

Please don’t do this… Continue reading →

We have sacked your Headteacher! Continue reading →

Working walls… proving that learning is taking place! Continue reading →

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Dear Head, we’re just a bit fed up that’s all. Continue reading →

I will tell you exactly how to do your job – don’t worry. Continue reading →

Typing, printing, trimming and sticking learning slips into books is a waste of time. Continue reading →

Tell me what you want to see and I will do that! Continue reading →

Report writing has a detrimental impact on teaching and learning and staff well-being Continue reading →

Bad behaviour does not affect your data? Continue reading →

Teaching writing used to be fun! Continue reading →

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If a child has a positive attitude to reading they are exceeding. Continue reading →

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Implement all three maths policies just in case. Continue reading →

Dear Head, we don’t like your policy… Continue reading →

Just do what I say… Continue reading →

Staff meetings are too long! Continue reading →

Lesson Observations….grrr Continue reading →

Marking for the sake of it? Continue reading →

Let teachers teach how they want to. Continue reading →

Detailed weekly planning guidance Continue reading →

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Welcome back to school newsletter Continue reading →