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Weekly Newsletter – the ‘Institutional bewilderment’ edition

Posted on 19/05/2014 by jameswilding

Introduction I attended the ISA Annual Conference this last week, and met with Mark  Stevenson, one of our lead speakers at the conference.  If you have 28 minutes to spare, then this Birkbeck lecture from last month captures the essence … Continue reading →

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Newsletter Monday 12 May 2014 – ‘Discovering the Excellent’

Posted on 12/05/2014 by jameswilding

Preamble Next week, our ISI Inspection report is to be published, and everyone linked to our school is more than eager to give it a good read. I have already blogged that the Inspectorate had an ‘excellent’ Inspection – suffice … Continue reading →

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The Penny Dreadful, the Ha’penny Dreadfuller – will we ever learn?

Posted on 07/05/2014 by jameswilding

One of the education blogs I follow is that of Alex Quigley, Hunting English. He, like me, read today’s headlines on the BBC website and in the Guardian about a new English A level syllabus being steered to approval, involving some … Continue reading →

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Weekly Newsletter Monday 28 April

Posted on 28/04/2014 by jameswilding

http://goo.gl/ZCs3Aa for the picture edition Preamble Those that know me understand my mantra about being ruthlessly and relentlessly optimistic. In my opinion, there is no point being miserable, if for no other reason than starting the day with a smile makes … Continue reading →

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Setting things to rights – my take on Free schools and Governance.

Posted on 21/04/2014 by jameswilding

The Summer Term 2014 across the country is girding its loins. For those at primary school, a packed term of all-sorts lies ahead, though those at secondary level have the many faceted joys of public exams to assist in concentrating … Continue reading →

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In defence of GCSE and A Level

Posted on 15/04/2014 by jameswilding

It is over a year ago (Jan 2013) since the Education Secretary announced his plans to reform A levels. Just because Michael Gove or his Schools minister Elizabeth Truss say stuff doesn’t mean they are right, accurate or even speaking … Continue reading →

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“Don’t allow your mind to tell your heart what to do. The mind gives up easily.” – Paulo Coelho

Posted on 09/04/2014 by jameswilding

Paulo Coelho, is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist. He has become one of the most widely read authors in the world today. He is the recipient of numerous international awards, amongst them the Crystal Award by the World Economic Forum. Wikipedia … Continue reading →

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This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it.                          ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Posted on 02/04/2014 by jameswilding

Our School Inspection (March 25-28, 2014) is over and our cup is indeed full. Confident that we are regarded highly by the independent inspection service that accredits our standing within the Independent Schools Association and Independent Schools Council, we await … Continue reading →

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Weekly Newsletter Monday 31 March 2014 – The ‘Out-of-Time’ edition

Posted on 30/03/2014 by jameswilding

 http://goo.gl/A01Rad Stuff happens OK, in the kind of care free way, ‘what else can possibly happen after a week away from school’, I got the ISI call on Tuesday and Tuesday 25 March 2014, Claires Court gained its inspection for … Continue reading →

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An Excellent Inspection…March 2014

Posted on 28/03/2014 by jameswilding

There is no such thing as an excellent time for a School Inspection. Trust me; put the academic calendar out onto the map table and share the game with colleagues, namely “choose the best week for a school inspection” and … Continue reading →

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