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Preparation for life at Sharnbrook

Humayun — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:30:53 +0000

Should pupils be allowed to make mistakes? or should teachers protect students? Read on to see how teachers at Sharnbrook respond - Download Presentation

Still Reaching for the Stars

jon_w — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:04:39 +0000

This powerpoint presentation Still Reaching for the Stars accompanies the final Reach for the Stars report.

Reach for the Stars Report

jon_w — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:24:00 +0000

The Reach for the Stars Report shows how students work better when they are in control of their own learning experiences and accountable for their own learning outcomes.

Esther McQueen

jon_w — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:15:30 +0000

I began my teaching career seven years ago in a small school in rural Northamptonshire; Prince William was a wonderful school to be an NQT in and so my teaching career quickly became something I was proud of. I knew that I could make a difference to the students I taught and the colleagues I worked alongside.

Two years later, I moved to Sharnbrook Upper School in Bedfordshire to become Assistant Head of English; I thrived in this role until I was appointed as Head of English the following year. I stayed in the role for three years and after a year in post began my M Teach qualification with the Institute of Education (IOE) in London. The experience of being a teacher-researcher changed my professional life and gave me the confidence to develop the projects that really mattered in school.

I am currently Lead Practitioner for School Improvement and a member of Senior Management. I lead the ASTs in school and have developed a system of intelligent accountability and joined up thinking. I feel privileged to work at Sharnbrook and feel that I have the best job in the world! My new relationship with the 21^st Century Learning Alliance confirms this and shows that this year is going to be more exciting than ever!

Reach For The Stars

jon_w — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:13:50 +0000

Esther McQueen provides an interim report on Sharnbook School’s project to foster the core values of stretch and challenge. Working on the premise that A* performance can not be taught but rather students must be encouraged to find this level of attainment within themselves.

Click on to the link to see how the Reach for the Stars project worked with students to build confidence and autonomy to manage their own work and where the project is heading. Reach For The Stars project update