Exam Howlers

Following December’s great media and political controversy over examination standards, Board Member Professor Mick Waters starts our series of SecEd articles for 2012 by arguing against a system that undermines the excellent work done by teachers in exciting children to learn.  Click to read Exam Howlers

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5th Jan 2012 3:03 pm

A Military Ethos

Neil Macintosh, a new Fellow, explains how his research grant is being used at Lordswood School to look into the impact of a Combined Cadet Force initiative on the school’s pupils.

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3rd Nov 2011 12:36 pm

The Question of Transition

Professor Mick Waters argues that teachers must listen to new Year 7 students when then enter secondary school. Listen and commit to what they are saying.

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8th Sep 2011 2:04 pm

Academies Dos and Don'ts

Professor Sir Tim Brighouse who asks what exactly is the Government’s vision for our education system.  And what are the dos and don’ts of achieving academy status.  Read the article here

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4th Jul 2011 11:17 am

Setting the Agenda

On page 11 SecEd publishes Setting the Agenda.  With three weeks left to apply for a 21st Century Learning Alliance Fellowship, Ben Arora encourages applications and looks forward to the Government’s January Curriculum Review.  To read the article click here

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9th Jun 2011 10:44 am

The Branding Season

In this SecEd article, Board Member, Professor Mick Waters considers the implications of the impending key stage 2 statutory tests and what they mean for secondary teachers The Branding Season

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5th May 2011 2:06 pm

Gaming for Life

Ben Arora looks at the need for students thinking of a career in the video gaming and visual effects industries to have good information, advice and guidance.  To read, click Gaming for Life

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10th Mar 2011 3:40 pm

Learning in 2025

Jim Wynn and Riel Miller argue that a transformational leap in education productivity is taking place.  To read this article printed by SecEd click Learning in 2025

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7th Feb 2011 1:35 pm

Academia, vocation and the Bacc.....

Academia, vocation and the EBacc…

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3rd Feb 2011 4:39 pm

New Year Changes

SecEd publishes Professor Sir Tim Brighouse’s article on the changes that this New Year will bring and his advice to those schools considering moving to academy status New Year Changes

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6th Jan 2011 11:32 am