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Aidan Severs
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Sats: ‘Year 6 teachers, on results day, there aren’t enough words to say thank you’
One assistant vice-principal tells his ‘brilliant’ teachers not to worry - if the results are disappointing the school will stand together
4 July 2017
‘Primary and secondary teachers need each other - and we need to start viewing each other in a more positive light’
The only way to smooth the transition between key stages 2 and 3 is for teachers in both stages to learn to trust each other, says one assistant vice-principal
26 June 2017
Your 10-point checklist for maximising learning time in lessons
Are your lessons as streamlined as they could be? This assistant headteacher provides a checklist so you can find out
5 June 2017
Six reasons why every primary school needs to embrace non-fiction
We often encourage our students to read more fiction, but non-fiction can be just as important, argues one teacher
17 May 2017
5 songs to play you out of Sats week
As Sats week draws to a close, one assistant vice-principal provides his top 5 songs to play out the week
11 May 2017
The pre-Sats checklist: an eight-point guide to ensure you’re ready
In the last few days before Sats week, there are a few must-do tasks for Year 6 teachers, says this assistant vice-principal
3 May 2017