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The impossibility of planning for coronavirus in school
Michael Tidd has been holding coronavirus planning meetings with his staff – but, with so many remaining unknowns, it still isn’t entirely clear what they ought to be planning for
16 March 2020
5 tips for anyone applying for a classroom teacher post
It is recruitment season, and trainee teachers are faced with the prospect of applying for their first job. Michael Tidd offers some tips
9 March 2020
Why do we want primary pupils to be subject experts?
Subject leaders often write about treating their pupils like miniature career professionals. But is this either realistic or desirable, asks Michael Tidd
2 March 2020
Why we need to pause the campaign to pause Ofsted
There are plenty of problems with the inspectorate, says Michael Tidd, but non-cooperation won’t address any of them
24 February 2020
Why time for tea and a chat can make all the difference
A teacher’s problem shared is a teacher’s problem halved – we need opportunities to stop and talk, says Michael Tidd
17 February 2020
How Ofsted is putting subject leaders under pressure
The new Ofsted regime means that we’re asking more from our primary subject leaders than ever before, says Michael Tidd
3 February 2020