I had the privilege of working with a large group of colleagues from schools around the country at a conference this week. Our topic is close to my heart – Parental Engagement – the sub-theme was of course the role and potential of technology. As we shared
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Questions, challenges and statements Leaders in schools are the most self-reflective people I have ever come across. Frequently challenging their own decisions, asking difficult questions of themselves and each other and always looking to find answers to challenging issues. I have had the tremendous pleasure to work
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The number of “cloud based” file storage providers is increasing all the time. This week, Google has finally entered this busy space with Google Drive, though it is not available to all Google users yet. So, what is the relevance of this in education, and when choosing
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Changes to schools information regulations If you look carefully on the DfE website – you will need to go to the Home Page, Schools, Tools and initiatives, Cutting burdens and bureaucracy and then scroll through 11 pages (if you click here it is a little easier) you
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School Leadership and school improvement With the demise of LA support services, local leadership networks,  budgetary constraints and financial pressures who can we turn to and trust to extend and advance our thinking? Over the last few years’ collaboration, networking, shared ideas and co-operative practice have dominated
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Technology is at the forefront in much of our everyday lives. So, as 2011 seems to be the year of the tablet and of cloud computing, what does this mean for schools, and where can you find the right advice when faced with shrinking budgets and a
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In the last ten years, technology has become pervasive across the education system. Through a wave of initiatives, including the National Grid for Learning and Harnessing Technology Strategy, most classrooms across the country now have internet connected computers, and many have projectors and interactive whiteboards. But technology
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