News:
Another week dominated by Ofsted. On Monday Policy Exchange published their eagerly awaited report with some radical recommendations. It was blogged about by David Didau, Tom Bennett, Joe Kirby, Stuart Lock, Robert Peal and me.
On Friday we heard Ofsted's response from Sir Michael Wilshaw. He promised a shift (over the next 18 months) towards shorter inspections for good schools and a review of the framework.
Which seems to fit with the conclusion to my blog on Policy Exchange's report: "Under the current regime I suspect we will see incremental shifts in the right direction but no big bang reset."
NAHT published a really interesting draft manifesto which I hope others engage with
Tristram Hunt is backing Future Leaders campaign to stop discrimination against women in headteacher appointments
On and the Varkey-GEMS Foundation announced a $1 million prize for the world's best teacher. Good luck everyone.
Best Blogs/Articles:
Harry Webb on the many weaknesses of the "nothing can be known about education" viewpoint
Tom Sherrington argues for a symbiosis between traditional and progressive pedagogy
Daisy Christodoulou has collated a variety of alternatives to NC levels
Chris Hall on the lessons from the first batch of EEF randomised control trials
Jo Facer on a wonderful sounding assembly in which she explained the importance of reading
Fascinating piece from Rob Webster on his research showing that getting a statement for a pupil with SEN can actually lead to worse outcomes.
Classroom routines from Elissa Miller who sounds like the most organised teacher in the world
The anonymous Heather F on her really bad teaching
Gifted Phoenix with more info on FSM admissions to Oxbridge than you'll ever need
New Research:
If you're a teacher and have a innovative idea you can win £15k to pay for a year long research pilot
Sunday Times on new research showing that state school pupils get better degrees those from private schools with the same qualifications (unfortunately paywalled + the full research is not yet published)
A new Sutton Trust report on parenting and attachment
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