As regular readers of my blog will know I used to be a Deputy Head and class teacher for over 20 years – this is a truly beautiful video for all parents, teachers and educators……. to celebrate that every child is as unique as their fingertips ! Enjoy 🙂 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN7QfjIcVvA
Mobiles are commonplace in secondary schools, but can they be used for teaching? Find out on the Guardian Teacher Network this week. Mobile phones can be used effectively for learning. Photograph: Manu Fernandez If there’s one thing you’ll find in the pocket or bag of every young person in secondary school, it’s some kind of […]
As a Parent Coach and mum of two grown up children I am often shocked, distressed and searching for ways to help our society move towards a better future where children can grow up safe, well balanced and with a purpose in life. Free from despair, anger, drugs and hopelessness. I am not a politician and it […]
We were away in South Africa last week when Jamie Oliver’s new Dream School programme aired on Channel 4. As a former Deputy Head and Class Teacher for 22 years before changing direction into writing, broadcasting and parent coaching I found it fascinating. Some of you who follow me on Twitter will remember a rant I had […]
