Holte School is a large mixed Secondary School and Sixth Form in the Lozells area of Birmingham that caters for over 1,100 students. The school is operated by Birmingham City Council and is an inclusive, community school that offers “an exceptional quality of pastoral care.” (Ofsted, 2023). Holte School were looking for a solution to
Using AI to Write School Reports AI School Reports are all the rage at the moment with teachers saving hours of time using a combination of a ‘prompt’ and large language learning models to generate a personalised and a professional school report. But, how can you write AI school reports for free? This article provides
A Summary of “We Need To Talk” In today’s rapidly evolving world, the ability to speak, listen, and communicate effectively—collectively known as oracy—is more important than ever. A new report titled “We Need To Talk,” released by the Commission on the Future of Oracy Education, explores the crucial role of oracy in shaping the future
The government has announced today that Ofsted will remove single-word judgements. All single-word overall school inspection grades will be eliminated immediately and a new scorecard system will be introduced next year to assess school performance. This change is part of a major reform effort and the new school report cards promised in Labour’s manifesto will
We are committed to reducing teacher workload and through this helping schools to retain more high quality teachers. Part of the battle to retain high quality teachers comes from the increasing competition the education sector faces from other sectors offering more benefits. Thankfully, teachers can now save a lot of money by using their Blue Light
New research published this month by the EIS, Scotland’s largest teaching union, has painted a bleak picture on the current state of teacher workload. The report shows that the average teacher will work over 11 hours beyond their contracted working hours every week. The research methods employed to carry out this report included teachers keeping
What is an AI School Report? An AI School Report is simply a school report that has been written using the assistance of AI. AI School Reports are typically written using the assistance of a specialist EdTech company. These companies design an interface specifically for teachers. Alternatively, teacher can write AI reports directly through an
What is oracy? Why is everyone talking about oracy right now? If Labour come into power this year, Kier Starmer has made it clear that oracy is a key feature of his party’s agenda regarding education in England. With many people expecting Labour to win the general election this year, some school leaders are starting
Directed Improvement and Reflection Time (DIRT) is a pedagogical approach that has gained prominence in recent years for its effectiveness in enhancing student learning and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This article aims to explore the concept of DIRT, its theoretical underpinnings, and practical strategies for implementing it in the classroom. By understanding DIRT
Yes. Feedback is a crucial component of the teaching and learning cycle. Here are 10 reasons why feedback is important to drive learning forward: Identification of Errors and Areas for Improvement: Feedback helps learners identify mistakes, errors, or areas where they can improve. It provides specific information about what was done correctly and what needs
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