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Where does Ofsted go from here?

Where does Ofsted go from here? The BBC poses five questions that need to be answered after the coroner's report of the Ruth Perry inquestion and the teaching Unions ask for an immediate pause to inspections. We know that Sir Martyn Oliver will be taking over from Amanda Spielman on January 1st 2024 as Chief Inspector of Ofsted. So the pressure on Sir Oliver to ring those changes will start in the new year.

On:12-12-2023 Read More

Ofsted seen as toxic and schools should self-evaluate, says inquiry

'Ofsted seen as toxic and schools should self-evaluate', says inquiry. The Beyond Ofsted inquiry, chaired by former Schools Minister Lord Knight and funded by the National Education Union, called for a "transformational" alteration to school inspections. Read more.

The report can be accessed here.

On:23-11-2023 Read More

PhD Survey on Artificial Intelligence (AI) education in primary schools

Take part in a PhD Survey on Artificial Intelligence (AI) education in primary schools .

There has been a request by a PhD student from the Netherlands who wishes to gauge 'attitudes, preparedness and concerns of teachers' regarding AI in the United Kingdom. Details below.

Dear Teachers,

We invite you to participate in a crucial study on the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) education in primary schools across the UK. This research is being conducted by Malini Nair, a journalist and doctoral student.

Your insights will contribute significantly to understanding attitudes, preparedness and concerns of teachers towards this initiative. The findings will not only form a part of a doctoral thesis but also guide UK policy writers in designing an appropriate strategy, policy, and curriculum for young children.

The survey, should take approximately 10–11 minutes of your time. All responses will be kept strictly confidential.

In addition to the survey, we are also conducting in-depth interviews spanning 30–45 minutes for qualitative data collection. If you are interested, please fill-out your full name, email address, or phone number in the survey so we can contact you. This is a unique opportunity to share your thoughts and experiences, influencing the future of AI education in the UK.

Here is the link to the survey https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ZTVQK8H

Thank you in advance for your valuable contribution to this important research.

Best regards,

Malini Nair Journalist and Doctoral Student

On:13-11-2023 Read More

A LESSON IN KINDNESS: EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INSPIRED BY THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE RELEASED TODAY

A LESSON IN KINDNESS:

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INSPIRED BY THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE RELEASED TODAY

On:07-11-2023 Read More

National Curriculum English KS2: Romeo and Juliet

BBC's animation of Romeo & Juliet by Shakespeare - This adaptation of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is in nine short video animations.

'The adaptation is intended to be broadly suitable for upper KS2 - that is, pupils aged 9 years old and above. However, be aware that the content deals with a number of sensitive issues including deaths during street fighting and suicide. Teachers should ensure they have watched any content they intend to share with their group in order to assess its suitability.

There is a comprehensive set of Romeo and Juliet KS2 Teacher Notes to accompany the adaptations. The other additional resources include:

a transcript for each episode - which can be found on the individual episode pages
a visual reminder of the characters, their names and family groupings
a sequencing activity to help pupils recall the order of events in the play'.

On:02-11-2023 Read More

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