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To meet in competition is good – but it’s as important for pupils to meet as partners
One of my more pleasurable roles as support officer for secondary schools in the Eden Valley is to find ways of making it easier for pupils of the five schools to get together.
Last updated 24 March 2012
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Let’s hope that expected changes lead to more meaningful, valued education system
Recent information about a new curriculum, raising of the participation age and new Ofsted standards and changes to how schools will be measured have created a new flurry of thought and activity.
Last updated 18 February 2012
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Constant change endangers the very quality in education we are striving for
All change - this is Crewe. These are familiar words I regularly recall from my childhood, and I could well be the only Crewe Alexandra supporter in Trinity School – or, indeed, in Carlisle.
Last updated 19 November 2011
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If schools are so full of feral rioters – how do teachers maintain the calm that I see?
This summer England was burning – and not with seasonal sun – but literally, as a result of the rioting in many of our cities.
Last updated 24 September 2011
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After examining the ‘facts’, we decided that the rush to academy status was not for us
Over the last academic year there have been a number of major initiatives that have been challenging to address and have required considerable thought, time and energy.
Last updated 23 July 2011
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A year of privilege, topped by opportunity to offer advice to next wave of students
Students take their fair share of flack. Whether we’re branded tax-dodgers, dossers or idiots for throwing fire extinguishers, we’re never far away from a sceptical look or a cynical glance.
Last updated 23 July 2011
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Change can be beneficial but beware if it becomes a distraction from our main aim
The pace of change under the coalition has been astonishing, partly because of a refusal by ministers to enter into major consultations.
Last updated 18 June 2011
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With changing funding environment we are taking next steps in our partnership
The drive to turn back the clock on “Big Government” and foster the concept of a “Big Society” instead is changing the landscape across public services, not least education.
Last updated 21 May 2011
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Support and aspiration: A new approach to special educational needs and disability
Last month we saw the introduction of the Green Paper for students with disabilities and special educational needs (SEN). This new Government Paper aims to improve the aspirations and hopes of students with disabilities and learning difficulties and give them greater control of their own life stories for the future.
Last updated 21 April 2011
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Whatever the school leaving age is, we hope students go with positive memories
I remember being told an anecdote about a final memory of school days. This was in Manchester way back in the 1970s and the fifth years (current year 11) were suddenly rounded up in the hall and told by the headteacher to “clear off”.
Last updated 19 February 2011
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We can build on past achievements to rise to the challenges of the new White Paper
I ought to know better by now, but the passion which the topic of education creates in people still amazes me. At the CN Group Education and Learning Awards, I was moved by Helen Skelton’s account of her school life and commitment to positively promoting Cumbrian education.
Last updated 22 January 2011
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A secondary school which is at least “good” for every student in the Carlisle district, from Wigton to Brampton.
Last updated 23 October 2010
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Good qualifications are a necessity but so are enough places to allow youngsters to study
It’s time to set aside the holiday reading and focus again on what the new school year has in store.
Last updated 25 September 2010
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Outstanding teaching does not automatically lead to outstanding learning
The nine schools in our federation are all very individual in terms of their background but they are united in their desire to improve the teaching and learning within every school.
Last updated 2 May 2010
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Every youngster deserves a high-quality education
I am extremely pleased to be the chairwoman of the Federation of Carlisle Secondary Schools at this exciting time.
Last updated 27 March 2010
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Heads in no-win situation when it come to snow
We have just experienced several weeks of heavy snow and unprecedented sub-zero temperatures, causing disruption to our daily routines.
Last updated 5 February 2010
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Trying to unravel the mystery of the latest new qualification
How do you unravel the different qualifications to choose aged 14? Is a new Diploma the best choice for your child? These are two of the questions that I had to face with students and parents at Newman.
Last updated 17 October 2009
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The shocking truth – pupils love school and think the summer holidays are too long!
Here comes summer. But is the long school holiday really what today’s children want?Our students take great pleasure in the opportunities they have to participate in sport both competitively or simply for pleasure.
Last updated 18 July 2009
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Schools need to flag up the choices for post-16 education
In September the Government will introduce the School Record card to enable parents to see a school’s performance in different educational areas at a glance.
Last updated 20 June 2009
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