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The Research Journal

The Principles of Teaching and Learning
Ben Garner (Assistant Headteacher, Sociologist) "As student teachers embark on their journey in the realm of education, it is crucial to...
Luke Kandiah
May 25, 20243 min read
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ECT Advice
As the last Professional Studies session at my second placement, three teachers undertaking hte ECT program came to discuss their...
Luke Kandiah
May 22, 20243 min read
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SEN/D training at Highdown
Jo Arnold - SENCO at Highdown Staff: SENCO AHT Inclusion Assistant SENCo Head of VI Specialist teacher HLTA - Higher Level Teaching...
Luke Kandiah
Mar 13, 20241 min read
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Teacher Application Advice
This is a Session led by Rachel Cave- Executive Headmaster at Highdown School as a Professional Studies session General Advice Spend time...
Luke Kandiah
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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Adaptive Practice
Sherrie Lake - Head of Drama at Highdown Describe you favourite teacher at school Ruthlessly strict, but had high expectations and was...
Luke Kandiah
Feb 28, 20242 min read
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Careers Advice and Guidance
Anna Finlasson, Trust Careers Adviser CEIAG - Careers Education, Information and Guidance. Purpose: Contextualise learning towards...
Luke Kandiah
Jan 25, 20242 min read
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Trauma Informed Teaching Practice
Sian Young It is our duty to support these students in every lesson ACEs - Adverse Childhood Experiences Impact of ACEs Toxic Shame - A...
Luke Kandiah
Jan 11, 20242 min read
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Equality and diversity, high expectations for all!
Damien Bell In the dynamic landscape of education, fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment is not just a moral imperative...
Luke Kandiah
Jan 11, 20242 min read
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Use of Data, Reporting and Target Setting
Sara Elliss What is the mystery of data input? Purpose of Data Different people will use data in different ways. Students will focus on...
Luke Kandiah
Jan 11, 20242 min read
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Provision for higher ability and gifted Students
Jake Tomsett Revised the terms 'more able' and 'most able', replaced it with Higher Ability People. HAP+ Significantly above average...
Luke Kandiah
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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Assessment and feedback
Annabel Borthwick Deliver high quality feedback --> Plan what you want students to learn --> Teach content (quality first teaching) -->...
Luke Kandiah
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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Audit of the Core Content
The ITT Core Content Framework is a three year entitlement for all new teachers. Each element mirrors the teaching standards. Exposure to...
Luke Kandiah
Nov 23, 20234 min read
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Being and Inclusive and Adaptive Teacher
Becky Clarke SENCO Inclusivity and adaptivity What do we mean by Inclusive? - A curriculum that involves everyone, access is open to all...
Luke Kandiah
Nov 9, 20234 min read
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Behaviour in the classroom
Dan Hood - Senior assistant headteacher in Maiden Erlegh Reading (Serves East Reading community, Students from Tilehurst to Erlegh, to...
Luke Kandiah
Nov 2, 20234 min read
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Radicalisation and Extremism
Becky Davies - Maiden Erlegh school reading DSL Useful website about how to have difficult conversations with chidlren:...
Luke Kandiah
Oct 19, 20234 min read
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