Writer, Researcher, Trainer and Mentor: Permanent Education CIC. PhD Candidate: Primary Curriculum and Success in Life. Experienced primary teacher and former Headteacher. Sustainability and Permaculture teacher.
I'm an early career English teacher, piecing together my philosophy of education and looking to connect with fellow educators doing their best to change the system.
The Learning Spy Substack is a sharp, provocative dispatch from the front lines of education, where ideas are tested, myths are challenged, and nothing is taken for granted.
Dad; MAT based; PhD-ing; educator; journalist; author; passionate about tackling educational inequality.
Each week I give an update of news, research and insights from education (and beyond) mostly linked to tackling educational inequality.
Writings about the current picture of Education in England, with a particular focus on young people with Social Emotional & Mental Health needs. With occasional pieces about the Youth Justice Service.
A nuanced look at leadership, instructional coaching, and school improvement. Back by data and a lot of research this weekly reader-supported publication helps leaders with real stuff.
For anyone who works with or cares for children. Poetry, prompts and reflection to look after our own wellbeing, alongside child-centred ideas for teaching and learning. Applying neuroscience to nourish us as adults while we nurture our youngsters.
Exploring the intersection of evidence-based teaching, literacy, and the cultural politics of education. I write about how research, policy, and classroom practice collide—and what that means for teachers, students, and the future of education.