Flip The System UK

In a recent debate via social media the question was posed ‘what can we learn from education in other countries, and what can’t we’. On pondering the question one clear answer came to mind, that of leaving formal education until after 7. There is much debate why a form...

“It’s only the mocks.”

This phrase is currently haunting school corridors; passing over the lips of students with a mixture of composure and anxiety, and muttered by teachers as they stare at forecast data and imagine piles of papers looming over the horizon.

Mock exam s...

Dear Reader,

Have you ever had a dream?  A really aspirational, multi-towered castle in the air that would change the skyline up there forever?



I've had a few, in my time, but the most persistent has always been to write a book, or several.

The attraction, for me,...

"This is a separation, not a divorce." Read more about why I've decided to quite teaching - for now.

https://exitteaching.wordpress.com/2016/01/03/guest-blog-11-ill-be-back/

How are you feeling right now?

 Elated, or exhausted?

 Jubilant, or jaded?

 Full of Christmas cheer, or dreading the onslaught?

After a mammoth term's work, teachers everywhere are looking forward to a break.  Christmas is the perfect time of year to rest, read, reflect...