School Curriculum and General issues
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Interview Panel For New Head?
by Guest- 13 replies
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I have recently been appointed as our school's only teacher governor. Our headmistress announced last week that she is leaving in Dec. Our chair of governors has informed all governors that they are entitled to be on the interview panel for the new head if they so wish. I have been thinking whether or not to do it but I can't decide. Was hoping for some advice. I do think that it will be a really good experience for me as I am only in my second year of teaching and I do think it's important that the staff have a say in who is going to be leading them however I am a bit worried that others may think I shouldn't be on the panel as a recently qualified teacher and a rel…
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Im after a bit of help here. I have been checking off our long term plans this afternoon and have found that wew have not covered the point in KUW of asks questions about how things work and why things happen. I have been thinking about it and think it is quite hard to plan for. How do others cover this goal? Thanks in advance Lola
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Nursery Rhymes
by Guest- 8 replies
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Hi I am new to reception this year and have inherited a topic on Nursery Rhymes but must admit that it didn't really get off the ground. Just looking at next years plans. Before I ditch it has anyone got any inspiration for this topic? Thanks
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Foundation Stage Lead Teachers
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Hi all, Does anyone know what the role of a foundation stage lead teacher is or is anyone in this post, please advice. Thanks Flower
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I hate doing this but I have been asked today to be more vigilant with children accessing the toilets as in our semi open plan school some children are causing a noise issue. Children have been told repeatedly to ask but they dont so Any easy effective ways of limiting the numbers? I do know who it is causing the problem!!
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Science week next week seem to always do the same ideas every year, so was just wondering if I could call upon you lovely people on this site to help me out and share any ideas you have. Got some ideas magnets, light and dark, weather activities outside, melting, dissolving. Have recently covered growing through planting and hatching chicks would love to try something new! The children are reception aged. Hope you can help Thank you!
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Write Dance
by Guest- 14 replies
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does anyone use Write Dance? Our head has heard about it and has asked me to find out more so wondered if any of you could help.... what is it, how does it work, is it a whole class or individual programme? And how do you rate it?
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How To?
by Guest- 11 replies
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HI ALL, GOT THE DREADED CALL FROM OFSTED ON WEDNESDAY AND GOT INSPECTOR IN ON MONDAY. CAN I ASK YOU ALL WHAT EVIDENCE YOU HAVE TO SHOW STANDARDS ON ENTRY? (WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IS ONE OF THE KEY AREAS HE IS FOCUSING ON). THE OFSTED INSPECTOR IS ALSO OBSERVING A LITERACY LESSON (AM DOING THE HUNGRY CATERPILLAR). HAS ANYONE BEEN OBSERVED BY OFSTED AND GOT ANY FEEDBACK FROM LESSON OBSERVATIONS THAT YOU WOULDN'T MIND SHARING? THANKS
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Guided Read - Farm
by Guest- 7 replies
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i would like to do a guided read next week using a book with a farm as it theme. Does anyone know of anything suitable?
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Thrass 'teaching Handwriting, Reading And Spelling
by Guest Miss Molly- 5 replies
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I am Reception leader and literacy co-ordinator. Our school has had training in 'THRASS' to teach reading, spelling (using phonics) and handwriting. I am a keen user of THRASS and I would be interested in gettting in touch with other Reception teachers (or KS1) using this 'scheme' to share ideas and thoughts. Thanks.
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