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The process of school transformation (Case study: Part 1 of 3)

Richard Lockyer | Nov 13, 2022

Step by step, Diverse Academies is transforming its schools. In this series we are invited inside the process. Diverse Academies based in Retford is in the middle of moving towards an effective collaborative learning community across its network of schools. This transformation is very much a work in progress. Jamie Tegerdine, Strategic Lead for Teaching,…

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Plenty to discuss as we make a return to class

Richard Lockyer | Aug 26, 2022

While we’ve all been enjoying our summer break and the exceptional weather that has accompanied it, the world keeps turning, leaving us with a few things to consider as we pack our bags for the start of term. As I write, our friends in Canada are back at their desks. Mike Dubeau and his leadership…

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Catching up with Dame Sue John

Richard Lockyer | Jun 25, 2022

Dame Sue John continues to be a driving force in the UK education system, in particular with her continuing work with Challenge Partners It’s no understatement to say it would be difficult to imagine our education system without the input of Dame Sue. The number of roles she has had and continues to hold in…

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Plaudits pour in for education’s finest

Richard Lockyer | Jun 17, 2022

Once again the IOE has come top of the QS World University rankings. For the ninth year in a row, the IOE has been ranked number one for Education in the annual QS World University Rankings by subject. This is quite an achievement for Professor Li Wei, Director and Dean, Institute of Education (IOE), UCL’s Faculty…

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UNESCO calls for a new approach to global learning.

Richard Lockyer | May 17, 2022

Landmark report from the United Nations organisation urges governments to invest more in the future of education. To call the UNESCO ISEE Assessment thorough would be an understatement. This is a piece of work that brings together the thoughts and opinions of more than 300 experts across 45 countries, with a pagination topping 1000 pages….

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These studies in education could influence future policy

Richard Lockyer | May 3, 2022

Two landmark studies examining the future of education have recently emerged, from UNESCO and the UK’s Department of Education. Both draw conclusions that should be analysed in the context of our own approach to educational improvement. The ever-evolving nature of education requires continual evaluation, for the benefit of both students and teachers. Periodically we are…

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Valuing and investing in staff is key to success of new MAT

Julia Ward-Hastelow | Dec 18, 2019

Adopting OLEVI’s coaching ethos and language of learning sees one newly formed MAT, Sharnbrook Academy Federation, develop a growth culture that values CPD for all – taking teaching and learning to new heights.

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Why do we polish fish?

Julia Ward-Hastelow | Dec 2, 2014

Huw Duggan, Head of Teaching School, St Chad’s, tells us how changing the culture of a school is the key to growth and success ‘You may ask who would polish fish? More importantly what a glossy-gill bearing creature has to do with OTP/ ITP and our journey to becoming an OLEVI DOC? But this iridescent,…