Welcome to the latest edition of Chisnell Chatter. This edition has a range of educational research and publications to inform your role in school. I share guidance for MATs ins strengthening SEND provision, DEF research into reasonable force, adaptive strategies and some top tips for developing cold calling as a pedagogical appraoch. As ever, IContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 17”
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Chisnell Chatter – Edition 16 May 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of Chisnell Chatter. This edition is packed full of educational research and publications to inform your role in school. I share a range of publications from the EEF including in maths, PSED in the early years and feedback. There is also a research review from Ofsted and some top tipsContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 16 May 2024”
Chisnell Chatter – Edition 15
Welcome to my latest edition of Chisnell Chatter. In my meanderings across the South East of England, life in school continues to be both joyful and challenging with equal poise. I am thrilled to be speaking at the Northern Rocks education event in Leeds this summer about embedding research practice in schools. Humbitious – reflectionContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 15”
Chisnell Chatter – Edition 14
Welcome to my latest edition of Chisnell Chatter. In my meanderings across the South East of England, life in school continues to be both joyful and challenging with equal poise. Ofsted has a new Chief Inspector, Sir Martin Oliver, who is undertaking a ‘big listen’; let’s hope he has big ears! It would appear thatContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 14”
Chisnell Chatter – Edition 13
If you are new to Chisnell Chatter, this publication has a range of hyperlinks embedded in the text. Where you spot an underline or highlighted text, click to find out more information. My back catalogue is available here: Chisnell Chatter Edition 1. Chisnell Chatter Edition 2. Chisnell Chatter Edition 3. Chisnell Chatter Edition 4. ChisnellContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 13”
Chisnell Chatter – Edition 12
Happy new Year! If you are new to Chisnell Chatter, this publication has a range of hyperlinks embedded in the text. Where you spot an underline or highlighted text, click to find out more information. My back catalogue is available here: Chisnell Chatter Edition 1. Chisnell Chatter Edition 2. Chisnell Chatter Edition 3. Chisnell ChatterContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 12”
Chisnell Chatter – Edition 11
As we charge towards the mayhem of Christmas productions and scatter glitter across our classroom floors with merry abandon; I wish you all every joy and happiness this Christmastide. Here is my final Chisnell Chatter for 2023 with a roundup of all things education and research. I hope you find this interesting and insightful. IfContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 11”
Chisnell Chatter Edition 10
If you are new to Chisnell Chatter, this publication has a range of hyperlinks embedded in the text. Where you spot an underline or highlighted text, click to find out more information. My back catalogue is available here: Chisnell Chatter Edition 1. Chisnell Chatter Edition 2. Chisnell Chatter Edition 3. Chisnell Chatter Edition 4. ChisnellContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter Edition 10”
Irresistible Learning makes the short list!
I’m delighted to announce that Irresistible Learning: Embedding a culture of research in schools has made the shortlist of Learning Ladders’ ‘Best Books for Educators Summer 2021’ awards. I was shortlisted alongside 40 other books from a longlist of over 100 entries for our dedication to enriching the lives of educators with our writing. TheContinue reading “Irresistible Learning makes the short list!”
Step 8 – adapt or affirm
Research in schools empowers you to develop practice that can impact positively on your organisation. Whether you are part of the curriculum team working directly with students or the business teams working across a school or trust, research is affirming and can exemplify the effectiveness of new practice. Research can challenge existing practice and moveContinue reading “Step 8 – adapt or affirm”