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Chisnell Chatter – Edition 23 October 2024

Welcome to the third edition of Chisnell Chatter for the academic year 2024-25. Life in education continues to move at a sterling pace, as such here is the second edition this month! In this edition, I will explore changes to Ofsted’s ungraded inspections, how to produce a purposeful Pupil Premium document, the four pillars ofContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 23 October 2024”

Chisnell Chatter – Edition 22 September 2024

Welcome to the second edition of Chisnell Chatter for the academic year 2024-25. Life in education continues to move at a sterling pace, as such here is the second edition this month! In this edition, I will explore Bridgette Phillipson’s plans for education, DfE curriculum and assessment review, Ofsted’s updated handbook, juicy EEF guidance reportsContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 22 September 2024”

Chisnell Chatter – Edition 21 September 2024

Welcome to the first edition of Chisnell Chatter for the academic year 2024-25. I hope this finds you well-rested after the summer break. As we return to life in school, our education landscape continues to undulate under our feet. One change of note has been the key announcements from Ofsted about the single word outcomeContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 21 September 2024”

Chisnell Chatter – Edition 20 July 2024

As we move to the end of a long summer term, our educational landscape continues to undulate beneath our feet. Since my last edition, we have appointed a new government and our newly appointed education minister, Bridget Phillipson, who was appointed Secretary of State for Education on 5 July 2024 and Minister for Woman andContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 20 July 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”