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”
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Chisnell Chatter – Edition 19
Welcome to my latest edition of Chisnell Chatter. Here we are at the point of a general election. As the political landscape unfolds, there is no doubt that our education system will once more be put under pressure for change. Change can be both inspiring and challenging with equal poise. Let’s do this together toContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 19”
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”
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”
Step 6 – analyse the findings
Now you have gathered a rich array of data at step 5 of the Research Cycle, it is time to set to the task of analysing the findings. It is likely that you will have collected a wealth of raw data using your chosen research methodology. If you have used a range of research methodologies,Continue reading “Step 6 – analyse the findings”
Irresistible Learning 