Mike Sheridan – Confessions of an OFSTED Inspector

The Independent’s Richard Garner wrote a fascinating article on an OFSTED Inspector. (full article below) Reading this earlier today created a variety of thoughts and observation. 1) Mr Sheridan seems to disagree with Sir Michael Wilshaw. Earlier this month...

MP opens refurbished learning centre

Just read this blog from David Evennett MP for Bexleyheath and Crayford who attended the opening of the updated Gen2 Kip McGrath Centre in Bexleyheath. Great to see local MP’s caring about local businesses and recognising the great work they do with local...

Teaching Maths!

I have a confession to make. I started as a secondary PE teacher. There, I said it. Some skeletons should stay in the closet, sometimes it’s better to get the skeleton out before someone discovers it and drags it out in full view. Why did I end up teaching...

Ofsted warns over early entry to maths GCSE

In the news today is the Chief Inspector of Ofsted, Sir Michael Wilshaw, criticising the increasing practice of entering students early for their GCSE exams. Our own personal experience of this at Kip McGrath Ashford is that it is on the increase and the figures...

GCSE English Literature Exams

Special mention for two students who pestered me for an extra session tonight. Christela, remember to ask yourself why and explain the significance/ importance/ relevance. Chungla, have faith in your knowledge and yourself. Imagine you’re explaining it to me and...