Beyond My Relationship With A Phonic Fairy.

Author Mike Posted on June 19, 2023June 19, 2023Tags , ,   Leave a comment on <strong>Beyond My Relationship With A Phonic Fairy.</strong>

I have visited the land of letters and been exceptionally jolly when teaching phonics. I have read and written, and even had a long-term relationship with a phonic fairy. Nevertheless I do not consider myself to be a phonics expert. In semi-retirement, I have had more time to compare and contrast the teaching of phonics in England and in Wales. I have two questions that haunt me: Throughout my career I’ve known of many occasions when Welsh educators have looked … Continue reading “Beyond My Relationship With A Phonic Fairy.“

●School Improvement With Head And Heart.

Author Mike Posted on June 27, 2021June 27, 2021Tags 3 Comments on ●School Improvement With Head And Heart.

Despite increasing sophistication, washing machines have a limited number of washing cycles. Attempts have been made to ensure that there is a cycle suitable for all types of clothes but in truth, once a pile of washing has been categorised, placed in the machine and the program selected, all the clothes get the same treatment, regardless. It will be fine for some of the items but less so for others. So it is with some school improvement services. They sort … Continue reading “●School Improvement With Head And Heart.”