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changemakers
Kevin Bartlett
One of the leading educational thinkers of our time, Kevin is the co-founder of the Common Ground Collaborative.
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Natalie Croome
Natalie Croome is a cognitive coach, facilitator of professional learning and founder of ITeach Solutions.
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Ger Graus
Dr Ger Graus, OBE is the first Global Director of Education at KidZania and founding CEO of the Children’s University.
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teachers
Grace Kelly
Grace is a curriculum Leader in NW England and creator of the 'Bend Don't Break' approach to teaching.
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EY TEAM @ PANAGA
Donna Bonham-Russell, Deputy Head Teacher; Louise Cooke, Louise Ramsde and Claire Richmond, Year Leaders
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Stephen Walshe
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MAT Heaume
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thinkers
Marcus du Sautoy
Professor Marcus du Sautoy is a British mathematician, and author of popular science books.
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Language Teaching
Well Being
Global Service
Governance
Language Teaching
Language Profiling
March 19, 2016
Establishing a profile Susan Stewart was Head of Languages at the International School of London (Surrey) and believes that students should not
Mother tongue learning
August 20, 2017
The importance of mother tongue language in education A consequence of the ever-increasing popularity of international schools is the growth in the
It’s in the text
June 29, 2018
Using the Field-Tenor-Mode matrix to support EAL writing and textual analysis Language curricula in international education place increasing significance on student ability
Read aloud!
November 8, 2018
The importance of listening to stories Children and students retain more information, and also gain greater understanding, when they hear someone read
Dialogue
July 1, 2020
The Community of Enquiry and literacy development Stephen Walshe thinks we should set aside time in school for ‘dialogue’ between children, as it
Well Being
The Listening Dividend
November 23, 2016
Five reasons why listening is important for school leaders Listening is invaluable in schools in all sorts of ways and at many
Laughter
April 27, 2020
A contagion well worth catching It’s official – laughing is good for you, and as far as Dave Keeling is concerned, the
More than coping?
April 30, 2020
Parents and students in lockdown Janice Ireland talks with Henk van Hout, Global Head of Shell Education Services, about how students and
Constructive disagreement
May 26, 2020
Developing constructive confrontational skills and emotional intelligence Stephen Walshe argues that engaging young people in philosophical enquiry creates an environment conducive to
Global Service
Making waves
October 6, 2019
Taking the plunge in Hong Kong Do you remember your first time? Dipping your toe tentatively in the water. The feeling of
Save the Med
December 7, 2019
Changemakers at sea Jasmine Spavieri looks at the inspirational work of Save the Med, and invites teachers and students from all over
Animal care
August 25, 2020
Schools and animal welfare Nicky Cook looks at a new service project involving animal welfare and invites international schools around the world
Wishes for Nepal
August 25, 2020
Transforming Early Years education in the Himalayas When they were living in Nepal with their twin toddlers, it was difficult for teacher
Governance
Planning for uncertainty
November 25, 2015
An interesting two years Financial crises, ash clouds, haze, epidemics, regulatory changes, geopolitical instability – all are beyond a Headteacher’s control, and
Five essential ideas
August 17, 2016
Effective School Governance In a competitive and often unpredictable world, effective school governance is crucial if a school is to remain true
