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We — the education community — are in beta: always learning
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How I can help your school: Introducing Head of Helpfulness at We Are In Beta
How I can help your school: Introducing Head of Helpfulness at We Are In Beta
I’m Frances (often Fran) and it’s great to meet you!
Frances Ling
Mar 8, 2020
White Ally
White Ally
This is the second of two episodes. If you haven’t already, listen to the first here. It’s also the final episode of 2019. And of Series 2…
We Are In Beta
Feb 27, 2020
Critical Mass
Critical Mass
This is an article and episode on BAME leadership in education. The first of a double bill.
We Are In Beta
Feb 27, 2020
He For She
He For She
Vivienne Porritt is one of the founders of the social equity group #WomenEd. Vivienne set us a challenge. She asked us to take a message…
We Are In Beta
Feb 27, 2020
Blind Recruitment
Blind Recruitment
These days things are going well for Claire Cuthbert. She always knew she wanted to be a teacher. When she became one, she progressed…
We Are In Beta
Feb 27, 2020
Community and connection
Community and connection
Progress 8. Grades 9–4. Ofsted. RSCs. In the current accountability climate in schools, it can be easy to forget that students and their
We Are In Beta
Feb 27, 2020
Unconditional Positive Regard
Unconditional Positive Regard
Deborah Firat — a parent and school governor — has seen first hand the difference it makes when teachers approach their pupils with…
We Are In Beta
Feb 27, 2020
Behaviour Is Communication
Behaviour Is Communication
Over the course of their careers, the Headteacher of Hawkswood Primary PRU (Pupil Referral Unit), Marie Gentles and her deputy, Katie…
We Are In Beta
Feb 27, 2020
The Jigsaw Puzzle
The Jigsaw Puzzle
Having felt the pressures of parenthood and being a senior leader, when Sue Plant had the opportunity to become the Head of a brand new…
We Are In Beta
Feb 27, 2020
Two heads are better than one
Two heads are better than one
Lisa Farmer had finally landed her dream job as a headteacher. Soon after being given the job she discovered she was pregnant.
We Are In Beta
Feb 27, 2020
Call To Action: Going Phone Free — how to enact whole school behaviour change
Call To Action: Going Phone Free — how to enact whole school behaviour change
Leann Swaine is the Headteacher at East Barnet School. As the Associate Headteacher at the time, Leann was set to make some big changes…
We Are In Beta
Oct 25, 2019
We Are In Beta Podcast Series 2 — trailer and a sneak peek
We Are In Beta Podcast Series 2 — trailer and a sneak peek
As promised, I’m super excited to share the trailer for Series 2 of the We Are In Beta Podcast and a sneak peak at what to expect.
We Are In Beta
Oct 25, 2019
Doing away with the Ofsted style of leadership and management
Doing away with the Ofsted style of leadership and management
How to reduce high stakes accountability and increase teacher autonomy
We Are In Beta
Aug 3, 2019
Do the right thing and work together: how to lift education through moral purpose and collaboration
Do the right thing and work together: how to lift education through moral purpose and collaboration
By Niall Alcock — Founder, We Are In Beta
We Are In Beta
Jul 19, 2019
How to create a culture of absolute joy and support on the journey out of special measures
How to create a culture of absolute joy and support on the journey out of special measures
By Niall Alcock — Founder, We Are In Beta
We Are In Beta
Jun 24, 2019
The one budget you keep moving up
The one budget you keep moving up
By Niall Alcock — Founder, We Are In Beta
We Are In Beta
Jun 13, 2019
How to create a mentally healthy school
How to create a mentally healthy school
By Niall Alcock — Founder, We Are In Beta
We Are In Beta
May 31, 2019
How to build trust in schools by creating a coaching culture
How to build trust in schools by creating a coaching culture
By Niall Alcock — Founder, We Are In Beta
We Are In Beta
May 12, 2019
Academic and rigorous or nurturing and cuddly?
Academic and rigorous or nurturing and cuddly?
By Niall Alcock — Founder, We Are In Beta
We Are In Beta
Apr 28, 2019
How to reduce workload and generate a feeling of relief in schools
How to reduce workload and generate a feeling of relief in schools
By Niall Alcock — Founder, We Are In Beta
We Are In Beta
Apr 9, 2019
BAME leadership: how do we make it more representative in schools?
BAME leadership: how do we make it more representative in schools?
By Niall Alcock — Founder, We Are In Beta
We Are In Beta
Mar 24, 2019
How to make live lesson coaching effective in schools
How to make live lesson coaching effective in schools
By Niall Alcock — Founder, We Are In Beta
We Are In Beta
Mar 10, 2019
Ofsted’s 2019 curriculum focus: the opportunity for schools
Ofsted’s 2019 curriculum focus: the opportunity for schools
By Niall Alcock — Founder, We Are In Beta
We Are In Beta
Feb 26, 2019
What’s your story as a teacher?
What’s your story as a teacher?
Have you got a power story to tell as a teacher? One that will inspire other teachers & school leaders? We Are In Beta want to hear from…
We Are In Beta
Feb 12, 2019
Welcome to ‘We Are In Beta’
Welcome to ‘We Are In Beta’
We are building a movement of teachers, always learning from each other. Join us?
We Are In Beta
Feb 12, 2019
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