by Ian Addison | Mar 19, 2014 | blogposts, General Thoughts
This is a guest post, written by Graham Cooper Interview with Graham Cooper – SHINE What inspired me at school? Graham Cooper, Head of Product Strategy at Capita SIMS and former deputy head, reflects on his teaching days, when he witnessed the inspirational turnaround...
by Ian Addison | Feb 20, 2014 | blogposts, Curriculum, General Thoughts
This half-term has been a bit different to usual. Yes there are days out and yes, the nieces have come to visit, but I have also been into school, not for planning, but for completely redesigning my classroom. This post will also be an update on the classroom tour...
by Ian Addison | Dec 31, 2013 | blogposts, General Thoughts
To be honest, 2013 was never going to top 2012 was it? Last year I got married, turned 30 and released my first book. 2013 would’ve had to be very special to come close. Although it didn’t have anything as huge as those events, it was a year of change for...
by Ian Addison | Sep 26, 2013 | blogposts, General Thoughts
It’s that time of year again. I will be running 10miles around Portsmouth in the Great South Run in just 31 days time. Am I ready? Not sure…but it will be fun finding out! I have created a sponsorship page and would very much appreciate any support that...
by Ian Addison | Sep 1, 2013 | blogposts, General Thoughts
This coming week sees a huge challenge and a big change in my teaching career. After three years at St John’s, I am moving to be a Year 3/4 Leader at Riders Junior School. So why the change? I have been teaching eight years and have worked in three different...
by Ian Addison | Jan 19, 2013 | blogposts, General Thoughts
Slightly left-field post only applicable to very few of you but hey…. For those travelling to BETT on the train, it is well worth looking into Group Save tickets (http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/promotions/pr354fdc0a0400020101fea1769fbf60/details.html)...
