The new GCSE and A-Levels have caused great anxiety to many staff. The climate has changed since the last changes (2009 and 2008 respec...

For me, the greatest challenge of a new specification is the lack of examination questions. Currently our GCSE (Edexcel) goes back to 201...

Religious Studies GCSE and A-Level were part of 'Phase 2' of the exam reform, ready for September 2016 teaching. This process c...

Image courtesy of Croesyceiliog School I began with looking at the new GCSE documentation and now attempt to offer something on the A-L...

Martin Burrett is a friend as well as an inspiration. Not only is he the expert in all things ICT, he also is involved in a huge number ...

Photo (c) ictmagic When I first heard there would be a TeachMeet London on a bus, I'll be honest I was excited. I have no idea w...

Chris Waugh  introduced me to student blogging a while back at #TMEssex. His passion for the authentic nature of blogging ...

A little while ago, I blogged about some Independent Learning I did with my A2 students. To read what it's all about, see here: Par...

I like my Facebook stamp, but it's only real impact is a smile! It's come to that time of year; the time when I train up my A2 ...

Ross Morrison McGill ’s new book “100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers” contains many brilliant ideas and easy ways to improve lessons. One t...

(Download full hi-res image < here >) A teacher's dream!  "Are religious experiences of any use in discussing God...

Each unit at AS and A2 is assessed with a 'home' essay and a 'timed' essay. The former completed outside of lesson time w...

A TeachMeet always inspires me to do new things and re-try exciting things I've done before. #TeachMeetRE was no different... Le...

The post-exam period is very difficult for Y12. They are exhausted after AS exams and largely in holiday mode, some are also leaving...