April 2009

Creative learning for children and parents (Tony Buzan's mind mapping)

April 18, 2009

I have been really impressed with Tim Fulford and his approach to creative learning through the use of mind mapping. Tim is an experienced teacher and has recently worked along side Tony Buzan (mind mapper guru) at a weekend of public courses in London. I have no doubt that any Key Stage 2 child and [...]

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Headteachers can save 30% of their time and up to £30,000.

April 10, 2009

I am always interested in ways of helping schools to save money, whether through motivated staff or better business practices.  As a result, I was drawn to the article on page 2 of this weeks SecEd on the results of a pilot scheme that concentrated on advanced school business managers (ASBMs) and school business directors [...]

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"Eat chocolate along the way"

April 6, 2009

Now there is advice I love! In his weekly column this week Jeffery Gitomer draws lessons from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. The 1971 film was one of my childhood favourites and I am relishing the opportunity to rediscover Roald Dahl’s stories snuggled in bed with my 5-year old son. These lessons [...]

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Learning resources links page now available

April 1, 2009

www.BlueKiteCoach.com now contains a page of Learning Resources.
Already listed are some videos from teachers.tv demonstrating coaching practice in both primary and secondary schools.

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