Creating a Learning School

′It is full of good sense, a treasure chest of helpful ideas which have the credibility of being grounded in case-study material, and in the experience of the authors, two of whom are practising headteachers. The book sets out the principles underpinning the learning school, but offers also a strong pragmatic focus and is organized so that it can be dipped into and something worthwhile easily found…It will support change and improvement in the professional practices involved in making a school a stimulating learning environment for adults as well as students′ - Dr Martin J Coles, Assistant Director, National College for School Leadership The ′learning school′ described in this book suggests an alternative to the preoccupation with tests, targets, and leadership from above, and focuses instead on independence of learning and structural flexibility within schools. The authors give a complete overview of how schools can adapt to meet changing needs. They look at the teacher as learner, learning outside the classroom, and the nature of leadership in the learning school. Practical suggestions to the problems of staffing, resourcing and assessment are all covered, enabling those in schools to make their own choices. This book is an invaluable resource for all mid-to-upper level managers in schools, anyone aspiring to these positions, or anyone who takes a long-term view of the future with learning at the heart of educational practice. David Middlewood is a research associate of the University of Lincoln. Richard Parker is Principal of Beauchamp College, Leicestershire. Jackie Beere OBE is Headteacher at Campion School.

Education & Teaching

Middlewood, David

Parker,Richard

Beere, Jackie

Schools & Teaching

Sage Publications Ltd.

Achieve Your Goals! Conquer roadblocks, obstacles and self-doubt by learning how to practice resilience, develop grit and cultivate a growth mindset. When you implement a growth mindset, you steel yourself against the struggles preventing you from greater success. In this helpful guide, you’ll learn why self-sabotage is so common, who you truly are, where your inner strength lies and how to control your thoughts through purposeful thinking. You will also find practical tips, actionable advice and helpful tools to continue developing grit long after you’ve finished reading, including: <li>Reframe thinking cards </li>
<li>A timeline plan </li>
<li>Mindfulness exercises </li>
<li>Memory techniques</li>

The Growth Mindset Edge: Your Guide to Developing Grit

Self-Help

Personal Transformation

Ulysses Press

What is it that makes a good’ school an ’outstanding’ one? What are the inspectors looking for? What is it that the outstanding schools do that catches the inspector’s eye? To answer these questions, Jackie has combined her extensive experience in education with research done in schools recently awarded that outstanding’ gold star.

The Perfect Ofsted Inspection: 2012 Ofsted Framework (The Perfect Series)

Independent Thinking Press

The Perfect Teacher Coach is the essential guide to coaching to improve performance in the classroom. Real sources, scenarios, and solutions make the ideal coaching culture look achievable - whatever your starting point.” Phil Loveday, Head Teacher, Bridgnorth Endowed School This book puts into clear language the nuances and central essence of effective coaching within a school context.” Elizabeth Barratt, Teaching Coach, The Nottingham Emmanuel School A must for any head teacher looking to use coaching to enhance their school improvement journey. ” Eliza Hollis, Executive Head Teacher, Stoke Bruerne, Tiffield and Whittlebury Primary Schools The references to Ofsted and CPD give an edge of authority and make The Perfect Teacher Coach an essential tool for a busy teacher.” Elanor Westbury, SENCo and English Teacher, King’s Lynn Academy This book navigates a path through the minefield of performance management whilst supporting a culture of humanity.” Will Thomas, Performance Coach and award-winning author This book provides a crucial tool for raising the achievement of staff and students in all schools.” Dame Tamsyn Imison, Former Head Teacher, Hampstead School Just like the authors, solution focused and easy to follow.” Charlotte Johnson, Vice Principal, Thomas Clarkson Academy Jackie Beere is a School Improvement Partner, editor of the Perfect series and trainer having been a secondary school head teacher. She taught in primary and secondary schools before becoming an Advanced Skills Teacher leading and implementing innovative teaching and learning strategies. Terri Broughton is Vice Principal of Teaching and Learning at an academy in Norfolk. Terri is an outstanding coach who has used the techniques in this book to make an impact across schools.

The Perfect Teacher Coach (The Perfect Series)

Broughton, Terri

Bestseller The Perfect (Ofsted) Lesson is revised and updated. Jackie Beere, with years of experience in helping schools become "outstanding" in inspections, shows you how to create outstanding schools all year round. Although referenced to Ofsted, this is still an extremely practical guide to teaching The Perfect Lesson.The Perfect Ofsted Lesson is designed to help teachers deliver greatlearning in the classroom, every lesson, every day, whether they are being observed or not.Wow. What a book! Normally I put educational reading at the bottom of my to-do list but this held my attention from the front through to the back.  the content really does deliver what it says on the cover.”Glen Alexander, Deputy Headteacher,Archbishop Ilsley Catholic Technology CollegeA concise, practical approach to delivering the perfect Ofsted lesson.”Julie Summerfield, Headteacher of Horndean SchoolThe Perfect Ofsted Lesson picks up all the key Ofsted relatedpoints needed to deliver an outstanding lesson.”Gulshan Kayembe, Education Consultantand Section 5 Lead School InspectorJackie demystifies what makes that elusive outstanding lesson for Ofstedinto a really positive experience for both students and teachers.”Ranjit Samra, Head of Southam CollegeJackie Beere is a consultant trainer and School Improvement Partner, having been Headteacher at Campion School, Northants. She spent three years as an Advanced Skills Teacher leading and implementing innovative Teaching and Learning initiatives including KS3 and 4 Learning to Learn and Thinking Skills programmes. In November 2002 Jackie was awarded an OBE for her services to education.

The Perfect (Ofsted) Lesson: Revised and Updated (The Perfect Series)

A pragmatic, practical guide to help you grow and flourish so that you can become the outstanding teacher who makes the difference between success and failure for our future generation. Expectations are high, time is short—prepare to be challenged and supported to be the best you can be.

The Perfect Teacher (The Perfect Series)

Independent Thinking Pr

In Grow, Jackie Beere demonstrates how we can all change our mindsets, learn to learn and chose to think on purpose. Our thoughts and beliefs lead us to develop habits that can predict our success or failure. We can all choose to grow and coach our loved ones to do the same by fostering and sustaining a mindset that will keep us healthy and happy in future years. Jackie Beere believes the key to this is thinking on purpose and metacognition. Jackie shows you how you can understand yourself and others so that you can be flexible, fearless and happy. Jackie shares observations, stories and practical tools to help you, and others you care about, grow. Jackie offers a personal perspective, but one that is informed by wide reading and research in the fields of psychology and cognitive therapy. She has been particularly inspired by Daniel Goleman s work on emotional intelligence, Carol Dweck s research on the power of developing a growth mindset, the founding principles of neuro-linguistic programming, and the latest discoveries about our brains and how they work. Life is full of changes and challenges but by thinking on purpose, we can all become more resilient, adaptable, self-confident and successful. Jackie s refreshing and personable approach means this is a personal development book for everyone even if you think that s not usually for you. Honest and to-the-point, Jackie takes a pragmatic approach to useful mind management techniques, putting the theory into practice through numerous case studies. As Jackie shows us, thoughts really are amazing things. Thoughts can make you feel happy or sad, clever or stupid, beautiful or ugly despite all the physical or other evidence to the contrary. But you can understand and manage your feelings by growing the emotional intelligence (EQ) you need to become happier, wiser, kinder and more successful. Do you see mistakes as failures, or opportunities to learn? Are your beliefs limiting you, or helping you grow? Do you control your negative thoughts, or are they controlling you? Are you aware of how your moods are contributing to your sense of wellbeing and overall happiness? This book gives you the tools to change your mindset and so transform your life. Are you ready to grow? Chapters include: Chapter 1 Why we need to grow Chapter 2 The human condition Chapter 3 Know yourself Chapter 4 The fragile powerhouse Chapter 5 If you believe you can, or believe you can t, you re right Chapter 6 Thinking on purpose Chapter 7 Growing others Chapter 8 Helping our children choose to grow Chapter 9 Tools for growth

Grow: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life: A Practical Guide to Thinking on Purpose

Success

Crown House Pub Ltd

Outstanding companions to "The Learner's Toolkit - Teacher's Resource" (ISBN 9781845900700), these workbooks are designed for students to keep personal records of their work towards developing competencies in Learning, Emotional Intelligence and Values for Life. They are an outstanding resource for supporting the SEAL framework in secondary schools."The Learner's Toolkit Student Workbook 1: The Habits of Emotional Intelligence Workbook 1" includes lessons on: getting to know yourself; taking responsibility for your own life; building confidence; persistence and resilience; setting goals for life; controlling moods; caring for mind and body; optimism; stress management; thinking skills; and, communication and cooperation.

The Learner's Toolkit: Student Workbook Bk. 1: The Habits of Emotional Intelligence by Beere, Jackie (2008) Paperback

Crown House Publishing

In the United Kingdom, there is a national system in place that examines how well a school is managed, and what processes are in place to ensure that standards of teaching and learning improve. This inspection process is crucial in evaluating the quality of leadership and management and the school's capacity to improve. This book presents ways in which a teacher can make sure in the brief time that an inspector (or other assessor) spends in their classroom, that the lesson ticks enough boxes to impress AND gain that outstanding grade. Jackie Beere leads the teacher through the criteria to search for the 'x-factor' - the magic ingredients that will elevate lessons to outstanding. This means demonstrating exceptional progress in learning and that the quality of learning is exceptional. Some other vital ingredients that will elevate lessons to outstanding include: --Differentiating for various groups of learners --Developing independent and resilient learners --Challenging the most able learners --Sharing the criteria for success To ensure these are demonstrated when being observed Jackie provides teachers six steps to success: 1. Be in control, right from the start and set up the learning environment 2. Stimulate curiosity and open mindedness and prepare the brain for learning 3. Set objectives of learning outcomes and engage students in the learning 4. Main lesson activities 5. Dish up the DIRT... often! (Dedicated Improvement and Reflection Time) 6. Provide the perfect plenary or review

The Perfect Ofsted Lesson

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Creating a Learning School

Creating a Learning School

The Growth Mindset Edge: Your Guide to Developing Grit

The Perfect Ofsted Inspection: 2012 Ofsted Framework (The Perfect Series)

The Perfect Teacher Coach (The Perfect Series)

The Perfect (Ofsted) Lesson: Revised and Updated (The Perfect Series)

The Perfect Teacher (The Perfect Series)

Grow: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life: A Practical Guide to Thinking on Purpose

The Learner's Toolkit: Student Workbook Bk. 1: The Habits of Emotional Intelligence by Beere, Jackie (2008) Paperback

The Perfect Ofsted Lesson