October 21, 2019
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Each year since 2005 the Children’s Society have surveyed children’s views about the issues they face. They say: “Our well-being research was initiated in 2005 to fill the gap in research regarding young people’s views of their own well-being. The … Continue reading
September 30, 2019
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When you are examining the curriculum, what is taught and how learning is organised, making international comparison can be useful. In this article in the guardian, journalist Sally Weale discusses the approach to the curriculum and learning in Finland. As … Continue reading
September 23, 2019
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On Thursday 3rd October it is National Poetry Day in the UK. There are lots of resources here to support you in doing something at school. You can see them here. There are … Continue reading
September 9, 2019
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September 4, 2019
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The students who recently left the BALT course noted down some advice for students beginning the course in September. You can watch it here.
September 2, 2019
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Today you will receive an email from Abbie Deeming, the course leader. You will probably be thinking about the first day and what to bring. Here is a reminder: You must bring: 2 forms of ID for enrolment You can … Continue reading
September 1, 2019
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Recommendation from one of our colleagues, Paul Sedgwick: The Secret History of a School on BBC Radio 4. “Alan Johnson, the former Education Secretary, tells the story of English education over the last 140 years through the prism of one … Continue reading
August 29, 2019
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A reminder that the FDLT year 1 and BALT courses start in week beginning September 9th. This is a full day from 9am until 4pm. If you have any questions about your course please contact the Admissions Tutor: Jean Edwards … Continue reading
August 26, 2019
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As you begin university you will need to consider where you are going to study at home and begin to prepare this space so that you are ready to use it from the beginning of September. There are some hints … Continue reading
August 26, 2019
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Before you start the FDLT course we’d like you to introduce yourself to the group on these Padlets. Leicester group Padlet. UN group Padlet. There is no need to have a Padlet account of your own to post onto the … Continue reading