A blog for students on the FDLT and BALT courses at the University of Northampton

at Leicester and UON

March 10, 2015
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Next Northampton Inspire network meeting

On Monday 23rd March we will be holding our next Northampton Inspire Network Meeting. This will take place in the Sulgrave building – go to reception and you will be directed from there. it will start at 4.30pm although refreshments … Continue reading

March 9, 2015
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Graduation 2015

I was so pleased to be sent this photo of some of our FDLT graduates from last month. The photo shows Jo, Tracey, Karen and Victoria, who are all now on the BALT course. Tracey called this photo ‘Look how … Continue reading

March 6, 2015
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Two perspectives on Autism

Over the last few weeks on the One to One programme on BBC Radio 4 John Harris, a journalist on The Guardian, has been talking about autism. His son is autistic, in these two programmes he talks with an expert … Continue reading

March 4, 2015
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Get Creative (Part 2 of 2)

You might have heard on BBC TV and radio lots of references to their campaign to encourage creativity called Get Creative! You can browse the website here. In the early weeks of this campaign there have been some programmes focusing … Continue reading

February 23, 2015
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Get Creative! (part 1 of 2)

Last week creativity was in the news as the Warwick Commission launched their report ‘Enriching Britain: Culture, Creativity and Growth’ and the BBC launched their ‘Get Creative’ celenration of the arts, culture and creativity across the UK. ‘Enriching Britain: Culture, … Continue reading

February 19, 2015
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Congratulations to our graduates!

Last Sunday many of attended the School of Education graduation ceremony at the Derngate in Northampton. As tutors we are lucky to sit on the stage and watch as our students receive their FDLT and BALT awards. This is such … Continue reading

February 16, 2015
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TA event

Teaching assistants from Leicestershire, Northants and Derby took part in a great day of workshops on Friday 13th February at Beauchamp College, Oadby. The morning workshop led by Eva Cartwright, Principal of the Teaching Assistant College, focused on creative strategies … Continue reading

February 9, 2015
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TV recommendation – The Secret Life of 4 Year Olds

On Tuesday evening (10th February) at 8pm on Channel 4 there is an interesting TV programme – The Secret Life of 4 Year Olds.   It is an observational documentary that follows ten four-year-old children at nursery – the nursery … Continue reading

February 6, 2015
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A recommendation from Dom…

Dom Murphy has recommended this blog as a useful and inspiring one to follow and read: You can access it at this link. Tim Rylands is an experienced primary school teacher who uses digital technology to support and inspire learning. … Continue reading

January 29, 2015
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A school that blogs!

Lots of schools now have their own blogs where they share school news and learning and teaching ideas. Its a great way of allowing parents and other interested people a window into school life and getting some positive feedback and … Continue reading