Caroline Derbyshire

Sep 3, 2024 | tes.com | Caroline Derbyshire

There are two separate - but not unrelated - Ofsted news stories running today. The first covers the outcomes of chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver’s Big Listen consultation. The second outlines the findings of Dame Christine Gilbert’s report following an independent review into Ofsted, commissioned after an inquest concluded that a critical inspection “contributed” to the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.

Sep 2, 2024 | tes.com | Caroline Derbyshire

For the Headteachers’ Roundtable, the announcement today that there will be an immediate end to single-word overall Ofsted judgements can only be seen as a champagne moment. It is a recognition of our long-held view that this judgement serves no useful purpose other than to shame school communities and school leaders, and stands in the way of the kinds of factors that make real school improvement possible. It is a welcome beacon of hope at the beginning of the school year.

Jun 24, 2024 | tes.com | Caroline Derbyshire

Teacher recruitment is now the most challenging part of a school leader’s day job. There are simply not enough teachers being trained and not enough staying in teaching beyond the first three years following qualification. The Department for Education has only hit its teacher recruitment target once in the past 11 years and only three of the 18 subject areas are supplied with sufficient teachers. So, what do those intending to be the newly elected government plan to do about this on 5 July?

Oct 18, 2023 | tes.com | Caroline Derbyshire

A longstanding core principle of the Headteachers’ Roundtable (HTRT) is that the teaching profession should be centrally involved in developing future education policy. School leaders are trusted and experienced professionals who understand how curriculum and policy can be applied on the ground and in community contexts. They regularly manage change and they demonstrated throughout the pandemic that they can provide positive and powerful leadership under the most challenging of circumstances.

Aug 11, 2023 | edcircuit.com | Tom Sherrington |Emma Turner |Caroline Derbyshire

0 On this episode of Mind the Gap, Caroline Derbyshire joins Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner to discuss the importance of creating a positive and supportive environment for educators. The Power of Feedback and Autonomy The interview begins with the trio discussing the innovative approach to feedback through their “closing the gap” strategy. This process involves students responding to feedback to improve their work, and different subjects have unique ways of implementing this strategy.