Articles One of the core values at the People Management Business is a passion for learning. In support of this we set out a series of articles and contributions from people at all levels across schools, academies and the wider public sector We are passionate about supporting young people especially those across the world who… Continue Reading
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Using Singapore Maths to raise standards – Matthew Bowles
Matt Bowles, Head of Maths and Assessment at St Stephens Junior School, Canterbury describes how he led the teaching of Singapore Maths as his final assignment for the NPQSL and to embed the problem solving techniques as a school-wide improvement initiative. The impact on the school’s progress data was impressive.
In a nutshell: Adapt – Why Success Always Starts With Failure – Gary Edwards
The Guardian stated that Tim Harford was on the verge of an invitation to a fireside chat at No 10 and the Sunday Times described his book of 2011 as “utterly compelling” but if you are too busy to read this “outstanding book” splashed with “memorable nuggets” (Time Out) then read this short summary of…
Health Fanatic by John Cooper Clarke
This is a poem by the legendary John Cooper Clarke, the nation’s Punk Poet and performance artist. At one level it is a great take on the over-zealous jogging fad so popular with New Year resolutions that so many will fade away well before spring arrives. But on another level it is also an insightful…
Creating Freedom to Inspire Excellence – Howard Fisher
Are we developing resilience in initiative and risk taking or inhibiting aspiration and creativity through reliance?
In a nutshell: The Chimp Paradox – Gary Edwards
Too busy to read the best-selling book, The Chimp Paradox by Prof Steve Peters accredited as the mind programme that helped Sir Chris Hoy win his Olympic gold medals then read this short summary review by Gary Edwards
Switching On Reluctant Readers with Technology – David Jarvis
An NPQSL final assessment project at St Stephen’s Junior School in Canterbury reveals how the use of Kindles can be very effective in motivating underachieving disengaged readers.
The Vision Thing – Simon O’Keefe
Our vision provides the emotional connection that inspires us all and will attract staff from outside who want to buy into our vision.
A Melon Story
We are delighted to share with you a really moving, imaginative video produced by the Lebanese project at our chosen charity Young Roots.
The Leadership Challenge 2022
The Leadership Challenge 2022: New Report recommends four key strategies to address the leadership shortage.
In a nutshell: Thriving on Chaos – Gary Edwards
In a nutshell: Too busy to read the epic management classic by Tom Peters then read this summary review by Gary Edwards.
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