This is a page of various strategies that can help boys achieve more. The New Welsh Curriculum expects independent and resilient learners so this may help when planning lessons. Raising standards in boys has always been challenging but experience and research has shown me that it is all about engagement. Every learner needs to be a participant in their own learning and as teachers we need to be facilitators for this. Sitting at the front of the classroom expecting learners to engage does not work with our multi media smart phone learners. These tips will help any teacher engage with their learners.

Shows learners what they can and cann’t do to progress but in a friendly way. Good for year 7’s as they know where their learning will need to go. Good for SEND again as it is a visual of what they can do being a very positive experience.

A poster reminding students what to do when they get stuck. Part of the # poster/revision series. A5 size great for sticking in books for all abilities especially those needing reassurance and confidence.

Currently there is no cross-Wales formal assessment, this leaves a question as to how learners will be able to transition between schools and phases without settings having knowledge of the learners prior attainment. The attached assessment program is a whole school, whole of Wales program that will enable assessment and knowledge to be available with a high degree of accuracy. This assessment program was specifically created to assess the learners ability to complete a task, allowing the teacher to assess each learner on their own ability not arbitrary statements or levels that are interpreted differently between phases, schools and authorities . Developed in line with current thinking it promotes individual achievement and encourages learners to acknowledge their own strengths in each and every task they achieve. Designed to work with all learners including ALN, gifted and talented, EOTAS and EAL.

A simple easy to use resource to explore flags of the world, listed by country, ready to celebrate the Jubilee, world heritage, geography and exploration. An ideal resource for the new Welsh curriculum too help in identifying places for comparison with Wales. A great resource for both UK and international schools. The resource prints as a booklet but can be used as individual pages for a wall display or teaching resource. Ideal for white boards.

A formal assessment solution that allows accurate information transfer between schools and phases while accurately having knowledge of the learners prior attainment. The attached assessment program is a whole school solution that will enable assessment and knowledge to be available with a high degree of accuracy. This assessment solution was specifically created to assess the learners ability to complete a task, allowing the teacher to assess each learner on their own ability not arbitrary statements or levels that are interpreted differently between phases, schools and authorities . Developed in line with current thinking it promotes individual achievement and encourages learners to acknowledge their own strengths in each and every task they achieve. Designed to work with all learners including ALN, gifted and talented, EOTAS and EAL.

List of I can statements direct from the Welsh Curriculum colour coded. levels 3-5

Christmas card of two dogs in their christmas finery wishing Merry Christmas in over 100 languages. Just download and print. Be inclusive and able to say Merry Christmas to everyone in your class no matter what their native/first language. I have done this for over 20 years and it has always gone down well with the students.

A complete presentation explaining the different types of mentoring and what learners get out of it. Examples given. For leaders or those who wish to develop/promote mentoring in schools/colleges.

When I started teaching over 30 years ago I was introduced straight from Wales to a multilingual classroom and to be honest I didn’t know what to do. I believe in Equality for all so started making my own resources. Being Welsh I am used to seeing things in two languages so it feels normal to me and I know that depending on your fluency you either read one, two or both. This booklet develops those themes and concentrates on the maths classroom. the main languages are Somali/English. I had students telling me " I am being treated as though I know nothing but I learnt this in my old school. I just don’t know what your word for it is". After a while my students steamed ahead as they were using their prior learning rather than going back a step and relearning everything, and just putting a new word to it. This equality of language meant mine and other teachers who used this system effectively raised learning and assessment as well as more importantly happy students.

This 1 page document introduces new subject leaders to their roles and gives ideas on what to look for and what to address.