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Jason Ford
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5 ways to develop revision skills in primary
It’s never too early to start developing independent learning, and simple strategies can help primary pupils to feel more confident about assessments, says this deputy head
Primary
24 April 2025
How to teach revision skills in primary schools
4 ways to show your teaching skills in an interview lesson
Applying for a new role? Make sure your interview lesson showcases these four crucial elements, advises deputy head Jason Ford
General
27 January 2025
Teacher welcoming pupils to class
5 ways to work with mistakes in the classroom
Encouraging a culture of risk-taking and development means embracing things going wrong, writes Jason Ford
General
23 April 2024
FIVE MISTAKES
How to focus on progress rather than attainment 
It’s been years since the national curriculum levels were scrapped, but it’s easy to slip back into the habit of talking about attainment, rather than progress. Jason Ford shares advice on how to separate the two
Secondary
11 December 2022
How to focus on progress, rather than attainment
3 ways to take the stress out of book looks
Don’t give your staff the impression you’re trying to catch them out, advises Jason Ford
Staff Management
25 October 2021