As adults, we often assume that successful people or high-performers are always self-confident, never doubting themselves or feeling inadequate. However, this is rarely, if ever, the case. Doubt is a normal part of being at the edge of our comfort zone, learning new things, or taking risks. The French philosopher Voltaire is famously quoted as […]

As the Head of All Hallows School, I cannot stress enough the importance of pupils taking some time off during the Easter holidays. It’s easy for both parents and pupils to get caught up in the flurry of everyday life, especially with the added pressure of deadlines and assessments looming around the corner. We understand […]

What does great feedback look like?     Feedback is described by some as a “double-edged sword” due to its ability to either help or hinder a pupil’s progress.  Whether this is true of not, feedback is part of every child’s educational journey, f done right, it has the ability to transform pupil’s learning, and being able to […]

We have been talking as a staff about we can further encourage pupils across the curriculum to care about what they are doing. If they care about their curriculum and learning, they are more invested in it and are more likely to apply themselves, and be more independently motivated in their learning.  This may seem […]