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About the Alton Cluster

We often come across articles or resources that make us think. Maybe it's about a new idea or technique that will help to inspire our children into engaging with learning; or a behavioural management technique that works for even the most unruly; or maybe it's a skill we can adopt as teachers that will aid our professional interactions. Whatever it is, we'd like to share it with you....

This made us think...

Learning outside

Janet Knott, Headteacher at Selborne is very interested in outside learning and providing opportunities for children to learn in a variety of ways and environments. Read more...
How are champions made?

Dawn Casson, Headteacher at St Lawrence's recommends Matthew Syed's book - Bounce. She bought a copy for all of her teachers. Take a look...
Mindset

Sarah Oliver, Headteacher at Rowledge looks at how we prepare children for their future. She believes 'Mindset' is absolutely crucial in our ever changing and often pressured society.
The importance of risk

Jo Ayres, Headteacher at St Mary's, Bentworth recommends this article as it highlights the benefits of allowing children the room to explore and take risks. Take a look....
Early years teaching newsletter March 2018

Why all teachers need to take a second look at play - with interesting links, insights and more....
Early years teaching newsletter January 2018

Celebrating creativity and children's learning with useful links, insights and more.
The story of Austin's butterfly

Philippa Mitchell, Headteacher at The Butts wants to share this YouTube video. It highlights the growth pupils can achieve with specific positive feedback and critique. Take a look.
The right direction

Jenny Jones, Headteacher at Anstey Juniors is thinking about the different methods available to enable a child to succeed.
Nurturing self-esteem

Tim O’Brien, Headteacher at Wootey Junior School shares this YouTube video. It highlights how every interaction with a child can make a difference to the nurture of their self esteem.
Telling time

Maria Lloyd, Headteacher at Andrews' Endowed highlights the benefits of professional collaboration and shares a link highlighting an approach to teaching children to tell the time.
Autism-friendly classrooms

Patti Snook, Headteacher at Bushy Leaze wants to share this guide with you. The author, David Burns, tells us "Inclusion isn’t something we do – it’s something we believe."
Handwriting in the 21st Century

Katy Pinchess, Headteacher at Bentley Primary has chosen this article to share with you as handwriting is often discussed in their staff room.
Gender bias

Sharron Morton, Headteacher at Binsted CofE Primary shares some articles covering this very topical issue.
Welcome to MyWorld

Sign up to MyWorld teaching resources from NAS. A newsletter with autism tips and resources allowing you to better help your autistic students.
Hearing children

Jo Ayres, Headteacher at St Mary's, Bentworth shares this short article which raises some excellent questions about how we hear children and then give feedback.
Early years teaching newsletter June 2018

Creativity, communication and brain development are all covered in this newsletter - with interesting links, insights and more....
Pupil Voice

Dawn Casson, Headteacher at St Lawrence's would like to share this piece of research on pupil voice with you.

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