Hi, I'm Jon.
I've spent the last decade working in education as a teacher, senior leader and advisor. Along the way I've met some brilliant people doing life-changing work.
It's convinced me that it's possible for all children to have a great start in life. But also shown me that's not always the case.
Here, you'll find my thoughts, activities, insights and analysis on all things education.
Instructional Coaching: Top five mistakes to avoid.
Instructional coaching can be an incredibly powerful approach to professional development in schools. But it's easy to fall into a few traps that can leave people feeling frustrated.
Seven distinctions every subject leader needs to know.
Great subject leadership requires strong knowledge of both your subject and key principles around learnign and curriculum sequencing. So what do subject leaders need to know?
How to coach teachers who don't want to be coached.
In this session for a professional development conference organised by StepLab, I set out how instructional coaches can approach perhaps the most difficult challenge they'll face.
Mind the Gap: Curriculum coherence and community.
Schools have a wonderful opportunity to ensure that children enjoy a seamless journey through education. I talk to Tom and Emma about building cradle to career models in communities around the country.
