by Rachel Valler | 30 May, 2020 | blog
Supporting reluctant writers Many children are reluctant writers, but that doesn’t have to be the end of the story. Often it’s a result of the context in which they have had to write. Since the Education system puts such a premium on writing this can create a lot of...
by Rachel Valler | 19 Nov, 2018 | blog
Growth mindset is rapidly growing in popularity in schools and other places of education. It is something I have looked at in depth and I believe has a huge part to play in helping children (and all of us) in learning. But I also think there is a danger of not getting...
by Rachel Valler | 17 Aug, 2018 | blog
This is the second part of a post looking at the effect a culture that measures and compares learning has on Literacy and the voice of the child. The first part focused on the problems Literacy faces in this system. This second part will look at what this culture...
by Rachel Valler | 10 Aug, 2018 | blog
This is the first of a two-part post on the problem Literacy faces in an education system that is dominated by the need to measure and compare. The second post will look at the effect this system has on children having a voice. What does such a culture mean for...
