The Satchel Blog

Preparation Homework Policy
21 Jun 2021

What Will The Future of Homework Look Like?

The aim of homework has always been to increase students’ academic ability. But with a raft of research now showing that there’s much more to this than classroom teaching and ...

Author: Ben Greenwood

School Improvements School Closures
09 Apr 2021

Lessons from Lockdown 3.0

That’s right, we’ve all successfully weathered lockdown 3.0 and everyone is back in school. But things have changed since students were last in the classroom.

Author: Ben Greenwood

Back to School Education
04 Mar 2021

What Will 2021 Look Like for Educators?

As schools prepare for reopening on 8th March, many pupils will be glad to get out of the house and see their friends again. It’s been another tough lockdown for everyone, but ...

Author: Ben Greenwood

Behaviour Management School Culture
23 Feb 2021

How a Clear School Hierarchy Aids Behaviour Management

Behaviour management is a huge, multifaceted area of a school’s approach to teaching. It spans classroom leadership strategies, policy creation and even child psychology. Like ...

Author: Ben Greenwood

Education Technolgy Pedagogy
27 Nov 2020

Connectivism and the Rise of Technology in the Classroom

2020 has most likely made all of us question our approaches to teaching. With new protocols to follow, both in school and out, many of you have probably had a moment where you ...

Author: Ben Greenwood

School Technology Edtech Online Safety
06 Nov 2020

Can Edtech Make Schools Safer Places to Teach and Learn?

Schools are investing in edtech at record rates. In fact it is estimated that they spend around

Author: Ben Greenwood

Classroom Management Covid-19
30 Oct 2020

Is it Time to Redefine Attendance for Self-Isolating Students?

Attendance has been more of a challenge than usual this academic year. School attendance

Author: Ben Greenwood

Ofsted Covid-19
04 Sep 2020 | Read time 2 mins

What Will Ofsted Visits Look Like During The Pandemic?

As students return to school after over 160 days away, the classrooms they return to are going to look quite different to the ones they distantly remember. Schools have been ...

Author: Ben Greenwood

Back to School Covid-19
28 Aug 2020 | Read time 6 mins

What are Systems of Control and How Will they Stop Covid-19 Spreading?

As schools prepare to return after a somewhat unconventional summer break, SLT and classroom teachers have a lot on their plates. It’s a stressful time for staff and students, ...

Author: Ben Greenwood

Teacher Wellbeing Student Wellbeing
29 Apr 2020

13 Resources to Help Combat Coronavirus Anxiety

We’ve all been living under the government’s lockdown measures for over a month now, and for many of us this is taking a toll on our mental health. With daily television ...

Author: Ben Greenwood

Online Safety Distance Learning
15 Apr 2020

How to Keep Students Safe Online In Lockdown

As a teacher or tutor, there’s an expectation and necessity to put the safety of students first. This applies primarily to the school environment, but also stretches far beyond ...

Author: Ben Greenwood

Online Safety Distance Learning
07 Apr 2020

How Media Literacy Helps Your Child Learn Safely Online

In a world full of 24 hour news and with unlimited access to the internet, the latest stories from around the world are never far away. Whilst these stories connect us, and ...

Author: Ben Greenwood

Student & Parent Resources Distance Learning
31 Mar 2020

32 Free Resources for Learning During Lockdown

By now, the novelty of working from home or being in isolation has probably worn off. You’re at home with kids who are not in the mood to learn, but are in the mood to wake up ...

Author: Ben Greenwood

Parental Engagement Distance Learning
25 Mar 2020

Improving Your Child's Home Learning Routine

School may be closed and exams cancelled, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to put our students’ learning on hold too. In fact, the next few months could be crucial in preparing ...

Author: Ben Greenwood

Exams
20 Mar 2020

What You Need to Know now that Exams are Cancelled

As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to change day to day life, it was announced by Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, that schools will close this Friday (20th) and summer exams ...

Author: Ben Greenwood

Distance Learning
18 Mar 2020

How to Implement Distance Learning at Your School

The world is changing. Our education system is being dragged unwillingly into the 21st century as it stubbornly digs in its heels. We’re finding that many traditional ...

Author: Ben Greenwood

Embracing Technology Pedagogy
11 Mar 2020

Is Connectivism the Pedagogy of the Future?

So far we’ve covered the pedagogical theories of behaviourism, liberationism and social constructivism on the Satchel blog. This week we’ll explore the world of connectivism - ...

Author: Ben Greenwood

Collaborative Learning Pedagogy
06 Mar 2020

Understanding Pedagogy - What is Social Constructivism?

Learning theories, or pedagogies, inform most of what you do as a teacher. Whether you notice it or not, your teaching method will likely fall under the umbrella of one of the ...

Author: Ben Greenwood