The Satchel Blog

Blog Digital Literacy
22 May 2018

Digital Literacy: The Quest to Become Digitally Literate

Our world has been engulfed by technology, and the speed at which this has happened has taken Britain by storm. Today, our young people are growing up in a world that was ...

Author: Bethany Spencer

Technology Security Blog School Management
22 May 2018

GDPR Overview for Schools

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is nearly here but it doesn’t end on 25th May. Compliance will need to be improved upon over time as schools and everyone else get ...

Author: Victoria Allen

Homework Blog Differentiated Homework
17 Apr 2018

Differentiated Homework: What it is, Benefits and How to Apply

Differentiated instruction in education has been a practice which schools and educators have been embracing since the 1960s. The concept of differentiated instruction was born ...

Author: Bethany Spencer

Assessment Attainment 8 and Progress 8
11 Apr 2018

Understanding Progress 8 and Attainment 8

Progress 8 was introduced in 2016 for all schools with the intention of ensuring students are studying a broad and ...

Author: Bethany Spencer

Flipped Classroom
10 Apr 2018

Flipped Learning: Research, Benefits and How to Implement  

Flipped learning has risen to prominence over the past few decades and its popularity has soared in more recent years. It’s not entirely clear when the term ‘flipped ...

Author: Bethany Spencer

Exams Revision Blog
03 Apr 2018

How to Get Your Students Exam Ready

Exam season is arguably the most stressful time of year for the school body. Tensions are running high for parents, students and teachers, and it’s the

Author: Bethany Spencer

Exams Revision Blog Exam
03 Apr 2018

Exam Revision Tips for Students 

The saying ‘failing to prepare is preparing to fail’ is always applicable when it comes to exams. Getting yourself ready for an exam is of the utmost of importance, and there’s ...

Author: Bethany Spencer

Technology Blog
21 Mar 2018

Creating a Mobile Phone Policy in School

Almost everyone has a mobile phone. In fact, 95% of young people (aged 16-24) own a moblie phone, and that number rises year on year. We understand that introducing a Mobile ...

Author: Bethany Spencer

Feedback Blog
14 Mar 2018

Providing Efficient and Effective Feedback

Feedback is fundamental to students’ progression and good classroom management. However, over the ...

Author: Bethany Spencer

Homework Blog
07 Mar 2018

What is the Wider Purpose of Homework? 

Homework has more of an impact on students than just helping improve their academic achievement. Studies have shown that regular homework can improve a multitude of life ...

Author: Bethany Spencer

Blog Classroom Management
06 Mar 2018

The Benefits Seating Plans Can Have in Your Classroom

There’s more to a student’s academic success than just great teaching and great content; the environment in which they learn has a major impact on their progression.

Author: Bethany Spencer

Homework Blog
05 Mar 2018

The 5 Metrics You Need to Know for Tracking Effective Homework

As a teacher, setting effective homework is only half the battle, getting your ...

Author: Bethany Spencer

Homework Blog
05 Mar 2018

What Makes a Good Piece of Homework?

The completion of homework has long been linked to higher academic achievement in secondary ...

Author: Bethany Spencer

Blog
19 Feb 2018

The Best Education Podcasts for Teachers

The popularity of podcasts has skyrocketed in recent years. These short, digestible series that you can listen to on the move have transformed the way we consume stories, ...

Author: Bethany Spencer

Blog Education Reform Damian Hinds Education Secretary
23 Jan 2018

Who is Damian Hinds?

One of the changes that the Prime Minister managed to make during her recent cabinet reshuffle was the role ...

Author: Rhys Giles

Homework Blog
15 Jan 2018

Homework is a Global Issue

Homework is a universal concept that transcends countries and languages - regardless of ...

Author: Naimish Gohil

Homework Homework Policy Parental Involvement
29 Nov 2017

Increase Parental Involvement with Your Homework Policy

Homework can create a sense of tension at home for a number of reasons - tasks are set inconsistently, completing homework is always left to the last minute and children ...

Author: Bethany Spencer

Blog Guest Blog Lesson Plans
22 Nov 2017

The Perfect Lesson Plan

This week Steven Miles, Headteacher of Daubeney Academy in Bedford, shared with us his insight into what goes into making the perfect lesson plan. Having years of experience ...

Author: Steven Miles