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As the 2025/256 academic year draws to a close, I’ve been mulling over a few questions:
Jul 19
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Niall Alcock
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AI: before we ask what it can do, we should ask what we as schools are for.
Part 1 of 3: A philosopher, an economist, and a builder walk into a staffroom. They don't agree.
Jul 12
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Niall Alcock
18
Subject specialist talks
When was the last time you got visit another school, department or classroom?
Jul 5
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Niall Alcock
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June 2026
AI + belonging?
What members are doing now with AI; what they were doing then. Plus belonging and 'both/and' thinking.
Jun 28
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Niall Alcock
7
5 catch up coaching questions
How are your team doing?
Jun 21
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Niall Alcock
21
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Team (and classroom?) contracts
When people (whether it be staff, students or parents) aren’t clear on where they are going or how they’re meant to get there, the chances of success…
Jun 14
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Niall Alcock
24
Listening levels
It doesn’t matter if you are just starting out in teaching or you’re an experienced senior leader, it’s vital you understand the people you work with…
Jun 7
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Niall Alcock
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May 2026
Coaching battles in your mind
3 ways to get the most out of more people at your school
May 31
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Niall Alcock
34
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Coaching: think and be (not do).
You’ve not had any sleep.
May 17
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Niall Alcock
29
Parent reports
Getting parents on side can make a massive difference to your students’ outcomes.
May 10
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Niall Alcock
28
April 2026
(Not) Acting on disadvantage
What’s the impact of not acting on disadvantage?
Apr 26
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Niall Alcock
29
T&L non-negotiables; messy mark books; EHE; coaching; adaptations; recruitment
10 questions schools, leaders and teachers are asking. Plus: adapting teaching for disadvantaged students and jobs with community members.
Apr 19
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Niall Alcock
21
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