There is something so special about hearing musicians playing live. It is such a privilege. Thank you for such a wonderful evening.

Two big TeachMeets this week: Essex #TMEssex 18th Mar teachmeet.pbworks.com/TeachMeet+Essex | Birmingham #TMBrum2 20th Mar teachmeet.pbworks.com/TMBrum2 #UKedchat

Disappointed not to be able to attend Teachmeet in Chelmsford - family duties have prior claim on the evening. #TMEssex

While we wait for Bill Rakin's inspirational talk from TLA13 to go online, here's a taste youtu.be/5IC5YeGcSCE via YouTube

Getting quite interested in TEEP after TLA Berkhamsted will find out more.

Reading Lucas and Clacton's "New Kind of Smart" has me agonising over year 11 year book. Do I praise achievement or effort?

Starting initial planning for Catalyst T and L event at Leventhorpe.

Very pleased about on going success of Enterprise qualification. It proving to be a great learning opportunity for 21st century skills.

NCSL accredited improving teacher programme to be held at Leventhorpe in June. Still one or two places left.

A reminder to look back inside the black box. Good 5 min read. pragmaticreform.wordpress.com/2013/03/30/afl/

Teachers learn from each other at first-ever Catalyst event in Bishop's Stortford bit.ly/12gR0qe

Q: 'Flying': verb or noun? A: both. Can be adj too ('a flying ant'). The oversimplification of SPAG tests via Ronnie: wp.me/py44b-2lW

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Leventhorpe T&L RT BBC Trainees: Launching this month: Open Door Placement - new site for work experience placements in telly! eepurl.com/xPvBn

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Thought provoking caution on the digital education device debate. independenthead.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/mobile…

Interesting opportunity for those interested in the media. bbc.co.uk/academy/news/v…

Mandeville pupils given sporting chance to improve their Spanish working with Leventhorpe School hertsandessexobserver.co.uk/News/Sawbridge…

Inspiring immersion day with Bryanston Square. Enjoyed Next Jump especially. Some great ideas about getting the best from your colleagues.