Never mind the logo on the school gates – it’s confidence in the classroom that counts
We are in the midst of a seismic shift in education in England, with policies like forced academisation, and subsequent political climb downs, seizing the headlines. All the while, these debates are distracting us from what will truly improve our schools. Published today, The Confident Teacher shifts the focus back to what really matters: developing teachers’ confidence and skill in the classroom. “Ultimately, it’s about helping the teacher in the classroom, not changing the logo on the school gates,” says the book’s author, Alex Quigley. “A shiny new badge will not attract more