Author: Parents and Teachers for Excellence

The PTE Newsletter – Wednesday 5 May
Where did that Bank Holiday weekend go? Hopefully everyone managed to get some rest at some point – it’s been a busy term so far, and looks likely to stay…
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The PTE Newletter – Friday 30 April
That’s another week nearly done by everyone. It’s clear that there’s no let up in the pace of things for everyone in schools, and so this weekend’s Bank Holiday will…
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The PTE Newsletter – Tuesday 27 April
With the term well into its stride, it feels as though things have slightly quietened down on the education news front, with most stories since last week just part of…
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“Headstrong: 11 Lessons of School Leadership” – Dame Sally Coates
While it was first published in 2015, when Dame Sally Coates had moved to a senior role in United Learning Trust, “Headstrong – 11 Lessons of School Leadership” was largely…
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The PTE Newsletter – Friday 23 April
Happy St George’s Day to all! Once a national holiday celebrated as widely as Christmas, it has now rather fallen off the radar. It’s been another busy week for everyone…
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“Teach Like A Champion” – Doug Lemov
The first edition of Teach Like A Champion – “TLAC” to its fans – came out in 2010 and made an impact right from the start. Over time, more and…
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The PTE Newsletter – Tuesday 20 April
By now nearly all schools are back in action, and fingers crossed it’s gone smoothly for everyone. We hope you managed to get some rest over Easter, as well as…
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The PTE Newsletter – Tuesday 30 March
Whether you are already on your Easter break and out enjoying the sunshine, or whether you still have another few days to go, either way, we hope that you are able…
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Welcoming the ‘Model Music Curriculum’
Here at PTE we want educational excellence for every child. Vital for this is a knowledge-rich & wide curriculum – of which music in all its varieties is an essential…
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