Rejector Schools Research Summary Roger Titford, Further Thought Susie Fisher, The Susie Fisher Group
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First, the bad news External email communication generally doesn’t reach the right teacher Often sent without personal name / designated job title Very little incentive for school office to pass on Some HoD are diligent; Senior Management perhaps less so Some very strong (out-sourced) SPAM filters exist
Even if it does get through it’s likely to be ignored Teacher focus on internal email only Deluge of emails for some – ‘snowflakes in a snow-storm’ Mental pre-disposition says there is not time for ‘reaching out’
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The moment of readiness “No stability with teachers. Impossible to find HoD”
CLOSED to
“Not right now, we’re two staff down.” 3
“You can’t insist on meetings. The circumstances have to be right”
“Unengaged parents, high SEN, sick teachers – It’s all about containment not innovation.”
ALL initiative s
The moment of readiness
42 (?) days But every now and again the moment of readiness dawns. How do we spot it – and how do we fertilise it? 4
Some possible opportunities out there now? Huge current focus on Maths Accrediting BTEC assignments with CREST Some ring-fenced G&T funding within target schools Unused / under-used enrichment days / flexi-weeks Pupil Premium funds Widespread lack of awareness of CREST among these teachers
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The 5 stages of CREST adoption Awareness Acceptance Relevance Adoption Endorsement 6
= STEM
The 5 stages of CREST adoption - schemas State
Awareness Acceptance Relevance Adoption Endorsement 7
Channel
Desired response
PGCE, TES, Network events
“It’s about extra-curricular or enrichment for STEM.”
CREST website, CEO / LC, teacher events LCs, projects, ideas, resources Registration, 1-2-1s Assessment, ambassadors Network events, case histories, being ambassador
“From British Science Association. UCAS and nationally accredited, lots of support, 3 levels, well-established – wow!” “Got it! Just what I need for my Y8s and the Science Club.” “We’re going to do it and they’ve been really helpful setting it up.”
“It’s made me a better teacher, helped my students and I’d like to share the experience.”