The Geography Subject Leader wrote the article entitled ‘Data driven Geography can still be Fun’.
This explained the way in which schools are put under pressure to meet government targets, and how this can be balanced with delivering an engaging curriculum which captures students’ attention and develops genuine interest in the subject.
Referring to the relevance of the topics studied in the school’s Excellent Futures Curriculum, Mr Childs commented on how the school’s approach increases students’ awareness of issues reported in news bulletins from around the world. This in turn helps learning, leading to better retention of theoretical knowledge, understanding and case study information in preparation for exams and, therefore, significantly improved GCSE grades.
As a regular contributer for the most popular education publication in the country, Mr Childs writes about a wide range of topical issues. Another article, about how to effectively induct new Y7 students, was published in September: “It is great to be able to share my knowledge and expertise in teaching and learning, and help other staff in a variety of curriculum areas and roles across the country.”