Liz Rhodes Research Articles

Why we need to promote the great outdoors

Liz Rhodes explores the current attitudes towards real playing and, in the light of this, questions why the government is cancelling provision of at least 400 planned play areas

The academies question

Liz Rhodes raises some doubts as to the practicality and wisdom of the Academies Bill.

On the agenda: Colours and cuts

Liz Rhodes looks at new ideas for classroom décor, and is dismayed at the Government′s plans for cuts to programmes which have proven to be successful

Free Schools Programme: Anything but free

Liz Rhodes looks into the Free Schools debate and what it means for parents and teachers

Let's try and bring back the bedtime story!

Liz Rhodes discusses the importance of reading stories to young children

Would Ofsted rate itself 'outstanding'?

Liz Rhodes looks at Ofsted, following Chris Woodhead′s conclusion that it should be closed down

Catch a tiger by the tail ... or perhaps not

A forth-coming publication suggests dangerous activities for children-surely not? Liz Rhodes looks at a book which your school probably won′t be buying any time soon

Stating the bloomin' obvious?

Liz Rhodes draws your attention to the findings of our Communication Champion′s first survey

Does giving homework actually work?

Almost all schools give homework to children. Liz Rhodes examines how effective it is

A teachers' charter: Rubbished by government

Liz Rhodes highlights some aspects of the Cambridge Primary Review

You should never judge a book by its cover

Liz Rhodes discusses the effect that their reputations can have on our expectations of our children

No they don't... Yes they do... well they might

Liz Rhodes discusses the seesaw provided by recent phonics results

Raising expectations for disadvantaged kids

Liz Rhodes discusses proven ways to encourage under-achievers to succeed

Let's bring the money and the mouth together

Liz Rhodes finds ways to help disaffected children in the early stages of their education

It's all over now... for this year at least

Liz Rhodes discusses the unnecessary pressures caused by schools′ admissions policies

Making sure you look after yourself better

Liz Rhodes talks about how teachers need to look after themselves, as well as the children in their care

What are the worst things about your life?

Liz Rhodes discusses the findings of The Children′s Society′s first independent national inquiry into childhood

Being a teacher all day long, every day

Liz Rhodes has a look at the General Teaching Council′s proposed new code of conduct and practice.

Learning from Danish pedagogy

Liz Rhodes discusses what we can learn from the Danish system

Every local school should be a good school

Liz Rhodes examines the school admissions debate in more detail