Insights & Perspectives
Where lived experience meets professional expertise.
Explore our collection of articles, case studies, and practical guides designed to shift mental models.
Whether you are an educator looking for a "lifejacket" or a leader seeking systemic change,
these resources bridge the gap between theory and reality.
Navigating the 'COVID Cohort': 10 Key Points for Teachers and Targeted Strategies
The cohort of students who spent their crucial early developmental years during the profound social disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic presents a unique, widespread, and systemic challenge to educato... ...more
General ,Trauma informed practice &School
November 14, 2025•6 min read
Have you known a student who really wanted to go to school but just couldn’t?
In the UK, USA and Australia schools are reporting declining attendance rates. Significant numbers of students are experiencing distress that is impacting their capacity to attend school. In Austra... ...more
General ,School
March 14, 2025•9 min read
Embracing Neurodiversity in New Zealand Schools
A Call for Neurodivergent Consideration in Discipline Practices ...more
Neurodiversity ,School
July 15, 2024•9 min read
School Refusal
School refusal is a complex issue that can affect children and adolescents for a variety of reasons. It’s not just about not wanting to go to school; it’s a manifestation of underlying emotional, psyc... ...more
General ,School
May 15, 2024•6 min read
Supporting Gifted Learners in Aotearoa New Zealand - Stories Worth Sharing
The notion of giftedness sparks heated debates among educators, often immersing them in a realm of misconceptions, inadvertent biases, disputes over equity and equality, and discomfort with regard to ... ...more
Gifted ,School
October 15, 2023•7 min read
Reviewing your Inclusive Practice – a case study from Medbury School, Christchurch
How one school used external support to gain evidence to build their plan. ...more
Policy ,School
September 15, 2023•3 min read
Trauma-Healing (Trauma-Informed) Practice at Ngātea Primary School
Ngātea Primary School has been on a trauma-healing journey over the last two years to put processes and skills in place to address the above trends. I asked their principal, Neil Fraser, if he would o... ...more
Trauma informed practice ,School
August 15, 2023•7 min read
Perimenopause Support in the Education Workplace
This may be a surprising topic for me to be blogging on, but we need to be talking about it - in every organisation. ...more
General ,School
July 14, 2023•2 min read
Nuclear Explosion to a Fire Cracker - Using Rewards in the Classroom
The effect of using external rewards on students’ intrinsic motivation - A Position Paper ...more
General ,School
June 14, 2023•21 min read
Ideas for AI in the classroom for Educators
If you have been following the media, you would have heard about AI by now. You may have already had a play with it. Have a look at how AI can support educator’s mahi. ...more
General ,Technology &School
March 14, 2023•9 min read
No, I do not support 'streaming'
Streaming of classes is one of the most popular topics that I get asked about. In response to “Do you support streaming?”. My response is “no, but I do support flexible grouping which includes abilit... ...more
Gifted ,School
October 15, 2022•7 min read
Getting the paperwork right: An Acceleration Policy
Acceleration, grade-skipping, dual enrolment, jumping, skipping…Whichever name it is called, it is an effective provision for gifted students. ...more
Policy ,School
September 14, 2022•7 min read
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