IB Programmes: PYP | MYP | DP | CP
MYP Curriculum Mapping Free
"A very important responsibility of coordinators is to collaborate with other teachers to design the curriculum, then create ways to document its changes and overall effectiveness." The (curriculum) mapping...
Leadership
Pitching your message Free
In your role, when do you need to persuade others of an argument or a change you wish to bring about? On this page we look at the key factors you need to put together a clear and engaging call to action...
IB Programmes: PYP | MYP | DP | CP
MYP Coordinator: Unpacking the role
How do I lead the MYP? This page provides practical ideas on how the MYP coordinator can bring the IB to life in their school. We unpack the IB programme standards and practices. If you feel that this...
Blog
How to plan for leadership changes Free
When leading IB evaluations it is clear what the impact of change in IB coordinators or Head of School can be. A programme which has previously been strong can face unexpected challenges. This is the...
Teaching and Learning
Your role as a pedagogical leader
The IB places an increased emphasis on the role of pedagogical leaders in the school. Workshops and Standards and Practices have been revised to reflect this. "A pedagogical leader keeps the organization...
Blog
Leading in the shadow of ownership: the unique terrain of proprietor-led schools Free
Over the past six months I have been working alongside a headteacher in a proprietor-owned school, and it has reinforced how different this leadership context can be. If you are thinking of applying for...
IB Authorization & Evaluation
Candidacy: Induction of staff to IB Free
New to the IB? Not sure where to begin? Stepping into the IB can feel daunting. Each programme—PYP, MYP, DP, and CP—has its own language, structures, and expectations, and even highly experienced teachers...
IB Authorization & Evaluation
Becoming an IB School: Helpful IB Resources
The IB have produced a lot of helpful resources to support you in your journey towards authorisation. This page signposts these resources to help inform your professional development programme with colleagues....
IB Programmes: PYP | MYP | DP | CP
How do I know I’m in an IB classroom?
This is a great question, and one which very much guides me when carrying out IB programme evaluations. It is a good question to use with colleagues - both in their IB induction, but also throughout the...
IB Authorization & Evaluation
How do we communicate our candidacy status?
When we achieve candidacy status many of us will want to share this achievement with our community - especially if we wish to highlight that we are aiming to become a school offering the Diploma Programme....