Cara Maree
@carateaches.bsky.social
English teacher in North London. 27 years in the classroom and still loving it.
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Londoners, see what would have become of your home and why parts of the capital now look like they do.
Fascinating interview by @jim.londoncentric.media with Chris Marshall on what we can learn from the history of what didn’t happen
open.substack.com/pub/londonce...
Fascinating interview by @jim.londoncentric.media with Chris Marshall on what we can learn from the history of what didn’t happen
open.substack.com/pub/londonce...
Would your home have been under a motorway?
"The most astonishing and destructive thing never to happen to London," says the man who has spent twenty years researching the first true map of the unbuilt Ringways.
open.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Londoners, see what would have become of your home and why parts of the capital now look like they do.
Fascinating interview by @jim.londoncentric.media with Chris Marshall on what we can learn from the history of what didn’t happen
open.substack.com/pub/londonce...
Fascinating interview by @jim.londoncentric.media with Chris Marshall on what we can learn from the history of what didn’t happen
open.substack.com/pub/londonce...
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🧵 Important new study out in Cell Reports Medicine (Shahbaz et al. 2025):
👉 Long Covid with ME/CFS isn’t the same in women and men - biologically.
👉 And it’s not “fatigue.” It’s immune, hormonal, and neurological chaos.
Let’s break it down layperson style 👇
👉 Long Covid with ME/CFS isn’t the same in women and men - biologically.
👉 And it’s not “fatigue.” It’s immune, hormonal, and neurological chaos.
Let’s break it down layperson style 👇
November 8, 2025 at 11:47 AM
🧵 Important new study out in Cell Reports Medicine (Shahbaz et al. 2025):
👉 Long Covid with ME/CFS isn’t the same in women and men - biologically.
👉 And it’s not “fatigue.” It’s immune, hormonal, and neurological chaos.
Let’s break it down layperson style 👇
👉 Long Covid with ME/CFS isn’t the same in women and men - biologically.
👉 And it’s not “fatigue.” It’s immune, hormonal, and neurological chaos.
Let’s break it down layperson style 👇
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24% of Disabled people avoid using public transport due to accessibility issues.
4.7 million Disabled people live in poverty.
The politicians who make the above stats a reality are choosing to attack the Motability Scheme, instead of the system that locks us out of society.
4.7 million Disabled people live in poverty.
The politicians who make the above stats a reality are choosing to attack the Motability Scheme, instead of the system that locks us out of society.
October 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
24% of Disabled people avoid using public transport due to accessibility issues.
4.7 million Disabled people live in poverty.
The politicians who make the above stats a reality are choosing to attack the Motability Scheme, instead of the system that locks us out of society.
4.7 million Disabled people live in poverty.
The politicians who make the above stats a reality are choosing to attack the Motability Scheme, instead of the system that locks us out of society.
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If you’re an English teacher, please do this. Your views matter & we want them represented in our survey!
At @engmediacentre.bsky.social
we've been doing a survey of teachers' views on the current state of English teaching. We've had a great response but we'd love more, incl more from out of London. If you're an English teacher please do it. It doesn't take long! www.surveymonkey.com/r/EngTeach2025
we've been doing a survey of teachers' views on the current state of English teaching. We've had a great response but we'd love more, incl more from out of London. If you're an English teacher please do it. It doesn't take long! www.surveymonkey.com/r/EngTeach2025
English Teaching in Your School
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM
If you’re an English teacher, please do this. Your views matter & we want them represented in our survey!
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Again, iGCSEs - which aren't available to those in state schools - gain a possible advantage. While I don't disagree with open book (learning quotations is a waste of learning time), this just widens the gap and creates further inequality in an already unfair system.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Cambridge to make all IGCSE English literature exams open book
Students already had the possibility of consulting drama texts in the exam but, in future, all Cambridge IGCSE literature in English papers will be open book, including prose
www.tes.com
October 14, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Again, iGCSEs - which aren't available to those in state schools - gain a possible advantage. While I don't disagree with open book (learning quotations is a waste of learning time), this just widens the gap and creates further inequality in an already unfair system.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
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Even when told about DLD lots of people don't seem to get what it is. And so we asked the experts, people with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder). One young person said DLD was 'trying to learn, but the words won't click.'
How do you explain DLD to others?
#DLDday
#DevLangDis
How do you explain DLD to others?
#DLDday
#DevLangDis
October 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Even when told about DLD lots of people don't seem to get what it is. And so we asked the experts, people with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder). One young person said DLD was 'trying to learn, but the words won't click.'
How do you explain DLD to others?
#DLDday
#DevLangDis
How do you explain DLD to others?
#DLDday
#DevLangDis
Thanks to Joe for reading Reforming Lessons, so I don't have to!
My review of Nick Gibb's Reforming Lessons is now available on @yorkshirebylines.co.uk:
"This book unavoidably feels like a desperate attempt by a long-standing minister to safeguard his legacy from the reality of the education system he left behind"
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/educati...
"This book unavoidably feels like a desperate attempt by a long-standing minister to safeguard his legacy from the reality of the education system he left behind"
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/educati...
Gibb it a rest! A review of Nick Gibb’s Reforming Lessons
Nick Gibb’s Reforming Lessons aims to defend his ministerial legacy, but instead reads like a desperate attempt to rewrite England’s education failures
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
October 11, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Thanks to Joe for reading Reforming Lessons, so I don't have to!
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Leaders say debates on immigration, race and St George’s flags have caused multiple complex repercussions in schools, yet there has been no guidance or assistance from the government
Schools criticise support ‘vacuum’ as racial tensions rise
Concerned leaders tell Tes the government has not equipped them to deal with debates on immigration, race and St George’s flags
www.tes.com
October 5, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Leaders say debates on immigration, race and St George’s flags have caused multiple complex repercussions in schools, yet there has been no guidance or assistance from the government
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Finally, an article that at least touches on teaching quality and staff workload issues. Not that it suggests any viable alternatives to the current state of play. (And for 'colleges' in the headline, read 'universities', a telling choice of nomenclature.
Grade deflation, overcrowding and ‘chaos’ as colleges scr...
Russell group hoovers up international students to stave off budget deficit fears
observer.co.uk
October 5, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Finally, an article that at least touches on teaching quality and staff workload issues. Not that it suggests any viable alternatives to the current state of play. (And for 'colleges' in the headline, read 'universities', a telling choice of nomenclature.
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An admirably clear statement from Board of Deputies of British Jews and Jewish Leadership Council
October 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
An admirably clear statement from Board of Deputies of British Jews and Jewish Leadership Council
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Violent crime leading to injury is falling in every borough.
This progress is thanks to our police and prevention through my London Violence Reduction Unit. One violent crime is one too many, which is why we will continue working to build a safer London for everyone.
This progress is thanks to our police and prevention through my London Violence Reduction Unit. One violent crime is one too many, which is why we will continue working to build a safer London for everyone.
Sadiq Khan hits back at ‘misinformation’ as data shows fall in crimes
The mayor of London has hit back at politicians “spreading misinformation” about safety in the capital
www.mylondon.news
September 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Violent crime leading to injury is falling in every borough.
This progress is thanks to our police and prevention through my London Violence Reduction Unit. One violent crime is one too many, which is why we will continue working to build a safer London for everyone.
This progress is thanks to our police and prevention through my London Violence Reduction Unit. One violent crime is one too many, which is why we will continue working to build a safer London for everyone.
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Another email from an English teacher this morning about the appalling NATIONAL SCANDAL of GCSE English marking. They gave their permission to quote the email in full & I want to share it because it is so shocking. What are Ofqual & DfE doing about this?
September 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Another email from an English teacher this morning about the appalling NATIONAL SCANDAL of GCSE English marking. They gave their permission to quote the email in full & I want to share it because it is so shocking. What are Ofqual & DfE doing about this?
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Did you know ICE is holding a disabled advocate and whistleblower who helped shut down one of their detention centres?
Alma Bowman is a 58 year old woman from Georgia who spent 30 months in ICE custody during the first Trump regime.
When released she became a fearless advocate for detainees 🧵
Alma Bowman is a 58 year old woman from Georgia who spent 30 months in ICE custody during the first Trump regime.
When released she became a fearless advocate for detainees 🧵
September 30, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Did you know ICE is holding a disabled advocate and whistleblower who helped shut down one of their detention centres?
Alma Bowman is a 58 year old woman from Georgia who spent 30 months in ICE custody during the first Trump regime.
When released she became a fearless advocate for detainees 🧵
Alma Bowman is a 58 year old woman from Georgia who spent 30 months in ICE custody during the first Trump regime.
When released she became a fearless advocate for detainees 🧵
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📅 A reminder that National Linguistics Day is coming up in November! @linguisticshq.bsky.social
📚 Get a free set of Babels for your school, college or library to celebrate
📧 Contact babelthelanguagemagazine@gmail.com
📚 Get a free set of Babels for your school, college or library to celebrate
📧 Contact babelthelanguagemagazine@gmail.com
September 24, 2025 at 5:12 AM
📅 A reminder that National Linguistics Day is coming up in November! @linguisticshq.bsky.social
📚 Get a free set of Babels for your school, college or library to celebrate
📧 Contact babelthelanguagemagazine@gmail.com
📚 Get a free set of Babels for your school, college or library to celebrate
📧 Contact babelthelanguagemagazine@gmail.com
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🚨 NEW POST 🚨
‘Adaptive teaching: Stretch and challenge’
“We can ensure high prior attainers are not bored, or go unchallenged, as much as we rightly focus on supporting struggling students not to fall behind their peers.”
alexquigley.co.uk/adaptive-tea...
‘Adaptive teaching: Stretch and challenge’
“We can ensure high prior attainers are not bored, or go unchallenged, as much as we rightly focus on supporting struggling students not to fall behind their peers.”
alexquigley.co.uk/adaptive-tea...
Adaptive teaching: Stretch and challenge
"A precocious child," Miss Honey said, "is one that shows amazing intelligence early on. You are an unbelievably precocious child.”
"Am I really?" Matilda asked.
Adaptive teaching is usually discus...
alexquigley.co.uk
September 14, 2025 at 8:59 AM
🚨 NEW POST 🚨
‘Adaptive teaching: Stretch and challenge’
“We can ensure high prior attainers are not bored, or go unchallenged, as much as we rightly focus on supporting struggling students not to fall behind their peers.”
alexquigley.co.uk/adaptive-tea...
‘Adaptive teaching: Stretch and challenge’
“We can ensure high prior attainers are not bored, or go unchallenged, as much as we rightly focus on supporting struggling students not to fall behind their peers.”
alexquigley.co.uk/adaptive-tea...
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I started teaching just after 7/7 in a mainly Muslim school.
At the time, Islamaphobia was running high.
I remember asking a Yr8 girl how it affected her and the nonchalantly delivered answer still chills:
“*shrugs* We get spat on more now, I guess”
MORE. That’s what racism does. To young girls.
At the time, Islamaphobia was running high.
I remember asking a Yr8 girl how it affected her and the nonchalantly delivered answer still chills:
“*shrugs* We get spat on more now, I guess”
MORE. That’s what racism does. To young girls.
August 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
I started teaching just after 7/7 in a mainly Muslim school.
At the time, Islamaphobia was running high.
I remember asking a Yr8 girl how it affected her and the nonchalantly delivered answer still chills:
“*shrugs* We get spat on more now, I guess”
MORE. That’s what racism does. To young girls.
At the time, Islamaphobia was running high.
I remember asking a Yr8 girl how it affected her and the nonchalantly delivered answer still chills:
“*shrugs* We get spat on more now, I guess”
MORE. That’s what racism does. To young girls.
Absolutely agree with this thread!
1/ Michael Gove reshaped English education more than any minister since 1944. His reforms continue to structure the present despite many changes of Government. A thread.
August 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Absolutely agree with this thread!
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Quite the interview 🙌🏼 with one of our v own fellows @katherinerundell.bsky.social
#Reading
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#Reading
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Radical with Amol Rajan - Books v Screens: Why Every School Needs a Library (Katherine Rundell) - BBC Sounds
Children’s author Katherine Rundell on the crisis of reading amongst kids.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Quite the interview 🙌🏼 with one of our v own fellows @katherinerundell.bsky.social
#Reading
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#Reading
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Quite important for the future of especially Humanities but also Social Sciences. With a sharing link for 3 non-subscribers. on.ft.com/44i1pcN
How to get children reading again
Fewer young people are reading for pleasure than ever before, with broad economic and social consequences. Can the trend be reversed?
www.ft.com
July 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Quite important for the future of especially Humanities but also Social Sciences. With a sharing link for 3 non-subscribers. on.ft.com/44i1pcN
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🔗 Useful link 🔗
“Efficiency is a problem that’s hidden in English...”
How do we move students beyond plot recall and technique-spotting to something deeper?
This powerful read from Chris Curtis @Xris32 reframes how we teach authorial intent.
📖 Read now: t.co/Kxu7mDeugg
#LitdriveCPD #EnglishCPD
“Efficiency is a problem that’s hidden in English...”
How do we move students beyond plot recall and technique-spotting to something deeper?
This powerful read from Chris Curtis @Xris32 reframes how we teach authorial intent.
📖 Read now: t.co/Kxu7mDeugg
#LitdriveCPD #EnglishCPD
Making writers sexy and appealing - Part 1 (author's intent)
'We conclude that children appear to prioritise efficiency over completeness when reading, generating inferences spontaneously only when the...
t.co
May 23, 2025 at 6:01 AM
🔗 Useful link 🔗
“Efficiency is a problem that’s hidden in English...”
How do we move students beyond plot recall and technique-spotting to something deeper?
This powerful read from Chris Curtis @Xris32 reframes how we teach authorial intent.
📖 Read now: t.co/Kxu7mDeugg
#LitdriveCPD #EnglishCPD
“Efficiency is a problem that’s hidden in English...”
How do we move students beyond plot recall and technique-spotting to something deeper?
This powerful read from Chris Curtis @Xris32 reframes how we teach authorial intent.
📖 Read now: t.co/Kxu7mDeugg
#LitdriveCPD #EnglishCPD
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“A woman who lost a #kidney, her womb and parts of her vagina and bowel due to #endometriosis has urged others to fight for a #diagnosis of what she has described as a "silent assassin".”: buff.ly/rzMSlCx
via bbc
#ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness
via bbc
#ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness
Leeds endometriosis sufferer's warning over 'silent assassin'
Stacey, from Leeds, underwent robotic surgery after one of her kidneys failed due to the condition.
buff.ly
May 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“A woman who lost a #kidney, her womb and parts of her vagina and bowel due to #endometriosis has urged others to fight for a #diagnosis of what she has described as a "silent assassin".”: buff.ly/rzMSlCx
via bbc
#ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness
via bbc
#ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness
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🚨 NEW POST 🚨
‘Learning Barriers, not labels’
“Would you teach differently if you were to learn about the designation of the special educational need?”
alexquigley.co.uk/learning-bar...
‘Learning Barriers, not labels’
“Would you teach differently if you were to learn about the designation of the special educational need?”
alexquigley.co.uk/learning-bar...
Learning barriers, not labels
Let me introduce you to James.
James finds it hard to articulate his thoughts due to limits to his vocabulary and a difficulty in understanding complex language in class. He can rely on simple words,...
alexquigley.co.uk
May 3, 2025 at 8:52 AM
🚨 NEW POST 🚨
‘Learning Barriers, not labels’
“Would you teach differently if you were to learn about the designation of the special educational need?”
alexquigley.co.uk/learning-bar...
‘Learning Barriers, not labels’
“Would you teach differently if you were to learn about the designation of the special educational need?”
alexquigley.co.uk/learning-bar...