Conor Heaven
@conorheaven.bsky.social
Currently teaching year 1 and leading a whole school curriculum review. Previously deputy head, primary curriculum consultant, Ofsted HMI. Loves curriculum, learning and the interplay between
@b3ndavi3s.bsky.social @emmagoto.bsky.social Hope you have a great session at the @computingatschool.bsky.social conference tomorrow. So sad I can’t be there! If there is any chance of sharing of slides or resources afterwards I would be extremely grateful! I have a plan for using both barefoot >>>
October 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
@b3ndavi3s.bsky.social @emmagoto.bsky.social Hope you have a great session at the @computingatschool.bsky.social conference tomorrow. So sad I can’t be there! If there is any chance of sharing of slides or resources afterwards I would be extremely grateful! I have a plan for using both barefoot >>>
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I'm running a competition to give away a copy of my Science Fix book to my social media followers.
All you need to do is follow this account, like and share this post.
Competition will close on 21st March and I'll announce the winner shortly after.
Good luck!
#primaryscience #edusky #uked
All you need to do is follow this account, like and share this post.
Competition will close on 21st March and I'll announce the winner shortly after.
Good luck!
#primaryscience #edusky #uked
March 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I'm running a competition to give away a copy of my Science Fix book to my social media followers.
All you need to do is follow this account, like and share this post.
Competition will close on 21st March and I'll announce the winner shortly after.
Good luck!
#primaryscience #edusky #uked
All you need to do is follow this account, like and share this post.
Competition will close on 21st March and I'll announce the winner shortly after.
Good luck!
#primaryscience #edusky #uked
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It's half term, which means I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away.
Simply *repost* this post for your chance to win.
I will choose a winner at random this Saturday (22nd February).
Simply *repost* this post for your chance to win.
I will choose a winner at random this Saturday (22nd February).
February 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It's half term, which means I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away.
Simply *repost* this post for your chance to win.
I will choose a winner at random this Saturday (22nd February).
Simply *repost* this post for your chance to win.
I will choose a winner at random this Saturday (22nd February).
Been really enjoying this with my children at home… can’t wait to plan to use it in EYFS/KS1 at school! #Wonderblocks is amazing!
To find out a bit more about how Wonderblocks links to the EYFS framework and the Computing curriculum, read my blog post for Computing At School (CAS).
www.computingatschool.org.uk/forum-news-b...
Thanks for the pictures and examples @computingdawn.bsky.social
www.computingatschool.org.uk/forum-news-b...
Thanks for the pictures and examples @computingdawn.bsky.social
Wonderblocks – What is it and why should we care?
This blog post introduces Wonderblocks, a new CBeebies programme that aims to develop children's computational thinking and problem solving skills.
www.computingatschool.org.uk
February 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Been really enjoying this with my children at home… can’t wait to plan to use it in EYFS/KS1 at school! #Wonderblocks is amazing!
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✏️PENCILS AT THE READY, TEAM! In this brand new episode of #DrawWithRob we're drawing a cute AEROPLANE character ✈️! So grab some paper and something to draw with and let's do this! Remember to share your pictures using the #DrawWithRob hashtag. GOOD LUCK!
youtu.be/P72U3AKmJjE
youtu.be/P72U3AKmJjE
#DrawWithRob 170 Aeroplane
YouTube video by Rob Biddulph
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February 1, 2025 at 10:35 AM
✏️PENCILS AT THE READY, TEAM! In this brand new episode of #DrawWithRob we're drawing a cute AEROPLANE character ✈️! So grab some paper and something to draw with and let's do this! Remember to share your pictures using the #DrawWithRob hashtag. GOOD LUCK!
youtu.be/P72U3AKmJjE
youtu.be/P72U3AKmJjE
@jillberry102.bsky.social Hi Jill, hope you’re well. Nice to see you on here.
December 21, 2024 at 9:23 AM
@jillberry102.bsky.social Hi Jill, hope you’re well. Nice to see you on here.
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Post somebody you've been told you look like who you definitely don't look like.
December 6, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Post somebody you've been told you look like who you definitely don't look like.
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It’s doubles day.
6.12.24
How often does this happen? How many times in history has this happened? When will it happen next? What about trebles day? Or squares day? Or…?
6.12.24
How often does this happen? How many times in history has this happened? When will it happen next? What about trebles day? Or squares day? Or…?
December 6, 2024 at 9:44 AM
It’s doubles day.
6.12.24
How often does this happen? How many times in history has this happened? When will it happen next? What about trebles day? Or squares day? Or…?
6.12.24
How often does this happen? How many times in history has this happened? When will it happen next? What about trebles day? Or squares day? Or…?
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By far the most powerful way to increase primary pupils' chances of becoming capable, confident mathematicians is to ensure they can rapidly recall single-digit addition facts (and their related subtraction facts) and multiplication facts up to 10x10 (and related division facts).
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Interesting article about the Multiplication Tables Check. Bizarre headline though.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Multiplication tables check: are better results good news?
Three years after the Year 4 times tables assessment became statutory, the results from the test continue to improve. So how are schools achieving this, and is it really making pupils better at maths?...
www.tes.com
December 6, 2024 at 10:37 AM
By far the most powerful way to increase primary pupils' chances of becoming capable, confident mathematicians is to ensure they can rapidly recall single-digit addition facts (and their related subtraction facts) and multiplication facts up to 10x10 (and related division facts).
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8 years ago we stopped writing comments in pupils' books and moved to whole class feedback. Teacher workload and pupil outcomes improved dramatically as a result. We have never looked back.
Very pleased to see our case study in @katejonesteach.bsky.social excellent new book.
Very pleased to see our case study in @katejonesteach.bsky.social excellent new book.
December 6, 2024 at 7:14 AM
8 years ago we stopped writing comments in pupils' books and moved to whole class feedback. Teacher workload and pupil outcomes improved dramatically as a result. We have never looked back.
Very pleased to see our case study in @katejonesteach.bsky.social excellent new book.
Very pleased to see our case study in @katejonesteach.bsky.social excellent new book.
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One of the things that keeps me going back to Twitter is that I get fairly regular DMs on there asking me for advice about reading.
Just to be clear: I am more than happy for people to DM on here for the same reason.
Please repost this if you think this info might be useful to someone.
Just to be clear: I am more than happy for people to DM on here for the same reason.
Please repost this if you think this info might be useful to someone.
December 2, 2024 at 10:14 PM
One of the things that keeps me going back to Twitter is that I get fairly regular DMs on there asking me for advice about reading.
Just to be clear: I am more than happy for people to DM on here for the same reason.
Please repost this if you think this info might be useful to someone.
Just to be clear: I am more than happy for people to DM on here for the same reason.
Please repost this if you think this info might be useful to someone.
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Really interesting new study on worked examples which underlines just how easy it is to get things wrong and end up in lethal mutation territory 🧵
November 26, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Really interesting new study on worked examples which underlines just how easy it is to get things wrong and end up in lethal mutation territory 🧵
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What does research evidence say about promoting children's personal, social and emotional development (PSED) in #earlyyears?
Check out this free download from @theeef.bsky.social - useful for prompting professional discussions or for a training session
#edusky
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Check out this free download from @theeef.bsky.social - useful for prompting professional discussions or for a training session
#edusky
https://buff.ly/3V6UfTr
November 25, 2024 at 6:00 AM
What does research evidence say about promoting children's personal, social and emotional development (PSED) in #earlyyears?
Check out this free download from @theeef.bsky.social - useful for prompting professional discussions or for a training session
#edusky
https://buff.ly/3V6UfTr
Check out this free download from @theeef.bsky.social - useful for prompting professional discussions or for a training session
#edusky
https://buff.ly/3V6UfTr
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This is a really exciting idea.
Talking through what we’d do in given scenarios has been the highly of my NPQH so glad we are taking this useful, dialogue form of CPD further.
Looking forward to seeing what the first scenario is! #GetReal
Talking through what we’d do in given scenarios has been the highly of my NPQH so glad we are taking this useful, dialogue form of CPD further.
Looking forward to seeing what the first scenario is! #GetReal
So great to see our new followers 👋🏼
Our very first leadership scenario is dropping very soon and we’ll be holding our first Get Real leadership conversation on Monday 25th November at 8pm right here on Bluesky.
Please join the community and the conversation. It’s time to #GetReal
Our very first leadership scenario is dropping very soon and we’ll be holding our first Get Real leadership conversation on Monday 25th November at 8pm right here on Bluesky.
Please join the community and the conversation. It’s time to #GetReal
November 21, 2024 at 4:47 PM
This is a really exciting idea.
Talking through what we’d do in given scenarios has been the highly of my NPQH so glad we are taking this useful, dialogue form of CPD further.
Looking forward to seeing what the first scenario is! #GetReal
Talking through what we’d do in given scenarios has been the highly of my NPQH so glad we are taking this useful, dialogue form of CPD further.
Looking forward to seeing what the first scenario is! #GetReal
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Today the children just wanted to chat about everything we saw and did - especially the cows and the “Robot on the bus that tells us where to go.” 💖
Forest School 🌳🍂🍁 - the highlight of my week💚☺️
🌟The bus journey, jumping in muddy puddles, collecting treasures, climbing trees & basking in nature.🌟
One of the children commented:
‘I’m so happy to be here looking at the cows.’🐮🥹
So much joy, so much learning.
#earlyyears #play #nature
🌟The bus journey, jumping in muddy puddles, collecting treasures, climbing trees & basking in nature.🌟
One of the children commented:
‘I’m so happy to be here looking at the cows.’🐮🥹
So much joy, so much learning.
#earlyyears #play #nature
November 21, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Today the children just wanted to chat about everything we saw and did - especially the cows and the “Robot on the bus that tells us where to go.” 💖
Feedback lessons from TV (via @teachertapp)
theconversation.com/what-strictl...
Having been at writing moderation tonight, I have now shared this great blog with colleagues as a way of bolstering our conversations on how to best give feedback. Great timing @teachertapp.bsky.social
theconversation.com/what-strictl...
Having been at writing moderation tonight, I have now shared this great blog with colleagues as a way of bolstering our conversations on how to best give feedback. Great timing @teachertapp.bsky.social
What Strictly Come Dancing can teach us about how (and how not) to give feedback
Feedback should clarify what good performance is.
theconversation.com
November 21, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Feedback lessons from TV (via @teachertapp)
theconversation.com/what-strictl...
Having been at writing moderation tonight, I have now shared this great blog with colleagues as a way of bolstering our conversations on how to best give feedback. Great timing @teachertapp.bsky.social
theconversation.com/what-strictl...
Having been at writing moderation tonight, I have now shared this great blog with colleagues as a way of bolstering our conversations on how to best give feedback. Great timing @teachertapp.bsky.social
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Some useful advice here by @teacherhead.bsky.social on how to get good paired talk. I think I'd add 'pair first then square' - i.e. let them go with paired conversation then double up to share. It's less intimidating to share with another pair THEN with whole class. teacherhead.com/2024/04/10/g...
Getting Pair Talk Right. It’s not that complicated but it’s more than ‘having a chat’. Three golden rules.
I’ve written several blogs about Think Pair Share in the past, because I think it’s such an important teaching routine for teachers to master: However, doing this well isn’t massi…
teacherhead.com
November 17, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Some useful advice here by @teacherhead.bsky.social on how to get good paired talk. I think I'd add 'pair first then square' - i.e. let them go with paired conversation then double up to share. It's less intimidating to share with another pair THEN with whole class. teacherhead.com/2024/04/10/g...
Excellent thinking in this blog from Jonathan. Well worth a read.
New blog post
Why Ofsted should not separate teaching from curriculum
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Why Ofsted should not separate teaching from curriculum
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An Unwelcome Divide: Curriculum and Teaching
I remember a time, not so very long ago, when it would have been highly unusual in most English schools for a lesson observer to pay much attention at all to the content being taught. It was very r…
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November 16, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Excellent thinking in this blog from Jonathan. Well worth a read.
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My latest writing - a piece for TES on age and stage informed practice.
"Primary should ring-fence, reflect and champion the unique developmental stage our youngest learners are in. Cogsci is too lean a research base to be educators’ only talking point"
A fascinating read from @emmaturner75.bsky.social to challenge you this morning
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
A fascinating read from @emmaturner75.bsky.social to challenge you this morning
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Why we need research-informed teaching that’s specific to primary
Primary teaching needs to heed the messaging from cognitive science that is so prevalent in secondary schools, but adapt it to fit more closely with age and stage, says Emma Turner
www.tes.com
November 13, 2024 at 6:19 PM
My latest writing - a piece for TES on age and stage informed practice.
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Encourage different types of storyboards to enhance oral retelling, which, in turn, enhances written stories.
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November 13, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Encourage different types of storyboards to enhance oral retelling, which, in turn, enhances written stories.
chrischiversthinks.weebly.com/blog-thinkin...
chrischiversthinks.weebly.com/blog-thinkin...