Charlie Pearson
@cornishwelsh.bsky.social
Deputy headteacher - teacher of English, politics, drama and PE - passionate about education, sport, books and my friends and family. Based in Gloucestershire #edusky #uked
NPQH passed! Whoop.
July 30, 2025 at 9:31 AM
NPQH passed! Whoop.
NPQH assessment period has arrived and with it the dread! Best of luck to anyone else tackling it over the next week and being bitter about the gorgeous weather #NPQH #Headteacher
April 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
NPQH assessment period has arrived and with it the dread! Best of luck to anyone else tackling it over the next week and being bitter about the gorgeous weather #NPQH #Headteacher
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Are you thinking about a career in teaching? Find out more at one of our upcoming Teacher Taster Days or Online Information Events. To book your place, go to
www.gitep.org.uk/events/
#teachertraining #traintoteach #PGCE #SCITT #gloucestershire #getintoteaching
www.gitep.org.uk/events/
#teachertraining #traintoteach #PGCE #SCITT #gloucestershire #getintoteaching
February 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Are you thinking about a career in teaching? Find out more at one of our upcoming Teacher Taster Days or Online Information Events. To book your place, go to
www.gitep.org.uk/events/
#teachertraining #traintoteach #PGCE #SCITT #gloucestershire #getintoteaching
www.gitep.org.uk/events/
#teachertraining #traintoteach #PGCE #SCITT #gloucestershire #getintoteaching
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Some glowing feedback from a former trainee😊
Find out more about GITEP's outstanding school-based teacher training at www.gitep.org.uk
#teachertraining #traintoteach #pgce #gloucestershire #getintoteaching #ofstedoutstanding
Find out more about GITEP's outstanding school-based teacher training at www.gitep.org.uk
#teachertraining #traintoteach #pgce #gloucestershire #getintoteaching #ofstedoutstanding
February 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Some glowing feedback from a former trainee😊
Find out more about GITEP's outstanding school-based teacher training at www.gitep.org.uk
#teachertraining #traintoteach #pgce #gloucestershire #getintoteaching #ofstedoutstanding
Find out more about GITEP's outstanding school-based teacher training at www.gitep.org.uk
#teachertraining #traintoteach #pgce #gloucestershire #getintoteaching #ofstedoutstanding
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Calling all future English teachers! We offer:
• School-based teacher training delivered by practising teachers
• Subject knowledge focus including language, literature, drama and media
• PGCE and QTS
www.gitep.org.uk/english
#TeacherTraining #EnglishTeaching #Gloucestershire #PGCE #QTS
• School-based teacher training delivered by practising teachers
• Subject knowledge focus including language, literature, drama and media
• PGCE and QTS
www.gitep.org.uk/english
#TeacherTraining #EnglishTeaching #Gloucestershire #PGCE #QTS
February 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Calling all future English teachers! We offer:
• School-based teacher training delivered by practising teachers
• Subject knowledge focus including language, literature, drama and media
• PGCE and QTS
www.gitep.org.uk/english
#TeacherTraining #EnglishTeaching #Gloucestershire #PGCE #QTS
• School-based teacher training delivered by practising teachers
• Subject knowledge focus including language, literature, drama and media
• PGCE and QTS
www.gitep.org.uk/english
#TeacherTraining #EnglishTeaching #Gloucestershire #PGCE #QTS
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#NationalCareersWeek
We asked our trainees what inspired them to train as a teacher and 3 reasons stood out:
⭐To make a difference to young people’s lives
❤️ Because I love my subject
💡 I was inspired by my own teacher
👉 www.gitep.org.uk
#NCW2025 #getintoteaching #futureteachers #TraintoTeach
We asked our trainees what inspired them to train as a teacher and 3 reasons stood out:
⭐To make a difference to young people’s lives
❤️ Because I love my subject
💡 I was inspired by my own teacher
👉 www.gitep.org.uk
#NCW2025 #getintoteaching #futureteachers #TraintoTeach
March 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
#NationalCareersWeek
We asked our trainees what inspired them to train as a teacher and 3 reasons stood out:
⭐To make a difference to young people’s lives
❤️ Because I love my subject
💡 I was inspired by my own teacher
👉 www.gitep.org.uk
#NCW2025 #getintoteaching #futureteachers #TraintoTeach
We asked our trainees what inspired them to train as a teacher and 3 reasons stood out:
⭐To make a difference to young people’s lives
❤️ Because I love my subject
💡 I was inspired by my own teacher
👉 www.gitep.org.uk
#NCW2025 #getintoteaching #futureteachers #TraintoTeach
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! 🏴🏴🏴
March 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! 🏴🏴🏴
Just a quick public service announcement for teachers on half term to turn off that alarm ⏰
February 16, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Just a quick public service announcement for teachers on half term to turn off that alarm ⏰
Does anyone just spend the entire time cringing when watching the apprentice- I don’t think I can watch anymore
February 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Does anyone just spend the entire time cringing when watching the apprentice- I don’t think I can watch anymore
I’m doing a training session for hosting aspiring to senior leadership and thought I’d include a few ‘day in the life’ examples - would anyone care to share a typical day in the life as assistant or deputy head?
February 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I’m doing a training session for hosting aspiring to senior leadership and thought I’d include a few ‘day in the life’ examples - would anyone care to share a typical day in the life as assistant or deputy head?
February 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I’m doing a training session for hosting aspiring to senior leadership and thought I’d include a few ‘day in the life’ examples - would anyone care to share a typical day in the life as assistant or deputy head?
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We're 5 months into January but we can now confidently say that there is only 1 day left! It's been a long one but you did it! We did it and we're almost there.
January 30, 2025 at 8:56 AM
We're 5 months into January but we can now confidently say that there is only 1 day left! It's been a long one but you did it! We did it and we're almost there.
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Updates to 2026 AQA English Language exam:
‘The changes will affect current Year 10 students taking exams in summer 2026 and onwards. Current Year 11 and those students resitting exams in November 2025 will not see any changes to the exam papers.’
www.aqa.org.uk/news/gcse-en...
‘The changes will affect current Year 10 students taking exams in summer 2026 and onwards. Current Year 11 and those students resitting exams in November 2025 will not see any changes to the exam papers.’
www.aqa.org.uk/news/gcse-en...
GCSE English Language: updates to our assessments for summer 2026
Announcing changes to increase exam paper and mark scheme clarity for GCSE English Language.
www.aqa.org.uk
January 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Updates to 2026 AQA English Language exam:
‘The changes will affect current Year 10 students taking exams in summer 2026 and onwards. Current Year 11 and those students resitting exams in November 2025 will not see any changes to the exam papers.’
www.aqa.org.uk/news/gcse-en...
‘The changes will affect current Year 10 students taking exams in summer 2026 and onwards. Current Year 11 and those students resitting exams in November 2025 will not see any changes to the exam papers.’
www.aqa.org.uk/news/gcse-en...
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Would you help me with a bit of research I'm doing, please?
Working in schools in 2024 is challenging - but can also be hugely rewarding.
What qualities do we need/want from the adults working in our schools today?
Working in schools in 2024 is challenging - but can also be hugely rewarding.
What qualities do we need/want from the adults working in our schools today?
November 25, 2024 at 1:22 PM
Would you help me with a bit of research I'm doing, please?
Working in schools in 2024 is challenging - but can also be hugely rewarding.
What qualities do we need/want from the adults working in our schools today?
Working in schools in 2024 is challenging - but can also be hugely rewarding.
What qualities do we need/want from the adults working in our schools today?
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"Instead of saying ‘Have you finished? we might say ‘Tell me what you’ve learnt.’ " suggests @marymyatt.bsky.social: marymyatt.substack.com/p/have-my-pu...
Have my pupils 'got' it?
Well hello there, and welcome to update #101!
marymyatt.substack.com
November 17, 2024 at 4:27 PM
"Instead of saying ‘Have you finished? we might say ‘Tell me what you’ve learnt.’ " suggests @marymyatt.bsky.social: marymyatt.substack.com/p/have-my-pu...
Hello
Asking as an auntie … can anyone tell me if T levels are any good? My niece eventually wants to go to uni … will she be able to with this route? #edusky #educhat #furthereducation
Asking as an auntie … can anyone tell me if T levels are any good? My niece eventually wants to go to uni … will she be able to with this route? #edusky #educhat #furthereducation
August 23, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Hello
Asking as an auntie … can anyone tell me if T levels are any good? My niece eventually wants to go to uni … will she be able to with this route? #edusky #educhat #furthereducation
Asking as an auntie … can anyone tell me if T levels are any good? My niece eventually wants to go to uni … will she be able to with this route? #edusky #educhat #furthereducation
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*NEW blog* Do your pupils work hard enough?
Inspired by discussions on Bluesky earlier.
bunsenblue.wordpress.com/2024/08/17/d...
Inspired by discussions on Bluesky earlier.
bunsenblue.wordpress.com/2024/08/17/d...
Do your pupils work hard enough?
Let's indulge in two thought experiments. Scenario 1. Imagine you have no data about a class you start to teach in September. You have no knowledge about their prior attainment and no knowledge about ...
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August 17, 2024 at 7:27 PM
*NEW blog* Do your pupils work hard enough?
Inspired by discussions on Bluesky earlier.
bunsenblue.wordpress.com/2024/08/17/d...
Inspired by discussions on Bluesky earlier.
bunsenblue.wordpress.com/2024/08/17/d...
Moved office from my old school to my new school today - very strange feeling.
a baby is making a funny face while wearing an orange and white shirt .
ALT: a baby is making a funny face while wearing an orange and white shirt .
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August 21, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Moved office from my old school to my new school today - very strange feeling.