Jennifer Webb
@funkypedagogy.bsky.social
Trust Director of English and Literacy at Carlton Academy Trust | Author | Speaker | CPD | Mum | Wife | ADHD | Founder: The Literacy Community | #EduSky | #UKTeaching | 🇬🇧 🇰🇳
www.funkypedagogy.com
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Less than a week to go!
Huge thanks to @mrsball.bsky.social, @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social, & Adam Kohlbeck, who kindly read the book prior to publication.
Did we mention the LEGEND that is @funkypedagogy.bsky.social was generous enough to write our foreword!?
Unlocking Oracy! amzn.eu/d/dft0jXh
Huge thanks to @mrsball.bsky.social, @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social, & Adam Kohlbeck, who kindly read the book prior to publication.
Did we mention the LEGEND that is @funkypedagogy.bsky.social was generous enough to write our foreword!?
Unlocking Oracy! amzn.eu/d/dft0jXh
September 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Less than a week to go!
Huge thanks to @mrsball.bsky.social, @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social, & Adam Kohlbeck, who kindly read the book prior to publication.
Did we mention the LEGEND that is @funkypedagogy.bsky.social was generous enough to write our foreword!?
Unlocking Oracy! amzn.eu/d/dft0jXh
Huge thanks to @mrsball.bsky.social, @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social, & Adam Kohlbeck, who kindly read the book prior to publication.
Did we mention the LEGEND that is @funkypedagogy.bsky.social was generous enough to write our foreword!?
Unlocking Oracy! amzn.eu/d/dft0jXh
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Currently planning our upcoming #ECT induction day. Any suggestions beyond the obvious items @mrts-ects.bsky.social @litdrive.bsky.social @funkypedagogy.bsky.social ? Thank you in advance.
June 4, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Currently planning our upcoming #ECT induction day. Any suggestions beyond the obvious items @mrts-ects.bsky.social @litdrive.bsky.social @funkypedagogy.bsky.social ? Thank you in advance.
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Free!
Recording plus slides of last night’s ‘Reading for Pleasure and Growth’ webinar! #openingdoors
Please circulate.
englishassociation.ac.uk/reading-for-...
Recording plus slides of last night’s ‘Reading for Pleasure and Growth’ webinar! #openingdoors
Please circulate.
englishassociation.ac.uk/reading-for-...
Reading for pleasure and growth: a fresh perspective from a network of UK schools | The English Association
We support the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of English at all levels of education, from early years to further and higher education and beyond.
englishassociation.ac.uk
May 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Free!
Recording plus slides of last night’s ‘Reading for Pleasure and Growth’ webinar! #openingdoors
Please circulate.
englishassociation.ac.uk/reading-for-...
Recording plus slides of last night’s ‘Reading for Pleasure and Growth’ webinar! #openingdoors
Please circulate.
englishassociation.ac.uk/reading-for-...
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@funkypedagogy.bsky.social Hi Jenny, I wonder if this would be helpful?
Just published, aimed at non-specialist teachers in secondary. An overview of reading development and strategies that can help. With additional leader materials. 😊
Took several years to develop!
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Just published, aimed at non-specialist teachers in secondary. An overview of reading development and strategies that can help. With additional leader materials. 😊
Took several years to develop!
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Supporting all readers in secondary school
A short course for secondary school staff and leaders to support readers at all levels.
www.gov.uk
April 28, 2025 at 10:37 AM
@funkypedagogy.bsky.social Hi Jenny, I wonder if this would be helpful?
Just published, aimed at non-specialist teachers in secondary. An overview of reading development and strategies that can help. With additional leader materials. 😊
Took several years to develop!
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Just published, aimed at non-specialist teachers in secondary. An overview of reading development and strategies that can help. With additional leader materials. 😊
Took several years to develop!
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Genius idea during @englishassociation.bsky.social webinar with @openingdoors.bsky.social from @funkypedagogy.bsky.social Local residents and businesses purchase books for the school library from a desired list via local indie bookstore! Win win! 📖👏🏽
May 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Genius idea during @englishassociation.bsky.social webinar with @openingdoors.bsky.social from @funkypedagogy.bsky.social Local residents and businesses purchase books for the school library from a desired list via local indie bookstore! Win win! 📖👏🏽
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@thinktalkleah.bsky.social @funkypedagogy.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social @lauraspargo.bsky.social @justimaginecentre.bsky.social @uklitassociation.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social @raesnape.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social @jillberry102.bsky.social
Free!
Recording plus slides of last night’s ‘Reading for Pleasure and Growth’ webinar! #openingdoors
Please circulate.
englishassociation.ac.uk/reading-for-...
Recording plus slides of last night’s ‘Reading for Pleasure and Growth’ webinar! #openingdoors
Please circulate.
englishassociation.ac.uk/reading-for-...
Reading for pleasure and growth: a fresh perspective from a network of UK schools | The English Association
We support the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of English at all levels of education, from early years to further and higher education and beyond.
englishassociation.ac.uk
May 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Looking forward to contributing to the conversation on developing volitional reading habits and enjoyment. FREE webinar with the marvellous @englishassociation.bsky.social
@itlworldwide.bsky.social @crownhousepub.bsky.social @hallsvillesch.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @theliteracyleader.bsky.social @agentapostrophe.bsky.social @martingalway.bsky.social @dlmartin85.bsky.social
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Next week via @englishassociation.bsky.social
Big numbers have registered. It's a webinar so room for more! @hallsvillesch.bsky.social @son1bun.bsky.social @robgasson.bsky.social @celtacademies.bsky.social @nicklowryed.bsky.social
englishassociation.ac.uk/is-literary-...
Next week via @englishassociation.bsky.social
Big numbers have registered. It's a webinar so room for more! @hallsvillesch.bsky.social @son1bun.bsky.social @robgasson.bsky.social @celtacademies.bsky.social @nicklowryed.bsky.social
englishassociation.ac.uk/is-literary-...
April 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Looking forward to contributing to the conversation on developing volitional reading habits and enjoyment. FREE webinar with the marvellous @englishassociation.bsky.social
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We are privileged to have @funkypedagogy.bsky.social as our special guest! 👇
@myf1990.bsky.social @xris32.bsky.social
@myf1990.bsky.social @xris32.bsky.social
Looking forward to contributing to the conversation on developing volitional reading habits and enjoyment. FREE webinar with the marvellous @englishassociation.bsky.social
April 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
We are privileged to have @funkypedagogy.bsky.social as our special guest! 👇
@myf1990.bsky.social @xris32.bsky.social
@myf1990.bsky.social @xris32.bsky.social
A new post from me on writing - part one:
This is based on my talk from the LitDrive conference last month.
#EduSky #UKTeachers #UKEd #EnglishTeachers #TeamEnglish
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This is based on my talk from the LitDrive conference last month.
#EduSky #UKTeachers #UKEd #EnglishTeachers #TeamEnglish
funkypedagogy.com/a-writing-cu...
A Writing Curriculum (Part 1) | Funky Pedagogy
Latest A Writing Curriculum (Part 1) blog post from funkypedagogy, serving up a fresh slice of news on all things education!
funkypedagogy.com
April 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
A new post from me on writing - part one:
This is based on my talk from the LitDrive conference last month.
#EduSky #UKTeachers #UKEd #EnglishTeachers #TeamEnglish
funkypedagogy.com/a-writing-cu...
This is based on my talk from the LitDrive conference last month.
#EduSky #UKTeachers #UKEd #EnglishTeachers #TeamEnglish
funkypedagogy.com/a-writing-cu...
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The OUP team are at the @litdrive.bsky.social conference today! Come and say hi to Katie & Alex to check out #Rollercoasters plus #OxfordRevise English Language & NEW English Literature revision guides! 👋📚 #TeamEnglish #LitdriveCPD25 @funkypedagogy.bsky.social @lyndsaybawden.bsky.social
March 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The OUP team are at the @litdrive.bsky.social conference today! Come and say hi to Katie & Alex to check out #Rollercoasters plus #OxfordRevise English Language & NEW English Literature revision guides! 👋📚 #TeamEnglish #LitdriveCPD25 @funkypedagogy.bsky.social @lyndsaybawden.bsky.social
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You can purchase the entire series via the link below. @funkypedagogy.bsky.social
Looking forward to delivering the THIRD in our series on Writing and SEND in the English classroom with the incomparable @funkypedagogy.bsky.social this evening! You can still get tickets and access the recordings from the sessions you’ve missed from here- funkypedagogy.com/product/writ...
Writing and SEND in the English Classroom | Funky Pedagogy
This course is co-designed and delivered by Jennifer Webb and Amjad Ali. Why is writing so hard? What can we do about it? How can we help students to write MORE and write BETTER? How can we build u...
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March 18, 2025 at 8:35 AM
You can purchase the entire series via the link below. @funkypedagogy.bsky.social
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11. Highly readable and very useful. Will be passing to colleagues at school! Thank you @funkypedagogy.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
11. Highly readable and very useful. Will be passing to colleagues at school! Thank you @funkypedagogy.bsky.social
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“Poetry, above all, is a series of intense moments - its power is not in narrative. I'm not dealing with facts, I'm dealing with emotion.”
― Carol Ann Duffy
Perfect stimulus for a y13 essay planning lesson on that very topic (intense emotions).
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― Carol Ann Duffy
Perfect stimulus for a y13 essay planning lesson on that very topic (intense emotions).
🍎🎓📚
March 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
“Poetry, above all, is a series of intense moments - its power is not in narrative. I'm not dealing with facts, I'm dealing with emotion.”
― Carol Ann Duffy
Perfect stimulus for a y13 essay planning lesson on that very topic (intense emotions).
🍎🎓📚
― Carol Ann Duffy
Perfect stimulus for a y13 essay planning lesson on that very topic (intense emotions).
🍎🎓📚
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Excited to get stuck in to this by @funkypedagogy.bsky.social this weekend
February 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Excited to get stuck in to this by @funkypedagogy.bsky.social this weekend
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This episode’s guest on The (Un)official Teacher’s Manual Podcast is Assistant Principal and best-selling education author, Jennifer Webb @funkypedagogy.bsky.social
Here Jennifer offers 5 tips to motivate reluctant writers:
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Here Jennifer offers 5 tips to motivate reluctant writers:
open.spotify.com/episode/5r6p...
5 Tips to Motivate Reluctant Writers - Jennifer Webb
The (Un)official Teacher's Manual · Episode
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February 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This episode’s guest on The (Un)official Teacher’s Manual Podcast is Assistant Principal and best-selling education author, Jennifer Webb @funkypedagogy.bsky.social
Here Jennifer offers 5 tips to motivate reluctant writers:
open.spotify.com/episode/5r6p...
Here Jennifer offers 5 tips to motivate reluctant writers:
open.spotify.com/episode/5r6p...
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'I'm not in want of a wife — just a teacher who teaches Pride and Prejudice!' Shelby Knighten, doctoral student at the University of Oxford, is seeking teachers to talk to who teach Jane Austen's novel at GCSE. If you can help, get in touch at shelby.knighten@education.ox.ac.uk! #teamenglish
February 19, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Recorded a while ago, but I really enjoyed talking to Omar about writing 😁
This episode’s guest on The (Un)official Teacher’s Manual Podcast is Assistant Principal and best-selling education author, Jennifer Webb @funkypedagogy.bsky.social
Here Jennifer offers 5 tips to motivate reluctant writers:
open.spotify.com/episode/5r6p...
Here Jennifer offers 5 tips to motivate reluctant writers:
open.spotify.com/episode/5r6p...
5 Tips to Motivate Reluctant Writers - Jennifer Webb
The (Un)official Teacher's Manual · Episode
open.spotify.com
February 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Recorded a while ago, but I really enjoyed talking to Omar about writing 😁
Do you want to develop your KS3 curriculum? I’m running my ‘Crafting Curriculum’ course again in March and April. My courses are always more practical than theoretical, and deal with the reality of working in schools. Join us live or just get the recording: funkypedagogy.com/product/craf...
Crafting KS3 Curriculum 2025 | Funky Pedagogy
Do you want to develop your KS3 curriculum? In this course, Jenny will support you to: Audit what you already have in place and identify where to make tweaks and changes. Map writing skills and op...
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February 17, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Do you want to develop your KS3 curriculum? I’m running my ‘Crafting Curriculum’ course again in March and April. My courses are always more practical than theoretical, and deal with the reality of working in schools. Join us live or just get the recording: funkypedagogy.com/product/craf...
I felt extremely proud to represent Carlton Academy Trust at the @innerdrive.bsky.social T&L Summit today - it felt good to take a bit of Bradford down to Eton College and share our work with colleagues across the sector.
Thanks so much @bradleybusch.bsky.social and team!
#EduSky #UKTeaching
Thanks so much @bradleybusch.bsky.social and team!
#EduSky #UKTeaching
February 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
I felt extremely proud to represent Carlton Academy Trust at the @innerdrive.bsky.social T&L Summit today - it felt good to take a bit of Bradford down to Eton College and share our work with colleagues across the sector.
Thanks so much @bradleybusch.bsky.social and team!
#EduSky #UKTeaching
Thanks so much @bradleybusch.bsky.social and team!
#EduSky #UKTeaching
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@funkypedagogy.bsky.social talking about effective CPD and how using internal expertise is often the best solution to a problem
February 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
@funkypedagogy.bsky.social talking about effective CPD and how using internal expertise is often the best solution to a problem
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This is a superb text, accessible & thought-provoking. I also really enjoyed @funkypedagogy.bsky.social’s Metacognition Handbook, a really good, engaging read. #edchatie
February 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This is a superb text, accessible & thought-provoking. I also really enjoyed @funkypedagogy.bsky.social’s Metacognition Handbook, a really good, engaging read. #edchatie
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Amazing session from brilliant @funkypedagogy.bsky.social ! Thanks to everyone who joined us this evening.
A brilliant #ConnectED Live event with special guest @funkypedagogy.bsky.social tonight on teaching writing. I will take away so many important and practical ideas. Thank you! @shirley01756.bsky.social @jgprofdev.bsky.social
February 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Amazing session from brilliant @funkypedagogy.bsky.social ! Thanks to everyone who joined us this evening.
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Looking forward to delivering the THIRD in our series on Writing and SEND in the English classroom with the incomparable @funkypedagogy.bsky.social this evening! You can still get tickets and access the recordings from the sessions you’ve missed from here- funkypedagogy.com/product/writ...
Writing and SEND in the English Classroom | Funky Pedagogy
This course is co-designed and delivered by Jennifer Webb and Amjad Ali. Why is writing so hard? What can we do about it? How can we help students to write MORE and write BETTER? How can we build u...
funkypedagogy.com
February 4, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Looking forward to delivering the THIRD in our series on Writing and SEND in the English classroom with the incomparable @funkypedagogy.bsky.social this evening! You can still get tickets and access the recordings from the sessions you’ve missed from here- funkypedagogy.com/product/writ...
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@funkypedagogy.bsky.social has been inspirational in leading the ambitious reading strategy at Carlton Academy Trust.
We are incredibly proud that Lexonik Leap has enabled the Trust's weakest readers to see an average turnaround progress of 25 months in just four months.
lexonik.co.uk
#EduSky
We are incredibly proud that Lexonik Leap has enabled the Trust's weakest readers to see an average turnaround progress of 25 months in just four months.
lexonik.co.uk
#EduSky
February 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
@funkypedagogy.bsky.social has been inspirational in leading the ambitious reading strategy at Carlton Academy Trust.
We are incredibly proud that Lexonik Leap has enabled the Trust's weakest readers to see an average turnaround progress of 25 months in just four months.
lexonik.co.uk
#EduSky
We are incredibly proud that Lexonik Leap has enabled the Trust's weakest readers to see an average turnaround progress of 25 months in just four months.
lexonik.co.uk
#EduSky
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It’s not too late to sign up for this FREE event with @funkypedagogy.bsky.social on The Writing Cycle 6th Feb 4-5pm.
Sign up here
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@shirley01756.bsky.social @nikkisullivan.bsky.social @jgprofdev.bsky.social
Sign up here
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@shirley01756.bsky.social @nikkisullivan.bsky.social @jgprofdev.bsky.social
January 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
It’s not too late to sign up for this FREE event with @funkypedagogy.bsky.social on The Writing Cycle 6th Feb 4-5pm.
Sign up here
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7a6434...
@shirley01756.bsky.social @nikkisullivan.bsky.social @jgprofdev.bsky.social
Sign up here
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7a6434...
@shirley01756.bsky.social @nikkisullivan.bsky.social @jgprofdev.bsky.social