Joshua Perry
@joshuaperry.bsky.social
School assessment entrepeneur with a MAT background. Co-founder of Carousel Learning (retrieval practice) & Smartgrade (standardised assessment). Occasional writer of massively geeky data-heavy blogs about school MIS: https://bringmoredata.blogspot.com
Cracking blog on English homework
NEW BLOG: A question of homework in English
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@carousel-learning.bsky.social @adamboxereducation.bsky.social
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A question of homework in English
Homework is one of those tricky things in school. The only people that seem to like it are pushy parents, who think every child should be do...
learningfrommymistakesenglish.blogspot.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Cracking blog on English homework
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Are we approaching a Turing Test for Teaching? A deep dive into the evidence on AI tutoring. carlhendrick.substack.com/p/the-algori...
November 8, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Are we approaching a Turing Test for Teaching? A deep dive into the evidence on AI tutoring. carlhendrick.substack.com/p/the-algori...
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@richardselfridge.bsky.social and I will be organising some of our awesome Databusters events to look at IDSR, performance measures, and use of assessment data in schools. Watch this space for dates.
November 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
@richardselfridge.bsky.social and I will be organising some of our awesome Databusters events to look at IDSR, performance measures, and use of assessment data in schools. Watch this space for dates.
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NEW POST
Almost every school I know has a list of Teaching and Learning or curriculum "non-negotiables." But is that a good term to use in schools?
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Almost every school I know has a list of Teaching and Learning or curriculum "non-negotiables." But is that a good term to use in schools?
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
substack.com/home/post/p-...
November 2, 2025 at 6:56 PM
NEW POST
Almost every school I know has a list of Teaching and Learning or curriculum "non-negotiables." But is that a good term to use in schools?
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Almost every school I know has a list of Teaching and Learning or curriculum "non-negotiables." But is that a good term to use in schools?
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.
November 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.
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We had our first DISCO at Brentford two weeks ago. Next stop Wigan and Birmingham. New format, same awesomeness. A whole day of chunky data goodness.
disco.org.uk
disco.org.uk
Data in Schools Conference
The Data in Schools Conference aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to transform the data culture in your school; to make it learning-centred and workload-light.
disco.org.uk
October 26, 2025 at 7:44 AM
We had our first DISCO at Brentford two weeks ago. Next stop Wigan and Birmingham. New format, same awesomeness. A whole day of chunky data goodness.
disco.org.uk
disco.org.uk
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October 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Here's Carl Hendrick talking about the engagement illusion in my latest episode. Engagement does not imply learning!
Link to full episode 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/0hIj...
Link to full episode 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/0hIj...
October 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Here's Carl Hendrick talking about the engagement illusion in my latest episode. Engagement does not imply learning!
Link to full episode 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/0hIj...
Link to full episode 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/0hIj...
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Fed and watered and ready for a great day @insighthq.bsky.social at the Gtech stadium. Brilliant line up. What a way to finish the week! @daisychristo.bsky.social @richardselfridge.bsky.social @jpembroke.bsky.social @joshuaperry.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Fed and watered and ready for a great day @insighthq.bsky.social at the Gtech stadium. Brilliant line up. What a way to finish the week! @daisychristo.bsky.social @richardselfridge.bsky.social @jpembroke.bsky.social @joshuaperry.bsky.social
This is a great example of where AI as the default could make education worse.
As one example one excellent trainee told me they had struggled for a while to get Gen ai to create a worksheet for Spanish vocab. That would have been done in minutes in a collaborative group or even a chat with another teacher. You’d get a whole unit of work most likely from an experienced teacher
October 9, 2025 at 8:25 AM
This is a great example of where AI as the default could make education worse.
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⭐SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT⭐ Steve Wren, Director of Yorkshire Educational Excellence, will join us at DISCO Birmingham as one of our keynote speakers.
Don't miss the chance to join us - and Steve - for a data deep dive! Buy your tickets and check out the full agenda here:
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Don't miss the chance to join us - and Steve - for a data deep dive! Buy your tickets and check out the full agenda here:
buff.ly/GMxUimZ
October 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
⭐SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT⭐ Steve Wren, Director of Yorkshire Educational Excellence, will join us at DISCO Birmingham as one of our keynote speakers.
Don't miss the chance to join us - and Steve - for a data deep dive! Buy your tickets and check out the full agenda here:
buff.ly/GMxUimZ
Don't miss the chance to join us - and Steve - for a data deep dive! Buy your tickets and check out the full agenda here:
buff.ly/GMxUimZ
Adam writes a cracking blog. This one on school improvement priorities is well worth a read.
I am blogging again!!!
Like many others, I've moved over to Substack for a bit of a refresh. First entry is on school improvement - where to start, and what things matter.
I'm weirdly a bit nervous about it it's been so long 😭😭
open.substack.com/pub/adamboxe...
Like many others, I've moved over to Substack for a bit of a refresh. First entry is on school improvement - where to start, and what things matter.
I'm weirdly a bit nervous about it it's been so long 😭😭
open.substack.com/pub/adamboxe...
School Improvement Starts Here: Behaviour, Participation, and Memory
All schools can improve, but it's often hard to know where to start. In most contexts, we can begin by asking three simple questions.
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September 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Adam writes a cracking blog. This one on school improvement priorities is well worth a read.
Hoo boy I can’t wait for this one.
NEW EPISODE
We asked @profbeckyallen.bsky.social what are the three most important things for teachers and leaders to know about assessment.
Number 1? That it's all about learning.
Tune in and share!
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We asked @profbeckyallen.bsky.social what are the three most important things for teachers and leaders to know about assessment.
Number 1? That it's all about learning.
Tune in and share!
open.spotify.com/episode/3Nzb...
September 26, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Hoo boy I can’t wait for this one.
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Moving from "what's the most authoritative answer?" to "what's the most plausible answer?" turns out to have downsides.
“OpenAI admits AI hallucinations are mathematically inevitable, not just engineering flaws”
https://www.computerworld.com/article/4059383/openai-admits-ai-hallucinations-are-mathematically-inevitable-not-just-engineering-flaws.html
https://www.computerworld.com/article/4059383/openai-admits-ai-hallucinations-are-mathematically-inevitable-not-just-engineering-flaws.html
September 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Moving from "what's the most authoritative answer?" to "what's the most plausible answer?" turns out to have downsides.
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Relaxing Tea Better Fucking Work https://theonion.com/relaxing-tea-better-fucking-work-1819579209/
September 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Relaxing Tea Better Fucking Work https://theonion.com/relaxing-tea-better-fucking-work-1819579209/
Super excited about this school data conference in London (Bristol and NW editions also available!)
London! We're on our way!
There are just three weeks to go until DISCO London on Friday 10th October. If you haven't got your ticket yet, don't hang around! Check out the full line-up and buy tickets here:
buff.ly/VsVwMLi
There are just three weeks to go until DISCO London on Friday 10th October. If you haven't got your ticket yet, don't hang around! Check out the full line-up and buy tickets here:
buff.ly/VsVwMLi
September 19, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Super excited about this school data conference in London (Bristol and NW editions also available!)
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An email I got last year following the webinar:
[our] trainee came at break today saying (direct quote): "I just delivered an Adam Boxer style lesson with my tricky Y7 class and what a difference!!! I can't believe how such simple changes made such a big difference to the behaviour"
[our] trainee came at break today saying (direct quote): "I just delivered an Adam Boxer style lesson with my tricky Y7 class and what a difference!!! I can't believe how such simple changes made such a big difference to the behaviour"
🚨BEHAVIOUR WEBINAR IS BACK🚨
Over 100 people came last year, and left with a series of concrete + actionable strategies that make a difference in REAL classrooms
This year, it'll be even better as we have lesson footage!
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/better-beh...
Over 100 people came last year, and left with a series of concrete + actionable strategies that make a difference in REAL classrooms
This year, it'll be even better as we have lesson footage!
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/better-beh...
Better Behaviour: Simple Strategies That Actually Work
In this live webinar, Adam Boxer will outline a number of simple and effective strategies for improving behaviour in your classroom.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 19, 2025 at 10:28 AM
An email I got last year following the webinar:
[our] trainee came at break today saying (direct quote): "I just delivered an Adam Boxer style lesson with my tricky Y7 class and what a difference!!! I can't believe how such simple changes made such a big difference to the behaviour"
[our] trainee came at break today saying (direct quote): "I just delivered an Adam Boxer style lesson with my tricky Y7 class and what a difference!!! I can't believe how such simple changes made such a big difference to the behaviour"
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Likely to be a very good use of £12 if you are struggling with behaviour.
🚨BEHAVIOUR WEBINAR IS BACK🚨
Over 100 people came last year, and left with a series of concrete + actionable strategies that make a difference in REAL classrooms
This year, it'll be even better as we have lesson footage!
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/better-beh...
Over 100 people came last year, and left with a series of concrete + actionable strategies that make a difference in REAL classrooms
This year, it'll be even better as we have lesson footage!
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/better-beh...
Better Behaviour: Simple Strategies That Actually Work
In this live webinar, Adam Boxer will outline a number of simple and effective strategies for improving behaviour in your classroom.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Likely to be a very good use of £12 if you are struggling with behaviour.
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We are 2 days away! bsky.app/profile/roge...
Calling all History, Geography and RS teachers - Teachers Talk Humanities!
Coming to you live and face to face in Manchester.
Expert teacher-speakers, networking and more - 10 days away.
Saturday 20/09 - FREE tickets available here: www.eventbrite.com/e/teachers-t...
Coming to you live and face to face in Manchester.
Expert teacher-speakers, networking and more - 10 days away.
Saturday 20/09 - FREE tickets available here: www.eventbrite.com/e/teachers-t...
September 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
We are 2 days away! bsky.app/profile/roge...
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At lightening speed (for me), I've written up my talk from ResearchED this month. Can AI help with formative assessment? profbeckyallen.substack.com/p/can-ai-hel...
September 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
At lightening speed (for me), I've written up my talk from ResearchED this month. Can AI help with formative assessment? profbeckyallen.substack.com/p/can-ai-hel...
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🚨BEHAVIOUR WEBINAR IS BACK🚨
Over 100 people came last year, and left with a series of concrete + actionable strategies that make a difference in REAL classrooms
This year, it'll be even better as we have lesson footage!
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/better-beh...
Over 100 people came last year, and left with a series of concrete + actionable strategies that make a difference in REAL classrooms
This year, it'll be even better as we have lesson footage!
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/better-beh...
Better Behaviour: Simple Strategies That Actually Work
In this live webinar, Adam Boxer will outline a number of simple and effective strategies for improving behaviour in your classroom.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🚨BEHAVIOUR WEBINAR IS BACK🚨
Over 100 people came last year, and left with a series of concrete + actionable strategies that make a difference in REAL classrooms
This year, it'll be even better as we have lesson footage!
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/better-beh...
Over 100 people came last year, and left with a series of concrete + actionable strategies that make a difference in REAL classrooms
This year, it'll be even better as we have lesson footage!
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/better-beh...
"At my school we are using Carousel Teaching as part of our PD offer for the year, and I can’t recommend it highly enough."
@clairestoneman.bsky.social on cracking form re: assembly line-up / entrance routine / how Carousel Teaching has supported her school's PD.
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@clairestoneman.bsky.social on cracking form re: assembly line-up / entrance routine / how Carousel Teaching has supported her school's PD.
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
Assembly line-up and entrance routine: Don’t fill the silence
Often my posts are a reflection on aspects of school leadership.
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September 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
"At my school we are using Carousel Teaching as part of our PD offer for the year, and I can’t recommend it highly enough."
@clairestoneman.bsky.social on cracking form re: assembly line-up / entrance routine / how Carousel Teaching has supported her school's PD.
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
@clairestoneman.bsky.social on cracking form re: assembly line-up / entrance routine / how Carousel Teaching has supported her school's PD.
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
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The #TDaPE Cymru Conference is being held at St Peter’s School, Cardiff, on Saturday 27th September.
Thinking Deeply about Primary Education is a very popular podcast. This live event has amazing speakers and will be brilliant.
Tickets are only £22.38!
bit.ly/4nneJ6i
Thinking Deeply about Primary Education is a very popular podcast. This live event has amazing speakers and will be brilliant.
Tickets are only £22.38!
bit.ly/4nneJ6i
The Thinking Deeply about Primary Education Conference
A primary education conference organised by the team at TDaPE to raise money for Velindre Cancer Centre
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September 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The #TDaPE Cymru Conference is being held at St Peter’s School, Cardiff, on Saturday 27th September.
Thinking Deeply about Primary Education is a very popular podcast. This live event has amazing speakers and will be brilliant.
Tickets are only £22.38!
bit.ly/4nneJ6i
Thinking Deeply about Primary Education is a very popular podcast. This live event has amazing speakers and will be brilliant.
Tickets are only £22.38!
bit.ly/4nneJ6i
Do we have any other examples in the past decade of people opting to ditch something without clarity on what would be implemented instead, then regretting it?
Is the sector showing buyer's remorse after trading headline Ofsted grades for report cards?
@teachertapp.bsky.social poll shows teachers now far less supportive of the move to drop headline grades, with way more having 'mixed feelings' amid report card criticism
schoolsweek.co.uk/fewer-teache...
@teachertapp.bsky.social poll shows teachers now far less supportive of the move to drop headline grades, with way more having 'mixed feelings' amid report card criticism
schoolsweek.co.uk/fewer-teache...
Ofsted: Fewer teachers now support ditching one-word grades
Poll shows big rise in teachers reporting 'mixed feelings' over inspection change amid report card criticism
schoolsweek.co.uk
September 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Do we have any other examples in the past decade of people opting to ditch something without clarity on what would be implemented instead, then regretting it?
Here are some (healthy) curriculum & assessment trends I'm seeing in MATs:
• More MAT-wide curricula (written or bought-in)
• MAT-wide assessments aligned with curric.
• More unseen assessments (to avoid teaching to test)
• More focus on HOW an assessment will be used to inform curriculum/teaching
• More MAT-wide curricula (written or bought-in)
• MAT-wide assessments aligned with curric.
• More unseen assessments (to avoid teaching to test)
• More focus on HOW an assessment will be used to inform curriculum/teaching
September 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Here are some (healthy) curriculum & assessment trends I'm seeing in MATs:
• More MAT-wide curricula (written or bought-in)
• MAT-wide assessments aligned with curric.
• More unseen assessments (to avoid teaching to test)
• More focus on HOW an assessment will be used to inform curriculum/teaching
• More MAT-wide curricula (written or bought-in)
• MAT-wide assessments aligned with curric.
• More unseen assessments (to avoid teaching to test)
• More focus on HOW an assessment will be used to inform curriculum/teaching