Louise Stubbs
louisestubbs.bsky.social
Louise Stubbs
@louisestubbs.bsky.social
#EduSky Assistant Vice Principal for T and L/ ELE/ SLE/ FCCT mum to a teen/ wife/ lover of rubbish telly. Opinions are my own!
Manchester, U.K.
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WomenEd is TEN!

Come and join us for a free online joyous celebration on 24 May. Opportunities to contribute!

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Please RT
May 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Here’s a question - a man has given up his seat for me on the tram - despite my protestations- is chivalry alive and well? Or do I look old? (Am earring the mum uniform of summer dress, white trainers and over shoulder handbag)
May 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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We need to amplify women who made or make a difference. We need to look for ways, even small ways to make a difference in our corners of the world! Push back! Rise up! #WomenEd @womened.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This is a great track from a great singer - give her a listen and a follow if you can open.spotify.com/track/6INjNT...
A Thousand Days
Amelia Giovanelli · A Thousand Days · Song · 2024
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January 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
@teachertapp.bsky.social am super proud to achieve this today!
January 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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‼️ 🔔 Competition

Want to win a copy of my book Is Leadership A Race?

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Winner announced Sunday at 10pm
November 22, 2024 at 8:38 PM
@lesleyg25.bsky.social welcome! I’ve been here a while!
November 21, 2024 at 11:15 PM
A big Blue Sky welcome to @beth-southern.bsky.social
November 18, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Am very tired this weekend in part because I have been unable to put this book down! Every teacher needs to read this - it should be compulsory for all ITT programmes! @embracescitt.bsky.social
November 16, 2024 at 8:21 AM
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The English HOD Hangout is back. Our first meeting takes place at 7.30pm on October 14th. Free to sign up. Go to litdrive.org.uk/events. Select 'Subject Leadership Forum 1'

The first meeting is going to look at the summer results!

Please spread the word! #englishhodhangout
September 30, 2024 at 7:28 PM
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There are 4 practical tasks that all teachers need to become expert in to develop as curriculum designers:
✔️Data analysis - pupils' needs
✔️Active Learning Objectives
✔️Sequencing learning - coherence
✔️Assessment - to identify next steps
enquiries@impact.wales
September 30, 2024 at 9:30 PM
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***Old Blog***

I've been thinking a lot about school improvement in my new role and this old blog about really getting to the bottom of the problem came to mind.

teachreal.wordpress.com/2021/08/24/w...
What’s Your Problem?
School improvement is a complex thing. Whilst some seem to believe it can be done almost overnight and have even got some great examples to share, for most of the rest of us, it is a long slog whic…
teachreal.wordpress.com
September 28, 2024 at 4:38 PM
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Teachers/Headteachers: Teach Well Toolkit is launching an independent review: 'The Impact of Burnout on the Teaching Profession in the UK'. Findings will be shared publicly and with DfE. We are looking for former/current educators to join our panel www.teachwelltoolkit.com/pages/teach-...
September 26, 2024 at 9:46 AM
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When does homework go wrong, and how can we put it right?

By me for @tesmagazine.bsky.social
www.tes.com/magazine/arc...
5 rules to make homework worth their time (and yours)
Too often, homework is a waste of time for all involved. So here, Mark Enser gives his view on what worthwhile homework looks like
www.tes.com
September 29, 2024 at 6:35 AM
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NEW BLOG POST!

How do we make decisions in the classroom?

Why it is important to unpick what why and how we do things when we plan lessons.

Linked to Aristotle's notion of phronesis.

#UKEd #EduSky #AcademicSky #EduBlogUK

www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/how-do-...
How do we make decisions in the classroom?
How do teachers make decisions in the classroom and how do we make sure they are the right ones?
www.researchtoclassroom.com
September 28, 2024 at 3:39 PM
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NEW Have you booked a place on our new Community Forum for English Trust Leaders? Aimed at colleagues leading English across a number of schools, these sessions will support in sharing effective practice and hear from a range of brilliant guest speakers. To book: https://buff.ly/3MNHN6N
September 29, 2024 at 7:00 AM
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Just booked tickets to #LitdriveCPD25 . So excited!
🗓️ #LitdriveCPD25 🗓️

Tickets for #LitdriveCPD25 are now on sale! Our national conference will be held at Aston University, Birmingham on Saturday 29 March. Joining us? Tag us to let us know! 🐝

Get your tickets here: https://buff.ly/4egekhH

#LitdriveCPD #TeamEnglish @Team_English1
September 28, 2024 at 6:54 AM
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The EEF have released new and updated resources to help schools maximise the impact of their Pupil Premium funding
Updated Guide to the Pupil Premium and Promising Programmes hub. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-and...
New and updated resources to help schools maximise the impact… | EEF
Updated Guide to the Pupil Premium and Promising Programmes hub.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
September 23, 2024 at 6:03 AM
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Teacher Tapp are giving you the chance to win a BRAND NEW tablet! 😱

Samsung or Apple? The choice is yours…just answer 5 days in-a-row on the app to receive a ticket into the prize draw 👀

Head over to the app now: bit.ly/DownloadTeacherTapp
September 28, 2024 at 5:08 AM
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Our draw ends on the 30th September! To make sure you’ve got the maximum number of tickets you can get, be sure to tap every day 💪
Did you know that 62% of teachers generally use Apple products?! 🍏

To be in with a chance to scoop either an iPad or Samsung tablet, answer five days in a row on Teacher Tapp for a ticket into our September prize draw!

Apple V Android - what will you choose? 📲
September 28, 2024 at 4:38 AM
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Ok. Blooming excited. After months of planning I'm pleased to say we are recruiting for a pilot cohort for a *very cool* new PD course for school leaders.

The focus? Building pupil engagement and sense of belonging.

Full info on the link below/DM me for a chat!

www.ambition.org.uk/programmes/b...
Build Pupil Engagement and Belonging
Foster engagement in secondary school pupils - increasing the value and enjoyment pupils get out of coming to school every day.
www.ambition.org.uk
September 26, 2024 at 2:43 PM
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Are you a PP Lead considering your Pupil Premium Strategy? Last week, the @EducEndowFoundn updated their Pupil Premium resources to help you to raise the attainment of pupils from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. See more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
September 26, 2024 at 6:05 AM
Woke up early so have been giving my views www.gov.uk/government/c...
We all need to - it was quite cathartic!
Improving the curriculum and assessment system
We're inviting people to share their ideas for potential improvements to the curriculum and assessment system in England.
www.gov.uk
September 28, 2024 at 6:30 AM
This!
Your views on curriculum and assessment are needed... and call me naive but I think this explanation (from consult.education.gov.uk) is very encouraging. You have until November 22nd, go for it!
September 27, 2024 at 7:52 PM