Natalie Williams
@missnwi.bsky.social
Second in English | ITT mentor | MCCT | Literature examiner | Staff Governor | MA English | Chow Chow mother ✌️☘️
Set myself a goal to build better health and fitness habits over the summer break. Proud to say that I completed my first 6k run this morning! 🏃♀️
August 28, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Set myself a goal to build better health and fitness habits over the summer break. Proud to say that I completed my first 6k run this morning! 🏃♀️
"...real engagement is something deeper — and rarer. It’s the sustained effort to master something hard." Been thinking about this a lot recently in my own classroom. Too many students becoming disengaged when the answers do not come to them immediately.
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This 100%. I have ummed and arrhed over whether to get mini whiteboards. Are they another fad? Will they be more trouble than they are worth ? However, my reasons for getting them are not to create a fun child centred universe. No, it's much more mundane.
This 100%. I have ummed and arrhed over whether to get mini whiteboards. Are they another fad? Will they be more trouble than they are worth ? However, my reasons for getting them are not to create a fun child centred universe. No, it's much more mundane.
Is there an "engagement crisis" in schools?
Why chasing 'fun' and 'relevance' could kill learning
daviddidau.substack.com
July 14, 2025 at 5:51 AM
"...real engagement is something deeper — and rarer. It’s the sustained effort to master something hard." Been thinking about this a lot recently in my own classroom. Too many students becoming disengaged when the answers do not come to them immediately.
My paper 1 predictions are now locked in. Macbeth 4:3 and masculinity / ACC stave 5 and forgiveness 👑🎄
Literature paper 1 is a week away. Anyone got any question predictions? 👑🎄
May 10, 2025 at 6:42 AM
My paper 1 predictions are now locked in. Macbeth 4:3 and masculinity / ACC stave 5 and forgiveness 👑🎄
Literature paper 1 is a week away. Anyone got any question predictions? 👑🎄
May 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Literature paper 1 is a week away. Anyone got any question predictions? 👑🎄
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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...
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...
How I spent my Sunday. Pretty happy with the result 🥰
April 7, 2025 at 10:09 AM
How I spent my Sunday. Pretty happy with the result 🥰
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Growing Middle Leaders: leading professional development in your team
In this blog professor Stuart Kime explores how middle leaders can become the engine room for professional development in their teams and help their colleagues to grow and thrive.
Read it here 👉 buff.ly/We9KPjD
#EduBlogShare
In this blog professor Stuart Kime explores how middle leaders can become the engine room for professional development in their teams and help their colleagues to grow and thrive.
Read it here 👉 buff.ly/We9KPjD
#EduBlogShare
Growing Middle Leaders – Leading PD in your team
Learn about the influence of middle leaders on professional development and their unique support for teaching excellence.
buff.ly
April 1, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Growing Middle Leaders: leading professional development in your team
In this blog professor Stuart Kime explores how middle leaders can become the engine room for professional development in their teams and help their colleagues to grow and thrive.
Read it here 👉 buff.ly/We9KPjD
#EduBlogShare
In this blog professor Stuart Kime explores how middle leaders can become the engine room for professional development in their teams and help their colleagues to grow and thrive.
Read it here 👉 buff.ly/We9KPjD
#EduBlogShare
Reposted by Natalie Williams
New on @MyattandCo my webinar introducing
KS3: The Ambitious Years
We’re aiming to position Key Stage 3 as the ‘intellectual powerhouse’ of the secondary school!
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KS3: The Ambitious Years
We’re aiming to position Key Stage 3 as the ‘intellectual powerhouse’ of the secondary school!
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March 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
New on @MyattandCo my webinar introducing
KS3: The Ambitious Years
We’re aiming to position Key Stage 3 as the ‘intellectual powerhouse’ of the secondary school!
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KS3: The Ambitious Years
We’re aiming to position Key Stage 3 as the ‘intellectual powerhouse’ of the secondary school!
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Reposted by Natalie Williams
I don't generally go nuts for learning from leaders in other domains, but I would strongly recommend Gareth Southgate's Dimbleby Lecture. I found what he said about creating the right culture spot on and quite moving. He brings together when so many are keen to divide. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
The Richard Dimbleby Lecture - Sir Gareth Southgate
Former England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate reflects on his personal journey as a leader and the importance of belief and resilience.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I don't generally go nuts for learning from leaders in other domains, but I would strongly recommend Gareth Southgate's Dimbleby Lecture. I found what he said about creating the right culture spot on and quite moving. He brings together when so many are keen to divide. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
How do you know when it's time to move schools? Seem to be stuck in a bit of a funk and wondering if I need something different...
January 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
How do you know when it's time to move schools? Seem to be stuck in a bit of a funk and wondering if I need something different...
Shh all of you with your snow days. Day 1, Spring term, here we go...!
January 6, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Shh all of you with your snow days. Day 1, Spring term, here we go...!
Stupidly braved the storm for new nails and a Greggs mint mocha 🖤💚
December 7, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Stupidly braved the storm for new nails and a Greggs mint mocha 🖤💚
Curious to hear how others teach kS4 literature essay structures. I know that AQA don't have a preference, but do people recommend students begin their essay with evidence from the extract or use the text in a more chronological structure or something else? #TeamEnglish @teamenglish1.bsky.social
November 25, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Curious to hear how others teach kS4 literature essay structures. I know that AQA don't have a preference, but do people recommend students begin their essay with evidence from the extract or use the text in a more chronological structure or something else? #TeamEnglish @teamenglish1.bsky.social
Anxiety has peaked and am having a real crisis of faith in myself at work. What can I do to break this funk? #edusky @edusky.bsky.social
November 25, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Anxiety has peaked and am having a real crisis of faith in myself at work. What can I do to break this funk? #edusky @edusky.bsky.social
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🚨 We've just pressed send on our first newsletter: the *Steplab Snapshot* 🚨
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November 11, 2024 at 5:17 PM
🚨 We've just pressed send on our first newsletter: the *Steplab Snapshot* 🚨
Want to win:
🎁 Merch for you and your team?
📙 Copies of @joshpd.bsky.social's *Responsive Coaching* book?
Simply SHARE this post AND sign-up to our newsletter 👉 steplab.co/newsletter
🏆 One winner announced Mon 18th Nov!
Want to win:
🎁 Merch for you and your team?
📙 Copies of @joshpd.bsky.social's *Responsive Coaching* book?
Simply SHARE this post AND sign-up to our newsletter 👉 steplab.co/newsletter
🏆 One winner announced Mon 18th Nov!
If only there were more hours in the day...
November 11, 2024 at 7:17 PM
If only there were more hours in the day...
Need to bring the Christmas cheer early this year, so I'm cooking a roast dinner whilst watching the first Christnas film of the year ho ho ho 🤶
November 10, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Need to bring the Christmas cheer early this year, so I'm cooking a roast dinner whilst watching the first Christnas film of the year ho ho ho 🤶
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Last few days for this EEF survey…helping us understand the pressures and priorities you’re currently facing and make sure that the support we offer is as helpful and relevant as possible. forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Microsoft Forms
forms.office.com
September 25, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Last few days for this EEF survey…helping us understand the pressures and priorities you’re currently facing and make sure that the support we offer is as helpful and relevant as possible. forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Found out that I'm going to have a trainee this year. Really looking forward to it! Any tips for a first time mentor?
September 18, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Found out that I'm going to have a trainee this year. Really looking forward to it! Any tips for a first time mentor?
Why is September so crazy? And why do I always forget this every year? 🤯
September 16, 2024 at 1:35 PM
Why is September so crazy? And why do I always forget this every year? 🤯
Attending my first official LGC meeting today as staff governor. Looking forward to an exciting new challenge!
September 10, 2024 at 6:44 AM
Attending my first official LGC meeting today as staff governor. Looking forward to an exciting new challenge!
My theatre last night. Romeo and Juliet in Bath Abbey 🤩
August 23, 2024 at 11:33 AM
My theatre last night. Romeo and Juliet in Bath Abbey 🤩
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How did your subject perform in today's #GCSE results?
We break down the attainment data by subject here… 📚 #ResultsDay
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
We break down the attainment data by subject here… 📚 #ResultsDay
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
GCSE results 2024: how did each subject perform?
Grade levels have remained broadly similar to 2023, with slight increases in some subject areas
www.tes.com
August 22, 2024 at 11:52 AM
How did your subject perform in today's #GCSE results?
We break down the attainment data by subject here… 📚 #ResultsDay
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
We break down the attainment data by subject here… 📚 #ResultsDay
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
We began the year with a condemned building, which led to staggered starts; teaching across two sites, and teaching in portacabins... I am beyond thrilled with our results. The students pulled their socks up and just WOW! What a way to end a very challenging year.
August 22, 2024 at 12:18 PM
We began the year with a condemned building, which led to staggered starts; teaching across two sites, and teaching in portacabins... I am beyond thrilled with our results. The students pulled their socks up and just WOW! What a way to end a very challenging year.