Ruth Dawson
@mrsrkd.bsky.social
Primary principal, fascinated with teaching and learning (both pupils and staff), parkrunner and scout.
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What happens when every subject assesses the same way? 📚⚖️ Schools strive for consistency, but does enforcing uniformity help or hinder subject progression? We break it down in our latest post: 🔗 100assessment.substack.com/p/what-happe... @head-teach.bsky.social
What Happens When All Subjects Assess for 40 Minutes in the Hall?
The Good Intentions Behind Standardised End-of-Year Exams
100assessment.substack.com
March 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
What happens when every subject assesses the same way? 📚⚖️ Schools strive for consistency, but does enforcing uniformity help or hinder subject progression? We break it down in our latest post: 🔗 100assessment.substack.com/p/what-happe... @head-teach.bsky.social
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🎙️A round up of edu-podcasts with some of the most interesting people working to improve schools and nurseries for children 🎙️
This year @emmaturner75.bsky.social have learnt loads by hosting conversations with a brilliant range of voices on @mindthegappodcast.bsky.social
In case you missed any 👇🏽
This year @emmaturner75.bsky.social have learnt loads by hosting conversations with a brilliant range of voices on @mindthegappodcast.bsky.social
In case you missed any 👇🏽
December 30, 2024 at 7:49 PM
🎙️A round up of edu-podcasts with some of the most interesting people working to improve schools and nurseries for children 🎙️
This year @emmaturner75.bsky.social have learnt loads by hosting conversations with a brilliant range of voices on @mindthegappodcast.bsky.social
In case you missed any 👇🏽
This year @emmaturner75.bsky.social have learnt loads by hosting conversations with a brilliant range of voices on @mindthegappodcast.bsky.social
In case you missed any 👇🏽
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Looking for some weekend reading on Labour's new schools bill? We've pulled together a round-up of all 39 policies - plus details of when they're due to be implemented
Think of it as an early Xmas present from Schools Week ...
Think of it as an early Xmas present from Schools Week ...
Schools bill: All 39 policies (and when they'll start)
A comprehensive list of EVERY policy in Labour's children's wellbeing and schools bill
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December 20, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Looking for some weekend reading on Labour's new schools bill? We've pulled together a round-up of all 39 policies - plus details of when they're due to be implemented
Think of it as an early Xmas present from Schools Week ...
Think of it as an early Xmas present from Schools Week ...
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What are you reading this weekend?
I am reading 👇🏽
Edited by @davidbartram.bsky.social
An excellent book for SENCOs, practitioners, school leaders and other stakeholders.
#SEND #SENCO #EduSky #Leadership #GreatExpectations
I am reading 👇🏽
Edited by @davidbartram.bsky.social
An excellent book for SENCOs, practitioners, school leaders and other stakeholders.
#SEND #SENCO #EduSky #Leadership #GreatExpectations
December 14, 2024 at 11:51 AM
What are you reading this weekend?
I am reading 👇🏽
Edited by @davidbartram.bsky.social
An excellent book for SENCOs, practitioners, school leaders and other stakeholders.
#SEND #SENCO #EduSky #Leadership #GreatExpectations
I am reading 👇🏽
Edited by @davidbartram.bsky.social
An excellent book for SENCOs, practitioners, school leaders and other stakeholders.
#SEND #SENCO #EduSky #Leadership #GreatExpectations
Was hoping the catch the advent posts from @voice21oracy.bsky.social over here on blue sky🤞
December 7, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Was hoping the catch the advent posts from @voice21oracy.bsky.social over here on blue sky🤞
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I quite like this memory model from the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) particularly the distinction between facts, concepts and procedures. A very helpful way to think about how learning happens.
December 1, 2024 at 10:10 AM
I quite like this memory model from the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) particularly the distinction between facts, concepts and procedures. A very helpful way to think about how learning happens.
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💡 We’ve published 22 major evidence reviews to date, covering digital technology, EAL, arts education, post-16, science and more.
These resources are all available to access on our website here: eef.li/weWFOH
These resources are all available to access on our website here: eef.li/weWFOH
Evidence reviews
EEF commissioned literature reviews investigating specific areas of interest in depth
eef.li
December 1, 2024 at 11:07 AM
💡 We’ve published 22 major evidence reviews to date, covering digital technology, EAL, arts education, post-16, science and more.
These resources are all available to access on our website here: eef.li/weWFOH
These resources are all available to access on our website here: eef.li/weWFOH
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Free planning resources for primary
Well hello there, and welcome to update #103!
open.substack.com
November 30, 2024 at 1:04 PM
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The benefits of being evidence based
In this blog Kate Jones examines the benefits to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom.
Read it here https://buff.ly/4g8xsih
In this blog Kate Jones examines the benefits to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom.
Read it here https://buff.ly/4g8xsih
The benefits of being evidence-based
At Evidence Based Education we are naturally very enthusiastic about promoting evidence-based strategies to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom.
buff.ly
November 29, 2024 at 6:00 AM
The benefits of being evidence based
In this blog Kate Jones examines the benefits to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom.
Read it here https://buff.ly/4g8xsih
In this blog Kate Jones examines the benefits to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom.
Read it here https://buff.ly/4g8xsih
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Free download. Retrieval Practice: Primary Guide for parents & carers.
Covers the following ...
What is RP?
What are the benefits?
RP outside of the classroom.
How is RP different from high stakes testing?
Different examples of RP.
Further reading.
www.tes.com/teaching-res...
Covers the following ...
What is RP?
What are the benefits?
RP outside of the classroom.
How is RP different from high stakes testing?
Different examples of RP.
Further reading.
www.tes.com/teaching-res...
November 28, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Free download. Retrieval Practice: Primary Guide for parents & carers.
Covers the following ...
What is RP?
What are the benefits?
RP outside of the classroom.
How is RP different from high stakes testing?
Different examples of RP.
Further reading.
www.tes.com/teaching-res...
Covers the following ...
What is RP?
What are the benefits?
RP outside of the classroom.
How is RP different from high stakes testing?
Different examples of RP.
Further reading.
www.tes.com/teaching-res...
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'In everyday conversation we might talk about something being as ‘easy as one-two-three’. But for young children, learning to count isn’t so easy.'
My blog for @theeef.bsky.social explores 2 ways that we can put research evidence in action to help children's learning.
https://buff.ly/3CMKV13
My blog for @theeef.bsky.social explores 2 ways that we can put research evidence in action to help children's learning.
https://buff.ly/3CMKV13
November 29, 2024 at 6:30 AM
'In everyday conversation we might talk about something being as ‘easy as one-two-three’. But for young children, learning to count isn’t so easy.'
My blog for @theeef.bsky.social explores 2 ways that we can put research evidence in action to help children's learning.
https://buff.ly/3CMKV13
My blog for @theeef.bsky.social explores 2 ways that we can put research evidence in action to help children's learning.
https://buff.ly/3CMKV13
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“I used to use the terms stress and overwhelm interchangeably, but that does not serve us well. The growing field of neurolinguistics is teaching us that language doesn’t just communicate emotion, it shapes how and what we’re feeling.” brenebrown.com/articles/202...
brenebrown.com
November 27, 2024 at 4:33 PM
“I used to use the terms stress and overwhelm interchangeably, but that does not serve us well. The growing field of neurolinguistics is teaching us that language doesn’t just communicate emotion, it shapes how and what we’re feeling.” brenebrown.com/articles/202...
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Latest on our Substack - first in a series on designing the perfect assessment system.
We start by going back to first principles - what is the point of assessment?
We start by going back to first principles - what is the point of assessment?
Designing the perfect assessment system, part 1
What's the point of assessment?
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November 25, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Latest on our Substack - first in a series on designing the perfect assessment system.
We start by going back to first principles - what is the point of assessment?
We start by going back to first principles - what is the point of assessment?
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On Coping
Being a headteacher is the best job in the world. But it is also hard work, not in a physical sense but in terms of the cognitive demands. It requires mental resilience to an extent that you don't appreciate until you're sat in…
https://thinkcurriculum.wordpress.com/2024/11/23/on-coping/
Being a headteacher is the best job in the world. But it is also hard work, not in a physical sense but in terms of the cognitive demands. It requires mental resilience to an extent that you don't appreciate until you're sat in…
https://thinkcurriculum.wordpress.com/2024/11/23/on-coping/
November 23, 2024 at 11:07 AM
On Coping
Being a headteacher is the best job in the world. But it is also hard work, not in a physical sense but in terms of the cognitive demands. It requires mental resilience to an extent that you don't appreciate until you're sat in…
https://thinkcurriculum.wordpress.com/2024/11/23/on-coping/
Being a headteacher is the best job in the world. But it is also hard work, not in a physical sense but in terms of the cognitive demands. It requires mental resilience to an extent that you don't appreciate until you're sat in…
https://thinkcurriculum.wordpress.com/2024/11/23/on-coping/
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We don't care if November is too early to drop the C bomb... 💣
Because we've got a Christmas gift for all our users 🎅🎁
6 FREE webinars, led by our PD experts, to support your PD implementation in the New Year! 🚀
Find out more and secure your place: bit.ly/4eT3Lkt
Because we've got a Christmas gift for all our users 🎅🎁
6 FREE webinars, led by our PD experts, to support your PD implementation in the New Year! 🚀
Find out more and secure your place: bit.ly/4eT3Lkt
November 19, 2024 at 4:53 PM
We don't care if November is too early to drop the C bomb... 💣
Because we've got a Christmas gift for all our users 🎅🎁
6 FREE webinars, led by our PD experts, to support your PD implementation in the New Year! 🚀
Find out more and secure your place: bit.ly/4eT3Lkt
Because we've got a Christmas gift for all our users 🎅🎁
6 FREE webinars, led by our PD experts, to support your PD implementation in the New Year! 🚀
Find out more and secure your place: bit.ly/4eT3Lkt
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Hello, new BlueSky followers. In April, I was proud to be asked to chair the Oracy Education Commission.
You can read our final report ('We Need to Talk') here: tinyurl.com/yr9pp9af
And there are dozens of podcast conversations exploring #oracy in its many forms: open.spotify.com/show/5UwEJKk...
You can read our final report ('We Need to Talk') here: tinyurl.com/yr9pp9af
And there are dozens of podcast conversations exploring #oracy in its many forms: open.spotify.com/show/5UwEJKk...
The Commission Conversations
Podcast · The Oracy Education Commission · Commission Conversations are short dialogues, discussions, and debates compiled by the Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England. They are desig...
open.spotify.com
November 19, 2024 at 8:11 PM
Hello, new BlueSky followers. In April, I was proud to be asked to chair the Oracy Education Commission.
You can read our final report ('We Need to Talk') here: tinyurl.com/yr9pp9af
And there are dozens of podcast conversations exploring #oracy in its many forms: open.spotify.com/show/5UwEJKk...
You can read our final report ('We Need to Talk') here: tinyurl.com/yr9pp9af
And there are dozens of podcast conversations exploring #oracy in its many forms: open.spotify.com/show/5UwEJKk...
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Responsive Teaching: The challenge and necessity of checking in on every student. teacherhead.com/2024/04/29/r...
Responsive Teaching: The challenge and necessity of checking in on every student.
The theme of so much of my recent blogging and discussions in schools has been the very real challenge of teaching everyone in a class effectively – simultaneously. I still don’t t…
teacherhead.com
November 17, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Responsive Teaching: The challenge and necessity of checking in on every student. teacherhead.com/2024/04/29/r...
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Thanks Alex - no easy answers but work clearly needed
This is excellent by @sendmattersuk.bsky.social on
‘Inclusion in every mainstream setting’. It is an appropriate but really challenging aim. Gary shares why, but also ways forward:
sendmatters.co.uk/2024/11/11/i...
‘Inclusion in every mainstream setting’. It is an appropriate but really challenging aim. Gary shares why, but also ways forward:
sendmatters.co.uk/2024/11/11/i...
Inclusion in every mainstream setting – 5 ways to make this vision a reality
The article discusses the urgent need for bold reforms in inclusive mainstream education as a solution to the pressures of special school placements. It highlights the importance of developing expe…
sendmatters.co.uk
November 15, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Thanks Alex - no easy answers but work clearly needed