Dr Rachel Helme
@rachelhelme.bsky.social
Maths educator. Connecting English and Maths | The English Association https://share.google/PnWYXBEQb2eH0ZtN3
Passionate about all things around poetic inquiry!!
Passionate about all things around poetic inquiry!!
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Webinar: Oracy is for everyone, by Prof Stephen Coleman. For teachers & youth workers. Oracy is about enabling every young person to leave school with the confidence to speak for themselves so they can flourish as human beings.
Booking required: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin...
Booking required: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin...
October 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Webinar: Oracy is for everyone, by Prof Stephen Coleman. For teachers & youth workers. Oracy is about enabling every young person to leave school with the confidence to speak for themselves so they can flourish as human beings.
Booking required: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin...
Booking required: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/webin...
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👀 Is he smarter than a KS3 maths student?
▶️ See what happens when our Director takes on a KS3 maths question!
The task is taken from Developing Fluency with Multiplicative Reasoning at KS3. Get involved via your local Maths Hub! 👉
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat
▶️ See what happens when our Director takes on a KS3 maths question!
The task is taken from Developing Fluency with Multiplicative Reasoning at KS3. Get involved via your local Maths Hub! 👉
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat
September 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM
👀 Is he smarter than a KS3 maths student?
▶️ See what happens when our Director takes on a KS3 maths question!
The task is taken from Developing Fluency with Multiplicative Reasoning at KS3. Get involved via your local Maths Hub! 👉
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat
▶️ See what happens when our Director takes on a KS3 maths question!
The task is taken from Developing Fluency with Multiplicative Reasoning at KS3. Get involved via your local Maths Hub! 👉
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat
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Non-specialist maths teachers!
🎥 See how the Non-specialist SKTM Programme could boost your confidence & improve your teaching!
💵 Schools joining the 2025/26 @theeef.bsky.social trial get £500–£1000!
💻 Online cohort available
⏰ Apply by 12 September
bit.ly/4lRxAoW
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat
🎥 See how the Non-specialist SKTM Programme could boost your confidence & improve your teaching!
💵 Schools joining the 2025/26 @theeef.bsky.social trial get £500–£1000!
💻 Online cohort available
⏰ Apply by 12 September
bit.ly/4lRxAoW
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat
September 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Non-specialist maths teachers!
🎥 See how the Non-specialist SKTM Programme could boost your confidence & improve your teaching!
💵 Schools joining the 2025/26 @theeef.bsky.social trial get £500–£1000!
💻 Online cohort available
⏰ Apply by 12 September
bit.ly/4lRxAoW
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat
🎥 See how the Non-specialist SKTM Programme could boost your confidence & improve your teaching!
💵 Schools joining the 2025/26 @theeef.bsky.social trial get £500–£1000!
💻 Online cohort available
⏰ Apply by 12 September
bit.ly/4lRxAoW
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat
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Very proud to have co-authored an article on #HEinFE with my friend and colleague, Dr Lisa Fernandes. #maturestudents #disability #NancyFraser #HE
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Mature students’ experiences of disability and vocational care-related degrees in college-based higher education: recognition and redistribution
This research paper investigates how subjective experiences of disability influence mature students’ decisions about care-related vocational degrees. It offers a fresh perspective by considering th...
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August 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Very proud to have co-authored an article on #HEinFE with my friend and colleague, Dr Lisa Fernandes. #maturestudents #disability #NancyFraser #HE
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Come and work with me at Reading on this exciting Leverhulme Trust-funded project investigating the impact of storytelling on secondary students’ maths learning. Team includes Dr Ros McLellan (Cambridge) and Dr Flavia H. Santos (UCD & UCL). Deadline: 15/08/25 More at www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOC158/p...
July 29, 2025 at 11:41 AM
If you are a Geography PGCE lead or work in climate change education research, I'd be very interested to talk to you about writing something.
(Disclaimer: this is not a paid thing and is purely for the joy of linking up with teachers who like the same stuff you do)
#academicsky #geography
(Disclaimer: this is not a paid thing and is purely for the joy of linking up with teachers who like the same stuff you do)
#academicsky #geography
July 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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If you are a Geography PGCE lead or work in climate change education research, I'd be very interested to talk to you about writing something.
(Disclaimer: this is not a paid thing and is purely for the joy of linking up with teachers who like the same stuff you do)
#academicsky #geography
(Disclaimer: this is not a paid thing and is purely for the joy of linking up with teachers who like the same stuff you do)
#academicsky #geography
July 25, 2025 at 5:27 AM
If you are a Geography PGCE lead or work in climate change education research, I'd be very interested to talk to you about writing something.
(Disclaimer: this is not a paid thing and is purely for the joy of linking up with teachers who like the same stuff you do)
#academicsky #geography
(Disclaimer: this is not a paid thing and is purely for the joy of linking up with teachers who like the same stuff you do)
#academicsky #geography
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Teachers! Why not provisionally book for autumn Maths Inspiration shows now - you don't have to pay till September.
Shows in Manchester, Birmingham, London, Cambridge, Brighton, Winchester and Kingston. (Spring shows will be Reading, Bath and Bradford). www.mathsinspiration.com
Shows in Manchester, Birmingham, London, Cambridge, Brighton, Winchester and Kingston. (Spring shows will be Reading, Bath and Bradford). www.mathsinspiration.com
July 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Teachers! Why not provisionally book for autumn Maths Inspiration shows now - you don't have to pay till September.
Shows in Manchester, Birmingham, London, Cambridge, Brighton, Winchester and Kingston. (Spring shows will be Reading, Bath and Bradford). www.mathsinspiration.com
Shows in Manchester, Birmingham, London, Cambridge, Brighton, Winchester and Kingston. (Spring shows will be Reading, Bath and Bradford). www.mathsinspiration.com
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English with maths - #ConnectingEnglishAndMaths fascinating discussion showing how our EA current project is progressing in collaborative ways with maths colleagues. Watch this space ! 🤗
July 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
English with maths - #ConnectingEnglishAndMaths fascinating discussion showing how our EA current project is progressing in collaborative ways with maths colleagues. Watch this space ! 🤗
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Breaking news - on Dec 11th we're bringing 'Much Ado About Numbers' to The Rose Theatre in Kingston, whose layout is based on the original Elizabethan Rose Theatre. Great for Year 10/11, you can provisionally book now, and pay in the autumn mathsinspiration.com/much-ado-aut...
June 30, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Breaking news - on Dec 11th we're bringing 'Much Ado About Numbers' to The Rose Theatre in Kingston, whose layout is based on the original Elizabethan Rose Theatre. Great for Year 10/11, you can provisionally book now, and pay in the autumn mathsinspiration.com/much-ado-aut...
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Connecting English and maths project in action! Great to have one of our maths connecting colleagues @robeastaway.bsky.social 😊 of Much Ado About Numbers - at our conference today ! And to introduce him to @efernie.bsky.social 😊- one of our illustrious new fellows #Shakespeare …for everyone
June 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Connecting English and maths project in action! Great to have one of our maths connecting colleagues @robeastaway.bsky.social 😊 of Much Ado About Numbers - at our conference today ! And to introduce him to @efernie.bsky.social 😊- one of our illustrious new fellows #Shakespeare …for everyone
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This : English and maths #workingtogether ⬇️
Report on collaboration in English and Maths! 😊
In 2023, a working party of interested people was established by the English Association, Mathematics Association & Maths Inspiration to create an ongoing undertaking called Connecting English & Maths. englishassociation.ac.uk/connecting-e...
In 2023, a working party of interested people was established by the English Association, Mathematics Association & Maths Inspiration to create an ongoing undertaking called Connecting English & Maths. englishassociation.ac.uk/connecting-e...
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June 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM
This : English and maths #workingtogether ⬇️
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Report on collaboration in English and Maths! 😊
In 2023, a working party of interested people was established by the English Association, Mathematics Association & Maths Inspiration to create an ongoing undertaking called Connecting English & Maths. englishassociation.ac.uk/connecting-e...
In 2023, a working party of interested people was established by the English Association, Mathematics Association & Maths Inspiration to create an ongoing undertaking called Connecting English & Maths. englishassociation.ac.uk/connecting-e...
englishassociation.ac.uk
June 6, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Report on collaboration in English and Maths! 😊
In 2023, a working party of interested people was established by the English Association, Mathematics Association & Maths Inspiration to create an ongoing undertaking called Connecting English & Maths. englishassociation.ac.uk/connecting-e...
In 2023, a working party of interested people was established by the English Association, Mathematics Association & Maths Inspiration to create an ongoing undertaking called Connecting English & Maths. englishassociation.ac.uk/connecting-e...
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Hello BSRLM Members. We have moved to Bluesky so please follow us here.
June 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Hello BSRLM Members. We have moved to Bluesky so please follow us here.
Hello! Time to pick your brains!!! Is there a particular education magazine or journal that school SLT generally read?
May 27, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Hello! Time to pick your brains!!! Is there a particular education magazine or journal that school SLT generally read?
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Sarah Hart will explore that not only are mathematics and literature inextricably linked, but that understanding these links can enhance our enjoyment of both as the Friday Keynote speaker at the MEI Conference.
Find more: buff.ly/Arm1pWI
#MEIConf25
Find more: buff.ly/Arm1pWI
#MEIConf25
May 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Sarah Hart will explore that not only are mathematics and literature inextricably linked, but that understanding these links can enhance our enjoyment of both as the Friday Keynote speaker at the MEI Conference.
Find more: buff.ly/Arm1pWI
#MEIConf25
Find more: buff.ly/Arm1pWI
#MEIConf25
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There have been some exciting changes to the Secondary Mastery Specialist Programme, check out our website for more information!
booleanmathshub.co.uk/project/seco...
🌟The application deadline has been extended to 12th June! 🌟
booleanmathshub.co.uk/project/seco...
🌟The application deadline has been extended to 12th June! 🌟
April 23, 2025 at 11:26 AM
There have been some exciting changes to the Secondary Mastery Specialist Programme, check out our website for more information!
booleanmathshub.co.uk/project/seco...
🌟The application deadline has been extended to 12th June! 🌟
booleanmathshub.co.uk/project/seco...
🌟The application deadline has been extended to 12th June! 🌟
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Gonna use this getting reposted loads to say: I’m being made redundant and there are no academic jobs so if you’re looking for an experienced educator, writer, researcher and editor (with a specialism in nineteenth-century literature) get in touch.
April 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Gonna use this getting reposted loads to say: I’m being made redundant and there are no academic jobs so if you’re looking for an experienced educator, writer, researcher and editor (with a specialism in nineteenth-century literature) get in touch.
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The idea for my Much Ado book was born at the 2022 @mathematicala.bsky.social conference in Stratford upon Avon. You can hear the story behind it here: plus.maths.org/content/rob-...
Rob Eastaway: Shakespeare's mathematical life and times
In this episode of Maths on the Move we talk to our friend Rob Eastaway about his book Much Ado About Numbers: Shakespeare's mathematical life and times.
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April 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The idea for my Much Ado book was born at the 2022 @mathematicala.bsky.social conference in Stratford upon Avon. You can hear the story behind it here: plus.maths.org/content/rob-...
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Looking forward to seeing people at FPTC conference this week.
I'll be exploring how exploratory variation might illuminate beauty and power through the surprising use of equilateral triangles.
Why not try one of the tasks online? islesofwhatif.com/2023/10/03/t...
@atmmathematics.bsky.social
I'll be exploring how exploratory variation might illuminate beauty and power through the surprising use of equilateral triangles.
Why not try one of the tasks online? islesofwhatif.com/2023/10/03/t...
@atmmathematics.bsky.social
April 13, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Looking forward to seeing people at FPTC conference this week.
I'll be exploring how exploratory variation might illuminate beauty and power through the surprising use of equilateral triangles.
Why not try one of the tasks online? islesofwhatif.com/2023/10/03/t...
@atmmathematics.bsky.social
I'll be exploring how exploratory variation might illuminate beauty and power through the surprising use of equilateral triangles.
Why not try one of the tasks online? islesofwhatif.com/2023/10/03/t...
@atmmathematics.bsky.social
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The EA is seeking to grow its membership…membership fees contribute directly to our advocacy work, activities, events.There is much more work to do! We value the contribution our members make, our diverse communities across all sectors represent our subject, shaping its future together. Plse share ⬇️
April 11, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The EA is seeking to grow its membership…membership fees contribute directly to our advocacy work, activities, events.There is much more work to do! We value the contribution our members make, our diverse communities across all sectors represent our subject, shaping its future together. Plse share ⬇️
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🚀 Exciting news! Our Maths Hub is participating in an EEF trial to discover how our activities can best support all students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, in achieving a deep understanding of school mathematics. Read more here - buff.ly/c5JdcW0
Going for gold standard
Why upcoming EEF-funded trials are an important part of Maths Hubs activity
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April 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM
🚀 Exciting news! Our Maths Hub is participating in an EEF trial to discover how our activities can best support all students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, in achieving a deep understanding of school mathematics. Read more here - buff.ly/c5JdcW0
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Thrilled to be returning to @ri-science.bsky.social
on Saturday 3rd May for my family lecture "The Mathematical Life of Shakespeare".
It will include magic, games and a little music. www.rigb.org/whats-on/mat...
on Saturday 3rd May for my family lecture "The Mathematical Life of Shakespeare".
It will include magic, games and a little music. www.rigb.org/whats-on/mat...
www.rigb.org
March 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Thrilled to be returning to @ri-science.bsky.social
on Saturday 3rd May for my family lecture "The Mathematical Life of Shakespeare".
It will include magic, games and a little music. www.rigb.org/whats-on/mat...
on Saturday 3rd May for my family lecture "The Mathematical Life of Shakespeare".
It will include magic, games and a little music. www.rigb.org/whats-on/mat...
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English teachers - have your say!!
Maths & English teachers - what is your experience (if any) of collaboration between the two subjects?
Please take part in this joint @mathematicala.bsky.social /
@englishassociation.bsky.social survey app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/gsoe/engli...
Please take part in this joint @mathematicala.bsky.social /
@englishassociation.bsky.social survey app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/gsoe/engli...
English and mathematics collaboration survey
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk
March 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
English teachers - have your say!!
