Simon Beale
@spbeale.bsky.social
Head of History and Politics in West London. Will also post pictures of food.
Here to share resources.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NtQ4Kdz4lQjPYloxBNk01PI24jgM2Ixa
Here to share resources.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NtQ4Kdz4lQjPYloxBNk01PI24jgM2Ixa
Complex thinking posters for every lens of the approach. Some varied quotes covering a range of historical disciplines and periods. @helencarr.bsky.social @peterfrankopan.bsky.social @historyeats.bsky.social @hallierubenhold.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Complex thinking posters for every lens of the approach. Some varied quotes covering a range of historical disciplines and periods. @helencarr.bsky.social @peterfrankopan.bsky.social @historyeats.bsky.social @hallierubenhold.bsky.social
Stage two of the complex thinking project is to have examples from historians own work to demonstrate to students what these look like. Here is the poster for “Contrast” using @sathnam.bsky.social work from Empireland.
October 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Stage two of the complex thinking project is to have examples from historians own work to demonstrate to students what these look like. Here is the poster for “Contrast” using @sathnam.bsky.social work from Empireland.
Testing out some new posters around complex thinking. Please le me know what you would think and how you would tweak the visuals or message.
October 21, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Testing out some new posters around complex thinking. Please le me know what you would think and how you would tweak the visuals or message.
Wonderful evening at @britishlibrary.bsky.social listening to @drmirandakaufmann.bsky.social & Sudhir Hazareesingh discuss their new books as part of “Heiresses and Rebels:
Stories of Money, Exploitation and Resistance in Caribbean and Atlantic Slavery”.
Stories of Money, Exploitation and Resistance in Caribbean and Atlantic Slavery”.
October 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Wonderful evening at @britishlibrary.bsky.social listening to @drmirandakaufmann.bsky.social & Sudhir Hazareesingh discuss their new books as part of “Heiresses and Rebels:
Stories of Money, Exploitation and Resistance in Caribbean and Atlantic Slavery”.
Stories of Money, Exploitation and Resistance in Caribbean and Atlantic Slavery”.
Incredibly poor customer service from @britishgashq.bsky.social Been told I am £7,000 in debt despite being in credit in December of 2024. Raised a complaint 3 months ago, which got an initial response and gone nowhere. In mean time direct debit is now £815 (x3!). Any help to escalate further?
September 6, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Incredibly poor customer service from @britishgashq.bsky.social Been told I am £7,000 in debt despite being in credit in December of 2024. Raised a complaint 3 months ago, which got an initial response and gone nowhere. In mean time direct debit is now £815 (x3!). Any help to escalate further?
Please tell me @thehistoryguy.bsky.social has a plan for a special podcast recorded on board.
When a Viking longship docks in London, what history teacher wouldn’t want to climb aboard??? Thanks to the crew of Saga Farmann for being so hospitable and answering all my questions!
August 29, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Please tell me @thehistoryguy.bsky.social has a plan for a special podcast recorded on board.
When a Viking longship docks in London, what history teacher wouldn’t want to climb aboard??? Thanks to the crew of Saga Farmann for being so hospitable and answering all my questions!
August 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
When a Viking longship docks in London, what history teacher wouldn’t want to climb aboard??? Thanks to the crew of Saga Farmann for being so hospitable and answering all my questions!
Reposted by Simon Beale
Apparently, the pencil-pushers at the Home Office also have no clue how prohibitively expensive it would be to be treated in the US without insurance. I've lived in the UK for 23 years, and I'm a citizen. Why am I being treated like a non-citizen?
August 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Apparently, the pencil-pushers at the Home Office also have no clue how prohibitively expensive it would be to be treated in the US without insurance. I've lived in the UK for 23 years, and I'm a citizen. Why am I being treated like a non-citizen?
Reposted by Simon Beale
Immigration Update: the Home Office asked me to provide documents re: my medical condition, which I did. A few hours later, they asked me to provide evidence for why I cant be treated in the USA.
Um...what? I'm a British citizen. Why am I not allowed to return home for my breast cancer care?
Um...what? I'm a British citizen. Why am I not allowed to return home for my breast cancer care?
August 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Immigration Update: the Home Office asked me to provide documents re: my medical condition, which I did. A few hours later, they asked me to provide evidence for why I cant be treated in the USA.
Um...what? I'm a British citizen. Why am I not allowed to return home for my breast cancer care?
Um...what? I'm a British citizen. Why am I not allowed to return home for my breast cancer care?
On World IVF Day I’m celebrating the science, alchemy and miracle that occurred to bring F&F into our lives. Fertility issues are a taboo that needs breaking. It’s not a guarantee (19 failed cycles) but it’s made parenthood possible for soo many more. #worldivfday
July 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
On World IVF Day I’m celebrating the science, alchemy and miracle that occurred to bring F&F into our lives. Fertility issues are a taboo that needs breaking. It’s not a guarantee (19 failed cycles) but it’s made parenthood possible for soo many more. #worldivfday
Here is my summer list for the holidays. Something to give the weeks structure and maximise the time I have.
July 22, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Here is my summer list for the holidays. Something to give the weeks structure and maximise the time I have.
It’s sports day tomorrow.
So of course I’ve packed a bag full of so many snacks you would think I was competing in the Heptathlon.
So of course I’ve packed a bag full of so many snacks you would think I was competing in the Heptathlon.
June 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
It’s sports day tomorrow.
So of course I’ve packed a bag full of so many snacks you would think I was competing in the Heptathlon.
So of course I’ve packed a bag full of so many snacks you would think I was competing in the Heptathlon.
Wonderful anniversary episode of History Hit on the Battle of Waterloo. Make sure you listen all the way to the end as the coda with @thehistoryguy.bsky.social and his Dad is brilliant. Congratulations on 10 years!
June 18, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Wonderful anniversary episode of History Hit on the Battle of Waterloo. Make sure you listen all the way to the end as the coda with @thehistoryguy.bsky.social and his Dad is brilliant. Congratulations on 10 years!
Reposted by Simon Beale
Taking the EEF 7 steps model to increase students independence in revision, combined with our active revision strategies of audit, understand, memorise, organise and apply. The active revision clock models the value of structured and meaningful revision.
February 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Taking the EEF 7 steps model to increase students independence in revision, combined with our active revision strategies of audit, understand, memorise, organise and apply. The active revision clock models the value of structured and meaningful revision.
Listening to the fantastic “Iran & Israel: Allies to Enemies” from @historyhitsuk.bsky.social I told @thehistoryguy.bsky.social the other day that these “emergency briefing” podcasts are exceptional and a must listen. Perfect lens to understand the present through the past.
June 16, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Listening to the fantastic “Iran & Israel: Allies to Enemies” from @historyhitsuk.bsky.social I told @thehistoryguy.bsky.social the other day that these “emergency briefing” podcasts are exceptional and a must listen. Perfect lens to understand the present through the past.
Just received a treat from @foxlanebooks.bsky.social Beautifully wrapped, speedily delivered with a personalised message! Cant wait to tuck into “Leftovers” @historyeats.bsky.social after hearing her at @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social on Monday. @booksaremybag.bsky.social #choosebookshops
June 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Just received a treat from @foxlanebooks.bsky.social Beautifully wrapped, speedily delivered with a personalised message! Cant wait to tuck into “Leftovers” @historyeats.bsky.social after hearing her at @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social on Monday. @booksaremybag.bsky.social #choosebookshops
Great use of gained time to be able to engage with @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social .This session on history of food waste and preservation by @historyeats.bsky.social is such an interesting window into social history! #gainedtime @ttradioofficial.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Great use of gained time to be able to engage with @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social .This session on history of food waste and preservation by @historyeats.bsky.social is such an interesting window into social history! #gainedtime @ttradioofficial.bsky.social
It's that time of year when we evaluate our curriculum. I would really appreciate it if anyone could have a look over ours. What are we missing? What needs changing? Does it flow properly? Does it prepare students from KS4 & 5?
Any Feedback much appreciated. #historyteacher
Any Feedback much appreciated. #historyteacher
June 9, 2025 at 4:33 AM
It's that time of year when we evaluate our curriculum. I would really appreciate it if anyone could have a look over ours. What are we missing? What needs changing? Does it flow properly? Does it prepare students from KS4 & 5?
Any Feedback much appreciated. #historyteacher
Any Feedback much appreciated. #historyteacher
It’s not “Daddy day care”, it’s being Dad.
June 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
It’s not “Daddy day care”, it’s being Dad.
Fantastic night celebrating the launch of “Sceptred Isle” by @helencarr.bsky.social . Her flair for engaging narrative combined with fresh insight is on display again. Cant wait to put it into our curriculum. #historyteacher @hatchards.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Fantastic night celebrating the launch of “Sceptred Isle” by @helencarr.bsky.social . Her flair for engaging narrative combined with fresh insight is on display again. Cant wait to put it into our curriculum. #historyteacher @hatchards.bsky.social
hearing Felicity Cloake discuss her new book at Chorleywood Bookshop The journey across the USA discovering its food culture sounds amazing. Looking forward to reading!
June 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
hearing Felicity Cloake discuss her new book at Chorleywood Bookshop The journey across the USA discovering its food culture sounds amazing. Looking forward to reading!
The biggest story in education as we return from half term… a seismic shake up.
June 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The biggest story in education as we return from half term… a seismic shake up.
Finished this excellent book today. The Wager by @davidgrann.bsky.social is a fascinating insight into the perils of sea voyages in the 18th century. It reads like a thriller. Once I picked it up, I could not turn away from the trials and tribulations of the crew.
May 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Finished this excellent book today. The Wager by @davidgrann.bsky.social is a fascinating insight into the perils of sea voyages in the 18th century. It reads like a thriller. Once I picked it up, I could not turn away from the trials and tribulations of the crew.
Wonderful evening @ British Museum for opening of the “ancient India, living traditions” exhibition. Superbly curated by @sushmajansari.bsky.social .Can’t be many openings that receive a tri-religious blessing! Added bonus of meeting history idols @wmarybeard.bsky.social @willdalrymple.bsky.social
May 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Wonderful evening @ British Museum for opening of the “ancient India, living traditions” exhibition. Superbly curated by @sushmajansari.bsky.social .Can’t be many openings that receive a tri-religious blessing! Added bonus of meeting history idols @wmarybeard.bsky.social @willdalrymple.bsky.social