Tom Sherrington
@teacherhead.bsky.social
Director @walkthrus.bsky.social walkthrus.co.uk
Author of WalkThrus with @olicav.bsky.social
Blogs/podcast/youtube via teacherhead.com
Currently on sabbatical in Australia/Indonesia. Back in action from March ‘25.
Author of WalkThrus with @olicav.bsky.social
Blogs/podcast/youtube via teacherhead.com
Currently on sabbatical in Australia/Indonesia. Back in action from March ‘25.
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Tom Sherrington
@teacherhead.bsky.social
· Feb 18
In Action. Very proud of this series… Congratulations to @neilgilbride.bsky.social - welcome to the gang! @johncattedu.bsky.social
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Get yourself heard with Classroom Voices ...
Classroom Voices.
From September I plan to use my blog as a platform to share a weekly post written by a teacher - who may not want to write lots or set up a blog of their own. If you want to be involved, use this form to upload your submission. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
From September I plan to use my blog as a platform to share a weekly post written by a teacher - who may not want to write lots or set up a blog of their own. If you want to be involved, use this form to upload your submission. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
July 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Get yourself heard with Classroom Voices ...
Classroom Voices.
From September I plan to use my blog as a platform to share a weekly post written by a teacher - who may not want to write lots or set up a blog of their own. If you want to be involved, use this form to upload your submission. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
From September I plan to use my blog as a platform to share a weekly post written by a teacher - who may not want to write lots or set up a blog of their own. If you want to be involved, use this form to upload your submission. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
July 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Classroom Voices.
From September I plan to use my blog as a platform to share a weekly post written by a teacher - who may not want to write lots or set up a blog of their own. If you want to be involved, use this form to upload your submission. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
From September I plan to use my blog as a platform to share a weekly post written by a teacher - who may not want to write lots or set up a blog of their own. If you want to be involved, use this form to upload your submission. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Great day in London today with @teacherhead.bsky.social and @mattteachcoach.bsky.social. Really inspiring to work with the amazing @walkthrus.bsky.social team. Feeling really fired up about leading training and supporting schools to implement WalkThrus with precision.
July 9, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Great day in London today with @teacherhead.bsky.social and @mattteachcoach.bsky.social. Really inspiring to work with the amazing @walkthrus.bsky.social team. Feeling really fired up about leading training and supporting schools to implement WalkThrus with precision.
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Thursday's Three Things is back after brief hiatus for the 4th of July. Links to @dtwuva.bsky.social's first Substack post, designing inclusive classrooms from @teacherhead.bsky.social, and a consideration of context prompting with AI.
episcopalacademyctl.substack.com/p/thursdays-...
episcopalacademyctl.substack.com/p/thursdays-...
Thursday's Three Things
Three Things. On a Thursday.
episcopalacademyctl.substack.com
July 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Thursday's Three Things is back after brief hiatus for the 4th of July. Links to @dtwuva.bsky.social's first Substack post, designing inclusive classrooms from @teacherhead.bsky.social, and a consideration of context prompting with AI.
episcopalacademyctl.substack.com/p/thursdays-...
episcopalacademyctl.substack.com/p/thursdays-...
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We’ve had great fun at the Festival of Education last week! Thanks to @teacherhead.bsky.social for hosting us in the Walkthrus strand!
July 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
We’ve had great fun at the Festival of Education last week! Thanks to @teacherhead.bsky.social for hosting us in the Walkthrus strand!
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You all already know that I have a new book coming out but it seems a shame not to share this video which someone at the publisher has kindly made. You can pre-order a signed and dedicated copy from the lovely people at @foxlanebooks.bsky.social www.foxlanebooks.co.uk/product-page...
July 2, 2025 at 10:07 AM
You all already know that I have a new book coming out but it seems a shame not to share this video which someone at the publisher has kindly made. You can pre-order a signed and dedicated copy from the lovely people at @foxlanebooks.bsky.social www.foxlanebooks.co.uk/product-page...
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From @johntomsett.bsky.social’s upcoming books: nine things truly great teachers consistently do. Here’s number six ⬇️
Now available to pre-order:
#TrulyGreatPrimaryTeachers: buff.ly/9vTPyop
#TrulyGreatSecondaryTeachers: buff.ly/5ASChbZ
Now available to pre-order:
#TrulyGreatPrimaryTeachers: buff.ly/9vTPyop
#TrulyGreatSecondaryTeachers: buff.ly/5ASChbZ
June 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
From @johntomsett.bsky.social’s upcoming books: nine things truly great teachers consistently do. Here’s number six ⬇️
Now available to pre-order:
#TrulyGreatPrimaryTeachers: buff.ly/9vTPyop
#TrulyGreatSecondaryTeachers: buff.ly/5ASChbZ
Now available to pre-order:
#TrulyGreatPrimaryTeachers: buff.ly/9vTPyop
#TrulyGreatSecondaryTeachers: buff.ly/5ASChbZ
Excellent … really worth thinking about the implications of this eg cueing attention via test expectancy
📣NEW BLOG📣
Cueing attention in time… AKA the three benefits of a good check for understanding.
hobbolog.wordpress.com/2025/06/24/c...
Cueing attention in time… AKA the three benefits of a good check for understanding.
hobbolog.wordpress.com/2025/06/24/c...
Cueing attention in time… AKA the three benefits of a good check for understanding.
This piece follows on from my last blog post: ‘Managing attention in classrooms is a social justice issue’ Lots of people have written great pieces about checking for understanding (CFU) in the cla…
hobbolog.wordpress.com
June 28, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Excellent … really worth thinking about the implications of this eg cueing attention via test expectancy
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📣NEW BLOG📣
Cueing attention in time… AKA the three benefits of a good check for understanding.
hobbolog.wordpress.com/2025/06/24/c...
Cueing attention in time… AKA the three benefits of a good check for understanding.
hobbolog.wordpress.com/2025/06/24/c...
Cueing attention in time… AKA the three benefits of a good check for understanding.
This piece follows on from my last blog post: ‘Managing attention in classrooms is a social justice issue’ Lots of people have written great pieces about checking for understanding (CFU) in the cla…
hobbolog.wordpress.com
June 24, 2025 at 12:09 PM
📣NEW BLOG📣
Cueing attention in time… AKA the three benefits of a good check for understanding.
hobbolog.wordpress.com/2025/06/24/c...
Cueing attention in time… AKA the three benefits of a good check for understanding.
hobbolog.wordpress.com/2025/06/24/c...
Every time we make a new tune I think it could be our best yet... So here's the latest.
Under the Clock
I made this up about 20 years ago on the piano but Tom AP has just completed the lyrics and vocals. It’s rather beautiful. on.soundcloud.com/JVyw8AJ55qpc...
Under the Clock
I made this up about 20 years ago on the piano but Tom AP has just completed the lyrics and vocals. It’s rather beautiful. on.soundcloud.com/JVyw8AJ55qpc...
on.soundcloud.com
June 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Every time we make a new tune I think it could be our best yet... So here's the latest.
Under the Clock
I made this up about 20 years ago on the piano but Tom AP has just completed the lyrics and vocals. It’s rather beautiful. on.soundcloud.com/JVyw8AJ55qpc...
Under the Clock
I made this up about 20 years ago on the piano but Tom AP has just completed the lyrics and vocals. It’s rather beautiful. on.soundcloud.com/JVyw8AJ55qpc...
Reposted by Tom Sherrington
Very relevant to MFL when considering interactions between pupils and teachers and pupil-pupil practice. Is everyone taking part and learning?
Systematic inclusion: Is literally everyone thinking, talking, practising, learning? How much does it matter to you?
teacherhead.com/2025/06/25/s...
teacherhead.com/2025/06/25/s...
Systematic inclusion: Is literally everyone thinking, talking, practising, learning? How much does it matter to you.
I’m often struck by just how deeply embedded some ineffective teacher habits are. I see it as a collective more than an individual problem. Faced with the inherent challenges that teac…
teacherhead.com
June 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Very relevant to MFL when considering interactions between pupils and teachers and pupil-pupil practice. Is everyone taking part and learning?
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"Their assumption seems to be that if the student is present in the room, it’s their responsibility to engage, not the teacher’s responsibility to engage them."
Spot on from @teacherhead.bsky.social on what being inclusive really means.
Spot on from @teacherhead.bsky.social on what being inclusive really means.
Systematic inclusion: Is literally everyone thinking, talking, practising, learning? How much does it matter to you?
teacherhead.com/2025/06/25/s...
teacherhead.com/2025/06/25/s...
Systematic inclusion: Is literally everyone thinking, talking, practising, learning? How much does it matter to you.
I’m often struck by just how deeply embedded some ineffective teacher habits are. I see it as a collective more than an individual problem. Faced with the inherent challenges that teac…
teacherhead.com
June 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"Their assumption seems to be that if the student is present in the room, it’s their responsibility to engage, not the teacher’s responsibility to engage them."
Spot on from @teacherhead.bsky.social on what being inclusive really means.
Spot on from @teacherhead.bsky.social on what being inclusive really means.
Systematic inclusion: Is literally everyone thinking, talking, practising, learning? How much does it matter to you?
teacherhead.com/2025/06/25/s...
teacherhead.com/2025/06/25/s...
Systematic inclusion: Is literally everyone thinking, talking, practising, learning? How much does it matter to you.
I’m often struck by just how deeply embedded some ineffective teacher habits are. I see it as a collective more than an individual problem. Faced with the inherent challenges that teac…
teacherhead.com
June 25, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Systematic inclusion: Is literally everyone thinking, talking, practising, learning? How much does it matter to you?
teacherhead.com/2025/06/25/s...
teacherhead.com/2025/06/25/s...
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Rosenshine’s Principles Revisited - a real deep dive into effective instruction with Tom Sherrington today. I love learning about all of this because it is relevant to all subjects. #EdChatIE #ScienceOfLearning #InAction @teacherhead.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Rosenshine’s Principles Revisited - a real deep dive into effective instruction with Tom Sherrington today. I love learning about all of this because it is relevant to all subjects. #EdChatIE #ScienceOfLearning #InAction @teacherhead.bsky.social
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The most read article of the week was ‘Encoding: Possibly the most under-emphasised element in securing learning for all.’ by @teacherhead.bsky.social 📚
June 15, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The most read article of the week was ‘Encoding: Possibly the most under-emphasised element in securing learning for all.’ by @teacherhead.bsky.social 📚
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A fantastic day @walkthrus.bsky.social annual conference in London today. Thought provoking and lots of practical ideas to take away. Great to hear inspiring case stories of WalkThrus in action in schools. @teacherhead.bsky.social @mattteachcoach.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
A fantastic day @walkthrus.bsky.social annual conference in London today. Thought provoking and lots of practical ideas to take away. Great to hear inspiring case stories of WalkThrus in action in schools. @teacherhead.bsky.social @mattteachcoach.bsky.social
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After two days supporting a wonderful history team, it feels especially meaningful to arrive home to find this on my doorstep - a printed copy of the book I’ve co-authored!
@hachettelearning.bsky.social @teacherhead.bsky.social
#HistoryEducation #HistoryTeachers #InternationalTeaching #EdChat
@hachettelearning.bsky.social @teacherhead.bsky.social
#HistoryEducation #HistoryTeachers #InternationalTeaching #EdChat
June 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
After two days supporting a wonderful history team, it feels especially meaningful to arrive home to find this on my doorstep - a printed copy of the book I’ve co-authored!
@hachettelearning.bsky.social @teacherhead.bsky.social
#HistoryEducation #HistoryTeachers #InternationalTeaching #EdChat
@hachettelearning.bsky.social @teacherhead.bsky.social
#HistoryEducation #HistoryTeachers #InternationalTeaching #EdChat
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Codering is een essentieel concept binnen onze leertheorie, maar het lijkt vaak onderbelicht in discussies over hoe leren werkt en in de onderwijspraktijk die daaruit voortvloeit. Met dank aan @teacherhead.bsky.social
#EduSky
www.kirschnered.nl/2025/06/02/c...
#EduSky
www.kirschnered.nl/2025/06/02/c...
Codering: Onderbelicht en Ondergewaardeerd - kirschner-ED
Codering is een essentieel concept binnen onze leertheorie, maar het lijkt vaak onderbelicht in discussies over hoe leren werkt en in de onderwijspraktijk die daaruit voortvloeit.
www.kirschnered.nl
June 2, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Codering is een essentieel concept binnen onze leertheorie, maar het lijkt vaak onderbelicht in discussies over hoe leren werkt en in de onderwijspraktijk die daaruit voortvloeit. Met dank aan @teacherhead.bsky.social
#EduSky
www.kirschnered.nl/2025/06/02/c...
#EduSky
www.kirschnered.nl/2025/06/02/c...
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Whoop! Thanks to everyone supporting us on this amazing journey.
It's been exciting - and working with @olicav.bsky.social @mattteachcoach.bsky.social and @johncattedu.bsky.social is amazing. More to come. walkthrus.co.uk
It's been exciting - and working with @olicav.bsky.social @mattteachcoach.bsky.social and @johncattedu.bsky.social is amazing. More to come. walkthrus.co.uk
May 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Whoop! Thanks to everyone supporting us on this amazing journey.
It's been exciting - and working with @olicav.bsky.social @mattteachcoach.bsky.social and @johncattedu.bsky.social is amazing. More to come. walkthrus.co.uk
It's been exciting - and working with @olicav.bsky.social @mattteachcoach.bsky.social and @johncattedu.bsky.social is amazing. More to come. walkthrus.co.uk
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Überlegungen von @teacherhead.bsky.social zum Feedback bei Unterrichtsbeobachtungen. 👇
Lesson feedback: don't send it, don't give it - co-construct it. Otherwise, it won't be worth it. teacherhead.com/2024/01/28/l...
Lesson feedback: don’t send it, don’t give it – co-construct it. Otherwise, it won’t be worth it.
A big part of my work is around supporting schools to develop effective professional development programmes. I encounter a wide range of approaches to this but schools are always on a journey, look…
teacherhead.com
May 25, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Überlegungen von @teacherhead.bsky.social zum Feedback bei Unterrichtsbeobachtungen. 👇
Lesson feedback: don't send it, don't give it - co-construct it. Otherwise, it won't be worth it. teacherhead.com/2024/01/28/l...
Lesson feedback: don’t send it, don’t give it – co-construct it. Otherwise, it won’t be worth it.
A big part of my work is around supporting schools to develop effective professional development programmes. I encounter a wide range of approaches to this but schools are always on a journey, look…
teacherhead.com
May 25, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Lesson feedback: don't send it, don't give it - co-construct it. Otherwise, it won't be worth it. teacherhead.com/2024/01/28/l...
Another anniversary. 17th May 2019 is Rosenshine In Action day. The little red booklet peaked at #17 in the book charts for all books which blew my mind. I think we’ve sold 200,000 copies of it … Enthusiasm for a short book led to the birth of the In Action series. amazon.co.uk/Rosenshines-Pr… >
May 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Another anniversary. 17th May 2019 is Rosenshine In Action day. The little red booklet peaked at #17 in the book charts for all books which blew my mind. I think we’ve sold 200,000 copies of it … Enthusiasm for a short book led to the birth of the In Action series. amazon.co.uk/Rosenshines-Pr… >
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Come and work with me…
Are you interested in moving into higher education and initial teacher training?
Do you have experience of teaching humanities (primarily geography & history)?
Would you like to work in the South West in a fantastic setting?
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMY330/l...
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Are you interested in moving into higher education and initial teacher training?
Do you have experience of teaching humanities (primarily geography & history)?
Would you like to work in the South West in a fantastic setting?
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMY330/l...
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Lecturer / Senior Lecturer- Secondary ITT Humanities at Plymouth Marjon University
Recruiting now: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer- Secondary ITT Humanities on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board
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May 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Come and work with me…
Are you interested in moving into higher education and initial teacher training?
Do you have experience of teaching humanities (primarily geography & history)?
Would you like to work in the South West in a fantastic setting?
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMY330/l...
Repost & share 🙏🏼
Are you interested in moving into higher education and initial teacher training?
Do you have experience of teaching humanities (primarily geography & history)?
Would you like to work in the South West in a fantastic setting?
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMY330/l...
Repost & share 🙏🏼
Whoop! Thanks to everyone supporting us on this amazing journey.
It's been exciting - and working with @olicav.bsky.social @mattteachcoach.bsky.social and @johncattedu.bsky.social is amazing. More to come. walkthrus.co.uk
It's been exciting - and working with @olicav.bsky.social @mattteachcoach.bsky.social and @johncattedu.bsky.social is amazing. More to come. walkthrus.co.uk
May 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Whoop! Thanks to everyone supporting us on this amazing journey.
It's been exciting - and working with @olicav.bsky.social @mattteachcoach.bsky.social and @johncattedu.bsky.social is amazing. More to come. walkthrus.co.uk
It's been exciting - and working with @olicav.bsky.social @mattteachcoach.bsky.social and @johncattedu.bsky.social is amazing. More to come. walkthrus.co.uk
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Absolutely fantastic day in the Walkthrus Big Classroom at Caludon Castle. Impactful and thought provoking strategies with Tom. @teacherhead.bsky.social @walkthrus.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Absolutely fantastic day in the Walkthrus Big Classroom at Caludon Castle. Impactful and thought provoking strategies with Tom. @teacherhead.bsky.social @walkthrus.bsky.social