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Trusted by 20+ million people 💥
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What an honour to be invited to No. 10 #DowningStreet 🇬🇧
A moment of professional pride—meeting the Secretary of State for Education; recognition of my work as TT
One of the first UK #bloggers, sharing resources to challenging policy and platforming #teacher voice.
This journey spans ~20+yrs!
A moment of professional pride—meeting the Secretary of State for Education; recognition of my work as TT
One of the first UK #bloggers, sharing resources to challenging policy and platforming #teacher voice.
This journey spans ~20+yrs!
🗣️ The right question can change everything, BUT
Many behaviours can interfere with student learning!
Learn more bit.ly/3JRICxr
📖 Research-backed.
✅ Practical
💥 Essential
#GuideToQuestioning.
Many behaviours can interfere with student learning!
Learn more bit.ly/3JRICxr
📖 Research-backed.
✅ Practical
💥 Essential
#GuideToQuestioning.
November 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🗣️ The right question can change everything, BUT
Many behaviours can interfere with student learning!
Learn more bit.ly/3JRICxr
📖 Research-backed.
✅ Practical
💥 Essential
#GuideToQuestioning.
Many behaviours can interfere with student learning!
Learn more bit.ly/3JRICxr
📖 Research-backed.
✅ Practical
💥 Essential
#GuideToQuestioning.
Drawing on the latest findings from fMRI studies and working memory research, and on over a decade of experience translating evidence into school settings, the book will provide practical strategies to support teachers.
Submit your views bit.ly/49lR8PN
Submit your views bit.ly/49lR8PN
November 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Drawing on the latest findings from fMRI studies and working memory research, and on over a decade of experience translating evidence into school settings, the book will provide practical strategies to support teachers.
Submit your views bit.ly/49lR8PN
Submit your views bit.ly/49lR8PN
"One of the most robust learning strategies, SPACED PRACTICE, shows no association with school achievement, which calls into question how learning is assessed in schools" (Ruiz-Martin et al., 2024)
bit.ly/4kvUn93
bit.ly/4kvUn93
November 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
"One of the most robust learning strategies, SPACED PRACTICE, shows no association with school achievement, which calls into question how learning is assessed in schools" (Ruiz-Martin et al., 2024)
bit.ly/4kvUn93
bit.ly/4kvUn93
This is a blog post I have wanted to write since 2008! bit.ly/47YG89A
November 9, 2025 at 9:28 AM
This is a blog post I have wanted to write since 2008! bit.ly/47YG89A
The research study analysed 153 classroom layouts across 27 primary schools (n = 3,766) and found a measurable impact on academic outcomes.
These seven factors explained 16% of the variation in progress—equal to nearly a full term of extra learning!
😮 bit.ly/3XbOCnB
These seven factors explained 16% of the variation in progress—equal to nearly a full term of extra learning!
😮 bit.ly/3XbOCnB
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 AM
The research study analysed 153 classroom layouts across 27 primary schools (n = 3,766) and found a measurable impact on academic outcomes.
These seven factors explained 16% of the variation in progress—equal to nearly a full term of extra learning!
😮 bit.ly/3XbOCnB
These seven factors explained 16% of the variation in progress—equal to nearly a full term of extra learning!
😮 bit.ly/3XbOCnB
🚀 NEW BLOG
🤔 Why are disengaged white working‑class pupils disengaged in our secondary schools?
🟢 bit.ly/47PHPFh
🗣️ This research reveals that disengaged white working‑class students start secondary school already switched off!
🤔 Why are disengaged white working‑class pupils disengaged in our secondary schools?
🟢 bit.ly/47PHPFh
🗣️ This research reveals that disengaged white working‑class students start secondary school already switched off!
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🚀 NEW BLOG
🤔 Why are disengaged white working‑class pupils disengaged in our secondary schools?
🟢 bit.ly/47PHPFh
🗣️ This research reveals that disengaged white working‑class students start secondary school already switched off!
🤔 Why are disengaged white working‑class pupils disengaged in our secondary schools?
🟢 bit.ly/47PHPFh
🗣️ This research reveals that disengaged white working‑class students start secondary school already switched off!
There is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” school—just more or less effective classrooms. bit.ly/4hJAStL
November 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
There is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” school—just more or less effective classrooms. bit.ly/4hJAStL
Why do some students develop anxiety when learning maths?
These fMRI scans could help teachers to understand...
The effect of anxiety on mathematical thinking (Atabek et al., 2022)
bit.ly/4nFB3rm
These fMRI scans could help teachers to understand...
The effect of anxiety on mathematical thinking (Atabek et al., 2022)
bit.ly/4nFB3rm
November 6, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Why do some students develop anxiety when learning maths?
These fMRI scans could help teachers to understand...
The effect of anxiety on mathematical thinking (Atabek et al., 2022)
bit.ly/4nFB3rm
These fMRI scans could help teachers to understand...
The effect of anxiety on mathematical thinking (Atabek et al., 2022)
bit.ly/4nFB3rm
Integrating the most recent discoveries from fMRI research, working memory studies, and over ten years of expertise in transforming evidence into educational practice, this book offers actionable strategies to support teachers.
Add your views now 🟢 bit.ly/4qAbXwO
Add your views now 🟢 bit.ly/4qAbXwO
November 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Integrating the most recent discoveries from fMRI research, working memory studies, and over ten years of expertise in transforming evidence into educational practice, this book offers actionable strategies to support teachers.
Add your views now 🟢 bit.ly/4qAbXwO
Add your views now 🟢 bit.ly/4qAbXwO
There is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” school—just more or less effective classrooms.
With students spending over 1,000 hours a year in classrooms, classroom design and behaviour management should work together to support learning, not fight against it.
With students spending over 1,000 hours a year in classrooms, classroom design and behaviour management should work together to support learning, not fight against it.
Classroom Design for Behaviour Management and Learning
Discover how classroom design and behaviour management work together to support learning, backed by research and CPD strategies for teachers.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
There is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” school—just more or less effective classrooms.
With students spending over 1,000 hours a year in classrooms, classroom design and behaviour management should work together to support learning, not fight against it.
With students spending over 1,000 hours a year in classrooms, classroom design and behaviour management should work together to support learning, not fight against it.
Modelling the learning process is a highly-effective strategy for teachers to use.
Do you have more than two or three techniques?
#MarkPlanTeach
Do you have more than two or three techniques?
#MarkPlanTeach
November 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Modelling the learning process is a highly-effective strategy for teachers to use.
Do you have more than two or three techniques?
#MarkPlanTeach
Do you have more than two or three techniques?
#MarkPlanTeach
NEW 🚀
Does classroom design really improve behaviour for learning?
This unique research study from UK schools suggests a 16% increase in student outcomes!
💥 bit.ly/3XbOCnB
Does classroom design really improve behaviour for learning?
This unique research study from UK schools suggests a 16% increase in student outcomes!
💥 bit.ly/3XbOCnB
November 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
NEW 🚀
Does classroom design really improve behaviour for learning?
This unique research study from UK schools suggests a 16% increase in student outcomes!
💥 bit.ly/3XbOCnB
Does classroom design really improve behaviour for learning?
This unique research study from UK schools suggests a 16% increase in student outcomes!
💥 bit.ly/3XbOCnB
How do your lessons get off to a flying start?
Rather than bogged down by lateness, or handing out equipment...
#MarkPlanTeach
Rather than bogged down by lateness, or handing out equipment...
#MarkPlanTeach
November 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
How do your lessons get off to a flying start?
Rather than bogged down by lateness, or handing out equipment...
#MarkPlanTeach
Rather than bogged down by lateness, or handing out equipment...
#MarkPlanTeach
👤 Teacher says: When the hand goes up.
👥 Students say: "The mouth goes shut!"
This attention routine, plus 69 (other) Behaviour Scripts for Commanding Attention bit.ly/4p9xifh
👥 Students say: "The mouth goes shut!"
This attention routine, plus 69 (other) Behaviour Scripts for Commanding Attention bit.ly/4p9xifh
November 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
👤 Teacher says: When the hand goes up.
👥 Students say: "The mouth goes shut!"
This attention routine, plus 69 (other) Behaviour Scripts for Commanding Attention bit.ly/4p9xifh
👥 Students say: "The mouth goes shut!"
This attention routine, plus 69 (other) Behaviour Scripts for Commanding Attention bit.ly/4p9xifh
AI and Working Memory in Classrooms
bit.ly/4hjOfAL
Positioning AI as a scaffold rather than a surrogate offers a tractable route to convert short-term performance gains into durable learning and transfer (Akar, 2025)
#AIinEd #AIeducation
bit.ly/4hjOfAL
Positioning AI as a scaffold rather than a surrogate offers a tractable route to convert short-term performance gains into durable learning and transfer (Akar, 2025)
#AIinEd #AIeducation
November 2, 2025 at 7:54 PM
AI and Working Memory in Classrooms
bit.ly/4hjOfAL
Positioning AI as a scaffold rather than a surrogate offers a tractable route to convert short-term performance gains into durable learning and transfer (Akar, 2025)
#AIinEd #AIeducation
bit.ly/4hjOfAL
Positioning AI as a scaffold rather than a surrogate offers a tractable route to convert short-term performance gains into durable learning and transfer (Akar, 2025)
#AIinEd #AIeducation
October 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Further evidence of using neuroimaging to inform teaching can be found in tracking real-world Interactions in the classroom.
If brain activity is synchronised across students, can it predict class engagement and social dynamics?
#GuideToLearning
If brain activity is synchronised across students, can it predict class engagement and social dynamics?
#GuideToLearning
October 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Further evidence of using neuroimaging to inform teaching can be found in tracking real-world Interactions in the classroom.
If brain activity is synchronised across students, can it predict class engagement and social dynamics?
#GuideToLearning
If brain activity is synchronised across students, can it predict class engagement and social dynamics?
#GuideToLearning
Planning your next INSET day? 🤔
Listen to what these teachers say... bit.ly/4qzpaGi
💡 Learn more bit.ly/49niRzh
Listen to what these teachers say... bit.ly/4qzpaGi
💡 Learn more bit.ly/49niRzh
October 29, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Planning your next INSET day? 🤔
Listen to what these teachers say... bit.ly/4qzpaGi
💡 Learn more bit.ly/49niRzh
Listen to what these teachers say... bit.ly/4qzpaGi
💡 Learn more bit.ly/49niRzh
What happens in the brain when a teacher provides an explanation, an interaction or a group discussion?
MRI: Zhang et al (2025) suggest that teacher-student and peer interactions were more effective than traditional lecture-based instruction.
#GuideToLearning #AmWriting
MRI: Zhang et al (2025) suggest that teacher-student and peer interactions were more effective than traditional lecture-based instruction.
#GuideToLearning #AmWriting
October 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
What happens in the brain when a teacher provides an explanation, an interaction or a group discussion?
MRI: Zhang et al (2025) suggest that teacher-student and peer interactions were more effective than traditional lecture-based instruction.
#GuideToLearning #AmWriting
MRI: Zhang et al (2025) suggest that teacher-student and peer interactions were more effective than traditional lecture-based instruction.
#GuideToLearning #AmWriting
🚀 This NEW resource helps teachers embed retrieval practice with intention — not just repetition – helping students become better learners by making thinking visible and recall habitual.
🟢 The 5-Minute Retrieval Plan - considers format, task and timing.
bit.ly/4oJUYXm
🟢 The 5-Minute Retrieval Plan - considers format, task and timing.
bit.ly/4oJUYXm
October 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🚀 This NEW resource helps teachers embed retrieval practice with intention — not just repetition – helping students become better learners by making thinking visible and recall habitual.
🟢 The 5-Minute Retrieval Plan - considers format, task and timing.
bit.ly/4oJUYXm
🟢 The 5-Minute Retrieval Plan - considers format, task and timing.
bit.ly/4oJUYXm
A fabulous day at Capital City College Group in London today.
Thank you 🙏 to all teaching staff, and to Assistant Principal, Puneet Dhaliwal for this short video …
#GuideToMemory 🧠
👉🏽 teachertoolkit.co.uk/training/
Thank you 🙏 to all teaching staff, and to Assistant Principal, Puneet Dhaliwal for this short video …
#GuideToMemory 🧠
👉🏽 teachertoolkit.co.uk/training/
October 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
A fabulous day at Capital City College Group in London today.
Thank you 🙏 to all teaching staff, and to Assistant Principal, Puneet Dhaliwal for this short video …
#GuideToMemory 🧠
👉🏽 teachertoolkit.co.uk/training/
Thank you 🙏 to all teaching staff, and to Assistant Principal, Puneet Dhaliwal for this short video …
#GuideToMemory 🧠
👉🏽 teachertoolkit.co.uk/training/
Almost half-term?
Rosenshine's research recommends: The more one rehearses and reviews information, the stronger these interconnections become.
bit.ly/47DjXWo
Rosenshine's research recommends: The more one rehearses and reviews information, the stronger these interconnections become.
bit.ly/47DjXWo
October 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Almost half-term?
Rosenshine's research recommends: The more one rehearses and reviews information, the stronger these interconnections become.
bit.ly/47DjXWo
Rosenshine's research recommends: The more one rehearses and reviews information, the stronger these interconnections become.
bit.ly/47DjXWo
How does the brain respond to an increase in working memory?
These MRI scans help to better understand the long-term memory retrieval process in the human brain.
bit.ly/49imOFn
#GuideToLearning
How far away are we from this data influencing the classroom, and our strategies?
Working on it...
These MRI scans help to better understand the long-term memory retrieval process in the human brain.
bit.ly/49imOFn
#GuideToLearning
How far away are we from this data influencing the classroom, and our strategies?
Working on it...
October 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
How does the brain respond to an increase in working memory?
These MRI scans help to better understand the long-term memory retrieval process in the human brain.
bit.ly/49imOFn
#GuideToLearning
How far away are we from this data influencing the classroom, and our strategies?
Working on it...
These MRI scans help to better understand the long-term memory retrieval process in the human brain.
bit.ly/49imOFn
#GuideToLearning
How far away are we from this data influencing the classroom, and our strategies?
Working on it...
This research considers the impact of classroom design on learning,.
Gathering data from 3,766 pupils, researchers suggest "There is no such thing here as a “good” or “bad” school, but there are very clearly more and less effective classrooms" (Barrett et al., 2015).
bit.ly/4ovFJkv
Gathering data from 3,766 pupils, researchers suggest "There is no such thing here as a “good” or “bad” school, but there are very clearly more and less effective classrooms" (Barrett et al., 2015).
bit.ly/4ovFJkv
October 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
This research considers the impact of classroom design on learning,.
Gathering data from 3,766 pupils, researchers suggest "There is no such thing here as a “good” or “bad” school, but there are very clearly more and less effective classrooms" (Barrett et al., 2015).
bit.ly/4ovFJkv
Gathering data from 3,766 pupils, researchers suggest "There is no such thing here as a “good” or “bad” school, but there are very clearly more and less effective classrooms" (Barrett et al., 2015).
bit.ly/4ovFJkv
When AI acts as a scaffold—not a replacement—it boosts memory. But too much help too soon? That’s a problem. bit.ly/4hitw0k
October 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
When AI acts as a scaffold—not a replacement—it boosts memory. But too much help too soon? That’s a problem. bit.ly/4hitw0k