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An absolute pleasure yesterday to put on our 'Developing Middle Leaders' SLT Meetup. What stood out most was the clarity of thought in determining how to support an oft neglected group in schools. Huge thanks go to @mrmountstevens.bsky.social for his masterful chairing of the session. #WeAreInBeta
June 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
An absolute pleasure yesterday to put on our 'Developing Middle Leaders' SLT Meetup. What stood out most was the clarity of thought in determining how to support an oft neglected group in schools. Huge thanks go to @mrmountstevens.bsky.social for his masterful chairing of the session. #WeAreInBeta
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Oh and it's not just the History community who get to have all the good stuff. Check out the lineup. 😲🔥
How do you help subject specialists and curriculum leaders make links with other schools?
June 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Oh and it's not just the History community who get to have all the good stuff. Check out the lineup. 😲🔥
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Public service announcement for History teachers!
Incredible free CPD from sum of the very best around as part of We Are in Beta Curriculum Thinking Week. @niallalcock.bsky.social @francesling.bsky.social
Register here: www.weareinbeta.community/events/subje...
Incredible free CPD from sum of the very best around as part of We Are in Beta Curriculum Thinking Week. @niallalcock.bsky.social @francesling.bsky.social
Register here: www.weareinbeta.community/events/subje...
June 24, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Public service announcement for History teachers!
Incredible free CPD from sum of the very best around as part of We Are in Beta Curriculum Thinking Week. @niallalcock.bsky.social @francesling.bsky.social
Register here: www.weareinbeta.community/events/subje...
Incredible free CPD from sum of the very best around as part of We Are in Beta Curriculum Thinking Week. @niallalcock.bsky.social @francesling.bsky.social
Register here: www.weareinbeta.community/events/subje...
Morning,
I'm looking to put together a list of subject-specific events that take place across the year e.g. Ark Soane History Conference, GA Conference, TTR Science, etc
Please reply with events and ideally weblinks
Thanks in advance and please share! 🙏
I'm looking to put together a list of subject-specific events that take place across the year e.g. Ark Soane History Conference, GA Conference, TTR Science, etc
Please reply with events and ideally weblinks
Thanks in advance and please share! 🙏
April 15, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Morning,
I'm looking to put together a list of subject-specific events that take place across the year e.g. Ark Soane History Conference, GA Conference, TTR Science, etc
Please reply with events and ideally weblinks
Thanks in advance and please share! 🙏
I'm looking to put together a list of subject-specific events that take place across the year e.g. Ark Soane History Conference, GA Conference, TTR Science, etc
Please reply with events and ideally weblinks
Thanks in advance and please share! 🙏
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There is some significant structural levelling going on in this bill that will bring trusts/academies and maintained schools much more in synch operationally - and at a system 'levers' level - than they have been in a very long time.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
‘Failing’ schools won’t have to academise under Labour bill
All teachers to have same ‘core pay and conditions’ under Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, being brought to Parliament today
www.tes.com
December 17, 2024 at 6:32 AM
There is some significant structural levelling going on in this bill that will bring trusts/academies and maintained schools much more in synch operationally - and at a system 'levers' level - than they have been in a very long time.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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My latest writing - a piece for TES on age and stage informed practice.
"Primary should ring-fence, reflect and champion the unique developmental stage our youngest learners are in. Cogsci is too lean a research base to be educators’ only talking point"
A fascinating read from @emmaturner75.bsky.social to challenge you this morning
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
A fascinating read from @emmaturner75.bsky.social to challenge you this morning
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Why we need research-informed teaching that’s specific to primary
Primary teaching needs to heed the messaging from cognitive science that is so prevalent in secondary schools, but adapt it to fit more closely with age and stage, says Emma Turner
www.tes.com
November 13, 2024 at 6:19 PM
My latest writing - a piece for TES on age and stage informed practice.
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SHOULD WE STOP TEACHING SHAKESPEARE?
New episode from me and @amymayforrester.bsky.social
looking at the worrying decline in young people reading for pleasure, and claims that it's related to the English curriculum.
I really enjoyed this one, share if you can!
open.spotify.com/episode/5eJa...
New episode from me and @amymayforrester.bsky.social
looking at the worrying decline in young people reading for pleasure, and claims that it's related to the English curriculum.
I really enjoyed this one, share if you can!
open.spotify.com/episode/5eJa...
Should we ditch Shakespeare?
They Behave For Me · Episode
open.spotify.com
November 15, 2024 at 7:15 AM
SHOULD WE STOP TEACHING SHAKESPEARE?
New episode from me and @amymayforrester.bsky.social
looking at the worrying decline in young people reading for pleasure, and claims that it's related to the English curriculum.
I really enjoyed this one, share if you can!
open.spotify.com/episode/5eJa...
New episode from me and @amymayforrester.bsky.social
looking at the worrying decline in young people reading for pleasure, and claims that it's related to the English curriculum.
I really enjoyed this one, share if you can!
open.spotify.com/episode/5eJa...
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There are now so many teachers migrating from twitter that it’s impossible to keep up - which is brilliant but I’m definitely missing lots of lovely people!
So - if you tap on the Like button on the post and look at who’s there, you can follow them and follow their follows etc…👇🏼
#EduSky
So - if you tap on the Like button on the post and look at who’s there, you can follow them and follow their follows etc…👇🏼
#EduSky
I don’t want to go back to the bad place so if you’re part of the edu-exodus & looking for people to follow, I’m going to start a little thread of some familiar faces from edutwitter already posting here.
Please tag people to this thread as I know it’s tricky to get started when you first join.👇🏼
Please tag people to this thread as I know it’s tricky to get started when you first join.👇🏼
August 12, 2024 at 7:35 PM
There are now so many teachers migrating from twitter that it’s impossible to keep up - which is brilliant but I’m definitely missing lots of lovely people!
So - if you tap on the Like button on the post and look at who’s there, you can follow them and follow their follows etc…👇🏼
#EduSky
So - if you tap on the Like button on the post and look at who’s there, you can follow them and follow their follows etc…👇🏼
#EduSky
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November 10, 2024 at 8:43 PM
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Teachers of English
Readers of stories
Tellers of tales.
I need your help.
What are the best short stories that you have found in this world? Adult levels of literacy, principal-appropriate themes and language (we have delicate ears)
#UkEd
#Fiction
#EnglishLiterature
#EngLit
Readers of stories
Tellers of tales.
I need your help.
What are the best short stories that you have found in this world? Adult levels of literacy, principal-appropriate themes and language (we have delicate ears)
#UkEd
#Fiction
#EnglishLiterature
#EngLit
November 15, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Teachers of English
Readers of stories
Tellers of tales.
I need your help.
What are the best short stories that you have found in this world? Adult levels of literacy, principal-appropriate themes and language (we have delicate ears)
#UkEd
#Fiction
#EnglishLiterature
#EngLit
Readers of stories
Tellers of tales.
I need your help.
What are the best short stories that you have found in this world? Adult levels of literacy, principal-appropriate themes and language (we have delicate ears)
#UkEd
#Fiction
#EnglishLiterature
#EngLit
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Absolutely awesome set of secondary workshops lined up for Yorkshire History Forum on 28 November. Get your tickets here. Dont miss out! #historyteacher #edusky #ukedchat
More details of our awesome secondary workshops at our #Yorkshire #History forum for #historyteachers. Tickets only only sale until Mon 25th so make sure you don't miss out: store.leedstrinity.ac.uk/product-cata... #edusky #historyeducation
November 15, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Absolutely awesome set of secondary workshops lined up for Yorkshire History Forum on 28 November. Get your tickets here. Dont miss out! #historyteacher #edusky #ukedchat
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State school pupils with same A level grades as private school pupils do better at university… fits my anecdotal observations … www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/news/state-s...
State school pupils do better at university, Cambridge Assessment research confirms
www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk
November 15, 2024 at 11:22 AM
State school pupils with same A level grades as private school pupils do better at university… fits my anecdotal observations … www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/news/state-s...
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I've been starting to miss working in a school in some capacity. I've had a great time working at IRIS Connect but it's now time for me to return. Therefore, I'm looking for a school or trust PD/T&L position for next year. Do please get in touch if you hear of anything. Shares welcome!
November 15, 2024 at 11:27 AM
I've been starting to miss working in a school in some capacity. I've had a great time working at IRIS Connect but it's now time for me to return. Therefore, I'm looking for a school or trust PD/T&L position for next year. Do please get in touch if you hear of anything. Shares welcome!
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SHP has always kept the question of how we empower teachers to meet the needs of young people central in history education. We will continue to support all efforts to empower teachers to enrich young people’s understanding of their world.
Interesting emerging themes from @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and the curriculum review. Interestingly the theme of de-professionalisation came up strongly in surveys run by @1972shp.bsky.social over the last few years & was /1
schoolsweek.co.uk/becky-franci...
schoolsweek.co.uk/becky-franci...
Curriculum: Becky Francis reveals ‘emerging themes’ from review
Teachers feel “disempowered and deprofessionalised by overstipulation and the challenge to cover content” in the curriculum, Professor Becky Francis has said
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 15, 2024 at 11:20 AM
SHP has always kept the question of how we empower teachers to meet the needs of young people central in history education. We will continue to support all efforts to empower teachers to enrich young people’s understanding of their world.
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www.theguardian.com/education/20... #edusky
The Teach First report, … includes a survey of more than 3,000 16-24-year-olds, which found that although 73% regard teaching as a job with purpose, they also perceive it as stressful (42%) and poorly paid (36%) in a sector with inadequate funding (36%).
The Teach First report, … includes a survey of more than 3,000 16-24-year-olds, which found that although 73% regard teaching as a job with purpose, they also perceive it as stressful (42%) and poorly paid (36%) in a sector with inadequate funding (36%).
Teachers in England offered lie-ins to make job more appealing
Other perks including nine-day fortnight and more planning time at home offered to attract recruits
www.theguardian.com
September 19, 2024 at 5:59 AM
www.theguardian.com/education/20... #edusky
The Teach First report, … includes a survey of more than 3,000 16-24-year-olds, which found that although 73% regard teaching as a job with purpose, they also perceive it as stressful (42%) and poorly paid (36%) in a sector with inadequate funding (36%).
The Teach First report, … includes a survey of more than 3,000 16-24-year-olds, which found that although 73% regard teaching as a job with purpose, they also perceive it as stressful (42%) and poorly paid (36%) in a sector with inadequate funding (36%).
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On to 2019. Amanda Spielman's Ofsted has just completed the government's curriculum revolution
What's worked, what hasn't, what are the sticky issues?
As Labour gets stuck into these exact issues right now - a timely look back on 10 years of curriculum reform
schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
What's worked, what hasn't, what are the sticky issues?
As Labour gets stuck into these exact issues right now - a timely look back on 10 years of curriculum reform
schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
Curriculum reforms - what grade should they get?
Schools Week delves into the curriculum reforms to look at went well, what went wrong, and what we can learn?
schoolsweek.co.uk
September 17, 2024 at 8:23 AM
On to 2019. Amanda Spielman's Ofsted has just completed the government's curriculum revolution
What's worked, what hasn't, what are the sticky issues?
As Labour gets stuck into these exact issues right now - a timely look back on 10 years of curriculum reform
schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
What's worked, what hasn't, what are the sticky issues?
As Labour gets stuck into these exact issues right now - a timely look back on 10 years of curriculum reform
schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
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❌ Schools that receive a full inspection this year have been banned from using Ofsted judgment logos after overall effectives grades were scrapped, the inspectorate has said
Ofsted's updated inspection handbook: What you need to know
Watchdog updates its guidance for inspections of schools following 'Big Listen' response
buff.ly
September 17, 2024 at 9:34 AM
❌ Schools that receive a full inspection this year have been banned from using Ofsted judgment logos after overall effectives grades were scrapped, the inspectorate has said
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I wrote about it here if it’s of interest - a summary of the history for my EdD: www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/the-jou...
The Journey of Teacher Autonomy in England
Have teachers in England ever experienced autonomy? The level of teacher autonomy and engagement in knowledge creation reflects the prevailing cultural and political contexts of the time. Throughout t...
www.researchtoclassroom.com
September 17, 2024 at 9:48 AM
I wrote about it here if it’s of interest - a summary of the history for my EdD: www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/the-jou...
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*** NEW POST ***
Calls for more autonomy are both common and understandable - but can it be a poisoned chalice?
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Calls for more autonomy are both common and understandable - but can it be a poisoned chalice?
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
How much teacher autonomy is too much?
Calls for teachers to have more control over their classrooms are growing more frequent - but we have some important questions to ask first, says Mark Enser
www.tes.com
September 16, 2024 at 6:17 PM
*** NEW POST ***
Calls for more autonomy are both common and understandable - but can it be a poisoned chalice?
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Calls for more autonomy are both common and understandable - but can it be a poisoned chalice?
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
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This week, I had a thought (as I often do) whilst out for a run.
Here are some thoughts from my newsletter on why easy runs are essential in leadership.
shaneleaning.beehiiv.com/p/easyrun
Here are some thoughts from my newsletter on why easy runs are essential in leadership.
shaneleaning.beehiiv.com/p/easyrun
🏃♂️ How "Easy Runs" Can Boost Your Leadership Potential
I had an epiphany during my run that changed how I think about leadership. Here's what I learnt...
shaneleaning.beehiiv.com
September 13, 2024 at 8:35 AM
This week, I had a thought (as I often do) whilst out for a run.
Here are some thoughts from my newsletter on why easy runs are essential in leadership.
shaneleaning.beehiiv.com/p/easyrun
Here are some thoughts from my newsletter on why easy runs are essential in leadership.
shaneleaning.beehiiv.com/p/easyrun
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NEW! One-pager from the awesome session by @mrsball.bsky.social & @lambhearttea.bsky.social at @researchED1 on 'The Scaffolding Effect'. The session was packed with valuable insights and practical strategies from @EEF @marymyatt.bsky.social @innerdrive.bsky.social RP for a free HQ copy.
September 13, 2024 at 7:55 AM
NEW! One-pager from the awesome session by @mrsball.bsky.social & @lambhearttea.bsky.social at @researchED1 on 'The Scaffolding Effect'. The session was packed with valuable insights and practical strategies from @EEF @marymyatt.bsky.social @innerdrive.bsky.social RP for a free HQ copy.
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September 7, 2024 at 3:11 PM
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Hope to see lots of you there!
Still eager for more on our Teach Like a Champion collab⁉️
Then join @joshpd.bsky.social & @douglemov.bsky.social for a two day workshop on implementing TLAC techniques in your classroom!
🗓️ Mon 14th & Tues 15th Oct 24
🗺️ Birmingham
Get your tickets asap! 🎟️
teachlikeachampion.org/instructiona...
Then join @joshpd.bsky.social & @douglemov.bsky.social for a two day workshop on implementing TLAC techniques in your classroom!
🗓️ Mon 14th & Tues 15th Oct 24
🗺️ Birmingham
Get your tickets asap! 🎟️
teachlikeachampion.org/instructiona...
Instructional Coaching with Teach Like A Champion and Steplab - Teach Like a Champion
Create a coherent professional development culture with common language and expectations, centered around high-leverage teaching techniques supported by rich video examples. Continue reading →
teachlikeachampion.org
September 13, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Hope to see lots of you there!
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New blog for #TeamRE
Knowing yourself – Personal knowledge in RE
A simple summary of what it is and what it isn't.
missdcoxblog.wordpress.com/2024/09/12/k...
Knowing yourself – Personal knowledge in RE
A simple summary of what it is and what it isn't.
missdcoxblog.wordpress.com/2024/09/12/k...
Knowing yourself – Personal knowledge in RE
This blog is more of a basic review but I hope it's useful for people considering what personal knowledge might be in RE. I'm going to try to summarise what personal knowledge is and what it isn't, us...
missdcoxblog.wordpress.com
September 12, 2024 at 4:40 PM
New blog for #TeamRE
Knowing yourself – Personal knowledge in RE
A simple summary of what it is and what it isn't.
missdcoxblog.wordpress.com/2024/09/12/k...
Knowing yourself – Personal knowledge in RE
A simple summary of what it is and what it isn't.
missdcoxblog.wordpress.com/2024/09/12/k...
18 NON education books school leaders are reading to help deliver the best outcomes for their kids 🧵...
(with summaries, links to books AND podcasts)👇
(with summaries, links to books AND podcasts)👇
September 9, 2024 at 4:23 PM
18 NON education books school leaders are reading to help deliver the best outcomes for their kids 🧵...
(with summaries, links to books AND podcasts)👇
(with summaries, links to books AND podcasts)👇