Emma
@ammew42.bsky.social
English teacher in the North West. Lover of tea and cake. And coffee and cats.
Brave new world for me today as I start doing supply. No work today so I enjoyed a snowy school run, did some much needed house sorting, batch cooked some lunch and read a book. Can’t complain!
Tomorrow I will be teaching. History. Interesting times abound!
Tomorrow I will be teaching. History. Interesting times abound!
January 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Brave new world for me today as I start doing supply. No work today so I enjoyed a snowy school run, did some much needed house sorting, batch cooked some lunch and read a book. Can’t complain!
Tomorrow I will be teaching. History. Interesting times abound!
Tomorrow I will be teaching. History. Interesting times abound!
Another shameless plug for myself in case anyone had a last minute staffing bombshell as they broke up for Christmas.
Don’t suppose anyone needs an English teacher somewhere within a commutable distance from Chester…
December 20, 2024 at 2:12 PM
Another shameless plug for myself in case anyone had a last minute staffing bombshell as they broke up for Christmas.
Don’t suppose anyone needs an English teacher somewhere within a commutable distance from Chester…
December 19, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Don’t suppose anyone needs an English teacher somewhere within a commutable distance from Chester…
A teaching and retention crisis and yet I, with 14 years teaching experience and more than a decade of TLR posts, cannot even get shortlisted for jobs. What gives?
November 26, 2024 at 5:15 PM
A teaching and retention crisis and yet I, with 14 years teaching experience and more than a decade of TLR posts, cannot even get shortlisted for jobs. What gives?
Remember when we all came over here and were like “wow. This is nice!” Well that’s what teaching in a sixth form is like. It’s just so bloody civilised.
September 11, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Remember when we all came over here and were like “wow. This is nice!” Well that’s what teaching in a sixth form is like. It’s just so bloody civilised.
A bonus day off for me to cover childcare for an inset day, so I’m being bankrupt by my eldest doing all the things we can’t usually do with a 2 year old in tow.
September 3, 2024 at 11:33 AM
A bonus day off for me to cover childcare for an inset day, so I’m being bankrupt by my eldest doing all the things we can’t usually do with a 2 year old in tow.
Bags are packed, lunches are made and overnight oats are in the fridge. Rest assured, this level of organisation won’t last to the end of the week let alone the half term!
September 1, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Bags are packed, lunches are made and overnight oats are in the fridge. Rest assured, this level of organisation won’t last to the end of the week let alone the half term!
Totally embracing the start of September by making my own pumpkin spice latte in a pumpkin mug. 🍁🎃
September 1, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Totally embracing the start of September by making my own pumpkin spice latte in a pumpkin mug. 🍁🎃
My role until Christmas is in a sixth form college so I started the term this week. It’s been fascinating seeing how the enrolment process works, not least because I’ve been able to hear about what students study on so many other courses.
August 29, 2024 at 5:15 PM
My role until Christmas is in a sixth form college so I started the term this week. It’s been fascinating seeing how the enrolment process works, not least because I’ve been able to hear about what students study on so many other courses.
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Hey #TeamEnglish and #Edusky, has anyone collated a list of past questions for AQA A Level Litb (tragedy and political protest)? If so, I'd love it if someone would be willing to share as it would be a massive time-saver! 🙏
August 27, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Hey #TeamEnglish and #Edusky, has anyone collated a list of past questions for AQA A Level Litb (tragedy and political protest)? If so, I'd love it if someone would be willing to share as it would be a massive time-saver! 🙏
I’m not saying I’m ready to embrace Autumn or anything, but I do seem to be looking up pumpkin spice latte recipes. 🎃🍂
August 23, 2024 at 8:19 PM
I’m not saying I’m ready to embrace Autumn or anything, but I do seem to be looking up pumpkin spice latte recipes. 🎃🍂
One night away and I am utterly addicted the Love is Blind Sweden. I’m heading home to parent my children now so I’ll have to go cold turkey for some hours. The audacity!
August 21, 2024 at 9:31 AM
One night away and I am utterly addicted the Love is Blind Sweden. I’m heading home to parent my children now so I’ll have to go cold turkey for some hours. The audacity!
Day 7 of our staycation means I get 24 hours entirely to myself. I’m taking myself to Liverpool for a spa, my book and time to binge the new episodes of Emily in Paris. Bliss!
August 20, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Day 7 of our staycation means I get 24 hours entirely to myself. I’m taking myself to Liverpool for a spa, my book and time to binge the new episodes of Emily in Paris. Bliss!
A useful reminder even for someone not new to teaching.
For any new teachers: Five Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Teaching carlhendrick.com/2017/05/06/f...
Five Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Teaching
1. Motivation doesn't always lead to achievement, but achievement often leads to motivation. While there is a strong correlation between self perception and achievement and we tend to think of it in t...
carlhendrick.com
August 19, 2024 at 8:54 AM
A useful reminder even for someone not new to teaching.
This summer we’re having a staycation. A proper one where we actually stay at home and do things a tourist would do. Today was a day trip to Llangollen and it was perfection. What a beautiful place.
August 18, 2024 at 3:32 PM
This summer we’re having a staycation. A proper one where we actually stay at home and do things a tourist would do. Today was a day trip to Llangollen and it was perfection. What a beautiful place.
I think we can call this a day well spent.
August 17, 2024 at 3:38 PM
I think we can call this a day well spent.
This was a really interesting listen. Twitter was a central part of my becoming politically engaged and I find it fascinating to consider the role it’s played in journalism and politics.
News Agents episode today was all abou whether we should leave Twitter
Can’t imagine any of you have strong views about that podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Can’t imagine any of you have strong views about that podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
The News Agents: Is it time for The News Agents to leave Twitter? on Apple Podcasts
Show The News Agents, Ep Is it time for The News Agents to leave Twitter? - 15 Aug 2024
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August 16, 2024 at 8:58 AM
This was a really interesting listen. Twitter was a central part of my becoming politically engaged and I find it fascinating to consider the role it’s played in journalism and politics.
This is great news!
This suggests a very significant reversal of recent trends which have seen numbers fall, along with those for other Humanities A-level subjects. With thx to Prof Alex Thomson
Plse visit our data page on website for more information.
englishassociation.ac.uk/english-stud...
Plse visit our data page on website for more information.
englishassociation.ac.uk/english-stud...
English Studies in numbers: data on student enrolment and trends | The English Association
We support the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of English at all levels of education, from early years to further and higher education and beyond.
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August 15, 2024 at 11:15 AM
This is great news!
It feels an apt time to start afresh on here since this week my teaching career was resurrected from the ashes. After a bruising recruitment season leaving me thinking I would just have to leave education entirely, I was offered a role teaching English in a sixth form college until Christmas.
August 15, 2024 at 11:01 AM
It feels an apt time to start afresh on here since this week my teaching career was resurrected from the ashes. After a bruising recruitment season leaving me thinking I would just have to leave education entirely, I was offered a role teaching English in a sixth form college until Christmas.
Ok, it seems quite nice over here so far. Maybe I’ll even post occasionally, instead of just stealing everyone else’s brilliance. Can’t promise I’ll offer much more than photos of cats mind you…
August 14, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Ok, it seems quite nice over here so far. Maybe I’ll even post occasionally, instead of just stealing everyone else’s brilliance. Can’t promise I’ll offer much more than photos of cats mind you…