Catherine Priggs
@catherinepriggs.bsky.social
Née Flaherty | Education Consultant |
@histassoc Secondary Committee | Exams | School Governor
www.catherinepriggseducation.com
@histassoc Secondary Committee | Exams | School Governor
www.catherinepriggseducation.com
Had such a great time teaching Year 7 today! We explored England from 1087 to 1154 - a whirlwind of power struggles, a fractured empire, and civil war - using @counsellc.bsky.social’s chapter ‘Meanwhile, back in Norman England: Struggling for control after 1087’ from #ChangingHistoriesKS3
July 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Had such a great time teaching Year 7 today! We explored England from 1087 to 1154 - a whirlwind of power struggles, a fractured empire, and civil war - using @counsellc.bsky.social’s chapter ‘Meanwhile, back in Norman England: Struggling for control after 1087’ from #ChangingHistoriesKS3
Last night I was honoured to receive an Honorary Fellowship from the @histassoc.bsky.social
It’s hard to put into words what this means. It is more than an association to me; it’s a community that has supported, sustained and nurtured me at so many points in my career.
It’s hard to put into words what this means. It is more than an association to me; it’s a community that has supported, sustained and nurtured me at so many points in my career.
July 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Last night I was honoured to receive an Honorary Fellowship from the @histassoc.bsky.social
It’s hard to put into words what this means. It is more than an association to me; it’s a community that has supported, sustained and nurtured me at so many points in my career.
It’s hard to put into words what this means. It is more than an association to me; it’s a community that has supported, sustained and nurtured me at so many points in my career.
Really excited to deliver this FREE session with @egcarr.bsky.social
We’ll discuss the power of enquiry questions, including how they shape the analytic direction and purpose of a sequence of lessons, create a sense of intrigue & infuse lessons with energy! @counsellc.bsky.social
We’ll discuss the power of enquiry questions, including how they shape the analytic direction and purpose of a sequence of lessons, create a sense of intrigue & infuse lessons with energy! @counsellc.bsky.social
June 30, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Really excited to deliver this FREE session with @egcarr.bsky.social
We’ll discuss the power of enquiry questions, including how they shape the analytic direction and purpose of a sequence of lessons, create a sense of intrigue & infuse lessons with energy! @counsellc.bsky.social
We’ll discuss the power of enquiry questions, including how they shape the analytic direction and purpose of a sequence of lessons, create a sense of intrigue & infuse lessons with energy! @counsellc.bsky.social
Proud to see it in print - proud to have been part of the journey - and especially proud that it’s dedicated to the much-missed and never forgotten Snelson.
June 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Proud to see it in print - proud to have been part of the journey - and especially proud that it’s dedicated to the much-missed and never forgotten Snelson.
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
Final proofs are in… it’s going to print! 🎉🎉
@egcarr.bsky.social @hughrichards.bsky.social @davidjhibbert.bsky.social @hachettelearning.bsky.social @teacherhead.bsky.social
@egcarr.bsky.social @hughrichards.bsky.social @davidjhibbert.bsky.social @hachettelearning.bsky.social @teacherhead.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Final proofs are in… it’s going to print! 🎉🎉
@egcarr.bsky.social @hughrichards.bsky.social @davidjhibbert.bsky.social @hachettelearning.bsky.social @teacherhead.bsky.social
@egcarr.bsky.social @hughrichards.bsky.social @davidjhibbert.bsky.social @hachettelearning.bsky.social @teacherhead.bsky.social
This was one of the most special days. A coming together to remember an incredible human AND raise money for such a valuable cause. If you can spare a few (/few more!) £s you can still donate. ❤️
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
April 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This was one of the most special days. A coming together to remember an incredible human AND raise money for such a valuable cause. If you can spare a few (/few more!) £s you can still donate. ❤️
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
The opening page is just gorgeous and provides such a thoughtful intro to Vona Groarke’s methodology:
‘… a life is more than practical questions with their fixed and adequate answers. A life is a miasma of what can be explained and understood, and what can’t...
‘… a life is more than practical questions with their fixed and adequate answers. A life is a miasma of what can be explained and understood, and what can’t...
March 30, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The opening page is just gorgeous and provides such a thoughtful intro to Vona Groarke’s methodology:
‘… a life is more than practical questions with their fixed and adequate answers. A life is a miasma of what can be explained and understood, and what can’t...
‘… a life is more than practical questions with their fixed and adequate answers. A life is a miasma of what can be explained and understood, and what can’t...
This is a stunning, unique, and deeply moving book that examines the 19th-century Irish diaspora through the life of Ellen O'Hara.
A scholarly work woven from history, poetry, and prose.
A scholarly work woven from history, poetry, and prose.
March 30, 2025 at 12:26 PM
This is a stunning, unique, and deeply moving book that examines the 19th-century Irish diaspora through the life of Ellen O'Hara.
A scholarly work woven from history, poetry, and prose.
A scholarly work woven from history, poetry, and prose.
New blog: #16 We need to talk about… professional development for support staff
Support staff play an important role in keeping everything running smoothly in schools. (1/4)
Support staff play an important role in keeping everything running smoothly in schools. (1/4)
March 14, 2025 at 10:06 AM
New blog: #16 We need to talk about… professional development for support staff
Support staff play an important role in keeping everything running smoothly in schools. (1/4)
Support staff play an important role in keeping everything running smoothly in schools. (1/4)
I also shared key principles for using scholarship effectively and provided two practical examples of how scholarship can support world building by developing pupils' sense of period, & how it can be used bring shape and coherence to Key Stage 4.
February 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
I also shared key principles for using scholarship effectively and provided two practical examples of how scholarship can support world building by developing pupils' sense of period, & how it can be used bring shape and coherence to Key Stage 4.
I started by exploring some of the perceived challenges with GCSE History and their implications. Then, I highlighted how incorporating scholarship can address some of these issues.
February 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
I started by exploring some of the perceived challenges with GCSE History and their implications. Then, I highlighted how incorporating scholarship can address some of these issues.
I loved presenting at Ark Soane '25 this weekend! I discussed the use of academic historical scholarship at Key Stage 4 and its potential for planning and delivering GCSE History.
February 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
I loved presenting at Ark Soane '25 this weekend! I discussed the use of academic historical scholarship at Key Stage 4 and its potential for planning and delivering GCSE History.
*New blog: We need to talk about... curricular coherence*
To truly understand why curricular coherence matters, it helps to think of curriculum as Christine Counsell characterised it: ‘knowledge structured as narrative over time’ (Counsell, 2018).
To truly understand why curricular coherence matters, it helps to think of curriculum as Christine Counsell characterised it: ‘knowledge structured as narrative over time’ (Counsell, 2018).
February 7, 2025 at 9:18 AM
*New blog: We need to talk about... curricular coherence*
To truly understand why curricular coherence matters, it helps to think of curriculum as Christine Counsell characterised it: ‘knowledge structured as narrative over time’ (Counsell, 2018).
To truly understand why curricular coherence matters, it helps to think of curriculum as Christine Counsell characterised it: ‘knowledge structured as narrative over time’ (Counsell, 2018).
New blog: We need to talk about... smart responses to mock examination results 📝
Mock examination results are often seen as just a practice run, but their true value goes far beyond that...
(1/4)
Mock examination results are often seen as just a practice run, but their true value goes far beyond that...
(1/4)
January 31, 2025 at 8:47 AM
New blog: We need to talk about... smart responses to mock examination results 📝
Mock examination results are often seen as just a practice run, but their true value goes far beyond that...
(1/4)
Mock examination results are often seen as just a practice run, but their true value goes far beyond that...
(1/4)
In tomorrow's session I'll...
✅ Give an overview of elements of a robust history curriculum
✅ Discuss why sequencing is crucial for the creation of a coherent KS4
✅ Consider ways to build pupils’ capacity to see connections, and identify distinctiveness within periods
(2/3)
✅ Give an overview of elements of a robust history curriculum
✅ Discuss why sequencing is crucial for the creation of a coherent KS4
✅ Consider ways to build pupils’ capacity to see connections, and identify distinctiveness within periods
(2/3)
January 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
In tomorrow's session I'll...
✅ Give an overview of elements of a robust history curriculum
✅ Discuss why sequencing is crucial for the creation of a coherent KS4
✅ Consider ways to build pupils’ capacity to see connections, and identify distinctiveness within periods
(2/3)
✅ Give an overview of elements of a robust history curriculum
✅ Discuss why sequencing is crucial for the creation of a coherent KS4
✅ Consider ways to build pupils’ capacity to see connections, and identify distinctiveness within periods
(2/3)
A new post for school leaders: *We need to talk about... a long-term approach to exam preparedness*
Exam prep shouldn’t be reactive. A long-term strategy, starting in Key Stage 3, is key for sustainable success. Focus on building solid foundations, not just last-minute interventions 🧵➡️
(1/6)
Exam prep shouldn’t be reactive. A long-term strategy, starting in Key Stage 3, is key for sustainable success. Focus on building solid foundations, not just last-minute interventions 🧵➡️
(1/6)
January 26, 2025 at 9:31 AM
A new post for school leaders: *We need to talk about... a long-term approach to exam preparedness*
Exam prep shouldn’t be reactive. A long-term strategy, starting in Key Stage 3, is key for sustainable success. Focus on building solid foundations, not just last-minute interventions 🧵➡️
(1/6)
Exam prep shouldn’t be reactive. A long-term strategy, starting in Key Stage 3, is key for sustainable success. Focus on building solid foundations, not just last-minute interventions 🧵➡️
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⚖️ We also explored how to manage this balance in the classroom through carefully crafted enquiry questions.
Thanks again to everyone who attended and thank you to @ttradioofficial.bsky.social for inviting me to speak!
(5/5)
Thanks again to everyone who attended and thank you to @ttradioofficial.bsky.social for inviting me to speak!
(5/5)
January 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
⚖️ We also explored how to manage this balance in the classroom through carefully crafted enquiry questions.
Thanks again to everyone who attended and thank you to @ttradioofficial.bsky.social for inviting me to speak!
(5/5)
Thanks again to everyone who attended and thank you to @ttradioofficial.bsky.social for inviting me to speak!
(5/5)
🔄 On the other hand, if we focus solely on the methods historians use, pupils might not have enough content to really engage with those methods.
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(4/5)
January 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
🔄 On the other hand, if we focus solely on the methods historians use, pupils might not have enough content to really engage with those methods.
(4/5)
(4/5)
🚨 New blog: We need to talk about... standardisation and moderation: support for school leaders 🚨
In my latest blog post, I explore two crucial processes for school leaders during the mock exam season...
(1/4)
In my latest blog post, I explore two crucial processes for school leaders during the mock exam season...
(1/4)
January 17, 2025 at 8:22 AM
🚨 New blog: We need to talk about... standardisation and moderation: support for school leaders 🚨
In my latest blog post, I explore two crucial processes for school leaders during the mock exam season...
(1/4)
In my latest blog post, I explore two crucial processes for school leaders during the mock exam season...
(1/4)
I’m very excited to be presenting alongside @egcarr.bsky.social at the annual @histassoc.bsky.social conference in Liverpool 🎉
#HAConf2025 #HistoryEducation
#HAConf2025 #HistoryEducation
January 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I’m very excited to be presenting alongside @egcarr.bsky.social at the annual @histassoc.bsky.social conference in Liverpool 🎉
#HAConf2025 #HistoryEducation
#HAConf2025 #HistoryEducation
🚨 We need to talk about... resolutions for subject leaders: strategic planning for the term ahead 🚨
Happy New Year! 🎉 As we kick off term 1, it’s the perfect time for subject leaders to reassess, recalibrate, and refocus.
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Happy New Year! 🎉 As we kick off term 1, it’s the perfect time for subject leaders to reassess, recalibrate, and refocus.
(1/5)
January 10, 2025 at 8:52 AM
🚨 We need to talk about... resolutions for subject leaders: strategic planning for the term ahead 🚨
Happy New Year! 🎉 As we kick off term 1, it’s the perfect time for subject leaders to reassess, recalibrate, and refocus.
(1/5)
Happy New Year! 🎉 As we kick off term 1, it’s the perfect time for subject leaders to reassess, recalibrate, and refocus.
(1/5)
Excited to share that a recent post of mine was @teachertapp.bsky.social's "most-read blog" this week!
🔎 Find my post on Teacher Tapp: teachertapp.com/uk/articles/...
🔗 You can also access it through my Substack: catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/how-new-se...
🔎 Find my post on Teacher Tapp: teachertapp.com/uk/articles/...
🔗 You can also access it through my Substack: catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/how-new-se...
December 18, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Excited to share that a recent post of mine was @teachertapp.bsky.social's "most-read blog" this week!
🔎 Find my post on Teacher Tapp: teachertapp.com/uk/articles/...
🔗 You can also access it through my Substack: catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/how-new-se...
🔎 Find my post on Teacher Tapp: teachertapp.com/uk/articles/...
🔗 You can also access it through my Substack: catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/how-new-se...
🚨New post: We need to talk about… the sanctity of department time 🚨
This week, I explore strategies to reduce admin burdens and protect department time, ensuring subject teams can focus on curriculum development.
🔗 shorturl.at/UXUMx
#CurriculumDevelopment #Leadership #SchoolLeadership
This week, I explore strategies to reduce admin burdens and protect department time, ensuring subject teams can focus on curriculum development.
🔗 shorturl.at/UXUMx
#CurriculumDevelopment #Leadership #SchoolLeadership
December 13, 2024 at 9:54 AM
🚨New post: We need to talk about… the sanctity of department time 🚨
This week, I explore strategies to reduce admin burdens and protect department time, ensuring subject teams can focus on curriculum development.
🔗 shorturl.at/UXUMx
#CurriculumDevelopment #Leadership #SchoolLeadership
This week, I explore strategies to reduce admin burdens and protect department time, ensuring subject teams can focus on curriculum development.
🔗 shorturl.at/UXUMx
#CurriculumDevelopment #Leadership #SchoolLeadership
🚀 Crafting a Whole-School Teaching & Learning Policy: Balancing the big picture with subject-specific needs is key.
In my latest blog, I share how to empower subject leaders while maintaining school-wide cohesion.
#TeachingAndLearning #EdLeadership #SchoolLeadership (1/8)
In my latest blog, I share how to empower subject leaders while maintaining school-wide cohesion.
#TeachingAndLearning #EdLeadership #SchoolLeadership (1/8)
November 29, 2024 at 8:37 AM
🚀 Crafting a Whole-School Teaching & Learning Policy: Balancing the big picture with subject-specific needs is key.
In my latest blog, I share how to empower subject leaders while maintaining school-wide cohesion.
#TeachingAndLearning #EdLeadership #SchoolLeadership (1/8)
In my latest blog, I share how to empower subject leaders while maintaining school-wide cohesion.
#TeachingAndLearning #EdLeadership #SchoolLeadership (1/8)