Ellen McHugh
emchistory.bsky.social
Ellen McHugh
@emchistory.bsky.social
Head of World Studies Faculty, Teacher of History (Y7-13) and A Level Politics (and previously Economics). Based in Hertfordshire.
Proudly I’m a childless cat lady!
I mentioned my 40something age with Y9 while giving the overview of this year’s content, was talking about recalling news footage of the USSR from childhood. Not sure how to take “wow she’s as old as my mum” Do I take it as she doesn’t look as old as my mum, or bloody hell she’s not in her 90s??
September 5, 2024 at 9:28 PM
But, the sole consumption of this treat is only achieved if the cat is outside. Otherwise you are forced to share. Tigs is particularly fond of a smoked Bavarian cheese
September 5, 2024 at 8:48 PM
I switched sectors last year, which means for me it’s ISI. They have one whole school pass or fail since last September. But also introduced a new framework.

Is outstanding the new pass?

How do schools on an improvement journey show their progress to parents and media?

Does fail feel nicer?
September 2, 2024 at 5:30 PM
The tubs of sweets are cheapest in Aldi £4.49 compared to £6 in the rest!
September 2, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Anything written by wonderful authors with excellent comical moments such as Sophie Kinsella, Jenny Colgan, Marian Keyes.
Yes they are predicable but leave a warm happy heart at the end
August 29, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Fixing school buildings - those without heating, leaking windows and ceilings, asbestos removal, removal of RAAC etc. so that not only the environmental impact on students learning, but the overall health of those working in schools www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC One - Panorama, Britain's Crumbling Schools
An investigation into the poor state of some of Britain’s school buildings.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 29, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Thanks! I’ve been using for just over 24hrs so this is really useful to know 👍
August 28, 2024 at 8:28 PM
I changed jobs 18 months ago, doing that ‘shocking thing’ of leaving at Easter. (I did make sure my Y13s were exam ready as I’m not that harsh)
Best thing I ever did as I put myself first, left SLT became a HoD and now back in love with teaching!
August 28, 2024 at 7:07 AM
And a few snacks
August 28, 2024 at 6:58 AM
If you have a nice mug only wash it up before you refill it. No one steals a dirty mug!!! (But don’t be the one growing your own biological study on your desk)
August 28, 2024 at 6:57 AM
A dead mouse I could cope with. Mine brings in living ones to ‘play with’ which actually is me desperately trying to catch the poor thing with a dustpan and brush, while she jumps about all excited by the game, try to free it, while cat wanders about trying to work out where her new toy went.
August 27, 2024 at 10:42 PM