Nicola L
@nkl17.bsky.social
Maths teacher, was head of KS5 maths, mum to 2 20+ year olds & a rescue dog Bailey 🐶
Usually to be found in a pool, lake or sea, reading or travelling (not mutually exclusive).
Write book reviews when I can
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/78843992
Usually to be found in a pool, lake or sea, reading or travelling (not mutually exclusive).
Write book reviews when I can
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/78843992
I bought some last weekend. I went to have one on Sunday evening to find one left. Apparently because I left them out I was inviting OH to eat them!
November 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I bought some last weekend. I went to have one on Sunday evening to find one left. Apparently because I left them out I was inviting OH to eat them!
@hannahkettlemaths.bsky.social has put one up
November 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
@hannahkettlemaths.bsky.social has put one up
Oh and it still happens in college - ‘what do you mean I’m talking…!’
November 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Oh and it still happens in college - ‘what do you mean I’m talking…!’
Great stuff. Thanks Hannah - I’ve always given it to one set.
November 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Great stuff. Thanks Hannah - I’ve always given it to one set.
Yeah I know, but someone ‘always’ does…and then it appears on YT!
November 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Yeah I know, but someone ‘always’ does…and then it appears on YT!
I’m hoping to see it tomorrow when I’m in work, but also if anyone has any ideas for P2 & 3 I’d also be pleased to see them.
November 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I’m hoping to see it tomorrow when I’m in work, but also if anyone has any ideas for P2 & 3 I’d also be pleased to see them.
This looks like a really good idea.
November 1, 2025 at 9:44 AM
This looks like a really good idea.
Coffee & sparkling water for breakfast!
October 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Coffee & sparkling water for breakfast!
Follow @coremathscat.bsky.social and @reflectivemaths.bsky.social for good stuff.
I personally preferred AQA to Edexcel. Students do better if they have at least a 5 (preferably in Higher) as understanding is generally better.
I personally preferred AQA to Edexcel. Students do better if they have at least a 5 (preferably in Higher) as understanding is generally better.
October 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Follow @coremathscat.bsky.social and @reflectivemaths.bsky.social for good stuff.
I personally preferred AQA to Edexcel. Students do better if they have at least a 5 (preferably in Higher) as understanding is generally better.
I personally preferred AQA to Edexcel. Students do better if they have at least a 5 (preferably in Higher) as understanding is generally better.
My grade 4/5 students used to find it hard. We did AQA 2A (stats) and some of them found that and the Finance stuff hard. Thinking they’ve done higher than it is easier for them.
October 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
My grade 4/5 students used to find it hard. We did AQA 2A (stats) and some of them found that and the Finance stuff hard. Thinking they’ve done higher than it is easier for them.
Couldn’t make it this year. Hope you all had a good time.
October 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Couldn’t make it this year. Hope you all had a good time.
I know! Plus the costs go up exponentially as well!
One school near us has half term w/b 20/10, we’re going to Dubrovnik to work on our triathlon on 26/10 & our flights are lots more than OH usually pays. I can go cos I’m now a sessional teacher/lecturer & have taken week off.
One school near us has half term w/b 20/10, we’re going to Dubrovnik to work on our triathlon on 26/10 & our flights are lots more than OH usually pays. I can go cos I’m now a sessional teacher/lecturer & have taken week off.
October 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I know! Plus the costs go up exponentially as well!
One school near us has half term w/b 20/10, we’re going to Dubrovnik to work on our triathlon on 26/10 & our flights are lots more than OH usually pays. I can go cos I’m now a sessional teacher/lecturer & have taken week off.
One school near us has half term w/b 20/10, we’re going to Dubrovnik to work on our triathlon on 26/10 & our flights are lots more than OH usually pays. I can go cos I’m now a sessional teacher/lecturer & have taken week off.
I know they don’t run any to Dubrovnik after October so maybe?
October 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I know they don’t run any to Dubrovnik after October so maybe?
Ah yes - we had trouble getting into one of those when we were away last year.
October 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Ah yes - we had trouble getting into one of those when we were away last year.
Actually a lot of those using lounges at Gatwick are on freebies with their package tour…not like it used to be
October 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Actually a lot of those using lounges at Gatwick are on freebies with their package tour…not like it used to be
From the 7th floor of hospital. Not bad either.
September 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
From the 7th floor of hospital. Not bad either.
This is exactly how I was. On a ‘support’ plan, told my lessons were crap, not differentiating enough, behaviour etc…
3 learning walks in 2 days, no mentoring etc..hardly any LM meeting, never told I was doing any good - but no complaints from SEN dept etc. was feeling very bullied.
3 learning walks in 2 days, no mentoring etc..hardly any LM meeting, never told I was doing any good - but no complaints from SEN dept etc. was feeling very bullied.
September 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This is exactly how I was. On a ‘support’ plan, told my lessons were crap, not differentiating enough, behaviour etc…
3 learning walks in 2 days, no mentoring etc..hardly any LM meeting, never told I was doing any good - but no complaints from SEN dept etc. was feeling very bullied.
3 learning walks in 2 days, no mentoring etc..hardly any LM meeting, never told I was doing any good - but no complaints from SEN dept etc. was feeling very bullied.
I left my school in July without a ‘proper’ job to go to. Now doing some part time work in a college that I worked in before - not getting involved in any of the politics or anything - it’s great (at the moment)
September 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I left my school in July without a ‘proper’ job to go to. Now doing some part time work in a college that I worked in before - not getting involved in any of the politics or anything - it’s great (at the moment)
Sorry to hear that. Hope things improve.
September 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Sorry to hear that. Hope things improve.
It’s really hard but it will get better - hugs
September 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
It’s really hard but it will get better - hugs
I’m just starting to do some tutoring and around me it’s anywhere from £25 to £100.
September 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I’m just starting to do some tutoring and around me it’s anywhere from £25 to £100.