Also means a deprofessionalisation of the work force. Who needs trained teachers if you are told what needs to be given and are provided with the script for a lesson

Absolutely brilliant book - one of those with the power to transform practice - I don't understand why its principles are not applied more widely.

Absolutely - one of my three classroom 'rights' was to be stuck. As soon as someone, newly arrived in Y7, said they were 'stuck', I would pause the class and we would applaud them for being stuck, as it was an opportunity to learn something. It really helped create a positive learning culture

Do take in Warkworth castle if you can (and haven't already) - it is fabulous

That is such a cool place

Just finished 'In a dark wood wandering' by Hella Haasse which was fabulous. Set in early C15th France and the political up upheaval of the time.

I love the MERL @themerl.bsky.social - lovely staff, unusual collections and fab cafe

I remember when teachers had to invigilate one of our favourite games to pass the time was to play pac man around the exam hall - no running allowed of course

At least you may have enjoyed some music 😁

Is the marking going any better?

I always find Thomas Tallis helps in such moments

I have always found Erika's Story to be deeply moving and profound

This is a really useful post for teachers to be aware of

It is state-sponsored cruelty

I think it was Denis Shemilt who once said that progress in history is moving from one misconception to a slightly less bad misconception 😁

I remember melting one

Fabulous - more than happy 😊

...and your conclusion is ....? Absolute cliffhanger- I want to know 😁