This week I've watched this video from @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social with Y7. First there were whispers of 'it's the chocolate cake guy'. Then 'whoa' uttered as the stories were told. They had so many genuine questions at the end, mostly asking how this could happen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iR_...

At @engmediacentre.bsky.social we've been doing a survey of teachers' views on the current state of English teaching. We've had a great response but we'd love more, incl more from out of London. If you're an English teacher please do it. It doesn't take long! www.surveymonkey.com/r/EngTeach2025

Tea: our national coping strategy.

We had a brilliant time at Gunby Hall @midsandeastnt.bsky.social for the launch of Bethany Walker's new book, Medusa Gorgon's Bad Hair Day. We made masks, hunted snakes around the Hall and learnt loads about Greek Gods. Beth is a brilliant host. Can't wait to read the book now.

Thornton agreed to marry a parliamentarian to secure her family’s financial future. She gave birth to nine babies, later describing both the dangers of childbirth and the deaths of six of her infant children. Her husband left her heavily in debt when he died. www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...

Passed! #NPQSL #TDT @teacherdevtrust.bsky.social

We had a wonderful diversity festival today celebrating the various diversities in our school community. There was a fantastic atmosphere in the hall all afternoon. Thank you to everyone who supported it.

Ok - a little late, but we're now up and running with #30dayswild

⭐ The #MyBookbuzz books are here! ⭐ We're thrilled to unveil this year's selection - sign up your Year 7/8s and they'll each be able to choose one of these fantastic reads to take home and keep. Find out more 👇 www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi...

This weather definitely signals the end of the holiday - time to do some work.

Really enjoying #TTRConnect today from @ttradioofficial.bsky.social Loads of great tips and even more to take away and think about...cogs are whirring.

My favourite children's book of the year: SAFIYYAH'S WAR by Hiba Noor Khan. Absolutely beautiful & brilliant; every school & library should have a copy. To which end, I am giving away FREE COPIES TO SCHOOLS & LIBRARIES! Repost & follow to enter; closes 25th Jan 2025! #BooksOfTheYear #books #giveaway

I've officially joined BlueSky. Hello.