My child is not a fan of the 'explain how you worked out your answer' questions in Maths.

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The first signs of snow suggest it's the start of ASE Conference week again. If you're there, I'll be speaking early doors on the Friday morning. I'll be in Pope A1. 2026aseannualconf.sched.com/event/72a4f9... #science #scienceteaching #aseconference #aseconf26 #teaching #ect

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These free training materials will help you reflect on technological changes and use AI tools safely and effectively. Teachers can complete a certified assessment, which awards them with credits towards Chartered Status: https://chartered.pulse.ly/peii2h4r3s

Welcome back to our Trainee teachers, Apprentices and Mentors to the Spring Term of the 2025/2026 academic year. We cannot wait to continue your journey this year. #teachertraining #traintoteach #getintoteaching #teaching #apprentice #teaching #teachereducation #pgce #qts

Every Weds during term time we publish a podcast episode on a range of current educational topics. You can listen to the latest and all of our previous episodes here: impact.wales/podcasts or just search 'The Impact Podcast' on whichever podcast platform you use. Simples!

As our trainees prepare to leave their first placements. We asked our SLT team to share their top tips for starting a new school, here is their advice... #teachertraining #teachingpractice #placement #traintoteach #wellbeing #support #teachertips #traineetips #edusky

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It's not too late to buy the science teacher in your life a copy of Science Fix. Shortlisted for best textbook of the year by The ASE. Available in all good online bookstores amzn.to/4aoVUwg

Science Teachers! If you know of any trainee / ECTs who might appreciate a FREE Kindle edition of "Why Don't Things Fall Up?" let me know! One PGCE student told me it was "better than anything on her official reading list". It's had other great reviews from scientists and teachers:

Some photos from the Science lectures last week with @dannynic.bsky.social . Trainees explored some ways to teach Forces, Magnets and Electricity. They carried out an investigation into paper helicopters, which generated some good discussion around fair testing and how to teach it.

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Day 8 Long before Christmas, the winter solstice shaped how people marked light, time and renewal — from stone circles aligned to the sunset to evergreens symbolising endurance. Many of these rituals survived and found their way into festive Britain. #WinterSolstice #Folklore

Interesting article in the latest Journal of Emergent Science: Diagnostic assessment: The BEST way to discover what children are really thinking about materials www.ase.org.uk/resources/jo... #education #teaching #primaryscience

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What makes Essex and Thames SCITT special? Here’s 12 of the most important things to know about us. Get in touch to learn more about our courses. www.etpscitt.co.uk #12daysofscittmas #12daysofscitt #whychooseus #teachertraining #traintoteach #traineeteacher #essex #getintoteaching #teachinessex

Subject associations are a rich source of high quality support for both trainee and qualified teachers. During lectures we signpost our trainees and apprentices to relevant subject associations to use during their teaching placements and wider careers.

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What makes Essex and Thames SCITT special? Here’s 12 of the most important things to know about us. Get in touch to learn more about our courses. www.etpscitt.co.uk #12daysofscittmas #12daysofscitt #whychooseus #teachertraining #traintoteach #traineeteacher #essex #getintoteaching #teachinessex

What makes Essex and Thames SCITT special? Here’s 12 of the most important things to know about us. Get in touch to learn more about our courses. www.etpscitt.co.uk #12daysofscittmas #12daysofscitt #whychooseus #teachertraining #traintoteach #traineeteacher #essex #getintoteaching #teachinessex

What makes Essex and Thames SCITT special? Here’s 12 of the most important things to know about us. Get in touch to learn more about our courses. www.etpscitt.co.uk #12daysofscittmas #12daysofscitt #whychooseus #teachertraining #traintoteach #traineeteacher #essex #getintoteaching #teachinessex

What makes Essex and Thames SCITT special? Here’s 12 of the most important things to know about us. Get in touch to learn more about our courses. www.etpscitt.co.uk #12daysofscittmas #12daysofscitt #whychooseus #teachertraining #traintoteach #traineeteacher #essex #getintoteaching #teachinessex

What makes Essex and Thames SCITT special? We’re carrying on our run through of 12 of the most important things to know about us. Get in touch to learn more about our courses. www.etpscitt.co.uk #12daysofscittmas #12daysofscitt #whychooseus #teachertraining #traintoteach #traineeteacher #essex

Come see the TAPS website refresh - quick links to tailored resources for each UK nation and NEW zipfiles of plans & egs for each year group. #PrimaryScience #Teaching #Assessment pstt.org.uk/unique-resou...

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What makes Essex and Thames SCITT special? Here’s 12 of the most important things to know about us. Get in touch to learn more about our courses. www.etpscitt.co.uk #12daysofscittmas #12daysofscitt #whychooseus #teachertraining #traintoteach #traineeteacher #essex #getintoteaching #teachinessex

💡 Five rules for Social Media 💡 🌠 Written by 12 year olds, these worth sharing again and again. #OnlineSafety, with thanks to @julespg.bsky.social. #EduSky

Every act of kindness makes a difference. Help create a happier world this December with our Kindness Calendar. Please use & share 💕🌍🎄🙏 #DoGoodDecember actionforhappiness.org/do-good-dece...

What makes Essex and Thames SCITT special? Here’s 12 of the most important things to know about us. Get in touch to learn more about our courses. www.etpscitt.co.uk #12daysofscittmas #12daysofscitt #whychooseus #teachertraining #traintoteach #traineeteacher #essex #getintoteaching #teachinessex

What makes Essex and Thames SCITT special? Here’s 12 of the most important things to know about us. Get in touch to learn more about our courses. www.etpscitt.co.uk #12daysofscittmas #12daysofscitt #whychooseus #teachertraining #traintoteach #traineeteacher #essex #getintoteaching #teachinessex

What makes Essex and Thames SCITT special? Here’s 12 of the most important things to know about us. Get in touch to learn more about our courses. www.etpscitt.co.uk #12daysofscittmas #12daysofscitt #whychooseus #teachertraining #traintoteach #traineeteacher #essex #getintoteaching #teachinessex

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If you're interested in the current state of AI in schools, then STEM Learning have produced a set of free CPD videos about responsible AI use for teachers. Would be of interest to teachers in our partner schools as well as trainees. community.stem.org.uk/browse/respo...

Nice blog on the effective use of whiteboards to ensure effective teaching. open.substack.com/pub/lstam/p/...

Teachmeet BETT 2026 is coming. Save the Date. 22nd Jan. 5pm. Excel London. Is going to be an old-school Teachmeet, kicking off the 20th Anniversary year of Teachmeet. More details, and speaker sign up soon. #teachmeet20 #tmbett26 #teachmeet #edusky

Primary Teachers! If you’d like a FREE online session for your pupils where I talk about how I wrote this book and introduce them to some tips for story writing, drop me a line! The book has LOTS you can explore with pupils, from storytelling to art to science. I can provide free advice / resources

If you’re starting out as a Primary Science Lead, or you’ve been doing the job for a while, then you can appreciate what a big job it can be. Here’s a list of useful resources that you should know about. www.sciencefix.co.uk/2023/06/supp... #eduskyprimary #uked

A reminder to all primary teachers and trainee teachers that my book Science Fix is a perfect way to improve your science subject knowledge as well as how to teach primary science. Available in all online bookstores amzn.to/4oSzoQS. Shortlisted for ASE textbook of the year 2025. #eduskyprimary

In mentor training this week we focussed on refining the use of the lesson feedback prompts. We specifically focussed on what instructional coaching is, why we use it and how to adapt the prompts to ensure we are completing collaborative coaching rather than directive mentoring. #teachertraining

Share Michael Rosen's Manifesto for Reading with pupils, parents and colleagues - expert tips to spark a love of reading in young people 📚 www.walker.co.uk/michael-rose...

Here's a great book to bring a bit of poetry into your science lessons. Centrally Heated Knickers by @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/F4vVi... #edusky #eduskyprimary

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Are you getting involved in Anti-Bullying Week this year? #antibullyingweek #powerforgood #antibullying #wellbeing #kindness #MHFA #oddsocksday

Exploring chemical changes in Science on Friday using fizz-pop rockets. A bit messy, but good fun! #science #primaryscience #eduskyprimary

Today, we often rely on vendor-developed materials that are exhaustive and complex, and often beyond the skill sets of early learners. Here's how to do better. #edtech #EduSky www.techlearning.com/how-to/empow...