🚨New Blog Post 🧠 Forgetting isn’t failure: it’s the glue that makes learning stick. 🎨 Find the peg, hang the painting, then let time do the work. Inspired by Sarah Cottinghatt and chats at work … #EduChat #CognitiveScience #Ausubel #Forgetting #Edublog mrstammers.wordpress.com/2025/10/05/f...

Forgetting: Why it is a good thing 💬 “Don’t panic if they forget - plan for it. Forgetting, done right, is how learning becomes stronger.” The Forgetting Fear Teachers and parents everywhere have had the same quiet worry at some point: “Will they actually remember this next week?” Fear not!…

Just caught the an episode of @channel4tv.bsky.social #EducatingYorkshire love how rugby lad Scott played chess with Lewis, helping him feel like he belongs. Rugby mentality in the school - there’s a place for everyone #WorkHardBeNice

💬 Blog 4: Feedback – Be Kind, Be Specific, Be Helpful This post explores why feedback matters, how Ron Berger’s 3 golden rules work & practical tips for teachers & parents. Because “Nice work!” isn’t always enough. 😉 #education #edublog #learning #feedback

🧠 Working Memory – Navigating the Bottleneck We only hold 4–7 pieces of info at once. This post explores strategies for teachers + parents to reduce overload & support learning.

Attention – The Gatekeeper of Learning As we get closer to the new term; new academic year, here's the second blog around how we support children learning. I hope you find it useful. If there’s one thing teachers and parents know well, it’s the challenge of getting - and keeping - children’s…

📖 New Blog Post As the new academic year begins, how can we shape environments - at school and at home - that actually help children learn? I explore noise, displays, distractions and even Maslow’s hierarchy of needs 👉 mrstammers.wordpress.com/2025/08/18/c... #education #learning #teaching #edublog

2 new speakers have joined our lineup for the next #ConnectEDLive Online #TeachMeet. Secure your spot to hear passionate educators share practical insights you can apply immediately. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e303a1... @ttctceo.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social @mrstammers.bsky.social

I’m thrilled to be speaking at ConnectEdLive soon! A brilliant opportunity to connect with fellow educators, share ideas and spark change in our classrooms and communities. 📅 July 15th Let’s keep the conversation going. #ConnectEdLive #EducationMatters #TeacherTalk

x.com/stmaryscvpri... for anyone wanting to explore a curriculum that is Cumulative, Connected and Coherent, take a look at this post 👍

💬 "Just one more data drop and we’ll really know where they’re at..." 🤔 Nah. You already do — if you’re watching, listening and acting every day. 📋 Live marking, hinge questions, cold call, exit tickets — those are the tools. Let’s build strong, not just test well. #EYFS #KS1 #ResponsiveTeaching

x.com/stmaryscvpri... for anyone wanting to explore a curriculum that is Cumulative, Connected and Coherent, take a look at this post 👍

Curriculum Schemes: The Good, the Bad, and the Local – Why One Size Can’t Fit All Curriculum schemes – they’re a hot topic in UK education right now. From the classroom to the staffroom, it seems like everyone’s either trying to adopt one, debating its merits, or wondering if it’s all a…

www.facebook.com/share/p/18Sr... An excellent approach to wellbeing being offered by our exceptional pastoral team to our young people. School is about more than academics.

🤓 February blog for teachers and parents alike 🙏 Like, Comment or Reshare if it created any thinking ✅ Thanks for taking time to read #edublog #edutwitter #Maths #sats mrstammers.wordpress.com/2025/02/28/m...

Math is for Life, Not Just for Tests: Let’s Talk About the Real World Mental arithmetic is a big deal. Whether it’s calculating a tip at a restaurant (some Brits do do that!), managing your shopping budget, or simply figuring out how much time you need to get ready in the morning, numbers are…

Why Responsive Coaching is the Key to Real Change in Schools Let’s face it: the world of professional development (PD) for educators can sometimes feel a bit … bleugh. Lots of well-intentioned stuff, but nothing to get excited about. But what if we could spice things up a bit? Over the last 10…

🚨Delighted to be hosting another @Curriculum_USP Lead School Visit at @StMarysCVPrima1 on 6th Feb. Book on via @sched www.leadschoolvisit2025stmarysc.sched.com to explore an ambitious curriculum rooted in research within and outstanding Q of E setting

Why Oracy is the Secret Sauce for Primary Success: Building the Foundation for Disciplinary Literacy Photo by Vanessa Loring on Pexels.com Right then, teachers and parents, grab a cuppa and settle in – we’re about to have a proper chinwag about oracy. My headteacher and a Primary Standards Officer…

Delivered training to around 70 primary staff across NPCAT last night online. To get so many staff in one meeting is immense! Looking forward to seeing the impact in schools 🎉

Excited to be hosting another CUSP lead school visit on 21st November at @StMarysCVPrima1 in the North East. Limited spaces are still available if you’re interested in how CUSP can elevate learning: leadschoolvisits2425.sched.com/event/1d0485a5… @sched @Curriculum_USP @peedleweedle @baronbedford

My latest blog inspired by conversations between @Emma_Turner75 , @jon_hutchinson_ and @juliangrenier Take a look and please do share if it triggered a thought 💭 mrstammers.wordpress.com/2024/10/07/b... #edublog #edutwitter #EYFS #UKTeaching

Before the ECF programme begins for my ECTs I have only asked they focus on ‘Track the speaker’ routines, with no pressure on anything else. What do others focus on in these first few weeks before ECF hubs and weekly meetings begin?

Gutted to be missing on rED in London today 😔 I’ll be stalking X and LinkedIn for any anecdotes and shares of the day. Please share what you learn and are inspired by! 🙏

On supporting new staff: Sure, you've done an induction day and INSET, and may have checked in a few times. But don't forget: the real work of supporting and integrating new staff starts today.

Hit the corridors hard Loiter at starts Ask for a quick thumbs up/down Check in before end of day Ask if there were any problems See if they're ready for tomorrow Congratulate them Remind them how excited you are to have them on the team Etc

A very poignant and timely event at a school I have worked with. Well done all at Sacred Heart! www.itv.com/news/tyne-te...

Should we smile before Christmas? mrstammers.wordpress.com/2024/09/02/s... A short read on my thoughts on how to help ECTs before Day 1 of their first job.

Another push for my other oracy blog. (It’s feeling jealous because the newer one has got more views). primarytimery.com/2024/06/21/t...

With a new platform, I thought it’d be a good time to take up blogging (late I know!) here’s my attempt to get up-to-date with getting ideas out there! Hope you enjoy it, or know someone who will! mrstammers.wordpress.com/2024/08/21/h...

Heard of this platform on LinkedIn the other day. Interested to see how the educational support and expertise landscape differed here vs there and Twitter and explore how I can contribute in this. Do we hashtag? Do we @ ? How does this work to find new stuff and get it out to the masses?