Writing coursework, essays and dissertations. Planning lessons and schemes of work. Completing NPQ assignments. Whatever it has been, it’s always Radio Soulwax.

Gain time is not just about curriculum development. This is a fascinating read and certainly gives a lot of food for thought. It comes at the perfect time, as we plan for Yr7-8 and consider the implications for GCSE and A-Level.

Beyond excited to see this arrived today! @catherinepriggs.bsky.social @hughrichards.bsky.social @davidjhibbert.bsky.social and my lovely former HoD @egcarr.bsky.social - what a team 🌟

Here’s a tip for when you’re mock marking - go sit outside

I’ve become a staff governor and attended my first meeting today. Absolute game changer. I feel as if I know my school better from those two hours than the last seven years.

#FridayFive 1. Time - Pink Floyd 2. Tusk - Fleetwood Mac 3. Hey Now - London Grammar 4. Ooh La La - Goldfrapp 5. Harvest Moon - Neil Young

In the space of four months my mum has gone from being diagnosed with breast cancer to being told she is cancer free and given a schedule for precautionary treatment. I bloody love the NHS.

On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we thought we'd answer a question that's often asked, "If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?" Allow our scaled diagram to explain...

It has to be said, that Hyrox and CrossFit have a lot to answer to when it comes to shite erg technique in gyms. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

Told a student today that if they send me their essay, I can get it marked for tomorrow. Their response - “Remember Miss, you’re a teacher second.” When I tell you that hit me hard.

NPQ ✅

Column: Badenoch's task was to make the Tories serious again. Past week has confirmed that she can't and won't. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Me, whispering to every recipe I have ever made “Well that’s not enough garlic”

I do love it here but ‘the other place’ has far more darts content. I need my comedy gold commentary and throwbacks to Eric Bristow. Anyone?

The joy of people always buying you books is that the tbr pile for 2025 is already good to go.

It’s a good job I bought more cheese than is needed for Christmas. Husband is currently eating his way through one chunk of Coastal Cheddar…

There’s always one work colleague who should be on the Bake Off. When I spotted this on my office desk, it made Monday already a top day.

Botton line about the Biden pardon, and this doesn't make it good politics in the context of upholding rule-of-law or moral high-ground against Trumpism, but I just don't think I know a parent who wouldn't do it if they had the power.

The benefits of being evidence based In this blog Kate Jones examines the benefits to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom. Read it here https://buff.ly/4g8xsih

INSET day tomorrow and it seems that the previously booked speaker has been cancelled. Instead, we have a day to discuss, plan and collaborate - couldn’t be happier. Sometimes new ideas are good but sometimes the chance to embed ideas is even better.

Nothing better than dinner and a wander around Coal Drops Yard before an evening all about politics.

Give not this rotten orange to your friend

For the past two weeks, on a Thursday P3 I have supported with pastoral on call. As a HoD it has really made me understand how much goes on when tucked away in the classroom. Pastoral staff remain the backbone of a school 👏🏻

NPQ assignment submitted ✅ My initial conclusions: 1. It has reassured me as a HoD 2. I feel more confident as a HoD 3. I feel more confident as a teacher 4. I sympathise with students when I say “there’s no right or wrong answer” - this assignment was brutal for that very reason!

Why do we see teacher expertise as needing knowledge, skill and judgement (even though most people seem to focus on just one of these)? A blog by Professor Rob Coe. https://buff.ly/3TPBR0X #EduBlogShare #EduSky

Best way to start a working week? Observing an A level class and realising that your colleague, who just started teaching Ks5, is an absolute powerhouse.

Hit a new teaching PB. Laryngitis and a lost voice just five days back ✌🏻 Classes are incredibly understanding and get on with it but I can’t lie, does feel absolutely gutting.

New Ofsted updates - schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsteds-big-... ☎️ Call on Monday 📝 New framework (Early Reading and curriculum focus to stay) 📉 Report card 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Inclusion criterion 🚨 safeguarding grace period 🏫 Ofsted Academy (for training)

Some various thoughts on the masses of stuff evening from Ofsted today. In all cases, of course proof is in the eating etc. 1. Primary/special specific frameworks will be welcome

Cleared out my wardrobe earlier in the summer as most of my work clothes were too big. I go back on Monday and realised I barely have anything. 45 minutes in one shop and I’m good to go. Should have listened to my mum ages ago - of course M&S would have it covered.

Mr H saw this and thought it would be my “sort of thing”. For the record he never really buys me books that are off the list but this - it’s bumped up to number two on the tbr pile.

This morning I’m reading about vocabulary challenges in GCSE exams. I wrote this on ‘Why teaching academic vocabulary matters’: alexquigley.co.uk/why-teaching...

Petition for zips on all duvet covers

Love this! teacherhead.com/2023/08/25/1... @marymyatt.bsky.social thank you for sharing!

Yup. Say it louder. If someone could tot up the waste of professional effort/time thrown into this, e.g. action taken on spurious data. It's a huge distraction from the real work of defining and securing true (substantial, sustainable) improvement through long-term input.

Nothing more humbling than realising your ‘to plan’ list for the summer holidays was bloody ambitious.

No-one wants to feel like a muppet! We are a challenge seeking species. We like doing things that are difficult. We even spend money and time on things which are essentially 'testing' ourselves. Yet no-one want to feel stupid ... More here: open.substack.com/pub/marymyat...

If you teach migration at KS3 of 4, please listen to the latest episode of the Long View, about race riots in Britain. Miri Rubin puts last week’s events into excellent historical context, and (sadly) parallels across time. It’s a masterclass. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

🚨NEW BLOG🚨 @lauralondo1017.bsky.social & I finally wrote a blog based on our 2024 HA workshop -we hope the principles & links are helpful for colleagues in current context. #historyteacher #historyeducation #teachermentoring #EduSky uonhistoryteachertraining.school.blog/2024/08/15/r...

I thought I’d check this out - what’s the first thing I do? Follow @marymyatt.bsky.social of course 👌🏻

🧵🧵A thread of tips on effective modelling 🧵🧵 1. Chunk the model into parts, performing the I do-We do-You do for one chunk before going back to the I do-We do-You do for chunk 2. This prevents cognitive overload from having to remember a large amount of steps/content in their working memories.

*NEW BLOG POST* School Improvement | Tiny Gains saysmiss.wordpress.com/2024/08/17/s... #EduSky #Edublogshare