My June Newsletter is out - read it in full here stevewillshaw.substack.com/p/june-newsl...

The Functionally Fluent Teacher serves as a transformative guide and relational operating system that empowers educators to use conscious behaviour choices to strip away educational noise, manage finite energy, and help both themselves and their pupils reach their fullest potential.

The "Stroke" Economy: Here's today's blog, including link to free chapter of my new book, The Functionally Fluent Teacher... it just might transform how you think about pupil #Behaviour and your own too! www.swillshawconsulting.co.uk/blog

Today is publication day! So pleased that @hachettelibrary.bsky.social have made a sample chapter available FREE - download it here www.swillshawconsulting.co.uk/functionally... @marymyatt.bsky.social @barbarableiman.bsky.social @bobeaglestone.bsky.social

Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about building a team where everyone contributes. Learn how to lead smarter, not harder, by modelling Functional Fluency. 🔗https://www.hachettelearning.com/teaching-strategies/the-functionally-fluent-teacher#SchoolLeadership #EdChat

The huge difference in reading outcomes, described by @stevewillshaw.bsky.social in conversation with @lambhearttea.bsky.social and me on the KS3 webinar

Seen this (& @engmediacentre.bsky.social's other blogs on new curric) This one's so important! @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social @bobeaglestone.bsky.social @beckyfrancis.bsky.social @thecockerill.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social @stevewillshaw.bsky.social @counsellc.bsky.social @jonsevers.bsky.social

New blog post ↴ ▸Decoupling lower & upper secondary curricula #UKEd #EduSky #EduBlogUK #SciTeachUK cmooreanderson.wixsite.com/teachingbiol...

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Very happy that this is now out in the world! More to come... I talk about the background and the research here @myattandco.bsky.social @stevewillshaw.bsky.social @creativehigg.bsky.social @johntomsett.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/marymyat...

New on @myattandco.bsky.social Child exploitation - with Lucy Purkiss and @stevewillshaw.bsky.social Expert & compassionate insights, helpful for safeguarding and pastoral leads (£/free trial) @creativehigg.bsky.social @catherinepriggs.bsky.social films.myattandco.com/programs/chi...

Fortunately, there are some strategies that are having impact. More in my latest post open.substack.com/pub/marymyat... @creativehigg.bsky.social @stevewillshaw.bsky.social @catherinepriggs.bsky.social

The word ‘insight’ is rarely used these days in relation to reading comprehension. I think it’s a good one. We should be teaching children to read with insight i.e. more than just understanding words & how they fit together but also making valid & interesting judgements & observations about…

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New webinar: Pupils say they enjoy demanding work! I walk through how we build on the fact that we are a 'challenge-seeking' species. Available on @myattandco.bsky.social & Co with a group or annual subscription @stevewillshaw.bsky.social films.myattandco.com/programs/web...

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In conversation with Steve Willshaw, George White shares his experiences as a trans Catholic teacher and explores the topic of LGBT+ inclusion within Catholic schools. #InclusiveSchools #SafeSpaces #CatholicRE #LGBT+Inclusion #Empathy #Acceptance #Storytelling films.myattandco.com/programs/lgb...

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In conversation with Steve Willshaw, George White shares his experiences as a trans Catholic teacher and explores the topic of LGBT+ inclusion within Catholic schools. #InclusiveSchools #SafeSpaces #CatholicRE #LGBT+Inclusion #Empathy #Acceptance #Storytelling

Book your ticket for my free zoom meeting on 14 May at 16.00 on how to use #RootedinReading to enhance the #ReadingCulture in your secondary school @stevewillshaw.bsky.social www.wixevents.com/viewEvent/v2...

The importance of using engaging resources, like visuals and rich texts, to spark curiosity and deepen understanding Effective strategies to break down complex geographical concepts and vocabulary for SEND learners The impact of focusing on pupils' strengths and achievements, rather than limitations

🧵 In this first webinar in a series of 3, Mary Myatt explores how we can support pupils with SEND in accessing the geography curriculum, drawing on the expert work of Dr. David Preece. 🌍 Key takeaways include:

#SENDInclusion #GeographyEducation #InclusiveTeaching #SEND #EducationLeadership @stevewillshaw.bsky.social @creativehigg.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social @catherinepriggs.bsky.social @jillberry102.bsky.social @johntomsett.bsky.social films.myattandco.com/programs/web...

Listen to Omar Jennings & Mike Gardner delve into the power of oracy to tackle disadvantage🎥✨£ free trial #OracyInEducation #EquityInEducation @stevewillshaw.bsky.social @creativehigg.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social @catherinepriggs.bsky.social films.myattandco.com/programs/the...

Free zoom meeting, 16.00 14 May, using #RootedinReading to develop a #ReadingCulture in your secondary school @stevewillshaw.bsky.social www.wixevents.com/viewEvent/v2...

A group of schools have been working for over two years now to develop their own Baccalaureate models. Come to our free workshop event to hear how they have done it and how the pupils have benefitted. #Baccalaureate #Curriculum www.wixevents.com/viewEvent/v2...

If you are trying to establish a reading culture in your secondary school (and who isn't) you might want to join this free zoom meeting to hear how Rooted in Reading can help. www.wixevents.com/viewEvent/v2... #ReadingforPleasure #ReadingCulture @stevewillshaw.bsky.social

Beautiful drive up to deliver training on #FunctipnalFluency.

New post⤵️ ▸The fad's purpose is what it does◂ ...and not what its authors thought it would do Educational fads seen through systems theory (AKA cybernetics). Please share (tough for bloggers recently) #UKEd #EduSky #EruditePedagogy #Cybernetics cmooreanderson.wixsite.com/teachingbiol...

#RaisingAspirations #EducationForAll #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealthMatters #InclusiveEducation @stevewillshaw.bsky.social @creativehigg.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social @catherinepriggs.bsky.social @johntomsett.bsky.social @jillberry102.bsky.social

Ruqsana Begum, a kickboxer of Bangladeshi heritage, became the UK's first female boxing champion in 2016. In her book "Born Fighter," she explores themes like religion and sport's role in supporting students, raising aspirations, managing behaviour through sport, and prioritizing mental health.

Ruqsana’s reflections on overcoming personal fears are inspirational. This video is essential for educators aiming to understand how students’ identities impact their education and to foster inclusive school environments. 🎥✨ films.myattandco.com/programs/bor... #InspiringEducators

I regularly come back to this with @joekinnaird.bsky.social & @stevewillshaw.bsky.social about how to raise the game for KS3 RE. Joe shows it's possible to include scholarly material, eg from Karen Armstrong & make it accessible for all! (£/free trial) films.myattandco.com/programs/ssn...

🌍 Coming up on #CoffeeGeogPod! Join Kit Marie Rackley at #NorwichSciFest for a special video episode featuring #ClimateAmbassadors. Discover insights on biodiversity, mental health, renewable energy, and more. Tune in for inspiring stories and climate action tips! ☕️🌱 Don't miss it! 🎧

Simon Day and I have planned a comprehensive programme to help the staff in your school to read aloud to classes with greater confidence. Want to know more? Book a ticket for our free webinar next week. #ReadingAloud #ReadAloud #Reading www.wixevents.com/viewEvent/v2...

Setting up #RootedinReading for 100 pupils would cost just £54 (100 passports and 1 stamp and p&p). That's 54p per pupil - some online reading promotion programs cost £9 per pupil. Can your school afford to not give it a try? Free webinar to answer your qs. www.wixevents.com/viewEvent/v2...

I'm doing a free webinar with the lovely Conal Holmes on the 'Science of successful learning' Tues 11 March 4-5pm Booking here calendly.com/primaryquiz/...

With keynotes from @benniekara.bsky.social & Jeffrey Boakye, this conference is being hosted by the five Research Schools across London & the South-East. 🤩 Find out more about the conference, browse the workshops on offer & BOOK TICKETS HERE ⬇️ www.unlock-ed.org @theeef.bsky.social

Ah. Turns out that if you have a socialist government that protects workers' rights, swerves culture wars, welcomes migration and invests in transport and green energies, you can grow the economy after all. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Worth checking out these lovely prompts for discussion from @creativehigg.bsky.social who sends out a weekly Listening Letter for @findingmyvoice.bsky.social finding-my-voice.beehiiv.com/p/listening-...

Being diagnosed with cancer is awful. But having to consider your potential imminent death is a powerful, positive thing. It clarifies the point of your life. You know how you'll feel when the time comes. I feel very lucky to have had this experience. #WorldCancerDay

A very relevant chapter from the new book Beyond Belief by @headrestuk.bsky.social featuring @naht.org.uk and their 2018 Accountability Commission. ‘The way schools are being held to account was doing more harm than good.’ Sadly, it seems nothing will change.

@matt-forde.bsky.social My wife and I are coming to see you tomorrow in Sheffield - looking forward to it!

It’s today. Get your copy now! We are very proud of this book!

Looking at OFSTED’s ridiculous proposals (allowing them to come up with their own proposals was always going to be a car crash), I believe this is the first challenge for Bridget Phillipson: if she allows this, she loses credibility. @headsroundtable.bsky.social @headrestuk.bsky.social

Have been reading and finding it fascinating. Challenging, raw, practical. Worth really settling into.

Out tomorrow.

Simon Day and I recently ran a couple of webinars to introduce colleagues to the Read Aloud training we are planning. If you weren't able to join us or would like to re-watch or share the content with others, here's the link swillshawconsulting-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/person... #ReadAloud

Out this Friday. Beyond Belief. Why school accountability is broken and how to fix it. Not my thoughts but those of 30 or so others. Pre-order here. 🙏🏼 amzn.eu/d/0KmhHzA