Thanks to @schoolsweek.bsky.social for publishing my piece on #PhonicsforMaths. The maths team @oupprimary.bsky.social, @jaynejarvis.bsky.social et al, have been talking about & working on this over the summer. Special thanks to those who discussed ideas, & reviewed the #FluencyBenchmarks

Excited to launch @oupprimary.bsky.social's #Fluency and #PhonicsforMaths Benchmarks today with @jaynejarvis.bsky.social & Sian Smith. Take a look here: ow.ly/qhy750X1ozA

A quarter of parents & carers in the UK report that helping their children with maths homework makes them anxious, but actively engaging parents can make a huge difference! Read more here 👇🏼 we'd love your feedback ow.ly/XRgU50WRbrI

UKMT are launching a brand-new Mathematical Competition for Girls (25th September). This exciting new addition invites girls across the UK to tackle five challenging problems that encourage precision, reasoning, and creative mathematical thinking. ukmt.org.uk/competitions...

Finally started my summer leave today...the weather held & the great decompression started 🙌🏻

Hardwick Hall in the sunshine today...

Great few days in Jersey- visiting schools and speaking at the #JerseyOracyFestival Inspirational speakers & great workshops @kateparadine.bsky.social @voice21oracy.bsky.social

That's a lotta miles and flights, hope you're having a fab time, our very own Numicon Queen! 👑

It's time...25,000 miles. 8 flights & 2 road trips, all in 10 days. Looking forward to visiting schools in New Zealand, seeing @margile.bsky.social and her team and working collaboratively with them and New Zealand Teachers. 🇳🇿 #Numicon @oupprimary.bsky.social Wish me luck 🙏

The cricket 🏏 season started today at the bottom of my garden- the sound of summer begins! 🤩

Absolutely beautiful afternoon walk in one of my favourite places. So warm, and the sky was bright blue 😎

SMC Stirling Maths Conference Sat 17 May. Tickets: £80 standard; £20 for Highland and the Scottish Islands; £10 students. Only 150 tickets, so sign up quickly. Workshops: bit.ly/SMC2025works... Tickets and sign up: bit.ly/SMC2025tickets

Really pleased to be delivering a workshop @scottishmaths.bsky.social conference at #StirlingUniversity next month. I'll be exploring #TalkForMaths. Say hello 👋🏼 if you're going! Would be great to see new & familiar faces

Fabulous afternoon at @stemlearning.bsky.social with @yrmathshub.bsky.social #LLMEs thank you for the invitation!

Been so great having you to join us @pdlouisep.bsky.social! Our trainees have learnt so much and there have been many lightbulb moments. Can't wait to hear about the impact in classrooms across the country 💪

Working with @teachfirst.bsky.social regional teams in Manchester, Birmingham and London this week...here's a few photos I took when leaving Birmingham earlier #Ozzy 🐂 I'll take some photos of actual trainee teachers tomorrow- keep forgetting as we're deep in conversation

🌟Primary colleagues🌟 Are you interested in #DisciplinaryLiteracy? Reading and thinking in primary #maths? Why not join @pdlouisep.bsky.social & I on 14.01.25 at 4pm for a FREE @oxfordprimary.bsky.social webinar. Registration 👇 ow.ly/maBr50UAZYP

Are you interested in #DisciplinaryLiteracy? Reading and thinking in primary #Maths? Why not join @mrswilkinson.bsky.social & I on 14.01.25 at 4pm for a FREE @OUPPrimary webinar. Registration 👇 ow.ly/maBr50UAZYP

You'll not read a feta story today, this is the wheel deal! What a whey to catch a thief, you'll cheddar believe how clever he was, definitely nacho average restauranteur! Who's it Gouda brie, though? 😂

Happy New Year 2025!!! Finally made an account - if we were connected on Twitter please connect with me!

Hey @vievewright.bsky.social has arrived! 🥳 Perfect time to share this popular episode of the Oxford Education Podcast - Engaging every learner: identity and the science classroom. oxfordeducationpodcast.blubrry.net/2022/11/25/e...

Couldn't resist the retro treats in Morrisons today! What were your childhood favourites? @hazelmpinner.bsky.social @ruthswailes.bsky.social @moderncassie.bsky.social @deputygrocott.bsky.social @debrakidd.bsky.social @adamjames317.bsky.social @aaronearlyyears.bsky.social @richreadalot.bsky.social

Another stunning start to a Friday in #Yorkshire. Have a great day everyone!

Ok #BlueSky After 20 minutes of scrolling through #netflix... can anyone recommend a series please- I feel like I've seen everything! 🤷🏼‍♀️ (not starting yellowstone yet as I want a few episodes to watch back to back!)

Morning and happy Friday from a frosty #Yorkshire!

Sounds great! Remember being blown away by numicon training about 10 years ago!

Lovely lunch break in Haworth today between visits to childminders taking part in our #Numicon research project

I have 3 days of 14 setting visits for our funded research project this week! 🌨❄️ It's supposed to continue through the night too...My twins are already planning their snow day! 😬

Went to select & tag a Christmas Tree today from a Christmas tree farm. They'll cut it for us when we return to collect it. 🎄❤️

Calling all language lovers! Join this live event tomorrow with @susiedent.bsky.social and OUP’s team of language experts as they reveal all the details for 2024's Word of the Year. 🥳 #OxfordWOTY #EduSky

Rudyard Kipling: 'If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.' Our festival CPD goes live tomorrow. Join us for some awe and wonder! ✨🌟💫 onceupona.co.uk @hywelroberts.bsky.social @rebeccaunderwood.bsky.social @pdlouisep.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social

Interesting article and analysis of reading and writing results pre and post pandemic

Attendees can use code #Inclusive50 for 50% off their tickets! 😃

I’m really very excited to attend this conference, nevermind have the opportunity to share some of own learning and research. Whether in HE, a school, MAT or college Zahara has made sure there is something for everyone! It’s not too late to book 👇🏾 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inclusive-...

🔔 SCHOOL LEADERS 🔔 I’m doing some research and writing about all things school leadership and decision making & would LOVE to hear from as many school leaders as possible on this topic. Please fill out this form- it will only take 5mins or so! t.co/e8kYPqAX4W

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #6,115,034!

Reminders about why we do what we do in the office today...4 hr commute totally worth it for a great strategic meeting!

Are you supporting pupils taking GCSE Maths Resits? Join us on 17th September for a 30 minute bitesized webinar with Darren Coogan on 'Practitioner Perspective: Leading GCSE maths resits in FE'

Rude not to have an after work walk when it's such a lovely evening again! Good to decompress after a busy week!

Hello! What should I be reading (blog, thread, other) and who should I be connecting with to focus on improving attainment at A-LEVEL? General and subject specific strategies welcome. Thanks for any RTs or signposts!

Today sees the publication of the Royal Society’s Mathematical Futures report. An important read for all in mathematics education and school leadership. royalsociety.org/news-resourc...

Do you work with children of any age with special educational needs? Join us in September for our dedicated SEND maths day conference in Coventry, hosted by our Equals Magazine team. Check out the programme and book your place: www.m-a.org.uk/equals-confe... Members receive a 20% discount!

NEW INTERACTIVE WEBINAR: Join us on 8th October for Fun With Platonic Solids with David Martin. Find out more and book your place:

Definitely starting to feel more autumnal 🍂

Thread 🧵 As I reflect on my final day as NAHT President, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude and pride. It has been an incredible honor to represent and serve such a dedicated and passionate community of school leaders. 1/5

Just had a fascinating chat with @teakayb.bsky.social about everything from curriculum, subject identity, success and maths anxiety to Bletchley Park, the national football museum and the Bank of England! Thanks for your time Tom, much appreciated!

Just resharing this again as I've had a few people interested -thank you #EduSky #UKMaths And looking for others! 🙏😊

My best mate at school (and head boy to my head girl) was King Alfred!

And... Hadrian's wall at housesteads Roman Fort & Sycamore Gap (no photos of the latter it just looked so sad and empty!) ☹️

Gorgeous day today in Northumberland at Bamburgh Castle #TheLastKingdom