A gentle reminder that many colleagues and pupils may not have had a lovely Christmas. It might have been awful. They may be very happy to be back where it feels safe, or where there's routine, or where there's company. They may be dreading the question 'what did you do then' or 'what did you get?'.

🌟An exciting opportunity to lead and shape the future of a wonderful department in an incredible school. Part of extended leadership and a developmental role for those who want to progress too. DM for any queries. #DirectorOfMaths 📅Apply by 9am, 15 Jan 2025. www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy...

New blog post Why Ofsted should not separate teaching from curriculum occamshairdryer.wordpress.com/2024/11/16/a...

People of Maths Bluesky, a question for you: What are your top 3 pictorial/visual models? Answer either in a reply or quote, please also mention your setting. Feel free to make a whole thread with your reasons, should you wish! #MathsToday #UKMathsChat #EduSky

"Good teaching is really hard." So true and a great blog on SEND.

‘How to do disciplinary literacy?’ “Done well, and done collaboratively, disciplinary literacy can offer pupils a set of tools to crack open the curriculum.” alexquigley.co.uk/what-is-disc...

*NEW blog* Do your pupils work hard enough? Inspired by discussions on Bluesky earlier. bunsenblue.wordpress.com/2024/08/17/d...