Tom at WAIB
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Secondary teachers & leaders, how are you delivering the new PSHE curriculum at KS4 when there are no timetabled lessons? One of our community runs a drop-down model and wants to know what's working elsewhere. Got an approach that works? Share it π Tom
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Nicola wants to hear from you! π How are you planning for the new enrichment benchmarks? We're collecting real examples of what schools are actually doing to share with the whole We Are in Beta community. If you can support please reply. Tom
#pastoral
#enrichment
#benchmarks
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The transition everyone plans for is Y6 into Y7. The one that quietly causes problems? Y7 into Y8. If your school has implemented a Y7 to Y8 transition programme, Nat would love to hear from you. Drop a comment below and I'll connect you.
#Transition
#Attendance
#Behaviour
#SchoolLeadership
15 days ago
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Paul wants to hear from you! π What intervention has genuinely moved the needle for your studentsβand how did you actually measure it? We're collecting real examples of what works to share with the whole We Are in Beta community. Tom
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Can you help? ποΈ Vicki is a Latin Subject Leader in Coventry, in her first year of delivering GCSE Latin with the Eduqas spec and she's looking to connect with more experienced schools to share long-term plans & resources. If that's you (or you know someone), get in touch.
#Latin
#LatinTeacher
#MFL
23 days ago
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Keeping more families in school β one of our members has had real success with this and wants to share what's worked. If your school is navigating a rise in elective home education, reply and I'll connect you directly. Tom π
29 days ago
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SOS π One of our members is looking for some guidance on delivering AQA Drama A level. Could you help him out, either yourself or by sharing his question with a colleague who can? π Tom
#AQA
#Drama
about 1 month ago
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Morning all, One of our members is really keen to swap ideas around approaches to centralised cover. Could you spare 5 minutes to help? π Let me know! Tom
about 1 month ago
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π International schools β we're looking for you! One of our community members is exploring best practice around whole-school data tracking and would love to connect with schools who've been there. Happy to share your experience? Reply or DM Tom π
2 months ago
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A member of our community wants to connect with other schools on best practice around using CPOMs. If you have experience you'd be happy to share, do let me know! Tom π
2 months ago
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Can you help? A member of our
#WeAreinBeta
is looking to connect with PE teachers. Please share with PE staff at your school or reply yourself if you teach PE.
3 months ago
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Has your school cracked tech support for students with exam needs? π A community member is looking to learn from anyone who's made it work β tools, systems, whatever you've tried. Done it? Know someone who has? Would love to hear from you. Tom
3 months ago
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Has your school found a way to integrate SCITT mentoring with your existing coaching models? A community member wants to connect and learn from you. Tried it? Know someone who has? Jump in or point us their way! Tom π
3 months ago
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A member of our community wants to connect with other schools on making sanctions actually work β and learn from what you're doing. Got experience? Know someone worth linking them up with? Jump in or point us in the right direction! Tom π
3 months ago
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A member of our community is really keen to swap some ideas with other schools looking to address the rise in students educated at home.
#EHE
Can you help? Or know someone who can? Tom π
3 months ago
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One of our members, Vicki, is looking to work with other teachers who deliver Latin. Would anyone be able to help? π Tom
weareinbeta.community/posts/97937349
#Latin
4 months ago
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One of our members, Rebecca, is looking to collaborate on some moderation for Health & Social Care. Would anyone be able to help? π Tom
weareinbeta.community/posts/974563...
#HealthandSocialCare
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An absolute pleasure yesterday to put on our 'Developing Middle Leaders' SLT Meetup. What stood out most was the clarity of thought in determining how to support an oft neglected group in schools. Huge thanks go to
@mrmountstevens.bsky.social
for his masterful chairing of the session.
#WeAreInBeta
about 1 year ago
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Tom Pattison
about 1 year ago
Oh and it's not just the History community who get to have all the good stuff. Check out the lineup. π²π₯
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Tom Pattison
about 1 year ago
Public service announcement for History teachers! Incredible free CPD from sum of the very best around as part of We Are in Beta Curriculum Thinking Week.
@niallalcock.bsky.social
@francesling.bsky.social
Register here:
www.weareinbeta.community/events/subje...
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Morning, I'm looking to put together a list of subject-specific events that take place across the year e.g. Ark Soane History Conference, GA Conference, TTR Science, etc Please reply with events and ideally weblinks Thanks in advance and please share! π
about 1 year ago
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Jon Severs
over 1 year ago
There is some significant structural levelling going on in this bill that will bring trusts/academies and maintained schools much more in synch operationally - and at a system 'levers' level - than they have been in a very long time.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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βFailingβ schools wonβt have to academise under Labour bill
All teachers to have same βcore pay and conditionsβ under Childrenβs Wellbeing and Schools Bill, being brought to Parliament today
https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/failing-schools-wont-have-to-academise-under-labour-bill
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Emma Turner FCCT
over 1 year ago
My latest writing - a piece for TES on age and stage informed practice.
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Adam Boxer
over 1 year ago
SHOULD WE STOP TEACHING SHAKESPEARE? New episode from me and
@amymayforrester.bsky.social
looking at the worrying decline in young people reading for pleasure, and claims that it's related to the English curriculum. I really enjoyed this one, share if you can!
open.spotify.com/episode/5eJa...
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Should we ditch Shakespeare?
They Behave For Me Β· Episode
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5eJa43wdaRiy3CdbhRn2dz
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Claire Hill
almost 2 years ago
There are now so many teachers migrating from twitter that itβs impossible to keep up - which is brilliant but Iβm definitely missing lots of lovely people! So - if you tap on the Like button on the post and look at whoβs there, you can follow them and follow their follows etcβ¦ππΌ
#EduSky
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JosΓ© GarcΓa
over 1 year ago
Calling all MFL teachers in the UK! Let's assemble!
go.bsky.app/Q7YeNDx
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James Handscombe
over 1 year ago
Teachers of English Readers of stories Tellers of tales. I need your help. What are the best short stories that you have found in this world? Adult levels of literacy, principal-appropriate themes and language (we have delicate ears)
#UkEd
#Fiction
#EnglishLiterature
#EngLit
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Alex Ford
over 1 year ago
Absolutely awesome set of secondary workshops lined up for Yorkshire History Forum on 28 November. Get your tickets here. Dont miss out!
#historyteacher
#edusky
#ukedchat
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Jo Smith
over 1 year ago
State school pupils with same A level grades as private school pupils do better at universityβ¦ fits my anecdotal observations β¦
www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/news/state-s...
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State school pupils do better at university, Cambridge Assessment research confirms
https://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/news/state-school-pupils-do-better-at-university-cambridge-assessment-research-confirms/
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Dr Haili Hughes
over 1 year ago
I've been starting to miss working in a school in some capacity. I've had a great time working at IRIS Connect but it's now time for me to return. Therefore, I'm looking for a school or trust PD/T&L position for next year. Do please get in touch if you hear of anything. Shares welcome!
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Schools History Project - SHP
over 1 year ago
SHP has always kept the question of how we empower teachers to meet the needs of young people central in history education. We will continue to support all efforts to empower teachers to enrich young peopleβs understanding of their world.
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Jo Maxwell πββοΈ
almost 2 years ago
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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The Teach First report, β¦ includes a survey of more than 3,000 16-24-year-olds, which found that although 73% regard teaching as a job with purpose, they also perceive it as stressful (42%) and poorly paid (36%) in a sector with inadequate funding (36%).
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Teachers in England offered lie-ins to make job more appealing
Other perks including nine-day fortnight and more planning time at home offered to attract recruits
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2024/sep/19/teachers-in-england-offered-incentives-to-make-job-appealing
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Schools Week
almost 2 years ago
On to 2019. Amanda Spielman's Ofsted has just completed the government's curriculum revolution What's worked, what hasn't, what are the sticky issues? As Labour gets stuck into these exact issues right now - a timely look back on 10 years of curriculum reform
schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
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Curriculum reforms - what grade should they get?
Schools Week delves into the curriculum reforms to look at went well, what went wrong, and what we can learn?
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-reform-what-grade-should-it-get/
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Schools Week
almost 2 years ago
β Schools that receive a full inspection this year have been banned from using Ofsted judgment logos after overall effectives grades were scrapped, the inspectorate has said
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Ofsted's updated inspection handbook: What you need to know
Watchdog updates its guidance for inspections of schools following 'Big Listen' response
https://buff.ly/3XJBhUS
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Claire Harley
almost 2 years ago
I wrote about it here if itβs of interest - a summary of the history for my EdD:
www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/the-jou...
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The Journey of Teacher Autonomy in England
Have teachers in England ever experienced autonomy? The level of teacher autonomy and engagement in knowledge creation reflects the prevailing cultural and political contexts of the time. Throughout t...
https://www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/the-journey-of-teacher-autonomy-in-england
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Mark Enser
almost 2 years ago
*** NEW POST *** Calls for more autonomy are both common and understandable - but can it be a poisoned chalice?
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
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How much teacher autonomy is too much?
Calls for teachers to have more control over their classrooms are growing more frequent - but we have some important questions to ask first, says Mark Enser
https://www.tes.com/magazine/teaching-learning/secondary/how-much-teacher-autonomy-is-too-much
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Shane Leaning
almost 2 years ago
This week, I had a thought (as I often do) whilst out for a run. Here are some thoughts from my newsletter on why easy runs are essential in leadership.
shaneleaning.beehiiv.com/p/easyrun
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πββοΈ How "Easy Runs" Can Boost Your Leadership Potential
I had an epiphany during my run that changed how I think about leadership. Here's what I learnt...
https://shaneleaning.beehiiv.com/p/easyrun
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Mike Downes (NPQLTD)
almost 2 years ago
NEW! One-pager from the awesome session by
@mrsball.bsky.social
&
@lambhearttea.bsky.social
at @researchED1 on 'The Scaffolding Effect'. The session was packed with valuable insights and practical strategies from @EEF
@marymyatt.bsky.social
@innerdrive.bsky.social
RP for a free HQ copy.
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East London Research School
almost 2 years ago
Sign up to our newsletter to keep-up-to date with the latest news and resources β¬οΈ
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almost 2 years ago
Hope to see lots of you there!
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Dawn Cox
almost 2 years ago
New blog for
#TeamRE
Knowing yourself β Personal knowledge in RE A simple summary of what it is and what it isn't.
missdcoxblog.wordpress.com/2024/09/12/k...
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Knowing yourself β Personal knowledge in RE
This blog is more of a basic review but I hope it's useful for people considering what personal knowledge might be in RE. I'm going to try to summarise what personal knowledge is and what it isn't, us...
https://missdcoxblog.wordpress.com/2024/09/12/knowing-yourself-personal-knowledge-in-re/
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18 NON education books school leaders are reading to help deliver the best outcomes for their kids π§΅... (with summaries, links to books AND podcasts)π
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Good luck to everyone going back to school today. Always a huge amount to process - it can help to connect with others in your role at other schools and swap ideas. Pay us a visit.
www.weareinbeta.community
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We Are In Beta
Who is it for? This is the place for us. The teachers. The leaders. The always-learning. Itβs a place for us to meet and connect, to support and advise, to grow and improve - ourselves and others. Whe...
https://www.weareinbeta.community/
almost 2 years ago
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Fascinated by the range in these replies!
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almost 2 years ago
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Hugh Richards
almost 2 years ago
Hi everyone, especially
#historyteacher
and connected folk. I have compiled a bit of a list of great history people to follow here, but do get in touch if I have missed you off! I want to build the ever-stronger network here. Please share far and wide!!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Dawn Cox
almost 2 years ago
All exam boards - GCSE grade boundaries, results statistics, reviews of marking etc in one place β¬οΈ Updated as released.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#GCSEResults
#GCSEResultsDay
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Grade boundaries statistics 2024 exam results A level GCSE
GCE, GCSE & iGCSE grade boundaries Summer 2024 (updated as released) Links (or scroll down) GCSE AQA EDEXCEL OCR WJEC/ EDUQAS CCEA GCE (AS/A Level) AQA EDEXCEL (Pearson) OCR WJEC/ EDUQAS CIE CCEA Secu...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dSNUWcKlbiQ53TTeeAht8jqfa1F1hgCO1YhApysOFpk/edit?usp=sharing
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Best of luck today to all students, teachers and parents. Our community is a great place to get advice from others just like you. A problem shared is a problem halved!
www.weareinbeta.community/about
almost 2 years ago
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Mark Enser
almost 2 years ago
Happy 5th birthday to Teach Like Nobody's Watching. I re-read it recently to remind myself that I do still know what I'm doing in the classroom...
www.amazon.co.uk/Teach-Like-N...
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Claire Harley
almost 2 years ago
I want to be a better line manager. Did a bit of reading around how to be the best possible line manager and this is what I learnt...
#UKEd
www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/how-do-...
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How do we get line management right?
I want to be a better line manager. Line management meetings are essential for supporting and developing leaders and I have been thinking about how I can get it right next year. However, the more I th...
https://www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/how-do-we-get-line-management-right
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