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

Oh and it's not just the History community who get to have all the good stuff. Check out the lineup. 😲🔥

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...

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! 🙏

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...

My latest writing - a piece for TES on age and stage informed practice.

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...

There are now so many teachers migrating from twitter that it’s impossible to keep up - which is brilliant but I’m definitely missing lots of lovely people! So - if you tap on the Like button on the post and look at who’s there, you can follow them and follow their follows etc…👇🏼 #EduSky

Calling all MFL teachers in the UK! Let's assemble! go.bsky.app/Q7YeNDx

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

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

State school pupils with same A level grades as private school pupils do better at university… fits my anecdotal observations … www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/news/state-s...

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!

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 people’s understanding of their world.

www.theguardian.com/education/20... #edusky The Teach First report, … 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%).

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...

❌ 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

I wrote about it here if it’s of interest - a summary of the history for my EdD: www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/the-jou...

*** NEW POST *** Calls for more autonomy are both common and understandable - but can it be a poisoned chalice? www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

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

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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Hope to see lots of you there!

New blog for #TeamRE Knowing yourself – Personal knowledge in RE A simple summary of what it is and what it isn't. missdcoxblog.wordpress.com/2024/09/12/k...

18 NON education books school leaders are reading to help deliver the best outcomes for their kids 🧵... (with summaries, links to books AND podcasts)👇

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

Fascinated by the range in these replies!

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:...

All exam boards - GCSE grade boundaries, results statistics, reviews of marking etc in one place ⬇️ Updated as released. docs.google.com/document/d/1... #GCSEResults #GCSEResultsDay

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

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...

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-...