Minute Cryptic - 24 September, 2025 "12 - 55 + n = 9 - 12" (5) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 4 under the community par (29,030 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Minute Cryptic - 6 September, 2025 "Small salad of lime and, say, cheese" (5) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 2 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Having flown over from Belfast, hoping a few people turn up for my ResearchED NC talk on how teachers can help students overcome procrastination and impostor syndrome tomorrow (Session 4 - yes, I know there's lots of brilliant competition).

We need a collaboration between Teddy Swims and Barry Can't Swim.

My brother-in-law is doing an insane walk from Cork to Portrush (400 miles in 15 days) in aid of Air Ambulance NI. 4 days in, his feet are destroyed but he's not stopping. If you could throw a few quid his way, it would be much appreciated: justgiving.com/page/cork-2-port

Minute Cryptic - 19 August, 2025 "Two couples start to fight? Oh you are noisy!" (4) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 2 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Minute Cryptic - 15 August, 2025 "Supply at party is unusually billed?" (8) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 3 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

"Here are seven lesser-known research papers that can help teachers looking to boost their students’ progress." @mrenglishteach.bsky.social, director of research & an English teacher at Carrickfergus Grammar School, writes in @tesmagazine.bsky.social : www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

Minute Cryptic - 8 August, 2025 "Song at night club leaves Lucy transfixed by mirrorball?" (7) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 4 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Teachers often only see the ‘blockbuster’ education research, says @mrenglishteach.bsky.social, who shares 7 lesser-known studies that can help to improve your pupils' learning

Minute Cryptic - 24 July, 2025 "Flat, crustless half-size loaf" (4) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 2 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Minute Cryptic - 23 July, 2025 "Nineties freestyle icon known for his energetic MC work?" (8) ⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 3 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

An obscure, expletive-ridden thrashy song that namechecks educational research? Right up your street @tomneedham.bsky.social ?! Please tell me you've heard 'Dunning Kruger's Loser Cruiser' by Tropical F Storm.

Minute Cryptic - 22 July, 2025 "Get hanky out, choking on words of appreciation" (5,3) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 3 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Minute Cryptic - 21 July, 2025 "Edison half screwed a lightbulb?" (4) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 2 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Got this but it's a crazily convoluted clue! Minute Cryptic - 20 July, 2025 "Drinker’s release from prison initiated after back massage" (4) ⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 2 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Minute Cryptic - 19 July, 2025 "Cold guys heartlessly shun quirky women" (7) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 3 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Minute Cryptic - 15 July, 2025 "Idol tied back ponytail" (5) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 2 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Minute Cryptic - 14 July, 2025 "Goats go off behind baker's trailer for crumbs!" (4) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 2 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Classroom Voices. From September I plan to use my blog as a platform to share a weekly post written by a teacher - who may not want to write lots or set up a blog of their own. If you want to be involved, use this form to upload your submission. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Minute Cryptic - 9 July, 2025 "Solitary Dancing Queen fan" (8) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 3 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Minute Cryptic - 8 July, 2025 "I, for one, say, "kind of figures!"" (5,8) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 5 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

This is an absolute must for maths teachers in NI (or the Republic!):

🚨 The Teaching & Learning Summit 2026, with our partners Eton College 🚨 We have John Hattie, @mrenglishteach.bsky.social @mrspearce.bsky.social @rachelpixl.bsky.social, Jonnie Noakes, @alexjquigley.bsky.social, Iro Konstantinou, @drcastelino.bsky.social 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-teachi...

Some brilliant songs called 'Come Together'. Can any other song title beat it?

Minute Cryptic - 21 June, 2025 "A bit of marijuana use alleviates sickness" (6) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 2 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Minute Cryptic - 20 June, 2025 "Extremely feeble, suffering shiver!?" (8) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 3 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Minute Cryptic - 19 June, 2025 "Perhaps Sydney Sweeney finally follows script now and then" (4) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 1 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Minute Cryptic - 18 June, 2025 "Face-masked men cough no more!" (6) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 2 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Minute Cryptic - 16 June 2025 "Console backing up characters' progress in Sims, Doom, BioShock, Civilisation, Halo 2, Minecraft" (6) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 2 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

David Peace David Mitchell Zadie Smith Irvine Welsh Martin Amis Anthony Powell Robert Harris Kevin Barry George Orwell John Le Carre (I know; not enough women)

Got it but didn't like the homophone aspect! Minute Cryptic - 15 June 2025 "Straight talking any boring fibber" (6) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 2 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Minute Cryptic - 14 June 2025 "Inaccurate claim about America in "Hamilton", say" (7) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 3 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

Super excited to be part of the @innerdrive.bsky.social strand at Festival of Ed! The ID strand is 🔥 with speakers such as Brad Busch, Ed Watson, Claire Badger, Jade Pearce, Doug Lemov, Bruce Robertson and Mark Roberts. I’ll be talking all things cog sci and scaffolding 🪜

🚨 Exciting announcement alert!🚨 My new book 'Fail Better: How teachers can help students overcome failure, perfectionism, procrastination, impostor syndrome and test anxiety' is heading off to Routledge soon! Part of the @innerdrive.bsky.social CPD Academy series, it will...

Wow. This is so dangerous. I know the thing is just a plausible phrase generator, but the fact it seems to have been programmed to flatter turns it in effect into a lying seduction machine. Horrified that so many people are rotting their own brains with this this uncanny valley parasocial interface

🚨 Exciting announcement alert!🚨 My new book 'Fail Better: How teachers can help students overcome failure, perfectionism, procrastination, impostor syndrome and test anxiety' is heading off to Routledge soon! Part of the @innerdrive.bsky.social CPD Academy series, it will...

Latest edition of CGS Research/Read/Reflect bulletin available now: open.substack.com/pub/cgsresea...

Had a great day at the beautiful Abingdon School today, talking all things gender and education:

When I tell my joke about Chronos, my timing is perfect:

Flexible working is often cited as being key to improving teacher recruitment and retention – so what’s stopping more schools from embracing it? @mrenglishteach.bsky.social looks at the challenges and potential solutions…

I've written a blog for @hepi-news.bsky.social, explaining why calling for more male teachers to act as role models for boys is a flawed plan buff.ly/2tOEdPo:

I've written a blog for @hepi-news.bsky.social, explaining why calling for more male teachers to act as role models for boys is a flawed plan buff.ly/2tOEdPo:

Pedants of the world unite! This week's #Fridayfive has SPaG problems: 1. You've got another thing coming - Judas Priest 2. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner - Iron Maiden 3. I wanna be somebody - W.A.S.P. 4. Warriors of Ghengis Khan - Bad News 5. Ain't Gonna Cry No More - Whitesnake 🤘🤘🤘🤘

Late to this but Nothing Compares 2 U- Sinead O’Connor Tonite it Shows- Mercury Rev Ironic- Alanis Morisette Waitin’ For a Superman- Flaming Lips What’s Love got to do with it? Tina Turner #FridayFive

So watcha want? Beastie Boys Nothing Compares 2 U, Sinead O’Connor Can’t Get No Satisfaction, Stones Yer Blues, Beatles Dare, Gorillaz

Can't think of five but please can I say the opening line of Never Ever by All Saints - "A few questions that I need to know" - has ALWAYS bothered me.

1. Waitin’ For A Superman - Flaming Lips 2. Everybody’s Talkin’ - Harry Nilsson 3. Rock ‘n’ Roll Star - Oasis 4. 4 Ever 2 Gether - ABC 5. Wondaland - Janelle Monae #fridayfive

1. Me and Julio down by the Schoolyard - Paul Simon 2. He Ain't Heavy, He's my Brother - The Hollies 3. Get Off Of My Cloud - Rolling Stones 4. License to Kill Bob Dylan 5. He Played Real Good For Free - Joni Mitchell #FridayFive #SpAG

#FridayFive 1. Neighborhood #1 - Arcade Fire 2. I’m Gonna Be (500 miles) - The Proclaimers 3. Killamangiro - Babyshambles 4. Whorses- Biffy Clyro 5. Where are Ü now - Skrillex fr Justin Beiber That was a tough one!