Very productive team day working on curriculum and writing progression. OAT English David Didau @CWoozley Daniel Blackburn

I am SO EXCITED that this arrived while I was at work. It’s going to be an essential book for any English teacher, Head of English, Trust Lead - how to plan and implement a knowledge rich curriculum. So pleased to have contributed - thanks to David Didau for being so generous.

They’ve arrived! Really proud of this. The product of 3 years work with an amazing team @CWoozley Amy Rose Daniel Blackburn et al OrmistonAcads

David Didau Looking forward to sitting down tonight with a cuppa and a highlighter for this…

"It feels both challenging and celebratory, pragmatic and uplifting. English leaders and teachers will find countless gems in this essential book." - Alex Quigley ‘Bringing the English Curriculum to Life’ by David Didau is out now! 📚 Learn more 👉 spr.ly/6015bioCB

So, the follow up to 2021’s Making Meaning in English is out. Bringing the English Curriculum to Life is the product of 3 years working with an amazing team of English leaders practitioners and teachers at OrmistonAcads amzn.to/4b9TNJG

A book I think that every English teacher should read!

Just my copy of this, David Didau. Looks amazing. Well done to the team. So interesting to look at how others structure curriculums. Would love to see more and others. 👍

Dracula Daily starts TOMORROW.

25 years ago, I composed the BBC News (UK) Theme Tune, which is broadcast around the world everyday. From the precise beeps of time to the powerful bass and dramatic drums for the headlines. This how I did it… #BBC #BBCNewsThemeTune #MusicProduction #Composer #SoundDesign #25Years

Bridget Phillipson If you care about teachers’ workload, retention & wellbeing it might be better to go gently in reforming the curriculum. Most schools have put tons of work into this over the last few years

I really miss the part at the front of library books where you could see the due dates of previous borrowers, there was something fun in knowing how long ago a book was last read. We should bring those back.

Really enjoying this by David Didau and his colleagues. Great stuff!

4 key conclusions. 1 skills-based curriculums don't work 2 phonics works for early reading 3 progression statements are skills-based assessment & they don't work either 4 knowledge isn't right wing - left wing govts everywhere are turning towards it because it works!

How on earth is stuff like this still being perpetuated?

A joy to spend the afternoon moderating year 10 mock exams from every school Inspiration Trust . The first step towards excellent results for next year’s year 11!

This is pretty good on how to build trust. One aspect I think is missed here is the obligation we have to building expertise. We only trust those who are sufficiently competent & knowledgeable.

It’s awards evening at ThetfordAcademyUK ! Opened with some fantastic musical performances. Well done to all the students who have worked so hard all year and achieved so much!

The biggest change to English teaching I want to see is the removal of named rhetorical devices. Very few students can correctly identity or explain anaphora; even worse, epizeuxis. Why do they need it? Just teach ‘repetition’. I promise it’s enough. Where did this even start?

A very exciting opportunity to make a difference and support KS4 pupils to achieve exceptional outcomes in English. Get in touch if you think this is a role for you! Daniel Blackburn Inspiration Trust