I trialled getting my year 11s to critically analyse their language and structure choices in the form of a commentary like A level. It’s already made a massive difference to their crafting choices. Loved reading their redrafts today. #writing

Second round of Grand Prix for our Under 15s girls teams today, hosted by Frodsham Wombourne Volleyball @VballEngland #letsgowombourne 🏐

Fantastic morning of volleyball for the girls under 15s Grand Prix! The progression over the last few months has been great to see. There were some brilliant rally’s & close scoring games. Well done all! Wombourne Volleyball thanks for hosting Newcastle Staffs VC

The witches in Macbeth: a thread 👇

Good luck to all year 11 today with English Literature Paper 1!

Every now and again something happens that reminds me of my ‘why’. Today is one of those days thanks to an unexpected email. Well done sharnileigh for completing your dissertation. One proud old English teacher over here.

Final Tips for GCSE AQA English Literature Paper 2 (2023 Edition) youtu.be/1wmFE86AxjY via YouTube

***QUESTIONING INGREDIENTS*** Six core ingredients for asking powerful questions 🧩

Myself and MrsGTilley were fortunate enough to listen to the brilliant Mary Myatt talking about curriculum and what’s important yesterday. We both left absolutely enthused. So thankful for the opportunity. A cheeky little addition to our CPD library is now signed too 😊 #cpd

A meta-analysis of 74 studies finds that in China, teacher-student relationships correlate with academic achievement, and more strongly for older students: bit.ly/45Xl9AW ($). The paper acknowledges causal conclusions aren't warranted, though the abstract still makes one

Great day of volleyball today at the second round of under 15s Grand Prix! Well done all! Thanks Newcastle Staffs VC for hosting! Wombourne Volleyball @theVEFoundation

Year 10x4 TeamEllowes10 were amazing today in their An Inspector Calls revision dining room ready for their mock questions. #memorable #challenging #varied Ellowes Teaching and Learning Community

What a lovely idea!

Competition for Team English to celebrate my upcoming CPD series on teaching motifs. To enter, RT this tweet + follow. Includes access to upcoming 3hr session AND you can select a 3h session for immediate access from my website. Winner picked Sun, 9pm. eventbrite.co.uk/e/motif-magic-…

In honour of today’s solar eclipse, a little Shakespeare …

#STspeakout West Mids final was amazing tonight. So proud of all of the students who delivered some inspiring speeches but particularly our girl, Teagan! Signing is a superpower indeed. Speakers Trust thank you for the opportunity. Ellowes Hall Sports College