The problem with public perception about teachers and schools during Covid is the people they've helped most are the most vulnerable who have quiet voices. MC parents have no idea what some schools have been doing to keep children safe and secure.

36% of families with young children in the UK live in poverty, say Nuffield Trust today. 'The damage this does to the education, health & futures of children is massive.' One more reason why the plan to reduce Universal Credit by £20 a week is a moral, social & economic tragedy.

#SabinaNessa. A kind and caring young teacher with her whole life ahead of her. Why the silence now? She deserves more. #justice #thoughts

First bit of teaching experience ✅ Lots to learn from but encouraged with how well it went!

Me: What’s another word for enlightenment in Buddhism?… I’ll give you a clue, my favourite band… Y10: ‘Guns N’ Roses!’ Is that really the vibe I give off?

Just adding this to my Y10 lesson on the life of the Buddha… discussion on similarities and differences… a bit too far fetched?

As the controversy over an alleged No 10 Christmas party continues, it's worth remembering that around eight million Brits spent Christmas alone last year. Of those, 22% didn't have a Christmas dinner.

Great to get some inspiration from Lat Baylock on Friday. Really compelling and creative approaches to RE on show.

Ah the return of… ‘yes, I know you’re wearing a mask but I can still tell it’s you who’s talking’. 😂 #teachingincovid

Only the most courageous few are protesting in Russia, and the least we can do is share clips of them doing so. One day, in another Russia, they will be regarded as heroes.

I really like the idea of using these enquiry questions for the title of RE lessons or units of work. Much like is often practiced in History. Planning to do my next PGCE piece of work on this, has anyone else had experience with this or similar?...

Fantastic discussions today!

Wanted to spice up teaching Churches today, so I ran the ‘World Cup of Churches’ with Year 8. They voted this as their winner. Got to admire their spirit! I neglected to tell them the full religious and socio-political importance of this place at the moment, maybe I should’ve…

Interesting article. I definitely resonate with the desire for students to ‘know why’, surely this is the essence of learning? tes.com/magazine/analy…

Art you don’t enjoy isn’t immoral. Your tastes aren’t a moral guidebook for strangers. Your opinions aren’t that important. The things your opinions are about aren’t that important. We’re adrift in space. One day you will develop perspective and the night sky will terrify you.

What a thread.

A brilliant day today at the inaugural conference of the Association of Philosophy Teachers. Inspiring to hear from some brilliant practitioners and talk philosophy with passionate educators!