You can find resources from my presentations this week here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/… Teach First researchED

Really important new study: what learning strategies do successful students use? Key points: ▶️ Techniques backed by cognitive research, like elaborative study and retrieval practice, are positively correlated with student achievement. ▶️ Despite the effectiveness of

Reid Smith Daisy Christodoulou “Just as a useful equation is also beautiful, a beautiful sentence is also useful in the way it can efficiently transmit information across time and space.”

This is what passion, investment and dedication looks like. Well done staff and scholars at Astrea Academy Woodfields. Breathtaking, Julie Atkins. City of Doncaster Council

Absolutely this 👇👇👇 We hear too much from the ‘learning designers’, the full time coaching experts, the trust leads, the directors. I want to hear more from teachers. Those who deserve a seat at the table more than *anyone* else

Here is every study I could find that may help us figure out what makes a good seating plan. Including: 🔵 Rows vs Groups 🔵 Supporting SEND students 🔵 Attention Contagion 🔵 The Bandwagon Effect 🔵 The Kohler Effect (with bonus free downloadable graphic too)

“By using the model to guide and scaffold learning, Julie was able to support her class in transitioning from dependence to independence.” Jen Ogden of Town End Research School introduces seven steps to support pupil’s learning in primary science. Read more: ow.ly/BH2T50UcHlN 1/2

A previous head used to say “control the controllables” and I used to parrot the phrase but in reality I’m not sure I agree any more. If we consider only parts of education within our control we start to wear blinkers and be ignorant. I might not be able to control if a

And whilst I'm cheering, I need to cheer loudly for this school. Just look 👀...

Looking for a school that will invest in you as well as their students? Take a peek Astrea Academy Woodfields and the other Astrea Academy Trust schools.

Sunday's Quote: “Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and choosing to practice our values rather than simply professing them.” Brene Brown

The power of this image is its simplicity. It makes us feel uncomfortable. And it should. Fantastic work from EachOther.

So weird

Adolescence is making adults think, but will it be as impactful on school children?

This makes me so proud! Keep up the good work Doncaster Youth Council 👏

Can't wait to read this! 👀

A bit of last minute cramming always made me feel more prepared, more confident, more relaxed. Now that my very own teens are doing it, it fills me with...well, trepidation, fear and maybe a tiny bit of excitement for them.