Thoughts on this #pshepeeps and world of ‘X’?

Schools now have to dedicate so much time to pastoral support – to fill in the gaps left by the loss of wider child support services – that it is undermining efforts to improve teaching quality, a former DfE adviser has warned tes.com/magazine/news/…

No ifs, no buts and no more excuses: parents have a right to know what their children are being taught. I have acted today to make clear that schools must share RSHE materials with parents.

🧵 To support our PSHE programme, our form tutors deliver some of the PSHE content to their forms. This is delivered via seven PSHE weeks across the year. Students have 4x20min sessions across the week. During the half term break, I have been creating sessions and booklets…

Let’s not forget about #InternationalMensDay

10 things: Establishing expectations with a new class. - or at the start of term teacherhead.com/2023/08/25/10-…

The concept of white privilege is a highly contested term, with no universal agreement on its definition or implications. We should avoid teaching children subjective ideas that are open to interpretation as if they were objective facts. independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…

“In schools where behaviour standards are high, disadvantaged children do disproportionately well. In schools where behaviour standards are weak, disadvantaged children do disproportionately badly.”

Incredibly dangerous and wet conditions at Royston Station Great Northern due to Rail Replacement services. Not well thought out people movement management at all!

With the manifestos for the main parties announced I have shared a General Election summary with staff and students ahead of our mock election. Fully hyperlinked for anyone that wants to look up their constituency, candidates and compare their personal political philosophy.

📣 POSTERS! I have a growing collection of FREE evidence-informed posters available to download from my website. Perfect conversation starters and excellent resources to support professional development. Get. Share. Grow! 🌱 👊 REPOST and grab HQ copies here:

Very useful critical thinking guide

✍️ Understanding the challenges faced by SEND students in writing is critical for all teachers. This collaboration with Martin Ferguson offers key information and important strategies to support these learners. If you missed Martin’s talk at ResearchED Belfast then you need a copy!

Huge new result: Anti-racism trainings probably lead people to accuse others of racism even when they're not racist. That's exactly the result of a new study on DEI trainings, with a special focus on the impacts of the works of Ibram X. Kendi and Robin DiAngelo. Let's dig in🧵

Mini whiteboards are one of the most effective tools for real-time formative assessment. They make learning visible, foster participation, and allow for immediate feedback. Here's how they can transform your teaching. 🧵⬇️

🧠 Why Don’t Students Like School? by Daniel Willingham is one of the most influential books for teachers on cognitive science. It explores how students’ minds work and how to use this knowledge to be a better teacher. 🪡 THREAD… TOP 5 TAKEAWAYS!

Direct instruction is joyful & leads pupils to success. Here is a *clip* where I use high frequency & high participation questioning in 3 phases: 1. Check for listening 2. Rehearsal 3. Check for understanding Established routines: all hands up, turn & talk, SLANT & ruler reading

Amazing Lesson Design Outline - Miguel Guhlin, this is a helpful resource based on research-based classroom strategies packed with lots of useful links. Great for anyone looking for something new in their teaching practice or those just starting out. docs.google.com/document/d/1I9…

My first lesson: How do I start off with new classes? It's taken me a while, but this is now my routine 👇👇 First, make sure 1. A new exercise book is on everyone's seat 2. All chairs are down 3. Work is on the board 4. I have a seating plan >