After a well deserved break, it's back to work! This thesis won't write itself! (Though I often wish it would!!)

A key attacking outlet during our recent success with that frenetic speed and pressure. Run free, George. A career to be proud of 💛

We are delighted to announce that we are able to offer fully funded bursaries for the #IPFREC23 conference at University of Sunderland This has been made possible by kind sponsorship from The Edge Foundation For details of how to apply for the fee waver bursary click here shorturl.at/alH04

Want to know what I've been up to for the last..six months?!..since I last posted? Or perhaps you want to check out some amazing research in FE. Either way, come join me at the International Practice-Focussed Research in Education Conference 3rd-6th July! eventbrite.co.uk/e/internationa…

This was the most well attended Ruth Hayman Trust quiz I’ve ever seen! It was buzzing!! 🥳 … and ‘Ey Up, La’ (somehow) got first prize. Love the NATECLA National Centre conference 🥰

Had the privilege to present my PhD research so far at #IPFREC23 conference in Sunderland! Looking at the way collaborative storytelling helps build qualities of mind and character in Further Education #DnD #IPFREC2023

I've spent the last couple of days talking about the importance of oracy in education at #IPFREC23 Conference. Glad to see it's importance being highlighted! #LabourParty bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…

Got my first tattoo! A nice little nod to my study and my love of D&D!

I've been lucky enough to write a little something for the AOC about the power of using stories in the classroom. Check it out! url4.mailanyone.net/scanner?m=1qQN…

The ARPCE committee have just finished a two planning and development meeting. Wonderful to all finally be together in person. There will be plenty of exciting activity to look out for in the coming months but for the meantime …

In my continuing quest for stories, I've dipped a toe into the folklore of my Irish roots. And because I can't pronounce Tuatha Dé Danann, I'm now on another quest to improve my Irish!

Totally awesome decisions have been made today!

In the kid's eagerness to decorate, even the dog did not escape the festive frenzy!

After a decade of being lost, I found my old American football jersey from when I played at uni as one of the first members of the Canterbury Christchurch Chargers! Following a very good wash, it's ready to wear! Ah, the nostalgia!

It's payday, and your friendly tattoo artist has had a cancellation...don't mind if I do! #Sandman

I will be presenting at the Ireland International Conference on Education on Thursday 4th April! Come and hear my talk about Dungeons & Dragons, and the quest for success in GCSE English!

Had a fantastic time presenting my research at the IICE in Dún Laoghaire, Dublin! Thanks to all that came along. Some amazing research taking place and some wonderful presentations!

Great to be back at the ARPCE conference at Harris Manchester College, Oxford University!Not only am I presenting my own research about storytelling, but I am joined by colleagues from Barking & Dagenham College sharing their own actions research projects #ARPCE24

Here’s Tom Mudd, our resident SUNCETT dungeon master, leading us through the perils of the GCSE resit experience and the wizardly potential of leaning into our love of stories. ARPCE