That Tory Education recovery plan in full.

I’ve taken a well deserved break this half term and gone away to Wales (always felt like home - blame my nana). I know what I’m teaching tomorrow, but that’s it. It’s okay to take a break! Peaceful Kidwelly and some #Spiffy purchases from Spiffy - The Happiness Shop in the pics!

I always try! If I ever don’t I’m just running around like mad, promise x

england.nhs.uk/2021/06/nhs-co… While I’m happy to (finally!) be offered the jab, I’m worried this falls it the “final” cohort. Why is my 24 year old sister not being considered? Clumsy phrasing?

Porphyria’s Lover reimagined as a limerick: There was an odd bloke who would stare At Porphyria, angelic and fair Her shoulder she flashed His reality - dashed - So he throttled her to death with her hair Inspired by @TeachingTheVoid 👩🏼‍🏫

I adore this illustration from @paperjoyuk 🥰 It's lovely to be liked but the most important relationship is the one you have with yourself. You deserve to show yourself love and prioritise your own happiness. You're so worth it. ❤️

It was really fun to be involved in this! Thank you for having Catherine Albutt and myself, and I look forward to seeing year six in a couple of weeks.

Research commissioned by Penguin Random House has revealed only 0.7% of English Literature GCSE students in England study a book by a writer of colour while only 7% study a book by a woman. Read more here: bit.ly/3jqz3FV

All hail Macbeth! Plays are meant to be performed, and witch number two was particularly convincing 🎭 🧙 #macbeth

I’m not a football person, but remember this: theplayerstribune.com/posts/dear-eng…

Something to bear in mind tomorrow: if you’re anti-mask, anti-distancing and anti-ventilation - you’re pro-lockdown.

Thank you! They’re a fab group xx

I am so gutted I missed the recording of this due to isolating! Well done year six Pegasus Primary, you were brilliant!

Absolutely love this idea! I can’t recommend it enough!

Saw this and had to share! For anyone nervous about starting this week! 🥰

My sister started a new job today and they have this classic up in the loos

4th year of teaching, 4th year at Cockshut Hill School. Where has the time gone? Can’t wait to meet my new classes, and see a lot of familiar faces too!

I got myself a new pencil case… not quite in time for the start of term but nonetheless!

This! Plus, I wouldn’t be worth my salt without mentioning #TeachFirst put you with a school for a reason. It might seem alien right now but I’ve been with mine a long time now. It’s worth the work.

The bad comments teachers make, stick. Remember that.