Questions from HoD interviews - tailored for History but easily adapted. Obviously only a fraction of the possibilities, but hopefully helpful. Note: inclusion is NOT endorsement of these questions - they are a mixed bag... docs.google.com/document/d/1Y9…

Finally forced self to write about something worrying me a lot: ‘knowledge-rich gone wrong’. I've placed it within a longer-term view on something else going wrong: assessment. So, 2 cats among the pigeons 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛. In Historical Assoc TH 193. Short thread 🧵1/6 history.org.uk/publications/r…

Can anyone recommend a travel buggy? One which is cabin approved? Thank you ☺️

*NEW* Messy markbooks: how to monitor participation in lessons learningspy.co.uk/featured/messy… with a H/T to @CWoozley

The Wannsee Conference, which helped plan The Final Solution, occurred #OTD in 1942. The film Conspiracy (2001) recreated the conference, using the official transcripts. x.com/MichaelWarbur1…

*** NEW POST*** Retrieval Practice in the History Classroom - find out how I have implemented this into my own classroom with practical examples. Teachers Talk History Kate Jones @RetrieveLearn #retrieval #historyteacher Teacher Tapp Jonathan Grande Darren Leslie ep1008.wordpress.com/2024/01/28/ret…

Ofsted now politicised. “Good” ratings inflated and inspection reports not worth the paper they’re written on. Leaders and teachers crumbling under the horrendous pressure. Abysmal.

Embarrassing 😳

In the interest of not gatekeeping, heres a basic ppt on how to make mini timetables for lanyards. It's nothing revolutionary. But may save you 2 mins of working things out. Link: tinyurl.com/3czvcp3s (download it as actual ppt and not open via google slides as it won't work)

Another closed question clip sheet for Y9 this week! This version takes students through the reasons for the outbreak of WWI and why Britain was initially reluctant to enter the European conflict. #historyteacher Resource docs.google.com/file/d/1ZphcwK… Clip youtu.be/c7nUDLKKEBY?si…

#historyteacher hive mind. I have been asked to select a book for each year group (7-11) as a prize. The book must link to history and be age appropriate for the year group in question. Does anyone have suggestions? I have some ideas but help would be appreciated.

Our report, published today, finds that young people from more privileged backgrounds are far more confident and adept at navigating their way through the education system and careers, than their less well-off peers... 1/ Department for Education Bridget Phillipson bit.ly/4f6bigf

Free webinar with Winston's Wish for teachers & school leaders focusing on supporting bereaved pupils. More information & tickets here eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting-b…

One for the history books! We’re presenting Horrible Histories with a BAFTA Special Award in recognition of the show’s extraordinary impact and the joy it’s brought people of all ages throughout the incredible fifteen years it has graced our screens. BAFTA Young Presenter Jeriah

Setting pupils by ability has a negative impact overall, according to research, but England sets pupils more than any other nation. John Morgan asks why tes.com/magazine/teach…

If you are in a school in #Liverpool, you can have me come in and work with you as part of your offer from SIL. Get in touch 😎

THREAD: I'm obsessing at the moment about all the signs that my students are not paying attention. Here are the ones I've come up with, alongside some solutions.

At Glastonbury yesterday, a band called for “inshallah, from the river to the sea.” The crowd cheered. When I hear that phrase chanted with joy, I feel fear and - whoever you are - so should you. Most people don’t understand what it means. But it’s been used for decades by

As promised, here's a link to a pastoral curriculum (year 10). Autumn term 1 and 2 fully resourced and booklets included. I have included the full year plan but can't share the rest as I'm using unifrog resources. Hope it's useful to someone! dropbox.com/scl/fo/1s1x118…

could anyone point me in the direction of somebody who runs student council? Thank you!