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⭐️AHT with a love of all things curriculum and T&L. ⭐️ 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Father to two boys. ⭐️📚Wrote something for TES. ⭐️ All views are my own etc…
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My copy is here and I can’t wait to delve into this! Thank you @suchmo83.bsky.social 🙌🏻

NPQLT passed 💪🏻 Thank you @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social and @steplab.bsky.social ❤️

Today was an exceptional day at #TDaPELondon. It never ceases to amaze me that a group of teachers, leaders and researchers want to come together on a Saturday to learn from each other. A huge shout out to @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social for making the day happen.

#TDaPELondon - Perhaps biased but I feel this is one of the most important sessions of the day… it’s great to learn about so much today but why is it important and how does it equate to its application in the classroom!

@suchmo83.bsky.social doing what he does best - demonstrating effective teaching of primary reading 🙌🏻 #TDaPELondon

The full schedule for #TDaPELondon is now live and just look at that lineup. I'm biased but (truthfully) I have nothing to do with how great this is. Ticket sales end at 11:30pm on the 11th of January. If you want to join us, now's the time... Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinki...

What a day we are in for! Have been so excited for this for a long time! #TDaPELive

TDaPE is live!!

Wow! What a great opportunity! 🙌🏻

In my best Mariah Carey voice… ‘It’s Tiiiiime!’ #ChristmasJumperDay

It’s an extender!! @mralmonded.bsky.social #accidentalpartridge

1. As a male primary school teacher in leadership, you know that there are certain expectations, especially juggling the demands of a full-time class and senior roles. Add fatherhood to the mix, and life becomes a delicate balancing act—rewarding, yes, but a constant whirlwind of responsibilities.

Going to post this again here in the hope that it gets some more traction on this Monday morning……….. 🫣

Not often I come out of watching a movie based on a book and feel wowed but The Wild Robot blew me away!! Stunning recreation! ❤️

Hello! Great to see so much #kidlitUK activity. I suspect quite a few more may join this weekend. Welcome! If you are wondering how to find UK children’s book people here is a thread of some starter packs. These two are (mainly) UK children's authors go.bsky.app/GLnmxCv go.bsky.app/3hvsJPY

Nail. Head. 👍🏼

I feel like I have neglected new books for the last 12 months. Something I always loved was children’s books but haven’t picked up anything new recently. Can I get some recommendations of quality books (KS2) that have been released in the last year?

Leadership can be lonely. The weight on leaders shoulders can be heavy with any burdens that they have being ones they feel they shouldn't share. However, leadership IS a privilege and provides OPPORTUNITY! The opportunity to develop and shape a community! A thread of hope 1/4:

Queuing up for a ride at Efteling and the boy is 3cm too short… thought I’d try and sneak him on… all strapped in and ready to go when he calls the man over and asks him to check… 🙈 damn his honesty 🤣🙈

The Power of Teams audiobook is now live with episode one! Then, join me every Monday for a new chapter from the book, available on Apple and Spotify, and totally free! Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/5aBJ... Please share!

The memory is incredible… I’m seeing McFly tonight - haven’t listened to them for about 15ish years… loved them during the uni days (20 years ago!) This morning I thought I’d listen to a couple of songs - that first chord and I knew every word, every key change! Amazing! 😍

New EYFS report out www.gov.uk/government/p...

Y6 teachers - if you’re teaching long division soon, don’t forget this! It’s always my favourite thing to teach in maths 🤓 missiebee1.wordpress.com/2019/05/26/h... #EduSkyPrimary

PRIZE DRAW: to celebrate the #researchED guide to Primary Literacy, we have a few copies to give away. Simply RT this to enter! Draw ends in 24 hours. Come along to the accompanying primary conference in November. Details here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...

And we’re off! The call for evidence for the curriculum and assessment review is now open, and will be for 8 weeks. As @beckyfrancis.bsky.social says, this is the chance for a national conversation. Excited to hear the diverse views, insights and expertise of all. www.gov.uk/government/c...

So excited to be a part of the first @researchedprimary.bsky.social Going to be an incredible day! Make sure you get your tickets!!

Everything seems to be falling into place right now. Feel like a different person to the one this time last year! It’s amazing what an impact people’s faith in you can have!

A great end to the day today with a coaching session with @chrisparkhouse.bsky.social Have been guided so much by him over the past 18 months! Thank you for helping me to see the best in myself! 🙌🏻

NEW! One-pager from the awesome session by @mrsball.bsky.social & @lambhearttea.bsky.social at @researchED1 on 'The Scaffolding Effect'. The session was packed with valuable insights and practical strategies from @EEF @marymyatt.bsky.social @innerdrive.bsky.social RP for a free HQ copy.

@teachertapp.bsky.social @heymrshallahan.bsky.social I read this and thought I’d missed some major edunews story!!! 🙈

My mum absolutely cracks me up sometimes 🤣

Five Tips for ‘Cold Calling’ in the Classroom. When cold calling is used regularly, it can become an established classroom routine that supports all students’ learning. A blog by Kate Jones 👇 #EduSky

Having a longer commute has meant that I get to delve back into #TDaPE more regularly. This morning I was listening to the first half of @mrsball.bsky.social and @lambhearttea.bsky.social talk about scaffolding and it was amazing! I can’t wait to listen to the rest on the way home tonight!! 🙌🏻

I asked if we could put the heating on tonight…. Spectacularly shot down…

A worldwide ban on felt tip pens!! Yes please!!

If you've never been to a researchED event we can guarantee at Surrey you'll be made to feel exceptionally welcome. Unlimited coffee, unlimited smiles, a high quality BBQ and we are convinced looking at the line up that you, your school and students will benefit from you joining us! #rEDSurrey24