Jo

History teacher, Curriculum lead for Humanities, AHT for teaching and learning.

[Jo @ClassAcademic]

What a weekend! A London weekend, a Tower tour and collecting an award at the end of it. Thrilled to be chosen, alongside such a talented group of other regional winners.

[Jo @ClassAcademic]

@MrsCollinsSTS Also taking this on!

[Jo @ClassAcademic]

A privilege to watch my almost 7 year old develop a love of history in real time, at the same place and age where I first found mine. What a fab Tudor day at Blakesley Hall today @birmingham_mag

[Jo @ClassAcademic]

@m_chiles @MissCole279 This looks incredible!

[Jo @ClassAcademic]

New arrival from @MaryMyatt Certainly made the Saturday morning gymnastics class more interesting! Some definite food for thought as I am reflecting on September plans

#slt #edutwitter

[Jo @ClassAcademic]

Oracy at work tomorrow! Daily practice but sometimes a fun, all-stops-out activity can blast some cobwebs out. #oracy #edutwitter #historyteaching

[Jo @ClassAcademic]

@CWGC Whata brilliant resource, I can't wait to use it in my classroom.

[Jo @ClassAcademic]

She's here and she's *stunning*. Perfect way to begin my AHT journey @TPositiveTC

[Jo @ClassAcademic]

@zebra_ballerina @britishmuseum Congrats! Took some perseverance but nimble glad you got them! And london at Christmas too, perfect time!

[Jo @ClassAcademic]

I reckon these 8000 people and I would have one cracking party! thllThe Anglo-Saxon historian in me is fully committed to seeing the #bayeuxtapestry come hell or high water @britishmuseum

[Jo @ClassAcademic]

@EmilyCutlass @britishmuseum Jumped into the queue at 10am - and just secured some! Plenty available, best of luck!!

[Jo @ClassAcademic]

Book mail day! Looking forward to digging in @HL_History #historyteaching

[Jo @ClassAcademic]

Teacher bag advice! I love @TPositiveTC and have had their bag since launch, but the corners have worn through. Before I reorder (maybe green this time??) is there another "go to" you love? #edutwitter #teacher

[Tom Bennett OBE @tombennett71]

Happily, *all* students in Key Stage 3 in state schools have to study the British Empire, where a required theme is 'ideas, political power, industry and empire: Britain, 1745–1901'. There are then optional modules at KS4 in this area, which many schools do.

People who (like ZP) attended fee-paying schools that do not follow this curriculum may have had different experiences, but state schools all teach this area. Alternatively, it's not uncommon for people to forget things they were taught at school and then didn't revisit afterwards in their lives or careers.

[Jo @ClassAcademic]

Cheeky stop in at this incredible Mithraeum underneath the streets of London. So very well recreated, the use of sound and lighting enhances these old bones beautifully. #history #mithras #historyteacherontour

[Jo @ClassAcademic]

Today was challenging!

[Jo @ClassAcademic]

@ENortonHistory This is very cool, Edexcel British America teachers will have to get down there - all 5 of us!

[Jo @ClassAcademic]

Lucky to see the Byward Angel this weekend. Hidden away in the Tower of London, this 14th-century painting reminded Royal Mint workers that every soul would be judged.

The verdigris green is beautiful. Imagine it with gold halos by candlelight!

#history #medieval #TowerOfLondon

[Jo @ClassAcademic]

Appointed AHT this week! I was excited but the scale of the job is kicking in. What did you wish you knew from the start? Area is T&L #schoolleadership #SLTadvice #edutwitter

[Historic Royal Palaces @HRP_palaces]

What a night! 🎉 On Saturday we celebrated our Inspiring History Teaching Awards winners with a special ceremony at the @TowerOfLondon.

It was an unforgettable evening recognising incredible teachers who who make history exciting, inclusive and meaningful (1/3)

[Jo @ClassAcademic]

I never expected that my silly little podcast idea to try and engage my Y11 boys would get anywhere. This exam season has been great! I'm pleased it seems to be helpful to so many, and keen to get started on the Anglo-Saxon season! #gcsehistory #edexcelhistory #edutwitter