@llewelyn20 I only really come back here for you now. I miss the good old days of being able to talk about teaching and other light, whimsical, random stuff… without the anticipation of getting your head bitten off. The extremism on here is really shocking even without any interactions.
Absolutely brilliant to see this in the local park. It’s where vital conversations happen between non-verbal people and their carers and it allows my boy to tell me what he wants to do next.
Dylan Wiliam calls Cognitive Load Theory “the single most important thing for teachers to know.” This guide summarises core CLT ideas and highlights six high-impact strategies for reducing overload.
It focuses on the classroom levers teachers can pull right away. CLT goes much deeper, of course — transient information included — but these strategies offer some of the fastest gains. 💪
Free HQ copy if you want it: https://t.co/Xj2XpPGvnu
We are having an incredible week here at @Wimbledon for the #playyourwaytowimbledon national finals. Weather is glorious and I’m pinching myself at getting the opportunity to come here each day and watch so many passionate players competing. Thanks so much to @VodafoneUK 😊
📝🔡 Y6 SATs 2025 spelling test predictions for last-minute prep 🔡📝
I know the spelling paper is the least of anyone’s problems at this point but *if* you have a spare 10 mins each day to squeeze in some spelling revision, this is where to start!
https://t.co/WprBrXiKxa
Oldfields Hall Middle School is hosting Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) - heart screening for young adults 14 -35 yrs. The team have some slots still available across Saturday and Sunday. Please call 07759122630. @oldfieldsTL
Morphology has (rightly so) become a hot topic in recent years. When accompanied by solid phonological foundations, morphological instruction has the potential to dramatically improve spelling, decoding and reading comprehension.
But, do morphemes always behave themselves?
No…
☑️ CHECKING FOR UNDERSTANDING! Highly recommend the book ‘Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI)’ by Hollingsworth, and Ybarra. The ‘TAPPLE’ acronym they introduce is ingenious for memorising their steps for Checking for Understanding. Take a look at this visual breakdown...
We’re proud to collaborate with Innovate2Educate Partnership. Together with Capita Entrust, the trust is transforming writing standards with a comprehensive support package.
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