Jonathan Lear

Teacher, speaker & author. Independent Thinking Associate. New book on curriculum out now! #TheMonkeyProofBox

[Simon Smith @smithsmm]

I find it really odd that some teachers seem determined to take the teach out of teaching. Teachers aren’t machines. Pupils aren’t machines. Evidence matters, but the making teaching a “science” risks damaging the craft. Teaching is relational, responsive and gloriously human.

[Simon Smith @smithsmm]

If schools with the highest levels of SEND and disadvantage are consistently more likely to receive lower Ofsted judgements, it’s sending a dangerous message: inclusion carries risk. Schools opening doors widest shouldn't be the ones paying the highest accountability price…

[Jill Sach 💙 @SACHMOJO]

‘Head teachers do one of the most important jobs in the world. They need to be under pressure to get it right. In any job, people who are not held to account start to slack. Ofsted’s job is to ensure that head teachers don’t.’ As a HT, I find this incredibly offensive.

[Simon Smith @smithsmm]

Reposting this as we get close to starting the school year.

This genius list by the late and much missed Tim Brighouse should be the starting point for how our schools focus on the young people within them.

[Jonathan Lear @GuerrillaEd]

@Whitefieldhead That looks amazing - I love seeing children’s work displayed in a professional-like way.

[Christopher Such @Suchmo83]

60-minute lessons in Key Stage 1 only exist because so many primary school leaders have precious little experience teaching this age range.

If they did, the timetable would look very different.

[Simon Smith @smithsmm]

The @suttontrust finding coupled with how @Ofstednews framework is slamming disadvantaged and inclusive schools is a storm about to rage.

A non-inclusive system encouraged and praised by accountability measures that reward creating cultures where not all are welcome.

[Vic Goddard @vicgoddard]

A few thoughts on the @suttontrust report that came out today. https://t.co/cJS0zHepD3

[HYWEL ROBERTS😀🦈 @HYWEL_ROBERTS]

New #educators! All the very best for a great start to your career.
Remember,
1. Teach with your authentic accent
2. Know what you’re on about
3. Love the class(es) you have
4. Be a face not a shadow
5. Smile before Christmas
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[Jonathan Lear @GuerrillaEd]

Looking for a The Royston Club ticket https://t.co/BrMEVXXLyc

[Emma Turner FCCT @Emma_Turner75]

An oldie but a goodie.

[Independent Thinking @ITLWorldwide]

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[Independent Thinking @ITLWorldwide]

On Grit, Resistance and Sisu - https://t.co/uqcnZMxN25

[Jonathan Lear @GuerrillaEd]

@RedRumClub Can’t wait for this… have doubled up - Leeds then Sheffield 2 days later 👍

[Jonathan Lear @GuerrillaEd]

Lovely this… (important too) 👇

[HYWEL ROBERTS😀🦈 @HYWEL_ROBERTS]

I wrote this. We need to be romantic about the teaching endeavour again.
https://t.co/yMr3eKYn4X

[Emma Turner FCCT @Emma_Turner75]

🧵These things I know…

This weekend sees me celebrate a big milestone birthday and also reflect on almost 28 years of teaching and leadership. After working across 4 decades with our youngest learners in formal education, these things I know.

[Emma Turner FCCT @Emma_Turner75]

Latest blog - teacher modelling and the trouble with tech

https://t.co/s3Rz5jJwfb

[Emma Turner FCCT @Emma_Turner75]

Heard of two schools who are having inspections this week, in primary, during SATs week. I think I just strained an eyeball I did such a giant eye roll. Anyone who has ever had to juggle the staffing & leadership SATs logistics in a primary school knows how utterly mad this is.

[Vic Goddard @vicgoddard]

In case you missed it. Being inclusive and maintaining good behaviour is more expensive for the schools doing it but saves our country a great deal more.

[Independent Thinking @ITLWorldwide]

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