Kate Spalding

HoD in the midlands. Lover of literature, learning and the sea.

[Kate Spalding @KateSpalding5]

@DavidDidau @OrmistonAcads

[Kate Spalding @KateSpalding5]

@Simonleach17 It means so much to me to be part of this journey. Ilkeston student 1993-2000, and now part of the most wonderful team working with the most wonderful students ❤️

[Simon Leach @Simonleach17]

Good for the first time in our history!

We are delighted to give this community a school they can be proud of.

https://t.co/jGIRngCHz9

[Sally Lindsay @sally_lindsay]

Where kids can eat for free this summer holiday

[Douglas Wise @DoWise]

3 x non-fiction resources for KS3:

1⃣ Booklet of paired texts and tasks
2⃣ Booklet of great speeches
3⃣ Booklet of texts on our world

All free to download ⏬

[Kate Spalding @KateSpalding5]

@DavidDidau @Mjogalvin1 @EducEndowFoundn @rs_network @CharteredColl @teacherhead @MaryMyatt @greeborunner @teacherfeature2 @TeachFirst

[Mary Myatt @MaryMyatt]

A high-quality text will

•Support pupils' vocabulary development, because the written word is of greater depth and complexity than the spoken word
•A great text will make learning accessible for all pupils

Great texts open up potential for curriculum planning.

[Mary Myatt @MaryMyatt]

A high-quality text used to underpin the unit will help with the following:

•It will provide background knowledge which we know is helpful when learning new material
•A well-chosen text will contain the concepts and big ideas underpinning the unit

[Mary Myatt @MaryMyatt]

How to think about reading across the curriculum

The implications of the ‘Just reading’ findings from the University of Sussex, where students with low starting points made significant gains in their reading ages can help our pupils to learn more in all subjects

[Kate Spalding @KateSpalding5]

@DavidDidau @adamboxer1 100%: if QA shows something isn't working as intended, my first port of call is to look at what I asked for. Did I make it clear? Is it sensible and practical? What might I have done to ensure it was implemented more successfully?

[Marc Hayes @mrmarchayes]

I've made a summary of Ofsted's English subject review which was released at the start of March. It's for both primary and secondary teachers and leaders.

There's a written and visual summary on my website: https://t.co/qIlhzbp3hY

I hope it's useful!

[Kate Spalding @KateSpalding5]

@NatashaClaireB1 @Simonleach17 @ambs_grace It was so great to see you!

[Wake Up Wednesday @wake_up_weds]

FYI … it’s MyLOL 💘💬 A “dating app for teens” poses evident #OnlineSafety risks – especially when its age verification is far from robust. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide tells parents and carers what they need to know 👀

Download >> https://t.co/zt24rJCuGM

[Kate Spalding @KateSpalding5]

@miss_grimwood @Ms_Holyoake @Team_English1 @TTREnglish We use InSwann 👍

[Kate Spalding @KateSpalding5]

This has made me very happy. Thanks for sharing

[Mr Bruff @MrBruffEnglish]

Dive deeper into my video content with 100+ FREE worksheets now available at https://t.co/D74xBe5dW4. Each sheet offers:
✅ Retrieval questions based on the videos
✅ Extension tasks for extra challenge
✅ A sample exam question

[Kate Spalding @KateSpalding5]

I can relate...

[TheTattooedHeadteacher Deputy CEO 🏳️‍🌈✊🏾she/her @KyrstieStubbs]

Currently my favourite quote! X ❤️😂

[Laura Webb @LauraLolder]

National averages for English Language and English Literature. I wasn't happy with mine, until I realised that nationally 4+/5+/7+ is down significantly from 2022, so I think this is worth knowing
And remember-there is always a lit/lang gap. Don't waste time trying to close it...

[Thinking Reading @ThinkReadHQ]

Every teacher needs to know how to teach students the literacy of their discipline. Read more in our blog ‘Teaching reading: it’s not as ‘niche’ as you think’ https://t.co/hUH04sCCGx (3 min read).

#EduTwitter

[Tes Global @TesGlobalX]

@CJGreenTeach The excellent @matilda__martin has charted the disrupted path students who took GCSE & A Levels this year have taken.

Is it fair to compare results this year to the 2019 standard? Are these pupils the "unluckiest" of the post-pandemic generation?

https://t.co/owyKCt7pGg

[Kate Spalding @KateSpalding5]

Team English at prom 2023. Best team ever 🙌