Claire Isobel

Sociologist turned English teacher mum of 1 toddler. 2nd in Fac - KS4 lead. I love all things to do with working smarter. And dogs. And cake.

[Claire Isobel @MrsLawTeaches]

@PastoralKaty I completely agree and know so many parents of school age children who do too. My own children can’t cope with being out of routine. 2 weeks at October and Feb half terms would be a game changer - time to work AND rest.

[Claire Isobel @MrsLawTeaches]

@HeroicMrT @Team_English1 @LitdriveUK @AQAEnglish That’s kind of what I’m thinking - we need to simplify the process for sure!

[Claire Isobel @MrsLawTeaches]

A fully annotated poetry anthology, I’m beginning to think, is probably only useful to about 20% of students and so, so time consuming. How are people making sure their students know the poems without it being overkill? @Team_English1 @LitdriveUK @AQAEnglish

[Claire Isobel @MrsLawTeaches]

@MrSEngMed @Team_English1 @LitdriveUK @AQAEnglish This sounds like exactly what I’m thinking - don’t suppose you have a sample of one that you’d share please?

[Claire Isobel @MrsLawTeaches]

@LitdriveUK would you mind sharing please?

[Claire Isobel @MrsLawTeaches]

At the very last minute, I have two tickets for the @LitdriveUK conference tomorrow if anyone would like to buy one or both of them?

[Claire Isobel @MrsLawTeaches]

@WhistleblowingT My daughter starts reception in September. If she’s upset, I sincerely hope that someone will hug her.

[Claire Isobel @MrsLawTeaches]

@danicquinn @mtptproject We have a childminder who is an absolute godsend - so flexible and treats my kids like her own. The oldest has been at pre school two days a week and our childminder does drop off and pick up for that too - she’ll also do wraparound when she starts reception.

[Claire Isobel @MrsLawTeaches]

This.

[Claire Isobel @MrsLawTeaches]

@mtptproject @misspippamartin @miketate90 @cassie08xx @fulghum_deneen @conalholmes1 @DamsonEd @ematthews97 @MlleDean @MrsLauraFoley @happyteachr @MrsJJohnson16 @MissMeganOwen interesting!!

[Claire Isobel @MrsLawTeaches]

@brooks177 Why have I never thought of this?!

[Claire Isobel @MrsLawTeaches]

@JCooperHistory @mtptproject A proper return to work interview to discuss timetable and expectations etc. /update on policies. I’m going to suggest a Buddy system at my school so there’s someone who’s returned relatively recently to touch base with. After baby number 2 especially, it’s assumed you’re fine.

[Claire Isobel @MrsLawTeaches]

@Engleeshteacher This is such a lovely idea!

[Claire Isobel @MrsLawTeaches]

@volewriter @Radley_and_me @handm The fit is also really interesting - a friend recently plain t shirts for her 7yo daughter from the boys section in next. She had to size down - it seems that retailers are pushing an “ideal body” onto girls from a young age too.

[Claire Isobel @MrsLawTeaches]

@teacherhead @history_owen an interesting to read - might be useful to précis and share with all for this term?

[Claire Isobel @MrsLawTeaches]

I’ve had two big “I don’t know if I want to teach” - the most recent after returning to work after my second maternity leave. In the first I picked up ‘Boys Don’t Try’ and now ‘The Boy Problem’ and both reignited a fire that I had lost. Thank you @mr_englishteach @Positivteacha

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@BeckyJSmith82 We didn’t have all 13 but we did have 7!

[Claire Isobel @MrsLawTeaches]

@Xris32 That’s really interesting, thanks. I’ll check it out. Feel like I might need to persuade some of the “old guard”.

[Claire Isobel @MrsLawTeaches]

Having a debate about whether or not we should set in English. I always refer to the @BoysDontTryPod chapter and come down on the side of mixed ability but wondering if anyone can point me to some research? @Team_English1 #edutwitter