Many congratulations to all of our Member Schools for being shortlisted for the Tes Awards for International Schools 2024!
Wonderful to see so many FOBISIA Member Schools and Friends of FOBISIA in the list!
See them here https://t.co/xv9cf2WZbG
Winners announced 25 April!
I had a fantastic morning at the formal opening ceremony for the @isb_brunei BGIC.
Fascinating to see such a mature student led conference produced to such high standards!!
Interesting keynote from @TimJarvisAM from which I can see many leadership lessons to learn from.
That's a wrap on @RLSSUK SPERA @TenbyPenang .
Great group of people. Good to spread water safety & Lifesaving training amongst intl sch staff.
TQ to Jouri Bastiaans for hosting me & setting up the course👍👏.
...now for the loong journey home to Brunei.
#untilnextime#RLSSUK
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🤔 'How have I never seen this website!? It’s brilliant!' - MK 🎉
Have you seen it yet? - Whether you are teaching IB, GCSE, ALevel or University Sport Science, it's there for you to use, completely free! 🤯
How are we helping schools pursue accreditation as an opportunity for reflection & growth? Schools continued to develop socially responsible learning communities in 2025 through the CIS International Accreditation Framework. Learn more in our latest blog: https://t.co/exxGqz07zj
⚗️DistillED Playbooks (Editions 1-3)!
Editions 1–3 of the ⚗️DistillED Playbooks are now available on the newsletter website.
Each playbook is curated from the most-read posts this year and provides concise, actionable information to support evidence-informed practice:
→ 30-page, printable A4 booklet
→ 6 high-impact teaching strategies
→ Clear strategy checklists
→ QR codes linking to planning resources
Available via the ⚗️DistillED Products page
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10 amazing episodes on MindtheGap this season. Catch up on any you missed. Our profession has so many brilliant minds; it's inspiring. @Emma_Turner75 and I love doing this. Thanks to everyone listening and to Luke Kemper from @HaringeyEduc for producing https://t.co/efPdzXUkkH
🛎️ CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT! This one-page guide highlights the key principles and top routines from highly practical The Classroom Management Handbook by @coachdowley and @ollie_lovell. Grab your copy of the book via @Hachette_Learn - these ideas have helped me personally create calmer, more focused classrooms!
☝️REPOST first and download a FREE HQ copy here: https://t.co/Xj2XpPGvnu
In collaboration with Melbourne Metrics at the @UniMelb, we have taken an exciting next step to advance this topic by launching the New Metrics International Schools (NMIS) program. Read our latest blog to learn more: https://t.co/NPaU5B2LjI @MelbMetrics
Brilliant 2 days Garden International School KL running a Royal Life Saving Society UK-SPERA on their wonderful new facility.
Such a trip down memory lane 20yrs (😮) after last working there as CCA Co&PE Teacher.
So much has changed with the school and wider Mont Kiara area.
THINK-PAIR-SHARE! A well-structured Think–Pair–Share routine can significantly boost participation, thinking, and the quality of student responses. This week’s ⚗️DistillED includes this FREE handy resource designed to help students master the WHAT, WHY, and HOW of the process.
GRAB IT HERE! 👇
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NEW! A well-structured Think–Pair–Share routine can significantly boost participation, thinking, and the quality of student responses. This week’s ⚗️DistillED breaks down how to refine each phase for maximum impact. Includes FREE one-pager!
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🗂️ Here’s the complete ⚗️DistillED series on Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction — ten editions filled with practical insights, tools, and resources for evidence-informed teaching. Please share with colleagues and fellow educators in your network. Enjoy!
1. Daily Review 💭https://t.co/SLYmmMTzqN
2. Small Steps 👣https://t.co/Ix7ZT9Z1DI
3. Ask a Large Number of Questions 🗣️
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4. Provide Models for Difficult Tasks🗼
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5. Guide Student Practice 🪜
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6. Check for Student Understanding ✅
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7. Obtain a High Success Rate 📈
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8. Provide Scaffolds for Difficult Tasks 🧱
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9. Require and Monitor Independent Practice ✍️
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10. Weekly and Monthly Review 🗓️
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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