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Head of Department. Blogger. Examiner. And most importantly mother of four boys. #madebydyslexia

[duffers5 @duffers5]

@Mathew_Lynch44 matt, as usual, you have produced bangers of papers! Can I be cheeky/greedy/grabby and ask if you have produced the same for Paper 2? xx

[Kyrome Adams @MrKAdams_]

Another reading resource to share - great for practising skimming and scanning. I give them 1 minute to find the key words and answer 3 quick questions.
https://t.co/uqTi3M9FTF

[Culham St Gabriel’s @culhamstgabriel]

🎓 This afternoon we’re sharing this fantastic research poster from Evie Atherton, a recipient of our Masters Scholarship.
Her work explores how literacy develops in KS4 Religious Studies—and how teachers can support pupils’ progress towards GCSE success.
https://t.co/458o4QduGg

[Jamie Clark @XpatEducator]

4 QUESTIONING & FEEDBACK ONE-PAGE GUIDES…

📊 Whole Class Feedback → respond to misconceptions without marking overload

💬 Peer Feedback → structured, kind, specific, helpful talk.

🚦Hinge Questions → check understanding at pivotal moments to inform next steps.

🙋‍♂️ Equitable Questioning → everyone thinks, everyone participates.

https://t.co/yHBoZfameE

https://t.co/TiPSYeW9TD

[lindsay littleson @ljlittleson]

Awful news everywhere but the National Year of Reading in the UK is a glow of light in the darkness. Let’s prioritise reading brilliant stories this year, both to ourselves and to our children. Reading fiction builds self-esteem and develops empathy.

[Alex Quigley @AlexJQuigley]

Some 2026 news…. 🥁🥁

‘Introducing… Literacy Essentials for Every Teacher’

My latest book is out in just a few months. Find out more about it here:

https://t.co/9xx1rT13lQ

[David Didau @DavidDidau]

*NEW* the ‘Just tell them’ trap
Telling students stuff is sensible. But if you’re *just* telling them, you’re not actually teaching.
https://t.co/tY6NHZZoVI

[Miss Aird @miss_aird]

To wrap up #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek, here’s a reminder of how to support learners with dyslexia 💡 These strategies don’t just help those with dyslexia — they make learning better for everyone. 💬✨

@DyslexiaScotlan

[Jamie Oliver @jamieoliver]

Guys! It’s getting really close to my new documentary 'Jamie's Dyslexia Revolution' being on @channel4 this Monday at 9pm. It’s been such an emotional show to make for me, a real journey of discovery.

[Sarah Farrell @SarahFarrellKS2]

If you're looking for spelling resources for the last few weeks before SATS, look no further!
There's a whole range of different tasks and activities for all the spelling rules covered in the KS1 and KS2 curriculum.

https://t.co/tzodXxbth3

[Mr C English @MrCEnglish1]

A comprehensive set of character profiles & quote banks for the main characters in AIC, broken down into relevant topics/themes. Exam Qs included too. Feel free to use/share/ignore. Link in thread👇🏻 @Team_English1 @NIEngTeachers @EnglishWales @TeamEnglishIre @EnglishScotland

[duffers5 @duffers5]

@jk_rowling Ok apparently im not a woman anymore then as I’ve gone through the menopause 😫

[duffers5 @duffers5]

@PhilBeadle ❤️

[duffers5 @duffers5]

@LauraLolder @Team_English1 It looks amazing. How much does it cost if I am already subscribing to you?

[K2SR7 @K2SR7]

Students really enjoy this style of starter, testing their recall across a range of topics! Sentence stems develop oracy and articulation, bounce questioning to maximise engagement, and immediate AFL with RAG rated scores. Always an engaging lesson opening addressing gaps!☺️

[Litdrive UK @LitdriveUK]

🔗 Useful link 🔗

Explore 100 of @BLLearning best-loved Discovering Literature articles and films, from A Christmas Carol to John Agard’s poetry. https://t.co/UU2cvFPTZR

[Jake @JakeCowling]

You can teach the best vocab lesson, but long-term retention comes from retrieval & spaced practice. I’ve adapted @OchreEducation daily review sheet using cogsci staples (spaced retrieval, interleaving) & also word grouping. Now, wouldn’t it be nice if AI could help plan this?

[duffers5 @duffers5]

@BarclaysUKHelp

Since I changed to a new phone on Friday, my Barclay app and Barclaycard app are not giving me the option to sign in but only to register. This has never happened before. Is this part of the glitch and if so, should I just wait or register again?

[Mark Dalton @mrkdltn]

A school where EVERYONE can take time off—guilt-free? Build this.

This week, I took a Personal Day—a trust-wide initiative supporting staff well-being. But how do you ensure this works without disrupting learning?

A 🧵 on leadership, timetabling, AI, and protecting your team.