Charlie Comerford

Principal at @HarrisBattersea. Teacher of RE, Humanities, Politics and Social Sci.

[Charlie Comerford @MrC_Educate]

Had an absolutely fantastic time presenting at @researchED1 yesterday. What a joy to be immersed in such marvelous educators.

A brief summary of my presentation below:
Building a great Personal Development Curriculum is really, really hard...

[Charlie Comerford @MrC_Educate]

@ianwhite21 Hi Ian, I appreciate you are a booklet and might struggle to reply to this, but I’m fascinated to find out more about this approach in action whole school…! any chance you might be up for hosting a visit from one of my TnL leads later in the year? Would love to DM if interested!

[Charlie Comerford @MrC_Educate]

@teacherhead I’d guess that getting things right at KS3 is the biggest factor. You can’t intervention your way to great outcomes every year. New schools have the time and space to get it right, established schools are chasing the KS4 catch up every year so can’t (and don’t) improve lower down

[Charlie Comerford @MrC_Educate]

@mathsjem @mrbartonmaths @adamboxer1 Glad to see #MorganFest has returned to HASU 😂 hope you told them about your P8 scores…

[Charlie Comerford @MrC_Educate]

What a fabulous summary!

[edutopia @edutopia]

Far too many popular strategies for teaching reading are not actually supported by research. We sifted through to find the ones that are most effective.

[Charlie Comerford @MrC_Educate]

Very challenging situation. Mentoring so rewarding, but time consuming and poorly (if at all) remunerated. W/ the exodus of experienced (and inexperienced) staff and the inevitable reliance of schools on early career or training teachers, what’s to be done? Someone has to do it!

[Dr James Shea @englishspecial]

I recall a member of staff undertaking some research into ‘forced mentors’. Let’s say, it doesn’t lead to good outcomes..

[Charlie Comerford @MrC_Educate]

@ClaireEMcD @PastoralKaty @PastoralThings @PsheSpecialists @k8martin @Kps_PSHE @Positivteacha Hi Claire, Ofsted obviously a fickle beast but we had an extremely favourable report, including for PD, in Feb this year… happy to share lessons learned if that would help! Secondary context…

[Mike Taylor @mikebwtaylor]

I asked ChatGP to describe the job of a teacher in the words of Philomena Cunk:

[Charlie Comerford @MrC_Educate]

Compelling!

[Wes Streeting @wesstreeting]

When the Conservatives attack ambulance workers, this is who they are talking about👇

[Peps @PepsMccrea]

🚨EXCITING NEWS🚨

Today, I'm launching a weekly 5-min email for teachers who are keen to keep up-to-date with thinking and research around effective teaching.

It's called 'Evidence Snacks'. Here's the lowdown:

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[Charlie Comerford @MrC_Educate]

@NoticePro @researchED1 Wow! That’s wonderful to hear! I havent had a chance to watch the film yet but I’m now all the more excited! Congrats on pulling together something so remarkable, and for sharing! Will follow with interest.

[Charlie Comerford @MrC_Educate]

Had an absolutely fantastic time presenting at @researchED1 yesterday. What a joy to be immersed in such marvelous educators.

A brief summary of my presentation below:
Building a great Personal Development Curriculum is really, really hard...

[Harris Federation Mental Health @HFedMH]

Harris Federation are seeking qualified practitioners and a Team Leader for our new school mental health team to support our students. More info here: https://t.co/7f87qZDn0s #MentalHealth #SchoolMentalHealth #ChildrensMentalHealth #ThinkHarris
@HF_Careers @HarrisFed

[Charlie Comerford @MrC_Educate]

Great thread - really concerning data. I wonder if we have any sense of how this data varies across providers? Is it the ECF or its implementation?

[Charlie Comerford @MrC_Educate]

Absolutely no excuse for comments like this. Sickening lack of respect for democracy. This leadership race is a race to the gutter, and it’s truly sad that this is what politicians feel they need to do to win in the current climate.

[Adam Bienkov @AdamBienkov]

Liz Truss says she would "just ignore" the democratically-elected leader of the second largest nation in the United Kingdom

[Adam Boxer @adamboxer1]

Lots of people do business, but not everyone does it well!

I read dozens of corporate hagiographies ghostwritten for businessmen (no women, weirdly) so you don't have to, and hear are the several things you need to know 🧵

[Craig Latimir @Teach_Solutions]

Problem #5: You're a HoD and have Ofsted looming. What should you be ready to say? What should you be ready to show?

Having been actively involved in 4 inspections this year let me tell you what has remained consistent throughout... 🧵

#TeachingSolutions

[Charlie Comerford @MrC_Educate]

@MrLPeachey Congrats buddy! All that drive and hard work - you’re going to be an absolutely fantastic head and the profession’s lucky to have you.

[Peps @PepsMccrea]

You might have heard that instructional coaching is one of the most powerful forms of PD for teachers.

But what exactly is it? Here's my perspective on the fundamentals.

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(with some bonus dodgy drawings)

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

#IsThisOK?

[Dr. Jennifer Cassidy @OxfordDiplomat]

Led by Donkeys may not have been the heroes we asked for, but there’s no doubt, they’re certainly the ones we need.

Watch, listen, be shocked, angry and share.

[Charlie Comerford @MrC_Educate]

@MrDayDoesTweets @researchED1 Sounds exciting! So glad it was at least a little useful. Would love to see what you’ve come up with, if you’re open to showing? It’s great seeing different models - helps me to further refine and review my own!