If you’re interested in school oracy, I’ve put together a policy brief & framework for shaping oracy education that benefits all children & young people. They set out principles for socially just oracy, a possible framework to embed this approach. See links in comments.
🎉 BOOK GIVEAWAY 🎉
To celebrate the successful publication of ‘Literacy Essentials for every Teacher’ I’m giving away 3 copies on my social media platforms (LinkedIn, X & Facebook).
Simply Like and/or comment in the thread to be enter.
I’ll be drawing winners l Sun 18th May
May is a funny old month. End of year is in sight, but with around 10 weeks of the year left, there is still 25% to go!
Check out what to do this month as a primary head (particularly LA maintained).
AND a blog post on allocating teachers for next year...
https://t.co/acQZSZ4uUF
Made a quick video showing the top 5 ways teachers are using the Wayground (formerly Quizizz) AI Chrome extension right now. It's just so good! 🔥
ChatGPT quizzes, Google Slides, Google Docs, YouTube videos, all of it can be turned into assessments, flashcards, presentations, and interactive videos in seconds. It's wild! 😎
And it's very much free. Any teacher can install it today.
That said, if your district is already using Wayground, this extension takes everything to another level. If it hasn't been pushed out to your teachers yet, that could be a pretty easy win sitting on the table 😃
Link in comments!
Scaffolding is not a synonym for support.
It should be temporary, responsive, and designed to disappear.
5 principles for effective scaffolding https://t.co/CQYXMfua7q
My biggest regret as a parent… Knowing what I know now, I wish I could go back and make better choices to not take my kids digital footprint away from them knowing the risks about what platforms do with their data. Sharenting is something we all, as parents and schools, need
Return your unwanted Reform UK flyers to this address and it costs them £2.50 a pop.
Pop this address on an envelope with the flyer in, and pop it in a post box!
The more we return, the less they will send!
Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
🚨 Giveaway! 🎉 5 copies of my new book Questioning for Teaching & Learning. 💡
To enter simply repost this post.
🗓 Winners announced Monday 5th January 2026 6pm UK time.
One random winner will be selected from each platform: X, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Instagram & TikTok.
Happy new year all. Here's to a healthy & happy 2026!
I'm not one for New Year's resolutions or any of that, but if I may be bold enough to make a suggestion, read a book, preferably a novel, for just five minutes every night before bed. We know via scientific brainwave studies that it will improve your mental health and give you more empathy.
My wish for you all: May 2026 be your best year yet. 💙
Giveaway!
I’m giving one lucky person the chance to pick one shelf of books from our Bertvent bookcase.
Follow and repost by midday on Saturday 27th and I’ll pick someone at random! Which shelf will you choose?
(UK only)
🎁 West End Theatre Tickets for Two - Day 17 Giveaway! 🎭
Your chance to shine in the West End!
Win Theatre Tickets for Two to a top London show.
Like, Follow, Share (or Repost) & Tag your theatre companion! 🌟
🎁 #EduAdvent Day 23!
Today’s prize is a fantastic read for boosting thinking and learning in the classroom 💡✨
Win Think! Metacognition-powered Primary Teaching by @anoara_a
— packed with practical strategies to help pupils reflect, plan and learn more effectively.
To enter:
✅ Like
🔁 Repost
🎁 #EduAdvent Day 22!
Today’s prize is guaranteed to bring smiles to the classroom 😍✨
Win this adorable classroom mascot plush from @education_emile — perfect for rewards, wellbeing check-ins or spreading a bit of joy!
To enter:
✅ Like
🔁 Repost
🎄 Reply with a festive emoji
This poem was written in Afghanistan by a woman who is now too scared to share her name because that might reveal she is secretly studying. She can read your appreciation though and it means a lot.
EduAdvent Day 21!
An incredible SEND & wellbeing book bundle today 📚
Win a collection of titles by @PhoenixEdSarah
🧠All About SEMH
🧩 Including Children with Learning Disabilities
❤️ Supporting Social & Emotional Wellbeing in Schools
🐇 The Hare and the Elephant
Packed with practical guidance, insight and classroom-ready support.
To enter:
✅ Like
🔁 Repost