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Book: 40 Ways to Diversify the History Curriculum by @elena_stevens via @CrownHousePub

Supported by Crown House Publishing History is an exciting, dynamic discipline; new evidence and interpretation can offer up perspectives that shift our understanding, or make us think about events, people, or ideas in new ways. The same can be said of history teaching. If our lessons can expose pupils to new aspects of history – or even shed new light on periods of history with which young…

Book: The Teacher Journal by @teacherjournal_ via @BloomsburyEd

Supported by Bloomsbury Education Publishing The Teacher Journal is the must-have resource for early career teachers looking to thrive in their first role. This one-of-a-kind hybrid journal is packed full of opportunities for professional development, practical information and relatable anecdotes from a teacher who knows. Its easily digestible content makes it perfect to use around a busy work…

Book – Impact by @MrNickHart via @BloomsburyEd

Supported by Bloomsbury Education Publishing From influential Executive Headteacher Nick Hart comes Impact, a practical framework for improving outcomes for children in both primary and secondary classrooms, helping them thrive and succeed. Impact provides a strategy for thinking about, planning for and maximising the impact of teaching in your school. All educational establishments require…

Book: How to Move & Learn by @brynll @ianmarkholmes & Richard Allman via @CrownHousePub

Supported by Crown House Publishing If you ask those in education ‘What does learning look like?’, most would think of children (over the age of six anyway) sitting at desks focusing on a learning task. However, if ‘learning happens when people have to think hard’,¹ as defined by the Great Teaching Toolkit,² where is the evidence that we think harder when sedentary? It is well known that…

Book: I Can’t do Maths! by @AlfColes & Nathalie Sinclair via @BloomsburyEd

Supported by Bloomsbury Education Publishing An insightful, myth-busting book based on one core belief: maths doesn’t have to be scary! Exploring the many myths around teaching and learning mathematics, this book offers practical strategies to dispel false beliefs and inspire teacher and pupil confidence in every primary maths lesson. Whether you’re an NQT finding your way around the maths…

Book: Representation Matters by @itsrepmatters via @BloomsburyEd

Supported by Bloomsbury Education Publishing In this crucial book, former assistant principal, campaigner and TEDxBristol speaker Aisha Thomasdemonstrates how race shapes the experiences of Black, Asian and minority ethnic teachers and pupils in the UK education system, and why representation is fundamental in every school. Sharing the lived experiences of over 20 teachers and pupils, this book…

Book: Fast Feedback via @BloomsburyEd

By Lesley Hill & Gemma Whitby Illustrated by Haeun Kang Foreword Matthew Kleiner-Mann Supported by Bloomsbury Education Publishing One day, a headteacher saw a new teacher wheeling a suitcase out of school. ‘Going anywhere nice?’ he asked her. ‘Oh! No, unfortunately,’ she replied with dismay. ‘This is my marking for the weekend.’ Sound familiar? Determined to make a change, Lavender Primary…

Book: 50 Fantastic Ideas to Encourage Diversity and Inclusion via @BloomsburyEd

A collection of 50 fun and effective activities to nurture kindness and inclusivity in your Early Years setting. Covering important topics such as gender, race, ethnicity, age and mental health with positivity and openness, this book gives practitioners the confidence to build an inclusive environment for all children. Following the belief that children can be active agents of change, the ideas…

Book – A Year of Primary PE by @cook_pe via @BloomsburyEd

Supported by Crown House Publishing The must-have book for teaching primary PE, with over 100 inclusive and engaging games for all abilities. Including a wealth of age-appropriate, easy-to-follow activities for teaching physical education at Key Stages 1 and 2, this book is perfect for teachers looking for inspiration and advice on delivering the very best PE lessons. Structured around a full…

Book – The Birmingham Book via @CrownHousePub

Supported by Crown House Publishing In February 2014, an anonymous letter was published in the media that fuelled a witch-hunt against Muslim school governors in Birmingham. Dubbed the ‘Trojan Horse Affair’, this damaging, scarring episode had profound consequences for education both in the Birmingham area and more widely. It highlighted the use and abuse of power in the education system at…

Preparing Learners for the Summer

#UKEdChat session 606The long summer break can be a stressful time for families in the school community.The optimum amount of homework to give learners over the summer is hotly debated by teachers.Click here to view the tweet archive. In the dying ambers of the school year, a time of awards, celebrations, and usually a summer cold for teachers as the yearly drop of adrenaline and caffeine kicks…

Modelling: The world is complex and confusing. We live in a period of rapid change. So how do we as educators prepare students for a world we cannot predict? I believe the key here lies in what we as educators model for the students we teach. In our everyday interactions with students they pick up on how we deal with various things and in doing so we shape their attitudes and behaviours. Andrew…

#UKEdConf22 – Day 2

The second day (of 3) of the #UKEdChat 2022 Hybrid Conference continues today, with another fantastic line-up of presenters offering a great mix of CPD for educators globally. We will be sharing snippets throughout the day on our @UKEdChat Twitter account (click here to view), and posting using the #UKEdConf22 Hashtag. Click here to get your ticket to view the conference live, and watch replays…

The Future of Professional Development

#UKEdChat session 605CPD hasn’t changed much for decades.Does technology offer a new way to approach CPD?Click here to view the tweet archive. Professional development has been conducted largely the same for decades. Either a guest speaker is invited into the school to share their experience and insights, or teachers travel to central (often beige in colour) training centre. The only thing that…

#UKEdConf22 – Day 1

The first day (of 3) of the #UKEdChat 2022 Hybrid Conference commences today, with a fantastic line-up of presenters offering a great mix of CPD for educators globally. We will be sharing snippets throughout the day on our @UKEdChat Twitter account (click here to view), and posting using the #UKEdConf22 Hashtag. Click here to get your ticket to view the conference live, and watch replays at…

#UKEdChat session 606Research shows that green spaces improve health.School gardens can be used in lessons across the curriculum.Click here to view the tweet archive. Firstly, it needs to be pointed out that many schools struggle for space, and giving over some of an already tiny playground to a garden is a luxury they cannot have. But school gardens don’t need to resemble an allotment, complete…

Pride in your School

#UKEdChat session 605Pride is an opportunity for schools to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.Sharing best practice is key.Click here to view the tweet archive. At the time of writing it is Pride month where LGBTQ+ rights, history, culture and contributions to society are celebrated, and in best practice, an examination of the struggle, both past and present is explored. School are a reflection of…