Sam Denno

Here are my 10 key takeaways for secondary English professionals from the Curriculum & Assessment recommendations. Arguably, we're on the "revolution" end of the evolution / revolution spectrum! twinkl.co.uk/blog/curricu...
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Twinkl's subject-by-subject review of the Francis CAR recommendations can be found here: twinkl.co.uk/curriculum-a... What does it mean for teachers and schools? We cover all of the main takeaways.
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YouTube video by Twinkl Educational Publishing Exams Expose, they DON'T Solve | Leading with... Sammy Wright | Episode 1

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@twinklresources.bsky.social are launching a new podcast series for leaders and teachers, and episode 1 is here! It was great to pick @sammywright.bsky.social's brain on the shape and texture of English schools. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1hjk03
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FREE webinar - Wednesday 22nd @ 4pm: "How Can We Encourage Our KS3 Pupils to Read for Pleasure?" www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-we... Looking at the evidence for RfP and discussing classroom and whole school strategies. #twinklbeyondenglish

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Get your FREE tickets for a teachmeet coming up on Reading for Pleasure at KS3 (www.eventbrite.com/cc/twinkl-te...). I'll be talking about context and offering tips for embedding reading habits.
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I wrote a blog for the Twinkl Tutors team last week to publicise this season's run of CPD teachmeets: tinyurl.com/5abmpshp. We need to get better at understanding pupils' prior journeys and sharing strategies across phases.
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I'm running a webinar on "KS3 reading for pleasure" on 22 Oct, and I'd love to hear from schools that model good RfP practice so I can shout-out some exemplars. Share your experiences below or DM me at beyond@twinkl.co.uk
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Final plug for the first session of these teachmeets. It's on Wednesday 17th Sept at 4pm. All sessions now available to book independently on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/cc/twinkl-te...

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Here at Twinkl we're running a teachmeet series on Supporting Struggling Readers @ KS3. Free to join, sign up on Eventbrite. The first session is next Wednesday 17th Sept. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/improving-...
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Here at Twinkl we're running a teachmeet series on Supporting Struggling Readers @ KS3. Free to join, sign up on Eventbrite. The first session is next Wednesday 17th Sept. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/improving-...
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Sam Denno | Substack National Education Lead in Secondary English @ Twinkl. Click to read Sam Denno, a Substack publication. Launched 25 minutes ago.

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The Final Analysis Podcast Episode · Obsessed with Assessment · 05/05/2025 · 18m

The last episode of Obsessed with Assessment podcast! Emma and I are bowing out by looking back over our 10 month, 35 episode run.

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Assessment in the News: solving the maths resit problem (with special guests Sarah Gotting and Amy Jones from OCR) Podcast Episode · Obsessed with Assessment · 28/04/2025 · 20m

I talk to OCR exam board in today's podcast. They argue that their proposed reformat of the Maths GCSE could revitalise secondary maths and solve the resit burden. @twinklresources.bsky.social @miss-agd.bsky.social @ocrexams.bsky.social

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We should ALL become assessment literate (with special guest James Beadle) Podcast Episode · Obsessed with Assessment · 21/04/2025 · 21m

New podcast out today! James Beadle of @cambridge.org argues that assessment literacy is important for EVERYONE - educators, pupils and parents.

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We should ALL become assessment literate (with special guest James Beadle) Podcast Episode · Obsessed with Assessment · 21/04/2025 · 21m

New podcast out today! James Beadle of @cambridge.org argues that assessment literacy is important for everyone - educators, pupils and parents. Find out more on the links below:

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Why we should treat formative and summative differently (with special guest James Beadle) Podcast Episode · Obsessed with Assessment · 14/04/2025 · 19m

Last week on the podcast, I was joined by James Beadle of @cambridge.org to talk about why we should have different approaches to formative and summative assessment. Terrific chat! @twinklresources.bsky.social @twinklbeyond.bsky.social

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Are your assessments valid? Podcast Episode · Obsessed with Assessment · 07/04/2025 · 14m

This week's podcast: is your assessment valid? An important question. We explore what needs to be considered before delivering any sort of test - in low or high stakes settings. @twinklresources.bsky.social @twinklbeyond.bsky.social

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Great to hear the Sec of State speak on literacy at @literacy-trust.bsky.social 📚

🔹 9/10 employers say youth literacy must improve
🔹 Govt aims to spark reading for pleasure early
🔹 Schools & homes must unite—literacy is a shared responsibility

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How comparative judgement is a game-changer (with special guest Daisy Christodoulou) Podcast Episode · Obsessed with Assessment · 31/03/2025 · 19m

In today's episode I talk to edu trailblazer @daisychristo.bsky.social about comparative judgement - is this marking form more efficient and more accurate than traditional methods? @twinklresources.bsky.social @twinklbeyond.bsky.social

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Assessment in the News: addressing the STEM gender gap Podcast Episode · Obsessed with Assessment · 20/03/2025 · 21m

100%. We spoke about this on a podcast episode where we discussed the STEM attainment gender gap in England, specifically in relation to girls: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...

Getting the most out of self assessment Podcast Episode · Obsessed with Assessment · 24/03/2025 · 16m

We grilled peer assessment last week on the podcast. This time, it's self assessment's turn to get a thorough interrogation! Emma and I dig into the research and bring the insights. @twinklresources.bsky.social

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Assessment in the News: addressing the STEM gender gap Podcast Episode · Obsessed with Assessment · 20/03/2025 · 21m

It's another 2 podcast week this week! In this episode I chat with 3 STEM specialists about the alarming gender gap data in the TIMSS report, and what we can do about it. @twinklresources.bsky.social #edusky

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Getting the most out of peer assessment Podcast Episode · Obsessed with Assessment · 17/03/2025 · 15m

This week on the podcast: peer assessment- a staple of the 21st century classroom. But is it actually that effective? And how can we make the most of it? @twinklresources.bsky.social @twinklbeyond.bsky.social

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Dealing with our unconscious biases (with special guest Dr Lewis Doyle) Obsessed with Assessment · Episode

This week's podcast is essential listening for any educator, and important for any human being imo. Academic, Dr Lewis Doyle, talks us through our unconscious biases, how we can come to terms with them, and ways for moving forwards. Spotify: tinyurl.com/4jyyxusw

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Becoming a better teacher (with special guest Dr Mick Walker) Obsessed with Assessment · Episode

We're talking about sharing best practice and reframing teacher judgement in our conversation with Dr Mick Walker this episode, the last of four episodes chatting with Mick. Go back and listen if you've missed any! @twinklresources.bsky.social #edusky

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Ensuring we're asking pupils the right questions (with special guest Dr Mick Walker) Obsessed with Assessment · Episode

The penultimate episode in our Dr Mick Walker sequence of podcasts is about ensuring we're asking students the right questions. Very important insights. @twinklresources.bsky.social

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Assessment in the News: Curriculum & Assessment Review - views of a former curriculum designer (with Dr Mick Walker) Obsessed with Assessment · Episode

Another chat with Dr Mick Walker on the pod. As a former curriculum designer himself, Mick has some fascinating insights into the latest curriculum and assessment review. #curriculumandassessment #edusky

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Obsessed with Assessment Podcast · Twinkl Assessment · Join educational assessment detectives Sam Denno and Emma McHale as they take a deep dive into the intricacies of classroom assessment. Each episode, they sift through re...

Here's an exciting, bonus midweek podcast release! Emma and I get to work on reviewing Ofsted's report card proposals. Where does our judgement come down😉? #edusky

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Rebuilding curriculum and assessment - what teachers need to know (with special guest Dr Mick Walker, President of the CIEA) Obsessed with Assessment · Episode

A great privilege to be joined on the pod by assessment royalty, Dr Mick Walker. Mick's insights into the England educational assessment system at the highest levels are invaluable, as is his guidance for teachers and school leaders.
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