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Nicola L

@nkl17.bsky.social

Maths teacher, was head of KS5 maths, mum to 2 20+ year olds & a rescue dog Bailey 🐢 Usually to be found in a pool, lake or sea, reading or travelling (not mutually exclusive). Write book reviews when I can https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/78843992

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My best one was free from Nespresso - think they’re about Β£22. Doesn’t leak and stays hot.

29.01.2026 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Period 6, on a Friday, with windy weather, and year 9s…will he survive?

19.01.2026 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks

05.01.2026 22:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

05.01.2026 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#gcsephysics teachers. Help! I’ve just started at a new school teaching Maths, but I have 2 physics classes as well, and the resources are fairly nonexistent.
Where do you recommend I look for lessons on Waves (yr 9/10).
TIA

05.01.2026 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

We’ve had this as well for 5. Got potatoes, parsnips & all the red cabbage left.

25.12.2025 18:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m now collapsed on the sofa - I only did 30 minutes, my sister did an hour and a half!!!

25.12.2025 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Merry Christmas - just about to go and get mine - already been for a swim this morning.

25.12.2025 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Merry Christmas. I’ve just been for a swim!

25.12.2025 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bailey is not happy 😒

23.12.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I found Core Maths hard with grade 4/5 students as well, we then tried to make it only for those with 5+ on Higher - just to make it a bit easier.

17.12.2025 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@missradders.bsky.social

17.12.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mathematics Teacher, Wiltshire - Tes Jobs Bishop Wordsworth's School, United Kingdom

We are also looking for a Maths teacher. This post would be ideal for an ECT. Come and start your career in a really supportive department with lots of opportunity to teach A level.

#Mathstoday

www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy...

13.12.2025 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I had that earlier in the week, and felt dreadful on Tuesday…however, now I’m here and I’m fine!
Hope your last week goes quickly.

11.12.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
All 4 photos show a blue sky with high cirrus clouds around the sun, causing a rainbow spot of light to the left or right of the sun

All 4 photos show a blue sky with high cirrus clouds around the sun, causing a rainbow spot of light to the left or right of the sun

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So apparently this is known as a sun dog ice crystals…learn something new every day!

11.12.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve been doing this for years…

10.12.2025 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have a good day everyone!
In lounge waiting for our flight.

10.12.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I had completely forgotten about this challenge. Will have to download it so I can have a go at it on the plane ✈️ tomorrow…sorry girls!

09.12.2025 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Still can’t get my head around the fact that I’m going away on Wednesday! It’s term time!
As I’m doing supply this term, we decided we would make the most of the flexibility and so we are off for 10 days - going for some sunshine (hopefully!).
Start at a new school on 5th Jan!

08.12.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I bought some last weekend. I went to have one on Sunday evening to find one left. Apparently because I left them out I was inviting OH to eat them!

16.11.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wtf!!! Just no!

14.11.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@hannahkettlemaths.bsky.social has put one up

06.11.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh and it still happens in college - β€˜what do you mean I’m talking…!’

06.11.2025 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great stuff. Thanks Hannah - I’ve always given it to one set.

06.11.2025 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah I know, but someone β€˜always’ does…and then it appears on YT!

05.11.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m hoping to see it tomorrow when I’m in work, but also if anyone has any ideas for P2 & 3 I’d also be pleased to see them.

05.11.2025 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Has anyone done a #gcsemaths predicted paper 2 yet?
Thanks

05.11.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This looks like a really good idea.

01.11.2025 09:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gatwick is busy (start of some half terms) but we still managed to get in a lounge (the family friendly one) which does pizza and fish finger sandwiches!
Strangely it is quieter than the other lounges…
And we’re going to work on a triathlon in Dubrovnik so not all holiday!

20.10.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coffee & sparkling water for breakfast!

18.10.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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