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Amjad Ali

@trythisteaching.bsky.social

Keynote Speaker/Author/Teacher/Trust Leader/SENCo. Founder of TryThisTeaching, Cofounder of The BAMEED Network charity. Find my free T&L toolkit And order my book via the link below. https://linktr.ee/TryThisteaching

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A huge influx of followers? What have I missed?

06.10.2025 06:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

*NEW*
Updated Black History Month resources!

trythisteaching.com/toolkit/bhm-...

An editable assembly and links to further resources/reading/guidance!
Please share!

02.10.2025 07:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

*NEW*
Updated Black History Month resources!

trythisteaching.com/toolkit/bhm-...

An editable assembly and links to further resources/reading/guidance!
Please share!

02.10.2025 07:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Grid of 12 partial previews of checklists on topics including professional conversations, classroom climate and more.

Grid of 12 partial previews of checklists on topics including professional conversations, classroom climate and more.

Educator @trythisteaching.bsky.social helps you break down complex problems in your practice here: drive.google.com/drive/folder...

30.09.2025 11:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Gypsy and Traveller Awareness This is part of our professional learning lineup aimed at raising awareness of Gypsy and Traveller people.

As part of the @BAMEedNetwork - @BameedWales have organised the following 3 events! For Free!

Standing up to Antisemitism 8/10
Islamophobia Awarenss 11/11
And
Gypsy and Traveller Awareness 8/1

Grab your Free Tickets here- www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gypsy-and-...

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26.09.2025 05:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Over 2 &a half years ago we started chatting with @bradleybusch.bsky.social - now we're less than 2 weeks from publication!

So grateful to @innerdrive.bsky.social, &all our contributors &early reviewers @marymyatt.bsky.social, @trythisteaching.bsky.social

The countdown has begun! amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE

20.09.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œInfographic titled β€˜Solving the SEND Crisis.’ It presents seven key recommendations with icons:
	1.	Define Inclusive Education – publish a statutory definition and national standards for SEND support.
	2.	Achieve Inclusion in Mainstream Schools – create accessible environments, flexible curricula, and trained staff.
	3.	Secure Sustainable Funding – develop a long-term funding plan and address local authority deficits.
	4.	Bolster the Workforce – implement a SEND workforce plan across education, health, and local authorities.
	5.	Strengthen Joint Working – improve collaboration with statutory duties on health and social care.
	6.	Improve Early Years Support – expand and fund early-years language and support programmes.
	7.	Reform the Post-16 Offer – adapt post-16 pathways to suit diverse learners.”

β€œInfographic titled β€˜Solving the SEND Crisis.’ It presents seven key recommendations with icons: 1. Define Inclusive Education – publish a statutory definition and national standards for SEND support. 2. Achieve Inclusion in Mainstream Schools – create accessible environments, flexible curricula, and trained staff. 3. Secure Sustainable Funding – develop a long-term funding plan and address local authority deficits. 4. Bolster the Workforce – implement a SEND workforce plan across education, health, and local authorities. 5. Strengthen Joint Working – improve collaboration with statutory duties on health and social care. 6. Improve Early Years Support – expand and fund early-years language and support programmes. 7. Reform the Post-16 Offer – adapt post-16 pathways to suit diverse learners.”

Here’s a visual summary of the Solving the SEND crisis report published today.

committees.parliament.uk/publications...

19.09.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
β€œAccessible Content Checklist poster by Try This Teaching. Tips include: add ALT text to all images, use plain high-contrast fonts, use emojis sparingly and never to replace words, add captions or subtitles to videos, use hashtags in CamelCase, and keep tone clear, simple, and jargon-free. Website link at the bottom: www.TryThisTeaching.com/toolkit.”

β€œAccessible Content Checklist poster by Try This Teaching. Tips include: add ALT text to all images, use plain high-contrast fonts, use emojis sparingly and never to replace words, add captions or subtitles to videos, use hashtags in CamelCase, and keep tone clear, simple, and jargon-free. Website link at the bottom: www.TryThisTeaching.com/toolkit.”

Want to make your teaching, CPD or content more accessible? πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸ«
Download my Accessible Content Checklist here: trythisteaching.com/toolkit/scho...
You’ll also find 16 more practical checklists for teachers & leaders.

#EduSky #TeacherSky

09.09.2025 06:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The School Checklist Series is ready to download now!
14 practical posters + 3 bonus checklists for teachers & leaders.
Quick prompts, clear focus, free to use!

trythisteaching.com/toolkit/scho...

Please share and Repost!

07.09.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The School Checklist Series is ready to download now!
14 practical posters + 3 bonus checklists for teachers & leaders.
Quick prompts, clear focus, free to use!

trythisteaching.com/toolkit/scho...

Please share and Repost!

07.09.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’ve created snappy checklists for the following-

βœ… Behaviour for Learning
βœ… Inclusive Teaching
βœ… Accessible Content
βœ… CPD Engagement
βœ… Literacy Boost
βœ… Teacher Wellbeing
βœ… Equity in the Classroom
βœ… TA Empowerment
βœ… Leadership for Learning
βœ… Professional Conversations
And more…!

06.09.2025 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’ve created snappy checklists for the following-

βœ… Behaviour for Learning
βœ… Inclusive Teaching
βœ… Accessible Content
βœ… CPD Engagement
βœ… Literacy Boost
βœ… Teacher Wellbeing
βœ… Equity in the Classroom
βœ… TA Empowerment
βœ… Leadership for Learning
βœ… Professional Conversations
And more…!

06.09.2025 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

*EXCITING NEWS*
I’m rolling out a NEW to SENDCO CPD session.
For SENDCOs AND their line managers.
I’ll come to an area/Trust/partnership and we can invite other schools.
You interested in me coming to you?
Get in touch!

05.09.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Some low effort, high impact tips. I’ll post daily at 07.00-7.15am to get you thinking!

#TryThisTeaching

Today; overeager students?
Try these…
β€œ_______can check that answer for me.”
β€œ________Anything to add/build/challenge?”
β€œI know you know- well done!

05.09.2025 06:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Struggle β‰  Learning
Bjork’s β€œdesirable difficulties” shows that students learn best when challenged at the edge of their ability. But β€œundesirable difficulties”like not being able to read the font, remember instructions, or decode the taskβ€”don’t build resilience; they just build frustration.

04.09.2025 05:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am keeping costs down by not hiring a venue and buying food and drink etc.

What will I cover?
EEF guidance
T&L strategies
And support for interventions.

03.09.2025 05:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you can host me, I would offer the host school discounted/free attendance rates for their TAs.

Tickets will be Β£55- which includes a copy of my book for each TA. (I would need a minimum of 20 attendees for each session!) Discounts for multiple TAs from the same school will be available!

03.09.2025 05:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The idea is I come to a location and deliver two half day training slots.

TAs from the local areas all get 1/2 a day of effective CPD and schools don’t lose their support for the whole day.

Schools can split their TAs across the day!

09.00-12.00- AM slot
12.00-15.00- PM slot

03.09.2025 05:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Supporting Teaching Assistants with high quality CPD!

Do you want me to come to your area? Can you host? If so, drop me a message or DM! Do you have a network of schools? Trust? Friends who are looking for further training in this area?

03.09.2025 05:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Being β€œsad/upset” about going back to school/work doesn’t mean you don’t love your job or want to work, it’s just you’ve enjoyed your time with your family/pets/bed a lot!! #SummerHolidays #EduSky

01.09.2025 05:23 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Try This Teaching | Practical CPD & Classroom Strategies Low-effort, high-impact teaching ideas, CPD/INSETs and free resources by Amjad Ali. Explore the Toolkit or book CPD today.

Have you seen my new look website? Fully updated! New sections, more toolkit posts, better manoeuvrability.

All free. And advert free!

TryThisTeaching.com

30.08.2025 08:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Try This Teaching | Practical CPD & Classroom Strategies Low-effort, high-impact teaching ideas, CPD/INSETs and free resources by Amjad Ali. Explore the Toolkit or book CPD today.

Have you seen my new look website? Fully updated! New sections, more toolkit posts, better manoeuvrability.

All free. And advert free!

TryThisTeaching.com

30.08.2025 08:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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*NEW TO SEND/SENCO*

On the 26th of August I delivered a FREE webinar for all on the role of a SENDCO.

So…

Here is a ready to use PowerPoint with details in the notes section. It’s also particularly useful if you line manage a SENCO!

trythisteaching.com/toolkit/new-...

29.08.2025 07:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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*NEW TO SEND/SENCO*

On the 26th of August I delivered a FREE webinar for all on the role of a SENDCO.

So…

Here is a ready to use PowerPoint with details in the notes section. It’s also particularly useful if you line manage a SENCO!

trythisteaching.com/toolkit/new-...

29.08.2025 07:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Racism in society – Resources for schools Racism in Society Together with a range of partners, we have gathered a set of resources to support schools to address racism in the classroom and begin their anti-racist journeys. Colleagues at th…

So many incidents of children & young adults committing violent #racist attacks in UK that EVERY school needs serious conversations about where they sit in this climate of #racism & what they’ll do to challenge it & protect students & families
Resources here ⬇️
www.bameednetwork.com/racism-in-so...

23.08.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Post Exam Analysis 2025 - Try This Teaching Resources:*UPDATED 21/8/25* Various links below! What to do:Now that schools across the UK have received their studentsΒ A Levels, T- Levels, VTQs, GCSEs and BTECs. I thought it would be helpful to sig...

Shout out to the late, lovely, @missdcox - who on GCSE results day(s) would spend hours collating links and info for us all.

I’ve tried to do my best here- trythisteaching.com/toolkit/post...

21.08.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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5 Tips for More Inclusive Teaching - Amjad Ali The (Un)official Teacher's Manual Β· Episode

This episode’s guest on The (Un)official Teacher’s Manual Podcast is AHT, author and education consultant Amjad Ali @trythisteaching.bsky.social
Amjad offers 5 tips for more inclusive teaching:

open.spotify.com/episode/4EG9...

21.08.2025 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Last year I wrote my book- A Little Guide for Teachers- SEND in schools. Https://bit.ly/amjadalibook the reviews/blogs/podcasts about it have been overwhelmingly good- check it out?

17.08.2025 08:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How’s things? :)

14.08.2025 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last chance people. Join the fantasy league here-

"Twitter/BlueSky Educators 2026"?

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League Code: 5w54em
Looking forward to playing against you this season!

14.08.2025 09:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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