And in more great news Christine Counsell will be chairing the curriculum reform task force.
Come and join me at this free event run by Pearson. I will be exploring the KS3 English curriculum and delving into how we can look at canonical and contemporary texts to diversify and provide deep foundations for GCSE. pdacademy.pearson.com/courses/ks3_...
Currently rereading; The diverse curriculum by Bennie Kara. Such a useful resource when going through any curriculum review during the summer is term after exams evaluation time. @benniekara.bsky.social
Huge amounts of love to transwomen out there. You are valued. You will be supported. You have allies. www.theguardian.com/law/live/202...
I’m always asked how teachers can find information on women and global majority figures who are significant yet underused in schools. On my substack, I post articles to help. This week: Hedy Lamarr. benniekara.substack.com/p/hedy-lamarr
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"Letting go of ego doesn't mean letting go of leadership. It means leading in a way which elevates others rather than yourself. It means valuing the mission more than the credit; the outcome more than the applause." @benniekara.bsky.social short podcast: benniekara.substack.com/p/episode-4-...
Might be worth talking to Natalie Johnson at DRET. The KS3 curriculum is really positive.
Great session on the @elprogramme.bsky.social online conference with @benniekara.bsky.social on Diversity in the Curriculum this afternoon #diversity #curriculum #educhat
I’m enjoying the Diverse Educators World Book Day event. Listening to writers in our community talking about their books shows me that we have all faced challenges but have overcome them to publish great books!
Get ready for Valentines....
With our guide GL395 – Heart dissection
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Leaders: "Admit it when you get something wrong (you invariably will), but reflect, evaluate, learn & commit to doing a little better next time. As Steve Munby says, we are all imperfect leaders, & we need to accept & embrace that, but to keep learning." jillberry102.blog/2025/02/04/c... #EduBlogUK
On writing 'The Diverse Curriculum', "I set out to explore the ways in which the curriculum can be made beautiful, truthful and engaging for all students. But a book won't do that. Only teachers can do that."
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"Curriculum is never done. It is a marvellous beast based on shifting sands; our job is to tame it as best we can in the moment, & then reflect on what it might need next, according to the landscape it sits in." @benniekara.bsky.social: uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/th... @sagepub.com
An excellent start to Tuesday. On my second read of @benniekara.bsky.social's book and getting so much from it. Also can't beat a great coffee 😁
. @emmaeswift.bsky.social & Natalie Johnston talk about diversifying the science curriculum in @benniekara.bsky.social's book: "This is an iterative process & will develop over time. In many schools, diversity is a part of any curriculum review: audit what you have, look at the sequencing.." 1/2
"..& then swap or add things in." @emmaeswift.bsky.social & Natalie Johnston on diversifying the science curriculum in @benniekara.bsky.social's uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/th..., @sagepub.com 2/2
"There are really great resources to challenge gender stereotyping in science from The Institute of Physics: www.iop.org/about/publications/improving-gender-balance ." @emmaeswift.bsky.social & Natalie Johnston on diversifying the science curriculum in @benniekara.bsky.social's new book. 2/2
"Subject leaders are the spine of a school setting." says @benniekara.bsky.social in her new book: uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/th.... Absolutely, Bennie. Just for info, I've written about the power of Middle Leaders here: jillberry102.blog/2019/04/02/t... #EduBlogUK
Right now we need school assemblies that reassure children difference is a positive not a negative - we have things in common and we should connect. This ks1 assembly delivers that narrative. Assembly plan here #NoOutsiders ks1no-outsiders-assembly.blogspot.com/2025/01/dinn...
I'm making the most tentative of steps into podcasting. My podcasts will explore leadership and Episode 1 is all about charisma. Be gentle, it's my first one!
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Why can't she just do something useful?
Tomorrow, I will be moseying down to London to join all the brilliant educators speaking at and attending IncludEd 2025, representing Diverse Educators. I’ll be talking about how we consider belonging for our most vulnerable young people. Come and say hello!
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@benniekara.bsky.social
Fantastic day @associationscied.bsky.social conference today. The opportunity to have conversations with skilled educators, is invaluable. So many things to take away and ideas to implement. Plus an opportunity to talk about my contributions to this excellent book.
Thanks to my first speedy reader for leaving The Diverse Curriculum its very first 5 star review!
Looks fab.
Festive Giveaway! RT and follow by 5pm on Friday 27th December.
I’ll pick one lucky person from all entrants on Twitter and Bluesky.
One lucky person can pick either shelf 1, 2, 3 or 4 from my Bertvent books of the year as a New Year treat!
UK only.
Thank you so much Helen it was lovely to meet you.
Thinking about booking for the ASE Annual Conference 2025 but not sure yet?
Hear directly from past attendees! We’re confident you’ll be inspired. vimeo.com/1027263292/6...
We can’t wait to see you there! ow.ly/r0ET50U25rN
#ASEConf2025
So pleased to see my and Natalie's article in the flesh today. Really looking forward to talking more about curriculum and inclusion at the @associationscied.bsky.social conference in January.
