George Shaw

Join King Edward VI School as we celebrate 475 years of educating Bury St Edmunds children by attending @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social lecture on the life and legacy of Edward VI

The House of Commons Committee impact report summary on Screen Time hints at it though not in and of itself. It discusses how distractions can limit the effectiveness of online learning. I'm currently dealing with some concerned SLT who feel two hours of homework using a device is a problem.

@adamboxereducation.bsky.social Got a question for you. What would you say to someone suggesting a move away from online learning platforms (Seneca/ Carousel) for homework due to concerns about screen time?

Do you have any rules you go by when shaping the calendar?

Her documentary based on it is fab!

I think some people would say 'we've always been KR' and take the implication they need to be more KR as an indictment on their teaching.

Well this has blown my mind. Thank you so much for the reply and reference.

@marcmorris.bsky.social I have a question. Did the witan formally elect William to be crowned king? It's popping up in a lot of answers in my students' work and I don't recall it happening.

Year 9 Options Evening ideas needed! I want to put a bit more effort into this year's push. We do medicine, cold war, A-S & Normans and USA.

A few months ago, my wife fished a first edition out of a National Trust book shop (for a suitable donation) and it's sat on my reading pile since. You've made me want to open it up!

Any good blogs on how exactly to use comparative judgement when marking assessment?

Finding the balance between long term strategic plan and urgent KS4 related improvements has been tricky. Any pearls of wisdom beyond stick to the plan? Feels like I need to address the short term without losing the big picture! Think interventions, PP, improving overall coherence of lessons at KS4

Standing in front of these paintings was such an incredible experience. Loved my day trip to London with H & R.

Worked really well when teaching A-Level politics. Great for manifestos, articles etc

How exactly do people feedback on their mocks? I've loved using an exam wrapper with lots of reflection. But I feel, the way I do it, it doesn't comprehensively address misconceptions and gaps. How do other people do it?

Much better...