Jennifer Webb

Less than a week to go!

Huge thanks to @mrsball.bsky.social, @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social, & Adam Kohlbeck, who kindly read the book prior to publication.

Did we mention the LEGEND that is @funkypedagogy.bsky.social was generous enough to write our foreword!?

Unlocking Oracy! amzn.eu/d/dft0jXh

Currently planning our upcoming #ECT induction day. Any suggestions beyond the obvious items @mrts-ects.bsky.social @litdrive.bsky.social @funkypedagogy.bsky.social ? Thank you in advance.

Thank you so much 😊 I’m going to watch all the videos this week so will definitely come back to you if there is anything!

We were lucky enough to be able to move out for a few months and live with family during the worst bit. Though, as you know, we had some issues on our return and it took a long time to have a functional home. The key for us was to keep the end goal in mind and retain a sense of humour 🙈😂

Reading for pleasure and growth: a fresh perspective from a network of UK schools | The English Association We support the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of English at all levels of education, from early years to further and higher education and beyond.

Free!
Recording plus slides of last night’s ‘Reading for Pleasure and Growth’ webinar! #openingdoors
Please circulate.
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Yes! SUPER helpful! I was so pleased to see this pop up on my feed! Will share with the Literacy Community 😁 thanks to you and Jessie and the team!

Supporting all readers in secondary school A short course for secondary school staff and leaders to support readers at all levels.

@funkypedagogy.bsky.social Hi Jenny, I wonder if this would be helpful?

Just published, aimed at non-specialist teachers in secondary. An overview of reading development and strategies that can help. With additional leader materials. 😊

Took several years to develop!

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Genius idea during @englishassociation.bsky.social webinar with @openingdoors.bsky.social from @funkypedagogy.bsky.social Local residents and businesses purchase books for the school library from a desired list via local indie bookstore! Win win! 📖👏🏽

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Looking forward to contributing to the conversation on developing volitional reading habits and enjoyment. FREE webinar with the marvellous @englishassociation.bsky.social

We are privileged to have @funkypedagogy.bsky.social as our special guest! 👇
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A Writing Curriculum (Part 1) | Funky Pedagogy Latest A Writing Curriculum (Part 1) blog post from funkypedagogy, serving up a fresh slice of news on all things education!

A new post from me on writing - part one:

This is based on my talk from the LitDrive conference last month.

#EduSky #UKTeachers #UKEd #EnglishTeachers #TeamEnglish

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OUP team members on the stand at LitDrive National Conference, with a display of resources including Oxford Revise English Language and English Literature revision guides, plus Rollercoasters for KS3 reading.

The OUP team are at the @litdrive.bsky.social conference today! Come and say hi to Katie & Alex to check out #Rollercoasters plus #OxfordRevise English Language & NEW English Literature revision guides! 👋📚 #TeamEnglish #LitdriveCPD25 @funkypedagogy.bsky.social @lyndsaybawden.bsky.social

You can purchase the entire series via the link below. @funkypedagogy.bsky.social

Thank you so much - that’s lovely to hear ☺️

The Metacognition Handbook by Jennifer Webb

11. Highly readable and very useful. Will be passing to colleagues at school! Thank you @funkypedagogy.bsky.social

“Poetry, above all, is a series of intense moments - its power is not in narrative. I'm not dealing with facts, I'm dealing with emotion.”
― Carol Ann Duffy

Perfect stimulus for a y13 essay planning lesson on that very topic (intense emotions).

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Ahh I hope you enjoy it!

The Metacognition handbook book cover by Jennifer Webb. Described as a Practical Guide for School Leaders

Excited to get stuck in to this by @funkypedagogy.bsky.social this weekend

@lambhearttea.bsky.social and @mrsball.bsky.social

5 Tips to Motivate Reluctant Writers - Jennifer Webb The (Un)official Teacher's Manual · Episode

This episode’s guest on The (Un)official Teacher’s Manual Podcast is Assistant Principal and best-selling education author, Jennifer Webb @funkypedagogy.bsky.social

Here Jennifer offers 5 tips to motivate reluctant writers:

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Recorded a while ago, but I really enjoyed talking to Omar about writing 😁

Yes - it’s certainly something which belongs in the past 🙈

I was an NQT in a private school - it wasn’t that unusual for people to go to the pub for a swift half at lunch time. Seems absolutely bonkers now, though! (I hasten to add, I never did that - I was too busy being a trainee and manically planning lessons 😂)

Crafting KS3 Curriculum 2025 | Funky Pedagogy Do you want to develop your KS3 curriculum? In this course, Jenny will support you to: Audit what you already have in place and identify where to make tweaks and changes. Map writing skills and op...

Do you want to develop your KS3 curriculum? I’m running my ‘Crafting Curriculum’ course again in March and April. My courses are always more practical than theoretical, and deal with the reality of working in schools. Join us live or just get the recording: funkypedagogy.com/product/craf...

A lecture hall with leather rising seats. It is full of teachers - Jennifer Webb is giving a talk from the centre - her slides are projected on a large screen behind her.

I felt extremely proud to represent Carlton Academy Trust at the @innerdrive.bsky.social T&L Summit today - it felt good to take a bit of Bradford down to Eton College and share our work with colleagues across the sector.

Thanks so much @bradleybusch.bsky.social and team!

#EduSky #UKTeaching

@funkypedagogy.bsky.social talking about effective CPD and how using internal expertise is often the best solution to a problem

This is a superb text, accessible & thought-provoking. I also really enjoyed @funkypedagogy.bsky.social’s Metacognition Handbook, a really good, engaging read. #edchatie

Ahh thank you - very kind ☺️