Steve Willshaw

Decoupling lower & upper secondary curricula This is because a principal end-goal of KS4 is a grade. But in KS3, the principal goal should be an invitation into the reality constructed by a subject's members.

New blog post ↴

▸Decoupling lower & upper secondary curricula

#UKEd #EduSky #EduBlogUK #SciTeachUK

cmooreanderson.wixsite.com/teachingbiol...

@hallsvillesch.bsky.social @creativehigg.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social @son1bun.bsky.social @martingalway.bsky.social @dlmartin85.bsky.social @stevewillshaw.bsky.social @raesnape.bsky.social

New project! Well hello there, and welcome to update #137!

Very happy that this is now out in the world!

More to come...

I talk about the background and the research here

@myattandco.bsky.social @stevewillshaw.bsky.social @creativehigg.bsky.social @johntomsett.bsky.social

open.substack.com/pub/marymyat...

New on @myattandco.bsky.social

Child exploitation - with Lucy Purkiss and @stevewillshaw.bsky.social

Expert & compassionate insights, helpful for safeguarding and pastoral leads (£/free trial)
@creativehigg.bsky.social @catherinepriggs.bsky.social

films.myattandco.com/programs/chi...

Three school improvement priorities (no.1) Well hello there, and welcome to update #138!

Fortunately, there are some strategies that are having impact.

More in my latest post open.substack.com/pub/marymyat... @creativehigg.bsky.social @stevewillshaw.bsky.social @catherinepriggs.bsky.social

The word ‘insight’ is rarely used these days in relation to reading comprehension. I think it’s a good one. We should be teaching children to read with insight i.e. more than just understanding words & how they fit together but also making valid & interesting judgements & observations about…

@samcreighton.bsky.social
@samgibbs.bsky.social
@nicolamansfield.bsky.social
@son1bun.bsky.social
@marymyatt.bsky.social
@creativehigg.bsky.social
@stevewillshaw.bsky.social
@jbenglishteach.bsky.social

New webinar:

Pupils say they enjoy demanding work!

I walk through how we build on the fact that we are a 'challenge-seeking' species.

Available on @myattandco.bsky.social & Co with a group or annual subscription @stevewillshaw.bsky.social

films.myattandco.com/programs/web...

@stevewillshaw.bsky.social @creativehigg.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social @catherinepriggs.bsky.social @jillberry102.bsky.social @johntomsett.bsky.social

LGBT Inclusion in Catholic RE LGBT Inclusion in Catholic RE

In conversation with Steve Willshaw, George White shares his experiences as a trans Catholic teacher and explores the topic of LGBT+ inclusion within Catholic schools. #InclusiveSchools #SafeSpaces #CatholicRE #LGBT+Inclusion #Empathy #Acceptance #Storytelling

films.myattandco.com/programs/lgb...

@stevewillshaw.bsky.social @creativehigg.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social @catherinepriggs.bsky.social @jillberry102.bsky.social @johntomsett.bsky.social

LGBT Inclusion in Catholic RE LGBT Inclusion in Catholic RE

In conversation with Steve Willshaw, George White shares his experiences as a trans Catholic teacher and explores the topic of LGBT+ inclusion within Catholic schools. #InclusiveSchools #SafeSpaces #CatholicRE #LGBT+Inclusion #Empathy #Acceptance #Storytelling

Using Rooted in Reading to develop a reading culture in a secondary school | Steve Willshaw An interactive discussion about the best way to use the resources of the Rooted in Reading range to encourage reading for pleasure in your secondary school.

Book your ticket for my free zoom meeting on 14 May at 16.00 on how to use #RootedinReading to enhance the #ReadingCulture in your secondary school @stevewillshaw.bsky.social www.wixevents.com/viewEvent/v2...

The importance of using engaging resources, like visuals and rich texts, to spark curiosity and deepen understanding
Effective strategies to break down complex geographical concepts and vocabulary for SEND learners
The impact of focusing on pupils' strengths and achievements, rather than limitations

🧵 In this first webinar in a series of 3, Mary Myatt explores how we can support pupils with SEND in accessing the geography curriculum, drawing on the expert work of Dr. David Preece. 🌍
Key takeaways include:

Webinar: Supporting pupils with SEND to access the geography curriculum Webinar recording: Supporting pupils with SEND to access the geography curriculum

#SENDInclusion #GeographyEducation #InclusiveTeaching #SEND #EducationLeadership
@stevewillshaw.bsky.social @creativehigg.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social @catherinepriggs.bsky.social @jillberry102.bsky.social @johntomsett.bsky.social
films.myattandco.com/programs/web...

The Oracy Shift The Oracy Shift

Listen to Omar Jennings & Mike Gardner delve into the power of oracy to tackle disadvantage🎥✨£ free trial
#OracyInEducation #EquityInEducation
@stevewillshaw.bsky.social @creativehigg.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social @catherinepriggs.bsky.social
films.myattandco.com/programs/the...

Using Rooted in Reading to develop a reading culture in a secondary school | Steve Willshaw An interactive discussion about the best way to use the resources of the Rooted in Reading range to encourage reading for pleasure in your secondary school.

Free zoom meeting, 16.00 14 May, using #RootedinReading to develop a #ReadingCulture in your secondary school @stevewillshaw.bsky.social www.wixevents.com/viewEvent/v2...

National Baccalaureate Trust partner schools workshop, 2025 | Steve Willshaw

A group of schools have been working for over two years now to develop their own Baccalaureate models. Come to our free workshop event to hear how they have done it and how the pupils have benefitted. #Baccalaureate #Curriculum www.wixevents.com/viewEvent/v2...

Using Rooted in Reading to develop a reading culture in a secondary school | Steve Willshaw An interactive discussion about the best way to use the resources of the Rooted in Reading range to encourage reading for pleasure in your secondary school.

If you are trying to establish a reading culture in your secondary school (and who isn't) you might want to join this free zoom meeting to hear how Rooted in Reading can help. www.wixevents.com/viewEvent/v2... #ReadingforPleasure #ReadingCulture @stevewillshaw.bsky.social

Beautiful drive up to deliver training on #FunctipnalFluency.

An (edu) fad's purpose is what it does Not long ago a drive emerged against "fun" lessons. The push was to rid the focus on fun and return it to subject knowledge itself. Soon followed the argument that students had to accept boring lesson...

New post⤵️

▸The fad's purpose is what it does◂
...and not what its authors thought it would do

Educational fads seen through systems theory (AKA cybernetics).

Please share (tough for bloggers recently)
#UKEd #EduSky #EruditePedagogy #Cybernetics

cmooreanderson.wixsite.com/teachingbiol...

#RaisingAspirations #EducationForAll #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealthMatters #InclusiveEducation
@stevewillshaw.bsky.social @creativehigg.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social @catherinepriggs.bsky.social @johntomsett.bsky.social @jillberry102.bsky.social

Ruqsana Begum, a kickboxer of Bangladeshi heritage, became the UK's first female boxing champion in 2016. In her book "Born Fighter," she explores themes like religion and sport's role in supporting students, raising aspirations, managing behaviour through sport, and prioritizing mental health.

Born Fighter Born Fighter

Ruqsana’s reflections on overcoming personal fears are inspirational. This video is essential for educators aiming to understand how students’ identities impact their education and to foster inclusive school environments. 🎥✨
films.myattandco.com/programs/bor...
#InspiringEducators

Ruqsana was inspirational to listen to. She has overcome a great deal and there is much in what she says that will encourage teachers to think deeply about their practices.

A North African Muslim’s Perspective - podcast episode I was truly excited to be a part of. Thanks for @stevewillshaw.bsky.social and @marymyatt.bsky.social for opening up this space for discussion. #teamRE #Islam #NorthAfrica

films.myattandco.com/programs/a-n...

SSN - RE - session 1 SSN - RE - Quality texts

I regularly come back to this with @joekinnaird.bsky.social & @stevewillshaw.bsky.social about how to raise the game for KS3 RE.

Joe shows it's possible to include scholarly material, eg from Karen Armstrong & make it accessible for all!

(£/free trial)

films.myattandco.com/programs/ssn...

🌍 Coming up on #CoffeeGeogPod! Join Kit Marie Rackley at #NorwichSciFest for a special video episode featuring #ClimateAmbassadors.

Discover insights on biodiversity, mental health, renewable energy, and more. Tune in for inspiring stories and climate action tips! ☕️🌱

Don't miss it! 🎧

Read Aloud introductory webinar | Steve Willshaw The curriculum in all subjects is increasingly based on great texts which means teachers and students need to be able to read aloud to classes with confidence. To address this, Simon Day and I have de...

Simon Day and I have planned a comprehensive programme to help the staff in your school to read aloud to classes with greater confidence. Want to know more? Book a ticket for our free webinar next week. #ReadingAloud #ReadAloud #Reading www.wixevents.com/viewEvent/v2...