Kieran Mackle

Writing framework – How to implement it with care and balance Kieran Mackle is joined by former primary headteacher and English SLE, Adam Lowing, to talk about the DfE's new Writing Framework...

🎧 Join @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social & Adam Lowing from @lbintegrity.bsky.social on this week's Thinking Deeply About Primary Education podcast as they get beyond the ‘hot takes’ on the #WritingFramework and look at what it actually says & how to implement it... www.teachwire.net/news/writing...

It's the summer holidays, which means I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away.

Simply **repost** this post for your chance to win.

I will pick a winner on Sunday 17th August.

Good luck!

Should be at least one maths session in every workshop window, if I’ve counted correctly.

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🧠 How do you turn cognitive science into classroom practice?

At #TDaPECymru, Adam Woodward shares how he used knowledge organisers as a tool for retrieval in the primary setting.

Based on his chapter in Kate Jones’ Retrieval Practice: Primary

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In today's episode of #TDaPE, @stuartwelsh.bsky.social and I unpack a 2025 analysis of how number is framed in today’s curricula and why it might be time to rethink our foundations.

Available wherever you get your podcasts.

🎟️ Tickets for the third and final Thinking Deeply about Primary Education Conference of 2025 are now on sale.

Hear from a whole host of your #TDaPE favourites, plus many new voices.

With all funds raised donated to Velindre, you can engage with PD on your terms & raise money for a great cause.

On #TDAPE this week with @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social talking about some of the leadership lessons I've learnt so far.

Hopefully, this interesting to anyone in leadership or aspiring to lead.

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Thanks for sharing, Tom. Really was a wonderful chat and I’m so pleased to be able to share it with the #TDaPE family.

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This week on #TDaPE, I’m joined by Will Mcloughlin for a fascinating discussion on conceptual understanding, what it is, why it matters, and how we can help students develop it meaningfully.

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This week on #TDaPE @suchmo83.bsky.social fields questions from listeners…

🔍 Going through test papers?

📈 What micro-steps for a new literacy lead?

📚 Embedding effective disciplinary reading routines?

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Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2l8h...

The talk was based on the analysis of a chunk of papers. I was just positioning my analysis in this one.

Old yellow bricks! Possibly Kettering. When I saw photo archive in the notification I was like where did Sam get a photo of me 😆

This week on #TDaPE, Stuart Welsh explores designing professional development sessions that make a difference.

✅ Where to begin when designing PD
✅ Models to scaffold effective session planning
✅ Common pitfalls

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In this special episode of #TDaPE, Gareth walks us through his classroom-tested approach to deconstructing word problems.

You can listen as normal but to get the most, I recommend you watch on one of these platforms...

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YouTube: youtu.be/7LwXnC3hXQ8?...

They say you should never release things on a Sunday as engagement is rubbish, but I have finally gotten around to writing why I think we need a healthy does of scepticism around AI in Education. > t.co/y29zavcz4E

Let me know your thoughts.

Gareth Metcalfe returns to #TDaPE to unpack the thinking behind Deconstructing Word Problems and how we can support pupils in getting the most from their mathematical thinking.

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Implementing solution comparison in the maths classroom…

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#MathsEd #EducationResearch #PrimaryEd

The Easter holidays are here, so I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away.

Just **repost** this post to have a chance to win.

The winner will be selected 19th April.

@jajackson.bsky.social and Emma Lindley-Thompson explore a study on comparing solution methods. Can this boost conceptual & procedural understanding in maths?

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#Maths #EducationResearch #PrimaryEd #Tdape

@chrisyoules.bsky.social joined me on #TDaPE this week to explore why writing assessment feels so disconnected—and how we can fix it.

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#WritingAssessment #PrimaryEd

I will do my very best.

Equally gutted that Josh couldn’t join us at #TDaPEManchester but it warms my heart to see a secondary colleague thinking so deeply about early number. 👏

Thank you for sharing!

That’s lovely to hear, Cheryl. Thank you for sharing. Really pleased you found it useful and enjoyable.

If #TDaPEManchester left you inspired, energised, or even if you couldn't make it this time round, keep an eye out for the news of the next instalment in our UK conference "tour".

Details coming soon...

TDaPE Conference Manchester Help Kieran Mackle raise money to support Crohn’s & Colitis UK

We're proud that 100% of TDaPE Conference profits go to charity - and this time we're supporting the brilliant Crohn's and Colitis UK.

We’re so close to hitting our £1,000 goal. Can you help us get there?

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Massive thanks to every speaker, every attendee, and every person who helped make it happen. You brought the energy, the expertise, and the heart. We couldn’t have done it without you. 💙
#PrimaryEd #EduCommunity

Still riding high from an unforgettable day at #TDaPEManchester. So lovely to see a community come together with a shared passion for thinking deeply about their craft.

The vibe? Electric. ⚡

#TDaPE #Education

Always a pleasure, Dave. Great to see you and looking forward to your trip to the Costa del Sol.