Should be at least one maths session in every workshop window, if I’ve counted correctly.
29.06.2025 12:43 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
🧠 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
📲 QR code or link in comments
29.06.2025 11:10 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Great opportunity 👇
12.06.2025 17:52 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
07.06.2025 07:22 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
🎟️ 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.
02.06.2025 15:04 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Three Lessons Learned from Three Years in Deputy Headship
Thinking Deeply about Primary Education · Episode
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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Please share @headteacherchat.bsky.social @edfinch.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social
17.05.2025 05:20 — 👍 8 🔁 5 💬 3 📌 0
Thanks for sharing, Tom. Really was a wonderful chat and I’m so pleased to be able to share it with the #TDaPE family.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1ICh...
17.05.2025 09:50 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4uRY...
10.05.2025 07:00 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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?
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2l8h...
03.05.2025 09:06 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
The talk was based on the analysis of a chunk of papers. I was just positioning my analysis in this one.
03.05.2025 08:38 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Old yellow bricks! Possibly Kettering. When I saw photo archive in the notification I was like where did Sam get a photo of me 😆
03.05.2025 07:59 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
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
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0a8H...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
26.04.2025 08:03 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2Ncg...
YouTube: youtu.be/7LwXnC3hXQ8?...
19.04.2025 05:21 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
https://news.teacherprompts.ai/p/ai-the-double-edged-sword
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.
13.04.2025 10:16 — 👍 14 🔁 8 💬 3 📌 0
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.
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/44zZ...
🍏 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
12.04.2025 07:53 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Implementing solution comparison in the maths classroom…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6ala...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
#MathsEd #EducationResearch #PrimaryEd
07.04.2025 17:59 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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.
06.04.2025 14:38 — 👍 52 🔁 92 💬 2 📌 2
@jajackson.bsky.social and Emma Lindley-Thompson explore a study on comparing solution methods. Can this boost conceptual & procedural understanding in maths?
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6ala...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
#Maths #EducationResearch #PrimaryEd #Tdape
05.04.2025 07:03 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
@chrisyoules.bsky.social joined me on #TDaPE this week to explore why writing assessment feels so disconnected—and how we can fix it.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/16iR...
or Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...
#WritingAssessment #PrimaryEd
02.04.2025 15:51 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
I will do my very best.
01.04.2025 19:07 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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!
01.04.2025 09:57 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
That’s lovely to hear, Cheryl. Thank you for sharing. Really pleased you found it useful and enjoyable.
31.03.2025 20:13 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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...
31.03.2025 11:20 — 👍 9 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 1
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?
👉 www.justgiving.com/page/tdape-c...
31.03.2025 11:20 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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
31.03.2025 11:20 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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
31.03.2025 11:20 — 👍 8 🔁 1 💬 3 📌 0
Always a pleasure, Dave. Great to see you and looking forward to your trip to the Costa del Sol.
30.03.2025 15:45 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Still gathering my thoughts about #TDaPEManchester
But, for now, here’s a couple of shots @scottinghatt.bsky.social took during mine and @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social’s talk on vulnerable leadership
Huge thanks to @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social for the opportunity
30.03.2025 07:40 — 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
What is the secret to effective modern language teaching? #education #teaching #tdape #languages #mfl
25.03.2025 21:11 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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School assessment entrepeneur with a MAT background. Co-founder of Carousel Learning (retrieval practice) & Smartgrade (standardised assessment). Occasional writer of massively geeky data-heavy blogs about school MIS: https://bringmoredata.blogspot.com
Primary educator working with schools to develop curriculum, T & L, leadership, pedagogical approaches, and so much more.
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