@lambhearttea.bsky.social
AP T&L and Literacy•Former LP History•Hist Assoc Sec Committee Member•SNE Steering Board•Ambition Institute NPQLL Facilitator•Co-editor ‘What is History Teaching, Now?’•Co-Author ‘Fight for Rights•Diverse History and Curriculums•Trans-Inclusive Feminist
Do you know an inspirational UK based history teacher?
Historic Royal Palaces has launched the ‘Inspiring History Teaching Awards’ which recognises the work of teachers who ignite a love and appreciation for the past.
I’m delighted to be the judge for NE, Yorkshire &Humber region.
Sign up as I think there’s a recording :)
28.11.2025 08:02 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The second chapter of
‘A story about professional learning and literacy and oracy….’
Chapter 2: What could an effective blueprint for a framework and a curriculum look like? Building a long-term framework that will underpin a sequenced PL curriculum.
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Retrieval practice for history
Join me for a *free* webinar exploring the common pitfalls of retrieval in history and how to avoid them.
I’ll be sharing questions from the new Carousel Edexcel History retrieval banks.
Link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/retrieval-...
I had the chance to talk to Dan Millard about literacy and leadership @derbyresearchsch.bsky.social on their podcast. youtu.be/FAdZ-TA5gSQ?...
Give it a listen and share
@funkypedagogy.bsky.social @thelitcoachuk.bsky.social @alexjquigley.bsky.social @lambhearttea.bsky.social
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Beyond Burnt Cake and Beserkers: Why the Saxons and Vikings Matter with Luke Mayhew
Tonight at 6.30pm.
A free event open to all teachers (not just NE teachers!)
Sign up: www.eventbrite.fi/o/29448360585
I've just started my own blog page!
This first story is focusing on how to implement a high-quality professional learning curriculum that focuses on developing literacy and oracy within secondary schools.
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Beyond Burnt Cakes and Beserkers: Why the Saxons And Vikings Matter with Luke Mayhew Sign
Sign up to this fantastic *FREE* event taking place next Thursday!
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Windmill in Bruges
Tower in Bruges
Van Eyck Bruges
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Thank you everyone who has supported me over the last 31 days. Please donate if you can, CALM save lives every day. #CALM5kmaday
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Calling all History teachers! 💬
The new Carousel GCSE Edexcel Question Banks are nearly here for Paper 3 Germany 🎉
Join me for the free launch webinar
📅 Thu 13 November
🕓 4.15–5.15 pm GMT
📍 Zoom
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Discussing inclusion by design today at St Mungo’s Academy Glasgow 💕🏴 high expectations meeting the needs of all learners across the school 🪜 it’s no mean feat! 🙌🏻 @alexjquigley.bsky.social @mrsball.bsky.social @osirisedu.bsky.social @gtcscotland.bsky.social @lambhearttea.bsky.social
09.10.2025 12:01 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0Thanks! Will check it out!
03.10.2025 16:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 01. Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall - Laura Marling (cover)
2. Purple Rain - Prince
3. November Rain - GnR
4. The Rain Song - Led Zeppelin
5. Raining in My Heart - Buddy Holly
#fridayfive
Congratulations to my wonderful friends @mrsball.bsky.social & @lambhearttea.bsky.social on their book ‘The Scaffolding Effect’. @innerdrive.bsky.social 🧠👏🏻
05.08.2025 17:03 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Next week I am thrilled to be part of the We are In Beta Curriculum Thinking week talking about effective feedback in the History classroom.
Looking forward to @lambhearttea.bsky.social @amjadali3732.bsky.social @richardbustin.bsky.social & many more. www.weareinbeta.community/posts/667357...
I was so pleased to receive this feedback from @lambhearttea.bsky.social
30.06.2025 07:03 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Book 52: Unlocking Teacher Development by Adam Robbins
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🎧 New episode of Evidence into Action out now!
We’re diving into the power of subject-specific talk across the curriculum with guests @mrswilkinson.bsky.social, @lambhearttea.bsky.social and Rachel Dixon of Pinnacle Learning Research School.
🎙️ Don’t miss it: eef.li/ncmzDB
#OralLanguage #EdChat
Thanks Mark!
21.06.2025 11:46 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Check out the full lineup for our next #ConnecEDLive Online #TeachMeet!
In just 60mins, 8 educators will deliver 5min talks filled with best practice and advice.
Secure your spot and share this post to spread the word: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e303a1...
@ttctceo.bsky.social #BestYet
Looking forward to this! Please share widely! @mattteachcoach.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social @lambhearttea.bsky.social
20.06.2025 13:01 — 👍 2 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Book 51: The Covent Garden Ladies by Hallie Rubenhold
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Aww that would be amazing if you can! Been too long since a catch up
13.06.2025 18:19 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
New Substack: where are our global majority teachers and why does it matter?
@hannahwilson.bsky.social
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Super excited to be part of the @innerdrive.bsky.social strand at Festival of Ed!
The ID strand is 🔥 with speakers such as Brad Busch, Ed Watson, Claire Badger, Jade Pearce, Doug Lemov, Bruce Robertson and Mark Roberts.
I’ll be talking all things cog sci and scaffolding 🪜
Book 50: Evidence-Informed Wisdom by Brad Busch and Edward Watson
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Fantastic book full of interesting studies and key insights into how we can use evidence powerfully if we use it judiciously
