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Mark Enser

@ensermark.bsky.social

Yorkshire based freelance writer, TES columnist, author of books and school support person. Ex-HMI and national geography lead Once a teacher Wanderer of hills, wonderer of everything else. Posting on Education, Folklore, Dungeons & Dragons and music.

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All our reviews so far have been lovely. If you have ordered, read and liked our book and can find the time we'd appreciate more. If you haven't ordered yet there's 9 left and we'll send out any orders we get today tomorrow.

30.01.2026 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Love this - like a lost Tale of the Unexpected

31.01.2026 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

9 left of the original 100 run. Come find us..

30.01.2026 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Discover Geography for the Changing World. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join our panel of leading geography educators, as we explore the evolving landscape of teaching geography and its role in addressing today’s global challenges. From discussing the shifts in pedagogy…

Discover Geography for the Changing World 🌍

Join @ensermark.bsky.social and the panel of leading geography educators, as they provide practical insights and tools that educators can adapt to their own classrooms.

Have you booked your place?: buff.ly/PbAlPJi

#PowerfulGeography

26.01.2026 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The problem with β€˜making it local’ in the curriculum Drawing on local context can make learning feel more relevant for pupils, but if this principle is taken too far, it risks narrowing their horizons, writes Mark Enser

"Local context is powerful when it is used as a bridge, not a boundary. Its value lies in helping pupils to make sense of ideas that extend beyond their immediate experience." @ensermark.bsky.social in @tesmagazine.bsky.social: www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

25.01.2026 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Discover Geography for the Changing World 🌍

Join @ensermark.bsky.social & the panel of leading geography educators, as they explore the evolving landscape of teaching geography and its role in addressing today’s global challenges.

A webinar not to be missed: buff.ly/RXct0qX

#PowerfulGeography

21.01.2026 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A new post from me.

Why curriculum is more important than ever.

20.01.2026 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The problem with β€˜making it local’ in the curriculum Drawing on local context can make learning feel more relevant for pupils, but if this principle is taken too far, it risks narrowing their horizons, writes Mark Enser

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There are often calls to make a school's or subject's curriculum local and familiar but this can have its problems. I take a look for @tesmagazine.bsky.social

www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

20.01.2026 07:26 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The problem with β€˜making it local’ in the curriculum Drawing on local context can make learning feel more relevant for pupils, but if this principle is taken too far, it risks narrowing their horizons, writes Mark Enser

*** NEW POST ***

There are often calls to make a school's or subject's curriculum local and familiar but this can have its problems. I take a look for @tesmagazine.bsky.social

www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

20.01.2026 07:26 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The problem with β€˜making it local’ in the curriculum Drawing on local context can make learning feel more relevant for pupils, but if this principle is taken too far, it risks narrowing their horizons, writes Mark Enser

β€˜Make it local’ is a common theme in curriculum planning right now, with the aim of introducing local context to make learning feel more relevant for pupils – but there are dangers in taking this too far, writes @ensermark.bsky.social

20.01.2026 06:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The problem of quality assurance and how to solve it Quality assurance remains one of the most persistent sources of frustration in schools.

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Quality assurance often creates workload without clarity. In my latest Substack, I explore why common QA approaches fall short and how schools can design QA that is purposeful, subject-led and genuinely improves teaching.

open.substack.com/pub/enserm/p...

19.01.2026 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Should we still care about curriculum? Should we still care about curriculum? This is a question I am hearing more and more over the last few months. And it concerns me. Prior to the Ofsted focus on curriculum very few conversations wer…

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Is the curriculum turn turning back again? Is curriculum still a priority in education? @greeborunner.bsky.social takes a look.

teachreal.wordpress.com/2026/01/19/s...

19.01.2026 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The problem of quality assurance and how to solve it Quality assurance remains one of the most persistent sources of frustration in schools.

*** NEW POST ***

Quality assurance often creates workload without clarity. In my latest Substack, I explore why common QA approaches fall short and how schools can design QA that is purposeful, subject-led and genuinely improves teaching.

open.substack.com/pub/enserm/p...

19.01.2026 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Should we still care about curriculum? Should we still care about curriculum? This is a question I am hearing more and more over the last few months. And it concerns me. Prior to the Ofsted focus on curriculum very few conversations wer…

*** NEW POST ***

Is the curriculum turn turning back again? Is curriculum still a priority in education? @greeborunner.bsky.social takes a look.

teachreal.wordpress.com/2026/01/19/s...

19.01.2026 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Discover Geography for the Changing World. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join our panel of leading geography educators, as we explore the evolving landscape of teaching geography and its role in addressing today’s global challenges. From discussing the shifts in pedagogy t...

I'm looking forward to joining Becky Kitchen, Alan Parkinson and Daryl Sinclair for a panel discussion on the Future of Geography.

Come and join us on the 28th of January at either 10am or 4pm. Hosted by @harpercollins.bsky.social

harpercollins.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

17.01.2026 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Discover Geography for the Changing World. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join our panel of leading geography educators, as we explore the evolving landscape of teaching geography and its role in addressing today’s global challenges. From discussing the shifts in pedagogy t...

I'm looking forward to joining Becky Kitchen, Alan Parkinson and Daryl Sinclair for a panel discussion on the Future of Geography.

Come and join us on the 28th of January at either 10am or 4pm. Hosted by @harpercollins.bsky.social

harpercollins.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

17.01.2026 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
16.01.2026 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Virtual Primary Geography Subject Leader Network (PGSLN) meeting Why not come and join us for the second virtual Primary Geography Subject Leader Network (PGSLN) meeting of 2025-2026?

*** CALLING ALL PRIMARY LEADERS ***

If you would like to provide more support to your Geography Subject Lead then please do point them in the direction of the Primary Geography Subject Leader Network (PGSLN) run by the excellent Emma Espley with input in recent sessions from me.

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13.01.2026 08:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Virtual Primary Geography Subject Leader Network (PGSLN) meeting Why not come and join us for the second virtual Primary Geography Subject Leader Network (PGSLN) meeting of 2025-2026?

Further details and booking:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/virtual-pr...

13.01.2026 08:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Our next remote session - 6th of February (AM) is going to cover:

βœ… Updates related to the Ofsted EIF and the Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR);

βœ… Disciplinary literacy, especially β€˜writing like a geographer’;

βœ… Geography vocabulary, particularly the acquisition and use of Tier 3 words.

13.01.2026 08:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Virtual Primary Geography Subject Leader Network (PGSLN) meeting Why not come and join us for the second virtual Primary Geography Subject Leader Network (PGSLN) meeting of 2025-2026?

*** CALLING ALL PRIMARY LEADERS ***

If you would like to provide more support to your Geography Subject Lead then please do point them in the direction of the Primary Geography Subject Leader Network (PGSLN) run by the excellent Emma Espley with input in recent sessions from me.

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13.01.2026 08:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Winter walk on the hills with @greeborunner.bsky.social

10.01.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The kittens are melting by the fire

06.01.2026 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don't often see the river freeze

04.01.2026 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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5 curriculum priorities for 2026 As schools wait for clarity on the coming curriculum reforms, there are some key areas that it makes sense to focus on, says Mark Enser

On curriculum priorities: "The next 12 months will not be about rewriting everything, but making sensible choices while we wait for clarity." @ensermark.bsky.social suggests 5 areas it would be wise to consider in the coming year, in @tesmagazine.bsky.social: www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

04.01.2026 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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5 curriculum priorities for 2026 As schools wait for clarity on the coming curriculum reforms, there are some key areas that it makes sense to focus on, says Mark Enser

As schools wait for clarity on the coming curriculum reforms, there are some key areas that it makes sense to focus on, says @ensermark.bsky.social

04.01.2026 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Winter walk with @greeborunner.bsky.social

03.01.2026 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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With #veganuary2026 coming up it's time to try some new recipes.

Tonight - vegan ch*cken and vegetable pie.

Nice.

#vegan #plantbased

30.12.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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5 curriculum priorities for 2026 As schools wait for clarity on the coming curriculum reforms, there are some key areas that make sense to focus on, says Mark Enser

Today, @ensermark.bsky.social looks at areas of the curriculum it makes sense to focus on as we wait for clarity on reforms following the curriculum and assessment review. www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

30.12.2025 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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5 curriculum priorities for 2026 As schools wait for clarity on the coming curriculum reforms, there are some key areas that make sense to focus on, says Mark Enser

Curriculum priorities for 2026: @ensermark.bsky.social sets out what schools should concentrate on so upcoming reform will feel β€˜less like an interruption and more like a continuation’ ⬇️

30.12.2025 07:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

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