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Helen R

@ralstonh.bsky.social

Forever an English teacher | Former Headteacher in SEND and mainstream | First love: teaching, learning, assessment, training (excited to be getting back to it!) Passion: ambition and access for all all https://sites.google.com/site/landtlightbulb/

186 Followers  |  69 Following  |  38 Posts  |  Joined: 15.08.2024  |  2.1306

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Get ready for #ShakespeareWeek with a free lesson plan by
@ralstonh.bsky.social & @greeborunner.bsky.social, adapted from Zoe's book, #BringingForthTheBard ๐ŸŽญ Download here ๐Ÿ‘‰ buff.ly/ffclYyM

This booklet allows all young people to access & explore the world of Shakespeare: buff.ly/D3thX6x

23.03.2025 12:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New to teaching physics?

Not new but looking for a new way to do it?

GIFT - Good Ideas For Teaching physics (toys, tricks, labs etc.)

GLASS - Games (online) Labs And Simulations Spreadsheet (with 2nd sheet of video clips)

The complete set (for now)! bit.ly/3mErTj0

28.10.2023 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

Yeah for sure!

10.12.2024 19:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Happy to!

10.12.2024 19:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hi Mal @malcpd.bsky.social - inspired into action!

I've started trying to find non-educ to coach.. Sent this to my friend tonight to send to her circle...

What do you think of my explanation of coaching?

10.12.2024 18:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes please!

14.11.2024 22:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh dear... I've just cancelled my subscription cos I thought ยฃ13 a month wasn't worth it and all these subs add up!!

14.11.2024 12:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

At the heart of teaching and leading: "Confelicity"๐Ÿ™Œ

14.11.2024 08:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My fav thing about this (aside from being v impressed) is the desire to get back in front of Y11.

Teachers make these little (not so little) prioritisations for their Ss ALL the time.

It's magical.

13.11.2024 10:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

the often very well intentioned but slip of tongue comment to a S that is upsetting.

Hard balance to achieve! 2/2

13.11.2024 09:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Agreed, I'm happy to share consequences with staff but with full awareness that they will sometimes be dissatisfied that it's not "firm enough."

Equally, I have tried to share some contextual info about Ss in the right way in briefing - but got to be so careful about privacy/dignity and..1/2

13.11.2024 09:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

if its not having an affect. Also, what about the links w. other vulnerabilities like SEND and PPG (recent FFT report...) A teacher RIGHTLY does not *need* to think about these things. School leaders do. So that's where a difference in "the right way forward" naturally emerges, imo 2/2

13.11.2024 08:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Also - I understand the desire for "firmer action" but I think SLs have greater insight into what that looks like: the regulation, accountability, AP landscape &affordability, FAP possibilities and processes in their local borough. Even govt docs say that you have to review use of repeated FTE 1/2

13.11.2024 08:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

, open, contribute if they're not being asked directly about THEIR experiences of bullying or poor mental health moments etc. But instead using the story as a space to explore those. So yes, NOT literature (I'm an Eng T!) but can be highly sophisticated, meaningful PSHE, I think. 2/2

13.11.2024 08:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Interesting- I don't think it necessarily is (or has to be) crude PSHE. Often in PSHE we ask Ss their responses to hypothetical scenarios anyway - why not take those scenarios from brilliantly written YA instead? Equally, sometimes it is much easier for a teen to be vulnerable if 1/2

13.11.2024 08:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

KP in local pub
Waitress
Hotel housekeeping
Farmfoods
Market research call centre
English teacher
HoD
AHT
DHT
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12.11.2024 21:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Big news!

Reach Academy Feltham, a very special all-through school, is recruiting for a new co-headteacher to lead the secondary phases.

The outgoing co-head, Beck Owen, joined as a founding teacher & leaves the school in a very strong position.

Share!

reachacademyfeltham.com/wp-content/u...

22.10.2024 17:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 25    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Haha: I called it a "A pleasant Matt Haig amble with eco sci-fi angle..."

19.10.2024 17:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I managed to snag an audio book library loan on this really early doors (now reserved till next May lol!) so would be interested to hear your thoughts!

19.10.2024 17:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What does 'ambition' really mean in schools? All teachers think they are ambitious for their pupils, but can you say what that really means in practice, asks Mark Enser

All teachers think they are ambitious for their pupils, but can you say what that really means in practice? @ensermark.bsky.social exploresโ€ฆ

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

14.10.2024 09:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@katstern4.bsky.social has some great stuff on behaviour. Her YouTube videos on exclusions are super informative.

18.10.2024 17:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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One of the most difficult Qs teachers must answer is "What am I NOT going to teach my pupils?"

@Counsell_C coined the term 'curriculum hinterland' - which describes how not all content is equal. What's at the core of your curriculum?

Contact us for professional learning enquiries@impact.wales

17.10.2024 19:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Lucas Jones on Instagram: "Books in bio / new works on Patreon โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ Poem: โ€˜Boys are much softer than anyone thinksโ€™ #poem #explore #spokenword #reels" 60K likes, 1,301 comments - lucassjoness on September 21, 2024: "Books in bio / new works on Patreon โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ Poem: โ€˜Boys are much softer than anyone thinksโ€™ #poem #explore #spokenword #reels".

Beautiful spoken word piece on boys and toxic masculinity

www.instagram.com/reel/DANrj9A...

12.10.2024 09:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Redirecting...

A fab "awe and wonder" video for Science or tutor or just for you!

www.facebook.com/share/v/iM7E...

19.09.2024 10:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This egg box hack on how to maximise when you've got deep shelves and far too many books so have to double layer....

GAME.CHANGING!

18.09.2024 16:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Meet Louie.

A kid (maybe 9?) selling his Art on the streets of Deal just because it's his passion.

I couldn't help but invest.

He's out there being courageous (and off a console!) on a Sat PM and I think that's just FAB!

15.09.2024 07:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I always say the same to this. Making Good Progress by @daisychristo.bsky.social. I come back to it at least annually and recommend to everyone.

04.09.2024 20:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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the word thank you is in a circle with hearts and stars ALT: the word thank you is in a circle with hearts and stars

Hello! What should I be reading (blog, thread, other) and who should I be connecting with to focus on improving attainment at

A-LEVEL?

General and subject specific strategies welcome. Thanks for any RTs or signposts!

03.09.2024 16:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

This is a fab share for tutor time.
Daily reading and discussion questions based on a "On this day..."
Save and share the link!

03.09.2024 16:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you! This is so great. A real labour of love.

03.09.2024 16:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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