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What a great surprise and treat from 7LE today. The contents have been devoured and I look forward to using my face mask during the holidays. Some great tips too. Feel very privileged to have received my random act of kindness. Diolch @FirstGiveUK

October is Black History Month! We want our pupils to be ethically informed citizens ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of Welsh society. Over the next month we will be posting videos, quotes and pictures from important BAME figures in Welsh and British history!

Today marks 55 years since the Aberfan disaster, killing 116 children and 28 adults. “One minute you were a young lad looking forward to the half-term holidays, next minute I had death on my shoulder" Let’s have the families thoughts in our hearts today ❤️

Shwmae! Su’mae! Shwmae Su’mae day is on the 15th of Ocotber. To celebrate the day, the Mentrau iaith (language initiatives) are organising loads of activities to enjoy in Cymraeg. Keep an eye out on social media for your local Menter iaith. #ShwmaeSumae21 #Cymraeg

📚 Calling teachers and school librarians! 📚 #edutwitter I've got 5 shiny copies of my middle grade time travel book 'The Astonishing Future of Alex Nobody' plus bookmarks to give away! 🕰️ Like, retweet and comment below to enter. Closes 11 October 2021 at 5pm. UK only.

@kate_gilby @KVinceyxx This would be a great addition to our library sessions.

Check out my new webinar coming soon with @TheNatCollege on my new book 😊 @JohnCattEd thenationalcollege.co.uk/webinars/strat…

This is brilliant! Educational myths busted… by the wonderful & wise @P_A_Kirschner & illustrated by the talented @olicav 😁👏🏻👍🏻🧠

There has been positive feedback about the 'Improving Literacy in Secondary School' guidance report - & the importance of 'disciplinary literacy' (the subject specific elements of developing literacy). It would be great to hear from schools who have translated it into action.

It can sometimes be better to have less questions to encourage students to recall more detail & allow for more meaningful feedback & reflection time. I simply adapt my RP grid, it still promotes spaced retrieval practice 🧠👍🏻 Free editable template here tes.com/teaching-resou…

Concrete not Sand - build on what they know! teacherhead.com/2021/09/12/con… most-read last month

Really exciting Teaching & Learning meeting hosted by the fabulous Mrs McCarthy who introduced us to Teaching Walkthrus this afternoon - can’t wait to get stuck into our @WALKTHRUs_5 journey at LSP! #TandL #CPD

Exit tickets blog with thanks to Doug Lemov for editing & sharing and thanks to Robert Bjork for helping me write it & check for accuracy when referencing/discussing his research teachlikeachampion.com/blog/kate-jone…

MAKING BEST USE OF TEACHING ASSISTANTS This practical framework is designed to help TAs scaffold and encourage pupils’ independent learning. Read / Download here: eef.li/teaching-assis…

Want to learn more about which approaches to teaching and learning have been successful in accelerating pupil progress? Our updated Teaching and Learning Toolkit provides an accessible overview of the best available evidence. Browse now: eef.li/toolkit

Looking for accessible, evidence-based guidance for improving science in secondary schools? Our guidance report is available to download now: eef.li/science-ks3-ks4

NEW: Introducing our updated Teaching and Learning Toolkit! Designed to provide high quality information about which approaches are likely to support and improve pupil progress, based on existing evidence. More info: bit.ly/3nKJs1t Browse now: eef.li/toolkit

*FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY* To celebrate the release of my new book, ‘Closing the Reading Gap’, @RoutledgeEd have donated 2 free copies. Simply RETWEET to enter! Winners drawn at random on Easter Monday. (Book available here amzn.to/3aZkToc & bit.ly/2VsXTYv)