Oliver Scott

To see this, Y7 will compare his work with the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle with a focus on: The stylistic difference between Bede and the ASC The words Bede uses that the ASC doesn't. The way Bede speaks about those who are Christian and from Northumbria compared to those who aren't.

20 YEARS AGO TODAY: Reading were promoted to the top flight of English football for the very first time. The most incredible times 💙 #readingfc

On this day in 2006 🗓️ Reading secured promotion to the Premier League after getting a point at Leicester! 🙌👑 The greatest side in Championship history.

Here we go. Can only dream of flooding replies with this right now... #readingfc

@the_optimist12 Sorry must've missed our new imaginary striker scoring the winner.

@mrotscott Think you forgot we won 1-1 yesterday mate

A proper primary source gold mine for any #historyteacher at KS3!

In the 'coolest footballer' debate Bellerin surely has to feature. theguardian.com/books/2025/jul…

It allows them to see that history is both contested and constructed, their teachers play an active part in creating history choosing what to include and more importantly what to leave out - meaning they have every right to contest and debate what they study.

This culminated in students pitching a new enquiry for me to consider adding into Year 9 next year. Although lessons like these take time away from content, I think they are vital in allowing students the space to consider the nature of the subject they study.

I decided to spend some time with Year 9 reflecting on our curriculum this year. I used this diagram to reflect on the fact that, despite my best efforts, we learn relatively little history.

On hearing the sad news that we were using Connected Worlds for the final time in our Year 7 curriculum, a group of students asked for a copy to take home over summer so that they could read more of the chapters we haven't covered. It's clearly been a hit! @GoodfellowWill

@the_optimist12 A thing of beauty. HUGE fan. The only real debate is do I go Savage or Wing on the back...

@mrotscott Hello mr. Scott, what is your opinion on the new reading kit

Eight enquiries, eight meanwhile elsewhere lessons, a little over 40,000 words of stories read, 44 cracking outcome tasks on display and one Year 9 curriculum. It's been a joy! #historyteacher

Easy choice. #readingfc

@mrwmhistory Cumulative Carousel quizzes at the end of each EQ, share mean mark. Spend a lesson practicing exam Q then set one. Skim several, choose 2/3 under the visualiser next lesson. Next time that same q style is set, attach a picture of the feedback to minimise repeating mistakes.

Posing a question that I've definitely asked before, but need some more help! For History GCSE classes, what is your approach to homework? Looking for a consistent/regular/accessible system that leverages progress whilst being workload manageable! All ideas welcome. Please share!

If you want to use the epic I use this version from David Wisniewski: worldofbooks.com/products/sundi… If you want a starting point for the Epic, some resources I've used are below, as per any feedback is much appreciated :) drive.google.com/drive/folders/…

They reveal aspects of power and transmission of history in Year 7, different methods of colonial control towards the end of Year 8 and showcasing the different ways in which Africans expressed their independence in Year 9.

A short🧵on how I have tried to refine an aspect of my medieval African history teaching and look to tie it into a broader narrative that spans across KS3. Welcome to the Epic of Sundiata, the Lion King who overcame all to walk with greatness!