Charlotte McFarlan @charlottemaths.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Can’t wait to see my lovely group in London on Wednesday this week! 010
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanLee D @leedon1982.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Should have tried harder during his A Levels if he can’t count properly. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukJeremy Clarkson's sheep 'theft' turns out to be miscount on farmJeremy Clarkson reported the theft of sheep from his Diddly Squat Farm to police earlier this month. 161
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanSue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Working on my book and I came across this fascinating story about 'Sean numbers'. It helps to show why misconceptions can be useful for seeing and exploring learners' thinking, rather than just being something teachers have to 'correct'. #EduSky teachingandcommunity.wordpress.com/2014/03/21/d...teachingandcommunity.wordpress.comDilemmas of TeachingAmbitious teaching that pays deep attention to student thinking seems like such a great idea. I am inspired by vignettes and video clips that show a teacher courageously following student thinking,… 342
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanPaddy MacMahon @paddymacmahon.com · 17/09/2026Argand diagrams in #FurtherMaths #ALevelMaths #MathsToday, so I made a little completion table. drive.google.com/file/d/1aFK0... 2215
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanSchools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 16/09/2026A national alliance looking to improve children’s transition into secondary school is calling for examples of best practice and “approaches that have not worked schoolsweek.co.uk/ks3-alliance...schoolsweek.co.ukKS3 alliance calls for evidence on secondary school transitionsThe DfE's KS3 alliance led by prominent academy trust bosses is calling for evidence of best practice on the transition to secondary school. 011
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanTes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 16/09/2026BREAKING: The teacher pay award for 2026-27 will be funded ‘at a national level’ from savings to employer contributions for support staff pensions, government claimstes.comTeacher pay award to be funded through pension savingsSchools were initially told they would have to fund the first 1% of the 2026-27 teacher pay award 024
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanMark Enser @ensermark.bsky.social · 09/09/2026*** NEW POST *** In this post I take a look at things I see in geography lessons that raise red flags - not because of what they tell me about an individual teacher, but what they tell me about the approach taken in a department or school. learningtoteachgeography.substack.com/p/an-inspect...learningtoteachgeography.substack.comAn Inspector’s Eye on Geography LessonsMark Enser, author, consultant, and former HMI Lead for Geography 396
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanSam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026One reason England does so well is our second generation immigrants outperform their peers which is not true in most OECD countries. We are also very good at integration. And it's v sad that this is never acknowledge in debates on immigration. 592405851
Charlotte McFarlan @charlottemaths.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Love this. Could be nice with y12 too #ALevelMaths 061
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 07/09/2026The death of ‘hello’: how gen Z – and scammers – put paid to the greetingtheguardian.comThe death of ‘hello’: how gen Z – and scammers – put paid to the greetingIf you’re called by an unidentified number, the advice is to remain silent until you’re sure there’s a human being on the line. Is this the end of an era? 135017
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanTeach First Secondary Mathematics @teachfirstmaths.bsky.social · 07/09/2026And another academic year is underway! Good luck to all our trainees as you meet your new classes, we can't wait to see your first lesson observations this term! And to our ECTs, welcome back and we'll see you for Kick Off Summit at the end of this month #MathsToday 021
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanMEI @meimaths.bsky.social · 03/09/2026What do you do when a maths problem doesn't have an obvious starting point? Setting Out in Problem Solving helps Year 12 students develop strategies for tackling unfamiliar questions and explore admissions test-style problems. 📅 30 Sep, 6 Oct or 8 Oct buff.ly/bBLKmBG #MathsEducation 034
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanProf Chris Jackson @seismatters.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Well, well, well… www.newscientist.com/article/2585...newscientist.comSuggesting that ADHD is a myth is pseudoscientific and dangerous | New ScientistADHD is a real condition that can have serious consequences if undiagnosed. An ill-informed documentary that suggests it is a modern, social construct could cause harm, says Caroline Williams 14735282
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanMaths Inspiration @mathsinspiration.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Sixth form teachers! On 18th September we're putting on a special FREE 75-minute show in Dulwich about maths and Civil Engineering. It's aimed at Year 12s. You MUST email to reserve places, see poster below. It'll be brilliant for students who are considering their options for university. 077
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanAdam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Nigel Farage suggests the police advised him against attending the result of the Clacton by-election. Essex Police completely deny this, telling the BBC "we have a proportionate and robust policing operation to ensure the safety and security of all participants in the count" 3222545828
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanRamin Nasibov @nasibov.me · 12/08/2026If you missed the solar eclipse, this is what it looked like: 94142993814
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanAlice Lilly @aliceolilly.bsky.social · 12/08/2026I know it sounds trite but seeing loads of people gathering with their colanders and improvised pinhole cameras to watch sun and moon do weird thing, and then chatting and joking together, is just really pleasant. Just genuinely nice. 3846
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanSam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 12/08/2026I wish people would stop using colanders like this - they're going to strain their eyes. 2962036
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanMꙬse Allain @mooseallain.bsky.social · 12/08/2026If you enjoyed this eclipse, you should pop the date of the next one in your colander. 25981198
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 11/08/2026It's now been confirmed that this summer will be the hottest on record. For those opposing bold action on the climate crisis - you're not just putting lives and the planet at risk today, but dooming future generations.theguardian.comThis burning summer is the proof: the voices of climate denial aren’t just delusional, they’re deadly | Sadiq KhanLook at our blazing forests and parched cities. Green policies aren’t a ‘luxury’, and we can’t burn more oil and gas. People need the truth, says London mayor Sadiq Khan 731533485
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 11/08/2026A few simple water safety skills could save a young Londoner’s life. Knowing how to spot danger, stay afloat and signal for help is vital. This summer, we’re funding free swim safety sessions - part of our plan to make London's waterways safer and more accessible for everyone.royaldocks.londonSwimSafe Water Safety SessionsSwimSafe returns to the Royal Docks for its third year, offering free sessions for children aged 7–14 to build confidence in open water and learn essential water safety skills. 39932
Charlotte McFarlan @charlottemaths.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Someone somewhere has a fabulous document compiling mistakes in the answers to the Pearson Edexcel A-Level maths textbooks. Can anyone help me find? #ALevelMaths #MathsToday 140
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanTeach First Secondary Mathematics @teachfirstmaths.bsky.social · 10/08/2026We had a fabulous time in Newcastle at the end of July with our incoming trainees for National Gathering. We loved geeking out on mathematics pedagogy with them and had some great talks from @meimaths.bsky.social on AI and from @ncetm.bsky.social on connections in mathematics 023
Charlotte McFarlan @charlottemaths.bsky.social · 06/08/2026If you were talking to ECTs about teaching #ALevelMaths for the first time, what advice would you give and/or resources / blogs would you point to? Obviously @susanwhitehouse.bsky.social and @mrsouthernmaths.bsky.social’s fab book. Anything else? #MathsToday 16147
Charlotte McFarlan @charlottemaths.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Thank goodness for this miserable grey day. I was worrying it would be sunny all summer and I wouldn’t get any of my life admin done 😂 020
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanMEI @meimaths.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Teaching mechanics next academic year? Get the support, guidance and resources to shape your year. Teaching Mechanics 1 starts 16 Sep, combining online sessions with study days in Manchester or London. Book now: buff.ly/hko7f08 001
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanStephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · 05/08/2026“As Aydin jumps a scooter over ramps set up in the middle of the road, children around him are drawing with chalk, blowing bubbles and kicking a football in a spot where cars are usually driving through.” Good job Leeds. More children should have the chance to play in their neighbourhood like this.bbc.co.ukLeeds: The city closing down streets so children can playIn Leeds, streets are being temporarily closed to traffic so kids have more space to safely play - an initiative proving beneficial to both children and adults. 315744
Charlotte McFarlan @charlottemaths.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Normally I load up my kindle for a summer holiday but this year I’m driving to France so allowed myself actual books and they spark so much more joy! What’s everyone reading this summer? 000
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanStephen Cox @etzsmc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026New (free) TMUA resource. Three pairs of mini-TMUA exams (8 questions each) on themes (Logic & Proof; Geometry & Graphs; Algebra). Do one of the pair, think about the answers (provided), then do the second of the pair with more confidence. www.tes.com/teaching-res... 70 days and counting... 1196
Charlotte McFarlan @charlottemaths.bsky.social · 30/07/2026static.klipy.comWhere Are My Lesbians? Pride EventALT: Where Are My Lesbians? Pride Event 000
Charlotte McFarlan @charlottemaths.bsky.social · 28/07/2026This was 20 years ago as I’m very old now. But I do always remember when I was on the German exchange and on the way to school on the first day, my exchange partner pointed out another school en route and said “that’s where the clever kids go to school” 100
Charlotte McFarlan @charlottemaths.bsky.social · 23/07/2026I feel like these dahlias loosely fit the #MathsOnHoliday theme. There’s gotta be a golden ratio or Fibonacci spiral or something? Anyway, they’re pleasing 071
Charlotte McFarlan @charlottemaths.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Ready for my Teach First National Gathering session. In #MathsToday we are looking at ratio and doing plenty of practice of I Do, We Do, You Do and lots of mini-whiteboards. 171
Charlotte McFarlan @charlottemaths.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Very last-day-before-summer vibes at PMQs, I see. Why not just play a massive game of the Pirate Game? 010
Charlotte McFarlan @charlottemaths.bsky.social · 15/07/2026So excited for this, should be an energising four days! 010
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanTes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Too often, schools in coastal towns give pupils the message that academic success is an ‘escape route’ – but this narrative deprives these towns of the talent they need to thrive, argues head Hannah Cartertes.comCoastal schools shouldn't be encouraging students to 'escape'Telling pupils in coastal communities that school is a springboard to ‘escape’ is a harmful message that deprives these towns of the very people they need to thrive, says head Hannah Carter 021
Charlotte McFarlan @charlottemaths.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Ohhh the BBC think I’m a “young adult” (for a few more months at least) 210
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanSam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Once you start mass removal of citizenship on political grounds you've stopped functioning as a viable democratic state. But that was always where this agenda was heading. 421207386
Charlotte McFarlan @charlottemaths.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Getting this in the post from my boss as a thank-you for our busy period ❤️ 220
Charlotte McFarlan @charlottemaths.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Exciting update. I’ve just had to put on a cardigan. 120
Charlotte McFarlan @charlottemaths.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Monday really was a fab day in London with some of our brilliant Y2s 010
Charlotte McFarlan @charlottemaths.bsky.social · 10/07/2026I’m really plunging the depths of my holiday wardrobe now 000
Charlotte McFarlan @charlottemaths.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Once had the head of Y13 wander in when I had this chart on the board in a core maths lesson 😂 120
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanMEI @meimaths.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Starting out with AS Further Mathematics? Build confidence with core topics including complex numbers and matrices, with expert support throughout. 🗓 4 sessions starting Tue 3 Nov (16:30) 🔗 Book your place: buff.ly/NdYagct #FurtherMaths #MathsCPD 001
Reposted by Charlotte McFarlanNick Anstead @nickanstead.bsky.social · 07/07/2026There is precedent: no one serious ran against David Davis in 2008. Also, some guy called Andy Burnham said Davis should pay the costs of the vote. 04214