Reposted by JB EnglishHeadteacherChat @headteacherchat.bsky.social · 04/10/2025Anon post: When your headteacher doesn’t provide clear guidance, how do you keep learning and challenging yourself? Looking for ideas from others who’ve been there. 001
Reposted by JB EnglishBrian Bilston @brianbilston.bsky.social · 04/10/2025Coming soon … an evening of poetry and pop at a venue near you*. Tickets here: brianbilston.com/events/ * if you live near one of the venues on this list, that is. 0288
Reposted by JB EnglishDavid Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 02/10/2025#Competition Time. Win a signed copy of my new Picture book ‘My Friend Billy Whiskers’. All you have to do is Like, Repost and Follow me to be in with a chance. I’ll pick at random a winner on Monday 6th October. Good Luck all 🤞🦁👦🏻 #giveaway #picturebook 43626
Reposted by JB EnglishNational Book Tokens @nationalbooktokens.bsky.social · 23/09/2025Ready, set, write! 🏃📝 🤩 The #BBC500Words competition is OPEN for entries 🎉 For kids aged 5-11, this is their chance to unleash their imagination and share their stories with the world! Competition closes 9pm Friday 7 November 2025 📅 Details, terms and privacy notices ➡️ bbc.co.uk/500words 075
Reposted by JB EnglishLaura Baxter @lteacher123.bsky.social · 10/09/2025Anyone got any resources suitable for Primary around violence against women and girls? RTs welcomed. 457
Reposted by JB EnglishRoss Young @writingrocks.bsky.social · 06/09/2025The DfE’s Writing Framework: Our Review And Implications For Practice writing4pleasure.com/2025/08/30/t...writing4pleasure.comThe DfE’s Writing Framework: Our Review And Implications For PracticeOn the 8h of July 2025, the Department for Education published its non-statutory guidance document entitled The Writing Framework. It purports to draw from the best available evidence about teachin… 032
Reposted by JB EnglishRoss Young @writingrocks.bsky.social · 01/09/2025The DfE’s Writing Framework: Our Review And Implications For Practice writing4pleasure.com/2025/08/30/t...writing4pleasure.comThe DfE’s Writing Framework: Our Review And Implications For PracticeOn the 8h of July 2025, the Department for Education published its non-statutory guidance document entitled The Writing Framework. It purports to draw from the best available evidence about teachin… 033
JB English @jbenglishteach.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Debra is one of our keynotes for an upcoming conference around writing - simply because she is absolutely brilliant and her message needs to be heard. Feel free to come along! See the poster attached for info. 042
Reposted by JB EnglishJon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · 27/08/2025"There is a sense of cherry picking - of choosing research that already supports the way they want to present the framework" Primary writing expert prof Debra Myhill tells @tesmagazine.bsky.social why the DfE primary writing framework is 'problematic' www.tes.com/magazine/tea...tes.comWhat the writing framework gets wrong about writingFollowing the release of the DfE’s primary writing framework, writing researcher Debra Myhill shares her thoughts on its use of evidence and how it positions the skills involved in learning to write 0104
Reposted by JB EnglishAdam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Reform UK, which has a grand total of four MPs, was just given an uninterrupted platform for an hour and a half on the BBC and Sky News channels, in order to talk about its plans for mass deportations When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same? 48584383279
Reposted by JB EnglishJill Berry @jillberry102.bsky.social · 18/08/2025Moving into a new leadership role this autumn? My new blog post: jillberry102.blog/2025/08/17/s...jillberry102.blogStarting a new leadership roleAs we approach the beginning of the new academic year, I have read a number of recent articles offering advice for those about to embark on a new professional challenge. They include this pie… 021
JB English @jbenglishteach.bsky.social · 15/08/2025Finally here! Looking forward to some weekend reading @triciamoss.bsky.social @missis-scs.bsky.social @jonhutchinson.bsky.social 175
JB English @jbenglishteach.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Finally joined LinkedIn! Only taken a lifetime to convince myself it’s worth a shot 😂 any tips on how to make it work over there?! 000
JB English @jbenglishteach.bsky.social · 12/08/2025More CPD planning completed today, all based on Oracy. Pulled a lot from reports and resources by @voice21oracy.bsky.social @oracycommission.bsky.social and @speechandlanguk.bsky.social which have been incredibly useful! Looking to build a strategy and network for local schools 👍🏼 021
JB English @jbenglishteach.bsky.social · 12/08/2025BBC article published today. Always a tricky subject with so many different circumstances to consider. Personally, I’ve always thought it needs to be reviewed. That’s not to say I do or don’t want the 6 weeks! More it’s time to consider if a very old-fashioned calendar works for the modern world. 010
Reposted by JB EnglishMary J @primaryteachermary.bsky.social · 11/08/2025‘Maybe dispose of those boxes to make your classroom more inviting?’ Ahem! Have you even met any 4 year olds? There is nothing more inviting than a stash of cardboard boxes! Sometimes we make our classrooms aesthetically pleasing from a grownup’s perspective. We need to stop that. #PlayIsTheWay 1321215
Reposted by JB Englishthewritereads.bsky.social @thewritereads.bsky.social · 08/08/2025We are looking to schedule author and/or publishers for blogtours for November, December, January!! If you are interested in a tour with us do get in touch!! - thegang@thewritereads.commedia.tenor.coma woman in a blue dress is reaching for a book on a ladderALT: a woman in a blue dress is reaching for a book on a ladder 0169
Reposted by JB EnglishOasis @oasisuk.bsky.social · 08/08/2025⭐Exciting Opportunity Alert⭐ We are looking for someone who can combine an entrepreneurial flair and excellent leadership skills to become the next Community Hub Leader at Woodview, #Birmingham. For more information click here: bit.ly/45kvRlM 041
Reposted by JB Englishjkevans2.bsky.social @jkevans2.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Have you experienced sexual harm (in England or Wales)? I’m a PhD researcher exploring disclosure + support. Your anonymous insights could help improve responses. 🧡 Share what feels okay. 👉 aruipppri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... jke108@pgr.aru.ac.ukaruipppri.qualtrics.comAfter Sexual Harm: Mapping The Journeys Of Victim-Survivors’ In Accessing Support. 045
JB English @jbenglishteach.bsky.social · 07/08/2025Well this is a very important and useful read! Thank you, Ross, for sharing so opening! And congratulations on your first published paper 👏🏼 🙌🏼 131
Reposted by JB EnglishDan Wuori @danwuori.bsky.social · 07/08/2025For your baby, your love is more than a gift… it’s a lesson. Thread 🧵 519031
Reposted by JB EnglishChristopher Such @suchmo83.bsky.social · 07/08/2025It's the summer holidays, which means I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away. Simply **repost** this post for your chance to win. I will pick a winner on Sunday 17th August. Good luck! 12435
Reposted by JB EnglishHeadteacherChat @headteacherchat.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Discover how many years it takes to become a headteacher with expert insights on the journey to headship. Get practical advice on career progression, essential experience, and leadership development for aspiring school leaders. headteacher-chat.link/headship-yrsheadteacher-chat.linkHow Many Years to Become a Headteacher? Journey to Headship Reflections & Career AdviceDiscover how many years it takes to become a headteacher with expert insights on the journey to headship. Get practical advice on career progression, essential experience, and leadership development for aspiring school leaders. 111
Reposted by JB EnglishMrs Spence @mrscspence.bsky.social · 14/06/2025Fifty copies of Measuring Me by @nicolakent.bsky.social for our new Reception children. Delivered by hand to their front doors creating a reading community before they even step foot in the building! 121
JB English @jbenglishteach.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Developing a new CPD course for colleagues around oracy and talk in the classroom. Love the summer holidays when you can just flex those muscles and relax into the creative process! Anyone else geek out over the 6 weeks?! 🤓 000
Reposted by JB EnglishSchool Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Food and cookery topic books for KS1 and KS2 including titles by Gianna Pollero, Jasbinder Bilan, Winsome Bingham, Ewa Jozefkowicz, Chris Callaghan, A.F. Harrold, Morag Hood and Laura Gladwin. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/food-... #ukedchatschoolreadinglist.co.ukFood and cookery topic booksFood and cookery topic books including titles by Gianna Pollero & Jasbinder Bilan. 021
Reposted by JB EnglishBookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 06/08/2025It's #Playday today - but did you know that you can use books in play to support children's development? Here, play expert Yesim Kunter explores the different types of play and how to find books to support them: www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi... 043
JB English @jbenglishteach.bsky.social · 01/08/2025Always love a post from Chris, but this one in particular is very important for all teachers (because we are ALL teachers of reading). Thanks for sharing, Chris! 📖 142
Reposted by JB EnglishStuart Rowntree @primarythink.bsky.social · 29/07/2025I built a model approach to data. Nothing flashy. No acronyms. Just four honest steps that help me move from noticing to doing. I call it: Shrink. Narrate. Name. Design.open.substack.comFrom Patterns to Practice: Making Data Matter in the ClassroomShrink. Narrate. Name. Design. 142
JB English @jbenglishteach.bsky.social · 29/07/2025Genuine question, & I have no idea if research etc has been done in this area: I wonder if the rise in AI usage is also related to the rise in hybrid / home working? More & more people need assistance in ways they don’t have access to anymore. I’m not anti hybrid by the way! I blooming love it 😂 010
Reposted by JB EnglishForest Hill School Library @fhslib.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Boys' secondary: non-fiction according to interests (including sports biogs), GNs, Chris Bradford books including the Barrington Stokes titles, Dan Freedman books (helps that we regularly have both for author events!), Rick Riordan books including GNs, Darren Shan Cirque du Freak, Nathaniel Lessore 032
Reposted by JB EnglishTTS Resources @ttsresources.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Outdoor play is more than just a break from the indoors—it’s a powerful driver of physical development in the early years. Explore practical tips and ideas to promote physical development outdoors 👉 bit.ly/4dzVDpD #education #earlyyears #physicaldevelopment #outdoorlearning #outdoorplay #eduskybit.lyHow to Support Physical Development Outdoors in the Early YearsExplore practical tips and ideas to promote physical development outdoors, using open-ended resources that grow with every child. 021
Reposted by JB EnglishMr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · 27/07/2025#SundayMorningBookChat As we are well into summer holiday territory, what books really transport you to a place… in the heat or the cold, which books celebrate countries around the world! Where in the world have books taken you? 12279
Reposted by JB EnglishJB English @jbenglishteach.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Really productive and helpful conversation with teachers this morning around the approach to mixed-age planning. Our particular focus today was rec/1/2 mix - a real challenge! What are your tips, strategies and thoughts around how to approach mixed-age? #edusky #educhat #primarychat #eduprimary 111
JB English @jbenglishteach.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Really productive and helpful conversation with teachers this morning around the approach to mixed-age planning. Our particular focus today was rec/1/2 mix - a real challenge! What are your tips, strategies and thoughts around how to approach mixed-age? #edusky #educhat #primarychat #eduprimary 111
Reposted by JB EnglishWonderland Bookshop @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social · 23/07/2025We promised a giveaway at 7k so here we are! Who wants to win this tote bag of booky goodies? 🌟 Like this post 📚 Make sure you're following. We'll choose a winner at random on Sunday 27th July at 8pm GMT.. UK only entrants. #kidlituk 54515
Reposted by JB EnglishSteplab @steplab.bsky.social · 22/07/2025🎉 Steplab Summer Reads – Book #1 Win Responsive Coaching by Josh Goodrich, plus a Steplab bundle (mug, pen & notepad)! Josh is Steplab’s co-founder & CEO, and a former teacher, leader & coaching expert. To enter: 1️⃣ Follow 2️⃣ Like 3️⃣ Share 📚 PD fans, this one’s for you! 🏆 Winner announced Friday! 075
Reposted by JB EnglishMatt Bromley @mattbromley.bsky.social · 21/07/2025There's only 5 days left to win a free copy of my new book, Why School Doesn't Work for Every Child - the competition closes on Friday! All you have to do is go to bit.ly/beeBLOG & subscribe! Simple! And subscribing to the blog is ABSOLUTELY FREE! 022
JB English @jbenglishteach.bsky.social · 20/07/2025No! Picture books are for everyone - whether you’re 4 or 74. Agree with Helen here: please don’t force children to give up picture books too quickly (or any book for that matter!). 📚 1204
JB English @jbenglishteach.bsky.social · 18/07/2025After seeing @mariannedoherty.bsky.social suggest this read last week, I’ve decided to make it my first one of the summer holidays! #kidlituk 121
Reposted by JB EnglishSue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 17/07/2025Since the DfE's new writing framework seriously downplays the importance of emergent writing, I'm giving away a free copy of my book on mark making because it 100% *does* matter! ☺️ Like and repost to enter. Winner announced next Thursday. #EduSky #giveaway #freebie 58256
Reposted by JB EnglishJoolone @joolone.bsky.social · 17/07/2025A Nursery child draws an elephant with wonderful succinctness. A simple expressive line and perfectly judged areas of tone capture the imagination: “I’ve drawn it for you…It’s sitting down and feeling sad because it’s the last day of school…and his trunk is crumpled up” Utter Joy! 2379
Reposted by JB EnglishEmma James @emljames.bsky.social · 17/07/2025📣 New job alert! I'm looking for a 2-year research assistant for a project on word learning from childhood to adulthood. Come and join us in lovely York! Please RT 🙏 @yorkpsychology.bsky.social jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...jobs.york.ac.ukJobs - The University of York 13242
Reposted by JB EnglishHelen Amass @helen-amass.bsky.social · 17/07/2025Question for English teachers (or any subject tbh!) on my feed: are you seeing a rise in students using the em dash in their writing? Either related to AI, or just in general. Would be interested to know. #teamenglish 002
Reposted by JB EnglishTudor Grange Teaching School Hub @tudorgrangetsh.bsky.social · 16/07/2025🚀 New for 2025! Our new TSH Support Pack is live - explore the services and support we have on offer at Tudor Grange TSH. 📰 Flip through it here: heyzine.com/flip-book/86... #TudorGrangeTSH #ECT #NPQ #TeacherTrainingheyzine.comTudor Grange TSH Support Pack | PDF to FlipbookCreated with the Heyzine flipbook maker 011
JB English @jbenglishteach.bsky.social · 17/07/2025God I wish I lived in Scotland right now 😂 What a vacancy! 030
Reposted by JB EnglishScottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · 17/07/2025New vacancy! 💼 Could you be our new Reading Schools Early Years Project Manager?scottishbooktrust.comVacancy: Reading Schools Early Years Project ManagerWe are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland. 053
Reposted by JB EnglishReading for Pleasure (The Open University) @openuni-rfp.bsky.social · 15/07/2025📢 Final reminder! Entries for the #RfPAwards2025 close 21 July ⭐📚 Celebrating teachers, schools & communities who lead with #ReadingForPleasure 💙 Are you - or do you know - a new teacher doing amazing things? Nominate & apply! 👉 ourfp.org/2025/02/04/t... #OURfP #Literacy #UKEd 042