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Teacher Writers @teacherwriters.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

🚨 Attention teachers!🚨 We are now accepting submissions for new books, to be published in 2027. Get in touch today!

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HeadteacherChat @headteacherchat.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Saturday's Quote: Dylan Wiliam quote “Everything works somewhere; nothing works everywhere.” So true!

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

If you're available on Thursday 18th June at 4pm join us for a free webinar focusing on assessment and feedback. The registration link is here to sign up and find out more: hachette-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

A good question can do so much in the classroom. Check understanding, reveal misconceptions, make thinking visible, retrieve information from long term memory & help every learner participate in the lesson. That’s why I wrote Questioning for Teaching & Learning: a little guide for teachers.

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

On Thursday I’m hosting a webinar for classroom teachers and leaders. The focus is questioning, digging deeper & richer retrieval practice. A practical session with strategies you can use in the classroom. All welcome! For more information and tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/questionin...

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Questioning: Digging Deeper with Kate Jones

A practical 60 minute webinar hosted by Kate Jones. Aimed at primary, secondary and Post 16 teachers and leaders, focusing on questioning.

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Common sense isn't always common practice in the classroom, I say that from experience not a place of judgement! I discuss all these points plus more, with lots of practical examples in my upcoming webinar. Find out more here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/questionin...

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Mary Myatt @marymyatt.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

"Every young person has a right to an education that is rich in knowledge, high in challenge and rooted in belonging. That is not a luxury for some children; it is an entitlement for all." @samgibbs.bsky.social on KS3: The Ambitious Years 🙏 amzn.to/4ue27Bk

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KS3 The Ambitious Years: Why Years 7-9 matter more than we think

Buy KS3 The Ambitious Years: Why Years 7-9 matter more than we think by Myatt, Mary (ISBN: 9780995668720) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Alex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The academic language of school is either a barrier to learning or instead it can unlock the curriculum. I wrote ‘Literacy Essentials for Every Teacher’ to distil what teachers need to know and do about teaching that language: amzn.eu/d/0aSwqxSB

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Join me for a webinar next week looking at richer retrieval practice. Elaboration and explanation. Promoting and revealing thinking in the classroom through questioning. More information & tickets can be found here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/questionin...

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Questioning: Digging Deeper with Kate Jones

A practical 60 minute webinar hosted by Kate Jones. Aimed at primary, secondary and Post 16 teachers and leaders, focusing on questioning.

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

New webinar focusing on Questioning. All teachers & leaders are welcome. Learners have answered correctly, but how much do they know and fully understand? How did they get to that answer? I explore this & more with a wide range of techniques explored. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/questionin...

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Here's one for all the teachers & leaders as we the weekend. Credit to Liz Fosslien 👏❤️

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Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Exclusive book launch event! Join me tomorrow at 7pm to hear all about how to embed metacognition across curriculum areas, what this looks like subject by subject, and have an opportunity to ask any metacognitive questions that you want! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/developing...

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Child Bereavement UK @childbereavementuk.org · 15/04/2026

When your partner dies, don’t be afraid to show how you're feeling. Children learn about feelings by watching the adults around them, and it’s not helpful to be told they need to be brave. For more: childbereavementuk.org/supporting-your-child-when-their-parent-has-died

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Here is the link to the recording of a webinar I hosted focusing on Questioning for Teaching & Learning. Feel free to share with colleagues if you think it's useful. 😊 youtu.be/GRS09MgUbTs?...

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Questioning for Teaching and Learning Webinar hosted by Kate Jones

YouTube video by Kate Jones

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Mr T does Primary History @mr-s-tiffany.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

My brand new subject leader CPD is now open to book! If you're on Facebook, join the Mr T does Primary History group for a discount (or message me if not). Bookings taken via invoice and/or through here: t.co/Za6poLu8Dy

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

"Retrieval should be given priority over new learning. What is the point in coverage if nothing sticks? When knowledge sticks, it compounds." Interesting blog about the 'Learning Engine' with a focus on spaced practice & retrieval practice by Lee Wheeler. mrwheeler1.substack.com/p/the-learni...

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The Learning Engine

The Tool Formerly Known as The Spacing Calculator

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Headteacher Update Podcast: This episode considers what an inclusive primary school looks like & offers practical ideas & approaches for creating a culture of #inclusion & #belonging that enables every pupil to thrive: buff.ly/k3LqbbK #schools #education #teaching

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Headteacher Update Podcast: What does an inclusive primary school look like? - Headteacher Update

An episode of the Headteacher Update Podcast with practical advice on how to create an inclusive primary school culture

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

I spend a lot of time working with amazing primary schools in the UK & internationally. I took 6 months away from my classroom to spend time in primary classrooms to research this book, focusing on the theory & practical application of RP in primary. 📖🧠💡🧡 www.amazon.co.uk/Retrieval-Pr...

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The shift to adaptive teaching: A research-informed guide by Mark Leswell, published in IMPACT magazine (Chartered College of Teaching), 2025. my.chartered.college/impact_artic...

A summary of the key differences between adaptive teaching and differentiation from the Chartered College of Teaching.

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ImpactWales @impactwales.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

The only way teaching practice changes is through building new habits. Teachers build new habits through deliberate practice. In our professional learning, we use scaffolded tasks to help colleagues make sense of the change that is needed in their own practice. Find out more enquiries@impact.wales

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Teachers Talk Radio @ttradioofficial.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Unsung teaching heroes! TR thinks teachers who never have their own classroom to teach in deserve a shout out this wknd - What do you think? #teaching #classrooms #schools #stress #teacherlife #teachertok #teachersoftiktok

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

The feedback from children, parents & primary teachers about my debut children's book has been so lovely & positive. ❤️ My daughter loves our bedtime story time. 📚 www.amazon.co.uk/Mummy-You-Lo...

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Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

New episode coming Friday, March 20, with the world's leading expert on cognitive load theory!

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Questioning for Teaching & Learning chapters: 1. Know Thy Purpose. 2. Question Banks. 3. Alternatives to hands up. 4. Retrieval Practice. 5. Multiple Choice Questions. 6. Questioning: Mix it up (different questioning techniques). I hope teachers find it useful!

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Niche @mr-n-wood.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

What does it mean to be SEND trained? I'm asking to try to understand the commonly understood parts, and the levels of variation. If we are all to have SEND training, let's make sure that it is clearly defined first. With a definition based in clearly agreed upon evidence.

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Professors John Hattie & Gregory Donoghue published ‘A Meta-Analysis of Ten Learning Techniques’ (2021), which replicated the findings of Dunlosky et al. (2013). Conclusion stated: “The most effective techniques are Distributed Practice & Practice Testing.” evidencebased.education/resource/ret...

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Retrieval and Spaced Practice: Study Strategies That Must Be Combined

Kate Jones explains how retrieval practice and spaced practice combined, create powerful routines for lasting learning and exam success.

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Teachers Talk Radio @ttradioofficial.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Teachers Talk Connect is soon upon us! Saturday 14th March 2026 in Manchester, Teachers Talk Radio brings you our huge annual CPD and networking extravaganza, and it's free for all teachers. Get your free ticket here: lnkd.in/eygxK3tP More information here: lnkd.in/ecJ2RscN

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Teacher Writers @teacherwriters.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Write your book, your way. Contact us today to begin your journey as an author. You could be published in 2026! Just email andy@teacherwriters.com

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Responsive Revision: an evidence-informed & efficient approach to independent study. It's important we share this to support our students as they head towards exam season. evidencebased.education/resource/res...

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Responsive Revision

Kaye Jones explains how Responsive Revision is a deliberate, structured method of independent study in which students use retrieval practice.

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I'm going to Tokyo next month for researchEd! It will be my first trip to Japan. If you have any suggestions or advice it will be appreciated. I'm also looking to network with teachers & leaders out there so please do get in touch! researched.org.uk/event/resear...

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

World Book Day was so special for me. I went to two local primary schools & a nursery in Solihull to read my children's stories to little listeners. It was great to hear the children laugh & see them listening so attentively. ❤️ 📚

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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

“High standards and inclusion are two sides of the same coin.” After reading the white paper carefully and discussing it during a SENCo forum this week, I’ve written on the shift in language, and what some of this might mean for schools in practice. moderncassie.blogspot.com/2026/03/a-sh...

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A shift in language - The White Paper

A shift in language It has taken me a while to digest the contents of the White Paper. I did not want to react to the headlines or rush to j...

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Anna Stokke (Host of Chalk & Talk Podcast) @rastokke.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

🚨 New episode with the Bjorks is now live! We discuss cramming, rereading, retrieval practice, what makes a difficulty desirable for learning, and more! 🎧 Listen, wherever you get your podcasts podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c... 📺 Also streaming on YouTube youtu.be/Em8FvxtP1Xc?...

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Desirable difficulties for learning with Elizabeth Bjork and Robert Bjork (Ep 66)

Podcast Episode · Chalk & Talk · March 6 · 55m

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Teacher Writers @teacherwriters.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Become a published author. Just email andy@teacherwriters.com with your book idea. We’ll take you from pitch to publication. #EduSky #UKEd #TeachingUK

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ImpactWales @impactwales.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Oracy is such an important element of any effective classroom. Making sure pupils feel safe to voice their opinions is crucial. Co-create ground rules for oracy like our example 🗣️💬⬇️ Follow us for research-informed practical ways to improve the impact of your teaching enquiries@impact.wales

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ImpactWales @impactwales.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Asking questions about a topic BEFORE you introduce pupils to it, works. Help pupils find the connections they already have to link with the new content, by asking pre-questions. We provide professional learning for schools impact.wales

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Barbara Bleiman @barbarableiman.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Here's a poem, for World Book Day, from my collection 'Snap!' which brings together lots of the stories that young children might know. A chance to have a bit of fun and remind themselves of them today!

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Rachel Cunliffe @rmcunliffe.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

I liked the idea to change it to a pajama day - because who doesnt love reading in their pajamas? Kids still get the heady excitement of a non-uniform day, but no costumes needed and the focus remains on the actual reading

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Stuart Rowntree @primarythink.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Bluesky is becoming a genuinely collegiate corner of the internet for education and adjacent professionals. Less performative noise, more thoughtful challenge, shared learning and proper networking. It feels like a healthier staffroom after the bell. Hope it keeps growing and deepening.

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

World Book Day ❤️ 📚📖 I'm grateful for publishers trusting me, editors & illustrators supporting me & readers for taking the time to read my books. I'm visiting two primary schools & a nursery today for story time to read my children's books. 👏

A collection of books published by Kate Jones for teachers and children.

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Teachers Talk Radio @ttradioofficial.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Another great speaker in the Maths strand at TTR Connect - Amber Hadley will be discussing oracy in the Maths classroom. Teachers - Get your tickets for Connect 2026 here, Saturday 14th March in Manchester and it's free >>> www.ttradio.org/connect2026

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

I'm fully booked up for March 5th 2026! I will be visiting two local primary schools & nursery for an author event, reading my stories to children. If you would like a visit to your school please get in touch to find out more! #yearofreading #worldbookday ❤️ 📚

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

It’s heartbreaking when students revise hard & it doesn’t pay off. A lot of study strategies feel productive: rereading, highlighting & copying. But familiarity is not evidence of learning. Responsive Revision: Retrieve → Diagnose → Act → Repeat. Close gaps through targeted retrieval practice.

A summary poster explaining the key features of Responsive Revision: Retrieve. Diagnose. Act. Repeat.

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Check. Adapt. A useful resource for teachers shared by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) "Many misunderstand, so pause and fix. Some are unsure, so adapt support. Most understand, so extend and support."

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Pedro De Bruyckere @thebandb.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

MrBeast says students could learn more in 5 hours than 8 with better videos. Sounds intuitive. Also wrong. Learning ≠ watching something that feels clear. A short rant on a very familiar myth theeconomyofmeaning.com/2026/02/27/w...

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Why MrBeast Gets Education Wrong (A Short Rant About a Familiar Myth)

MrBeast argues that education is outdated. The idea sounds intuitive. It is also wrong. Here’s why learning is not the same as watching videos.

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Chartered College of Teaching @collegeofteaching.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Issue 28 call for papers is live! 📢 For the autumn 2026 issue of Impact, we are seeking papers focusing on behaviour, attendance and school culture. Learn more and submit your abstract here: submittable.pulse.ly/4yftdq2mai #Education #UKEducation #Teacher

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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

International Women's Day is 8 March 2026. I've written a book aimed at empowering women in education. Encouraging more female leaders, writers, keynote & panelists. Also offering support for working Mums in education & increasing representation. This is my contribution to an important discussion.

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