A riotous, razor-sharp, hilarious night out from the team that brought you Abomination: A DUP Opera and Propaganda. GROUP! fuses a sh*t hot…

School can often feel relentless: exams, events, marking, reporting – all competing for attention on an already crowded calendar. The small glimmers of hope (a staff night out, a team lunch, …

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Unit 4 is quite a tricky wee paper due to the demands placed on pupils to partake in ‘task switching’ (great read if you are interested in knowing more). The shifting of approaches from…

In this blog, I’ll share some last-minute practical tips for using Knowledge Organisers (KOs) for Unit 1. Over the years, I’ve printed and distributed these for GCSE classes across the …

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The Rule of Saint Benedict, written around 530 AD, advises that “all things be done with moderation,” ensuring that monks avoided extreme asceticism and maintained a sustainable lifesty…

Much of my adult identity was bound up in being a teacher. For over 20 years I had lived my life by bells and terms and assessment deadlines. Most of my friends were teachers (that is still the cas…

The content emphasizes the significance of language and communication in education, particularly in enhancing pupils’ potential. It highlights various strategies such as using scaffolds, info…

The content describes the author’s experience working with pupils with SEND and mental health needs, emphasizing diverse learning strategies and assessments to address comprehension gaps. The…

The content describes the author’s experience working with pupils with SEND and mental health needs, emphasizing diverse learning strategies and assessments to address comprehension gaps. The…

In Northern Ireland, 89% of young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) attended mainstream schools in 2023/24, with significant rises in those requiring additional support. Chronic underfund…

In Northern Ireland, 89% of young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) attended mainstream schools in 2023/24, with significant rises in those requiring additional support. Chronic underfund…

In Northern Ireland, 89% of young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) attended mainstream schools in 2023/24, with significant rises in those requiring additional support. Chronic underfund…