newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 22h@studymaths.bsky.social has been recommended by Mr. P and I feel like he has opened a gate a lot of maths teachers were keeping 110
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Update: students will now do homework but in their allocated free time where they don't participate in a language 110
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Has anyone paid for Maths Genie at there school this year? The new set up looks good, I just dont know what the premium gets you #mathstoday #edusky 200
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026For those invested, these students also get to arrive 5 minutes late and leave 10 minutes early. So 25% of the class miss 25% of each lesson and do no homework to make up for it 431
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Ive made such a conscious effort this week to do this 100% of the time and my god this is the most small change big impact thing I have ever done 292
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Help! I set my year 7 class of 24 their first homework and I was doing so one of the LSAs put her hand up and told me 6 of these are not required to complete homework as part of their IEPs. How do you facilitate that? Like why should the others do their homework when 25% get a free pass? 400
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The behaviour policies that work are the ones that start off strong to begin with. It might feel morally unjust at times but if leaders are sitting in that uncomfortable position it means they are not making exceptions which will eventually make the system flawed www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukFrome College head defends suspending 25 pupils in one weekA new head teacher suspends 25 pupils in the first week, and says the majority of parents back him. 000
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Anybody else feel like their biggest impact on outcomes isn't teaching or behaviour but apathy? Feel like there are so many kids that can achieve but just have no motivation to 330
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I never understand ofsted being "in the area." Like do have a Groupon for the local Travel Lodge 000
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 08/09/2026First day of the academic year where Ofsted can start to arrange observations and guess whose school gets "the call"static.klipy.comDan Levy as David Rose: Hey! It's Me!ALT: Dan Levy as David Rose: Hey! It's Me! 520
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Nah im sorry Gilbert wasnt a villain he was a realist 210
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 07/09/2026The difficult second album. I wanted to write something about how I feel like teachers expectations have made me think "well I wouldn't have done that when I was at school"dwilliamsmaths.substack.comAtticus Finch“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view… until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” 110
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Need to make sure that my year 7 support group can do things like basic column addition of integers but have no clue where to start with finding resources. Can anyone help?? 100
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Mad how gambling adverts have been added to KCSIE yet everytime I watch a U rated film with my son on Tubi every ad is gambling related 000
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 01/09/20261st day back insets are like marking, everyone complains, no one sees the benefits but no one decides to do it differently 020
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 30/08/2026I think awaiting trial for murder would have less impending doom than the last weekend of the summer holidays 000
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 24/08/2026More experienced heads (and former heads) of maths. How many marks off a grade boundary is worth obtaining a copy of the papers and seeking a remark? 412
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Worked at a school where a member of staff had a 0.6 contract over 5 days a week. She didnt teach first or last period so she could do the school run. Do not understand why more schools don't accommodate childcare for members of staff, especially if they're very good 142
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Anybody else a bit miffed by the change in grade boundaries by Edexcel? Felt like it was a bit shift this year in foundation got a fair few 149, and 150 kids who any other year would be a grade 4 000
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Forgot to connect to the holiday home WiFi and I've lost a 3 year Kindle streak 😭 100
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 19/08/2026"There's a gender gap in attainment" "White people don't get as good grades" Yes, because they've been living im a system that benefits them since for centuries. Why does there need a to a focus on the attainment of White Males when statistically they'll get paid the most anyway? 110
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Just been on the train for an hour next to an American woman on "vacation." Putting that in speech marks because she spent the entire journey on a Teams call 000
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Imagine the damage your ego would take knowing that 1 in 4 people would choose the talk to a literal bin instead of you 010
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Took the substack plunge. Middle leadership is something that can be done in solitude, thankfully that wasn't the case for me! I just wanted to write a piece for future HoDs of all the things that helped my during my first year in post (you all get a shout out too you lovely lot)dwilliamsmaths.substack.comAssembly Required (Instructions Not Included)A DIY attempt of leading a maths department 182
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Remember kids Jeremy Clarkson scored 2 Q's ans a Z in his A Levels and now he's sat crying in a field as he evidently didn't learn anything about climate change 110
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 11/08/2026I do have to admit I'm having the best summer days with my best friend (not summer nights though those 2am get ups can get in the bin) 120
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Had a 12 year old push my 2 and a bit year old over at the park today. Parents didnt apologise just said "he's autistic" I point at my crying child and say "so is he" then there was an awkward silence and I went "he's also technically disabled" Parents walk off with their child without a word...static.klipy.comJim Halpert's 'Ok Then' FaceALT: Jim Halpert's 'Ok Then' Face 100
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 06/08/2026@adamboxereducation.bsky.social putting a great post on Twitter about building relationships and behaviour. One thing that always gets neglected is that building relationships is a two way street. You (teacher) can't form a relationship with someone (pupil) if they dont want to form one with you 020
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Before we get too ahead of ourselves here wasn't it shown that no initiatives aimed directly at improving attendance actually improved attendance? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukAll schools to get pupil attendance targets, government saysThe BBC understands schools will not be penalised for missing targets, but they will be monitored. 110
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 06/08/2026During my 20 years of playing cricket my family never came to watch me (my mum used to make me carry my bag a mile and a half to the ground) so it meant so much that my wife brought our son along last night to see me play (even if I am umpiring here) 120
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 05/08/2026A kid in the supermarket just confessed to his mate his pin number is "6767" and nothing has made me want to turn to a life of crime more than that 010
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 05/08/2026If anyone is wondering when this drought will end, I've agreed to play cricket at 6pm this evening so I reckon the rain is coming around 5:58 000
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 04/08/2026I want to know how many men walked out of the Odyssey and the first thing they said was: "If I was stranded on an island with Charlize Theron I wouldn't coe home for 7 years either" 011
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 03/08/2026The Odyssey is just the journey you have to take home when there's been a crash on the M25 010
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Where's the best place online for a teacher planner? Managed to get myself 2 last year (teacher and HoD) but cant worm it this year. Suggestions please! 011
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Is it just me that thinks a private tutor emailing their clients teacher directly is a massive over step? 680
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Needs to be a sign slapped up at the side of every road saying "you won't be early if you kill someone on the way" So many needlessly impatient drivers nowadays 000
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 30/07/2026It should be contractually agreed with your ITT provider that any teacher influencing attempts should not take place until after your safeguarding lecture 000
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Some of these teacher podcasts are just glorified toxic staff rooms. Doing more harm than good for the profession 010
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Just tried matcha for the first time. If anyone is curious, next time you make a cup of tea substitute your sugar with green food colouring, basically the same thing 030
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Dadda son morning at the local farm today. They have an interesting take on a flat white 100
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Irrational things that would get my vote if a politician promised them: - one singular app for parking - making it illegal for spouses to pick up and pay for Facebook marketplace purchases - a Vinted tsar who has to sign off and verify the condition of every item uploaded 311
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 23/07/202616 years ago I ran the Great South Run for the QPR Tiger Cubs (football team for kids with Down Syndrome). I woke up one morning and my target had been smashed and my donations tripled, followed with an email saying "thanks for all your efforts, keep up the hard work. Best wishes Amit" 100
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 21/07/2026My neighbour came and asked about me using a hosepipe (household exemption) which I'd accept had my other neighbour (not exempt) not had one of these up in the front garden for his kids 100
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 18/07/2026I say this even as a parent: CostCo should be a child free environment 200
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Did I see on the dark site that there is an ECT who has been promoted to Assistant Head in September?? Someone's applying for a job like a middle class white man 220
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 16/07/2026If Pearson was a person how many jobs would they have lost? 221
newmathshod.bsky.social @newmathshod.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Can someone more privy with the SATs debacle back this up: 1. SATs results delayed 2. Arbor goes down 3. Portal is only open for primary schools only and secondary schools cant see data for new students 4. Portal crashes 5. Data can only be provided to secondary schools through their feeder schools 120
