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Steve Willshaw @stevewillshaw.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Reading Aloud in Every Classroom now available in paperback here amzn.eu/d/03cZPGIk

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Steve Willshaw @stevewillshaw.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

My June Newsletter is out - read it in full here stevewillshaw.substack.com/p/june-newsl...

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Steve Willshaw @stevewillshaw.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

The Functionally Fluent Teacher serves as a transformative guide and relational operating system that empowers educators to use conscious behaviour choices to strip away educational noise, manage finite energy, and help both themselves and their pupils reach their fullest potential.

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Steve Willshaw @stevewillshaw.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

The "Stroke" Economy: Here's today's blog, including link to free chapter of my new book, The Functionally Fluent Teacher... it just might transform how you think about pupil #Behaviour and your own too! www.swillshawconsulting.co.uk/blog

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Steve Willshaw @stevewillshaw.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about building a team where everyone contributes. Learn how to lead smarter, not harder, by modelling Functional Fluency. 🔗https://www.hachettelearning.com/teaching-strategies/the-functionally-fluent-teacher#SchoolLeadership #EdChat

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Mary Myatt @marymyatt.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

The huge difference in reading outcomes, described by @stevewillshaw.bsky.social in conversation with @lambhearttea.bsky.social and me on the KS3 webinar

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Mary Myatt @marymyatt.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Very happy that this is now out in the world! More to come... I talk about the background and the research here @myattandco.bsky.social @stevewillshaw.bsky.social @creativehigg.bsky.social @johntomsett.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/marymyat...

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New project!

Well hello there, and welcome to update #137!

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Mary Myatt @marymyatt.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

New on @myattandco.bsky.social Child exploitation - with Lucy Purkiss and @stevewillshaw.bsky.social Expert & compassionate insights, helpful for safeguarding and pastoral leads (£/free trial) @creativehigg.bsky.social @catherinepriggs.bsky.social films.myattandco.com/programs/chi...

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Child exploitation - part 1

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Barbara Bleiman @barbarableiman.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

The word ‘insight’ is rarely used these days in relation to reading comprehension. I think it’s a good one. We should be teaching children to read with insight i.e. more than just understanding words & how they fit together but also making valid & interesting judgements & observations about…

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Mary Myatt @marymyatt.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

New webinar: Pupils say they enjoy demanding work! I walk through how we build on the fact that we are a 'challenge-seeking' species. Available on @myattandco.bsky.social & Co with a group or annual subscription @stevewillshaw.bsky.social films.myattandco.com/programs/web...

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Webinar recording: High challenge, low threat in the classroom

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myattandco.bsky.social @myattandco.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

In conversation with Steve Willshaw, George White shares his experiences as a trans Catholic teacher and explores the topic of LGBT+ inclusion within Catholic schools. #InclusiveSchools #SafeSpaces #CatholicRE #LGBT+Inclusion #Empathy #Acceptance #Storytelling films.myattandco.com/programs/lgb...

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LGBT Inclusion in Catholic RE

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myattandco.bsky.social @myattandco.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

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LGBT Inclusion in Catholic RE

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myattandco.bsky.social @myattandco.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

The importance of using engaging resources, like visuals and rich texts, to spark curiosity and deepen understanding Effective strategies to break down complex geographical concepts and vocabulary for SEND learners The impact of focusing on pupils' strengths and achievements, rather than limitations

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myattandco.bsky.social @myattandco.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

🧵 In this first webinar in a series of 3, Mary Myatt explores how we can support pupils with SEND in accessing the geography curriculum, drawing on the expert work of Dr. David Preece. 🌍 Key takeaways include:

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myattandco.bsky.social @myattandco.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Listen to Omar Jennings & Mike Gardner delve into the power of oracy to tackle disadvantage🎥✨£ free trial #OracyInEducation #EquityInEducation @stevewillshaw.bsky.social @creativehigg.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social @catherinepriggs.bsky.social films.myattandco.com/programs/the...

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The Oracy Shift

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Steve Willshaw @stevewillshaw.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

A group of schools have been working for over two years now to develop their own Baccalaureate models. Come to our free workshop event to hear how they have done it and how the pupils have benefitted. #Baccalaureate #Curriculum www.wixevents.com/viewEvent/v2...

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National Baccalaureate Trust partner schools workshop, 2025 | Steve Willshaw

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Christian Moore-Anderson @cmooreanderson.eurosky.social · 18/04/2025

New post⤵️ ▸The fad's purpose is what it does◂ ...and not what its authors thought it would do Educational fads seen through systems theory (AKA cybernetics). Please share (tough for bloggers recently) #UKEd #EduSky #EruditePedagogy #Cybernetics cmooreanderson.wixsite.com/teachingbiol...

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An (edu) fad's purpose is what it does

Not long ago a drive emerged against "fun" lessons. The push was to rid the focus on fun and return it to subject knowledge itself. Soon followed the argument that students had to accept boring lesson...

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myattandco.bsky.social @myattandco.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Ruqsana Begum, a kickboxer of Bangladeshi heritage, became the UK's first female boxing champion in 2016. In her book "Born Fighter," she explores themes like religion and sport's role in supporting students, raising aspirations, managing behaviour through sport, and prioritizing mental health.

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myattandco.bsky.social @myattandco.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Ruqsana’s reflections on overcoming personal fears are inspirational. This video is essential for educators aiming to understand how students’ identities impact their education and to foster inclusive school environments. 🎥✨ films.myattandco.com/programs/bor... #InspiringEducators

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Born Fighter

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Mary Myatt @marymyatt.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

I regularly come back to this with @joekinnaird.bsky.social & @stevewillshaw.bsky.social about how to raise the game for KS3 RE. Joe shows it's possible to include scholarly material, eg from Karen Armstrong & make it accessible for all! (£/free trial) films.myattandco.com/programs/ssn...

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SSN - RE - session 1

SSN - RE - Quality texts

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Kit Marie Rackley @geogramblings.com · 19/02/2025

🌍 Coming up on #CoffeeGeogPod! Join Kit Marie Rackley at #NorwichSciFest for a special video episode featuring #ClimateAmbassadors. Discover insights on biodiversity, mental health, renewable energy, and more. Tune in for inspiring stories and climate action tips! ☕️🌱 Don't miss it! 🎧

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Steve Willshaw @stevewillshaw.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Simon Day and I have planned a comprehensive programme to help the staff in your school to read aloud to classes with greater confidence. Want to know more? Book a ticket for our free webinar next week. #ReadingAloud #ReadAloud #Reading www.wixevents.com/viewEvent/v2...

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Read Aloud introductory webinar | Steve Willshaw

The curriculum in all subjects is increasingly based on great texts which means teachers and students need to be able to read aloud to classes with confidence. To address this, Simon Day and I have de...

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Rooted in Reading @rootedinreading.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Setting up #RootedinReading for 100 pupils would cost just £54 (100 passports and 1 stamp and p&p). That's 54p per pupil - some online reading promotion programs cost £9 per pupil. Can your school afford to not give it a try? Free webinar to answer your qs. www.wixevents.com/viewEvent/v2...

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Getting started with Rooted in Reading | Steve Willshaw

An informal discussion about the best ways to implement Rooted in Reading to get pupils in your school reading for pleasure.

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Mary Myatt @marymyatt.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I'm doing a free webinar with the lovely Conal Holmes on the 'Science of successful learning' Tues 11 March 4-5pm Booking here calendly.com/primaryquiz/...

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East London Research School @elresearchsch.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

With keynotes from @benniekara.bsky.social & Jeffrey Boakye, this conference is being hosted by the five Research Schools across London & the South-East. 🤩 Find out more about the conference, browse the workshops on offer & BOOK TICKETS HERE ⬇️ www.unlock-ed.org @theeef.bsky.social

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Dr Debra Kidd @debrakidd.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Ah. Turns out that if you have a socialist government that protects workers' rights, swerves culture wars, welcomes migration and invests in transport and green energies, you can grow the economy after all. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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How Spain's economy became the envy of Europe

The growth is led by a tourism boom, with Spain nearing France as the world's most visited country.

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Mary Myatt @marymyatt.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Worth checking out these lovely prompts for discussion from @creativehigg.bsky.social who sends out a weekly Listening Letter for @findingmyvoice.bsky.social finding-my-voice.beehiiv.com/p/listening-...

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Listening Letter #15

Monday 10th February

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Matt Forde @matt-forde.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Being diagnosed with cancer is awful. But having to consider your potential imminent death is a powerful, positive thing. It clarifies the point of your life. You know how you'll feel when the time comes. I feel very lucky to have had this experience. #WorldCancerDay

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Andrew Morrish @andrewdmorrish.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

A very relevant chapter from the new book Beyond Belief by @headrestuk.bsky.social featuring @naht.org.uk and their 2018 Accountability Commission. ‘The way schools are being held to account was doing more harm than good.’ Sadly, it seems nothing will change.

Extract from chapter 20 (You bang the drums) from Beyond Belief, the new book from the team behind Headrest. It’s out now.

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Steve Willshaw @stevewillshaw.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

@matt-forde.bsky.social My wife and I are coming to see you tomorrow in Sheffield - looking forward to it!

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Dr Kenny Frederick @kennyfrederick.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

It’s today. Get your copy now! We are very proud of this book!

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Ros McMullen @rosmcm.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Looking at OFSTED’s ridiculous proposals (allowing them to come up with their own proposals was always going to be a car crash), I believe this is the first challenge for Bridget Phillipson: if she allows this, she loses credibility. @headsroundtable.bsky.social @headrestuk.bsky.social

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Laura McInerney @missmc.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Have been reading and finding it fascinating. Challenging, raw, practical. Worth really settling into.

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Andrew Morrish @andrewdmorrish.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Out tomorrow.

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Steve Willshaw @stevewillshaw.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Simon Day and I recently ran a couple of webinars to introduce colleagues to the Read Aloud training we are planning. If you weren't able to join us or would like to re-watch or share the content with others, here's the link swillshawconsulting-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/person... #ReadAloud

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