A very exciting opportunity to make a difference and support KS4 pupils to achieve exceptional outcomes in English. Get in touch if you think this is a role for you! @Eng_MrB @InspirationEast

The biggest change to English teaching I want to see is the removal of named rhetorical devices. Very few students can correctly identity or explain anaphora; even worse, epizeuxis. Why do they need it? Just teach ‘repetition’. I promise it’s enough. Where did this even start?

It’s awards evening at @ThetfordAcaduk ! Opened with some fantastic musical performances. Well done to all the students who have worked so hard all year and achieved so much!

This is pretty good on how to build trust. One aspect I think is missed here is the obligation we have to building expertise. We only trust those who are sufficiently competent & knowledgeable.

A joy to spend the afternoon moderating year 10 mock exams from every school @InspirationEast . The first step towards excellent results for next year’s year 11!

4 key conclusions. 1 skills-based curriculums don't work 2 phonics works for early reading 3 progression statements are skills-based assessment & they don't work either 4 knowledge isn't right wing - left wing govts everywhere are turning towards it because it works!

How on earth is stuff like this still being perpetuated?

Really enjoying this by @DavidDidau and his colleagues. Great stuff!

I really miss the part at the front of library books where you could see the due dates of previous borrowers, there was something fun in knowing how long ago a book was last read. We should bring those back.

@bphillipsonMP If you care about teachers’ workload, retention & wellbeing it might be better to go gently in reforming the curriculum. Most schools have put tons of work into this over the last few years

25 years ago, I composed the @BBCNews Theme Tune, which is broadcast around the world everyday. From the precise beeps of time to the powerful bass and dramatic drums for the headlines. This how I did it… #BBC #BBCNewsThemeTune #MusicProduction #Composer #SoundDesign #25Years

Dracula Daily starts TOMORROW.

A book I think that every English teacher should read!

So, the follow up to 2021’s Making Meaning in English is out. Bringing the English Curriculum to Life is the product of 3 years working with an amazing team of English leaders practitioners and teachers at @OrmistonAcads

"It feels both challenging and celebratory, pragmatic and uplifting. English leaders and teachers will find countless gems in this essential book." - @AlexJQuigley ‘Bringing the English Curriculum to Life’ by @DavidDidau is out now! 📚 Learn more 👉 https://t.co/bOiwjDNr68

@DavidDidau Looking forward to sitting down tonight with a cuppa and a highlighter for this…

They’ve arrived! Really proud of this. The product of 3 years work with an amazing team @CWoozley @amy_rose2190 @Eng_MrB et al @OrmistonAcads

I am SO EXCITED that this arrived while I was at work. It’s going to be an essential book for any English teacher, Head of English, Trust Lead - how to plan and implement a knowledge rich curriculum. So pleased to have contributed - thanks to @DavidDidau for being so generous.

Very productive team day working on curriculum and writing progression. @OAT_English @DavidDidau @CWoozley @Eng_MrB

I’m just going to share again this blog I wrote last year. We find ourselves again in the midst of mock marking and I really think the focus is on the wrong things - the grade isn’t the important bit, the patterns and the feedback are. #edublogshare