Not a surprise after the last two rises. As much as I’d welcome further rises, recruitment won’t be solved by increasing wages. The bigger issue is the lack of resources to support children in and out of school. We need more nurses, Ed Psychs, SEND support etc.

It’s day 4 of EduAdvent and we have another fantastic book giveaway thanks to @TeachLeadAAli and @gblackwellbooks. A total of 4 books up for grabs today! Just ‘like’ and ‘repost’ to enter! Good luck everyone!

Here we go! We are back tomorrow night (8pm) for the most exciting half-term of the year! 🎅🏻 And to kick us off, @AdrianBethune joins us as special guest host! And what a bunch of questions they are too! @BeckyFrancis7 @AlisonMPeacock #PrimaryRocks

We’ll go first: See endless potential in cardboard boxes 📦

Don't let what you see on social media skew your view of humanity. Most bad behavior is due to a few bad apples: • Just 3% of active users are toxic, but they generate 33% of online content • 1% of communities launch 74% of conflict • 0.1% of users spread 80% of fake news

OfSTED graded and ungraded inspections have started again. Are you in the window? If so….. you may want to read my reflections after 11 OfSTED inspections last year. You can find it on the Antwis Collaborative website. AC Blogs ( https://t.co/Ns9eKiRNXW)

Can children learn some elements of R, W and M through play? Yes. And they should. Can they learn how to write a narrative that includes all the expected features of Y6 writing or how to do long division through play? No. Argument settled. You’re welcome.

16 of the most interesting education research papers from the last 16 weeks: (all open source 🔓) ↓

Happening on Wednesday! We are kicking off this term with 500 Words Live Lesson, all the details below✏️ #BBCLiveLessons #500Words

Seeing a lot of schools mandating retrieval practice in every lesson but also seeing quite a few misconceptions. A quick thread: 10 ways to get retrieval practice wrong ⬇️ 🧵

Back to school germs have hit hard. Time for a hot toddy.

I’m looking to drive up our standards in arithmetic across the primary age range (SIP) and strategies to embed this knowledge to long term memory rather than constantly using working memory, as I feel ours do. Any advice/ideas on how to improve will be gratefully received. Thanks

🔔 SCHOOL LEADERS 🔔 I’m doing some research and writing about all things school leadership and decision making & would LOVE to hear from as many school leaders as possible on this topic. Please fill out this form- it will only take 5mins or so! https://t.co/e8kYPqAX4W

So happy with this Cashpot for schools campaign with @asda ☺️🥳 You can still Opt in and start raising cash for your schools here https://t.co/7VlhyuMYCH #ad

OK, it's that time again! Simply, like and retweet this tweet then reply, tagging up to 10 people you recommend to follow #FF #FFed @WhatTheTrigMath @TeachingChap @MrTs_NQTs @DeputyGrocott @martinimarie @Mroberts90Matt @MrAHarrisonCS @LauraKeeney01 @richreadalot @ottleyoconnor

To celebrate the publication of STARSPILL I'm giving away two copies.. Like and share for a chance to win! Winners chosen Sunday 15th Sept. @FireflyPress @FireflySchools @LlyfrDaFabBooks

WIN our Book of the Month, Evenfall: The Golden Linnet by @XanderArmstrong Our readers have loved this thrilling middle-grade fantasy bursting with ancient magic. To enter: RT, FLW & tell us what magical power you’d love to have UK only Ends 15/09 #FindBellasis @FarshoreBooks

I’m excited to be hosting a giveaway for the first two books in the The Light Thieves series. Repost & follow to enter. uk only. Closes 13/09/24 at 11.59pm. The prize will be sent direct from the publisher.

*SCHOOLS GIVEAWAY* To kick-start the new academic year, win this superb bundle of books for your school! To enter: RT, FLW & comment below giving your top tip to keep kids reading Find out more about the books here https://t.co/yv3vr4K1Jk UK Only closes 15/09 #edutwitter

🎉GIVEAWAY🎉 Alongside my stop on the @KaleidoscopicBT @Usborne blog tour for #TheLightThieves by @Heldideas, I am hosting a giveaway! For your chance to win the first 2 books in the series📚: • Follow me • RT this • Tag a friend Last day to enter: Friday 13th☺️