Just two years after opening, HSAEL is celebrating a set of results likely to place it among the most improved schools in England, with a quarter of GCSEs awarded a top grade 8 or 9 – twice the national rate. a Well done to our amazing students and staff! harrisscienceeastlondon.org.uk/37/hsael-news/…

One of the most important things school leaders can do is make sure children are working hard every lesson. As Pritesh says, if they’re not, then that’s the thing to fix.

This may be unpopular, but I think using AI/ChatGPT to plan lessons is a bad idea because it robs us of the intellectual joy that comes from wrestling with our subjects. Thinking, reading, and translating what we know into the classroom is one of the joys of teaching.

.Prof Becky Francis writes exclusively for Tes detailing what she and her panel will - and will not - be looking at in the curriculum and assessment review This is commendable transparency and a very useful outline from Becky. tes.com/magazine/analy…

We are so sad that our Deputy President and wonderful friend has passed away. Helen Snelson, 1969–2024 a short tribute. history.org.uk/ha-news/catego…

When diving into curriculum conversations with HoDs, don’t be afraid to say “here’s how we might approach this in my subject, does that work in yours?” The answer may well be no, but in sharing a model we can provoke thought, challenge (positively), and inspire.

I’m not going to profess to know much about primary schools, but I do know that students arriving at secondary school *not* knowing their times tables is v damaging. It can set them on a spiral of decline in maths, and the remedy is almost always…times tables testing.

🚨Review of Edu-Research in 2023/24 → 11 standout papers → 5 emerging themes → My finding/sharing process (this is my first crack at a vid—would love any feedback, esp how it could be better next time)

The random capitalisation always freaks me out.

This is a welcome recognition from government that the weight of consequences hung on inspection had become counterproductive and needed to be lightened. I gave strong advice on this in my letter to Gillian Keegan here gov.uk/government/pub…

🚨The award-nominated Historical Assoc Subject Leader Development Programme is back! 💁Open to aspiring, new & in-post SLs 📢RTs & referrals to colleagues **much appreciated.** 📆Starts 12th September, so book soon!

Very pleased to be part of Ofsted's external reference group for curriculum, teaching and assessment. I'm looking forward to sharing my experiences as a primary deputy head to help shape policy and practice.

'There were lots of empty seats....I was really quite shocked' Robert Peston says he was surprised by how many MPs left the Commons before the prime minister's statement on the Grenfell Inquiry report.

So was I, it was the first thing I noticed. Shameful.

Looking to connect with any schools/teachers delivering AQA P1 First World War. Jonathan Grande Hugh Richards Teni Gogo Mike Hill Richard please shout if you know of anyone doing this really well!

Good luck to all speakers at researchED today - especially the brilliant Jasmine Lane 🦡🦘 representing Trinity. Jasmine is talking through evidence-informed approaches to EAL and it will be superb.

My favourite talk of the day was Peter Tse. On BlueSky as mrptse.bsky.social talking with infectious passion about how he designed his English curriculum. It unfolds over the years with carefully selected & sequenced texts to build deep understanding & appreciation of literature. I was genuinely moved. #rED24

Absolutely incredible! Great Britain have finished second in the medal table at the #Paralympics 🏆 #Paris2024

We believe Harris Science Academy East London our students can change the world. Come join our talented English dpt to help them smash the class ceiling. Visits welcome - get in touch! harriscareers.org.uk/200/search-our…