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Steve Willshaw
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ILM7 Executive coach, educational consultant, NASBTT secondary English Associate Consultant and UK Functional Fluency connector.
Working with Mary Myatt, Northamptonshire Children's Trust and, perhaps, you! [email protected]
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New blog post ↴

▸Decoupling lower & upper secondary curricula

#UKEd #EduSky #EduBlogUK #SciTeachUK

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Decoupling lower & upper secondary curricula
This is because a principal end-goal of KS4 is a grade. But in KS3, the principal goal should be an invitation into the reality constructed by a subject's members.
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June 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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*NEW*
'To Cover or Not to Cover, That is the Question'
References and thanks to @samgibbs.bsky.social @agentapostrophe.bsky.social @counsellc.bsky.social and Wilkie Collins in particular and inspired by all our schools!

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June 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Very happy that this is now out in the world!

More to come...

I talk about the background and the research here

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New project!
Well hello there, and welcome to update #137!
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May 31, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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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)
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Child exploitation - part 1
Child exploitation - part 1
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May 21, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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Fortunately, there are some strategies that are having impact.

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Three school improvement priorities (no.1)
Well hello there, and welcome to update #138!
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May 22, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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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…
May 17, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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May 17, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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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

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Webinar recording: High challenge, low threat in the classroom
Webinar recording: High challenge, low threat in the classroom
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May 7, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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April 24, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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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

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LGBT Inclusion in Catholic RE
LGBT Inclusion in Catholic RE
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April 24, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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April 30, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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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
LGBT Inclusion in Catholic RE
LGBT Inclusion in Catholic RE
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April 30, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Book your ticket for my free zoom meeting on 14 May at 16.00 on how to use #RootedinReading to enhance the #ReadingCulture in your secondary school @stevewillshaw.bsky.social www.wixevents.com/viewEvent/v2...
Using Rooted in Reading to develop a reading culture in a secondary school | Steve Willshaw
An interactive discussion about the best way to use the resources of the Rooted in Reading range to encourage reading for pleasure in your secondary school.
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April 28, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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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
April 28, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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🧵 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:
April 28, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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#SENDInclusion #GeographyEducation #InclusiveTeaching #SEND #EducationLeadership
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Webinar: Supporting pupils with SEND to access the geography curriculum
Webinar recording: Supporting pupils with SEND to access the geography curriculum
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April 28, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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Listen to Omar Jennings & Mike Gardner delve into the power of oracy to tackle disadvantage🎥✨£ free trial
#OracyInEducation #EquityInEducation
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The Oracy Shift
The Oracy Shift
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April 27, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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Free zoom meeting, 16.00 14 May, using #RootedinReading to develop a #ReadingCulture in your secondary school @stevewillshaw.bsky.social www.wixevents.com/viewEvent/v2...
Using Rooted in Reading to develop a reading culture in a secondary school | Steve Willshaw
An interactive discussion about the best way to use the resources of the Rooted in Reading range to encourage reading for pleasure in your secondary school.
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April 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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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...
National Baccalaureate Trust partner schools workshop, 2025 | Steve Willshaw
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April 26, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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If you are trying to establish a reading culture in your secondary school (and who isn't) you might want to join this free zoom meeting to hear how Rooted in Reading can help. www.wixevents.com/viewEvent/v2... #ReadingforPleasure #ReadingCulture @stevewillshaw.bsky.social
Using Rooted in Reading to develop a reading culture in a secondary school | Steve Willshaw
An interactive discussion about the best way to use the resources of the Rooted in Reading range to encourage reading for pleasure in your secondary school.
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April 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Beautiful drive up to deliver training on #FunctipnalFluency.
April 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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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)
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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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April 18, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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#RaisingAspirations #EducationForAll #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealthMatters #InclusiveEducation
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April 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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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.
April 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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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. 🎥✨
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#InspiringEducators
Born Fighter
Born Fighter
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April 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM