Adam Boxer
@adamboxereducation.bsky.social
Science teacher
Education Director at Carousel Learning
Teacher Trainer
Series Editor: Springboard Science
Education Director at Carousel Learning
Teacher Trainer
Series Editor: Springboard Science
NEW EPISODE
Shorter one this time, and we deal with phone bans, pedagogy, rubbish senior leaders, and why Adam doesn't like the term "check for listening"
Tune in and share!
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Shorter one this time, and we deal with phone bans, pedagogy, rubbish senior leaders, and why Adam doesn't like the term "check for listening"
Tune in and share!
open.spotify.com/episode/78hi...
Should one student with one phone mean you fail OFSTED?
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November 14, 2025 at 10:52 AM
NEW EPISODE
Shorter one this time, and we deal with phone bans, pedagogy, rubbish senior leaders, and why Adam doesn't like the term "check for listening"
Tune in and share!
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Shorter one this time, and we deal with phone bans, pedagogy, rubbish senior leaders, and why Adam doesn't like the term "check for listening"
Tune in and share!
open.spotify.com/episode/78hi...
Reposted by Adam Boxer
Good post as always, it’s good to think! 👍
NEW POST
Almost every school I know has a list of Teaching and Learning or curriculum "non-negotiables." But is that a good term to use in schools?
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
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Almost every school I know has a list of Teaching and Learning or curriculum "non-negotiables." But is that a good term to use in schools?
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
substack.com/home/post/p-...
November 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Good post as always, it’s good to think! 👍
Reposted by Adam Boxer
Yep, non negotiables = tick box culture.
Non negotiables constrain our amazing teams. We need to trust our teachers.
Also I think non negotiables get in the way of excellence.
Non negotiables constrain our amazing teams. We need to trust our teachers.
Also I think non negotiables get in the way of excellence.
NEW POST
Almost every school I know has a list of Teaching and Learning or curriculum "non-negotiables." But is that a good term to use in schools?
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Almost every school I know has a list of Teaching and Learning or curriculum "non-negotiables." But is that a good term to use in schools?
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
substack.com/home/post/p-...
November 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Yep, non negotiables = tick box culture.
Non negotiables constrain our amazing teams. We need to trust our teachers.
Also I think non negotiables get in the way of excellence.
Non negotiables constrain our amazing teams. We need to trust our teachers.
Also I think non negotiables get in the way of excellence.
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This rang true to me. I feel I've had more of a learning squiggle than a curve in my life as a teacher, and going against the flow can be exhausting and demoralising.
NEW POST
We talk a lot about getting better at teaching, but perhaps we don't talk enough about getting worse at teaching.
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We talk a lot about getting better at teaching, but perhaps we don't talk enough about getting worse at teaching.
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Getting worse at teaching
We talk a lot about how teachers get better at teaching, but don’t think enough about how teachers can get worse at teaching.
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November 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
This rang true to me. I feel I've had more of a learning squiggle than a curve in my life as a teacher, and going against the flow can be exhausting and demoralising.
NEW POST
Almost every school I know has a list of Teaching and Learning or curriculum "non-negotiables." But is that a good term to use in schools?
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Almost every school I know has a list of Teaching and Learning or curriculum "non-negotiables." But is that a good term to use in schools?
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
substack.com/home/post/p-...
November 2, 2025 at 6:56 PM
NEW POST
Almost every school I know has a list of Teaching and Learning or curriculum "non-negotiables." But is that a good term to use in schools?
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Almost every school I know has a list of Teaching and Learning or curriculum "non-negotiables." But is that a good term to use in schools?
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Reposted by Adam Boxer
NEW EPISODE
This week, we're joined by @JackWorthNFER, an economist studying the teacher labour market, to explore the history and future or recruitment and retention. It's MEGA nerdy, and super fascinating.
Tune in and share here 👇👇
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This week, we're joined by @JackWorthNFER, an economist studying the teacher labour market, to explore the history and future or recruitment and retention. It's MEGA nerdy, and super fascinating.
Tune in and share here 👇👇
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What's going on with recruitment and retention? With Jack Worth
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October 24, 2025 at 6:05 AM
NEW EPISODE
This week, we're joined by @JackWorthNFER, an economist studying the teacher labour market, to explore the history and future or recruitment and retention. It's MEGA nerdy, and super fascinating.
Tune in and share here 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/20PH...
This week, we're joined by @JackWorthNFER, an economist studying the teacher labour market, to explore the history and future or recruitment and retention. It's MEGA nerdy, and super fascinating.
Tune in and share here 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/20PH...
Reposted by Adam Boxer
Very interesting (and a little sad)….the reason for getting worse was not what I was expecting.
NEW POST
We talk a lot about getting better at teaching, but perhaps we don't talk enough about getting worse at teaching.
open.substack.com/pub/adamboxe...
We talk a lot about getting better at teaching, but perhaps we don't talk enough about getting worse at teaching.
open.substack.com/pub/adamboxe...
Getting worse at teaching
We talk a lot about how teachers get better at teaching, but don’t think enough about how teachers can get worse at teaching.
open.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Very interesting (and a little sad)….the reason for getting worse was not what I was expecting.
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Enjoyed this post and would also add that having really felt as though I was stagnating a couple of years ago, it led to significant dissatisfaction. A new context made all the difference.
NEW POST
We talk a lot about getting better at teaching, but perhaps we don't talk enough about getting worse at teaching.
open.substack.com/pub/adamboxe...
We talk a lot about getting better at teaching, but perhaps we don't talk enough about getting worse at teaching.
open.substack.com/pub/adamboxe...
Getting worse at teaching
We talk a lot about how teachers get better at teaching, but don’t think enough about how teachers can get worse at teaching.
open.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Enjoyed this post and would also add that having really felt as though I was stagnating a couple of years ago, it led to significant dissatisfaction. A new context made all the difference.
NEW EPISODE
This week, we're joined by @JackWorthNFER, an economist studying the teacher labour market, to explore the history and future or recruitment and retention. It's MEGA nerdy, and super fascinating.
Tune in and share here 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/20PH...
This week, we're joined by @JackWorthNFER, an economist studying the teacher labour market, to explore the history and future or recruitment and retention. It's MEGA nerdy, and super fascinating.
Tune in and share here 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/20PH...
What's going on with recruitment and retention? With Jack Worth
open.spotify.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:05 AM
NEW EPISODE
This week, we're joined by @JackWorthNFER, an economist studying the teacher labour market, to explore the history and future or recruitment and retention. It's MEGA nerdy, and super fascinating.
Tune in and share here 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/20PH...
This week, we're joined by @JackWorthNFER, an economist studying the teacher labour market, to explore the history and future or recruitment and retention. It's MEGA nerdy, and super fascinating.
Tune in and share here 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/20PH...
NEW POST
We talk a lot about getting better at teaching, but perhaps we don't talk enough about getting worse at teaching.
open.substack.com/pub/adamboxe...
We talk a lot about getting better at teaching, but perhaps we don't talk enough about getting worse at teaching.
open.substack.com/pub/adamboxe...
Getting worse at teaching
We talk a lot about how teachers get better at teaching, but don’t think enough about how teachers can get worse at teaching.
open.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
NEW POST
We talk a lot about getting better at teaching, but perhaps we don't talk enough about getting worse at teaching.
open.substack.com/pub/adamboxe...
We talk a lot about getting better at teaching, but perhaps we don't talk enough about getting worse at teaching.
open.substack.com/pub/adamboxe...
Reposted by Adam Boxer
NEW EPISODE
This one was quite hard for me to do, as we talk about antisemitism in England, and the security measures that the Jewish community has to take in schools and synagogues.
Tune in and share if you can!
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This one was quite hard for me to do, as we talk about antisemitism in England, and the security measures that the Jewish community has to take in schools and synagogues.
Tune in and share if you can!
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Why do Jewish schools need security? Adam opens up about antisemitism
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October 17, 2025 at 6:07 AM
NEW EPISODE
This one was quite hard for me to do, as we talk about antisemitism in England, and the security measures that the Jewish community has to take in schools and synagogues.
Tune in and share if you can!
open.spotify.com/episode/18IO...
This one was quite hard for me to do, as we talk about antisemitism in England, and the security measures that the Jewish community has to take in schools and synagogues.
Tune in and share if you can!
open.spotify.com/episode/18IO...
Reposted by Adam Boxer
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“Observing others is critically important work, and giving feedback is a privilege”
“Observing others is critically important work, and giving feedback is a privilege”
October 19, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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“Observing others is critically important work, and giving feedback is a privilege”
“Observing others is critically important work, and giving feedback is a privilege”
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On a road trip in #Laos this week and there are some looong drives! Starting on the latest They Behave For Me podcast but seeking your #EdusSky recommendations for anything else. @adamboxereducation.bsky.social @amymayforrester.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 1:19 AM
On a road trip in #Laos this week and there are some looong drives! Starting on the latest They Behave For Me podcast but seeking your #EdusSky recommendations for anything else. @adamboxereducation.bsky.social @amymayforrester.bsky.social
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"But observing others is critically important work, and giving feedback is a privilege. We have a professional and ethical duty to take it seriously, and the least we can do for our colleagues is to put in the hard yards to be ready to deliver it."
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October 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
"But observing others is critically important work, and giving feedback is a privilege. We have a professional and ethical duty to take it seriously, and the least we can do for our colleagues is to put in the hard yards to be ready to deliver it."
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Reposted by Adam Boxer
Excellent blog on being able to observe lessons well. However, Adam may be disappointed to hear that I thought it was not that spicy 🌶️ a take. Pretty much Lemon & Herb on the Nando’s scale.
October 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Excellent blog on being able to observe lessons well. However, Adam may be disappointed to hear that I thought it was not that spicy 🌶️ a take. Pretty much Lemon & Herb on the Nando’s scale.
Reposted by Adam Boxer
"But observing others is critically important work, and giving feedback is a privilege. We have a professional and ethical duty to take it seriously, and the least we can do for our colleagues is to put in the hard yards to be ready to deliver it."
October 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
"But observing others is critically important work, and giving feedback is a privilege. We have a professional and ethical duty to take it seriously, and the least we can do for our colleagues is to put in the hard yards to be ready to deliver it."
NEW EPISODE
This one was quite hard for me to do, as we talk about antisemitism in England, and the security measures that the Jewish community has to take in schools and synagogues.
Tune in and share if you can!
open.spotify.com/episode/18IO...
This one was quite hard for me to do, as we talk about antisemitism in England, and the security measures that the Jewish community has to take in schools and synagogues.
Tune in and share if you can!
open.spotify.com/episode/18IO...
Why do Jewish schools need security? Adam opens up about antisemitism
open.spotify.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:07 AM
NEW EPISODE
This one was quite hard for me to do, as we talk about antisemitism in England, and the security measures that the Jewish community has to take in schools and synagogues.
Tune in and share if you can!
open.spotify.com/episode/18IO...
This one was quite hard for me to do, as we talk about antisemitism in England, and the security measures that the Jewish community has to take in schools and synagogues.
Tune in and share if you can!
open.spotify.com/episode/18IO...
October 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Reposted by Adam Boxer
The most read article of the week was ‘School Improvement Starts Here: Behaviour, Attention, Participation, and Memory’ by @adamboxereducation.bsky.social 📚
October 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The most read article of the week was ‘School Improvement Starts Here: Behaviour, Attention, Participation, and Memory’ by @adamboxereducation.bsky.social 📚
Reposted by Adam Boxer
NEW EPISODE
Knowledge organsiers: what are they, and are they worth it?
Observations: are they constructive or micro-managerial?
Feedback: how should we deliver it? In person or via email?
All this and more, tune in and share 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/03UY...
Knowledge organsiers: what are they, and are they worth it?
Observations: are they constructive or micro-managerial?
Feedback: how should we deliver it? In person or via email?
All this and more, tune in and share 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/03UY...
Are knowledge organisers worth it, and how to observe and be observed
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October 10, 2025 at 6:04 AM
NEW EPISODE
Knowledge organsiers: what are they, and are they worth it?
Observations: are they constructive or micro-managerial?
Feedback: how should we deliver it? In person or via email?
All this and more, tune in and share 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/03UY...
Knowledge organsiers: what are they, and are they worth it?
Observations: are they constructive or micro-managerial?
Feedback: how should we deliver it? In person or via email?
All this and more, tune in and share 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/03UY...
Reposted by Adam Boxer
So, my #followFriday this week is @adamboxereducation.bsky.social! Most of you are probably already following him but, if not, you should especially as he has started blogging again. Just the best on practical actionable behaviour tips.
October 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
So, my #followFriday this week is @adamboxereducation.bsky.social! Most of you are probably already following him but, if not, you should especially as he has started blogging again. Just the best on practical actionable behaviour tips.
NEW EPISODE
Knowledge organsiers: what are they, and are they worth it?
Observations: are they constructive or micro-managerial?
Feedback: how should we deliver it? In person or via email?
All this and more, tune in and share 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/03UY...
Knowledge organsiers: what are they, and are they worth it?
Observations: are they constructive or micro-managerial?
Feedback: how should we deliver it? In person or via email?
All this and more, tune in and share 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/03UY...
Are knowledge organisers worth it, and how to observe and be observed
open.spotify.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:04 AM
NEW EPISODE
Knowledge organsiers: what are they, and are they worth it?
Observations: are they constructive or micro-managerial?
Feedback: how should we deliver it? In person or via email?
All this and more, tune in and share 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/03UY...
Knowledge organsiers: what are they, and are they worth it?
Observations: are they constructive or micro-managerial?
Feedback: how should we deliver it? In person or via email?
All this and more, tune in and share 👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/03UY...
Reposted by Adam Boxer
Dipping back into this again for a quick read on interleaving. 👍 always useful. @adamboxereducation.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Dipping back into this again for a quick read on interleaving. 👍 always useful. @adamboxereducation.bsky.social
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Salad Fingers gets a mention this week 😂 my head went there at the same time as @amymayforrester.bsky.social 😂 I almost shouted it out loud when she couldn't think of its name 😂
New episode!
With the effervescent @heymrshallahan.bsky.social to talk all things data!
Is behaviour better in primary or secondary?
Is behaviour getting better?
Should we ban skirts?
Are teachers "content" in their jobs?
All this and more tune in and share!
open.spotify.com/episode/44PH...
With the effervescent @heymrshallahan.bsky.social to talk all things data!
Is behaviour better in primary or secondary?
Is behaviour getting better?
Should we ban skirts?
Are teachers "content" in their jobs?
All this and more tune in and share!
open.spotify.com/episode/44PH...
Is behaviour better in primaries or secondaries? With Grainne Hallahan
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October 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Salad Fingers gets a mention this week 😂 my head went there at the same time as @amymayforrester.bsky.social 😂 I almost shouted it out loud when she couldn't think of its name 😂
Reposted by Adam Boxer
New episode!
With the effervescent @heymrshallahan.bsky.social to talk all things data!
Is behaviour better in primary or secondary?
Is behaviour getting better?
Should we ban skirts?
Are teachers "content" in their jobs?
All this and more tune in and share!
open.spotify.com/episode/44PH...
With the effervescent @heymrshallahan.bsky.social to talk all things data!
Is behaviour better in primary or secondary?
Is behaviour getting better?
Should we ban skirts?
Are teachers "content" in their jobs?
All this and more tune in and share!
open.spotify.com/episode/44PH...
Is behaviour better in primaries or secondaries? With Grainne Hallahan
open.spotify.com
October 3, 2025 at 6:17 AM
New episode!
With the effervescent @heymrshallahan.bsky.social to talk all things data!
Is behaviour better in primary or secondary?
Is behaviour getting better?
Should we ban skirts?
Are teachers "content" in their jobs?
All this and more tune in and share!
open.spotify.com/episode/44PH...
With the effervescent @heymrshallahan.bsky.social to talk all things data!
Is behaviour better in primary or secondary?
Is behaviour getting better?
Should we ban skirts?
Are teachers "content" in their jobs?
All this and more tune in and share!
open.spotify.com/episode/44PH...