English FE teacher
@matthew-ruddle.bsky.social
GCSE English teacher in FE. British-American based in the UK.
https://matthewenglishfe.wordpress.com/
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I'm not doing Black Friday discounts this year.
It’s just me in my Manchester studio. I can't compete with big brands slashing prices.
Every purchase keeps my tiny business going.
Shop independent this Christmas gailmyerscough.co.uk
It’s just me in my Manchester studio. I can't compete with big brands slashing prices.
Every purchase keeps my tiny business going.
Shop independent this Christmas gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:24 AM
I'm not doing Black Friday discounts this year.
It’s just me in my Manchester studio. I can't compete with big brands slashing prices.
Every purchase keeps my tiny business going.
Shop independent this Christmas gailmyerscough.co.uk
It’s just me in my Manchester studio. I can't compete with big brands slashing prices.
Every purchase keeps my tiny business going.
Shop independent this Christmas gailmyerscough.co.uk
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve attended:
Robyn
Prince
Pet Shop Boys
Janelle Monae
Cyndi Lauper
Robyn
Prince
Pet Shop Boys
Janelle Monae
Cyndi Lauper
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve attended:
Against Me!
The Beach Boys
Chat Pile
Britney Spears
Bob Dylan
Against Me!
The Beach Boys
Chat Pile
Britney Spears
Bob Dylan
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve attended:
Pulp
Nine Inch Nails
Joanna Newsom
Prince
The Cramps
Pulp
Nine Inch Nails
Joanna Newsom
Prince
The Cramps
November 28, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve attended:
Robyn
Prince
Pet Shop Boys
Janelle Monae
Cyndi Lauper
Robyn
Prince
Pet Shop Boys
Janelle Monae
Cyndi Lauper
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Story Skeleton—Magpie Murders
In a genre as established as mystery, it’s not easy to do something new.
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/m...
#storystructure #writingcommunity #booksky
In a genre as established as mystery, it’s not easy to do something new.
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/m...
#storystructure #writingcommunity #booksky
Story Skeleton—Magpie Murders
In a genre as established as mystery, it’s not easy to do something new.
darlingaxe.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Story Skeleton—Magpie Murders
In a genre as established as mystery, it’s not easy to do something new.
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/m...
#storystructure #writingcommunity #booksky
In a genre as established as mystery, it’s not easy to do something new.
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/m...
#storystructure #writingcommunity #booksky
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New post up on the Chopping Blog 🪓🪓
Story Skeleton—Magpie Murders
In a genre as established as mystery, it’s not easy to do something new.
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/m...
#storystructure #writingcommunity #booksky
In a genre as established as mystery, it’s not easy to do something new.
darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/m...
#storystructure #writingcommunity #booksky
Story Skeleton—Magpie Murders
In a genre as established as mystery, it’s not easy to do something new.
darlingaxe.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:14 AM
New post up on the Chopping Blog 🪓🪓
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Aw reet!
As it’s #LancashireDay I’m going to give away a Northern Sky A4 unframed print. Inspired by my hometown of Blackburn and Nick Drake.
Repost and follow me to enter.
I’ll pick a winner after 9pm (27 Nov)
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/product-page...
As it’s #LancashireDay I’m going to give away a Northern Sky A4 unframed print. Inspired by my hometown of Blackburn and Nick Drake.
Repost and follow me to enter.
I’ll pick a winner after 9pm (27 Nov)
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/product-page...
November 27, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Aw reet!
As it’s #LancashireDay I’m going to give away a Northern Sky A4 unframed print. Inspired by my hometown of Blackburn and Nick Drake.
Repost and follow me to enter.
I’ll pick a winner after 9pm (27 Nov)
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/product-page...
As it’s #LancashireDay I’m going to give away a Northern Sky A4 unframed print. Inspired by my hometown of Blackburn and Nick Drake.
Repost and follow me to enter.
I’ll pick a winner after 9pm (27 Nov)
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/product-page...
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Are you subscribed to our LinkedIn newsletter yet? #AmplifyFE www.linkedin.com/pulse/monthl...
Monthly News Digest - Issue 051 November 2025
AmplifyFE is a network to connect and amplify communities of practice for digital learning, teaching and assessment in vocational education. Visit our website to learn more about how to get started, f...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Good morning Sunday folks!
It’s time for the #Edujobs #EduSky bulletin for those educators looking for a non-classroom, non-school job that uses your skills and experiences as teachers and leaders.
Please wave 👋 if you’re watching
Let us know when you land a job from here!
It’s time for the #Edujobs #EduSky bulletin for those educators looking for a non-classroom, non-school job that uses your skills and experiences as teachers and leaders.
Please wave 👋 if you’re watching
Let us know when you land a job from here!
looking for a job right now sign with magnifying glass
ALT: looking for a job right now sign with magnifying glass
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November 23, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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A couple of cool t-shirts arrived today from @gailmyerscough.co.uk Her designs are so creative - it’s good to shop independently!
November 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM
A couple of cool t-shirts arrived today from @gailmyerscough.co.uk Her designs are so creative - it’s good to shop independently!
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Check out this event coming up next week, shared via our #AmplifyFE FE Diary of Events
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Free CPD Opportunity for FE Educators - Luminate TLA Lightning Talks Wednesday 26 November, 4:00-5:00pm, Online
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November 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Check out this event coming up next week, shared via our #AmplifyFE FE Diary of Events
padlet.com/AmplifyFE/am...
padlet.com/AmplifyFE/am...
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What happens when you interview 700 teenagers about how they actually navigate their online and offline worlds? You learn so, so much about the reality of their lived experiences. This report is riveting from start to finish, and whether you live in England or not.
demos.co.uk/wp-content/u...
demos.co.uk/wp-content/u...
demos.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
What happens when you interview 700 teenagers about how they actually navigate their online and offline worlds? You learn so, so much about the reality of their lived experiences. This report is riveting from start to finish, and whether you live in England or not.
demos.co.uk/wp-content/u...
demos.co.uk/wp-content/u...
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How the fuck anyone is still taken-in by this load of expensive balderdash, is beyond me!
It's 2025.
Are people STILL this feeble?
It's 2025.
Are people STILL this feeble?
November 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
How the fuck anyone is still taken-in by this load of expensive balderdash, is beyond me!
It's 2025.
Are people STILL this feeble?
It's 2025.
Are people STILL this feeble?
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Terrible news: Rachel Cooke has died. She was 56.
When I was lucky enough to commission her at The Observer, I wanted her to write everything. She was seriously witty and crystalline in her argument when being serious, which she was on a dazzling range of topics. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
When I was lucky enough to commission her at The Observer, I wanted her to write everything. She was seriously witty and crystalline in her argument when being serious, which she was on a dazzling range of topics. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Remembering Rachel Cooke | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Terrible news: Rachel Cooke has died. She was 56.
When I was lucky enough to commission her at The Observer, I wanted her to write everything. She was seriously witty and crystalline in her argument when being serious, which she was on a dazzling range of topics. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
When I was lucky enough to commission her at The Observer, I wanted her to write everything. She was seriously witty and crystalline in her argument when being serious, which she was on a dazzling range of topics. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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Gail's designs and makes such lovely things.
She designed my company logo too, which is ace.
And she's so nice also.
If you have mid century modern in your home it's the perfect addition.
She designed my company logo too, which is ace.
And she's so nice also.
If you have mid century modern in your home it's the perfect addition.
Tough time for freelance artists and the amazingly talented @gailmyerscough.co.uk is having a tough week sales wise. Have a look at her wonderful site! I’d be very grateful (as would she!). Please share! Thank you!
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Gail Myerscough | Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator | Manchester
Discover a world of bold and colourful prints, homewares and stationery by Gail Myerscough, a surface pattern designer and illustrator. Designed in Manchester, made in the UK.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Gail's designs and makes such lovely things.
She designed my company logo too, which is ace.
And she's so nice also.
If you have mid century modern in your home it's the perfect addition.
She designed my company logo too, which is ace.
And she's so nice also.
If you have mid century modern in your home it's the perfect addition.
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Tough time for freelance artists and the amazingly talented @gailmyerscough.co.uk is having a tough week sales wise. Have a look at her wonderful site! I’d be very grateful (as would she!). Please share! Thank you!
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Gail Myerscough | Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator | Manchester
Discover a world of bold and colourful prints, homewares and stationery by Gail Myerscough, a surface pattern designer and illustrator. Designed in Manchester, made in the UK.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Tough time for freelance artists and the amazingly talented @gailmyerscough.co.uk is having a tough week sales wise. Have a look at her wonderful site! I’d be very grateful (as would she!). Please share! Thank you!
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
It's Friday which means it's time for my latest weekly teaching reflection: matthewenglishfe.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/t...
This one is about facing a particularly challenging group of learners. #UKFE
This one is about facing a particularly challenging group of learners. #UKFE
Teaching Reflection #9: demotivation
What do you do when a lesson completely falls apart? How do you restore calm when your classroom is a tornado?
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November 14, 2025 at 8:23 AM
It's Friday which means it's time for my latest weekly teaching reflection: matthewenglishfe.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/t...
This one is about facing a particularly challenging group of learners. #UKFE
This one is about facing a particularly challenging group of learners. #UKFE
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What the husband @mjowen174.bsky.social says is true.
It’s been a bit quiet in my shop lately.
If you’re looking for #Christmas cards and gifts please have a look at my website.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
A repost would be lovely too.
It’s been a bit quiet in my shop lately.
If you’re looking for #Christmas cards and gifts please have a look at my website.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
A repost would be lovely too.
November 12, 2025 at 9:52 AM
What the husband @mjowen174.bsky.social says is true.
It’s been a bit quiet in my shop lately.
If you’re looking for #Christmas cards and gifts please have a look at my website.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
A repost would be lovely too.
It’s been a bit quiet in my shop lately.
If you’re looking for #Christmas cards and gifts please have a look at my website.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
A repost would be lovely too.
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Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- [email protected] or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- [email protected] or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
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I'm so, so sick of hearing about immigration. It's like a foghorn 24/7. On the news. In the papers. In the shops and the pub. In the coffee shop. For God's sake just knock it off - yeah it's important, but it's not the only or even the main thing going on.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK seeks inspiration from Denmark to shake up immigration system
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is taking cues from some of the toughest migration laws in Europe.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 9:58 AM
I'm so, so sick of hearing about immigration. It's like a foghorn 24/7. On the news. In the papers. In the shops and the pub. In the coffee shop. For God's sake just knock it off - yeah it's important, but it's not the only or even the main thing going on.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I know it's been hijacked by a TV ad, but I still absolutely love this song. open.spotify.com/track/65hHk4...
#wherelovelives
#wherelovelives
Where Love Lives - Classic Club Mix
open.spotify.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I know it's been hijacked by a TV ad, but I still absolutely love this song. open.spotify.com/track/65hHk4...
#wherelovelives
#wherelovelives
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Good morning 🌅
It’s Sunday which means time for another #Edujobs #EduSky bulletin.
If you’re looking for a job in education but not in a classroom, this next hour is my weekly gift to you.
It’s Sunday which means time for another #Edujobs #EduSky bulletin.
If you’re looking for a job in education but not in a classroom, this next hour is my weekly gift to you.
a looney tunes looking for a job poster with wile e coyote looking through binoculars
ALT: a looney tunes looking for a job poster with wile e coyote looking through binoculars
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November 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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My Christmas cards and wrap are featured on @retrotogo.bsky.social
The wonderful @8bitnorthxstitch.bsky.social gets a mention too.
www.retrotogo.com/2025/11/retr...
The wonderful @8bitnorthxstitch.bsky.social gets a mention too.
www.retrotogo.com/2025/11/retr...
November 9, 2025 at 12:09 PM
My Christmas cards and wrap are featured on @retrotogo.bsky.social
The wonderful @8bitnorthxstitch.bsky.social gets a mention too.
www.retrotogo.com/2025/11/retr...
The wonderful @8bitnorthxstitch.bsky.social gets a mention too.
www.retrotogo.com/2025/11/retr...
I made it to Friday! Here's my latest reflection about teaching GCSE English resit students in FE: matthewenglishfe.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/t... #UKFE #teaching
Teaching Reflection #8: cannibalism
This week has been long, and at times I’ve felt as if I’m going through the motions. But, still, I’ve explored protests, poetry, and cannibalism!
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November 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I made it to Friday! Here's my latest reflection about teaching GCSE English resit students in FE: matthewenglishfe.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/t... #UKFE #teaching