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Joined May 2020
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Six years of connecting teachers of English and Literacy in Scotland. Join us on Teams by following the link in our bio or by asking a colleague to request an add. #TeachersHelpingTeachers 💪 #EnglishScotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #MyXAnniversary
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Education Scotland@EducationScotSep 21
Do you want to be actively engaged in our work at ES? We're now seeking applications for Education Scotland Associates (ESAs). As part of the role ESAs will help to support improvement activity across Scotland's education landscape. Find out more 👉 ow.ly/UmpG50ZOhkl
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Happy Friday! 😄 #EnglishScotland
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The trick to getting kids reading again is the same as it ever was: cram every available surface of your home with books, limit their access to brain-destroying technology, wait for them to get bored and watch them flourish both spiritually and intellectually.
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Chris Curtis@Xris32Jul 12
I said I would share this because it was important. The British Library have a padlet of their popular English resources. Something we missed as a result of their cyberattack. You can access them with these QR codes. @britishlibrary
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Thinking Reading
@ThinkReadHQJul 7
We have the knowledge we need to teach all children & adolescents to read. The solutions are far cheaper than the ongoing costs of illiteracy. With thanks to @Kathy_Rastle for sharing her expertise on "Inside the Reading Gap" podcast.
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EnglishGCSE.co.uk
@EnglishGCSEcoukJul 8
FREE English poetry teaching resources and lessons - ideal for the end of term englishgcse.co.uk/search?q=p… #teamenglish #edutwitter #teachertwitter #teachers #teach #teaching #endofterm #school #english #poetry #poems
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Tes magazine@tesJul 7
Can we trust cognitive load theory? It has evolved so much over the years and has now become so complicated that it’s best teachers only consider it a ‘rule of thumb’, writes @cbokhove tes.com/magazine/teaching-le…

Why cognitive load may be less important than you think

The idea that our brains can only process so much information at once has become central to evidence-informed teaching, but cognitive load theory should only ever be a ‘rule of thumb’, says Christian...

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National Literacy Trust@Literacy_TrustJul 6
Looking for routes into reading for your secondary pupils? Join our teenage reading seminar and discover new strategies for your school reading culture. 🎟️ Book tickets for the Glasgow event: literacytrust.org.uk/events/… #NationalYearOfReading2026
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Darren Leslie@dnleslieJul 6
The Education Endowment Foundation has published its new guidance on Inclusive Teaching today, and I think it will become one of the most important resources for schools this year.
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Alex Quigley@AlexJQuigleyJul 6
The new Education Endowment Foundation 'Guide to Inclusive Teaching' goes live today. It explores universal teaching alongside adaptations and additional support. Explore the guide, the evidence base, and the additional CPD resources here: educationendowmentfoundation…
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T. S. Eliot Foundation@eliotfoundationJul 2
'Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal...' From Eliot's 1920 essay on Jacobean and Caroline playwright Philip Massinger. Read the essay here: bit.ly/4v1j82f #tseliot #philipmassinger #poets #playwrights #poetry
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Education Scotland@EducationScotJun 23
With the end of term now on the horizon for many, here is a message from our Chief Executive, Donna McMaster.
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Barrington Stoke@BarringtonStokeJun 24
It's #MidsummersDay! What better time to look ahead to these two gorgeous books publishing next week. Whether you're seeking enchanting Shakespearian comedy or a cosy murder mystery, we've got your young readers covered with these magical stories for the long midsummer nights ☀️
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National Literacy Trust@Literacy_TrustJun 24
New research on #NationalWritingDay... Is the tide starting to turn on children and young people's writing? To sustain this early progress, schools need more support to help every young person find confidence and value in their writing. Read more: literacytrust.org.uk/writing…
Image showing a birds eye view of a shoreline with waves lapping against the sand. Text overlay reads: Last year, writing enjoyment among children and young people hit a 15-year low. In 2026, there are signs of a quiet resurgence. Bar chart compares 2025 (26.6%) with 2026 (28.7%)

ALT Image showing a birds eye view of a shoreline with waves lapping against the sand. Text overlay reads: Last year, writing enjoyment among children and young people hit a 15-year low. In 2026, there are signs of a quiet resurgence. Bar chart compares 2025 (26.6%) with 2026 (28.7%)

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Too hot to work? #EnglishScotland
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Alex Quigley@AlexJQuigleyJun 22
‘Literacy Essentials for Every Teacher’ What teachers need to know & do when it comes to reading, writing, vocabulary and talk. Chapters on literacy and assessment, along with supporting SEND students too. Grab a copy for summer now: amzn.eu/d/07fCaE5q
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Obsessed with this Canterbury Tales coloring book (1973) with excerpts from the original Middle English.
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Tes magazine@tesJun 22
We know how unpleasant it is trying to teach in a hot classroom – but how exactly do high temperatures affect learning? @jasminenorden explores the scientific research tes.com/magazine/teaching-le…

How hot is too hot to learn?

Climate change means heatwaves in the UK are becoming increasingly common. Dr Laurence Wainwright explains what that means for cognition

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🇬🇧 TeacherToolkit.co.uk
@TeacherToolkitJun 21
What do teachers really know about the science of learning? Over the last year, I have been gathering data from teachers and school leaders to understand confidence levels in: • Working memory • Retrieval practice • Metacognition • Cognitive science • Neuroeducation The findings reveal something interesting: Teachers are generally confident in their own classroom practice. However, many believe their institutions struggle to apply these ideas consistently across departments and subjects. Is the challenge teacher knowledge, or implementation? Read the full analysis: teachertoolkit.co.uk/2026/06… #ScienceOfLearning

State of the Nation: The Science of Learning in Classrooms

Survey data reveals what teachers really know about the science of learning, highlighting confidence, implementation gaps and CPD priorities.

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Just read about the No More Marking AI experiment and much as I love @daisychristo’s work on loads of things, I really, really don’t like it. I found the feedback gave me deep uncanny valley feelings that I just can’t shake. AI marking for English is definitely not for me. 1/2
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