I think Maths teachers are so skilful - I reckon the bored bit isn’t something I reckon would happen.
11.03.2026 18:14
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I think Maths teachers are so skilful - I reckon the bored bit isn’t something I reckon would happen.
Agree with you there. We’re finding, more so in English, increasing numbers that have such low levels of literacy/numeracy they can access little. However they need intensive intervention aside from any setting mixed or set on prior attainment.
Year 7 yes, 8 perhaps, 9 maybe? We always used to way back in t’ day, when I started.
One of my all time favourites (definitely my favourite cover art)
.. we found better engagement e.g. asking more questions
.. improved work in books
.. improved Oracy
.. fewer behaviour issues
.. better progress
Only real challenges they faced were in lower sets in Maths and Science
KS3 Mixed groups seems a 'no brainer' to me and I'm a science teacher!!!
I read the article and found myself nodding along all the way through. We've been shadowing students this year to see what a school day is like for them. Most are LPA and/or EHCP/LAC/PP/subject to care plans etc. The +ve impact on their experience in Mixed classes compared to sets was noticeable..
I think it is much more than prestige, it is about equity, motivation, entitlement, student self worth, progress and learning. 5 yrs in classes with same students, likely poorer behaviour, higher levels of EaL, PP, SEND is a tough gig. Personally I'm all for Mixed Prior attainment across KS3.
In my experience you might get a tokenistic gesture towards this but in reality it's very unlikely to happen at any scale that will be impactful.
Morning all, easy pick for me this morning. Have a good one.
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Morning all, My morning routine!! Have a great day.
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NEW blog post: on the anatomy of great #classroom_explanations and the importance of #relationship
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Reading comprehension is not a skill. It’s an outcome of what you know. Strategies plateau. Knowledge compounds.
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“High standards and inclusion are two sides of the same coin.”
After reading the white paper carefully and discussing it during a SENCo forum this week, I’ve written on the shift in language, and what some of this might mean for schools in practice.
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Thanks Aaron. Lets hope this gets a bit of momentum.
Deputy Principal and lead for Teaching and Learning across a MAT(Yr5-13 6000 students)
North east - large 11-18 secondary - fully comprehensive >35% PP, 21% SEND, >30% EAL
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Morning all, another bit of easy going hip hop this morning. This one is a classic.
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Morning all, this one seems to fit the theme. Have great day.
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"As the exam season approaches, older students will likely be receiving (or searching for) helpful revision advice.
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Morning all, very old school indie. This LP was my first ever cassette. All the best.
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Should probably write this up properly. On what I think is the fundamental flaw in the underpinning principles in the SEND white paper and why I think it makes failure inevitable.
Morning all, a bit of Mississippi delta blues to kick off with. Jack White cited this as a big influence. All the best
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We’ll done Karl. Richly deserved.
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Whoops let's try that again!!
Morning all, I defy anyone who watches this and doesn't want to be in a rock band!! Have a grand day everyone.
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Check. Adapt.
A useful resource for teachers shared by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF)
"Many misunderstand, so pause and fix.
Some are unsure, so adapt support.
Most understand, so extend and support."
Morning all, I defy anyone who watches this and doesn't want to be in a rock band!! Have a grand day everyone.
Never heard this before. What a great track.
Morning all, quite a lot of rage in this one
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