Brilliant day at #Soane26. A wealth of excellent sessions (I was fortunate to see @joshvallance.bsky.social &Otis Blaize deliver brilliant talks) and a buzzing community discussing ideas. Great to present alongside @mrsball.bsky.social on scaffolding history using models and explanations

127ish books in 2025 read and here are my top 10 fiction reads of the year. Wild Dark Shore takes the number one spot but the others aren't really in any particular order. Check them out 👇

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Discussing inclusion by design today at St Mungo’s Academy Glasgow 💕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 high expectations meeting the needs of all learners across the school 🪜 it’s no mean feat! 🙌🏻 @alexjquigley.bsky.social @mrsball.bsky.social @osirisedu.bsky.social @gtcscotland.bsky.social @lambhearttea.bsky.social

It's here! 💥 Couldn't be prouder of this book and 2 years of hard work alongside Alex Fairlamb finally coming to fruition. Really hope people like it and find it useful!

It was a pleasure to speak at the Xavier Catholic Education Trust conference today about The Scaffolding Effect. Great to see the lovely Sam Crome @katejonesteach.bsky.social @trythisteaching.bsky.social as well!

*NEW BLOG POST* A new post from me and @lambhearttea.bsky.social on I, We, You theeducationalimposters.wordpress.com/2025/06/02/i...

I/We/You: Use with caution

Adam Boxer recently posted on X: ‘To me, I/We/You is a powerful way to conceptualise teaching specific things. It is NOT a powerful way to structure lessons. It’s a cycle. And you could have …

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@mrzachg.bsky.social Love this podcast @mrsball.bsky.social The power of scaffolded instruction and adaptive teaching, alongside deliberate, structured support which enables all students to access challenging content!

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As schools move towards structured learning, it’s critical that they consider the scaffolds and adjustments that are needed to help all students achieve - and not fall back into the illusion that a single teacher should plan 30 different lessons for 30 kids. educationrickshaw.com/2025/05/14/s...

Excited to share another free webinar, featuring this time with @blakeharvard.bsky.social. It will be focused on the cognitive processes of attention and encoding teacher explanations - with practical applications infused throughout. Should be a lot of fun! www.eventbrite.com/e/harnessing...

Mark McDaniel, Ian Taylor, @blakeharvard.bsky.social @profkime.bsky.social Daniel Koretz, @musingsofadr.bsky.social @mrsball.bsky.social Lucia Berridge... ... and certainly more that I have forgotten. Plus many many other contributors to the papers we have cited along the way. Thank you to you all

As publication day approaches, a for @paulclinepsy.bsky.social and I to give thanks to all of the fabulous educators and researchers whose work has inspired, informed and shaped the book www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1915261953 🧵 ... and feel free to tag people if missed I've that they're on Bluesky!

Sneak Peak: Our researchED Canada Toronto program (June 6-7/25) is now in preparation. Great cover featuring our star attractions, Dylan Wiliam and Jamie Metsala, and lead sponsors, Steplab, JUMP Math and Spirit of Math. It's easy to reserve tickets on Eventbrite! See you in TO!

Adaptive Teaching and Scaffolding Busy preparing for our CPD golden thread next year by creating a two page overview of the key aspects (this is page 1) This draws heavily from mine and @mrsball.bsky.social book, The Scaffolding Effect : amzn.eu/d/dmjKsOD

I was delighted to speak to @mrzachg.bsky.social recently for his brilliant podcast! We spoke about scaffolding and my upcoming book with @lambhearttea.bsky.social The Scaffolding Effect, and also an exciting upcoming trip to the US and Canada. Link below👇

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S4E32: Rachel Ball on Scaffolded Instruction and Adaptive Teaching

In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I am delighted to host Rachel Ball, Coaching Development Lead at Steplab and a passionate advocate for effective teaching based on the science of learnin…

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I was delighted to speak to @mrzachg.bsky.social recently for his brilliant podcast! We spoke about scaffolding and my upcoming book with @lambhearttea.bsky.social The Scaffolding Effect, and also an exciting upcoming trip to the US and Canada. Link below👇

Privileged to be part of this fantastic line-up!

I can guarantee you will visit a @steplab.bsky.social hub and come away inspired! See coaching in action, hear leaders tell you about their implementation of great PD and speak to teachers on the ground. Link in the thread below to sign up! 👇

Steplab@steplab.bsky.social · last yr.

Want to see an evidence-informed and impactful professional development programme in action⁉️ Why not visit one of our Coaching Hub schools in: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England 🇦🇺 Austrlia 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates Availability throughout the summer! More info and booking details in the comments 👇

Happy Easter! 🐣🐰🥚

📑 The final draft schedule is LIVE! #rEdDubai2025 = 🧠 5 workshops 🎤 2 keynotes ✅ Sessions on pedagogy, feedback, coaching, curriculum, behaviour + more 🎟️ 195 AED → buff.ly/JESQ2hE 📅 April 26 | GEMS Wellington Al Khail #EdResearch #TeacherPD #ScheduleDrop

Extremely excited about this. What a brilliant line-up!

researchED Canada@researchedcanada.bsky.social · last yr.

The Big Reveal: THE FULL CAST of researchED Toronto (June 6-7, 2025) appears in this Slide Show produced by Nidhi Sachdeva utilizing the amazing 7taps app. Thirty speakers - two keynotes, and 28 workshop session speakers. Spread the word. See you in TO! app.7taps.com/e0jePfnaeET0

The LEGEND that is Amjad Ali has said this about The Scaffolding Effect: “What every educator should read… brings complex ideas down to earth” Amjad SERIOUSLY knows his stuff so we are over the moon! Pre-order now: amzn.eu/d/6JLAIeo @mrsball.bsky.social @innerdrive.bsky.social

@steplab.bsky.social are v. excited to be in Toronto for @researchedcanada.bsky.social 6-7 June. We’re keen to visit local schools and find out more about the context in exchange for some free Instructional Coaching or PD training. Get in touch if you’d like to be involved! 🇨🇦@nsachdeva.bsky.social

researchED Canada@researchedcanada.bsky.social · last yr.

Just Posted! The Initial Cast for researchED Canada Toronto Conference (June 6-7, 2025) featuring DYLAN WILIAM and JAMIE METSALA - and a stellar cast, including TOM BENNETT, DANIEL ANSARI, ZACH GROSHELL,JOHN MIGHTON, BARBARA OAKLEY, ANNA STOKKE, JIM HEAL and MEG LEE. Scan for Tickets!

‘Okay which one of you accidentally added Robert Cecil to the chat?’

Did you know we've got a Coaching Skills Builder⁉️ Comprised of 2⃣0⃣ short modules and structured around the coaching conversation 🗣️, it's designed to build the knowledge and skills every effective coach needs Want to find out more 👉 steplab.co/book-a-demo

Absolutely delighted with this feedback from the wonderful @mrspearce.bsky.social for The Scaffolding Effect! Pre-order here amzn.eu/d/4fDQ1cW

Absolutely delighted with this feedback from the wonderful @mrspearce.bsky.social for The Scaffolding Effect! Pre-order here amzn.eu/d/4fDQ1cW

A big thank you to the T&L legend @mrspearce.bsky.social for providing such lovely feedback on The Scaffolding Effect 🪜 Jade says that the book is a “hugely comprehensive review” and that it is “crucial reading.”🤩 Get your pre-order in now👇🏻: amzn.eu/d/i7L7MfD @mrsball.bsky.social

⏰ Time is running out ‼️ Join us in Birmingham for expert training to improve teaching and learning in your school or trust 25 March: Instructional Coaching Intensive 👉 bit.ly/41x6cFG 26 March: Leading Professional Development Intensive 👉 bit.ly/4390vPp

Myself and @lambhearttea.bsky.social were incredibly privileged to have the legend @marymyatt.bsky.social write the foreword for our upcoming book. Check out what she had to say and pre-order here amzn.eu/d/cWJDaVd 💥

The Scaffolding Effect: Supporting All Students to Succeed (The Teacher CPD Academy)

Buy The Scaffolding Effect: Supporting All Students to Succeed (The Teacher CPD Academy) 1 by Ball, Rachel, Fairlamb, Alex (ISBN: 9781032739830) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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