It was a pleasure to listen to our ECTs sharing their teaching journeys today open.substack.com/pub/shaunall...
Shaun Allison
@shaun-allison.bsky.social
Co-Headteacher at Durrington High School & Author. Passionate about evidence informed practice in education. https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B002TUZZBI
It was a pleasure to listen to our ECTs sharing their teaching journeys today open.substack.com/pub/shaunall...
New from me - inspired by @atharby.bsky.social, how we are fine-tuning cold calling open.substack.com/pub/shaunall...
Fine-Tuning Cold Calling
How are our teachers making cold calling count?
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Our teachers have been sharing how they maintain attention open.substack.com/pub/shaunall...
Beyond Getting Their Attention
What do great teachers do to maintain attention, once they've got it?
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Congratulations to Durrington High School who have been accredited for transforming practice in climate for learning within SSAT’s Framework for Exceptional Education. Find out more: https://ow.ly/BEX550WSX01 #education #schoolsuk #excellence
Purchased
Crown House Publishing@crownhousepub.bsky.social · 12mo agoICYMI! #HowDoTheyDoIt? by @ensermark.bsky.social and @greeborunner.bsky.social hit the shelves yesterday, and initial reviews have been fantastic. Thanks to @andybuckleadership.bsky.social for this one! You can read the reviews in full on Mark and Zoe’s blog at: buff.ly/lFrfmK1 📚: buff.ly/3K6qYvp
*** NEW POST *** What books would every teacher benefit from having read? I take a look (and miraculously avoid recommending any of my own...) www.tes.com/magazine/tea... via @tesmagazine.bsky.social @pepsmccrea.bsky.social @shaun-allison.bsky.social @dtwuva.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social
7 books every new teacher should read
Starting out in teaching can feel overwhelming. Here Mark Enser shares his reading list to offer new teachers some stabilising ‘guidance without gimmicks’
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So proud of this celebration of our fabulous teachers. Thank you to @chrisruneckles.bsky.social for putting it together classteaching.wordpress.com/2025/07/03/t...
Teaching PiPs – Bright Spots
As we head towards the end of our first year implementing our Teaching: Principles in Practice, it seems like the perfect time to celebrate the endeavours of our brilliant teachers who have been wo…
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New from me - Why Curriculum Leaders are the Engine Room of our School open.substack.com/pub/shaunall...
Curriculum Leaders - The Engine Room of the School
What do the most impressive Curriculum Leaders obsess about?
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So the fabulous @anniehewett.bsky.social is leading CPD at Durrington next year. I’ve bought her a gift @ensermark.bsky.social & @greeborunner.bsky.social 😉
NEW - with a hat tip to @atharby.bsky.social - what do we mean by challenge? open.substack.com/pub/shaunall...
Challenge is...
Challenge is a phrase that is used all too often in schools, but what does it really mean?
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NEW - with a hat tip to @atharby.bsky.social - what do we mean by challenge? open.substack.com/pub/shaunall...
Challenge is...
Challenge is a phrase that is used all too often in schools, but what does it really mean?
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How we’ve tried to make professional development more regular and relevant open.substack.com/pub/shaunall...
Mind The Gap
How can we support a more regular and relevant approach to teacher development?
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We are looking to recruit a music teacher for September 2025. Please share dmat.education/vacancy/teac...
Teacher of Music at Durrington High School - September 2025 - Durrington Multi Academy Trust
The Performing Arts department is a strong, versatile and creative team incorporating music and drama. Both are popular with students, with a good uptake at key stage 4, and have a history of success....
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Give a follow to @anniehewett.bsky.social - one of our fabulous AHTs at Durrington
This Department for Education short course on ‘Supporting reading in secondary school’ is an excellent free resource with useful video to build understanding for this crucial area: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Only biologists of a certain vintage will appreciate the sheer beauty of these
We are looking to recruit a PE teacher for September dmat.education/vacancy/teac...
Teacher of PE (Female) at Durrington High School - September 2025 - Durrington Multi Academy Trust
Durrington High School has a thriving and highly successful Physical Education department staffed by an enthusiastic and experienced team of 9 specialist staff. Our vision is to be outstanding within ...
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