Monthly Archives: February 2021

Originally posted on teaching personally:
…is the sound of me finding something that speaks back to me thoughts I have been having for a rather long time. It is always comforting to have one’s confirmation bias massaged of course, though…

Why do entry rates in EBacc subjects among disadvantaged pupils vary in different parts of the country? Continued here: https://ift.tt/3rVLRoM

I’m pleased to announce that Making Meaning in English is available now. (Quote MME20 for a 20% discount) The book is a discussion on the role of English as a school subject: What is it for? How has… Continued here … Continue reading →

Seeing as all sorts of folks have decided now is a good time to try to get rid of (or at least, reform) GCSEs, I thought I’d offer up my opinions. I should start by saying that, on the whole, … Continue reading →