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Alison Schrecker

@schrecal

Humanities Publisher at Hachette Learning (was Hodder Education) particularly Geography, Religious Education, Social Sciences & English but also all things climate education, History, Business, Economics. Plus food, books, dogs. All views my own.

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Opportunity for serving teachers to engage with draft programmes of study for Religious Education and the National Curriculum.
More details and expression of interest form can be found here
natre.org.uk/news/teacher-engagement-opportunity-draft-re-national-curriculum/

15.02.2026 09:13 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Latest data shows that overall recruitment of secondary ITT has improved, but RE is facing a worsening recruitment since bursaries were removed. But help is available πŸ‘‡πŸΌ
natre.org.uk/news/bursary-cut-leads-trainee-teachers-of-re-to-fall-by-a-fifth-so-far-this-year-but-help-is-available/

07.02.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s wonderful to have Dr Vanessa Ogden delivering the keynote at #StrictlyRE. Talking about the existential purpose of RE, the power of RE and the role of teachers as nation builders

31.01.2026 11:55 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s been a very busy January but what better way to end the month than #StrictlyRE. Looking forward to lots of insightful sessions and discussions at this exciting time for the RE community. #NATRE #TeamRE

30.01.2026 21:22 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking forward to this LEAD conference in Lincoln next Monday. @schrecal.bsky.social and I will be sharing publisher insights on CAR, how @hachettelearning.bsky.social resources are created and how we can support teachers going forward. Get your tickets here: events.bookitbee.com/lead-equate-...

19.01.2026 12:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lincoln here I come - really looking forward to taking part in this full day of insights, discussion, and practical guidance on the latest curriculum reforms for geography and history! Here's a link: events.bookitbee.com/lead-equate-... @hachettelearning.bsky.social

14.01.2026 09:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Global Multidimensional Poverty Index report reveals 80% of the AΒ new reportΒ from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) andΒ Oxford Poverty and Human Initiative (OPHI)Β at the University of Oxford has demonstrated that nearly 8 in 10 people living in

www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-10...

03.11.2025 12:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cambridge IGCSE/O-level - Study and exam preparation Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

If you're teaching Cambridge IGCSE/O Level, I'd love your thoughts to help us shape resources to help your students with study/exam preparation - plus if you fully complete you'll receive a 20% discount for our Cambridge IGCSE/O Level student books too www.surveymonkey.com/r/KKGPPTZ

14.10.2025 14:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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An afternoon off at the @HenleyLitFest - such rich and important conversation between @Sathnam and Gary Younge - Empireworld now top of my must read book pile

10.10.2025 14:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This Thursday if you’ve not signed up yet (and if you can’t make it on the day, you should get the recording)

07.10.2025 14:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This Thursday join the brilliant David Gardner for a free webinar as he discusses how to design a geography curriculum that plans for progress in procedural knowledge (Geography skills), including the use of maps and GIS. Sign up: tinyurl.com/2sw2drd2
#geographyteacher

06.10.2025 19:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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What a treat for a stormy Friday evening - Joanna Lumley in conversation with Gyles Brandreth in a tent at the Henley Literary Festival

03.10.2025 21:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great to see you on screen even if I couldn’t be there in person!

20.09.2025 18:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Great to see @jenhistorycw11.bsky.social talking about the narrative journey KS3 to KS4 using Changing Histories @willgoodfellow82.bsky.social @hachettelearning.bsky.social

20.09.2025 14:13 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to my colleague @willgoodfellow82.bsky.social for showcasing our new KS3 Progress in Geography videos at #ttrhums (as sadly not able to attend)

20.09.2025 13:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Currently Streaming! Famida Choudhary invites you to join the chat.

#LiveChat #JoinUs

www.podbean.com/live/TTradio...

20.09.2025 12:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are going to be streaming live very shortly!! Are you going to catch it?

Join us live! streamyard.com/watch/EqrHmK...

#TTRHums

20.09.2025 09:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In two weeks time, we will host our Teachers Talk Humanities event in Manchester and we are delighted that one of our sponsors will be @hachettelearning.bsky.social - Find out more on 20th September at our event. Grab your free ticket here: www.eventbrite.com/e/teacher...

06.09.2025 18:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Calling all History, Geography and RS teachers - Teachers Talk Humanities! Coming to you live and face to face in Manchester. Expert teacher-speakers, networking and more. Saturday 20/09 - FREE tickets available here: www.eventbrite.com/e/teachers-t...

28.08.2025 10:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We've been shortlisted for three Teach Awards πŸŽ‰

πŸš€Rocket Phonics First Steps (Category: Communication, Language & Literacy)
πŸŽ“Hachette Learning Academy (Category: CPD)
πŸ§‘β€πŸ’»MySmartRevision (Category: Curriculum Improvement)

We're extremely proud of this recognition.

20.08.2025 11:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

..and if can’t make tomorrow, the recording can be sent on afterwards

09.06.2025 13:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happening tomorrow- free webinar for any #cambridgeschools teaching #igcsegeography Sign up: tinyurl.com/2jacwf8v

09.06.2025 13:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Preparing to teach the new Cambridge IGCSE & O Level Geography Syllabus. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Cambridge International Education has updated the syllabuses for Cambridge IGCSEβ„’ and O Level Geography for examination from 2027. In this webinar, Jo will run through some of the main changes and hi...

For any Cambridge IGCSE Geography teachers, free webinar next week

Sign up: tinyurl.com/2jacwf8v

#CambridgeSchools #IGCSEGeogr

04.06.2025 05:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Worth going in to the office today - and excited to read the book

08.05.2025 17:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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And then there were 4! Cambridge IGCSE Geography joins Accounting, Business and Economics #cambridgeschools

02.05.2025 19:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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One week today…

30.04.2025 20:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re so proud to receive the Highly Commended Publishers’ Award by @The_GA for our Progress in Geography KS3 2nd Edition.

Huge congratulations to author David Gardner @GeogJazz!

Check out the new Curriculum Handbook: bit.ly/4jBrMz6

#GAConf25 #GeographyTeachers

17.04.2025 13:20 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you were at David Gardner’s session at @GAConf25 and want a closer look at KS3 Progression Framework, do visit the @hachettelearning.bsky.social stand tomorrow

16.04.2025 20:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Impressions of #GAConf25 all good so far - fab to meet some geography legends for 1st time & catch up with authors and other familiar faces

16.04.2025 19:55 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Great to see KS3 Progress in Geography getting recognition at #GAConf2025 @hachettelearning.bsky.social

15.04.2025 18:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0