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I wasn’t aware it was quite that bad, how utterly disgusting.

Oh thank you! I will pass that on!

Two students today asked me why and how I became a history teacher: one in year ten, other year 9. Both are really interested and have started looking at PGCE courses.

Photo from interval, Milton Keynes theatre.

A delayed birthday present to see Dear England in Milton Keynes. All the feelings, all the way through.

Well done Gemma! I really look forward to reading it. X

Thank you Ali!

Thank you! I’ll have a read of the latter and dig up the former. That is so incredibly kind of you, thank you and Merry Christmas!

Thank you, just to clarify, curriculum time? Thanks Dave! This has been most enlightening.

Kids can be amazing, wonderful and just so cool!

Thank you for sharing!

Thank you. Why don’t think you struggle to reach the language? Lack of framework or guidance? Too complicated? No time…? Sorry for all the questions but this is so so helpful.

This is an absolute staple and I’ve read this again recently and, have set as reading for PGCE students. There are some really useful bits in there -Rachel is just incredible!

Followed by an impromptu play date which involved decorating said gingerbread.

Just realised I wrote the word ‘explicitly’ twice in one sentence. It’s been a busy day.

Thank you Dave. Can students:

1. Identify it effectively?
2. Find a language to describe or even explain it?

I find the thematic GCSE papers really lend themselves to change and continuity.

Thank you! That’s so helpful. Have a wonderful Christmas!

Thank you Ali! That is soo incredibly useful, I’m reading a fair bit for subject knowledge but should have really thought about how it is written about by a historian.

Thank you so much! I can see how this would lend itself to continuity over time. What, if any, guidance or even criteria do you use to help students engage with it as a SOC?

Anyone explicitly teach continuity explicitly? We do so as part of change but I’m interested in what continuity could look like for history teachers. Thank you so far to L (not on here), @egcarr.bsky.social and @alistairdickins.bsky.social

Today is peak preparation for Christmas Day: muppets Christmas carol, ice skating, gingerbread making and finally crib service. I’m covered in flour but feeling pretty festive.

I’m excited to read this! Hope you are well?

Link: www.hrp.org.uk/schools/insp...

Do you know an inspirational UK based history teacher?

Historic Royal Palaces has launched the ‘Inspiring History Teaching Awards’ which recognises the work of teachers who ignite a love and appreciation for the past.

I’m so grateful to be a judge for the Eastern Region.

On the plus side, I bought a book to read for the @histassoc.bsky.social fellowship, recommended by @davidrawlings.bsky.social and I’m quite excited by this.

Husband away in Canada and H returns to his usual sleeping habit of waking half an hour early. Milk curdled in coffee. Today, thankfully is a calmer day.

November.

Oh Sally! I was just thinking of a way of saying this and you beat me to it!

Thank you!!

Thank you! So much colour choice!!

Thank you!!