Tom Brooks

Weekly Spelling Tests Are Dead – And Good Riddance! Ah, the weekly spelling test – a staple of British primary education right up there with hymn assemblies and soggy cabbage at school dinners. Every Monday, teachers dutifully hand out a list …

The end of the weekly spelling test?

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The Rapid Decline in Writing and Spelling Accuracy in Key Stage 2: Causes, Solutions, and “How on Earth Did We Get Here?” Imagine this: You’re sitting in a Key Stage 2 classroom, squinting at what appears to be a cryptic code. Then it hits you – the hieroglyphs scrawled across the page are actually children’s sp…

Food for thought…

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After a busy start this year, I keep reminding myself to take a moment to reflect on my practises and embrace the challenges ahead as opportunities for growth, both for myself and the children!

This quote usually inspires and grounds me! #BackToSchool #education #teaching #primaryeducation