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Adam Woodward @adamjames317.bsky.social · 18d

Excited to be presenting at #TDaPECymru this morning, discussing the work that myself and @katejonesteach.bsky.social have been working on together!

Looking forward to a wonderful day of high quality CPD!

Kieran Mackle @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social · Jun 29

🧠 How do you turn cognitive science into classroom practice?

At #TDaPECymru, Adam Woodward shares how he used knowledge organisers as a tool for retrieval in the primary setting.

Based on his chapter in Kate Jones’ Retrieval Practice: Primary

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Adam Woodward @adamjames317.bsky.social · Jul 5

As it’s now in the public domain, I’m thrilled to be able to say that, from September, I’ll be the Deputy Headteacher at Seal CE Primary School.

I’m so happy that I will still be a part of Inspire Academy Movement and cannot wait to get started!

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Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · Apr 26

New blog! Part 2 of ‘Two roles, one mission’

‘…when pupils can see the strength of collaboration between adults, they begin to trust the structures around them. That trust forms the foundation for every other element of support.’

moderncassie.blogspot.com/2025/04/part...

Part two: Two roles, One mission (Practical strategies)

This is the second blog in a two-part series exploring how SENCos and school leaders can work in deeper, more strategic alignment to lead in...

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Adam Woodward @adamjames317.bsky.social · Apr 24

Day 1 🙌🏻 of the next step in the journey… NPQH with @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social and Kent Teaching School Hub today! Looking forward to getting started!

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Adam Woodward @adamjames317.bsky.social · Apr 22

An incredible read! Thank you for writing this!! 💪🏻

Cassie Young @moderncassie.bsky.social · Apr 22

New Blog: 'Two roles, one mission'
In part 1, I explore the models of partnership that exist in schools today, from silos to full integration, and why aligned leadership is the foundation of meaningful inclusion.

moderncassie.blogspot.com/2025/04/two-...

#SEND #Inclusion #Leadership #EduSky

Part one: Two roles, One mission

This blog is the first in a two-part series exploring how SENCos and school leaders can work together to lead truly inclusive schools. In th...

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Adam Woodward @adamjames317.bsky.social · Mar 31

#TDaPEMaldives

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Adam Woodward @adamjames317.bsky.social · Mar 29

#TDaPEManchester - @alexgingell.bsky.social talking about staff PD and whole staff rehearsal! Such amazing thinking into supporting whole staff teams!

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Adam Woodward @adamjames317.bsky.social · Mar 29

#TDaPEManchester - The content taught in the summer term is least likely to be remembered long term as it is the least likely to be retrieved in the following year or term. @andrewpercivaled.bsky.social 🙌🏻

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Kieran Mackle @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social · Mar 16

Just a week to go until sales end for #TDaPEManchester, so @annahackett.bsky.social and I explored the sessions on offer in this week's #TDaPE

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All proceeds will be donated to Crohn’s and Colitis UK and tickets can be found here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinki...

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Adam Woodward @adamjames317.bsky.social · Feb 2

My copy is here and I can’t wait to delve into this! Thank you @suchmo83.bsky.social 🙌🏻

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Adam Woodward @adamjames317.bsky.social · Jan 27

NPQLT passed 💪🏻
Thank you @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social and @steplab.bsky.social ❤️

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Shannen Doherty @misssdoherty.bsky.social · Jan 18

Today was an exceptional day at #TDaPELondon. It never ceases to amaze me that a group of teachers, leaders and researchers want to come together on a Saturday to learn from each other. A huge shout out to @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social for making the day happen.

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Adam Woodward @adamjames317.bsky.social · Jan 18

#TDaPELondon - Perhaps biased but I feel this is one of the most important sessions of the day… it’s great to learn about so much today but why is it important and how does it equate to its application in the classroom!

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Adam Woodward @adamjames317.bsky.social · Jan 18

@suchmo83.bsky.social doing what he does best - demonstrating effective teaching of primary reading 🙌🏻 #TDaPELondon

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Kieran Mackle @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social · Jan 5

The full schedule for #TDaPELondon is now live and just look at that lineup. I'm biased but (truthfully) I have nothing to do with how great this is.

Ticket sales end at 11:30pm on the 11th of January. If you want to join us, now's the time...

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinki...

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Adam Woodward @adamjames317.bsky.social · Jan 18

What a day we are in for! Have been so excited for this for a long time! #TDaPELive

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Adam Woodward @adamjames317.bsky.social · Jan 18

TDaPE is live!!

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Adam Woodward @adamjames317.bsky.social · Jan 4

Wow! What a great opportunity! 🙌🏻

Carousel Learning @carousel-learning.bsky.social · Jan 3

📢 We're hiring a PRIMARY SPECIALIST (part-time or full-time; we're flexible)!

If you have a background in primary teaching and ❤️ retrieval practice then please do apply here ⬇️

uk.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk...

Email [email protected] if you have questions.

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Adam Woodward @adamjames317.bsky.social · Dec 19

Can’t beat a pear drop!

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Adam Woodward @adamjames317.bsky.social · Dec 19

In my best Mariah Carey voice…
‘It’s Tiiiiime!’ #ChristmasJumperDay

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Adam Woodward @adamjames317.bsky.social · Nov 29

It’s an extender!! @mralmonded.bsky.social #accidentalpartridge

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Stuart Rowntree @primarythink.bsky.social · Nov 21

1. As a male primary school teacher in leadership, you know that there are certain expectations, especially juggling the demands of a full-time class and senior roles. Add fatherhood to the mix, and life becomes a delicate balancing act—rewarding, yes, but a constant whirlwind of responsibilities.

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Adam Woodward @adamjames317.bsky.social · Nov 18

One of the few that I have already got and read!! Incredible book!! 😍

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Adam Woodward @adamjames317.bsky.social · Nov 18

Thank you Tom! ☺️☺️

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Adam Woodward @adamjames317.bsky.social · Nov 18

Thank you Sally!! ☺️☺️

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