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SecEd is a free secondary education best practice website for teachers, support staff & school leaders. Weekly ebulletins. Best practice articles/case studies. Regular podcasts & webinars. Best practice downloads. Posts by @pwhenshaw.bsky.social
Statutory year 8 English & maths tests will be part of the #curriculum reforms, but should it screen or diagnose? David Simcock – @thenfer.bsky.social – on why diagnostic assessment matters, plus practical insights on CATs & reporting: buff.ly/AKf5gjx #schools #education #teaching #edusky
Year 8 diagnostic tests: Making them worthwhile - SecEd
The DfE is planning diagnostic statutory year 8 English and maths tests. Explore the challenges of effective assessment
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January 18, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Statutory year 8 English & maths tests will be part of the #curriculum reforms, but should it screen or diagnose? David Simcock – @thenfer.bsky.social – on why diagnostic assessment matters, plus practical insights on CATs & reporting: buff.ly/AKf5gjx #schools #education #teaching #edusky
How can we develop young people’s #oracy skills & what does best practice in #schools look like? This free 21-page SecEd guide dives into all that #teaching oracy entails. Lots of ideas, examples, lesson advice & case studies. Get your free pdf: buff.ly/DD8CL5j #teachers
A SecEd best practice guide to teaching oracy in schools - SecEd
This free guide offers ideas, advice and case studies for teaching oracy skills in the secondary school classroom
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January 16, 2026 at 4:28 PM
How can we develop young people’s #oracy skills & what does best practice in #schools look like? This free 21-page SecEd guide dives into all that #teaching oracy entails. Lots of ideas, examples, lesson advice & case studies. Get your free pdf: buff.ly/DD8CL5j #teachers
SecEd Bulletin is packed with practical advice for secondary #teachers & leaders. This week:
👉 Should teachers use sarcasm in the classroom?
👉 National Funding Formula 2026/27
👉 How to land your dream #teaching job
👉 Embed your staff code of conduct
👉 Latest news
Free access here: buff.ly/9OY2P8q
👉 Should teachers use sarcasm in the classroom?
👉 National Funding Formula 2026/27
👉 How to land your dream #teaching job
👉 Embed your staff code of conduct
👉 Latest news
Free access here: buff.ly/9OY2P8q
January 16, 2026 at 4:06 PM
SecEd Bulletin is packed with practical advice for secondary #teachers & leaders. This week:
👉 Should teachers use sarcasm in the classroom?
👉 National Funding Formula 2026/27
👉 How to land your dream #teaching job
👉 Embed your staff code of conduct
👉 Latest news
Free access here: buff.ly/9OY2P8q
👉 Should teachers use sarcasm in the classroom?
👉 National Funding Formula 2026/27
👉 How to land your dream #teaching job
👉 Embed your staff code of conduct
👉 Latest news
Free access here: buff.ly/9OY2P8q
The #RSHE curriculum includes reproductive health but provision is 'patchy' academics have warned. @profjoyceharper.bsky.social @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social is calling for specialist #CPD to support #teachers, while @eshre.bsky.social resources are freely available to support #teaching:
Training and resources needed to end ‘patchy’ reproductive health education - SecEd
Experts urge better training and resources for teachers to improve sex and reproductive health education
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January 16, 2026 at 1:37 PM
The #RSHE curriculum includes reproductive health but provision is 'patchy' academics have warned. @profjoyceharper.bsky.social @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social is calling for specialist #CPD to support #teachers, while @eshre.bsky.social resources are freely available to support #teaching:
To thrive as an early career #teacher & set yourself up for a long career you must build healthy habits from day one. From wellbeing, workload & behaviour to #teaching tips & #safeguarding advice, this free 21-page SecEd guide is here to help buff.ly/2FeSYa3 #teachers
Your complete 21-page guide to success as an early career teacher - SecEd
Teaching is tough, yet incredibly rewarding. If you are to survive and thrive as an early career teacher and set yourself up for a long and happy career then you must build healthy habits from day…
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January 16, 2026 at 12:28 PM
To thrive as an early career #teacher & set yourself up for a long career you must build healthy habits from day one. From wellbeing, workload & behaviour to #teaching tips & #safeguarding advice, this free 21-page SecEd guide is here to help buff.ly/2FeSYa3 #teachers
We are 18 months into the Labour government. How much progress has been made in #education & #schools? From #SEND reform & funding to #teacher supply, buildings, inspections & child poverty, @pepediiasio.bsky.social @ascl-uk.bsky.social reviews the reality behind the promises so far: buff.ly/qP2UC65
Ten asks for schools and education: How is Labour getting on? - SecEd
How Labour’s first 18 months in power measure up on school funding, SEND, staffing, buildings & key education reforms
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January 16, 2026 at 12:22 PM
We are 18 months into the Labour government. How much progress has been made in #education & #schools? From #SEND reform & funding to #teacher supply, buildings, inspections & child poverty, @pepediiasio.bsky.social @ascl-uk.bsky.social reviews the reality behind the promises so far: buff.ly/qP2UC65
#CountyLines exploitation is evolving – more covert, more digital & harder to detect. Vulnerable pupils are at risk & school #safeguarding is vital. A new SecEd article outlines trends, challenges & strategies for #schools: buff.ly/9Kv66L8 #Education #ChildProtection
County lines: Spotting the signs and supporting young victims - SecEd
Explore how county lines exploitation has evolved, the risks for vulnerable pupils & safeguarding strategies for schools
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January 16, 2026 at 11:37 AM
#CountyLines exploitation is evolving – more covert, more digital & harder to detect. Vulnerable pupils are at risk & school #safeguarding is vital. A new SecEd article outlines trends, challenges & strategies for #schools: buff.ly/9Kv66L8 #Education #ChildProtection
The #NationalYearOfReading is here! Backed by @literacy-trust.bsky.social & the Department for Education, the campaign aims to reverse the decline in reading for pleasure. #Schools can access free resources, toolkits & a calendar of events: buff.ly/NNGcgu2 #ReadForPleasure #GoAllIn #Teachers
National Year of Reading: Families urged to read for 10 minutes a day - SecEd
DfE-backed campaign urges schools and families to read daily in bid to reverse decline in reading for pleasure
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January 16, 2026 at 11:04 AM
The #NationalYearOfReading is here! Backed by @literacy-trust.bsky.social & the Department for Education, the campaign aims to reverse the decline in reading for pleasure. #Schools can access free resources, toolkits & a calendar of events: buff.ly/NNGcgu2 #ReadForPleasure #GoAllIn #Teachers
Ready to land your dream #teaching job? This step-by-step guide by Clare Duffy covers researching #schools, preparing, applying & nailing your interview. Perfect for new #teachers or those seeking a fresh challenge! Read more: buff.ly/5wFOOo3 #TeachingJobs #Schools #Edusky
A step-by-step guide to landing that dream teaching job - SecEd
Discover how to research schools, apply effectively & ace your teaching interview. A practical guide for teachers
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January 16, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Ready to land your dream #teaching job? This step-by-step guide by Clare Duffy covers researching #schools, preparing, applying & nailing your interview. Perfect for new #teachers or those seeking a fresh challenge! Read more: buff.ly/5wFOOo3 #TeachingJobs #Schools #Edusky
Safeguarding Digest offers bitesize #safeguarding summaries & key questions to keep your school staff up-to-date. This week: Parental substance misuse: buff.ly/4isuuoV (Get access to this article via the SecEd Safeguarding Digest: buff.ly/I0nq3Q8)
What signs indicate parent drug or alcohol misuse? - SecEd
CPD and training questions for DSLs to use with school staff to improve understanding about parental substance misuse
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January 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Safeguarding Digest offers bitesize #safeguarding summaries & key questions to keep your school staff up-to-date. This week: Parental substance misuse: buff.ly/4isuuoV (Get access to this article via the SecEd Safeguarding Digest: buff.ly/I0nq3Q8)
SecEd Podcast: Inspired by the launch of the new @the-rsc.bsky.social Shakespeare Curriculum, our new episode offers practical ideas & #teaching techniques for how #teachers can make #Shakespeare enjoyable & engaging for students in the English classroom & beyond: buff.ly/EgEDVOy #education #edusky
The SecEd Podcast: Teaching Shakespeare Effectively: Practical tips and classroom ideas - SecEd
RSC-inspired ideas and teaching techniques for engaging secondary students in the work of William Shakespeare
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January 16, 2026 at 9:28 AM
SecEd Podcast: Inspired by the launch of the new @the-rsc.bsky.social Shakespeare Curriculum, our new episode offers practical ideas & #teaching techniques for how #teachers can make #Shakespeare enjoyable & engaging for students in the English classroom & beyond: buff.ly/EgEDVOy #education #edusky
#Teachers using sarcasm? Harmless humour or a risk to classroom culture? Andrew Jones – @jonesedu.bsky.social – explores the impact of sarcastic remarks on students, #teacher-pupil relationships & professionalism, offering guidance on when (if ever) it has a place in #schools:
Can sarcasm in the classroom ever be justified? - SecEd
The pros and cons of sarcasm in classrooms – its risks, impact on students, and what teachers should consider
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January 16, 2026 at 8:01 AM
#Teachers using sarcasm? Harmless humour or a risk to classroom culture? Andrew Jones – @jonesedu.bsky.social – explores the impact of sarcastic remarks on students, #teacher-pupil relationships & professionalism, offering guidance on when (if ever) it has a place in #schools:
SecEd Podcast: Our new episode discusses how #teachers can create the perfect classroom environment for their students, offering a range of practical tips & quick wins. We focus on four key factors: the physical, the social, the emotional & the learning environment buff.ly/JHGBwC0 #teaching #schools
The SecEd Podcast: The perfect classroom environment - SecEd
Three experts discuss the four core factors for creating the perfect classroom environment in this podcast episode
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January 16, 2026 at 7:37 AM
SecEd Podcast: Our new episode discusses how #teachers can create the perfect classroom environment for their students, offering a range of practical tips & quick wins. We focus on four key factors: the physical, the social, the emotional & the learning environment buff.ly/JHGBwC0 #teaching #schools
SecEd Bulletin is packed with practical advice for secondary #teachers & leaders. This week:
👉 Should teachers use sarcasm in the classroom?
👉 National Funding Formula 2026/27
👉 How to land your dream #teaching job
👉 Embed your staff code of conduct
👉 Latest news
Free access here: buff.ly/9OY2P8q
👉 Should teachers use sarcasm in the classroom?
👉 National Funding Formula 2026/27
👉 How to land your dream #teaching job
👉 Embed your staff code of conduct
👉 Latest news
Free access here: buff.ly/9OY2P8q
January 16, 2026 at 7:23 AM
SecEd Bulletin is packed with practical advice for secondary #teachers & leaders. This week:
👉 Should teachers use sarcasm in the classroom?
👉 National Funding Formula 2026/27
👉 How to land your dream #teaching job
👉 Embed your staff code of conduct
👉 Latest news
Free access here: buff.ly/9OY2P8q
👉 Should teachers use sarcasm in the classroom?
👉 National Funding Formula 2026/27
👉 How to land your dream #teaching job
👉 Embed your staff code of conduct
👉 Latest news
Free access here: buff.ly/9OY2P8q
National Funding Formula & Autumn Budget: What does it mean for #schools in 2026/27? Modest uplifts, FSM expansion & unresolved SEND pressures shape the landscape. @julia-harnden.bsky.social – @ascl-uk.bsky.social – helps us to understand the changes. Read her analysis: buff.ly/tK6UzFq #edusky
National Funding Formula and the Autumn Budget - SecEd
Explore what the Autumn Budget 2025 means for school funding, SEND pressures and the National Funding Formula in 2026/27
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January 16, 2026 at 6:55 AM
National Funding Formula & Autumn Budget: What does it mean for #schools in 2026/27? Modest uplifts, FSM expansion & unresolved SEND pressures shape the landscape. @julia-harnden.bsky.social – @ascl-uk.bsky.social – helps us to understand the changes. Read her analysis: buff.ly/tK6UzFq #edusky
SecEd Bulletin is packed with practical advice for secondary #teachers & leaders. This week:
👉 Should teachers use sarcasm in the classroom?
👉 National Funding Formula 2026/27
👉 How to land your dream #teaching job
👉 Embed your staff code of conduct
👉 Latest news
Free access here: buff.ly/9OY2P8q
👉 Should teachers use sarcasm in the classroom?
👉 National Funding Formula 2026/27
👉 How to land your dream #teaching job
👉 Embed your staff code of conduct
👉 Latest news
Free access here: buff.ly/9OY2P8q
January 15, 2026 at 8:26 PM
SecEd Bulletin is packed with practical advice for secondary #teachers & leaders. This week:
👉 Should teachers use sarcasm in the classroom?
👉 National Funding Formula 2026/27
👉 How to land your dream #teaching job
👉 Embed your staff code of conduct
👉 Latest news
Free access here: buff.ly/9OY2P8q
👉 Should teachers use sarcasm in the classroom?
👉 National Funding Formula 2026/27
👉 How to land your dream #teaching job
👉 Embed your staff code of conduct
👉 Latest news
Free access here: buff.ly/9OY2P8q
Calling all #teachers: Sign up for our free @seced.bsky.social Bulletin. Every Thursday. Latest #education best practice, pedagogy, case studies, #podcasts, #webinars, free downloads as well as news analysis & blogs for all those working in secondary #schools: buff.ly/3Ub2JYt #edusky #teaching
January 15, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Calling all #teachers: Sign up for our free @seced.bsky.social Bulletin. Every Thursday. Latest #education best practice, pedagogy, case studies, #podcasts, #webinars, free downloads as well as news analysis & blogs for all those working in secondary #schools: buff.ly/3Ub2JYt #edusky #teaching
How can school #librarians make a real impact? From working with senior leaders to building community collaboration, find out why partnerships are the key for @sla.org.uk award-winning librarian Julie Broadbent: buff.ly/9QBYbwd #schoollibraries #education #teaching #edusky
Partnerships at the heart of an effective school library - SecEd
Discover how collaboration with staff, students and the community can transform your school library and boost reading
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January 15, 2026 at 4:28 PM
How can school #librarians make a real impact? From working with senior leaders to building community collaboration, find out why partnerships are the key for @sla.org.uk award-winning librarian Julie Broadbent: buff.ly/9QBYbwd #schoollibraries #education #teaching #edusky
#CountyLines exploitation is evolving – more covert, more digital & harder to detect. Vulnerable pupils are at risk & school #safeguarding is vital. A new SecEd article outlines trends, challenges & strategies for #schools: buff.ly/9Kv66L8 #Education #ChildProtection
County lines: Spotting the signs and supporting young victims - SecEd
Explore how county lines exploitation has evolved, the risks for vulnerable pupils & safeguarding strategies for schools
buff.ly
January 15, 2026 at 1:13 PM
#CountyLines exploitation is evolving – more covert, more digital & harder to detect. Vulnerable pupils are at risk & school #safeguarding is vital. A new SecEd article outlines trends, challenges & strategies for #schools: buff.ly/9Kv66L8 #Education #ChildProtection
SecEd Bulletin is packed with practical advice for secondary #teachers & leaders. This week:
👉 Should teachers use sarcasm in the classroom?
👉 National Funding Formula 2026/27
👉 How to land your dream #teaching job
👉 Embed your staff code of conduct
👉 News & more:
Free access here: buff.ly/9OY2P8q
👉 Should teachers use sarcasm in the classroom?
👉 National Funding Formula 2026/27
👉 How to land your dream #teaching job
👉 Embed your staff code of conduct
👉 News & more:
Free access here: buff.ly/9OY2P8q
January 15, 2026 at 11:37 AM
SecEd Bulletin is packed with practical advice for secondary #teachers & leaders. This week:
👉 Should teachers use sarcasm in the classroom?
👉 National Funding Formula 2026/27
👉 How to land your dream #teaching job
👉 Embed your staff code of conduct
👉 News & more:
Free access here: buff.ly/9OY2P8q
👉 Should teachers use sarcasm in the classroom?
👉 National Funding Formula 2026/27
👉 How to land your dream #teaching job
👉 Embed your staff code of conduct
👉 News & more:
Free access here: buff.ly/9OY2P8q
The #RSHE curriculum includes reproductive health but provision is 'patchy' academics have warned. @profjoyceharper.bsky.social @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social is calling for specialist #CPD to support #teachers, while @eshre.bsky.social resources are freely available to support #teaching: buff.ly/aYhfOos
Training and resources needed to end ‘patchy’ reproductive health education - SecEd
Experts urge better training and resources for teachers to improve sex and reproductive health education
buff.ly
January 15, 2026 at 9:49 AM
The #RSHE curriculum includes reproductive health but provision is 'patchy' academics have warned. @profjoyceharper.bsky.social @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social is calling for specialist #CPD to support #teachers, while @eshre.bsky.social resources are freely available to support #teaching: buff.ly/aYhfOos
As we brace ourselves for curriculum reform, what should a modern curriculum look like? Carolyn Roberts – @ptieducation.bsky.social – outlines a powerful knowledge approach that empowers #teachers & engages learners: buff.ly/tUUSF0d #CurriculumDesign #Education #Teaching
January 14, 2026 at 4:28 PM
As we brace ourselves for curriculum reform, what should a modern curriculum look like? Carolyn Roberts – @ptieducation.bsky.social – outlines a powerful knowledge approach that empowers #teachers & engages learners: buff.ly/tUUSF0d #CurriculumDesign #Education #Teaching
#Teachers using sarcasm? Harmless humour or a risk to classroom culture? Andrew Jones – @jonesedu.bsky.social – explores the impact of sarcastic remarks on students, #teacher-pupil relationships & professionalism, offering guidance on when (if ever) it has a place in #schools: buff.ly/jXp8MUh
Can sarcasm in the classroom ever be justified? - SecEd
The pros and cons of sarcasm in classrooms – its risks, impact on students, and what teachers should consider
buff.ly
January 14, 2026 at 11:39 AM
#Teachers using sarcasm? Harmless humour or a risk to classroom culture? Andrew Jones – @jonesedu.bsky.social – explores the impact of sarcastic remarks on students, #teacher-pupil relationships & professionalism, offering guidance on when (if ever) it has a place in #schools: buff.ly/jXp8MUh
SecEd Podcast: Our new episode in partnership with @the-rsc.bsky.social offers practical ideas & #teaching techniques for engaging students in the work of William #Shakespeare. Some amazing tips from @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social Jacqui O'Hanlon & Emma Aubrey, head of Dowdales School buff.ly/EgEDVOy
January 14, 2026 at 11:37 AM
SecEd Podcast: Our new episode in partnership with @the-rsc.bsky.social offers practical ideas & #teaching techniques for engaging students in the work of William #Shakespeare. Some amazing tips from @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social Jacqui O'Hanlon & Emma Aubrey, head of Dowdales School buff.ly/EgEDVOy
Attendance ≠ Safety: Persistent absence is a #safeguarding red flag, but presence alone doesn’t guarantee safety. @jazampawfarr.bsky.social says belonging is the key & asks how #schools can embed professional curiosity into their culture:
Attendance vs belonging: The safeguarding blindspot? - SecEd
Attendance vs belonging: Explore why professional curiosity and connection matter more than compliance in safeguarding
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January 14, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Attendance ≠ Safety: Persistent absence is a #safeguarding red flag, but presence alone doesn’t guarantee safety. @jazampawfarr.bsky.social says belonging is the key & asks how #schools can embed professional curiosity into their culture: