Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by Jennifer Webb

Mrs Morrin @hayemoz.bsky.social · Jun 4

Currently planning our upcoming #ECT induction day. Any suggestions beyond the obvious items @mrts-ects.bsky.social @litdrive.bsky.social @funkypedagogy.bsky.social ? Thank you in advance.

3 1 2

Jennifer Webb @funkypedagogy.bsky.social · May 4

Thank you so much 😊 I’m going to watch all the videos this week so will definitely come back to you if there is anything!

1

Jennifer Webb @funkypedagogy.bsky.social · May 3

We were lucky enough to be able to move out for a few months and live with family during the worst bit. Though, as you know, we had some issues on our return and it took a long time to have a functional home. The key for us was to keep the end goal in mind and retain a sense of humour 🙈😂

1 1

Reposted by Jennifer Webb

Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · May 2

Free!
Recording plus slides of last night’s ‘Reading for Pleasure and Growth’ webinar! #openingdoors
Please circulate.
englishassociation.ac.uk/reading-for-...

Reading for pleasure and growth: a fresh perspective from a network of UK schools | The English Association

We support the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of English at all levels of education, from early years to further and higher education and beyond.

englishassociation.ac.uk

11 18

Jennifer Webb @funkypedagogy.bsky.social · May 3

Yes! SUPER helpful! I was so pleased to see this pop up on my feed! Will share with the Literacy Community 😁 thanks to you and Jessie and the team!

1 1 3

Reposted by Jennifer Webb

DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · Apr 28

@funkypedagogy.bsky.social Hi Jenny, I wonder if this would be helpful?

Just published, aimed at non-specialist teachers in secondary. An overview of reading development and strategies that can help. With additional leader materials. 😊

Took several years to develop!

www.gov.uk/government/p...

Supporting all readers in secondary school

A short course for secondary school staff and leaders to support readers at all levels.

www.gov.uk

1 5 9

Reposted by Jennifer Webb

thinktalkleah.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social · May 1

Genius idea during @englishassociation.bsky.social webinar with @openingdoors.bsky.social from @funkypedagogy.bsky.social Local residents and businesses purchase books for the school library from a desired list via local indie bookstore! Win win! 📖👏🏽

2 4

Reposted by Jennifer Webb

Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · May 2

@thinktalkleah.bsky.social @funkypedagogy.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social @lauraspargo.bsky.social @justimaginecentre.bsky.social @uklitassociation.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social @raesnape.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social @jillberry102.bsky.social

Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · May 2

Free!
Recording plus slides of last night’s ‘Reading for Pleasure and Growth’ webinar! #openingdoors
Please circulate.
englishassociation.ac.uk/reading-for-...

Reading for pleasure and growth: a fresh perspective from a network of UK schools | The English Association

We support the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of English at all levels of education, from early years to further and higher education and beyond.

englishassociation.ac.uk

1 4 3

Reposted by Jennifer Webb

thinktalkleah.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social · Apr 23

Looking forward to contributing to the conversation on developing volitional reading habits and enjoyment. FREE webinar with the marvellous @englishassociation.bsky.social

Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · Apr 23

@itlworldwide.bsky.social @crownhousepub.bsky.social @hallsvillesch.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @theliteracyleader.bsky.social @agentapostrophe.bsky.social @martingalway.bsky.social @dlmartin85.bsky.social
👇

Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · Apr 23

FREE
Next week via @englishassociation.bsky.social
Big numbers have registered. It's a webinar so room for more! @hallsvillesch.bsky.social @son1bun.bsky.social @robgasson.bsky.social @celtacademies.bsky.social @nicklowryed.bsky.social

englishassociation.ac.uk/is-literary-...

3 5

Reposted by Jennifer Webb

Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · Apr 23

We are privileged to have @funkypedagogy.bsky.social as our special guest! 👇
@myf1990.bsky.social @xris32.bsky.social

thinktalkleah.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social · Apr 23

Looking forward to contributing to the conversation on developing volitional reading habits and enjoyment. FREE webinar with the marvellous @englishassociation.bsky.social

Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · Apr 23

@itlworldwide.bsky.social @crownhousepub.bsky.social @hallsvillesch.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @theliteracyleader.bsky.social @agentapostrophe.bsky.social @martingalway.bsky.social @dlmartin85.bsky.social
👇

2 1

Jennifer Webb @funkypedagogy.bsky.social · Apr 10

A new post from me on writing - part one:

This is based on my talk from the LitDrive conference last month.

#EduSky #UKTeachers #UKEd #EnglishTeachers #TeamEnglish

funkypedagogy.com/a-writing-cu...

A Writing Curriculum (Part 1) | Funky Pedagogy

Latest A Writing Curriculum (Part 1) blog post from funkypedagogy, serving up a fresh slice of news on all things education!

funkypedagogy.com

3 9

Reposted by Jennifer Webb

Sam Evans @samevans.bsky.social · Mar 29

The OUP team are at the @litdrive.bsky.social conference today! Come and say hi to Katie & Alex to check out #Rollercoasters plus #OxfordRevise English Language & NEW English Literature revision guides! 👋📚 #TeamEnglish #LitdriveCPD25 @funkypedagogy.bsky.social @lyndsaybawden.bsky.social

OUP team members on the stand at LitDrive National Conference, with a display of resources including Oxford Revise English Language and English Literature revision guides, plus Rollercoasters for KS3 reading.

5 7

Reposted by Jennifer Webb

Amjad Ali @trythisteaching.bsky.social · Mar 18

You can purchase the entire series via the link below. @funkypedagogy.bsky.social

Amjad Ali @trythisteaching.bsky.social · Feb 4

Looking forward to delivering the THIRD in our series on Writing and SEND in the English classroom with the incomparable @funkypedagogy.bsky.social this evening! You can still get tickets and access the recordings from the sessions you’ve missed from here- funkypedagogy.com/product/writ...

Writing and SEND in the English Classroom | Funky Pedagogy

This course is co-designed and delivered by Jennifer Webb and Amjad Ali. Why is writing so hard? What can we do about it? How can we help students to write MORE and write BETTER? How can we build u...

funkypedagogy.com

2 3

Jennifer Webb @funkypedagogy.bsky.social · Mar 8

Thank you so much - that’s lovely to hear ☺️

1

Reposted by Jennifer Webb

Gemma H @gemmamh.bsky.social · Mar 7

11. Highly readable and very useful. Will be passing to colleagues at school! Thank you @funkypedagogy.bsky.social

The Metacognition Handbook by Jennifer Webb

2 1 2

Reposted by Jennifer Webb

Madeleine F-B @mxfb.bsky.social · Mar 1

“Poetry, above all, is a series of intense moments - its power is not in narrative. I'm not dealing with facts, I'm dealing with emotion.”
― Carol Ann Duffy

Perfect stimulus for a y13 essay planning lesson on that very topic (intense emotions).

🍎🎓📚

1 8

Jennifer Webb @funkypedagogy.bsky.social · Mar 3

Ahh I hope you enjoy it!

1

Reposted by Jennifer Webb

Gemma H @gemmamh.bsky.social · Feb 28

Excited to get stuck in to this by @funkypedagogy.bsky.social this weekend

The Metacognition handbook book cover by Jennifer Webb. Described as a Practical Guide for School Leaders

1 1 4

Jennifer Webb @funkypedagogy.bsky.social · Feb 27

@lambhearttea.bsky.social and @mrsball.bsky.social

1 1 4

Reposted by Jennifer Webb

Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · Feb 18

This episode’s guest on The (Un)official Teacher’s Manual Podcast is Assistant Principal and best-selling education author, Jennifer Webb @funkypedagogy.bsky.social

Here Jennifer offers 5 tips to motivate reluctant writers:

open.spotify.com/episode/5r6p...

5 Tips to Motivate Reluctant Writers - Jennifer Webb

The (Un)official Teacher's Manual · Episode

open.spotify.com

2 7

Reposted by Jennifer Webb

Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · Feb 19

@xris32.bsky.social @funkypedagogy.bsky.social @myf1990.bsky.social

National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · Feb 19

'I'm not in want of a wife — just a teacher who teaches Pride and Prejudice!' Shelby Knighten, doctoral student at the University of Oxford, is seeking teachers to talk to who teach Jane Austen's novel at GCSE. If you can help, get in touch at [email protected]! #teamenglish

2 2

Jennifer Webb @funkypedagogy.bsky.social · Feb 18

Recorded a while ago, but I really enjoyed talking to Omar about writing 😁

Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · Feb 18

This episode’s guest on The (Un)official Teacher’s Manual Podcast is Assistant Principal and best-selling education author, Jennifer Webb @funkypedagogy.bsky.social

Here Jennifer offers 5 tips to motivate reluctant writers:

open.spotify.com/episode/5r6p...

5 Tips to Motivate Reluctant Writers - Jennifer Webb

The (Un)official Teacher's Manual · Episode

open.spotify.com

1 6

Jennifer Webb @funkypedagogy.bsky.social · Feb 18

Yes - it’s certainly something which belongs in the past 🙈

Jennifer Webb @funkypedagogy.bsky.social · Feb 17

I was an NQT in a private school - it wasn’t that unusual for people to go to the pub for a swift half at lunch time. Seems absolutely bonkers now, though! (I hasten to add, I never did that - I was too busy being a trainee and manically planning lessons 😂)

1 1

Jennifer Webb @funkypedagogy.bsky.social · Feb 17

Do you want to develop your KS3 curriculum? I’m running my ‘Crafting Curriculum’ course again in March and April. My courses are always more practical than theoretical, and deal with the reality of working in schools. Join us live or just get the recording: funkypedagogy.com/product/craf...

Crafting KS3 Curriculum 2025 | Funky Pedagogy

Do you want to develop your KS3 curriculum? In this course, Jenny will support you to: Audit what you already have in place and identify where to make tweaks and changes. Map writing skills and op...

funkypedagogy.com

3 8