jess-wood.bsky.social
@jess-wood.bsky.social
I'm hosting my first webinar next week on how to build a science curriculum that leads to excellent outcomes for all pupils. You can sign up here -https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7617484503696/WN_f-GIm1QKRla6iZIpnly9gQ#/registration
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June 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Comparison is the thief of joy… but can show up some interesting blind spots… here are my thoughts on the recent TIMSS report that compares students in England with those globally for maths and science

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Key Findings from TIMSS 2023 - Ark Curriculum Plus
Key TIMSS 2023 findings for secondary science: looking at performance trends, gender gaps, teaching quality, and insights for teachers and leaders.
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March 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Glad to see that adaptive teaching is recognised by SLT as a priority - it’s certainly a top concern that I have seen in my school visits: teachertapp.com/uk/articles/...
Priorities, break duty and marking in cafes... - Teacher Tapp
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March 13, 2025 at 7:53 AM
I've spent a lot of time lately considering what makes a learning walk effective - here are some thoughts... open.substack.com/pub/jesswood...
March 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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It’s been 5 months since I started my role as Head of English Secondary at Ark Curriculum Plus and what a busy time it’s been! Here are my thoughts on my vision for the English Mastery programme and the teaching of English in general. www.arkcurriculumplus.org.uk/blog/in-conv...
In conversation with our Head of English - Ark Curriculum+
Meet Michlyn, our new Head of Subject for English Secondary, as she shares her vision for the future of English teaching and how we can inspire the next generation.
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February 10, 2025 at 7:58 AM
I wholeheartedly agree with this by @ensermark.bsky.social - the deep dive privileges subjects in a way that never happened under the previous framework and drove useful conversations around what excellence looks like within science or English lessons specifically.

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Why Ofsted ditching deep dives is a mistake
The inspection system wasn’t perfect, argues former inspector Mark Enser, but are we running the risk of introducing something worse?
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February 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
My thoughts on the future of Science education, as part of a series to introduce the Heads of Subject at Ark Curriculum Plus

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In conversation with our Head of Science - Ark Curriculum+
Meet Jessica, our new Head of Subject for Science Secondary. She shares her vision for a rigorous, engaging science curriculum and the future of science education.
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February 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM