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Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · 1d

Today’s Hums department time was focused around @counsellc.bsky.social 2018 Impact article ‘Taking curriculum seriously’.
Great to have #TeamHumanities engaging in reading & discussing what we mean by powerful curriculum design #TeamRiver #TeamMET

Taking curriculum seriously

Curriculum is all about power. Decisions about what knowledge to teach are an exercise of power and therefore a weighty ethical responsibility. What we choose to teach confers or denies power. To say ...

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Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · 8d

It is! Actually it is what we are starting with! 👏

Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · 8d

Thrilled to have this delivered at school! As a non specialist this is perfect for making sure I can have curriculum conversations with our Geographer. We’ve agreed on a chapter to read & discuss together in our next department meeting. Bravo @geogmum.bsky.social @jennnnnn.bsky.social 👏🗺️
#TeamHums

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Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · 15d

Really enjoyed our Hums department meeting today. A focus on using choral response in a subject specific way. We read blogs by @claireharley.bsky.social @priteshraichura.bsky.social & @steplab.bsky.social module. All followed up by a discussion of how we are implementing it & how we can improve!

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Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · 18d

Really enjoyed presenting today in Manchester for the @ttradioofficial.bsky.social event. Great to hear so many teachers across the Humanities presenting and lovely to meet new people! Lots of new ideas to bring back to the team
#TTRHums #Historyteacher #CPD #Humanities

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Teachers Talk History @ttrhistory.bsky.social · Sep 6

✨ “Enriching your Humanities Curriculum through Extra-Curricular Opportunities”

Jess showed how learning beyond the classroom brings Humanities to life. From clubs to trips—big impact on students.

#EduTwitter #TTROnAir
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Teachers Talk Humanities

Free event for teachers of the Humanities by Teachers Talk Radio

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Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · Jul 31

Excited to speak at this *FREE* #TTRHumanities CPD event in September 🥳 I’ll be talking about how to use extra-curricular opportunities to enrich your Humanities offer! Looking forward to hearing from the brilliant range of speakers & connect with other Humanities teachers 👏

Teachers Talk History @ttrhistory.bsky.social · Jul 31

We're excited to announce our upcoming speaker, the amazing Jess Angell!

Don't miss out—grab your complimentary tickets now: www.eventbrite.com/e/teachers-t....

The event is on 20th September and is approaching fast!

#Education #Event

Teachers Talk Humanities

Free event for teachers of the Humanities by Teachers Talk Radio

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Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · Jun 17

Fabulous day with EVERY single student taking part in ‘My Home Town’ trip. Incredible that everyone got to explore their local area & make meaningful links to their curriculum & community! I LOVED showing off @readingmuseum.bsky.social to our Y7s. #SchoolTrip #Historyteacher #TeamRiver

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Elizabeth Carr @egcarr.bsky.social · Jun 14

Delighted to see @counsellc.bsky.social recognised with an OBE. Where would we be without her wisdom on history, curriculum, assessment? She has profoundly shaped me as a history teacher and curriculum leader. schoolsweek.co.uk/kings-birthd...

King's birthday honours: Top gongs for northern trust CEOs

70 people with links to England's school system recognised

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Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · Jun 11

Fantastic trip @royalholloway.bsky.social
today! We had a great time learning about the ancient world with Dr. Efi Spentzou & the Myth & Voice team. Love hearing the students’ thoughts: “My favourite part of today was exploring the university & making new friends”
#Classics #AncientHistory

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Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · May 29

Really enjoyed having some time to get planning for our two trips focussed around the theme of ‘home’. 1st: all our Y7s will explore the local area, including Reading Museum! The 2nd trip is with Dr. Efi Spentzou @ClassicsRHUL as part of the Myth & Voice project. Exciting times for our students 👏

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Andre Keil @andrekeil.bsky.social · May 23

Exciting news for people in #Liverpool and #Merseyside! We now have a local branch of the @histassoc.bsky.social! If you are a #historian, #history #teacher, or just generally interested in history, feel free to join us! We're here on Bluesky: @merseysideha.bsky.social and online: merseysideha.co.uk

Merseyside HA

The Voice for History

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Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · May 23

Amazing 👏

Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · May 23

🚨Teacher of History Job Vacancy🚨 at Maiden Erlegh School in Reading. Lovely team & supportive HOD at this school which is part of ⁦the Maiden Erlegh Trust!
Brilliant work being done here 👏
#History #Historyteacher #TeachingJobs

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Teacher of History - Maiden Erlegh School In Reading, Reading, Berkshire

Closing date: Midnight, Sun 15th Jun, 2025. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.

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Kirstie Murray @kirstiemurray.bsky.social · May 8

Come work in my school!

Cambourne Village College (Outstanding, expanding 6th form, lovely colleagues, excellent work-life balance, nice kids!) is looking for a new RPE teacher

#teaching #edujobs

Do circulate if you can.

Iain Dover @mrdoverre.bsky.social · May 8

Due to a member of our team going on to greater things, we have an opportunity open in Cambridgeshire with a TLR (Key Stage responsibility) for the right candidate - mynewterm.com/jobs/139408/... #TeamRE
Opportunities to teach across the Key Stages - any questions drop me a message

Teacher of RPE - Cambourne Village College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Closing date: Midday, Thu 15th May, 2025. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.

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Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · May 8

This is great @andrekeil.bsky.social Gutted to not be there!

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Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · Apr 30

Over 60 people attended our free lecture about Antarctica yesterday 👏 Even more special was that Prem is from the local area - truly inspiring for our students & community to hear from him! Looking forward to planning more of these events for future years. #TeamHumanities #TeamRiver #TeamMET

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Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · Apr 29

This is happening ✨TODAY✨ No need to register- just come along. I’ve had a sneak peak at Prem’s notes & this is going to be a fantastic lecture! Everyone welcome @RiverAcReading 🦭🛰️
#Community #Lecture #TeamHumanities
#Geography #TeamMET #TeamRiver

Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · Apr 22

🔔Join us next week (29th April) for a FREE community lecture in Reading! 🔔
Our Y7s have been studying Antarctica and its wildlife so we can’t wait for @polarprem.bsky.social
to discuss his “Seals from Space" project & research 🦭🇦🇶 No need to register & open to ALL! #Geography #TeamMET #TeamRiver

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Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · Apr 22

🔔Join us next week (29th April) for a FREE community lecture in Reading! 🔔
Our Y7s have been studying Antarctica and its wildlife so we can’t wait for @polarprem.bsky.social
to discuss his “Seals from Space" project & research 🦭🇦🇶 No need to register & open to ALL! #Geography #TeamMET #TeamRiver

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Elizabeth Carr @egcarr.bsky.social · Apr 20

Since 2022 when I became a subject lead for Humanities I have discovered just how powerful a rigorous, coherent RE curriculum can be and how much it underpins and complements other subjects. Important words from Richard Kueh here.

Dr Richard Kueh @thewayofkueh.bsky.social · Apr 19

📣New post!

👡Time for Cinde-RE-lla to go to the ball?

🧩Religion today is complex. Intelligent RE prepares pupils for complexity

🌍Curriculum craves diversity; RE is inherently diverse

💭RE injects wisdom, sensitivity & reflection into world asking BigQs: AI💻, climate change🌡️ & living well together🖖

Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · Apr 19

🛐 Religious education has such an important role to play in helping young people to understand the world – but it will only fulfil its potential with clear national standards, says @thewayofkueh.bsky.social

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Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · Mar 26

Brimming with positivity after yesterday’s room full of students & members of our community all engaging in a lecture about Ancient Greece ✅ Thank you Professor Aston!
#TeamRiver #TeamMET #historyteacher #community #AncientHistory

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Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · Mar 25

Thanks David! Had over 60 attend - a mix of students, staff, members of the public so I’m happy with that! 👍

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Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · Mar 25

Happening TODAY @4pm #Free & open to all- no need to register! We can't wait to welcome you all & learn more about Ancient History …& pets!🐶🐱
#TeamMET #Rdguk #community #history #lecture #historyteacher

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Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · Mar 13

They would have seen an incredible History team, well done! 🥳

Jess Angell @jessangell.bsky.social · Mar 9

Love this Kirstie! Glad the iPads are finally getting put to good to use :)

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