Michael Fordham
@michaelfordham.bsky.social
Headteacher of Thetford Academy (UK). Trustee of Diocese of Ely MAT. Interested in history, school music, and educational philosophy. All views my own.
English translations of this series exist and the stories are absolutely great. I think the beaver is renamed Harvey in English.
February 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
English translations of this series exist and the stories are absolutely great. I think the beaver is renamed Harvey in English.
Quentin Blake’s books are all great.
February 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Quentin Blake’s books are all great.
A classic and rightly so
February 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
A classic and rightly so
Lots of sentimentalism
February 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Lots of sentimentalism
Good books in rhyme. Used from about 18 months up but still being read at 4/5.
February 26, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Good books in rhyme. Used from about 18 months up but still being read at 4/5.
The six year old got into this series and obviously the three year old wanted to listen in. Makes for a longer bed time story but very good for a train journey.
February 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The six year old got into this series and obviously the three year old wanted to listen in. Makes for a longer bed time story but very good for a train journey.
Barnett and Klassen books are weirdly funny for both adults and younger children
February 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Barnett and Klassen books are weirdly funny for both adults and younger children
Books that make you go gooey inside.
February 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Books that make you go gooey inside.
Fun and environmentally conscious
February 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Fun and environmentally conscious
Similar vibes from these two.
February 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Similar vibes from these two.
We have his books mostly in German but they’re all English in the original and they’re all great.
February 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
We have his books mostly in German but they’re all English in the original and they’re all great.
Big fan of Benjie Davies.
February 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Big fan of Benjie Davies.
Grabbing a few favourites off the shelf (ours are now 7 and 4 but all of these were being used from 2 up to about 5). First up is an absolute favourite.
February 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Grabbing a few favourites off the shelf (ours are now 7 and 4 but all of these were being used from 2 up to about 5). First up is an absolute favourite.
Took students this evening to see Jacob Collier with the Britten Sinfonia. Quite a remarkable eclectic performance.
January 23, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Took students this evening to see Jacob Collier with the Britten Sinfonia. Quite a remarkable eclectic performance.
Possibly one of the greatest museum exhibits ever: a full Roman auxiliary cohort in Playmobil
January 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Possibly one of the greatest museum exhibits ever: a full Roman auxiliary cohort in Playmobil
If anyone is looking for an assembly on having “fun” then I am more than happy to oblige…
January 2, 2025 at 8:06 AM
If anyone is looking for an assembly on having “fun” then I am more than happy to oblige…
I think this guarantees that I’ll be getting the Ofsted call tomorrow.
November 17, 2024 at 9:53 PM
I think this guarantees that I’ll be getting the Ofsted call tomorrow.
Why does “practice” appear in 2nd grade but not 1st or 3rd? It also won’t make sense: “Strong practice achievement” - what does that mean??
November 15, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Why does “practice” appear in 2nd grade but not 1st or 3rd? It also won’t make sense: “Strong practice achievement” - what does that mean??
Why does “practice” appear in 2nd grade but not 1st or 3rd? It also won’t make sense: “Strong practice achievement” - what does that mean??
November 15, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Why does “practice” appear in 2nd grade but not 1st or 3rd? It also won’t make sense: “Strong practice achievement” - what does that mean??
And defines 'knowledge' as 'the range of one's understanding or information'!
October 31, 2024 at 7:08 PM
And defines 'knowledge' as 'the range of one's understanding or information'!
From my talk referenced above:
October 27, 2024 at 2:46 PM
From my talk referenced above:
Very proud of our music team at Thetford for being shortlisted for Outstanding Music Department of the Year 2025. Really quite remarkable just how far music has come at our school over last five years.
October 18, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Very proud of our music team at Thetford for being shortlisted for Outstanding Music Department of the Year 2025. Really quite remarkable just how far music has come at our school over last five years.
There's this in Carroll (TH172).
October 1, 2024 at 6:22 PM
There's this in Carroll (TH172).