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Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · 6d

#Halloween brings the myths. Our podcast brings the history.

Uncover how witchcraft trials shaped communities and how you can bring this into the classroom.

🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7Bob...

🎙️@carmelbones.bsky.social

✨With @estelleprnq.bsky.social & @malcolmgaskill.bsky.social

RETEACH HISTORY S02E03 - Malcolm Gaskill and Estelle Paranque on Witchcraft as a social and cultural case

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Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · 20d

The UK-US $42B tech pact is set to boost AI, but what does this mean in classrooms? 🤔

📚 More AI tools?
⏱️ Less admin time?
🔐 New challenges?

Teachers, what’s your take? Reply or DM to share your insights!

#AIinEducation #EdTech #AIClassroom

🔗 www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...

Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · 28d

📣 Use your voice.

We're opening Reteach blog to educators! This is your chance to reflect on curriculum reform and classroom life, without the pressure of running a blog.

✍️ Interested? Register here: forms.gle/vWzyDjVc4yFF...

💷 All published articles are paid.

Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · Aug 29

There’s the panic version, and then there’s the Reteach version😎

Free resources, ready-to-use lesson plans, and reading lists for teachers who'd like to survive the #backtoschool2025📚✏️

👉 reteach.org.uk

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Carmel Bones @carmelbones.bsky.social · Aug 27

Fabulous morning planning podcast sessions 🎧 check out all our cutting edge episodes Series 3 Ep 4 coming up next 🍂 @reteachuk.bsky.social @histassoc.bsky.social @1972shp.bsky.social full of helpful & reassurance advice & guidance. We love your feedback👂🏼 we are here to help #HistoryTeacher

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Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · Aug 26

In the UK, new books remain a luxury for many.

Imagine if children here had equal access to stories from the start.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

Denmark to abolish VAT on books in effort to get more people reading

Culture minister says government will propose ending the 25% rate, the highest in the world, in its budget bill

www.theguardian.com

Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · Aug 26

“History can feel abstract and confusing, but when students talk about characters, suddenly it makes sense.”

@petejackson.bsky.social shares with us why storytelling and character-driven history deepen understanding in the classroom.

🎧Listen: bit.ly/4oRjiHu
🎙️Host: @carmelbones.bsky.social

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Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · Aug 21

History gets confusing fast. Characters cut through the noise. 🔥

Ben Bassett, Deputy Head of History in West London, on why stories make history unforgettable.

🎧Listen now open.spotify.com/episode/2cYo...

🎙️Host: @carmelbones.bsky.social

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Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · Aug 20

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that Reteach is a finalist in the Teach Secondary Awards 2025 (CPD category)!

A recognition of our mission to support teachers with free, subject-expert-led resources.

#TeachAwards2025 #CPD #Reteach @teachwire.bsky.social

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Ben Bassett @benbassett.bsky.social · Aug 7

I really enjoyed recording this podcast episode - I hope you all enjoy this episode and find our discussion useful! 😊 we discuss writing and using well-research and well written stories at GCSE and the importance of hinterland knowledge, world-building and key takeaways. Enjoy!

Carmel Bones @carmelbones.bsky.social · Aug 6

open.spotify.com/episode/2cYo... Summer Time 🏝️ special @petejackson.bsky.social @benbassett.bsky.social share their wisdom & experience of stories 📖 in the classroom - it’s a cracker! We’d love your feedback 🤗

RETEACH HISTORY S03E03 - Beyond dates: teaching history with stories that stick

RETEACH · Episode

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Carmel Bones @carmelbones.bsky.social · Aug 6

open.spotify.com/episode/2cYo... Summer Time 🏝️ special @petejackson.bsky.social @benbassett.bsky.social share their wisdom & experience of stories 📖 in the classroom - it’s a cracker! We’d love your feedback 🤗

RETEACH HISTORY S03E03 - Beyond dates: teaching history with stories that stick

RETEACH · Episode

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Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · Jul 30

Why is a #russianearthquake shaking the Pacific as far as Japan, Hawaii, and the US West Coast?

🗺️Events like this remind us how #geography shapes lives and communities: reteach.org.uk/subject/geography/the-physical-landscapes-of-russia

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3...

Tsunami hits US west coast as earthquake off Russia triggers evacuations - live updates

Two million people are told to evacuate in Japan after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake, one of the strongest ever, hits Russia's eastern coast.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · Jul 30

Sad truth...

Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · Jul 30

If you're into geography, education, or just conversations that matter, have a listen 👇🎧

Kit Marie Rackley MCCT (Geogramblings) @geogramblings.com · Jul 29

✨ 'Clean energy isn’t a sacrifice – it’s an upgrade' - Jonny Ruffell. Catch this & more game-changing insights in our finale!

LISTEN: soundcloud.com/geogr...

Transform climate education with us. #CoffeeGeogPod #ClimateAmbassadors

Coffee & Geography 5x24 Season Finale - Cultivating Climate Hope: A Tapestry of Action

A powerful culmination of our 23-episode journey with Climate Ambassadors! In this season finale, host Kit Marie Rackley weaves together profound insights from engineers, teachers, nuclear consultants

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Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · Jul 29

Does ecotourism really make a difference? 🌱

Our Development & Globalisation FREE resources explore where it succeeds—and where it might just be greenwashing in disguise.

Bring fresh ideas into your classroom: reteach.org.uk/subject/geog...

#Sustainability #Ecotourism #freeresources

Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · Jul 23

We know planning takes time — a lot of it.

So we've put together a monthly newsletter with:

📝 Free teaching resources
📚 Fresh perspectives
🎓 Curriculum content ready to use

Written by subject experts, designed to save you time.

📩 Sign up here: eepurl.com/hXin-X

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Carmel Bones @carmelbones.bsky.social · Jul 22

Fascinating 🧐 convo this AM with @petejackson.bsky.social & Ben Bassett 👏🏻 👏🏻 recording S3Ep3 of Reteach History Podcast Using stories with clear curricular purpose at KS4 🎧 make it personal at GCSE & captivate your students, will be released asap! 🙌🏻 📖 📚 @alcs.co.uk

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Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · Jul 18

The fight against apartheid wasn’t Mandela’s only.

✊🏽It was also driven by women, children & communities across South Africa.

Teach the full story with our free KS3 resource: 📚 reteach.org.uk/subject/hist...

#NelsonMandelaDay #DecoloniseTheCurriculum #MandelaDay2025

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Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · Jul 17

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Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · Jul 17

How do we teach justice beyond rules and laws? 🤔

In #ReligiousStudies, justice opens doors to exploring ethics, fairness, power, and human rights.

Our free KS3/4 resources guide teachers through these complex ideas: reteach.org.uk/subject/reli...

#WorldDayForInternationalJustice

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Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · Jul 16

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Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · Jul 16

For KS3/KS4 history teachers: this is the big one.

🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

(📚 Not to name drop, but Reteach’s resources on the Norman Conquest are free and ready 👀 reteach.org.uk/admin/readin...)

Bayeux Tapestry to return to British Museum on loan after 900 years - BBC News

Bayeux Tapestry will be shown at the British Museum, which will lend treasures to Normandy museums.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · Jul 16

Thanks so much for the shoutout @ehp14.bsky.social! 🤲💙

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E Pringle @ehp14.bsky.social · Jul 15

Such a great podcast and resource to use when curriculum planning for next year!
#historyteacher

Reteach @reteachuk.bsky.social · Jul 15

📚 Planning your next KS3/4 unit?

Get free, curriculum-ready resources in:

✨ Religious Studies ✨ History ✨ Geography

Find resources like:
🔹 Gandhi: Leadership through Faith
🔹 Climate Justice: Who Pays the Price?
🔹 Decolonising the Curriculum

Made by and for teachers.
👉 reteach.org.uk

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Jul 15

Scientists have released the closest images ever taken near the sun, captured by NASA’s Parker Solar Probe flying 3.8 million miles above the solar surface.

See more images of solar eruptions on the sun: wapo.st/3Irm3P3

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