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Reading with Michael Gove

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“I thought I’d begin by reading a poem by Shakespeare, but then I thought, why should I? He never reads any of mine.” Spike Milligan My usual attitude closely resembles a ‘less …

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This a brilliantly clear and helpful short video explainer on the basic principles of handwriting from @NHA_news.

https://youtu.be/uYE5zeGC6nw

Lots of practical terms for children of all ages. With insights into joining up letters, style, spacing, speed, size, and more.

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Want to work at the @OpenUniversity ?? New post for English secondary PGCE in Wales! Time is tight- apply ASAP! http://www.open.ac.uk/about/employment/vacancies/english-curriculum-tutor-pgce-wales-17988 Great opportunities! 🌿🌈🌟
Teaching Literature and much more! @HuntingEnglish @Jo_Bowers Freedom!

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Great thread on the new research in Covid-19 learning loss

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Alex Quigley

Alex Quigley

I write this blog in a personal capacity.

After fifteen years in the classroom, I now support the cause of education from the other side the school gates. For most of the week I work for the EEF, as National Content Manager, supporting teachers and school leaders to access research evidence.

Additionally, I write edubooks and offer consultancy. Also, I am very lucky to have a column for both TES and Teach Secondary magazine.

Alex Quigley

I am National Content Manager at the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), after fifteen years as an English teacher and school leader. The focus of my work is supporting school improvement and making research  evidence accessible and useable for teachers and school leaders.

I write books for Routledge, including the bestseller, ‘Closing the Vocabulary Gap’. Currently, I am a columnist for both TES and Teach Secondary magazine. I am a ResearchED Trustee & a member of the Chartered College of Teaching Impact Journal board.

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