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Thinking about better assessment is not always at the forefront of the mind of a busy English teacher. We are so hassled by marking, planning and well, teaching lots, that we keep …

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“It found that in English literature pupils in all bands achieved lower entries taking the subject early than those who took it at the usual time.” (Via “ad hoc” DfE research)

‘DfE warning over early GCSE entries as research shows some pupils do worse’ https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-warning-over-early-gcse-entries-as-research-shows-some-pupils-do-worse/

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An up and down day. Hugely enjoyed giving a remote talk to teachers around the country using some top notch video tech, whilst simultaneously nursing the worst toothache I can remember!

Now... where are those painkillers...

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Looking forward to my ‘Closing the Reading Gap’ @TeachologyUK session today. I’m definitely not in my dining room now! #ReadingGapLive

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