Included in this blog is an article from ‘Ancestry’ entitled ‘There are 7 types of English Surnames, which one is yours?’ Getting students to research the origins of their names is a lesson that always works. It combines a personalised approach to learning, as well as encouraging students to engage with their past. The history of name […]
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As a teaching body we are all going to have to adapt our techniques in the planning, delivery and support of our students in the preparation for 100% linear examinations. Developing the use of graphic organisers in the classroom is a brilliant way to do this. With linear examinations approaching fast, we are going to have to
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This is an extract from chapter 5 of ‘The Road to Wigan Pier’ by George Orwell. What is particularly interesting is despite the decades in time difference, Orwell’s observations still have a ring of truth today. His explanations bear a striking resemblance to the circumstances of the working classes today, as well as offering an
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I saw the Poppy display at the Tower Of London on the 26th October, I thought that I should leave writing the blog until nearer the 11th November to make it more pertinent to the date of the memorial. Nevertheless, on the 10th of November, I feel like I have nothing new to say. There
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