by amyrose | Mar 16, 2024 | Teacher Development
As someone who’s spent a fair amount of time bouncing between primary and secondary classrooms, consulting with teachers, and examining student work, I’ve seen firsthand what a rollercoaster teaching can be. The highs, the lows, and everything in between. One...
by amyrose | Mar 13, 2024 | English
Ah, the perennial question. As a teacher who’s worked with both primary and secondary students, I’ve heard it more times than I can count: “But Miss, when will I ever need Shakespeare?” It’s usually followed by a dramatic sigh, a heavy roll of the eyes,...
by amyrose | Feb 28, 2024 | English, Exams
As a teacher with experience across both primary and secondary schools, I’ve seen it all. There’s the magic moment when a student’s attention shifts from whatever they’re doing on their phone, or the casual chat with a friend, to you. They’re focused. You’ve got...
by amyrose | Feb 13, 2024 | English
Ah, the GCSE poetry anthology. That delightful collection of verse designed to test your memory, your patience, and sometimes even your will to live. Whether you’re a student trying to make sense of enjambment or a teacher desperately trying to convince a classroom...
by amyrose | Jan 2, 2024 | Exams
The Art of Crossing Out: Embracing the Beauty of Redrafting As a teacher who’s spent years in both primary and secondary classrooms, one thing I know for sure: students loathe the art of crossing out. You can almost hear their collective groan when I say, “It’s okay...
