J. A. Maxwell
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Headteacher of Carrickfergus Grammar School | Author: Making Every MFL Lesson Count | Passionate about teaching and learning. Views my own.
Joined April 2017
NI Teachers...this looks like a great opportunity for some free CPD.
Interested in the 'How Teaching & Learning Happens' course? Join @C_Hendrick and I for these free webinars: - 27/2 at 4pm GMT Retrieval - 6/3 at 4pm GMT Scaffolding - 13/3 at 4pm GMT Checking for Understanding - 20/3 at 4pm GMT Questioning Register here:
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RT @mr_englishteach: Latest edition of CGS Research/Read/Reflect substack, featuring @Inner_Drive @BradleyKBusch, @musingsofadr: https://t…
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Some people are telling me that teachers don't need to be involved with pouches. Who then oversees if pupils are putting the phones in pouches? What if pupils say they don't have a phone with them when they do? What if they bring 2 phones and put 1 in the pouch? Not workable imo.
My school will never introduce phone pouches for pupils. My teachers should be focusing solely on learning and teaching, not on taking phones off pupils and 'minding them' for the school day. A school simply needs a very strict policy and sanctions which deter all use of phones.
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@MBDscience @Strickomaster Who oversees that the pupils actually do put them in the pouches? What if a pupil says they have no phone even though they do? What if a pupils brings two phones and puts one in the pouch? Unworkable, imo.
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My school will never introduce phone pouches for pupils. My teachers should be focusing solely on learning and teaching, not on taking phones off pupils and 'minding them' for the school day. A school simply needs a very strict policy and sanctions which deter all use of phones.
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RT @CarrickGrammar: We are HIRING. Teacher of English and Drama (Full-Time Permanent) from September 2025. Click the link below to view the…
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Very happy memories of the Markethill Det on a Wednesday evening, under the excellent leadership of Csgt McShane. Pleased to see it going from strength to strength.
Great visit to Markethill Det parading @MarkethillHS every Wed from 1900-2100. Varied programme being delivered by an enthusiastic team of CFAVs and Senior Cadets @ulstergazette @newryreporter
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Such a wrong thing to do. Why can't we just expect people to study more effectively instead of making the assessments easier and - by default - lowering the bar. Surely we should be preparing a person for the road, rather than the road for the person.
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Policy-makers in NI take note. From today's Sunday Times. A well-implemented knowledge-rich curriculum can be the most powerful tool in driving up standards and breaking educational disadvantage. Well done to fellow headteacher @Bruce_NextLevel .
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RT @Miss_Snuffy: TEACHERS! Do your best to stay away from tech in the classroom and with homework! We use tech minimally at Michaela and…
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RT @tombennett71: And the ‘Scottish Curriculum for Excellence’ is a terrific example of what England mustn’t do, given that thanks to its v…
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Hugely encouraging that @paulgivan visited Michaela. Anyone in NI interested in seeing school values and pedagogy which can expedite social mobility and break the cycle of educational disadvantage should visit. Here again is the article from my own visit.
Delighted to visit Michaela Community School. An outstanding school delivering excellence that is transformative for the pupils. Many children are from a working class background and are being given the best opportunity to succeed. London is lucky to have you @Miss_Snuffy 👏🏻 👏🏻
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RT @tombennett71: One of the most important concepts in behaviour management is sweating the small stuff. Many people mistakenly think it m…
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RT @Education_NI: 📢 We want to hear your views! The review of the Northern Ireland Curriculum is ongoing. Written submissions are being sou…
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I was really pleased to present today at the Westminster Policy Forum for Northern Ireland Conference on next steps for the education system, speaking about the need for a system-wide approach to continuing professional development of teachers in Northern Ireland.
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Well, what a day! Not only the announcement of an International Ministerial Advisory Panel of education experts for Northern Ireland, but also the announcement of a TLAC / Innerdrive partnership! It's like Christmas all over again! Well done, @Inner_Drive @BradleyKBusch
🚨 Here. We. Go. 🚨 Officially announcing ‘Teaching Unpacked’. A game changer in the world of professional development. @Inner_Drive 🤝 @TeachLikeAChamp
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It is right that politicians dream big about the endless potential of education in NI, that they are ambitious about the education / life chances of our children, that they think outside the box and that they source the greatest expertise. Here is all that in action.
Exciting development for education in Northern Ireland with the appointment of an International Ministerial Advisory Panel with insights on what works best internationally… @paulgivan @Education_NI
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