Today is 'National Early Years Teacher's Day'. where we celebrate the invaluable role that Early Years Teachers play in classrooms and settings.
Want to join them? Train with us on our Early Years Initial Teacher Training course: etpscitt.co.uk/get-into-tea...
#earlyyears #eyfs
Paul Carney Arts: Brilliantly practical advice on pedagogy, assessment, and drawing skills from a true expert in the field. paulcarneyarts.wordpress.com
Tate Kids: Incredible for making complex contemporary art accessible and fun for children. www.tate.org.uk/kids
BBC Bitesize (Art & Design): Clear, concise breakdowns of art elements, perfect for lesson starters and foundational knowledge. www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/sub...
AccessArt: The ultimate "teacher’s toolkit" for process-led learning and material literacy. www.accessart.org.uk
Art UK: A massive digital archive that brings the UK’s public art collections into your classroom. artuk.org
Happy World Art Day! This year's theme, "A Garden of Expression," is all about how we nurture creativity from the very first sprout. To celebrate, here's five websites for building subject knowledge.
#WorldArtDay #ArtEducation #earlyyearsart #primaryart #CreativeClassroom
selection of resources from national education nature park
Resources from National Education Nature Park. Useful library of curriculum-linked climate, nature and environmental education resources for all subjects www.educationnaturepark.org.uk/resources
#edusky #uked #primaryteaching
This week we are taking a deep dive into how to use formative assessment to facilitate stretch and challenge for all pupils in the classroom. This from @teacherhead.bsky.social shares some simple strategies to ensure we're supporting all pupils to be stretched
teacherhead.com/2023/05/07/t...
See how the Sun, Earth and Moon move relative to each other with this papercraft model to make www.sciencefix.co.uk/2019/07/quic... #artemisII #artemis
What our trainees say; "I’ve felt so supported by my school mentors. The difference they have made to my confidence during my first placement is amazing." Train to be an outstanding teacher with Essex and Thames SCITT. To learn more about our teacher training courses visit www.etpscitt.co.uk or give us a ring on 01268 988580
What our trainees say; "I’ve felt so supported by my school mentors. The difference they have made to my confidence during my first placement is amazing."
To learn more about our teacher training courses visit www.etpscitt.co.uk or ring 01268 988580
#traintoteach #getintoteaching #teachertraining
world autism awareness day
It's Autism Awareness Day. Trainees at SCITT learn about the three areas of difference and how to support their autistic pupils to achieve and thrive in mainstream classrooms.
autism.org.uk
Teachers have a crucial role in shaping AI's impact on education.
To empower teachers, policymakers should involve them in AI decision-making, and invest in their professional practice – proposes a position paper led by Mutlu Cukurova for the UNESCO Teacher Task Force.
https://bit.ly/3NA5eED
Thanks to all our trainees, staff and mentors as we reach the end of a very busy Spring term.
A big thanks to all our trainees, staff and mentors as we reach the end of a very busy Spring term.
#teachertraining #endofterm #easterbreak #springbreak
text with qr code linking to survey - primary teachers and trainees AI use in teaching
Final shout for primary teachers and trainee teachers to complete my survey into AI use. I'm going to start processing the data soon.
Link here: tinyurl.com/bde9prat
Please share with your colleagues in school
#aiinschools #primaryschool #eduskyprimary
5 Questioning Techniques That Transform Student Discussions
youtu.be/bniok6In-9w
A tube of glow-in-the-dark plastic planets that lists the contents as “8 glowing planets” and “1 glowing Pluto”
I salute the pedantry of the child’s new toy.
Useful moon phases simulator from PBS
youtube.com/shorts/4pSvg...
#edusky #eduskyprimary
20 things that teachers do, by Tim Brighouse
Being a teacher means wearing a dozen hats before morning break. You are a listener, a cheerleader, and so much more. We believe that great teachers are built on this foundation of empathy and authenticity.
#EduSky #Teaching #EarlyCareerTeacher #TeacherLife
A favourite questioning technique of mine - Agree, Build, Challenge www.youtube.com/shorts/cac1A...
#edusky #eduskyprimary #uked
Eid Mubarak
🌙 Eid Mubarak from Essex and Thames SCITT
Wishing a very happy and peaceful Eid al-Fitr to all our trainees, mentors, staff, and school partners celebrating across Essex.
#EidMubarak #Eid2026
“We don’t have to engage in grand, heroic actions to participate in the process of change. Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world”
— Howard Zinn
international day of happiness
This year’s theme reminds us that lasting happiness comes from caring for each other, feeling connected and being part of something bigger.
How will you spread happiness today?
#idh #dayofhappiness
a pen sketch of a stereotypical scientist
ai generated image of a scientist - lab coat, curly hair, glasses
Tried out the "draw a scientist" thing with my 9yo, and this is what she drew. We then asked AI to create a scientist based on her sketch. Then we talked about stereotypes!
From April 2026, new DfE guidance reshapes how #schools record, report & use restrictive interventions. Elizabeth Rose outlines what #DSLs, leaders & staff need to know – from policy updates to SEND considerations & training priorities:
20 things that teachers do, by Tim Brighouse
Being a teacher means wearing a dozen hats before morning break. You are a listener, a cheerleader, and so much more. We believe that great teachers are built on this foundation of empathy and authenticity.
#EduSky #Teaching #EarlyCareerTeacher #TeacherLife
Are you thinking about becoming a teacher next September? Our next online event is 25th March at 6.30pm.
Are you thinking about becoming a teacher next September? Our next online event is 25th March at 6.30pm.
Hear from our team and learn about our teacher training courses.
Sign up here: forms.gle/dBQ3DrGQy7Nx...
#GetIntoTeaching #pgce #traintoteach #pgcestudent #traineeteacher
What's it like being a teaching apprentice with Essex and Thames Scitt? One of our current apprentices, Grace, tells us what she likes about doing a level 6 teaching apprenticeship and learning on the job.
#apprentice #apprenticeships #teachingapprentice #teachertraining #traintoteach
It's day one of British Science Week!
Joining in? Let us know what you're up to by tagging #BSW26 on your socials.
We believe that science is relevant to everybody, and should be open to everybody. Find out about what's going on around the UK >>
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/celebra...
1. Treat AI output as a first draft AI generates plausible language, not guaranteed accuracy. Always review and edit before using content in teaching. 2. Check unfamiliar facts using trusted sources If something is new to you, verify it. Hallucinations are most likely where subject knowledge is weakest. 3. Watch for confident but vague claims Be cautious of phrases such as “research shows” or “studies suggest” when no specific source is named. 4. Ask the AI to explain its reasoning Follow-up questions often reveal gaps, assumptions, or errors in the original response. 5. Verify names, dates, and references carefully AI frequently invents studies, authors, or documents. Always check citations before sharing them with pupils or colleagues. 6. Cross-check anything used directly with pupils Lesson materials, explanations, and factual content should always be confirmed against reliable curriculum or subject sources. 7. Be cautious with niche or very recent topics AI is less reliable with specialised content, local guidance, or recent changes to curriculum or policy. 8. Model critical AI use to pupils Show pupils that AI is a tool that requires checking. This supports digital literacy and responsible use.
A guide to critical and safe use of AI - checking for hallucinations
#ai #aisafety
I'm in the latest edition of @teachprimarymag.bsky.social talking about AFL and Hinge Questions. You can read it here: www.theteachco.com/uploads/spec...
#edusky #eduskyprimary
Are you thinking about becoming a teacher next September? Our next online event is 25th March at 6.30pm.
Are you thinking about becoming a teacher next September? Our next online event is 25th March at 6.30pm.
Hear from our team and learn about our teacher training courses.
Sign up here: forms.gle/dBQ3DrGQy7Nx...
#GetIntoTeaching #pgce #traintoteach #pgcestudent #traineeteacher
