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Here’s what to expect from the First 90 Days as a Head of Department at a UK Secondary School, with an honest look at how to establish yourself as a leader, not just a manager. … More The First 90 Days: How to survive (and thrive) as a new Head of History
Ready to transform your life? Stop waiting for January 1st to make changes. All it takes is answering 7 brutal questions to course-correct your life, by letting go of unnecessary commitments and tackling those daunting tasks head-on. Your future self will thank you. … More 7 Brutal Questions to Course-Correct your Life before 2026
Transform your teaching with Google Forms. Streamline assessments and unlock hours saved on grading. Dive into adaptive quizzes and powerful data analysis to focus on what truly matters—delivering exceptional lessons. … More Stop wasting time and start teaching: How to super charge Google Forms with Brisk AI and Gemini
Unlock the full potential of Google Classroom! Transform it from a basic tool into a powerhouse for streamlined feedback and enhanced student engagement. Dive into our guide to become a Google Classroom Power User today and revolutionise your teaching efficiency. … More Automating Google Classroom: 8 features that save teachers hours each week
Join me as I share the surprising insights gained from a month of meticulous calorie tracking. From hidden calorie culprits to vital dietary components, learn how this practice unlocked new dimensions of self-awareness and progress. Read on to discover my five lessons in health and wellbeing. … More What I learned from tracking my food intake for a month
Elevate your teaching efficiency by harnessing Google Sheets for automated, insightful data management and real-time feedback for students. This is my ultimate guide for everything you’ll need to get the best out of the app … More Google Sheets for Teachers: How to automate your classroom
Experimenting will lead you to making a lot of mistakes along the way. Thankfully, I’ve probably already made them all – and figured out how to avoid them, so that you don’t have to. Here’s my guide to the top five mistakes that all students make when taking notes at Uni – and how to fix them. … More The top 5 note-taking mistakes that every student makes (and how to fix them)
Here’s your must-read guide to the best way to take notes everywhere and anywhere you might work, whether it’s in a notebook, on your laptop, or anywhere else. Teacher-approved and perfect for college or University. … More Stop Wasting Time: A Teacher’s Take on the Best Note-Taking Tools for University
I’ve seen every note-taking mistake in the book, so this guide isn’t stuck in theory; it’s based on what I’ve seen lead to success for my own students … More A Teacher’s Guide: How to take better notes in lectures and seminars at Uni
I’ve put together this really robust guide to prompt you on what’s actually needed for University, as well as a few things that you can afford to leave behind – as you get ready for Fresher’s Week, studying, and beyond – from a teacher’s perspective … More A Teacher’s Guide: 50 Things You Actually Need for University (And What You Can Leave Behind)
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