The 12 Days Of Christmas


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John Dabell

I trained as a primary school teacher 25 years ago, starting my career in London and then I taught in a range of schools in the Midlands. In between teaching jobs, I worked as an Ofsted inspector (no hate mail please!), national in-service provider, project...
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What do the 12 days of Christmas look like in your school?

It’s Christmas, so here is a little light-hearted fun for some seasonal cheer …

On the First day of Christmas, my Headteacher gave to me, a copy of Toxic Schools by Dr Helen Woodley.

On the Second day of Christmas, my Headteacher gave to me, two copies of ‘Footballer or Hairdresser’ and a copy of Toxic Schools by Dr Helen Woodley.

On the Third day of Christmasmy Headteacher gave to me, three copies of ‘Mark. Plan. Teach.’, two copies of ‘Footballer or Hairdresser’ and a copy of Toxic Schools by Dr Helen Woodley.

On the Fourth day of Christmas, my Headteacher gave to me, 4 Ways To Promote Kindness in The Classroom, three copies of ‘Mark. Plan. Teach.’, two copies of ‘Footballer or Hairdresser’ and a copy of Toxic Schools by Dr Helen Woodley.

On the Fifth day of Christmas, my Headteacher gave to me, a 5 Minute Lesson Plan, 4 Ways To Promote Kindness in The Classroom, three copies of ‘Mark. Plan. Teach.’, two copies of ‘Footballer or Hairdresser’ and a copy of Toxic Schools by Dr Helen Woodley.

On the Sixth day of Christmas, my Headteacher gave to me, 6 Tips For Improving Oracy, 5 Minute Lesson Plan, 4 Ways To Promote Kindness in The Classroom, three copies of ‘Mark. Plan. Teach.’, two copies of ‘Footballer or Hairdresser’ and a copy of Toxic Schools by Dr Helen Woodley.

On the Seventh day of Christmas, my Headteacher gave to me, 7 Ways To Promote Respect And Combat Bullying, 6 Tips For Improving Oracy, 5 Minute Lesson Plan, 4 Ways To Promote Kindness in The Classroom, three copies of ‘Mark. Plan. Teach.’, two copies of ‘Footballer or Hairdresser’ and a copy of Toxic Schools by Dr Helen Woodley.

On the Eighth day of Christmas, my Headteacher gave to me, 8 Top Inclusion Tips For Every Class, 7 Ways To Promote Respect And Combat Bullying, 6 Tips For Improving Oracy, 5 Minute Lesson Plan, 4 Ways To Promote Kindness in The Classroom, three copies of ‘Mark. Plan. Teach.’, two copies of ‘Footballer or Hairdresser’ and a copy of Toxic Schools by Dr Helen Woodley.

On the Ninth day of Christmas, my Headteacher gave to me, 9 Teaching Ideas To Bin, 8 Top Inclusion Tips For Every Class, 7 Ways To Promote Respect And Combat Bullying, 6 Tips For Improving Oracy, 5 Minute Lesson Plan, 4 Ways To Promote Kindness in The Classroom, three copies of ‘Mark. Plan. Teach.’, two copies of ‘Footballer or Hairdresser’ and a copy of Toxic Schools by Dr Helen Woodley.

On the Tenth day of Christmas, my Headteacher gave to me, 10 Tips How To Start Engaging With Research, 9 Teaching Ideas To Bin, 8 Top Inclusion Tips For Every Class, 7 Ways To Promote Respect And Combat Bullying, 6 Tips For Improving Oracy, 5 Minute Lesson Plan, 4 Ways To Promote Kindness in The Classroom, three copies of ‘Mark. Plan. Teach.’, two copies of ‘Footballer or Hairdresser’ and a copy of Toxic Schools by Dr Helen Woodley.

On the Eleventh day of Christmas, my Headteacher gave to me, 11 Behaviour Management Tips, 10 Tips How To Start Engaging With Research, 9 Teaching Ideas To Bin, 8 Top Inclusion Tips For Every Class, 7 Ways To Promote Respect And Combat Bullying, 6 Tips For Improving Oracy, 5 Minute Lesson Plan, 4 Ways To Promote Kindness in The Classroom, three copies of ‘Mark. Plan. Teach.’, two copies of ‘Footballer or Hairdresser’ and a copy of Toxic Schools by Dr Helen Woodley.

On the Twelfth day of Christmas, my Headteacher gave to me, The Top 12 Blogs Of The Year, 11 Behaviour Management Tips, 10 Tips How To Start Engaging With Research, 9 Teaching Ideas To Bin, 8 Top Inclusion Tips For Every Class, 7 Ways To Promote Respect And Combat Bullying, 6 Tips For Improving Oracy, 5 Minute Lesson Plan, 4 Ways To Promote Kindness in The Classroom, three copies of ‘Mark. Plan. Teach.’, two copies of ‘Footballer or Hairdresser’ and a copy of Toxic Schools by Dr Helen Woodley.

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