@TeacherToolkit

Ross Morrison McGill founded @TeacherToolkit in 2007 and is widely recognised as one of the leading influencers in education in the UK and across the world. In 2015, he was named among The Sunday Times/Debrett’s 500 Most Influential People in Britain for his impact on teaching, learning and educational leadership — and remains the only classroom teacher ever to feature.In 2025, Ross was invited to 10 Downing Street to represent education nationally, recognising his contribution to the profession and to education policy discourse through his innovative use of social media and research-informed practice.Through TeacherToolkit.co.uk, Ross shares practical ideas, classroom resources and evidence-based strategies, helping teachers translate research from cognitive science and instructional design into everyday teaching. His website has become one of the most influential education blogs in the world, winning multiple UK Blog Awards and reaching over 20 million readers worldwide.Starting his teaching career in 1991 as a sixth former, Ross has since served as a teacher and school leader in some of London’s most challenging secondary schools for more than three decades. Today, he continues to work with pupils, teachers and school leaders across the UK and internationally — supporting teaching and learning, workload, and teacher wellbeing through evidence-informed professional development.He is the author of twelve books, including Mark Plan Teach, Just Great Teaching, and the Teacher Toolkit Guides series on memory, feedback, questioning and leadership — making research accessible and practical for busy teachers.Read more…