Topsy Page 8 May 2026 Thoughts “More hands – or I'll cold call” Topsy Page 8 May 2026 Thoughts Let’s think about how we promote participation in whole-class talk
Topsy Page 20 March 2026 Tips and techniques, Thoughts Be careful with 'Who can...?' Topsy Page 20 March 2026 Tips and techniques, Thoughts The way you phrase your questions matters!
Topsy Page 10 January 2025 Tips and techniques, Thoughts Talking shouldn’t feel like a punishment! Topsy Page 10 January 2025 Tips and techniques, Thoughts The importance of positive, transparent systems for deciding who responds
Topsy Page 28 May 2021 Thoughts, Tips and techniques Did you put your hand up at school? Topsy Page 28 May 2021 Thoughts, Tips and techniques Pupils tell us why they think their peers don’t raise their hands
Topsy Page 28 May 2019 Tips and techniques “When it's hands up they pick the smart children...” Topsy Page 28 May 2019 Tips and techniques ‘Hands up’ is a very common way of inviting pupil participation in lessons. However, research shows that typically only around 25% of the class raise their hands.
Topsy Page 13 June 2017 Practical examples What do children think of Hands Up? Topsy Page 13 June 2017 Practical examples Pupil Voice is an important part of my Talk Audits; here are some recent responses when I asked Key Stage 2 children their opinions about Hands Up…
