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Started teaching in 1985. Here mainly for education chat. Curriculum specialist. Live in London.
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The far right becoming the official opposition in Germany and the US siding with North Korea at the UN. If the warning signs weren’t clear enough, then surely they must be now?

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I've just signed "Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/ma... @StopFundingHate

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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.

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I've given Ofsted the full benefit of my wisdom on their unclear and unhelpful proposals. It's a pain of a consultation, but a cynic might think that that's a deliberate hurdle which we must overcome. You'll find it here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ofsted2025/

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Good morning all in #teacherfiveoclockclub Half term approaches! Hang in there…..

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Our response to the latest Ofsted proposals. Part 2 tomorrow. www.headrestuk.co.uk/blog/missed-...

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Everyone needs to do this to let OFSTED know what you think www.gov.uk/government/c...

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Oh my word. Came out of work & looked at BBC news. Then checked my calendar to see if it was 1st April. Mad.

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Good morning BlueSky #teacherfiveoclockclub people. Off to a lovely Gillingham school today to talk about Geography, PSHE & Learning Conversations. Have a lovely Wednesday, all!

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Great stuff from @michaelt1979.bsky.social on proposed Ofsted framework. I’m now pondering if it’s possible to make well-judged adaptations that aren’t appropriate. www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

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This time last week I spent the day inside following a red weather warning from Scottish & UK Govt re storm. Danger to life & all that. Come home to London & barely anyone down here even knows how bad it was…

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Glasgow weather today: non tropical cyclone (aka “weather bomb”) prompting Govt alerts/red “danger to life” & stay at home warning, watery sunshine, brief glimpse of blue sky, hail storm…

submitted 34 days ago • 1 comment

What are you doing to be the light? Even the smallest things done with care, thought and the desire to make someone feel loved can make such a difference.

submitted 38 days ago • 5 comments

Hell is empty, And all the devils are here.

submitted 38 days ago • 127 comments

I probably won’t be on any social media tomorrow and am having a news blackout. I know what’s happening over the Atlantic & just don’t want to see it. So have a great week everyone! X

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I wish the police would hurry up and find who they are looking for. 🚁

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Winter is always easier when we get days like this. Blue skies & sunshine ☀️

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Ofsted chief Sir Martyn Oliver has been facing questions from MPs at the Education Select Committee this morning. Here are some key takeaways from the session 👇

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Good luck to everyone who is back into school today - whether INSET or with the children. Happy Monday, new term, new week.

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“In London, everyone is different. But that means anyone can fit in.” Beautifully put. Thank you, Paddington. ❤️

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