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Truly shocking, although maybe not so shocking anymore… www.theguardian.com/books/2025/f...

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“If a former director of the National Theatre says that “more harm has been done than good” to the arts by the new Labour government, it is safe to say things have got off to a rocky start …”: Charlotte Higgins @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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For anyone looking for education policy people on Bluesky (and if you're missing let me know!) go.bsky.app/PHBkF8y

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Latest from me: this is a fragile & fretful moment for people caught up in the Special Educational Heeds system. But if the govt wants a fight, it'll get one www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Festive Giveaway! RT and follow by 5pm on Friday 27th December. I’ll pick one lucky person from all entrants on Twitter and Bluesky. One lucky person can pick either shelf 1, 2, 3 or 4 from my Bertvent books of the year as a New Year treat! UK only.

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On why denying or compromising access to great works of literature and art (or ancient languages) because they are not ‘relevant’ enough deny understanding and therefore deny dissent. Show me the Monet birminghamteacher.wordpress.com/2023/06/04/m...

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Hello, new BlueSky followers. In April, I was proud to be asked to chair the Oracy Education Commission. You can read our final report ('We Need to Talk') here: tinyurl.com/yr9pp9af And there are dozens of podcast conversations exploring #oracy in its many forms: open.spotify.com/show/5UwEJKk...

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Do watch this. It’s absolutely devastating what’s happening/happened to women’s healthcare in Florida and the wider US. My heart goes out to everyone affected. Thank you for telling this story so sensitively, @lewisgoodall.bsky.social

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🚨 Those from upper-middle-class backgrounds, and the privately-educated, are significantly overrepresented in the creative professions in the UK. Our new research uncovers stark inequalities in access to careers in the creative industries, including television, film, and music 🧵

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I have a report out today with The Sutton Trust looking back at the huge array of reforms over the past few decades and asking if they've made a difference. What's got better, what's got worse, and what are the challenges for the new government? www.suttontrust.com/our-research...

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Do you have a role in safeguarding children in education, or in serious youth violence? I'm looking to interview practitioners for some research. If you could spare 45-60mins for an online interview during October, please dm or comment below.

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Free entry to London Zoo for teachers on Saturday www.londonzoo.org/education/ev...

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Excited to share the launch of curriculum enrichment toolkits today! Lots of posts to follow sharing our great contributors! If you are interested in developing your curriculum then please do take a look : chartered.college/rethinkingcu... @collegeofteaching.bsky.social #RethinkingCurriculum

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And we’re off! The call for evidence for the curriculum and assessment review is now open, and will be for 8 weeks. As @beckyfrancis.bsky.social says, this is the chance for a national conversation. Excited to hear the diverse views, insights and expertise of all. www.gov.uk/government/c...

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Too many wonderful things happening in museums to keep up with - www.artfund.org/professional...

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artuk.org/learn/virtua... - Will keep sharing this as it seems like such a wonderful opportunity! A free virtual school trip to galleries 💜

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hey #edusky ...plse share 📣Applications are now open to the Teacher Development Fund Grants up to £165,000 will support primary schools and arts organisations to work together to develop arts-based approaches to teaching & learning. Apply now phf.org.uk/tdf #primaryschool

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New post: Walking the talk: Why has there been a tendency to privilege writing over speaking & listening? While oracy has recently gone further up the agenda, it’s odd that high quality talk in classrooms has often been regarded as an optional extra... open.substack.com/pub/marymyat...

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I sometimes get asked about the common issues I see across primary schools and the kind of support I offer as a result. This brief blog explains this stuff. This is my first new blog on Blue Sky so reposts much appreciated. primarycolour.home.blog/2024/09/08/h...

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Loved both Nengi Omuku and Adebayo Bolaji at the Arnolfini this week. My daughter (3) agreed both were ‘amazing’. arnolfini.org.uk

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The Ofsted Academy will be a critical part of Sir Martyn Oliver's reforms. Its head, Matthew Purves, exclusively tells Tes it will ensure the lessons of the tragic death of Ruth Perry will be learned and the faults Dame Christine Gilbert cited will be corrected www.tes.com/magazine/new...

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Teaching EY or KS2? Got little ‘uns or grandkids? You must watch this! m.youtube.com/watch?v=I6TL...

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Wish I’d taken advantage of this when I was in school… as they say such a great way to recharge or find inspiration - www.artfund.org/teacher-art-...

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Have just dragged the offspring to see the Turner exhibition at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle. Wow! Even they were roused out of their usual adolescent apathy. And we got to play ‘What do you think is in Isabella’s pot of basil?’💀🌱 Until 7 Sept. ⏱️🏃🏼‍♀️ #Newcastle #Art #Impressionism

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This is wonderful - a virtual visit to two galleries and it’s free! artuk.org/learn/virtua...

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This event is for any teacher with an interest in developing children’s spoken language, whether in their own classroom or at whole school level. #TeamEnglish #EduSky englishassociation.ac.uk/developing-a...

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Fascinating woman and fascinating subject matter on women’s bodies and how they have been demonised. www.theguardian.com/society/arti...

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‘Our kids should have the opportunity to discover new things that stay with them forever.’ Yes, yes, yes on the impact of cultural opportunities.

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Our first #DiverseEd blog for the new academic year is by us. The UK Race Riots, Summer 2024 - The Aftermath www.diverseeducators.co.uk/the-uk-race-... Do check out the resources and signposting.

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Have just finished rewriting the overview for a weekly picturebook assembly which focuses on equality, diversity and inclusion. It's still a work in progress but please feel free to use and adapt. All shares appreciated! The link is on my Padlet: padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...

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This is so wonderful. Four year old art critics are the best

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“The abundance mindset allows us to imagine what it might be like next time, and to act on that, rather than focusing on all the things that have gone wrong.” A much needed post from @marymyatt.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/marymyat...

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