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tombennett71.bsky.social
Behaviour advisor to the UK Department of Education. Founder of researchED. Professor of School Behaviour. Academica University of Applied Science.
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RIGHT BABS WHO’S COMING ON 8TH MARCH?? @msjasminemn.bsky.social @mrsspalding.bsky.social @isaacmoore7.bsky.social @danielbundred.bsky.social @twperry1.bsky.social @tombennett71.bsky.social @teacherhead.bsky.social @didau.bsky.social @daisychristo.bsky.social TIX: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...

submitted 11 days ago • 1 comment

THROWBACK TO THE FIRST #rEDBRUM IN 2018 WITH @daisychristo.bsky.social @tombennett71.bsky.social @olicav.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social AND @teacherhead.bsky.social WHO WE FOOLISHLY CRAMMED INTO A VERY PACKED DRAMA STUDIO 😂 TIX FOR 8 MARCH 2025 HERE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...

submitted 12 days ago • 0 comments

A typically thoughtful & practical @tesmagazine.bsky.social column from @juliangrenier.bsky.social on boosting early vocabulary.

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

This has got HUGE ‘I got a detention just for asking a question’ energy. Heckler spoils show for entire audience, surprised by consequences.

submitted 12 days ago • 4 comments

Leaders- my next webinar on behaviour and culture is on the 24th. Australian classroom practitioners- my next one for you is the 26th :)

submitted 14 days ago • 0 comments

Never forget

submitted 15 days ago • 2 comments

Peter Hyman has written this article roughly twice a year for 10 years. He’s still wrong.

submitted 16 days ago • 1 comment

🚀 ResearchEd Dubai 2025 – Speaker Announcement! 🚀 We’re delighted to welcome @tombennett71.bsky.social to #ResearchEdDubai2025! 🎉 🎟️ Tickets are now LIVE – don’t miss out! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched... #rEDDubai25

submitted 16 days ago • 0 comments

Brutal takedown of reading policy in Wales and Scotland, as Northern Ireland looks to change course with its new strategy based around phonics. @kathyrastle.bsky.social makes several important (and apparently still necessary) observations about the evidence on reading. www.itv.com/news/2025-02...

submitted 19 days ago • 1 comment

Why is forgetting such an important part of learning? Robert Bjork explains something that every teacher should know.

submitted 18 days ago • 0 comments

RIGHT THEN, BABS! BACK IN BRUM ON 8TH MARCH IS DAAAAAAAIIIIIIIISYYYYYYYYY @daisychristo.bsky.social 🥳🙌 #rEDBRUM TIX HERE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...

submitted 18 days ago • 2 comments

The default position of a school that finds a knife in a student should be an immediate suspension, with a presumption to exclude except in the most extenuating of circumstances (eg it was planted on them). The safety of children is sacred. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

submitted 19 days ago • 2 comments

Absolutely nails it. Brilliant post. I'd also add there's going to be perverse incentives *not* to seek a high inclusion rating if it signals to some families you prioritise less complicated and vulnerable children.

submitted 19 days ago • 3 comments

The default position of a school that finds a knife in a student should be an immediate suspension, with a presumption to exclude except in the most extenuating of circumstances (eg it was planted on them). The safety of children is sacred. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

submitted 19 days ago • 2 comments

Twilights can be a grind for many but it was an honour for me to come and speak to leaders in the mythical land of Bretherton the other day. An engaged and thoughtful room of colleagues. Thank you for the welcome.

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

#rEDBRUM TIX ARE GO GO GO GRAB YOUR TICKET AND A BIG DOLLOP OF @daisychristo.bsky.social @tombennett71.bsky.social @didau.bsky.social @drchendrick.bsky.social @counsellc.bsky.social @teacherhead.bsky.social @claresealy.bsky.social AND THE REST OF THE GANG www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...

submitted 26 days ago • 2 comments

NEW ONLINE BEHAVIOUR TRAINING For teachers: 27th Jan, 4-5:30pm (UK time) www.eventbrite.com/e/1145004933... For leaders: 24th Feb, 4-5:30pm (UK time) www.eventbrite.com/e/1145010921... For Australian teachers, 26th Feb, 4-5:30pm (AEDT) www.eventbrite.com/e/1145030620... Live, with me, plus Q&A.

submitted 44 days ago • 3 comments

BRUM. IS. BACK. 🥳 8TH MARCH 2025 🥳 TIX OUT FRIDAY 31ST JAN, 7PM #rEDBRUM @tombennett71.bsky.social @clairestoneman.bsky.social

submitted 30 days ago • 1 comment

First one TODAY :)

submitted 31 days ago • 0 comments

First one TODAY :)

submitted 31 days ago • 0 comments

From what I recall about, say, GCSE Maths coursework back in the day, allowing kids to complete assignments at home *increased* attainment gaps due to greater parental /family support, better home resources etc. You'd think top universities would be able to do their research....

submitted 31 days ago • 3 comments

This is why you don't design curricula around "jobs of the future". We can't predict the future but we do know what general skills and knowledge will be valuable whatever job you do.

submitted 32 days ago • 94 comments

You don’t *solve* socio-economic outcome gaps by massaging examination conditions, you *disguise* them, and then everyone can tell themselves ‘aren’t we good people?’ while failing to change the lives of the people they claim they care about.

submitted 31 days ago • 4 comments

Just got back to London and bumped into an ex-student of mine in the tube. Absolutely made my day. Six foot three now. This is one of many consolations you get as a teacher, as you slowly turn into the old guy from Up.

submitted 37 days ago • 0 comments

Great thread from @tombennett71.bsky.social

submitted 39 days ago • 0 comments

WELL HELLO AGAIN BLUESKY BABS IT’S BEEN A WHILE #rEDBRUM @tombennett71.bsky.social

submitted 38 days ago • 3 comments

We don’t expect children to know brings they have never been told or shown. Which is why teacher-led instruction is so important, especially for novices.

submitted 40 days ago • 2 comments

Fav @tombennett71.bsky.social quote: “Self-discipline, self-regulation, patience & effort are all characteristics of successful people. Everything of value you can conceive of was acquired thru sustained effort, practice & delayed gratification.” More Tom here: open.spotify.com/episode/1iHO...

submitted 41 days ago • 2 comments

COME TO BRUM ON FRIDAY 7TH MARCH! @tombennett71.bsky.social is running his ace behaviour training and we’re thrilled to be hosting at my school. Tix here 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/running-th...

submitted 44 days ago • 1 comment

My latest effort at podcasting: An interview with the brilliant insightful & downright funny @tombennett71.bsky.social. open.spotify.com/episode/1iHO...

submitted 42 days ago • 0 comments