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Be kind, even if they're different to you.
Schools, SEND, Social issues...
95%+ positivity. Yorkshire based.

#Edusky #SENDSky #Inclusion UK

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Aaron King @9000lives.org · 19d
A vital guide for transforming the dreams of our children in care.

It's recommended by the Department for Education.

I hope it helps you to aim high for #ChildrenInCare

#edusky
becomecharity.org.uk Become @becomecharity.org.uk · 20d
Our updated 2025 ‘Children in Care Guide for Governors’,created in partnership with @9000lives.org, is now available to read 🙌

This guide gives governors all the key information they need to help you best support children in care.

Read the guide: loom.ly/enXsH-0
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Wishing Scotland’s teachers luck tomorrow! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ⚽️ 🥳 😴
a group of soccer players are in a locker room and one has the number 6 on his jersey
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November 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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BSL GCSE is long awaited.

Exam boards must now step forward.

#EduSky @djillings.bsky.social @signature.org.uk
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Ofqual has published its official rules to guide the design of a new British Sign Language (BSL) GCSE – but exam boards have not committed to creating the qualification

schoolsweek.co.uk/new-british-...
BSL GCSE rules confirmed – but will exam boards offer it?
Charities welcome 'landmark' step towards new qualification, but exam boards are non-committal
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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BSL GCSE is long awaited.

Exam boards must now step forward.

#EduSky @djillings.bsky.social @signature.org.uk
schoolsweek.bsky.social Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 4d
Ofqual has published its official rules to guide the design of a new British Sign Language (BSL) GCSE – but exam boards have not committed to creating the qualification

schoolsweek.co.uk/new-british-...
BSL GCSE rules confirmed – but will exam boards offer it?
Charities welcome 'landmark' step towards new qualification, but exam boards are non-committal
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Last Week’s Poll Results

Inclusion and SEND provision topped this week’s priorities at 59 per cent, followed by curriculum depth and sequencing.
Take part in future polls here:
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New Ofsted Framework Leadership Priorities - Headteacher Community Discussion | HeadteacherChat
Join headteachers discussing leadership priorities under the new Ofsted framework. Share insights, strategies and challenges with fellow school leaders in this active education community discussion.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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ICYMI: A vital guide for transforming children's dreams.

Recommended by the DfE, it helps you to aim high for #ChildrenInCare
Become (@becomecharity.org.uk)
Our updated 2025 ‘Children in Care Guide for Governors’,created in partnership with @9000lives.org, is now available to read 🙌 This guide gives governors all the key information they need to help…
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November 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
9000lives.org
ICYMI: A vital guide for transforming children's dreams.

Recommended by the DfE, it helps you to aim high for #ChildrenInCare
Become (@becomecharity.org.uk)
Our updated 2025 ‘Children in Care Guide for Governors’,created in partnership with @9000lives.org, is now available to read 🙌 This guide gives governors all the key information they need to help…
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Who said this?

Guess, then answer in the comments.

#EduSky #ChildrenInCare
November 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Who said this?

Guess, then answer in the comments.

#EduSky #ChildrenInCare
November 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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In a world where you can be anything, be kind

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November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Schools offer belonging.

We need to keep children local - where they belong.

@becomecharity.org.uk
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#ChildrenInCare
Quote is from Helen Hayes MP, chair of Parliament’s Education Select Committee. It reads: In 2024, 45% of looked after children were placed outside their local authority… This disrupts their education and exacerbates trauma.”
November 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Schools offer belonging.

We need to keep children local - where they belong.

@becomecharity.org.uk
@helenhayes.bsky.social
#ChildrenInCare
Quote is from Helen Hayes MP, chair of Parliament’s Education Select Committee. It reads: In 2024, 45% of looked after children were placed outside their local authority… This disrupts their education and exacerbates trauma.”
November 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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If we want to cut crime, let's improve support for our children in care in schools.

@helenhayes.bsky.social #ChildrenInCare
Quote is from Helen Hayes MP, chair of Parliament’s Education Select Committee. Quote reads: “One quarter of the prison population has care experience. They’ve been let down previously when they were children.” Image shows Helen Hayes MP.
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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When children in care turn 18, they face a cliff edge of support.

If they've no family for support, they can face pressures that classmates do not.

We must do better.

@becomecharity.org.uk #ChildrenInCare
Quote is from Helen Hayes MP, chair of Parliament’s Education Select Committee. Quote reads: “She had to give up A-Levels because she had to work to keep a roof over her head. Image shows Helen Hayes MP.
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Some lovely feedback about the Children In Care: Guide for School Governors and Trustees.

Don't wait to read and share with your board!

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Two quotes about the Children in Care guide: 1.A school governors says: "It sort of gives me permission to ask tough questions." 2. The National Governance Association say: "An important and accessible document for all involved in school governance." Screenshot of Governors Guide to Children in Care
November 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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The overlap between looked-after children and SEND is huge.

About 30% of CIC have an EHCP.

Perhaps we need to improve early intervention?

#EduSky
November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Do we know the % spread across each broad area of need?
November 6, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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I cannot understand why those with the power to make a real difference don't seem to understand the importance of strong foundations. It's just common sense, not rocket science!
Get the foundations right, and everything else will follow.
November 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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The overlap between looked-after children and SEND is huge.

About 30% of CIC have an EHCP.

Perhaps we need to improve early intervention?

#EduSky
November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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9000lives.org
In the DfE's academy trust guidance, our free Children in Care guide is second placed recommendation.

A reminder that sometimes second is at least as good as first. 😉

#EduSky
The Academy Trust Governance Guidance, that is written by the Department for Education, reads 7.4.2 Looked-after and previously looked-after children Boards must appoint a designated staff member to support the educational achievement of looked-after and previously looked-after children. This duty is covered by the trust’s funding agreement and the Academies Act 2010, section 2e. Find out more from: • DfE: The designated teacher for looked-after and previously looked-after children which sets out the board’s responsibilities • Become: the charity for children in care and young care leavers in their Children in Care: guide for school governors The full page can be found at: www.gov.uk/guidance/-governance-in-academy-trusts/7-compliance UK singles chart from November 1995 with the Oasis song, Wonderwall, in second place behind Robson and Jerome's cover of I Believe as number 1.
November 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
9000lives.org
In the DfE's academy trust guidance, our free Children in Care guide is second placed recommendation.

A reminder that sometimes second is at least as good as first. 😉

#EduSky
The Academy Trust Governance Guidance, that is written by the Department for Education, reads 7.4.2 Looked-after and previously looked-after children Boards must appoint a designated staff member to support the educational achievement of looked-after and previously looked-after children. This duty is covered by the trust’s funding agreement and the Academies Act 2010, section 2e. Find out more from: • DfE: The designated teacher for looked-after and previously looked-after children which sets out the board’s responsibilities • Become: the charity for children in care and young care leavers in their Children in Care: guide for school governors The full page can be found at: www.gov.uk/guidance/-governance-in-academy-trusts/7-compliance UK singles chart from November 1995 with the Oasis song, Wonderwall, in second place behind Robson and Jerome's cover of I Believe as number 1.
November 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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🚨 The DfE recommends our Children in Care Guide to all governors and trustees.

💫 Dream big for #ChildrenInCare 💫

#EduSky
Governance Guidance for maintained schools, which is written by the Department for Education, reads 7.2.3 Looked-after and previously looked-after children A governing body must appoint: • a designated teacher who is appropriately qualified to support the educational achievement of looked-after children • a member of staff responsible for promoting the educational achievement of looked-after and previously looked-after children Governing bodies’ responsibilities are set out in statutory guidance the designated teacher for looked-after and previously looked-after children. This duty is outlined in the Children and Young Persons Act 2008 and the Designated Teacher (Looked After Pupils etc) (England) Regulations 2009. Become, a charity for children in care and young care leavers has published further guidance on children in care for school governors. The full page can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/governance-in-maintained-schools/7-compliance The Academy Trust Governance Guidance, that is written by the Department for Education, reads 7.4.2 Looked-after and previously looked-after children Boards must appoint a designated staff member to support the educational achievement of looked-after and previously looked-after children. This duty is covered by the trust’s funding agreement and the Academies Act 2010, section 2e. Find out more from: • DfE: The designated teacher for looked-after and previously looked-after children which sets out the board’s responsibilities • Become: the charity for children in care and young care leavers in their Children in Care: guide for school governors The full page can be found at: www.gov.uk/guidance/-governance-in-academy-trusts/7-compliance
November 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
9000lives.org
🚨 The DfE recommends our Children in Care Guide to all governors and trustees.

💫 Dream big for #ChildrenInCare 💫

#EduSky
Governance Guidance for maintained schools, which is written by the Department for Education, reads 7.2.3 Looked-after and previously looked-after children A governing body must appoint: • a designated teacher who is appropriately qualified to support the educational achievement of looked-after children • a member of staff responsible for promoting the educational achievement of looked-after and previously looked-after children Governing bodies’ responsibilities are set out in statutory guidance the designated teacher for looked-after and previously looked-after children. This duty is outlined in the Children and Young Persons Act 2008 and the Designated Teacher (Looked After Pupils etc) (England) Regulations 2009. Become, a charity for children in care and young care leavers has published further guidance on children in care for school governors. The full page can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/governance-in-maintained-schools/7-compliance The Academy Trust Governance Guidance, that is written by the Department for Education, reads 7.4.2 Looked-after and previously looked-after children Boards must appoint a designated staff member to support the educational achievement of looked-after and previously looked-after children. This duty is covered by the trust’s funding agreement and the Academies Act 2010, section 2e. Find out more from: • DfE: The designated teacher for looked-after and previously looked-after children which sets out the board’s responsibilities • Become: the charity for children in care and young care leavers in their Children in Care: guide for school governors The full page can be found at: www.gov.uk/guidance/-governance-in-academy-trusts/7-compliance
November 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Social workers are vital in the lives of children in children's homes.

But social workers change.

Sometimes that's often.

So, the bedrock of school staff and school friends can matter more than you'd think.

#Edusky
Roisa, teenage girl and former child in care, reminds us how schools offer stability for children in care. Her quote reads: "The social worker changed every three months, but school was always exactly the same. Schools are a bigger role than they think...”
November 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
9000lives.org
Social workers are vital in the lives of children in children's homes.

But social workers change.

Sometimes that's often.

So, the bedrock of school staff and school friends can matter more than you'd think.

#Edusky
Roisa, teenage girl and former child in care, reminds us how schools offer stability for children in care. Her quote reads: "The social worker changed every three months, but school was always exactly the same. Schools are a bigger role than they think...”
November 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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They all mean the same:
✔️ Looked-after children?
✔️ Children looked-after?
✔️ Children in Care?

But it can be confusing. That's why we published this free guide.

Your governors need you to share it with them.

#EduSky
Screenshot of Children in Care: Guide for Governors booklet
October 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM