@alienwife99.bsky.social
Headteacher 17yrs, teacher 35. Lover of family, The West Wing, Star Wars (original trilogy obviously), musicals, Iceland and reading.
Very tense in the AlienHouse watching the Grand Prix.
December 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Very tense in the AlienHouse watching the Grand Prix.
Had my first car crump today. I’m fine but feel a bit all over the place. Not fun.
November 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Had my first car crump today. I’m fine but feel a bit all over the place. Not fun.
November 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Pouring rain all day. Children in pjs all day. Children hyped for discos all day. Four different discos going on until 8:30, then the clear up.
I must have done something very bad in a previous life.
I must have done something very bad in a previous life.
November 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Pouring rain all day. Children in pjs all day. Children hyped for discos all day. Four different discos going on until 8:30, then the clear up.
I must have done something very bad in a previous life.
I must have done something very bad in a previous life.
Feeling very smug having made my Christmas cake today. The earliest ever I think.
Not going to be out-smugged by people who made theirs ages ago!
Not going to be out-smugged by people who made theirs ages ago!
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Feeling very smug having made my Christmas cake today. The earliest ever I think.
Not going to be out-smugged by people who made theirs ages ago!
Not going to be out-smugged by people who made theirs ages ago!
Half term - slept like a log every night for a week. Last night - awake every two hours. Go figure.
November 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Half term - slept like a log every night for a week. Last night - awake every two hours. Go figure.
🧵 I’ve been thinking about this statement from the DfE about the increase in support staff in schools. We have way more than double the average % of EHCPs, most of whom do not bring in enough funding for us to support them.
A new child arrives in reception, 4 years old, clearly traumatised 1/
A new child arrives in reception, 4 years old, clearly traumatised 1/
November 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
🧵 I’ve been thinking about this statement from the DfE about the increase in support staff in schools. We have way more than double the average % of EHCPs, most of whom do not bring in enough funding for us to support them.
A new child arrives in reception, 4 years old, clearly traumatised 1/
A new child arrives in reception, 4 years old, clearly traumatised 1/
What a fabulous half term break. Duran Duran in Nottingham, with a flying visit to @stella-b.bsky.social , and then the best week at Center Parcs with Alienhusband, AlienSonTheElder, @missvlbishop.bsky.social , AlienGrandson and AlienSonTheYounger (just missing MrsASTY). Just perfect.
November 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
What a fabulous half term break. Duran Duran in Nottingham, with a flying visit to @stella-b.bsky.social , and then the best week at Center Parcs with Alienhusband, AlienSonTheElder, @missvlbishop.bsky.social , AlienGrandson and AlienSonTheYounger (just missing MrsASTY). Just perfect.
From the DfE as they tell schools to cut costs and fund the next three years of teacher pay rises.
Of course we need more support staff. The increase reflects the rapid rise in SEND needs in schools. It’s not rocket science.
Of course we need more support staff. The increase reflects the rapid rise in SEND needs in schools. It’s not rocket science.
November 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
From the DfE as they tell schools to cut costs and fund the next three years of teacher pay rises.
Of course we need more support staff. The increase reflects the rapid rise in SEND needs in schools. It’s not rocket science.
Of course we need more support staff. The increase reflects the rapid rise in SEND needs in schools. It’s not rocket science.
Hey @theheadsoffice.bsky.social I’m beating you to it today!
#3goodthings
1. Lunch with AliensonTheYounger
2. Lovely visit with @stella-b.bsky.social
3. About to see Duran Duran live
#3goodthings
1. Lunch with AliensonTheYounger
2. Lovely visit with @stella-b.bsky.social
3. About to see Duran Duran live
October 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Hey @theheadsoffice.bsky.social I’m beating you to it today!
#3goodthings
1. Lunch with AliensonTheYounger
2. Lovely visit with @stella-b.bsky.social
3. About to see Duran Duran live
#3goodthings
1. Lunch with AliensonTheYounger
2. Lovely visit with @stella-b.bsky.social
3. About to see Duran Duran live
I have to write my HT govs report tonight, including things to celebrate. All I’ve got in my head are ridiculous parent emails, stupid govt targets, an unsustainable workload, struggling families, and staff/children who desperately need support I don’t have the capacity to give them.
#tired
#tired
October 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I have to write my HT govs report tonight, including things to celebrate. All I’ve got in my head are ridiculous parent emails, stupid govt targets, an unsustainable workload, struggling families, and staff/children who desperately need support I don’t have the capacity to give them.
#tired
#tired
Not enjoying the golf anymore. What’s happened to Europe?
September 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Not enjoying the golf anymore. What’s happened to Europe?
Reading Pride and Prejudice for the umpteenth time. The ultimate comfort book.
September 28, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Reading Pride and Prejudice for the umpteenth time. The ultimate comfort book.
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No immigrant has ever sacked me, or cut my wages, or offshored my job, or closed my hospital, or stopped my mum's disability benefits, or crashed the economy.
Those things were all done by white English men who went to Oxford and wore a nice suit.
Those things were all done by white English men who went to Oxford and wore a nice suit.
September 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
No immigrant has ever sacked me, or cut my wages, or offshored my job, or closed my hospital, or stopped my mum's disability benefits, or crashed the economy.
Those things were all done by white English men who went to Oxford and wore a nice suit.
Those things were all done by white English men who went to Oxford and wore a nice suit.
Hey @mrsveritea.bsky.social I’ve got a day for you! Did you know it’s International Red Panda day on Saturday? I have many many photos of me feeding two on one of my best days ever.
September 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Hey @mrsveritea.bsky.social I’ve got a day for you! Did you know it’s International Red Panda day on Saturday? I have many many photos of me feeding two on one of my best days ever.
I’ve had such a lovely day looking after AlienGrandson. Made up for last week’s vomit-fest.
September 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I’ve had such a lovely day looking after AlienGrandson. Made up for last week’s vomit-fest.
Recuperating from sickness bug. Made it to the sofa. Daytime tv is such banal drivel - think I might have a relapse.
September 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Recuperating from sickness bug. Made it to the sofa. Daytime tv is such banal drivel - think I might have a relapse.
Languishing in bed with a horrible sickness thing when this @nataliehaynes.bsky.social signed beauty arrives in the post 😊 . Saving it for when I’m well enough to concentrate, but already know I’ll love it.
September 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Languishing in bed with a horrible sickness thing when this @nataliehaynes.bsky.social signed beauty arrives in the post 😊 . Saving it for when I’m well enough to concentrate, but already know I’ll love it.
Well that’s been a rubbish 24 hours. My first proper part-time day off and instead of spending it with AlienGrandson I’ve been in bed with a horrible sickness bug😢
September 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Well that’s been a rubbish 24 hours. My first proper part-time day off and instead of spending it with AlienGrandson I’ve been in bed with a horrible sickness bug😢
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Morning! Looking for some primary MFL help.
We use The Primary French Project from Institut Francais. We’ve just switched our entire teaching network to Google & now none of the resources will work. Any great ideas????
We use The Primary French Project from Institut Francais. We’ve just switched our entire teaching network to Google & now none of the resources will work. Any great ideas????
September 9, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Morning! Looking for some primary MFL help.
We use The Primary French Project from Institut Francais. We’ve just switched our entire teaching network to Google & now none of the resources will work. Any great ideas????
We use The Primary French Project from Institut Francais. We’ve just switched our entire teaching network to Google & now none of the resources will work. Any great ideas????
Such a joyous day yesterday. Watched the lovely @emjwilks.bsky.social as she achieved her dream of being installed as a vicar in her own parish, then celebrated AlienGrandson’s first birthday ❤️.
September 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Such a joyous day yesterday. Watched the lovely @emjwilks.bsky.social as she achieved her dream of being installed as a vicar in her own parish, then celebrated AlienGrandson’s first birthday ❤️.
Today was the start of a real change for me. No longer a full time HT - 4 days in school and one day devoted to AlienGrandson. Day 1 of granny-day-care today, and loved every minute!
September 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Today was the start of a real change for me. No longer a full time HT - 4 days in school and one day devoted to AlienGrandson. Day 1 of granny-day-care today, and loved every minute!
Two cakes ready to go in the oven and the bloody thing’s just broken on me.
September 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Two cakes ready to go in the oven and the bloody thing’s just broken on me.
Just finished watching The Day of the Jackal. Really good.
August 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Just finished watching The Day of the Jackal. Really good.