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Work in assessment. Single mum to a brilliant small boy. Interested in education, rowing, politics and cats (not necessarily in that order)
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At some point, for the love of God, will someone ANYONE at long last take the council funding crisis seriously?!?
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books
English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books
Survey finds 60% of key cities councils are planning to sell assets to meet costs of adult and children’s social care
English councils are planning to sell social clubs, sports centres and shopping arcades as they bet on a fire sale of assets to balance the books, according to a survey of local authorities.
The key cities group of councils, which represents second-tier cities in England, said 60% of councils were planning to sell assets to meet the escalating costs of adult and children’s social care. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
At some point, for the love of God, will someone ANYONE at long last take the council funding crisis seriously?!?
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
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What to do if your copy of Private Eye won't open…
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
November 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
What to do if your copy of Private Eye won't open…
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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Does economics use too much maths - or the wrong kind of maths? on.ft.com/3IqOgGb
The wrong kind of maths
[FREE TO READ] Why the mathematics used in economics for decades needs a rethink
on.ft.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Does economics use too much maths - or the wrong kind of maths? on.ft.com/3IqOgGb
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If you're not entitled to a free flu shot, you can get one privately from Asda for 60p(!!) as part of a promotional offer if you book online and can go before September ends. Here's the link:
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asda.cxmflow.com/OABS/Appoint...
asda.cxmflow.com
September 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
If you're not entitled to a free flu shot, you can get one privately from Asda for 60p(!!) as part of a promotional offer if you book online and can go before September ends. Here's the link:
asda.cxmflow.com/OABS/Appoint...
asda.cxmflow.com/OABS/Appoint...
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The @royalastrosoc.bsky.social notes with caution the Government's decision to disband the @ukspaceagency.bsky.social and absorb it within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Here is our full statement on the news: ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
Here is our full statement on the news: ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
Savings from scrapping UK Space Agency 'must stay in science'
The Royal Astronomical Society notes with caution the Government's decision to disband the UK Space Agency (UKSA) and absorb it within the Department for Science, In...
ras.ac.uk
August 21, 2025 at 11:23 AM
The @royalastrosoc.bsky.social notes with caution the Government's decision to disband the @ukspaceagency.bsky.social and absorb it within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Here is our full statement on the news: ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
Here is our full statement on the news: ras.ac.uk/news-and-pre...
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When you think you have the perfect shot of an otter swimming... and it dives, and all you get is the tip of the tail.
August 16, 2025 at 4:19 AM
When you think you have the perfect shot of an otter swimming... and it dives, and all you get is the tip of the tail.
Oh mate 🤦🏻♀️ liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/384...
Homelessness minister threw out her tenants – then increased rent by £700 a month
Rushanara Ali is a key figure in Labour’s housing department tasked with protecting private renters
liveapp.inews.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Oh mate 🤦🏻♀️ liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/384...
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There are 329 sleeps to Henley Royal Regatta 2026. #HRR26
Cleverly modified boat for that year the 2k scores on strokeside were an average 15 seconds slower than bowside..
Cleverly modified boat for that year the 2k scores on strokeside were an average 15 seconds slower than bowside..
August 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Whoops
And as if by magic the phone goes 🤦🏻♀️
August 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
And as if by magic the phone goes 🤦🏻♀️
Holiday is more exhausting than work. I’m off to hide in the bath with a very large hot chocolate and some research papers on AI….
August 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Holiday is more exhausting than work. I’m off to hide in the bath with a very large hot chocolate and some research papers on AI….
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What books would help give a fresh perspective to school leaders and those working in school improvement? I take a look at my bookcase.
www.tes.com/magazine/tea... via @tesmagazine.bsky.social
@jameshandscombe.bsky.social @mrarobbins.bsky.social @keziah70.bsky.social
What books would help give a fresh perspective to school leaders and those working in school improvement? I take a look at my bookcase.
www.tes.com/magazine/tea... via @tesmagazine.bsky.social
@jameshandscombe.bsky.social @mrarobbins.bsky.social @keziah70.bsky.social
7 books every school leader should read
Good leadership isn’t about having all the answers, but asking better questions, says Mark Enser, who shares his recommended reads to help school leaders do just that
www.tes.com
July 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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What books would help give a fresh perspective to school leaders and those working in school improvement? I take a look at my bookcase.
www.tes.com/magazine/tea... via @tesmagazine.bsky.social
@jameshandscombe.bsky.social @mrarobbins.bsky.social @keziah70.bsky.social
What books would help give a fresh perspective to school leaders and those working in school improvement? I take a look at my bookcase.
www.tes.com/magazine/tea... via @tesmagazine.bsky.social
@jameshandscombe.bsky.social @mrarobbins.bsky.social @keziah70.bsky.social
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Today Angela Rayner is meeting the victorious Lionesses in London, while Keir Starmer is in Scotland to see Donald Trump. Sometimes being the boss has its downsides.
July 28, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Today Angela Rayner is meeting the victorious Lionesses in London, while Keir Starmer is in Scotland to see Donald Trump. Sometimes being the boss has its downsides.
Lots of chat on the TV about how the Lionesses are great role models for girls. Obviously they are, but my six year old boy has spent the evening telling me what absolute heroes he thinks Jess Carter and Lucy Bronze are, and that makes me very happy.
“And she had a broken leg mummy!”
“And she had a broken leg mummy!”
July 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Lots of chat on the TV about how the Lionesses are great role models for girls. Obviously they are, but my six year old boy has spent the evening telling me what absolute heroes he thinks Jess Carter and Lucy Bronze are, and that makes me very happy.
“And she had a broken leg mummy!”
“And she had a broken leg mummy!”
I can’t see anyone getting a penalty past Berger if we get to that. What a save.
July 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I can’t see anyone getting a penalty past Berger if we get to that. What a save.
Weird, because I know loads of working class men who are perfectly respectful to women. Nearly all of them in fact.
Gregg Wallace issues a new statement: “This has been brutal. For a working-class man with a direct manner, modern broadcasting has become a dangerous place. I was the headline this time. But I won’t be the last.”
July 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Weird, because I know loads of working class men who are perfectly respectful to women. Nearly all of them in fact.
Urgh, being a grown up is massively over-rated.
July 11, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Urgh, being a grown up is massively over-rated.
The back to school adverts have started already. The don’t even finish for another week 🤣
July 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The back to school adverts have started already. The don’t even finish for another week 🤣
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There are 4 sleeps to Henley Royal Regatta 2025. #HRR25
A moment of vindication for an exasperated Charles, after both he and teammate Gav fail to qualify their singles..
“See!? I TOLD you we should have stayed in the pair..”
A moment of vindication for an exasperated Charles, after both he and teammate Gav fail to qualify their singles..
“See!? I TOLD you we should have stayed in the pair..”
June 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
There are 4 sleeps to Henley Royal Regatta 2025. #HRR25
A moment of vindication for an exasperated Charles, after both he and teammate Gav fail to qualify their singles..
“See!? I TOLD you we should have stayed in the pair..”
A moment of vindication for an exasperated Charles, after both he and teammate Gav fail to qualify their singles..
“See!? I TOLD you we should have stayed in the pair..”
I really like Billie Piper, but er, what????
May 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I really like Billie Piper, but er, what????
I’m not sure I think that’s a bad thing… We’ll just end up with no artists (musical or otherwise), and I’d honestly rather just not bother with AI.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
May 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I’m not sure I think that’s a bad thing… We’ll just end up with no artists (musical or otherwise), and I’d honestly rather just not bother with AI.
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Turning London red and white! 🔴⚪️
May 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Turning London red and white! 🔴⚪️