Carmel Bones
@carmelbones.bsky.social
History geek, author, into the outdoors, all things education, running, learning, staying curious remaining hopeful and ‘a magnet 🧲 for mischief’ - woman on a train 2019 😝
Absolutely delighted that Louise Shumway English Teacher Glenrothes Hisgh School has been awarded professional recognition for evidencing the positive impact of her classroom practise 🎥 🍿#FifeLife so 🥹 proud 👏🏻 @gtcscotland.bsky.social @osirisedu.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Absolutely delighted that Louise Shumway English Teacher Glenrothes Hisgh School has been awarded professional recognition for evidencing the positive impact of her classroom practise 🎥 🍿#FifeLife so 🥹 proud 👏🏻 @gtcscotland.bsky.social @osirisedu.bsky.social
Last two @aqaeducation.bsky.social #GCSE History webinars coming up🚨Feb 9th, March 11th @tracyborman.bsky.social #scholarship David Ferriby exam advice. Bowled over by the universally appreciative feedback 🙌🏻 thank you 🙏 for taking part. To hear of the impact makes it all worthwhile 🤗
January 15, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Last two @aqaeducation.bsky.social #GCSE History webinars coming up🚨Feb 9th, March 11th @tracyborman.bsky.social #scholarship David Ferriby exam advice. Bowled over by the universally appreciative feedback 🙌🏻 thank you 🙏 for taking part. To hear of the impact makes it all worthwhile 🤗
Keep cosy 🔥 and keep ahead of the game carmelbones.co.uk chose your month and drop me a line if you’d like to take part. @aqaeducation.bsky.social @tracyborman.bsky.social #scholarship video. David Ferriby exam advice. Example answers 💻 and recording 🤗 you’re welcome!
January 10, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Keep cosy 🔥 and keep ahead of the game carmelbones.co.uk chose your month and drop me a line if you’d like to take part. @aqaeducation.bsky.social @tracyborman.bsky.social #scholarship video. David Ferriby exam advice. Example answers 💻 and recording 🤗 you’re welcome!
🚨Keep warm 🔥 and get ready for History exams The Globe Theatre 🎭 webinar Wed Jan 14th @aqaeducation.bsky.social @tracyborman.bsky.social #scholarship David Ferriby exam advice. Example answers & recording sent. Love 💕 to see you. Drop me a line to book place www.carmelbones.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 10:21 AM
🚨Keep warm 🔥 and get ready for History exams The Globe Theatre 🎭 webinar Wed Jan 14th @aqaeducation.bsky.social @tracyborman.bsky.social #scholarship David Ferriby exam advice. Example answers & recording sent. Love 💕 to see you. Drop me a line to book place www.carmelbones.co.uk
🏔️❄️⛅️🥶🌕 Moon and sun guiding the way up Blencathra this morning. So cold and windy we turned back @felltop.bsky.social #summitsafety
January 3, 2026 at 1:35 PM
🏔️❄️⛅️🥶🌕 Moon and sun guiding the way up Blencathra this morning. So cold and windy we turned back @felltop.bsky.social #summitsafety
Why did you want to be a History Teacher?’ As well as the inspo from my own teachers my answer is ‘The Sound of Music and The Great Escape’ they made me care about different people in different places at different times. Both are on tomorrow you’re welcome 📺 @radiotimes.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Why did you want to be a History Teacher?’ As well as the inspo from my own teachers my answer is ‘The Sound of Music and The Great Escape’ they made me care about different people in different places at different times. Both are on tomorrow you’re welcome 📺 @radiotimes.bsky.social
Tidying up after Christmas 🎅 my girls suggested the pile of books 📚 I’ve read preparing my book might be as tall as me…ok so I put my boots 👢 on! 😝🥳 amzn.eu/d/53Bh1CR can’t wait to see it in print 2026…I’m standing on the shoulders of all the giants I ever shared a classroom or ideas with! 🫶
December 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Tidying up after Christmas 🎅 my girls suggested the pile of books 📚 I’ve read preparing my book might be as tall as me…ok so I put my boots 👢 on! 😝🥳 amzn.eu/d/53Bh1CR can’t wait to see it in print 2026…I’m standing on the shoulders of all the giants I ever shared a classroom or ideas with! 🫶
December 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Awww 🥰 what a beautiful 🤩 message @sashasmith.bsky.social you are one special person. Thank you xxx
Excited to see Carmel’s new book available to pre-order. In the basket, and looking forward to the release in April. Carmel’s experience in the classroom is unreal, and I can’t wait to read this treasure trove of wisdom. Proud of you @carmelbones.bsky.social 👏🏼
December 21, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Awww 🥰 what a beautiful 🤩 message @sashasmith.bsky.social you are one special person. Thank you xxx
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🎉 Big congrats to our #podcast host @carmelbones.bsky.social on the release her book
It’s packed with practical ideas for smoother-running classrooms, and we’re so proud to see her insights out in the world.
Grab yours here 👇 www.amazon.co.uk/Clockwork-Cl...
From all of us at Reteach - well done!
It’s packed with practical ideas for smoother-running classrooms, and we’re so proud to see her insights out in the world.
Grab yours here 👇 www.amazon.co.uk/Clockwork-Cl...
From all of us at Reteach - well done!
Amazon.co.uk
www.amazon.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🎉 Big congrats to our #podcast host @carmelbones.bsky.social on the release her book
It’s packed with practical ideas for smoother-running classrooms, and we’re so proud to see her insights out in the world.
Grab yours here 👇 www.amazon.co.uk/Clockwork-Cl...
From all of us at Reteach - well done!
It’s packed with practical ideas for smoother-running classrooms, and we’re so proud to see her insights out in the world.
Grab yours here 👇 www.amazon.co.uk/Clockwork-Cl...
From all of us at Reteach - well done!
It’s this week!!!
🚨 It’s next week!
Keep warm 🥶 and tune in 💻 Get ready for 2026. Booking now for Dec 16th 🎭 #scholarship @tracyborman.bsky.social www.carmelbones.co.uk
@aqaeducation.bsky.social Historic Environment #HistoryTeacher #GCSE
@aqaeducation.bsky.social Historic Environment #HistoryTeacher #GCSE
December 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
It’s this week!!!
Teachers…know thy impact!
I ended up having a post Christmas 🎄 do late night convo @Halston Hotel in Carlisle with two former students who were telling me they are reading @tracyborman.bsky.social @historyalice.bsky.social 📚 and how helpful knowing about History is in their daily lives 🎤 drop 💥
I ended up having a post Christmas 🎄 do late night convo @Halston Hotel in Carlisle with two former students who were telling me they are reading @tracyborman.bsky.social @historyalice.bsky.social 📚 and how helpful knowing about History is in their daily lives 🎤 drop 💥
December 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Teachers…know thy impact!
I ended up having a post Christmas 🎄 do late night convo @Halston Hotel in Carlisle with two former students who were telling me they are reading @tracyborman.bsky.social @historyalice.bsky.social 📚 and how helpful knowing about History is in their daily lives 🎤 drop 💥
I ended up having a post Christmas 🎄 do late night convo @Halston Hotel in Carlisle with two former students who were telling me they are reading @tracyborman.bsky.social @historyalice.bsky.social 📚 and how helpful knowing about History is in their daily lives 🎤 drop 💥
www.amazon.co.uk/Clockwork-Cl... The perfect gift 🎁 for the teacher in your life! 🎄 Thanks a million to anyone who orders or even shares in my excitement. Been at it since 1992 so hopefully 🤞🏼 something useful in there! 🙌🏻🫶
Amazon.co.uk
www.amazon.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
www.amazon.co.uk/Clockwork-Cl... The perfect gift 🎁 for the teacher in your life! 🎄 Thanks a million to anyone who orders or even shares in my excitement. Been at it since 1992 so hopefully 🤞🏼 something useful in there! 🙌🏻🫶
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*COVER REVEAL* for Tonight the Music Seems So Loud: The Meaning of George Michael. It has been a dream to spend a year and a half on this subject and I'm excited for people to read the book in 2026. Pre-orders now open for UK and US editions, early signed editions, etc. Link: shorturl.at/qhPlJ
December 2, 2025 at 9:58 AM
*COVER REVEAL* for Tonight the Music Seems So Loud: The Meaning of George Michael. It has been a dream to spend a year and a half on this subject and I'm excited for people to read the book in 2026. Pre-orders now open for UK and US editions, early signed editions, etc. Link: shorturl.at/qhPlJ
Often looked like this in our lessons when you’re teaching ‘on’ Hadrians Wall! 🗡️ 📏
Delighted to be a judge for the North West region @lucyworsley.bsky.social @sathnam.bsky.social @gregjenner.bsky.social get your nominations in! @histassoc.bsky.social 🙌🏻
Delighted to be a judge for the North West region @lucyworsley.bsky.social @sathnam.bsky.social @gregjenner.bsky.social get your nominations in! @histassoc.bsky.social 🙌🏻
December 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Often looked like this in our lessons when you’re teaching ‘on’ Hadrians Wall! 🗡️ 📏
Delighted to be a judge for the North West region @lucyworsley.bsky.social @sathnam.bsky.social @gregjenner.bsky.social get your nominations in! @histassoc.bsky.social 🙌🏻
Delighted to be a judge for the North West region @lucyworsley.bsky.social @sathnam.bsky.social @gregjenner.bsky.social get your nominations in! @histassoc.bsky.social 🙌🏻
🚨 It’s next week!
Keep warm 🥶 and tune in 💻 Get ready for 2026. Booking now for Dec 16th 🎭 #scholarship @tracyborman.bsky.social www.carmelbones.co.uk
@aqaeducation.bsky.social Historic Environment #HistoryTeacher #GCSE
@aqaeducation.bsky.social Historic Environment #HistoryTeacher #GCSE
December 8, 2025 at 7:42 AM
🚨 It’s next week!
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What an example of cause and effect! #historyteacher #geographyteacher Volcanic eruption may have triggered Europe's deadly Black Death plague www.bbc.com/news/article...
Volcanic eruption may have triggered Europe's Black Death plague
A volcanic eruption may have set off a chain reaction that led to Europe's deadliest pandemic.
www.bbc.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
What an example of cause and effect! #historyteacher #geographyteacher Volcanic eruption may have triggered Europe's deadly Black Death plague www.bbc.com/news/article...
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We know planning takes time — a lot of it.
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📚Our latest free edition of Policy Insights is out now for all school staff 👇
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✏️Featuring teaching blog posts from
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December 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
📚Our latest free edition of Policy Insights is out now for all school staff 👇
bit.ly/PolicyInsigh...
✏️Featuring teaching blog posts from
@apf102.bsky.social bsky.social
@clairestoneman.bsky.social @victoriacrooks.bsky.social
🎙️Podcast of the month
@reteachuk.bsky.social
bit.ly/PolicyInsigh...
✏️Featuring teaching blog posts from
@apf102.bsky.social bsky.social
@clairestoneman.bsky.social @victoriacrooks.bsky.social
🎙️Podcast of the month
@reteachuk.bsky.social
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@justice2history.bsky.social have a new book coming out in collaboration with Katie Donnington and Nick Draper. It is now available for free download: discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10...
#HistoryEducation #historyteacher #TeacherEducation
#HistoryEducation #historyteacher #TeacherEducation
November 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
@justice2history.bsky.social have a new book coming out in collaboration with Katie Donnington and Nick Draper. It is now available for free download: discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10...
#HistoryEducation #historyteacher #TeacherEducation
#HistoryEducation #historyteacher #TeacherEducation
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Have you got 49 seconds to spare? Check out our latest promo video for @1972shp.bsky.social's Developing Teachers' Conference, 31/01/26. Early Bird Tickets available from here store.leedstrinity.ac.uk/product-cata... #skystorians #historyeducation #edusky
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DTC26 promo
YouTube video by Schools History Project
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December 1, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Have you got 49 seconds to spare? Check out our latest promo video for @1972shp.bsky.social's Developing Teachers' Conference, 31/01/26. Early Bird Tickets available from here store.leedstrinity.ac.uk/product-cata... #skystorians #historyeducation #edusky
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Keep warm 🥶 and tune in 💻 Get ready for 2026. Booking now for Dec 16th 🎭 #scholarship @tracyborman.bsky.social www.carmelbones.co.uk
@aqaeducation.bsky.social Historic Environment #HistoryTeacher #GCSE
@aqaeducation.bsky.social Historic Environment #HistoryTeacher #GCSE
November 21, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Keep warm 🥶 and tune in 💻 Get ready for 2026. Booking now for Dec 16th 🎭 #scholarship @tracyborman.bsky.social www.carmelbones.co.uk
@aqaeducation.bsky.social Historic Environment #HistoryTeacher #GCSE
@aqaeducation.bsky.social Historic Environment #HistoryTeacher #GCSE
Keep warm 🥶 and tune in 💻 Get ready for 2026. Booking now for Dec 16th 🎭 #scholarship @tracyborman.bsky.social www.carmelbones.co.uk
@aqaeducation.bsky.social Historic Environment #HistoryTeacher #GCSE
@aqaeducation.bsky.social Historic Environment #HistoryTeacher #GCSE
November 21, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Keep warm 🥶 and tune in 💻 Get ready for 2026. Booking now for Dec 16th 🎭 #scholarship @tracyborman.bsky.social www.carmelbones.co.uk
@aqaeducation.bsky.social Historic Environment #HistoryTeacher #GCSE
@aqaeducation.bsky.social Historic Environment #HistoryTeacher #GCSE
💕 Barbara Castle. What a trail blazer. Always think of her when I’m Blackburn driving 🚘 on Barbara Castle way.
Great thread!
This week is Road Safety Week & a chance to talk about Barbara Castle!
Barbara was Transport Minister for three years yet she was able to introduce the Breathalyzer, a proper integrated transport strategy & more!
This was done despite fierce opposition.
📸 Photo from the Parliamentary Achieve
Barbara was Transport Minister for three years yet she was able to introduce the Breathalyzer, a proper integrated transport strategy & more!
This was done despite fierce opposition.
📸 Photo from the Parliamentary Achieve
November 20, 2025 at 6:07 AM
💕 Barbara Castle. What a trail blazer. Always think of her when I’m Blackburn driving 🚘 on Barbara Castle way.