Carrie Paechter
@carriepaechter.bsky.social
Professor Emerita, Nottingham Trent University. Sociologist of gender, childhood and youth, children’s identities, active girlhood, education, skateboarding, informal learning. Neurodivergent. Trainee Pilates teacher. Secular Jew. She/her. Views mine.
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Nearly two years ago, I wrote about the extraordinary influence of former Tory spin doctor Sir Robbie Gibb on the BBC. It's still a helpful backgrounder for what's going on now. New readers start here: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
How the government captured the BBC
A right-wing cabal, largely unaccountable, is waging war on the principles that made our public broadcaster great. It must not succeed
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Nearly two years ago, I wrote about the extraordinary influence of former Tory spin doctor Sir Robbie Gibb on the BBC. It's still a helpful backgrounder for what's going on now. New readers start here: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
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Haven’t seen much discussion of this on #spéirghorm today - flagging it in case it winds up going under the radar.
The parents of 826,000 children are to be asked to share with the Department of Education their views on the type of primary school they would like their child to attend
Parents asked to take part in primary school ethos survey
The parents of 826,000 children are to be asked to share with the Department of Education their views on the type of primary school they would like their child to attend.
www.rte.ie
November 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Haven’t seen much discussion of this on #spéirghorm today - flagging it in case it winds up going under the radar.
This looks pretty good, at least for secondary students. Congratulations @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and team!
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
National curriculum review in England: 10 key recommendations
Proposals include shortening length of GCSE exams, a new diagnostic test in maths and English, and expanding RE
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:53 AM
This looks pretty good, at least for secondary students. Congratulations @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and team!
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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75 years ago today, the European Convention of Human Rights, ECHR, was created. The UK played a key role in shaping it.
We should celebrate the ECHR & the vision of all who brought it to life.
We must resist regressive & cynical moves to rip us out of the convention!
We should celebrate the ECHR & the vision of all who brought it to life.
We must resist regressive & cynical moves to rip us out of the convention!
November 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
75 years ago today, the European Convention of Human Rights, ECHR, was created. The UK played a key role in shaping it.
We should celebrate the ECHR & the vision of all who brought it to life.
We must resist regressive & cynical moves to rip us out of the convention!
We should celebrate the ECHR & the vision of all who brought it to life.
We must resist regressive & cynical moves to rip us out of the convention!
@nottmplayhouse.bsky.social for first preview of #EurekaDay!
October 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
@nottmplayhouse.bsky.social for first preview of #EurekaDay!
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It costs nothing to learn CPR – but it could be priceless to someone whose heart has stopped.
Join 100,000 East Anglians already trained for free by East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Details at the link ⤵️
Join 100,000 East Anglians already trained for free by East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Details at the link ⤵️
How 100,000 East Anglians learned to save a life
When a Lowestoft runner collapsed, quick-thinking locals saved his life. Now East Anglia is ready too
eastangliabylines.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 12:17 PM
It costs nothing to learn CPR – but it could be priceless to someone whose heart has stopped.
Join 100,000 East Anglians already trained for free by East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Details at the link ⤵️
Join 100,000 East Anglians already trained for free by East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Details at the link ⤵️
Build an Indoor Skatepark for Derby www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/build-an-i...
Build an Indoor Skatepark for Derby
Help us create an inclusive community indoor skatepark in central Derby —bringing everyone together through skating, creativity, and fun.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Build an Indoor Skatepark for Derby www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/build-an-i...
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After a long pause, I've just done another England Covid & NHS update as we head into the autumn/winter season.
TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.
christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...
TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.
christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...
England is now experiencing a significant Covid wave, after 10 months of relative quiet
The latest Covid situation in England and a look at where NHS services are as we head into winter
christinapagel.substack.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
After a long pause, I've just done another England Covid & NHS update as we head into the autumn/winter season.
TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.
christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...
TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.
christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...
An amusing take on a serious matter. Get vaccinated and vaccinate your children!
youtu.be/FDiXrd-R68U?...
youtu.be/FDiXrd-R68U?...
"Measles and Polio Down in the Schoolyard" - Marsh Family parody of Paul Simon "Me and Julio" on RFK
YouTube video by Marsh Family
youtu.be
October 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
An amusing take on a serious matter. Get vaccinated and vaccinate your children!
youtu.be/FDiXrd-R68U?...
youtu.be/FDiXrd-R68U?...
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Awesome talent :
Guillermo Galetti
Guillermo Galetti
October 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Awesome talent :
Guillermo Galetti
Guillermo Galetti
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Reform MP backs up Nigel Farage claims that migrants are coming for your birds.
September 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Reform MP backs up Nigel Farage claims that migrants are coming for your birds.
Shocking but not really surprising
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation – study
Analysis reveals ‘privatisation premium’ of £250 per household per year paid to owners of water, rail, bus, energy and mail services since 2010
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Shocking but not really surprising
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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"That's not real teaching then is it?"
"Isn't that just crayons and that?"
"You just did it to work with women, I know your game!"
And these are family members and friends...
"Isn't that just crayons and that?"
"You just did it to work with women, I know your game!"
And these are family members and friends...
Nearly half of male primary teachers (45%) say they’ve received negative comments about their role - and 18% heard them as recently as this year. 👎
For your daily dose of data, download the Teacher Tapp app!
📲 bit.ly/DownloadTeacherTapp
For your daily dose of data, download the Teacher Tapp app!
📲 bit.ly/DownloadTeacherTapp
August 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
"That's not real teaching then is it?"
"Isn't that just crayons and that?"
"You just did it to work with women, I know your game!"
And these are family members and friends...
"Isn't that just crayons and that?"
"You just did it to work with women, I know your game!"
And these are family members and friends...
All true. And on top of that, your child’s teachers will be expected to spend ridiculous amounts of learning time policing said uniform. I hate it too.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Blood, sweat and cigarettes – why there’s nothing cute about school uniform | Zoe Williams
The charm is intoxicating at first. But wait till their expensive kit is mired in mud, the blazer takes on a flammable sheen and the PE kit stinks up the house, writes Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
www.theguardian.com
August 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
All true. And on top of that, your child’s teachers will be expected to spend ridiculous amounts of learning time policing said uniform. I hate it too.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I'm thrilled to be speaking at Nursery World's 'Best Beginnings: The power of early years to equip children for school' conference on November 4th! I encourage you all to register and join us for a day of inspiration and collaboration. earlyyearstoschool.com/live/en/page...
August 23, 2025 at 7:38 AM
I'm thrilled to be speaking at Nursery World's 'Best Beginnings: The power of early years to equip children for school' conference on November 4th! I encourage you all to register and join us for a day of inspiration and collaboration. earlyyearstoschool.com/live/en/page...
Yup. Walk your kids to school if you can - walking (or cycling) to where you are going is a good life habit
As our kids go #BackToSchool, never forget that we ARE the traffic that we’re afraid of. If more kids walked, biked or rode transit to school, it would erase a massive number of car trips each day, and our kids would be safer, healthier and better at school. HT Ian Lockwood.
Spread the word.
Spread the word.
August 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Yup. Walk your kids to school if you can - walking (or cycling) to where you are going is a good life habit
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🚨1000 authoritarian actions. 7 months🚨
I've been tracking Trump's authoritarian actions. From dismantling democratic institutions to militarising immigration enforcement, Trump is reshaping America.
In my new post I highlight key authoriarian attacks
christinapagel.substack.com/p/grand-desi...
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I've been tracking Trump's authoritarian actions. From dismantling democratic institutions to militarising immigration enforcement, Trump is reshaping America.
In my new post I highlight key authoriarian attacks
christinapagel.substack.com/p/grand-desi...
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Grand Designs: the loss of American freedom
Exactly seven months into Trump's second term, we have reached 1000 authoritarian actions. Here I lay out the enormity of what has happened.
christinapagel.substack.com
August 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
🚨1000 authoritarian actions. 7 months🚨
I've been tracking Trump's authoritarian actions. From dismantling democratic institutions to militarising immigration enforcement, Trump is reshaping America.
In my new post I highlight key authoriarian attacks
christinapagel.substack.com/p/grand-desi...
1/2
I've been tracking Trump's authoritarian actions. From dismantling democratic institutions to militarising immigration enforcement, Trump is reshaping America.
In my new post I highlight key authoriarian attacks
christinapagel.substack.com/p/grand-desi...
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Sociology at Nuffield College invites applications for academic visitors during the 2026-27 academic year www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/our-research...
Sociology Visitorships - Nuffield College Oxford University
The Nuffield College Sociology Group invites applications for a Visitorship at the College during the 2026-27 academic year (between early October 2026 and late June 2027).
www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk
August 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Sociology at Nuffield College invites applications for academic visitors during the 2026-27 academic year www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/our-research...
Source: BBC News
August 17, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Source: BBC News