Prof. David Kitchener
@davidbsky1.bsky.social
Retired Professor of Inclusion and Diversity in Education. Worked in a comprehensive school, PRU, special school, FE college as a manager and various universities.
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I suppose you have to be old and possibly decrepit, like me, to know of him and the #GratefulDead but he was very special. Sad news.
I suppose you have to be old and possibly decrepit, like me, to know of him and the #GratefulDead but he was very special. Sad news.
Bob Weir, co-founder of rock group the Grateful Dead, dies at age 78
Rhythm guitarist helped guide the legendary jam band through decades of change and success
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January 11, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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I suppose you have to be old and possibly decrepit, like me, to know of him and the #GratefulDead but he was very special. Sad news.
I suppose you have to be old and possibly decrepit, like me, to know of him and the #GratefulDead but he was very special. Sad news.
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If this is tue it's a disgraceful decision. Private education is a big factor in creating inequality, wealth buying privilege, and maintaining the status quo. One of the most effective policies of creating a more just society would be to end the practice.
If this is tue it's a disgraceful decision. Private education is a big factor in creating inequality, wealth buying privilege, and maintaining the status quo. One of the most effective policies of creating a more just society would be to end the practice.
Cambridge college to target elite private schools for student recruitment
Exclusive: Trinity Hall’s new policy described as a ‘slap in the face’ for state-educated students
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January 8, 2026 at 8:05 AM
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If this is tue it's a disgraceful decision. Private education is a big factor in creating inequality, wealth buying privilege, and maintaining the status quo. One of the most effective policies of creating a more just society would be to end the practice.
If this is tue it's a disgraceful decision. Private education is a big factor in creating inequality, wealth buying privilege, and maintaining the status quo. One of the most effective policies of creating a more just society would be to end the practice.
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No hyperbole, John was one of the greats. His talent was more than entertainment, blurred the line between sport and art. #NottsForest. @news.forest.collabfc.com.ap.brid.gy @footballive.bsky.social @derbycounty.bsky.social
No hyperbole, John was one of the greats. His talent was more than entertainment, blurred the line between sport and art. #NottsForest. @news.forest.collabfc.com.ap.brid.gy @footballive.bsky.social @derbycounty.bsky.social
John Robertson obituary
World-class footballer who won the European Cup with Nottingham Forest twice
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December 29, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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No hyperbole, John was one of the greats. His talent was more than entertainment, blurred the line between sport and art. #NottsForest. @news.forest.collabfc.com.ap.brid.gy @footballive.bsky.social @derbycounty.bsky.social
No hyperbole, John was one of the greats. His talent was more than entertainment, blurred the line between sport and art. #NottsForest. @news.forest.collabfc.com.ap.brid.gy @footballive.bsky.social @derbycounty.bsky.social
Mist over River Hodder and Cornfield Lake, Padiham near Burnley today. #Lancashire #GawthorpeHall #NationalTrust @desdelboy.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Mist over River Hodder and Cornfield Lake, Padiham near Burnley today. #Lancashire #GawthorpeHall #NationalTrust @desdelboy.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social
Martin Parr was somehow a controversial photographer but I enjoyed his work, celebratory rather than patronising as sometimes interpreted. Whatever, a significant force. RIP. @davidgleavephoto.bsky.social @desdelboy.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social #MartinParr @theguardian.com #WorkingClass
December 8, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Martin Parr was somehow a controversial photographer but I enjoyed his work, celebratory rather than patronising as sometimes interpreted. Whatever, a significant force. RIP. @davidgleavephoto.bsky.social @desdelboy.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social #MartinParr @theguardian.com #WorkingClass
Tom Stoppard – a life in pictures
Award-winning playwright Tom Stoppard has died aged 88
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November 30, 2025 at 8:41 AM
So, in what order do you read the contents? Mine's:
1. Cartoons @mooseallain.bsky.social
2. Letters @privateeyenews.bsky.social
3. Funny Old World
Then start from front. @geordie-graham.bsky.social
@chris-bhoy.bsky.social
@desdelboy.bsky.social
@jibac.bsky.social
1. Cartoons @mooseallain.bsky.social
2. Letters @privateeyenews.bsky.social
3. Funny Old World
Then start from front. @geordie-graham.bsky.social
@chris-bhoy.bsky.social
@desdelboy.bsky.social
@jibac.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
So, in what order do you read the contents? Mine's:
1. Cartoons @mooseallain.bsky.social
2. Letters @privateeyenews.bsky.social
3. Funny Old World
Then start from front. @geordie-graham.bsky.social
@chris-bhoy.bsky.social
@desdelboy.bsky.social
@jibac.bsky.social
1. Cartoons @mooseallain.bsky.social
2. Letters @privateeyenews.bsky.social
3. Funny Old World
Then start from front. @geordie-graham.bsky.social
@chris-bhoy.bsky.social
@desdelboy.bsky.social
@jibac.bsky.social
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Humbling and revealing. @marcdavenant.bsky.social @desdelboy.bsky.social @davidgleavephoto.bsky.social @theguardian.com
Humbling and revealing. @marcdavenant.bsky.social @desdelboy.bsky.social @davidgleavephoto.bsky.social @theguardian.com
‘It’s been a cesspit, really, my life’: war photographer Don McCullin on 19 of his greatest pictures
At 90, McCullin has spent seven decades recording conflict and tragedy – while escaping snipers, mortar fire and capture. He reflects on pain, pride and regret
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October 29, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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I wholeheartedly agree with the letter writers. Philistine view that STEM subjects more worthy because of employability. A good Humanities degree leaves you knowing more but understanding less. @insidehighered.com @desdelboy.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social
I wholeheartedly agree with the letter writers. Philistine view that STEM subjects more worthy because of employability. A good Humanities degree leaves you knowing more but understanding less. @insidehighered.com @desdelboy.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social
Degrees that teach critical thinking can never be a ‘rip-off’ | Letters
Letters: Readers defend courses that Kemi Badenoch has deemed not worthy of government funding
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October 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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I wholeheartedly agree with the letter writers. Philistine view that STEM subjects more worthy because of employability. A good Humanities degree leaves you knowing more but understanding less. @insidehighered.com @desdelboy.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social
I wholeheartedly agree with the letter writers. Philistine view that STEM subjects more worthy because of employability. A good Humanities degree leaves you knowing more but understanding less. @insidehighered.com @desdelboy.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social
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More sadness, Brian Patten's passing. I can still recite Little Johnny's Confession from nearly 60 years ago. Remarkable love poet too.
@poetrysociety.org.uk @poetrydaily.bsky.social @ofpoetrypodcast.bsky.social @liverpoolecho.co.uk Memorable nights on stage.
More sadness, Brian Patten's passing. I can still recite Little Johnny's Confession from nearly 60 years ago. Remarkable love poet too.
@poetrysociety.org.uk @poetrydaily.bsky.social @ofpoetrypodcast.bsky.social @liverpoolecho.co.uk Memorable nights on stage.
Brian Patten obituary
One of the Liverpool poets, along with Roger McGough and Adrian Henri, who was a perceptive writer on love
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October 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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More sadness, Brian Patten's passing. I can still recite Little Johnny's Confession from nearly 60 years ago. Remarkable love poet too.
@poetrysociety.org.uk @poetrydaily.bsky.social @ofpoetrypodcast.bsky.social @liverpoolecho.co.uk Memorable nights on stage.
More sadness, Brian Patten's passing. I can still recite Little Johnny's Confession from nearly 60 years ago. Remarkable love poet too.
@poetrysociety.org.uk @poetrydaily.bsky.social @ofpoetrypodcast.bsky.social @liverpoolecho.co.uk Memorable nights on stage.
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Excellent Guardian obituary of Tony Harrison. Can't imagine he's resting in peace, not his style. @marcdavenant.bsky.social @theguardian.com @poetrysociety.org.uk @leedsunited.com @desdelboy.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Excellent Guardian obituary of Tony Harrison. Can't imagine he's resting in peace, not his style. @marcdavenant.bsky.social @theguardian.com @poetrysociety.org.uk @leedsunited.com @desdelboy.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Tony Harrison obituary
Outspoken poet and dramatist admired for his stage adaptations, including The Mysteries
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September 29, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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Excellent Guardian obituary of Tony Harrison. Can't imagine he's resting in peace, not his style. @marcdavenant.bsky.social @theguardian.com @poetrysociety.org.uk @leedsunited.com @desdelboy.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Excellent Guardian obituary of Tony Harrison. Can't imagine he's resting in peace, not his style. @marcdavenant.bsky.social @theguardian.com @poetrysociety.org.uk @leedsunited.com @desdelboy.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Wonderful holiday in Bergen #Norway, such friendly people and interesting places to visit. Superb Munch gallery. @desdelboy.bsky.social @mooseallain.bsky.social @davidgleavephoto.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Wonderful holiday in Bergen #Norway, such friendly people and interesting places to visit. Superb Munch gallery. @desdelboy.bsky.social @mooseallain.bsky.social @davidgleavephoto.bsky.social
Morning all. Here's something to warm us. Takes our mind off the likes of Trump, Farage, Putin and Netanyahu with a moment of humanity. @desdelboy.bsky.social @internationaltimes.bsky.social @fritters.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Morning all. Here's something to warm us. Takes our mind off the likes of Trump, Farage, Putin and Netanyahu with a moment of humanity. @desdelboy.bsky.social @internationaltimes.bsky.social @fritters.bsky.social
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Sad, sad news, Allan and Janet brought so much happiness and joy to both children and adults. Loved reading them with my children.
Sad, sad news, Allan and Janet brought so much happiness and joy to both children and adults. Loved reading them with my children.
Allan Ahlberg obituary
Writer of books such as Each Peach Pear Plum and Peepo! capturing a child’s outlook with his illustrator wife Janet
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August 1, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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Sad, sad news, Allan and Janet brought so much happiness and joy to both children and adults. Loved reading them with my children.
Sad, sad news, Allan and Janet brought so much happiness and joy to both children and adults. Loved reading them with my children.
Shame on Labour to even consider removing #SEN support.
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Rights were hard fought for. @inclusivelucie.bsky.social @disabilitycommission.boston.gov @disabilitystor1.bsky.social @scopepolicy.bsky.social #inclusion @disrightsuk.bsky.social
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Rights were hard fought for. @inclusivelucie.bsky.social @disabilitycommission.boston.gov @disabilitystor1.bsky.social @scopepolicy.bsky.social #inclusion @disrightsuk.bsky.social
Labour must keep EHCPs in Send system, says education committee chair
Helen Hayes says commitment would help rebuild trust among parents in England worried about children’s future
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July 7, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Shame on Labour to even consider removing #SEN support.
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Rights were hard fought for. @inclusivelucie.bsky.social @disabilitycommission.boston.gov @disabilitystor1.bsky.social @scopepolicy.bsky.social #inclusion @disrightsuk.bsky.social
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Rights were hard fought for. @inclusivelucie.bsky.social @disabilitycommission.boston.gov @disabilitystor1.bsky.social @scopepolicy.bsky.social #inclusion @disrightsuk.bsky.social
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Excellent brief overview in The Guardian of Picture Post exhibition in Cardiff. Post massively influential culturally @desdelboy.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social @davidgleavephoto.bsky.social @mooseallain.bsky.social
Excellent brief overview in The Guardian of Picture Post exhibition in Cardiff. Post massively influential culturally @desdelboy.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social @davidgleavephoto.bsky.social @mooseallain.bsky.social
Immigrants, flying sheep and Brigitte Bardot: Britain through the lens of Picture Post
From 1938 to 1957, the celebrated photo magazine captured tattooists, transgender women and topless men sinking pints – and changed the way the country saw itself
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July 3, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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Excellent brief overview in The Guardian of Picture Post exhibition in Cardiff. Post massively influential culturally @desdelboy.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social @davidgleavephoto.bsky.social @mooseallain.bsky.social
Excellent brief overview in The Guardian of Picture Post exhibition in Cardiff. Post massively influential culturally @desdelboy.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social @davidgleavephoto.bsky.social @mooseallain.bsky.social
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Nick Hedges' Shelter project profoundly moved me as did later work. Social documentary photography at its finest. Sad news. Thanks Nick. @davidgleavephoto.bsky.social @socialismforall.bsky.social @elainedyson1.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social
Nick Hedges' Shelter project profoundly moved me as did later work. Social documentary photography at its finest. Sad news. Thanks Nick. @davidgleavephoto.bsky.social @socialismforall.bsky.social @elainedyson1.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social
Nick Hedges obituary
Photographer who took harrowing images of the conditions in which poor British people lived in the 1960s and 70s
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June 22, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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Nick Hedges' Shelter project profoundly moved me as did later work. Social documentary photography at its finest. Sad news. Thanks Nick. @davidgleavephoto.bsky.social @socialismforall.bsky.social @elainedyson1.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social
Nick Hedges' Shelter project profoundly moved me as did later work. Social documentary photography at its finest. Sad news. Thanks Nick. @davidgleavephoto.bsky.social @socialismforall.bsky.social @elainedyson1.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social
@privateeyenews.bsky.social #PrivateEye #BarryFantoni
Full credit to Private Eye for the warm Barry Fantoni tribute. If, like me, you have read the magazine all your adult life, might be surprised to learn of the extent of Barry's contributions. Recommend buying to read the whole thing.
Full credit to Private Eye for the warm Barry Fantoni tribute. If, like me, you have read the magazine all your adult life, might be surprised to learn of the extent of Barry's contributions. Recommend buying to read the whole thing.
June 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
@privateeyenews.bsky.social #PrivateEye #BarryFantoni
Full credit to Private Eye for the warm Barry Fantoni tribute. If, like me, you have read the magazine all your adult life, might be surprised to learn of the extent of Barry's contributions. Recommend buying to read the whole thing.
Full credit to Private Eye for the warm Barry Fantoni tribute. If, like me, you have read the magazine all your adult life, might be surprised to learn of the extent of Barry's contributions. Recommend buying to read the whole thing.
Bizarre. Anyone shed any light? Completely bemused. @desdelboy.bsky.social @internationaltimes.bsky.social @arfursmith.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Bizarre. Anyone shed any light? Completely bemused. @desdelboy.bsky.social @internationaltimes.bsky.social @arfursmith.bsky.social
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Only just found out, sad news. A fine investigative and campaigning journalist. I too remember well Time Out as a radical force rather than the tame listing paper it has become.
Only just found out, sad news. A fine investigative and campaigning journalist. I too remember well Time Out as a radical force rather than the tame listing paper it has become.
Duncan Campbell obituary
Guardian crime correspondent admired for his determined and scrupulously fair reporting of wrongdoing, including miscarriages of justice
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June 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Only just found out, sad news. A fine investigative and campaigning journalist. I too remember well Time Out as a radical force rather than the tame listing paper it has become.
Only just found out, sad news. A fine investigative and campaigning journalist. I too remember well Time Out as a radical force rather than the tame listing paper it has become.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
This is deeply worrying. Since the 1981 Act there has been a statutory duty to provide support, money should not be the issue, it's a basic human right to access the full experience of education.
This is deeply worrying. Since the 1981 Act there has been a statutory duty to provide support, money should not be the issue, it's a basic human right to access the full experience of education.
Children with special needs in England may lose legal right to school support
Exclusive: Schools minister declines to rule out replacing EHCP documents as part of plans to change Send system
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May 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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This is deeply worrying. Since the 1981 Act there has been a statutory duty to provide support, money should not be the issue, it's a basic human right to access the full experience of education.
This is deeply worrying. Since the 1981 Act there has been a statutory duty to provide support, money should not be the issue, it's a basic human right to access the full experience of education.
Happy Socialist Sunday Mark and everyone. #SocialistSunday
May 18, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Happy Socialist Sunday Mark and everyone. #SocialistSunday
#York #Yorktheatreroyal #GaryOldman #Beckett #Krapps-last-tape
Superb interpretation of Beckett, Gary runs Gambon close. Absolutely brilliant. Strongly recommend.
Superb interpretation of Beckett, Gary runs Gambon close. Absolutely brilliant. Strongly recommend.
May 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
#York #Yorktheatreroyal #GaryOldman #Beckett #Krapps-last-tape
Superb interpretation of Beckett, Gary runs Gambon close. Absolutely brilliant. Strongly recommend.
Superb interpretation of Beckett, Gary runs Gambon close. Absolutely brilliant. Strongly recommend.