Primary school tests (SATs) are often ‘devastating’ for children with special educational needs. We need ‘a more inclusive approach which incorporates the needs of the individual child’ says children's campaigner & BAFTA-winning actor Anna Maxwell Martin. news.sky.com/story/anna-m...

As Black Friday draws near, my inbox is punishing me for all my past online purchases

@martinwroe.bsky.social very much enjoying your book of poems. I have recited Now each morning since picking up a copy the other Sunday at St Luke’s

Israeli tactics:

1. Stop aid entering Gaza
2. Deny famine is taking place
3. When famine becomes undeniable, stall as long as possible
4. When western pressure mounts, do the minimum possible
5. When western attention moves on, return to step 1.

Encouraged, as ever, to see the Church Times homepage leading with important stories on the awful situation in Gaza. Meanwhile, other Christian magazines lead with a comment on a ‘CEO kiss cam scandal’ …

Maribou State and Beth Gibbons the highlights of #glastonbury so far this weekend

I could relive the dance yrself clean drop from Brixton last night over and over again. LCD Soundsystem maybe the best live band I’ve seen. Every time

The sunset hitting St James tonight

This from @ianjmobsby.bsky.social on a more contemplative approach to mission and meaning is excellent and offers some deep reflection on engaging with post-secular spiritual seekers www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

New Sam Fender single Arm’s Length plays on the radio and my 9yo grabs my guitar and makes me learn it on the spot. The pressure… Great song

A stunning Lully, Lulla, Lullay at evensong earlier at @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social Deeply moving

A priest can go through all the theological training in the world but nothing can prepare us for printing an order of service as an a5 booklet with all pages in the correct order