Emma Swift
@emmaeswift.bsky.social
DHT T&L, Physics Specialist • Curriculum • ITT • Diversity • DCFC fan
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And in more great news Christine Counsell will be chairing the curriculum reform task force.
June 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
And in more great news Christine Counsell will be chairing the curriculum reform task force.
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Come and join me at this free event run by Pearson. I will be exploring the KS3 English curriculum and delving into how we can look at canonical and contemporary texts to diversify and provide deep foundations for GCSE. pdacademy.pearson.com/courses/ks3_...
May 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Come and join me at this free event run by Pearson. I will be exploring the KS3 English curriculum and delving into how we can look at canonical and contemporary texts to diversify and provide deep foundations for GCSE. pdacademy.pearson.com/courses/ks3_...
Currently rereading; The diverse curriculum by Bennie Kara. Such a useful resource when going through any curriculum review during the summer is term after exams evaluation time. @benniekara.bsky.social
April 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Currently rereading; The diverse curriculum by Bennie Kara. Such a useful resource when going through any curriculum review during the summer is term after exams evaluation time. @benniekara.bsky.social
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Huge amounts of love to transwomen out there. You are valued. You will be supported. You have allies. www.theguardian.com/law/live/202...
UK supreme court ruling on legal definition of woman ‘brings clarity and confidence’, says government – live
Judges say definition of women and sex in Equality Act 2010 act refers to biological women and biological sex
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April 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Huge amounts of love to transwomen out there. You are valued. You will be supported. You have allies. www.theguardian.com/law/live/202...
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I’m always asked how teachers can find information on women and global majority figures who are significant yet underused in schools. On my substack, I post articles to help. This week: Hedy Lamarr. benniekara.substack.com/p/hedy-lamarr
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Hedy Lamarr
Not just a pretty face, she was the Hollywood star who revolutionised wireless technology.
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March 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I’m always asked how teachers can find information on women and global majority figures who are significant yet underused in schools. On my substack, I post articles to help. This week: Hedy Lamarr. benniekara.substack.com/p/hedy-lamarr
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"Letting go of ego doesn't mean letting go of leadership. It means leading in a way which elevates others rather than yourself. It means valuing the mission more than the credit; the outcome more than the applause." @benniekara.bsky.social short podcast: benniekara.substack.com/p/episode-4-...
Episode 4: Letting go of ego
Our ego gets in the way of great leadership: we need to let it go gently.
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March 22, 2025 at 9:25 AM
"Letting go of ego doesn't mean letting go of leadership. It means leading in a way which elevates others rather than yourself. It means valuing the mission more than the credit; the outcome more than the applause." @benniekara.bsky.social short podcast: benniekara.substack.com/p/episode-4-...
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Great session on the @elprogramme.bsky.social online conference with @benniekara.bsky.social on Diversity in the Curriculum this afternoon #diversity #curriculum #educhat
March 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Great session on the @elprogramme.bsky.social online conference with @benniekara.bsky.social on Diversity in the Curriculum this afternoon #diversity #curriculum #educhat
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I’m enjoying the Diverse Educators World Book Day event. Listening to writers in our community talking about their books shows me that we have all faced challenges but have overcome them to publish great books!
March 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I’m enjoying the Diverse Educators World Book Day event. Listening to writers in our community talking about their books shows me that we have all faced challenges but have overcome them to publish great books!
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Get ready for Valentines....
With our guide GL395 – Heart dissection
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With our guide GL395 – Heart dissection
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February 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Get ready for Valentines....
With our guide GL395 – Heart dissection
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With our guide GL395 – Heart dissection
science.cleapss.org.uk/Resource-Inf...
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Leaders: "Admit it when you get something wrong (you invariably will), but reflect, evaluate, learn & commit to doing a little better next time. As Steve Munby says, we are all imperfect leaders, & we need to accept & embrace that, but to keep learning." jillberry102.blog/2025/02/04/c... #EduBlogUK
Charisma? Gravitas? Or ‘Presence’?
I recently enjoyed this short (6 minute) podcast from Bennie Kara on the subject of ‘Charisma’. I agree with Bennie that ‘charisma’ isn’t necessarily something we should see as a desirable leaders…
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February 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Leaders: "Admit it when you get something wrong (you invariably will), but reflect, evaluate, learn & commit to doing a little better next time. As Steve Munby says, we are all imperfect leaders, & we need to accept & embrace that, but to keep learning." jillberry102.blog/2025/02/04/c... #EduBlogUK
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On writing 'The Diverse Curriculum', "I set out to explore the ways in which the curriculum can be made beautiful, truthful and engaging for all students. But a book won't do that. Only teachers can do that."
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The Diverse Curriculum
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February 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
On writing 'The Diverse Curriculum', "I set out to explore the ways in which the curriculum can be made beautiful, truthful and engaging for all students. But a book won't do that. Only teachers can do that."
@benniekara.bsky.social uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/th... @sagepub.com
@benniekara.bsky.social uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/th... @sagepub.com
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"Curriculum is never done. It is a marvellous beast based on shifting sands; our job is to tame it as best we can in the moment, & then reflect on what it might need next, according to the landscape it sits in." @benniekara.bsky.social: uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/th... @sagepub.com
February 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
"Curriculum is never done. It is a marvellous beast based on shifting sands; our job is to tame it as best we can in the moment, & then reflect on what it might need next, according to the landscape it sits in." @benniekara.bsky.social: uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/th... @sagepub.com
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An excellent start to Tuesday. On my second read of @benniekara.bsky.social's book and getting so much from it. Also can't beat a great coffee 😁
February 4, 2025 at 8:32 AM
An excellent start to Tuesday. On my second read of @benniekara.bsky.social's book and getting so much from it. Also can't beat a great coffee 😁
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. @emmaeswift.bsky.social & Natalie Johnston talk about diversifying the science curriculum in @benniekara.bsky.social's book: "This is an iterative process & will develop over time. In many schools, diversity is a part of any curriculum review: audit what you have, look at the sequencing.." 1/2
February 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
. @emmaeswift.bsky.social & Natalie Johnston talk about diversifying the science curriculum in @benniekara.bsky.social's book: "This is an iterative process & will develop over time. In many schools, diversity is a part of any curriculum review: audit what you have, look at the sequencing.." 1/2
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"..& then swap or add things in." @emmaeswift.bsky.social & Natalie Johnston on diversifying the science curriculum in @benniekara.bsky.social's uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/th..., @sagepub.com 2/2
February 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
"..& then swap or add things in." @emmaeswift.bsky.social & Natalie Johnston on diversifying the science curriculum in @benniekara.bsky.social's uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/th..., @sagepub.com 2/2
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"There are really great resources to challenge gender stereotyping in science from The Institute of Physics: www.iop.org/about/publications/improving-gender-balance ." @emmaeswift.bsky.social & Natalie Johnston on diversifying the science curriculum in @benniekara.bsky.social's new book. 2/2
February 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
"There are really great resources to challenge gender stereotyping in science from The Institute of Physics: www.iop.org/about/publications/improving-gender-balance ." @emmaeswift.bsky.social & Natalie Johnston on diversifying the science curriculum in @benniekara.bsky.social's new book. 2/2
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"Subject leaders are the spine of a school setting." says @benniekara.bsky.social in her new book: uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/th.... Absolutely, Bennie. Just for info, I've written about the power of Middle Leaders here: jillberry102.blog/2019/04/02/t... #EduBlogUK
The power of Middle Leaders
In the 22 March 2019 edition of tes, I was interested to read a piece by primary head Nicola Forster entitled ‘Vacating the middle ground’. In the article, Nicola explained how she removed the mid…
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January 31, 2025 at 4:11 PM
"Subject leaders are the spine of a school setting." says @benniekara.bsky.social in her new book: uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/th.... Absolutely, Bennie. Just for info, I've written about the power of Middle Leaders here: jillberry102.blog/2019/04/02/t... #EduBlogUK
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Right now we need school assemblies that reassure children difference is a positive not a negative - we have things in common and we should connect. This ks1 assembly delivers that narrative. Assembly plan here #NoOutsiders ks1no-outsiders-assembly.blogspot.com/2025/01/dinn...
Dinner
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48043165?fbclid=IwAR112WH7DnTy18sHDFeUEXAfR2PjqK0tsWSkzRZhSGWtEQBIjgTBRJmMHjI What do you see i...
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January 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Right now we need school assemblies that reassure children difference is a positive not a negative - we have things in common and we should connect. This ks1 assembly delivers that narrative. Assembly plan here #NoOutsiders ks1no-outsiders-assembly.blogspot.com/2025/01/dinn...
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I'm making the most tentative of steps into podcasting. My podcasts will explore leadership and Episode 1 is all about charisma. Be gentle, it's my first one!
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Episode 1: Charisma
What do we seek in our leaders?
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January 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I'm making the most tentative of steps into podcasting. My podcasts will explore leadership and Episode 1 is all about charisma. Be gentle, it's my first one!
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Tomorrow, I will be moseying down to London to join all the brilliant educators speaking at and attending IncludEd 2025, representing Diverse Educators. I’ll be talking about how we consider belonging for our most vulnerable young people. Come and say hello!
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January 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Tomorrow, I will be moseying down to London to join all the brilliant educators speaking at and attending IncludEd 2025, representing Diverse Educators. I’ll be talking about how we consider belonging for our most vulnerable young people. Come and say hello!
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Fantastic day @associationscied.bsky.social conference today. The opportunity to have conversations with skilled educators, is invaluable. So many things to take away and ideas to implement. Plus an opportunity to talk about my contributions to this excellent book.
January 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Fantastic day @associationscied.bsky.social conference today. The opportunity to have conversations with skilled educators, is invaluable. So many things to take away and ideas to implement. Plus an opportunity to talk about my contributions to this excellent book.
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Thanks to my first speedy reader for leaving The Diverse Curriculum its very first 5 star review!
December 29, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Thanks to my first speedy reader for leaving The Diverse Curriculum its very first 5 star review!
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Festive Giveaway! RT and follow by 5pm on Friday 27th December.
I’ll pick one lucky person from all entrants on Twitter and Bluesky.
One lucky person can pick either shelf 1, 2, 3 or 4 from my Bertvent books of the year as a New Year treat!
UK only.
I’ll pick one lucky person from all entrants on Twitter and Bluesky.
One lucky person can pick either shelf 1, 2, 3 or 4 from my Bertvent books of the year as a New Year treat!
UK only.
December 24, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Festive Giveaway! RT and follow by 5pm on Friday 27th December.
I’ll pick one lucky person from all entrants on Twitter and Bluesky.
One lucky person can pick either shelf 1, 2, 3 or 4 from my Bertvent books of the year as a New Year treat!
UK only.
I’ll pick one lucky person from all entrants on Twitter and Bluesky.
One lucky person can pick either shelf 1, 2, 3 or 4 from my Bertvent books of the year as a New Year treat!
UK only.
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Thinking about booking for the ASE Annual Conference 2025 but not sure yet?
Hear directly from past attendees! We’re confident you’ll be inspired. vimeo.com/1027263292/6...
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Hear directly from past attendees! We’re confident you’ll be inspired. vimeo.com/1027263292/6...
We can’t wait to see you there! ow.ly/r0ET50U25rN
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2025 ASE Annual Conference at the University of Nottingham
ASE Annual Conference 2025, sponsored by AQA, at University of Nottingham. Secure your place today!
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November 7, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Thinking about booking for the ASE Annual Conference 2025 but not sure yet?
Hear directly from past attendees! We’re confident you’ll be inspired. vimeo.com/1027263292/6...
We can’t wait to see you there! ow.ly/r0ET50U25rN
#ASEConf2025
Hear directly from past attendees! We’re confident you’ll be inspired. vimeo.com/1027263292/6...
We can’t wait to see you there! ow.ly/r0ET50U25rN
#ASEConf2025