Annie Balme
@everytinyant.bsky.social
Mum & wife; hill farmer’s daughter; KS2 Class & SEND teacher; holistic education; research & support transitions & EBSA; Level 3 child counsellor; nature & environ; community & belonging; Long Covid voice
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Annie Balme
@everytinyant.bsky.social
· Nov 22
I’m passionate about belonging, community, inclusion, education, high quality creative & trauma informed practice, young people, families & communities being heard &active listening, empowering people, growing from within, relationships with others &our planet. Our HEEd website will soon be running.
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Just one week to go until the #BigGardenBirdwatch!
Here's another mystery bird to test those spotting skills… 👀
Who guessed right? Let us know in the comments. 👇
Don't forget to sign up: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
Here's another mystery bird to test those spotting skills… 👀
Who guessed right? Let us know in the comments. 👇
Don't forget to sign up: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
January 16, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Just one week to go until the #BigGardenBirdwatch!
Here's another mystery bird to test those spotting skills… 👀
Who guessed right? Let us know in the comments. 👇
Don't forget to sign up: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
Here's another mystery bird to test those spotting skills… 👀
Who guessed right? Let us know in the comments. 👇
Don't forget to sign up: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
www.mind.org.uk/about-us/our...
These Key Findings from Mind are very informative - thank you.
#Health #EduSky #Wellbeing #Communities #Support #YoungPeople #Adults #Families #MentalHealth
These Key Findings from Mind are very informative - thank you.
#Health #EduSky #Wellbeing #Communities #Support #YoungPeople #Adults #Families #MentalHealth
The Big Mental Health Report
The Big Mental Health Report from Mind is for anyone looking for trusted information on how mental health problems affect people in England and Wales.
www.mind.org.uk
January 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
www.mind.org.uk/about-us/our...
These Key Findings from Mind are very informative - thank you.
#Health #EduSky #Wellbeing #Communities #Support #YoungPeople #Adults #Families #MentalHealth
These Key Findings from Mind are very informative - thank you.
#Health #EduSky #Wellbeing #Communities #Support #YoungPeople #Adults #Families #MentalHealth
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‘It’s not the children who need fixing, it’s our system’: @mmulholland.bsky.social explains why it is time for policymakers to ‘step up’ and design for equitable outcomes for all pupils
Can 2025 bring a radical rethink of how we consider SEND?
What would it take to create a truly fair education system? It needs to go beyond ‘brave school leaders’, argues Margaret Mulholland
www.tes.com
January 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
‘It’s not the children who need fixing, it’s our system’: @mmulholland.bsky.social explains why it is time for policymakers to ‘step up’ and design for equitable outcomes for all pupils
Love this therapeutic weaving - going to give it a go with my kids #Therapeutic #Wellbeing #Crafts #Children #EduSky
professionals.childhood.org.au/prosody/2024...
professionals.childhood.org.au/prosody/2024...
New blog: Finding Calm with Kumihimo Weaving – An Eleven-Year Old’s Experience
Explore Kumihimo, a traditional Japanese weaving technique that 11-year-old Sophie* finds calming. Ideal for children, it fosters creativity, mindfulness, and cultural connection.
professionals.childhood.org.au
January 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Love this therapeutic weaving - going to give it a go with my kids #Therapeutic #Wellbeing #Crafts #Children #EduSky
professionals.childhood.org.au/prosody/2024...
professionals.childhood.org.au/prosody/2024...
This was an interesting way to be woken up this morning by my 12 year old. Highly recommend if you struggle to get up! ❤️
January 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
This was an interesting way to be woken up this morning by my 12 year old. Highly recommend if you struggle to get up! ❤️
With Jack Frost & his mischief here, I had fun with Yr 3 class looking at how you put plants to bed for the winter &tuck them up, then drawing & chatting about our own bedtimes & what makes it a happy, positive, safe time for us to recharge. #BedTime #STEAM #Curriculum #PSHE #Wellbeing #EduSky #Grow
January 12, 2025 at 6:48 PM
With Jack Frost & his mischief here, I had fun with Yr 3 class looking at how you put plants to bed for the winter &tuck them up, then drawing & chatting about our own bedtimes & what makes it a happy, positive, safe time for us to recharge. #BedTime #STEAM #Curriculum #PSHE #Wellbeing #EduSky #Grow
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I'm obsessed with this. Ants are fascinatingly intelligent and the way they work as a cohesive team impresses me every time I see things like this. #bugs #teamwork
🧪🥽🍎🐜🌱
youtu.be/ZHpu7ngQxwE?...
🧪🥽🍎🐜🌱
youtu.be/ZHpu7ngQxwE?...
Humans Vs. Ants: The Maze
YouTube video by Weizmann Institute of Science
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January 9, 2025 at 6:38 AM
I'm obsessed with this. Ants are fascinatingly intelligent and the way they work as a cohesive team impresses me every time I see things like this. #bugs #teamwork
🧪🥽🍎🐜🌱
youtu.be/ZHpu7ngQxwE?...
🧪🥽🍎🐜🌱
youtu.be/ZHpu7ngQxwE?...
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Farming heroes are saving wildlife! 🦋🚜
Across the UK farmers are proving that nature-friendly farming works – helping threatened species thrive while producing food.
But they need government support to make it last.
Sign our petition: action.rspb.org.uk/page/156168/... 👈
Across the UK farmers are proving that nature-friendly farming works – helping threatened species thrive while producing food.
But they need government support to make it last.
Sign our petition: action.rspb.org.uk/page/156168/... 👈
January 6, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Farming heroes are saving wildlife! 🦋🚜
Across the UK farmers are proving that nature-friendly farming works – helping threatened species thrive while producing food.
But they need government support to make it last.
Sign our petition: action.rspb.org.uk/page/156168/... 👈
Across the UK farmers are proving that nature-friendly farming works – helping threatened species thrive while producing food.
But they need government support to make it last.
Sign our petition: action.rspb.org.uk/page/156168/... 👈
Haiku #12: shaking out cobwebs 🕸️ & giving nervous system a delicious re-boot 🥾
Chuckling energised,
Golden warmth arms out spinning,
Body zings beaming.
#Haiku #Poetry #Joy #NervousSystem #Visualising #ChangingState #Nature
Chuckling energised,
Golden warmth arms out spinning,
Body zings beaming.
#Haiku #Poetry #Joy #NervousSystem #Visualising #ChangingState #Nature
January 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Haiku #12: shaking out cobwebs 🕸️ & giving nervous system a delicious re-boot 🥾
Chuckling energised,
Golden warmth arms out spinning,
Body zings beaming.
#Haiku #Poetry #Joy #NervousSystem #Visualising #ChangingState #Nature
Chuckling energised,
Golden warmth arms out spinning,
Body zings beaming.
#Haiku #Poetry #Joy #NervousSystem #Visualising #ChangingState #Nature
Good morning! This poster caught my 👀 & sent sparks ⚡️ ⚡️ of thought. 4 powerful, empathetic words to put to the front of my mind with all people in my life. #Kindness #Inclusion #NonJudgemental #Empathy
January 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Good morning! This poster caught my 👀 & sent sparks ⚡️ ⚡️ of thought. 4 powerful, empathetic words to put to the front of my mind with all people in my life. #Kindness #Inclusion #NonJudgemental #Empathy
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Happy Release Day to Flook @flookquartet.bsky.social whose single “The Farther Shore / Winter Flower” is out today, and all over radio, including @rte.ie.
It’s the first track off Sanju, the record I co-produced that will come out in March 2025.
flookquartet.bandcamp.com/album/the-fa...
It’s the first track off Sanju, the record I co-produced that will come out in March 2025.
flookquartet.bandcamp.com/album/the-fa...
December 21, 2024 at 11:03 AM
Happy Release Day to Flook @flookquartet.bsky.social whose single “The Farther Shore / Winter Flower” is out today, and all over radio, including @rte.ie.
It’s the first track off Sanju, the record I co-produced that will come out in March 2025.
flookquartet.bandcamp.com/album/the-fa...
It’s the first track off Sanju, the record I co-produced that will come out in March 2025.
flookquartet.bandcamp.com/album/the-fa...
My daughter’s friend really wanted to play Cluedo as never played it before but seen in secondary school library. I forgot how much joy & togetherness there is in a boardgame. Am reminded of importance of playing games with kids. Most uplifting hour I’ve had in weeks. Anyone fancy a game? #EduSky
December 20, 2024 at 10:07 AM
My daughter’s friend really wanted to play Cluedo as never played it before but seen in secondary school library. I forgot how much joy & togetherness there is in a boardgame. Am reminded of importance of playing games with kids. Most uplifting hour I’ve had in weeks. Anyone fancy a game? #EduSky
Uplifted reading my son’s personal statement for his next chapter & how he’s written how used his problem solving skills & trigonometry from maths & physics to help him build obstacles for skateboarding. Brings it home the importance of self lead learning alongside traditional subjects ❤️. @EduSky
December 19, 2024 at 9:29 AM
Uplifted reading my son’s personal statement for his next chapter & how he’s written how used his problem solving skills & trigonometry from maths & physics to help him build obstacles for skateboarding. Brings it home the importance of self lead learning alongside traditional subjects ❤️. @EduSky
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We’re starting HEEd to support professionals,schools,families&young people with barriers to attending school (EBSNA).By actively listening& building on incredible work schools do&together developing resources,systems &adaptions in curriculum&around attendance to make children&families safe&heard.
November 27, 2024 at 6:38 AM
We’re starting HEEd to support professionals,schools,families&young people with barriers to attending school (EBSNA).By actively listening& building on incredible work schools do&together developing resources,systems &adaptions in curriculum&around attendance to make children&families safe&heard.
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Supporting schools with Key Stage Transitions,as where young people & families can come up against barriers.Even though schools have fantastic systems in place,there’s a need for more research,& being on ground listening to young people&families which we’re fortunate to be doing for Camden Learning.
November 16, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Supporting schools with Key Stage Transitions,as where young people & families can come up against barriers.Even though schools have fantastic systems in place,there’s a need for more research,& being on ground listening to young people&families which we’re fortunate to be doing for Camden Learning.
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Within HEEd ‘Thneads & Seeds’: Linking crusaders bringing caring for the climate, environment & sustainability &it’s therapeutic qualities more to forefront of schools creative cross curricular curriculum (& hands-on experience) to engage&empower future generations, families&communities. #comminity
November 16, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Within HEEd ‘Thneads & Seeds’: Linking crusaders bringing caring for the climate, environment & sustainability &it’s therapeutic qualities more to forefront of schools creative cross curricular curriculum (& hands-on experience) to engage&empower future generations, families&communities. #comminity
Haiku #10 - Winter Walks
My walk of the day,
From crumpled bed to bathroom,
Highlight window view.
#LongCovid #ChronicIllness #ExpressYourself #Haiku #Poetry #Nature #Joy #Trees #Plants #Wildlife #Views #TheSmallThings
My walk of the day,
From crumpled bed to bathroom,
Highlight window view.
#LongCovid #ChronicIllness #ExpressYourself #Haiku #Poetry #Nature #Joy #Trees #Plants #Wildlife #Views #TheSmallThings
December 13, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Haiku #10 - Winter Walks
My walk of the day,
From crumpled bed to bathroom,
Highlight window view.
#LongCovid #ChronicIllness #ExpressYourself #Haiku #Poetry #Nature #Joy #Trees #Plants #Wildlife #Views #TheSmallThings
My walk of the day,
From crumpled bed to bathroom,
Highlight window view.
#LongCovid #ChronicIllness #ExpressYourself #Haiku #Poetry #Nature #Joy #Trees #Plants #Wildlife #Views #TheSmallThings
Reposted by Annie Balme
🚨NEW: EPI has today published a discussion paper on 'Climate and education: strategies for adaptation, learning and play’, drawing together findings from a series of events this Autumn, in partnership with Learning Through Landscapes.
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Read the full paper here 👇
epi.org.uk/publications...
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Read the full paper here 👇
epi.org.uk/publications...
Climate and education: strategies for adaptation, learning and play - Education Policy Institute
In Autumn 2024, EPI, in partnership with Learning Through Landscapes, brought together policymakers, school leaders and sector experts in a series of events looking at the theme of climate and educati...
epi.org.uk
December 12, 2024 at 8:16 AM
🚨NEW: EPI has today published a discussion paper on 'Climate and education: strategies for adaptation, learning and play’, drawing together findings from a series of events this Autumn, in partnership with Learning Through Landscapes.
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Read the full paper here 👇
epi.org.uk/publications...
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Read the full paper here 👇
epi.org.uk/publications...
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Discover London’s winter wildlife with #12DaysWild! ❄️🌿
From the 25th Dec - 5th Jan, join us in doing one small thing each day to connect with nature in the city.
Sign up to 12 Days Wild to bring nature into your life this winter: www.wildlondon.org.uk/12-days-wild...
From the 25th Dec - 5th Jan, join us in doing one small thing each day to connect with nature in the city.
Sign up to 12 Days Wild to bring nature into your life this winter: www.wildlondon.org.uk/12-days-wild...
December 10, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Discover London’s winter wildlife with #12DaysWild! ❄️🌿
From the 25th Dec - 5th Jan, join us in doing one small thing each day to connect with nature in the city.
Sign up to 12 Days Wild to bring nature into your life this winter: www.wildlondon.org.uk/12-days-wild...
From the 25th Dec - 5th Jan, join us in doing one small thing each day to connect with nature in the city.
Sign up to 12 Days Wild to bring nature into your life this winter: www.wildlondon.org.uk/12-days-wild...
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The Government should pledge more funding for ELM & ensure fair supply chains - key reforms to boost nature, & give stability for farming communities🧑🌾
We stand with @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social, @wwf-uk.bsky.social & more to back a thriving farming future👇
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
We stand with @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social, @wwf-uk.bsky.social & more to back a thriving farming future👇
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
Green groups back farmers calling on Government to ‘fix’ agriculture sector
The Wildlife Trusts and WWF are among numerous bodies who have signed a letter to Environment Secretary Steve Reed raising their concerns.
www.independent.co.uk
December 9, 2024 at 9:38 AM
The Government should pledge more funding for ELM & ensure fair supply chains - key reforms to boost nature, & give stability for farming communities🧑🌾
We stand with @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social, @wwf-uk.bsky.social & more to back a thriving farming future👇
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
We stand with @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social, @wwf-uk.bsky.social & more to back a thriving farming future👇
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
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Stop everything! 👀
The one and only #BigGardenBirdwatch is back for January 2025... and registration is now open!
Who's ready to join the count? https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=bgbw&sourcecode=WEBSCM0058 👈
The one and only #BigGardenBirdwatch is back for January 2025... and registration is now open!
Who's ready to join the count? https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=bgbw&sourcecode=WEBSCM0058 👈
December 11, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Stop everything! 👀
The one and only #BigGardenBirdwatch is back for January 2025... and registration is now open!
Who's ready to join the count? https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=bgbw&sourcecode=WEBSCM0058 👈
The one and only #BigGardenBirdwatch is back for January 2025... and registration is now open!
Who's ready to join the count? https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=bgbw&sourcecode=WEBSCM0058 👈
So many people keeping embers & sparks of possibility & hope alive. Thank you. #Hope #Community #Together #ExpressYourself
December 10, 2024 at 7:29 AM
So many people keeping embers & sparks of possibility & hope alive. Thank you. #Hope #Community #Together #ExpressYourself
Haiku #9 - the joy of giving
Talk to someone new,
Basket full of surprises,
Literally my shoes!
#Haiku #Poetry #Relationships #Community #Giving #Recycling #Reuse
Talk to someone new,
Basket full of surprises,
Literally my shoes!
#Haiku #Poetry #Relationships #Community #Giving #Recycling #Reuse
December 9, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Haiku #9 - the joy of giving
Talk to someone new,
Basket full of surprises,
Literally my shoes!
#Haiku #Poetry #Relationships #Community #Giving #Recycling #Reuse
Talk to someone new,
Basket full of surprises,
Literally my shoes!
#Haiku #Poetry #Relationships #Community #Giving #Recycling #Reuse