Lisa Handy
@handyeyes.bsky.social
RSHE Manager @coramlifeeducation.bsky.social
Relationships and Sex Education specialist. #RSE
25 years experience of teaching and supporting children and young people and those that work with them.
https://linktr.ee/lisajhandy
Relationships and Sex Education specialist. #RSE
25 years experience of teaching and supporting children and young people and those that work with them.
https://linktr.ee/lisajhandy
Coram responds to updated statutory RSHE guidance published today by DfE www.coram.org.uk/news/coram-r...
Coram responds to updated statutory RSHE guidance published today by DfE - Coram
www.coram.org.uk
July 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Coram responds to updated statutory RSHE guidance published today by DfE www.coram.org.uk/news/coram-r...
If we want to challenge the harmful attitudes that exist about what it means to be a man, then this would go some way to valuing roles that have traditionally been seen as feminine. www.theguardian.com/money/2025/m...
British men urged to join ‘Dad strike’ calling for more paternity leave
Exclusive: Fathers planning protest with babies in London on 11 June to highlight UK’s ‘rubbish’ statutory leave, least generous in Europe
www.theguardian.com
May 2, 2025 at 8:42 AM
If we want to challenge the harmful attitudes that exist about what it means to be a man, then this would go some way to valuing roles that have traditionally been seen as feminine. www.theguardian.com/money/2025/m...
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Latest resource from BISH is a 'Sex and Relationships Education Guide to #Adolescence'. Remember when TV companies used to make these kinds of resources? Thank you to my wonderful Patreon and Donorbox supporters (past and present) for funding this www.bishuk.com/your-call/a-...
A Sex and Relationships Education Guide to 'Adolescence'
Here's another one of my sex and relationships education guides to.... This time it's 'Adolescence'.
www.bishuk.com
April 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Latest resource from BISH is a 'Sex and Relationships Education Guide to #Adolescence'. Remember when TV companies used to make these kinds of resources? Thank you to my wonderful Patreon and Donorbox supporters (past and present) for funding this www.bishuk.com/your-call/a-...
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Librarians in UK increasingly asked to remove books, as influence of US pressure groups spreads www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
Librarians in UK increasingly asked to remove books, as influence of US pressure groups spreads
Anecdotal evidence suggests a rise in requests to take books off shelves, particularly LGBTQ+ titles
www.theguardian.com
April 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Librarians in UK increasingly asked to remove books, as influence of US pressure groups spreads www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
As adoption levels continue to fall, the head of Britain’s oldest children’s charity says young people are waiting longer than ever in care
Read more ⬇️
telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03...
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As IVF has become more successful, fewer people are willing to adopt
As adoption falls to its lowest rate for four years, a charity chief says one of the biggest drivers is the rise in fertility treatments
telegraph.co.uk
March 31, 2025 at 11:20 AM
As adoption levels continue to fall, the head of Britain’s oldest children’s charity says young people are waiting longer than ever in care
Read more ⬇️
telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03...
Read more ⬇️
telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03...
"...we sometimes need to embrace uncertainty – including admitting that childhood is not risk-free – and instead of trying to eradicate risk, we shift our position to providing young people with the tools they need to manage it." #RSE re-imagining-rse.org/blog/is-the-...
Is the crisis masculinity—or the way we talk about it? Responding to Adolescence from a position of Safe Uncertainty | Reimagining RSE
re-imagining-rse.org
March 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"...we sometimes need to embrace uncertainty – including admitting that childhood is not risk-free – and instead of trying to eradicate risk, we shift our position to providing young people with the tools they need to manage it." #RSE re-imagining-rse.org/blog/is-the-...
Safeguarding reviews silent on Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage children. This included several examples about girls from Asian & Mixed Asian Heritages who made disclosures about sexual abuse, but they were either disregarded as untrue or were not carefully followed up. www.gov.uk/government/n...
Safeguarding reviews silent on Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage children
A new report about race and racism in child safeguarding reveals local areas are failing to address the safeguarding needs of Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage children.
www.gov.uk
March 11, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Safeguarding reviews silent on Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage children. This included several examples about girls from Asian & Mixed Asian Heritages who made disclosures about sexual abuse, but they were either disregarded as untrue or were not carefully followed up. www.gov.uk/government/n...
Passionate about children's health and wellbeing (including #RSE) and love working with them? Then this role is for you! Come work with us. bit.ly/43lpy1S #PSHE #Teachers #Job #Primaryschools
Octo Candidates - Application Form - Vacancy Details
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March 5, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Passionate about children's health and wellbeing (including #RSE) and love working with them? Then this role is for you! Come work with us. bit.ly/43lpy1S #PSHE #Teachers #Job #Primaryschools
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Morning ☕️ I can’t believe my petition is now less than 1000 signatures away from a government debate. I’ve been doing this with no evangelical 💰 media or Twitter. Please share and help get this over the line. Protect us from MAGA fascism petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
March 5, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Morning ☕️ I can’t believe my petition is now less than 1000 signatures away from a government debate. I’ve been doing this with no evangelical 💰 media or Twitter. Please share and help get this over the line. Protect us from MAGA fascism petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Love-ly Valentine's Day Playlist created by Amaze.org highlighting some videos to help spark conversations with young people about healthy relationships, feelings, kissing, and self-love. #RSE www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
♥️Valentine's Day Playlist - YouTube
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February 14, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Love-ly Valentine's Day Playlist created by Amaze.org highlighting some videos to help spark conversations with young people about healthy relationships, feelings, kissing, and self-love. #RSE www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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A reminder that we are putting together an anti-bullying sector starter pack - charities, individuals etc.
If you're out there, let us know and we will add you! ❤️
go.bsky.app/UQZeZum
If you're out there, let us know and we will add you! ❤️
go.bsky.app/UQZeZum
January 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
A reminder that we are putting together an anti-bullying sector starter pack - charities, individuals etc.
If you're out there, let us know and we will add you! ❤️
go.bsky.app/UQZeZum
If you're out there, let us know and we will add you! ❤️
go.bsky.app/UQZeZum
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From consulting with young people from Gypsy, Roma & Traveller communities, we know that their experiences of bullying are often not believed.
Read more from our resources and even take our FREE CPD course here: https://buff.ly/3UYQU8e
Read more from our resources and even take our FREE CPD course here: https://buff.ly/3UYQU8e
January 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
From consulting with young people from Gypsy, Roma & Traveller communities, we know that their experiences of bullying are often not believed.
Read more from our resources and even take our FREE CPD course here: https://buff.ly/3UYQU8e
Read more from our resources and even take our FREE CPD course here: https://buff.ly/3UYQU8e
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Hello current and possible friends! I’ve had a go at creating a “starter pack” of queer scholar activist types who I know (so forgive all the omissions). It’s a small and growing list. Let’s build a fab and fun queer scholarly-activist community! 🌈✨
go.bsky.app/Ke4Ctey
go.bsky.app/Ke4Ctey
November 13, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Hello current and possible friends! I’ve had a go at creating a “starter pack” of queer scholar activist types who I know (so forgive all the omissions). It’s a small and growing list. Let’s build a fab and fun queer scholarly-activist community! 🌈✨
go.bsky.app/Ke4Ctey
go.bsky.app/Ke4Ctey
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January 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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8/5/25 launch - Leading the Diverse Curriculum: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leading-th...
16/5/25 launch - Leading Courageous Conversations: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leading-co...
#DiverseEd programmes 2/2
16/5/25 launch - Leading Courageous Conversations: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leading-co...
#DiverseEd programmes 2/2
Leading the Diverse Curriculum - Cohort 6
A Diverse Curriculum allows young people to see and be seen in the curriculum
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February 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
8/5/25 launch - Leading the Diverse Curriculum: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leading-th...
16/5/25 launch - Leading Courageous Conversations: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leading-co...
#DiverseEd programmes 2/2
16/5/25 launch - Leading Courageous Conversations: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leading-co...
#DiverseEd programmes 2/2
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In case you missed it - I was in London this week launching a new report with @tobygreany.bsky.social on Values-based Leadership and organisational development in Multi Academy Trusts for @wholeeducation.bsky.social wholeeducation.org/a-constant-d... 1/5
A Constant Dance: A Study of Values-Based Leadership in Multi-Academy Trusts — Whole Education
Discover 'A Constant Dance,' a comprehensive study by Toby Greany and Eleanor Bernardes from the University of Nottingham of values-based leadership in Multi-Academy Trusts. Learn how five MATs balan...
wholeeducation.org
January 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
In case you missed it - I was in London this week launching a new report with @tobygreany.bsky.social on Values-based Leadership and organisational development in Multi Academy Trusts for @wholeeducation.bsky.social wholeeducation.org/a-constant-d... 1/5
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Exclusive: Speaking to @jasminenorden.bsky.social after being confirmed as permanent chief regulator at Ofqual, Sir Ian Bauckham talks about exam access arrangements, digital exams, AI and the assessment review
Ofqual 'ready to take action' over extra exam time gap
Sir Ian Bauckham, speaking to Tes after being confirmed as Ofqual's permanent chief regulator, highlights possible unfairness in students being awarded extra time in exams
www.tes.com
February 13, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Exclusive: Speaking to @jasminenorden.bsky.social after being confirmed as permanent chief regulator at Ofqual, Sir Ian Bauckham talks about exam access arrangements, digital exams, AI and the assessment review
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The NIHR HPRU in Blood-Borne and Sexually Transmitted Infections at UCL, in collaboration with UKHSA, is launching a newsletter! 📰
Stay informed about the latest research, innovations, and developments in the field of blood-borne and sexually transmitted infections.
Subscribe now!
Stay informed about the latest research, innovations, and developments in the field of blood-borne and sexually transmitted infections.
Subscribe now!
NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Blood Borne and Sexually Transmitted Infections
NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Blood Borne and Sexually Transmitted Infections Email Forms
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January 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The NIHR HPRU in Blood-Borne and Sexually Transmitted Infections at UCL, in collaboration with UKHSA, is launching a newsletter! 📰
Stay informed about the latest research, innovations, and developments in the field of blood-borne and sexually transmitted infections.
Subscribe now!
Stay informed about the latest research, innovations, and developments in the field of blood-borne and sexually transmitted infections.
Subscribe now!
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“Looking around me, every full-time teacher-parent I met seemed to be struggling and knackered, and it didn’t look sustainable.”
In the The Key Group’s latest blog, Nicola West-Jones discusses her experience of leaving the teaching profession and balancing motherhood ⬇️
#edusky
In the The Key Group’s latest blog, Nicola West-Jones discusses her experience of leaving the teaching profession and balancing motherhood ⬇️
#edusky
Flexible working in schools: time to do better — The Key Group
There has been an enormous amount of concern in recent years about the challenge of recruiting and retaining teachers.. The problem has proven intractable for a succession of policy makers (both here ...
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February 13, 2025 at 9:04 AM
“Looking around me, every full-time teacher-parent I met seemed to be struggling and knackered, and it didn’t look sustainable.”
In the The Key Group’s latest blog, Nicola West-Jones discusses her experience of leaving the teaching profession and balancing motherhood ⬇️
#edusky
In the The Key Group’s latest blog, Nicola West-Jones discusses her experience of leaving the teaching profession and balancing motherhood ⬇️
#edusky
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"I’m struggling to comprehend a legal system that offers a heavier punishment for fly-tipping than the violation of my consent." www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/gove...
Lords inflict two defeats on Government over new deepfake porn offence
The House of Lords voted in favour of increasing the maximum sentence for this crime from an unlimited fine to imprisonment.
www.independent.co.uk
February 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
"I’m struggling to comprehend a legal system that offers a heavier punishment for fly-tipping than the violation of my consent." www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/gove...
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🎉 Today is Wear Your SCARF Day! 🎉
Held every year during Children’s Mental Health Week, this special day celebrates our SCARF values: Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience, and Friendship, all of which support children's health and well-being.
Held every year during Children’s Mental Health Week, this special day celebrates our SCARF values: Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience, and Friendship, all of which support children's health and well-being.
February 7, 2025 at 8:12 AM
🎉 Today is Wear Your SCARF Day! 🎉
Held every year during Children’s Mental Health Week, this special day celebrates our SCARF values: Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience, and Friendship, all of which support children's health and well-being.
Held every year during Children’s Mental Health Week, this special day celebrates our SCARF values: Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience, and Friendship, all of which support children's health and well-being.
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The Coram Life Education team is getting ready for Wear Your SCARF Day this Friday! 🎉🧣How will you be celebrating?
You can download our Wear Your SCARF Day social media tiles and borders here: bit.ly/3WN8BcL
You can also access our free primary school activities here: bit.ly/3Eton6k
You can download our Wear Your SCARF Day social media tiles and borders here: bit.ly/3WN8BcL
You can also access our free primary school activities here: bit.ly/3Eton6k
February 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The Coram Life Education team is getting ready for Wear Your SCARF Day this Friday! 🎉🧣How will you be celebrating?
You can download our Wear Your SCARF Day social media tiles and borders here: bit.ly/3WN8BcL
You can also access our free primary school activities here: bit.ly/3Eton6k
You can download our Wear Your SCARF Day social media tiles and borders here: bit.ly/3WN8BcL
You can also access our free primary school activities here: bit.ly/3Eton6k
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Feelings before & after you talk about them 💫💚 #TimetoTalkDay
Find out where you can get advice and support about bullying today: https://buff.ly/3LXlMlK
Image credit📸 @joyfulsmolthings
Find out where you can get advice and support about bullying today: https://buff.ly/3LXlMlK
Image credit📸 @joyfulsmolthings
February 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Feelings before & after you talk about them 💫💚 #TimetoTalkDay
Find out where you can get advice and support about bullying today: https://buff.ly/3LXlMlK
Image credit📸 @joyfulsmolthings
Find out where you can get advice and support about bullying today: https://buff.ly/3LXlMlK
Image credit📸 @joyfulsmolthings
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Nipping out for a chocolate bar today? Use it as a practice for how to do self-consent, what that does, and why it's important (and why it isn't selfish)
www.bishuk.com/about-you/ch...
www.bishuk.com/about-you/ch...
How to Choose a Chocolate Bar
How we can learn how to do 'self-consent', and why that's important, from learning how to choose a chocolate bar.
www.bishuk.com
February 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Nipping out for a chocolate bar today? Use it as a practice for how to do self-consent, what that does, and why it's important (and why it isn't selfish)
www.bishuk.com/about-you/ch...
www.bishuk.com/about-you/ch...