Rosemary Hoyle
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social
Eng. Lit. Lecturer (retd), Experienced Charity Trustee & School Governor, CoG - PhD Researcher, Ed & Governance - focus on Chair/Exec Leader relationship
European by choice, views my own 💚
Blogger - https://insearchofgreatschoolgovernance.blogspot.com
European by choice, views my own 💚
Blogger - https://insearchofgreatschoolgovernance.blogspot.com
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6 days left to submit your abstract for the 2026 BELMAS Conference!
Submissions close at midnight (UK) on Sunday 30th November.
Get all the details and apply here: tinyurl.com/3as99w5k #BELMAS2026
Submissions close at midnight (UK) on Sunday 30th November.
Get all the details and apply here: tinyurl.com/3as99w5k #BELMAS2026
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
6 days left to submit your abstract for the 2026 BELMAS Conference!
Submissions close at midnight (UK) on Sunday 30th November.
Get all the details and apply here: tinyurl.com/3as99w5k #BELMAS2026
Submissions close at midnight (UK) on Sunday 30th November.
Get all the details and apply here: tinyurl.com/3as99w5k #BELMAS2026
Day 64 of #70DaysofPhD The final week of this big push, then I can ease off a bit for December. 🎄🎉✨️ Yesterday, I made a good start on writing a lit review section on respect. Another couple of hours available this morning. Trying to do something every day to reach my #PhD destination.
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Day 64 of #70DaysofPhD The final week of this big push, then I can ease off a bit for December. 🎄🎉✨️ Yesterday, I made a good start on writing a lit review section on respect. Another couple of hours available this morning. Trying to do something every day to reach my #PhD destination.
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This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump Has a Recipe for War and Corruption, Not Peace
Who would benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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News like this hits hard as a teacher, when you are so aware of your privilege and safety in this country. 💔 Praying for the 215 children and 12 teachers taken and all their families who will be frantic with worry too.
200 school children abducted. It’s hard to imagine a bigger nightmare 💔 www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202...
Gunmen seize more than 200 children from Nigeria Catholic school
Attack comes just days after armed men stormed a secondary school in northwestern Nigeria, kidnapping 25 schoolgirls.
www.aljazeera.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
News like this hits hard as a teacher, when you are so aware of your privilege and safety in this country. 💔 Praying for the 215 children and 12 teachers taken and all their families who will be frantic with worry too.
Good morning Sunday! #70DaysofPhD A morning of writing stretches ahead. I'm tidying up and updating the Lit Review chapter. Trying to do something every day for 70 days to make great progress on the long #PhD road. #PhDSky
November 23, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Good morning Sunday! #70DaysofPhD A morning of writing stretches ahead. I'm tidying up and updating the Lit Review chapter. Trying to do something every day for 70 days to make great progress on the long #PhD road. #PhDSky
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I served as our Ambassador in Ukraine for 3 years under Putin’s missiles and drones but resigned when Trump kept appeasing Putin. America does not bow to dictators. It’s not who we are.
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I served as our Ambassador in Ukraine for 3 years under Putin’s missiles and drones but resigned when Trump kept appeasing Putin. America does not bow to dictators. It’s not who we are.
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
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My little girls (now big girls!), adopted from foster care, arrived with few possessions - but each had been given a box of books by @booktrust.org.uk. These books, read together, became our first shared memories.
Spread the joy of reading with a donation:
donate.booktrust.org.uk/Xmas3/~my-do...
Spread the joy of reading with a donation:
donate.booktrust.org.uk/Xmas3/~my-do...
November 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
My little girls (now big girls!), adopted from foster care, arrived with few possessions - but each had been given a box of books by @booktrust.org.uk. These books, read together, became our first shared memories.
Spread the joy of reading with a donation:
donate.booktrust.org.uk/Xmas3/~my-do...
Spread the joy of reading with a donation:
donate.booktrust.org.uk/Xmas3/~my-do...
#70DaysofPhD An unexpected day off yesterday for a long family lunch - back on it today with an hour prep for a writing session tomorrow. Tryng to do something every day for 70 days to climb that #PhD mountain. #PhDSky
November 22, 2025 at 7:11 AM
#70DaysofPhD An unexpected day off yesterday for a long family lunch - back on it today with an hour prep for a writing session tomorrow. Tryng to do something every day for 70 days to climb that #PhD mountain. #PhDSky
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“It's always best when everyone in the group is on the same page.” Dennis DeYoung
How do you build a cohesive board?
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social
How do you build a cohesive board?
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM
“It's always best when everyone in the group is on the same page.” Dennis DeYoung
How do you build a cohesive board?
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social
How do you build a cohesive board?
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social
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I really like this question. A strong board isn’t one that always agrees, but one that welcomes robust discussion. Cohesion comes from valuing different viewpoints and creating space for governors to feel heard and understood.
November 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I really like this question. A strong board isn’t one that always agrees, but one that welcomes robust discussion. Cohesion comes from valuing different viewpoints and creating space for governors to feel heard and understood.
#70DaysofPhD A good session of reading yesterday - interesting ideas about value of respect in workplace relationships. Today I'm taking stock & planning before beginning the editing of my draft Lit Review chapter. Feeling on track. I'm trying to do something every day to make big progress #PhDSky
November 20, 2025 at 8:10 AM
#70DaysofPhD A good session of reading yesterday - interesting ideas about value of respect in workplace relationships. Today I'm taking stock & planning before beginning the editing of my draft Lit Review chapter. Feeling on track. I'm trying to do something every day to make big progress #PhDSky
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Some 18% of children live in households experiencing food insecurity – around five in a class of 30. Can breakfast clubs turn the tide?
Child hunger is a 'damning indictment' of Britain, says Olympian Christine Ohuruogu
www.bigissue.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Some 18% of children live in households experiencing food insecurity – around five in a class of 30. Can breakfast clubs turn the tide?
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Last night, Russia struck a residential building in Ternopil, killing ten people (the death toll as of now). Search and rescue operation continues on site.
Every day, innocent people are killed and injured by Russian attacks.
Every day, innocent people are killed and injured by Russian attacks.
November 19, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Last night, Russia struck a residential building in Ternopil, killing ten people (the death toll as of now). Search and rescue operation continues on site.
Every day, innocent people are killed and injured by Russian attacks.
Every day, innocent people are killed and injured by Russian attacks.
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“We want a society in which everyone enjoys equal rights and opportunities; education is the means.” Quaid-e-Azam
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
How can boards best monitor inclusion and equity? #BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
How can boards best monitor inclusion and equity? #BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
“We want a society in which everyone enjoys equal rights and opportunities; education is the means.” Quaid-e-Azam
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
How can boards best monitor inclusion and equity? #BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
How can boards best monitor inclusion and equity? #BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social
#70daysofPhD A whole morning ahead to read & think about respect and leadership. I'm trying to do something every day for 70 days to climb the PhD mountain. #PhDSky
November 19, 2025 at 7:11 AM
#70daysofPhD A whole morning ahead to read & think about respect and leadership. I'm trying to do something every day for 70 days to climb the PhD mountain. #PhDSky
Day 58 of #70DaysofPhD Another day working on elements of my lit review - a couple of hours this morning to spend on it smd maybd later this afternoon. Every little helps. #PhDSky
November 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Day 58 of #70DaysofPhD Another day working on elements of my lit review - a couple of hours this morning to spend on it smd maybd later this afternoon. Every little helps. #PhDSky
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This week a very short guide to writing a thesis or research problem statement patthomson.net/2025/11/18/t...
the problem statement
Most research proposals, dissertations and funding bids start off with some kind of problem statement. A research/thesis problem statement needs to do several interconnected things to work well. At…
patthomson.net
November 18, 2025 at 5:34 AM
This week a very short guide to writing a thesis or research problem statement patthomson.net/2025/11/18/t...
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“I touch the future. I teach.” Christa McAuliffe
Teachers are our greatest asset. How can the board monitor and ensure their wellbeing?
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social
Teachers are our greatest asset. How can the board monitor and ensure their wellbeing?
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 8:16 AM
“I touch the future. I teach.” Christa McAuliffe
Teachers are our greatest asset. How can the board monitor and ensure their wellbeing?
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social
Teachers are our greatest asset. How can the board monitor and ensure their wellbeing?
#BigQuestions
#UKEdGovs
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social
I've 2 weeks of #70DaysofPhD left & my aim is to have my Lit Review completely sorted out to go to my supervisor & a plan of how it fits with my Data Analysis so I can get on with Findings and Discussion Chapters next. (After a break for family & Christmas) Step by Step on the #PhD path! #PhDSky
November 17, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I've 2 weeks of #70DaysofPhD left & my aim is to have my Lit Review completely sorted out to go to my supervisor & a plan of how it fits with my Data Analysis so I can get on with Findings and Discussion Chapters next. (After a break for family & Christmas) Step by Step on the #PhD path! #PhDSky
Who is this very shouty person (Clue - MP) on BBC Radio 4 Today - it's 7am for goodness sake Shhhh!
November 17, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Who is this very shouty person (Clue - MP) on BBC Radio 4 Today - it's 7am for goodness sake Shhhh!
Fabulous - so uplifting
This was a really lovely treat to happen upon while sitting here at home knitting. Knitting and singing along to Neil Young! Have loved him and his music from the beginning. Happy Birthday Neil ❤️
youtu.be/USp4W2M1X-0?...
youtu.be/USp4W2M1X-0?...
2000+ voices SING for Neil Young at Toronto’s Massey Hall | Happy 80th Neil!
YouTube video by Choir! Choir! Choir!
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Fabulous - so uplifting
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Winter tightens its hold in Lapland. At the moment -28.3 °C in Savukoski Tulppio with > 20 cm of snow. The coldest so far this winter in Finland.
However, much like in 2023, large parts of the northern hemisphere are unusually warm again (except Fennoscandia).
However, much like in 2023, large parts of the northern hemisphere are unusually warm again (except Fennoscandia).
November 16, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Winter tightens its hold in Lapland. At the moment -28.3 °C in Savukoski Tulppio with > 20 cm of snow. The coldest so far this winter in Finland.
However, much like in 2023, large parts of the northern hemisphere are unusually warm again (except Fennoscandia).
However, much like in 2023, large parts of the northern hemisphere are unusually warm again (except Fennoscandia).
#70DaysofPhD A good day yesterday, completely rereading my Lit Review & making notes for additions needed & where I can create a dialogue with my data analysis. Today, I'm doing very little (out to lunch) but I will tidy up a conf. abstract before I go. #PhDSky
November 16, 2025 at 7:52 AM
#70DaysofPhD A good day yesterday, completely rereading my Lit Review & making notes for additions needed & where I can create a dialogue with my data analysis. Today, I'm doing very little (out to lunch) but I will tidy up a conf. abstract before I go. #PhDSky
This is absolutely what I needed to see this morning 😍
🐀 The chestnut-brown bank vole is our smallest vole and can be found in hedgerows, woodlands, parks and gardens. This sweet little mammal was spotted at Warburg Nature Reserve near Henley.
November 16, 2025 at 7:47 AM
This is absolutely what I needed to see this morning 😍
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Not the first to make this point. But there is a tyrant in charge of another country who is accused of being heavily linked to a paedophile sex ring - and supposed ‘patriots’ in this country are passionately willing him to take down our national broadcaster. Madness.
November 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Not the first to make this point. But there is a tyrant in charge of another country who is accused of being heavily linked to a paedophile sex ring - and supposed ‘patriots’ in this country are passionately willing him to take down our national broadcaster. Madness.