Independent Thinking
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There is always another way. Inspiring educators since 1994 - online, in print and in real life. Posts by founder Ian G 🕊️ www.independentthinking.com www.independentthinkingpress.com
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At a rugby club in small-town Leicestershire. This was on the window ledge in the toilet. Fearing the worst, I scanned the QR & opened it in an incognito window…
It’s a link to Amnesty International’s explainer on asylum & refugees 😍
It’s a link to Amnesty International’s explainer on asylum & refugees 😍
November 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
At a rugby club in small-town Leicestershire. This was on the window ledge in the toilet. Fearing the worst, I scanned the QR & opened it in an incognito window…
It’s a link to Amnesty International’s explainer on asylum & refugees 😍
It’s a link to Amnesty International’s explainer on asylum & refugees 😍
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A new chapter begins… We’re partnering with Routledge to bring Independent Thinking books to an even wider audience! New editions and exciting new titles are on the way.
#Education #Books #Routledge #IndependentThinking #ITLPress
#Education #Books #Routledge #IndependentThinking #ITLPress
November 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
A new chapter begins… We’re partnering with Routledge to bring Independent Thinking books to an even wider audience! New editions and exciting new titles are on the way.
#Education #Books #Routledge #IndependentThinking #ITLPress
#Education #Books #Routledge #IndependentThinking #ITLPress
A new chapter begins… We’re partnering with Routledge to bring Independent Thinking books to an even wider audience! New editions and exciting new titles are on the way.
#Education #Books #Routledge #IndependentThinking #ITLPress
#Education #Books #Routledge #IndependentThinking #ITLPress
November 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
A new chapter begins… We’re partnering with Routledge to bring Independent Thinking books to an even wider audience! New editions and exciting new titles are on the way.
#Education #Books #Routledge #IndependentThinking #ITLPress
#Education #Books #Routledge #IndependentThinking #ITLPress
DANGER: This session may make you rethink SEND, question old routines, and take notes like never before!
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
November 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
DANGER: This session may make you rethink SEND, question old routines, and take notes like never before!
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
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12. Are they practitioners as well as speakers?
Ask your speaker whether they would be up for coming in to model the ideas they were sharing with the staff with children?
Twelve Things to Look For When Choosing a Great INSET Speaker - new on the blog
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Ask your speaker whether they would be up for coming in to model the ideas they were sharing with the staff with children?
Twelve Things to Look For When Choosing a Great INSET Speaker - new on the blog
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/tw...
Twelve Things to Look For When Choosing a Great INSET Speaker | Independent Thinking
How do you choose the best INSET speaker for a training day or CPD session? With over 30 years' experience in schools around the world, let us offer some advice
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November 11, 2025 at 8:28 AM
12. Are they practitioners as well as speakers?
Ask your speaker whether they would be up for coming in to model the ideas they were sharing with the staff with children?
Twelve Things to Look For When Choosing a Great INSET Speaker - new on the blog
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/tw...
Ask your speaker whether they would be up for coming in to model the ideas they were sharing with the staff with children?
Twelve Things to Look For When Choosing a Great INSET Speaker - new on the blog
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/tw...
12. Are they practitioners as well as speakers?
Ask your speaker whether they would be up for coming in to model the ideas they were sharing with the staff with children?
Twelve Things to Look For When Choosing a Great INSET Speaker - new on the blog
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/tw...
Ask your speaker whether they would be up for coming in to model the ideas they were sharing with the staff with children?
Twelve Things to Look For When Choosing a Great INSET Speaker - new on the blog
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/tw...
Twelve Things to Look For When Choosing a Great INSET Speaker | Independent Thinking
How do you choose the best INSET speaker for a training day or CPD session? With over 30 years' experience in schools around the world, let us offer some advice
www.independentthinking.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:28 AM
12. Are they practitioners as well as speakers?
Ask your speaker whether they would be up for coming in to model the ideas they were sharing with the staff with children?
Twelve Things to Look For When Choosing a Great INSET Speaker - new on the blog
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/tw...
Ask your speaker whether they would be up for coming in to model the ideas they were sharing with the staff with children?
Twelve Things to Look For When Choosing a Great INSET Speaker - new on the blog
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/tw...
Hywel Roberts - turning classrooms into creative playgrounds, inspiring teachers, and proving that being ‘bothered’ can change everything.
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
November 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Hywel Roberts - turning classrooms into creative playgrounds, inspiring teachers, and proving that being ‘bothered’ can change everything.
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
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So. Farewell
Then
Gove’s baby,
The EBacc.
You oversaw
A decline in arts education
Among our poorest
children. You were no
Working class hero.
So GoBacc to where
you came from.
With apologies to E.J. Thribb (Progress 8 Grade 7 ½)
Then
Gove’s baby,
The EBacc.
You oversaw
A decline in arts education
Among our poorest
children. You were no
Working class hero.
So GoBacc to where
you came from.
With apologies to E.J. Thribb (Progress 8 Grade 7 ½)
November 5, 2025 at 11:14 AM
So. Farewell
Then
Gove’s baby,
The EBacc.
You oversaw
A decline in arts education
Among our poorest
children. You were no
Working class hero.
So GoBacc to where
you came from.
With apologies to E.J. Thribb (Progress 8 Grade 7 ½)
Then
Gove’s baby,
The EBacc.
You oversaw
A decline in arts education
Among our poorest
children. You were no
Working class hero.
So GoBacc to where
you came from.
With apologies to E.J. Thribb (Progress 8 Grade 7 ½)
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Bit depressing really that the end result of a wholescale curriculum review is "we'll have a bit more oracy and loads more tests." Where is the vision and ambition?
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Bit depressing really that the end result of a wholescale curriculum review is "we'll have a bit more oracy and loads more tests." Where is the vision and ambition?
So. Farewell
Then
Gove’s baby,
The EBacc.
You oversaw
A decline in arts education
Among our poorest
children. You were no
Working class hero.
So GoBacc to where
you came from.
With apologies to E.J. Thribb (Progress 8 Grade 7 ½)
Then
Gove’s baby,
The EBacc.
You oversaw
A decline in arts education
Among our poorest
children. You were no
Working class hero.
So GoBacc to where
you came from.
With apologies to E.J. Thribb (Progress 8 Grade 7 ½)
November 5, 2025 at 11:14 AM
So. Farewell
Then
Gove’s baby,
The EBacc.
You oversaw
A decline in arts education
Among our poorest
children. You were no
Working class hero.
So GoBacc to where
you came from.
With apologies to E.J. Thribb (Progress 8 Grade 7 ½)
Then
Gove’s baby,
The EBacc.
You oversaw
A decline in arts education
Among our poorest
children. You were no
Working class hero.
So GoBacc to where
you came from.
With apologies to E.J. Thribb (Progress 8 Grade 7 ½)
Get ready to laugh, learn, and be inspired - Lisa Jane Ash delivers sessions that leave you buzzing with ideas!
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
November 3, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Get ready to laugh, learn, and be inspired - Lisa Jane Ash delivers sessions that leave you buzzing with ideas!
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
This drop off in school enjoyment in England graph is quite telling, isn't it?
It's from the DfE's RISE: Achieving and Thriving Conference - Raising Attainment: Success for Every Child events.
Is what happens in your school reflected in this graph or are you bucking the trend?
If so, how?
It's from the DfE's RISE: Achieving and Thriving Conference - Raising Attainment: Success for Every Child events.
Is what happens in your school reflected in this graph or are you bucking the trend?
If so, how?
October 31, 2025 at 8:34 AM
This drop off in school enjoyment in England graph is quite telling, isn't it?
It's from the DfE's RISE: Achieving and Thriving Conference - Raising Attainment: Success for Every Child events.
Is what happens in your school reflected in this graph or are you bucking the trend?
If so, how?
It's from the DfE's RISE: Achieving and Thriving Conference - Raising Attainment: Success for Every Child events.
Is what happens in your school reflected in this graph or are you bucking the trend?
If so, how?
‘Farage said he believed he had "definitely helped" tourism in the area, with "having a high-profile MP helping to put Clacton on the map". But he added: "I'm doing what I can, but there's a limit to what one person can do."’ 🤦 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
England's most deprived areas named - with Jaywick topping list
Jaywick, a seaside town in Essex, has been named the most deprived area for a fourth time in a row.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
‘Farage said he believed he had "definitely helped" tourism in the area, with "having a high-profile MP helping to put Clacton on the map". But he added: "I'm doing what I can, but there's a limit to what one person can do."’ 🤦 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Challenge everything you thought you knew about teaching - Ian Gilbert will have your staff thinking, questioning, and talking long after the session ends.
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
October 30, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Challenge everything you thought you knew about teaching - Ian Gilbert will have your staff thinking, questioning, and talking long after the session ends.
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
Time for a New Era for the English Curriculum?
Associate, author and English specialist @martinillingworth.bsky.social thinks so.
New on the blog.
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/ti...
Associate, author and English specialist @martinillingworth.bsky.social thinks so.
New on the blog.
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/ti...
Time for a new era for the English curriculum | Independent Thinking
Does the English curriculum need updating for our modern times? Associate, author & English specialist Martin Illingworth argues it's time for a new era
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October 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Time for a New Era for the English Curriculum?
Associate, author and English specialist @martinillingworth.bsky.social thinks so.
New on the blog.
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/ti...
Associate, author and English specialist @martinillingworth.bsky.social thinks so.
New on the blog.
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/ti...
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Gary Larson dropping Cow Tools in 1982
October 28, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Gary Larson dropping Cow Tools in 1982
HANDLE WITH CARE!!! Martin Illingworth - sparking laughter, reflection, and a fresh perspective on teaching.
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
October 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM
HANDLE WITH CARE!!! Martin Illingworth - sparking laughter, reflection, and a fresh perspective on teaching.
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
Catch Nina Jackson in action - expect energy, insight, and a spark that transforms wellbeing in your school!
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
October 24, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Catch Nina Jackson in action - expect energy, insight, and a spark that transforms wellbeing in your school!
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
Handle with care! ⚡ Hywel Roberts - passionate about ‘botheredness,’ master storyteller, and guaranteed to make you laugh, cry, and rethink everything about teaching.
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
October 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Handle with care! ⚡ Hywel Roberts - passionate about ‘botheredness,’ master storyteller, and guaranteed to make you laugh, cry, and rethink everything about teaching.
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
Hey @brusselsairport.bsky.social - Having spent over an hour in the non-EU passport queue just now, would you like some feedback?✈️🛬🧳
October 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Hey @brusselsairport.bsky.social - Having spent over an hour in the non-EU passport queue just now, would you like some feedback?✈️🛬🧳
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What a privilege it is to be part of @itlworldwide.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
What a privilege it is to be part of @itlworldwide.bsky.social
Good things come to those who… work with us! 😉
October 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Good things come to those who… work with us! 😉
Warning! ⚡ Ian Gilbert - founder of Independent Thinking and renowned for making you rethink everything about education. Proceed with caution… and get him into your school!
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
October 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Warning! ⚡ Ian Gilbert - founder of Independent Thinking and renowned for making you rethink everything about education. Proceed with caution… and get him into your school!
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
Meet Mark Creasy - experienced teacher and independent thinker, transforming schools by helping teachers work smarter, achieve more, and focus on what truly matters.
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
October 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Meet Mark Creasy - experienced teacher and independent thinker, transforming schools by helping teachers work smarter, achieve more, and focus on what truly matters.
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/