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Kathryn Stinton
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Independent Early Years Consultant/Elklan Tutor. Ex Local Authority Area SENCO/Teacher enjoying my freedom. Animal lover + volunteer at Vale Wildlife Hospital. www.kathrynstinton.com
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booktrust.org.uk
👶 Did you know that early shared reading can support bonding and attachment?

Join our webinar for early years practitioners on Thursday, 26 February to discover the research and enjoy a discussion about supporting families to start their reading journeys 👇

https://bit.ly/4bEO0iY
A photo of a woman and a baby looking at a book together plus the BookTrust Bookstart logo and the words: "Webinar: Building Early Bonds - supporting attachment through Bookstart Baby- 2pm, Thursday 26 February"
February 11, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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johnharris1969.bsky.social
Another SEND move today. The brilliant @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social has what you need to know www.specialneedsjungle.com/inclusion-ba...
Inclusion bases: a new label, a big ambition, same unanswered questions - Special Needs Jungle
More government announcements—this time changing units and resourced provision to “Inclusion Bases”: new label, same unanswered questions
www.specialneedsjungle.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:48 AM
kathrynstinton.bsky.social
"School nurseries lack the staff, space or demand to offer more wraparound, holiday or pre-school childcare, particularly in poorer areas, research shows."
Well who would have predicted this?!!!
schoolsweek.co.uk/school-nurse...
School nurseries lack staff and room for extra care - report
The government has promised £400 million towards 'tens of thousands of places' in school-based nurseries
schoolsweek.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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lauraphillips.bsky.social
Dominic Dyer: @number10cat.bsky.social Larry the Cat will have been in Downing Street 15 years next week, he is the most stable thing about British politics these days
Dominic Dyer: @number10cat.bsky.social Larry the Cat will have been in Downing Street 15 years next week, he is the most stable thing about British politics these days
February 6, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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9000lives.org
Isabelle points to a concise guide to a school's SEND responsibilities.

It's very useful reading for school governors as well as school leaders.

#EduSky #SEND
January 28, 2026 at 8:05 AM
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schoolsweek.bsky.social
The DfE has chosen 46 'curriculum drafters' following a public tender – but it has prompted questions about diversity and the way experts are unevenly split across 13 subject areas
Concerns over make-up of curriculum drafters group
Leaders criticise 'lack of diversity and representation' among experts helping to write new curriculum
schoolsweek.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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petraboynton.bsky.social
Children not always recognised as domestic abuse victims in their own right, inspectorates warn www.gov.uk/government/n...
Children not always recognised as domestic abuse victims in their own right, inspectorates warn
Children who are affected by domestic abuse are not being consistently recognised as victims despite this being set out in law, according to a new joint report by Ofsted, the CQC, HMICFRS, and HMIP.
www.gov.uk
January 26, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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mirandakeeling.com
Builder (outside a site): How's your day going?
Builder 2: Dragging. Always does when Tyrone ain't here.
Builder 1: Totally. Tyrone makes everything better.
Builder 2: Living legend.
Respectful pause.
Builder 1: They're not letting dogs onsite anymore though.
Builder 2: No.
January 23, 2026 at 3:19 PM
kathrynstinton.bsky.social
I miss Janey Godley, her commentary for this would have been hilarious 😂 🐿
nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 20d
When you haven’t quite learned to share yet…

These are the kind of antics you can expect from #Winterwatch. Tonight we’ve got biofluorescent slugs, badgers, dolphins are more – what a treat.

🎥: BBC Winterwatch
January 22, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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secondnaturemb.bsky.social
A few more moments from the great gray owl I encountered a little over a week ago. I haven't seen it since, but I'm lucky to have these photos to look back on. #birds 🌿
A large great gray owl flies through the snowy forest with its nearly 5 ft wings outstretched and bright yellow eyes lit by the setting sun. A great gray owl pulls its enormous wings into a downstroke as it gains altitude on its flight through the forest. Its yellow eyes are lit by the sun as it looks at its next perch.
January 20, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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wordaware.bsky.social
Very useful Developmental Language Disorder and multilingualism article. #DevLangDis
January 20, 2026 at 8:38 AM
kathrynstinton.bsky.social
‪A fantastic 4 minute film clip (narrated by #ChrisPackham) sharing practical ways to help #hedgehogs whose numbers are in decline. If you want further advice, you can find your local wildlife rescue here directory.helpwildlife.co.uk
hedgehogsociety.bsky.social British Hedgehog Preservation Society @hedgehogsociety.bsky.social · 23d
Our film The Littlest Hoglet is all about HEDGEHOGS - how our gardens can be dangerous places for wildlife and how to make them safer.
🍿 👀 🦔 🎬
Watch it here & share with your friends! 👉https://buff.ly/ycxF0vD 👈

#MondayMotivation
January 19, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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alisonvaughan2025.bsky.social
My MSc research explored attendance challenges for autistic learners. Quality training helps, but it isn’t enough. Schools also need enough support staff. Having a trusted key person made a real difference. Positive change also happened when staff listened to families & responded flexibly to needs.
January 16, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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linda2.bsky.social
A reminder of what is to come.

#forestfriday #woodlandphotography #nature #bluebells #landscape #PhotoHour
Bluebell woodland at Sunrise. As the sun awakens, the bluebells awaken with shafts of light turning the bluebells blue and pink.
January 16, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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debfielden.bsky.social
Cuan Wildlife Rescue are hiring! We are looking for temporary summer staff to help us through what will be another incredibly busy summer! All details below - please share far and wide with anyone who might be interested. Reposts greatly appreciated 🙏🏻 #Shropshire #wildlife #Britishwildlife 🦊 🦢 🦡 🦔
January 14, 2026 at 5:06 PM
kathrynstinton.bsky.social
Reducing Reception class sizes has a positive impact on children's development, who would have thought it?!!! Well done Shackleton Primary School - we just need DfE to take notice.
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
The transformative effect of reducing Reception class sizes
Shackleton Primary more than doubled the number of its children reaching a good level of development after cutting its Reception classes from 30 to 20. Ellen Peirson-Hagger hears how it achieved this ...
www.tes.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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lgspace.bsky.social
Fantastic news for red squirrels! Their range in the Highlands has increased by more than 25% – offering hope for the long-term survival of this much-loved, threatened species.
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/news/red-squ...
Red squirrel peeking out from behind a tree
December 12, 2025 at 11:39 AM
kathrynstinton.bsky.social
January 15th 2026 - The deadline for September 2026 Primary School Places (in England) Further information available here: www.gov.uk/apply-for-pr...
The charity I.P.S.E.A has advice about applications for children with and without Education, Health and Care Plans www.ipsea.org.uk/selecting-a-...
Image shows a peach background with a white tab, text reads "The deadline for 2026 Primary School Applications is January 15th"
January 5, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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lgspace.bsky.social
A bird can lose up to 10 per cent of its body weight during just one cold night. Offering a variety of foods is one way to help garden birds survive during the winter.
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/Hel...
Long-tailed tit on a feeder containing suet balls
December 14, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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linda2.bsky.social
"Stay close to anything that makes you glad you are alive" ~ Hafez.

#ImageandVerse #ColourADay #OrangeSunday #UKWildlife #FoxofTheDay #Fox #Stunday #EastCoastKin
A friendly fox focused on movement in the distance. I am focused on the fix and his intense stare. A head portrait of a favourite fox of mine.
December 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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carlbovisnature.bsky.social
I was thrilled to get this photo of a female Sparrowhawk as it shot through RSPB Greylake this lunchtime! 😍😊🐦
#Birds 🪶
A female Sparrowhawk in flight at eye level showing her yellow eye and feet
December 30, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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autisticrealms.bsky.social
Resharing my starter pack of neuro-affirming Autistic advocates, orgs and charities if you are looking for a good list of people to follow
go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC
May 26, 2025 at 8:57 AM
kathrynstinton.bsky.social
Such joy!
'We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.'
George Bernard Shaw
richardnicholls.net Richard Nicholls @richardnicholls.net · Dec 30
Day 364 of #365DaysOfSmiles
Never too old!
December 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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raptorpersuk.bsky.social
Appeal for information about the shot Peregrine in Leicestershire.

Believed to have been shot with an air rifle between 21st - 23rd December 2025.

Further details & police crime reference number in blog ⬇️

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/24/a...
Appeal for information about the shot Peregrine in Leicestershire
Further to this morning’s blog about a Peregrine being euthanised after being found with gunshot injuries in Leicestershire (see here), the Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital has released more …
raptorpersecutionuk.org
December 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
kathrynstinton.bsky.social
Have a Christmas that's right for you and your family, the following #Christmas themed podcasts might be useful:
SEND in the Spotlight www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
SEND in the Experts
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eQy...
mage shows a red background with Christmas lights and baubles. Text reads "Merry Christmas! Inclusion is not bringing people into what already exists, it is making a new space, a better space, for everyone. George Dai"
December 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM