Mary Meredith
@marymered.bsky.social
Meg, Rach & Josie’s mum. Assistant Director, Learning & Skills, Hull City Council. ADCS National Education Policy Committee member.
This surprised me, until I read the report. The headline applies to primary schools & certainly in Hull the outcomes of disadvantaged are very strong where there are high proportions (which is most schools) The reverse is true of secondary - in schools with lower numbers of FSM, they do better.
📈 Disadvantaged pupils perform better at schools with where they account for higher proportions of the cohort, researchers have said
Poorer pupils do better in more disadvantaged schools
Worst-performing areas for disadvantaged kids also likely to have more poor white youngsters
schoolsweek.co.uk
August 21, 2025 at 5:20 AM
This surprised me, until I read the report. The headline applies to primary schools & certainly in Hull the outcomes of disadvantaged are very strong where there are high proportions (which is most schools) The reverse is true of secondary - in schools with lower numbers of FSM, they do better.
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The 18 year old daughter of an immigrant from the Philippines, who lives nearby, is going to Oxford University.
Yet another example of the drive and ambition of the children of first generation immigrants.
Their contribution to the country is immense.
Yet another example of the drive and ambition of the children of first generation immigrants.
Their contribution to the country is immense.
August 18, 2025 at 6:04 AM
The 18 year old daughter of an immigrant from the Philippines, who lives nearby, is going to Oxford University.
Yet another example of the drive and ambition of the children of first generation immigrants.
Their contribution to the country is immense.
Yet another example of the drive and ambition of the children of first generation immigrants.
Their contribution to the country is immense.
No child should be made to feel like a failure in school. Jamie Oliver’s personal insight into the experience of dyslexic pupils last night was heartbreaking. There’s hope though:
committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
committees.parliament.uk
June 10, 2025 at 5:51 AM
No child should be made to feel like a failure in school. Jamie Oliver’s personal insight into the experience of dyslexic pupils last night was heartbreaking. There’s hope though:
committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
Disappointed that the curriculum review report doesn’t address the problem of the forgotten third, though I accept the need for evolution & not revolution.
March 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Disappointed that the curriculum review report doesn’t address the problem of the forgotten third, though I accept the need for evolution & not revolution.
Here’s hoping your entry into 2025 feels like this! Happy New Year! 😁
January 1, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Here’s hoping your entry into 2025 feels like this! Happy New Year! 😁
Today’s view of “The most precious piece of architecture in the British isles.” (John Ruskin)
December 26, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Today’s view of “The most precious piece of architecture in the British isles.” (John Ruskin)
Thorough analysis, except that the elephant in the room remains just that. #OGAT #ofstedchief
schoolsweek.co.uk/whats-behind...
schoolsweek.co.uk/whats-behind...
What’s behind the rise in suspensions, and how to solve it
What can we learn from leaders who have got suspensions under control?
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 29, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Thorough analysis, except that the elephant in the room remains just that. #OGAT #ofstedchief
schoolsweek.co.uk/whats-behind...
schoolsweek.co.uk/whats-behind...
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This is a fascinating look at secondary school data.
How closely does the FSM rate in school match the FSM rate in the catchmenta area?
www.suttontrust.com/school-admissions-dashboard/
How closely does the FSM rate in school match the FSM rate in the catchmenta area?
www.suttontrust.com/school-admissions-dashboard/
November 29, 2024 at 5:33 PM
This is a fascinating look at secondary school data.
How closely does the FSM rate in school match the FSM rate in the catchmenta area?
www.suttontrust.com/school-admissions-dashboard/
How closely does the FSM rate in school match the FSM rate in the catchmenta area?
www.suttontrust.com/school-admissions-dashboard/
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Some great advice here for supporting autistic children struggling with the school environment 👏👏👏 @stephen.tapestry.info www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
SEND: why we don’t always need to sound the alarm about distressed students
Our first instinct when students are struggling can be to reach for additional support, but that might not always be necessary, writes Stephen Kilgour
www.tes.com
November 25, 2024 at 5:43 AM
Some great advice here for supporting autistic children struggling with the school environment 👏👏👏 @stephen.tapestry.info www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Placing more emphasis on schools as communities will benefit places as well as individuals.
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The Guardian view on Bridget Phillipson’s sound advice: schools should focus on belonging | Schools | The Guardian
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November 24, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Placing more emphasis on schools as communities will benefit places as well as individuals.
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• Today is the last day to complete the Department for Education’s Curriculum and Assessment Review.
Help us to shape a new curriculum that is fit for the future and sets up every child for a bright future in work and life.
consult.education.gov.uk/curriculum-a...
Help us to shape a new curriculum that is fit for the future and sets up every child for a bright future in work and life.
consult.education.gov.uk/curriculum-a...
Curriculum and Assessment Review
- Department for Education
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education
consult.education.gov.uk
November 22, 2024 at 10:57 AM
• Today is the last day to complete the Department for Education’s Curriculum and Assessment Review.
Help us to shape a new curriculum that is fit for the future and sets up every child for a bright future in work and life.
consult.education.gov.uk/curriculum-a...
Help us to shape a new curriculum that is fit for the future and sets up every child for a bright future in work and life.
consult.education.gov.uk/curriculum-a...
Interesting thought around SENCo training. An inspirational head I worked with not only offered 40 SEN places within his internal provision, he also ensured every member of his SLT completed what was then the SENCO Award. With the right values, inclusion is way more possible than some would have it.
📝 The last government's plan to improve the SEND system 'didn't go far enough', a senior Department for Education official has said. Here's what we learned from the public accounts committee hearing on SEND...
SEND: 7 things we learned from DfE officials at PAC
Senior civil servants were quizzed on the crisis hit SEND system, after a damning report by the NAO
buff.ly
November 20, 2024 at 6:15 AM
Interesting thought around SENCo training. An inspirational head I worked with not only offered 40 SEN places within his internal provision, he also ensured every member of his SLT completed what was then the SENCO Award. With the right values, inclusion is way more possible than some would have it.
Feedback from yesterday’s workshop.
We’re not there yet in my mind, but the government’s Opportunity Mission has enormous potential to accelerate the progress we’ve already seen in Hull.
I’ll be talking about this at cross-phase heads tomorrow.
#trauma-informed
We’re not there yet in my mind, but the government’s Opportunity Mission has enormous potential to accelerate the progress we’ve already seen in Hull.
I’ll be talking about this at cross-phase heads tomorrow.
#trauma-informed
November 19, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Feedback from yesterday’s workshop.
We’re not there yet in my mind, but the government’s Opportunity Mission has enormous potential to accelerate the progress we’ve already seen in Hull.
I’ll be talking about this at cross-phase heads tomorrow.
#trauma-informed
We’re not there yet in my mind, but the government’s Opportunity Mission has enormous potential to accelerate the progress we’ve already seen in Hull.
I’ll be talking about this at cross-phase heads tomorrow.
#trauma-informed
Ruth dropped out of school in Y8 with autistic burnout. At today’s Preparing for Adulthood event, they shared their recovery story & what enabled them to get back on the education horse, a full 4 years later.
The adjustments were small, but the listening & coproduction, that was Big.
The adjustments were small, but the listening & coproduction, that was Big.
November 18, 2024 at 7:59 PM
Ruth dropped out of school in Y8 with autistic burnout. At today’s Preparing for Adulthood event, they shared their recovery story & what enabled them to get back on the education horse, a full 4 years later.
The adjustments were small, but the listening & coproduction, that was Big.
The adjustments were small, but the listening & coproduction, that was Big.
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Tes was the first to break the news of the new plans for Ofsted report cards on Thursday - our story is now fully updated with all the various elements that have come to light since.
Ofsted could inspect teaching as separate category in new inspections
Watchdog's draft proposal to assess schools' teaching as a standalone category amid recruitment and retention crisis has caused sector concern
www.tes.com
November 16, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Tes was the first to break the news of the new plans for Ofsted report cards on Thursday - our story is now fully updated with all the various elements that have come to light since.
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@creativestar.bsky.social is now on @bsky.app! She is the absolute expert on outdoor learning and this is one of her classic texts. Highly recommended! @itlworldwide.bsky.social @crownhousepub.bsky.social
November 12, 2024 at 9:41 PM
@creativestar.bsky.social is now on @bsky.app! She is the absolute expert on outdoor learning and this is one of her classic texts. Highly recommended! @itlworldwide.bsky.social @crownhousepub.bsky.social
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go.bsky.app/5nygzU2 a starter pack to help those from PRU, AP and hospital educations to connect with one another. If you work in the sector - can you let me know to add you #thisisAP
November 14, 2024 at 8:50 PM
go.bsky.app/5nygzU2 a starter pack to help those from PRU, AP and hospital educations to connect with one another. If you work in the sector - can you let me know to add you #thisisAP
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It’s BACK! And on BlueSky! Friday’s #SENDSky (pls RT)
For everyone who parents/supports/teaches children with Special Educational Needs & disabilities (SEND)
How to join
👍 Like & RT this post
✍️ Reply with your bio & ‘#SENDSKY’
😃 Follow all the lovely people
👥 Tag friends
Grow your network
For everyone who parents/supports/teaches children with Special Educational Needs & disabilities (SEND)
How to join
👍 Like & RT this post
✍️ Reply with your bio & ‘#SENDSKY’
😃 Follow all the lovely people
👥 Tag friends
Grow your network
November 15, 2024 at 3:45 PM
It’s BACK! And on BlueSky! Friday’s #SENDSky (pls RT)
For everyone who parents/supports/teaches children with Special Educational Needs & disabilities (SEND)
How to join
👍 Like & RT this post
✍️ Reply with your bio & ‘#SENDSKY’
😃 Follow all the lovely people
👥 Tag friends
Grow your network
For everyone who parents/supports/teaches children with Special Educational Needs & disabilities (SEND)
How to join
👍 Like & RT this post
✍️ Reply with your bio & ‘#SENDSKY’
😃 Follow all the lovely people
👥 Tag friends
Grow your network
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Just a reminder for newskies that we make the algorithm here so it's helpful to post, like and repost as you pass through. You won't get notifications when someone shares your share so you do have to get used to doing it without that dopamine hit. It's just for the sheer community goodness of it! 😊
November 16, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Just a reminder for newskies that we make the algorithm here so it's helpful to post, like and repost as you pass through. You won't get notifications when someone shares your share so you do have to get used to doing it without that dopamine hit. It's just for the sheer community goodness of it! 😊
These are exciting times in #education. We have a commitment to ‘profound reform’ from our new SoS. We need to be talking about it so I’m hoping to find my old Twitter tribe in here!
November 16, 2024 at 9:21 AM
These are exciting times in #education. We have a commitment to ‘profound reform’ from our new SoS. We need to be talking about it so I’m hoping to find my old Twitter tribe in here!