Mary-Louise Clews
@msclews.bsky.social
Journalist /writer. Also, music, adventures, family, books, tea.
Introducing the Hagnificent Podcast…
As I waved goodbye to my youngest this week as she headed off to school without me for the first time, a moment that brought on ALL the feels after 11 years of school runs, I realised it was time to introduce my newest baby to the world. Deep breath… here goes:…
As I waved goodbye to my youngest this week as she headed off to school without me for the first time, a moment that brought on ALL the feels after 11 years of school runs, I realised it was time to introduce my newest baby to the world. Deep breath… here goes:…
Introducing the Hagnificent Podcast…
As I waved goodbye to my youngest this week as she headed off to school without me for the first time, a moment that brought on ALL the feels after 11 years of school runs, I realised it was time to introduce my newest baby to the world. Deep breath… here goes: The physical symptoms of perimenopause and menopause are finally being talked about (thanks Davina!), but the cultural impact still lingers largely in the shadows.
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September 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Introducing the Hagnificent Podcast…
As I waved goodbye to my youngest this week as she headed off to school without me for the first time, a moment that brought on ALL the feels after 11 years of school runs, I realised it was time to introduce my newest baby to the world. Deep breath… here goes:…
As I waved goodbye to my youngest this week as she headed off to school without me for the first time, a moment that brought on ALL the feels after 11 years of school runs, I realised it was time to introduce my newest baby to the world. Deep breath… here goes:…
“OMG THE MAGAZINE IS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING! IT IS THE BEST!”
This feedback from a parent of a child who took part in my inaugural after-school media club after the launch of our first magazine is the kind dreams are made of, right? It certainly isn't where I expected…
This feedback from a parent of a child who took part in my inaugural after-school media club after the launch of our first magazine is the kind dreams are made of, right? It certainly isn't where I expected…
“OMG THE MAGAZINE IS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING! IT IS THE BEST!”
This feedback from a parent of a child who took part in my inaugural after-school media club after the launch of our first magazine is the kind dreams are made of, right? It certainly isn't where I expected this little side-project adventure to make a magazine with KS2 pupils at a local primary school to end-up. If I'm honest, I wasn't sure where it would go.
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August 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
“OMG THE MAGAZINE IS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING! IT IS THE BEST!”
This feedback from a parent of a child who took part in my inaugural after-school media club after the launch of our first magazine is the kind dreams are made of, right? It certainly isn't where I expected…
This feedback from a parent of a child who took part in my inaugural after-school media club after the launch of our first magazine is the kind dreams are made of, right? It certainly isn't where I expected…
Just listened to this while running in my beloved #southdowns and it feels like everything that’s been obscuring my sense of hope has been dislodged - just a little bit at least. Thanks for the soul sustenance (as ever) Kae, BBC 6 Music and to all artists included🧡 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
6 Music Artist in Residence - Kae Tempest - Dusk - BBC Sounds
Join Kae Tempest as they take you on a journey through dusk.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Just listened to this while running in my beloved #southdowns and it feels like everything that’s been obscuring my sense of hope has been dislodged - just a little bit at least. Thanks for the soul sustenance (as ever) Kae, BBC 6 Music and to all artists included🧡 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Oh my gosh everyone should listen to @joshuaidehen.bsky.social live session on @maryannehobbs.bsky.social show (being covered by Jamz Supanova) this morning. What a genius poet.
January 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Oh my gosh everyone should listen to @joshuaidehen.bsky.social live session on @maryannehobbs.bsky.social show (being covered by Jamz Supanova) this morning. What a genius poet.
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With the Big Listen's findings revealing distrust for inspection, the Ofsted Academy - a new staff training hub - will be a key reform.
I spoke to the academy's head, Matthew Purves, about the challenges of resetting Ofsted's relationship with the sector:
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
I spoke to the academy's head, Matthew Purves, about the challenges of resetting Ofsted's relationship with the sector:
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Ofsted Academy chief: School inspections will always be ‘high stakes’
Matthew Purves tells Tes how he will ensure lessons learned about quality and consistency of inspectors’ conduct will feed into Ofsted Academy, to help the watchdog ‘reset’ its relationship with schoo...
www.tes.com
September 5, 2024 at 4:02 PM
With the Big Listen's findings revealing distrust for inspection, the Ofsted Academy - a new staff training hub - will be a key reform.
I spoke to the academy's head, Matthew Purves, about the challenges of resetting Ofsted's relationship with the sector:
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
I spoke to the academy's head, Matthew Purves, about the challenges of resetting Ofsted's relationship with the sector:
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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In an exclusive interview with Tes editor @jonsevers.bsky.social, education secretary Bridget Phillipson outlines her plans for the sector and explains how accountability will get better (but not necessarily easier…)
Read the interview for free here ⬇️
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Read the interview for free here ⬇️
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Bridget Phillipson on her plan for the quiet revolution of education
In an exclusive interview with Tes, education secretary Bridget Phillipson lays out her vision for the sector and her views on everything from behaviour and SEND to MATs and funding
www.tes.com
September 6, 2024 at 5:54 AM
In an exclusive interview with Tes editor @jonsevers.bsky.social, education secretary Bridget Phillipson outlines her plans for the sector and explains how accountability will get better (but not necessarily easier…)
Read the interview for free here ⬇️
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Read the interview for free here ⬇️
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
So how will Ofsted fix HMI training problems identified in the coroner's report into the death of head Ruth Perry and the Christine Gilbert review of the watchdog's response? @cerysturner.bsky.social exclusive interview with new Ofsted Academy chief has the details👇 www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Ofsted Academy chief: School inspections will always be ‘high stakes’
Matthew Purves tells Tes how he will ensure lessons learned about quality and consistency of inspectors’ conduct will feed into Ofsted Academy, to help the watchdog ‘reset’ its relationship with schoo...
www.tes.com
September 5, 2024 at 4:30 PM
So how will Ofsted fix HMI training problems identified in the coroner's report into the death of head Ruth Perry and the Christine Gilbert review of the watchdog's response? @cerysturner.bsky.social exclusive interview with new Ofsted Academy chief has the details👇 www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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Funding will be a major factor in deciding whether Ofsted can pull off its reforms - the impacts of "significant budget cuts" were central to Christine Gilbert's independent learning review
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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Ofsted target drove down quality of inspections
Dame Christine Gilbert’s independent review of Ofsted’s actions following the death of Ruth Perry suggests the inspectorate prioritised volume over quality
www.tes.com
September 3, 2024 at 10:37 AM
Funding will be a major factor in deciding whether Ofsted can pull off its reforms - the impacts of "significant budget cuts" were central to Christine Gilbert's independent learning review
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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Interesting reflections from @dan-worth.bsky.social's interview with Sir Martyn Oliver on Ofsted's budget.
“There comes a moment where you are asked to do more for less, and you end up not being able to do more for less. You just do less with less.”
“There comes a moment where you are asked to do more for less, and you end up not being able to do more for less. You just do less with less.”
I spoke with Sir Martin Oliver about the raft of changes being put forward after the Big Listen consultation including the shift to inspection calls by Monday afternoon - read the full interview on @tesmagazine.bsky.social t.co/P77W1GjUM5
https://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/general/sir-martyn-oliver-talks-ofsted-school-inspection-changes
t.co
September 3, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Interesting reflections from @dan-worth.bsky.social's interview with Sir Martyn Oliver on Ofsted's budget.
“There comes a moment where you are asked to do more for less, and you end up not being able to do more for less. You just do less with less.”
“There comes a moment where you are asked to do more for less, and you end up not being able to do more for less. You just do less with less.”
ICYM the full detail so far from Ofsted on how they’re planning to drive the school inspection shake up 👇🏼
🚨Ofsted has announced a major overhaul to inspections:
➡️New inspection framework & report cards from Sept 2025
➡️Leaders will now only be called for an inspection on Monday
➡️Schools will be judged on 'inclusion' & 'safeguarding'
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
➡️New inspection framework & report cards from Sept 2025
➡️Leaders will now only be called for an inspection on Monday
➡️Schools will be judged on 'inclusion' & 'safeguarding'
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Ofsted’s Big Listen response: all you need to know
Schools can expect a new inspection framework and more scrutiny over how inclusive they are, as part of an Ofsted ‘evolution’ announced today
www.tes.com
September 3, 2024 at 3:24 PM
ICYM the full detail so far from Ofsted on how they’re planning to drive the school inspection shake up 👇🏼
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'I am well aware of the diversity of views on the curriculum…'
@beckyfrancis.bsky.social writes exclusively for Tes detailing what she and her panel will – and will not – be looking at in the curriculum and assessment review
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
@beckyfrancis.bsky.social writes exclusively for Tes detailing what she and her panel will – and will not – be looking at in the curriculum and assessment review
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Becky Francis: what the curriculum and assessment review will and won’t do
Writing exclusively for Tes, Professor Becky Francis explains how she will approach leading the curriculum and assessment review
www.tes.com
August 30, 2024 at 9:19 AM
'I am well aware of the diversity of views on the curriculum…'
@beckyfrancis.bsky.social writes exclusively for Tes detailing what she and her panel will – and will not – be looking at in the curriculum and assessment review
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
@beckyfrancis.bsky.social writes exclusively for Tes detailing what she and her panel will – and will not – be looking at in the curriculum and assessment review
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
ICYMI: School governor leaders urge swift government guidance ahead of term-start next week to 'help tackle the very real risk of division entering the school gates’ after widespread riots earlier this month - impt exclusive from @cerysturner.bsky.social for @tesmagazine.bsky.social t.co/vjshxYGPkC
https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/schools-need-government-guidance-after-summer-riots
t.co
August 29, 2024 at 8:21 AM
ICYMI: School governor leaders urge swift government guidance ahead of term-start next week to 'help tackle the very real risk of division entering the school gates’ after widespread riots earlier this month - impt exclusive from @cerysturner.bsky.social for @tesmagazine.bsky.social t.co/vjshxYGPkC
#GCSEresults are out - showing a drop in pass rates for English and Maths on last year and an increase in the top grade gap between private and state schools. Here's the latest on the overall headline stats from
@jasminenorden.bsky.social 👇
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@jasminenorden.bsky.social 👇
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GCSE results 2024: English and maths pass rate down
This morning’s GCSE results also show a widening of the gap between top grades being achieved in state and private schools
www.tes.com
August 22, 2024 at 8:40 AM
#GCSEresults are out - showing a drop in pass rates for English and Maths on last year and an increase in the top grade gap between private and state schools. Here's the latest on the overall headline stats from
@jasminenorden.bsky.social 👇
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
@jasminenorden.bsky.social 👇
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Must-read on what to expect ahead of tomorrow's #GCSEResults. @ofqual has said it expects overall results to be broadly similar to last year, but some have warned we could see an increased attainment gap between disadvantaged students and peers amid an ongoing attendance crisis.
What should schools expect from tomorrow’s #GCSE results? @jasminenorden.bsky.social digs into the predicted trends www.tes.com/magazine/new...
GCSEs 2024: what to expect from tomorrow’s results
While Ofqual says grades should remain similar to last year, concerns have been raised there could be another widening of the disadvantage gap
www.tes.com
August 21, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Must-read on what to expect ahead of tomorrow's #GCSEResults. @ofqual has said it expects overall results to be broadly similar to last year, but some have warned we could see an increased attainment gap between disadvantaged students and peers amid an ongoing attendance crisis.
*whispers* I’ve been here about a year…. but t’was v quiet and lonely. Super happy to have my colleagues and a huge chunk of edusocialtypes join me at last 🥳
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August 14, 2024 at 2:38 PM
*whispers* I’ve been here about a year…. but t’was v quiet and lonely. Super happy to have my colleagues and a huge chunk of edusocialtypes join me at last 🥳
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Tes magazine is now on Bluesky – as is our editorial team!
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August 14, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Tes magazine is now on Bluesky – as is our editorial team!
Say hello here ⬇️ (1/2)
@jonsevers.bsky.social
@dan-worth.bsky.social
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A-level results tomorrow - here's some of the trends we might be expecting to see 🧵
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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A levels: what to expect from tomorrow’s results
Ahead of tomorrow’s A-level results being released, we break down the trends that schools can expect to see - including a potential drop in the proportion of top grades
www.tes.com
August 14, 2024 at 2:18 PM
A-level results tomorrow - here's some of the trends we might be expecting to see 🧵
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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Speaking ahead of A-level results this week, education secretary Bridget Phillipson has vowed to turn around regional attainment gaps and differences in exam outcomes between state- and private-school students www.tes.com/magazine/new...
A levels: Phillipson vows to reverse inequalities in education
Ahead of A-level results day, the education secretary has pledged to tackle disadvantage gaps that the head of Ofqual has branded a ‘scandal’
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August 13, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Speaking ahead of A-level results this week, education secretary Bridget Phillipson has vowed to turn around regional attainment gaps and differences in exam outcomes between state- and private-school students www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Hellooo…?! Anyone here into, say #journalism #creativewriting #trailrunning #outdooradventures , for starters?
December 20, 2023 at 5:55 PM
Hellooo…?! Anyone here into, say #journalism #creativewriting #trailrunning #outdooradventures , for starters?