Nikki Sullivan
@nikkisullivan.bsky.social
Professionally, a Bradford-based Deputy always looking to better life chances. Personally, an optimist always looking for the next adventure. All views my own.
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So grateful to the Trust CPD Leaders' Forum, @samgibbs.bsky.social and @missgoodyear.bsky.social for sharing my blog post all about the importance of context!
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The forum is a wonderful space for learning and collaboration!
www.trustwidecpdleads.com/blog/context...
The forum is a wonderful space for learning and collaboration!
TrustWide CPD Leads - Contextual Implementation
No One-Size-Fits-All: The Power of Context in School Improvement
Viviane Robinson states that the number of priorities a school can attend to should be “fluid and contextual”.
Not only does context ...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
So grateful to the Trust CPD Leaders' Forum, @samgibbs.bsky.social and @missgoodyear.bsky.social for sharing my blog post all about the importance of context!
www.trustwidecpdleads.com/blog/context...
The forum is a wonderful space for learning and collaboration!
www.trustwidecpdleads.com/blog/context...
The forum is a wonderful space for learning and collaboration!
1. To Build A Home, The Cinematic Orchestra
2. Still, Bombay Bicycle Club
3. Make You Feel My Love, Adele
4. Heal, Tom Odell
5. Landslide, Fleetwood Mac
#FridayFive
2. Still, Bombay Bicycle Club
3. Make You Feel My Love, Adele
4. Heal, Tom Odell
5. Landslide, Fleetwood Mac
#FridayFive
October 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
1. To Build A Home, The Cinematic Orchestra
2. Still, Bombay Bicycle Club
3. Make You Feel My Love, Adele
4. Heal, Tom Odell
5. Landslide, Fleetwood Mac
#FridayFive
2. Still, Bombay Bicycle Club
3. Make You Feel My Love, Adele
4. Heal, Tom Odell
5. Landslide, Fleetwood Mac
#FridayFive
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Huge congratulations to my wonderful friend @nikkisullivan.bsky.social & team on their book ‘unlocking oracy’. Well done to @innerdrive.bsky.social. Amazing work!
October 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Huge congratulations to my wonderful friend @nikkisullivan.bsky.social & team on their book ‘unlocking oracy’. Well done to @innerdrive.bsky.social. Amazing work!
Thank you, Yamina!
October 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Thank you, Yamina!
Our book has been out in the world for half a week - it's been wonderful to have people sending through photos of their copies!
@msybibi.bsky.social, Michael Chiles, Sam Crome, & David Goodwin were kind enough to read the book ahead of publication - here's what they had to say!
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@msybibi.bsky.social, Michael Chiles, Sam Crome, & David Goodwin were kind enough to read the book ahead of publication - here's what they had to say!
amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE
October 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Our book has been out in the world for half a week - it's been wonderful to have people sending through photos of their copies!
@msybibi.bsky.social, Michael Chiles, Sam Crome, & David Goodwin were kind enough to read the book ahead of publication - here's what they had to say!
amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE
@msybibi.bsky.social, Michael Chiles, Sam Crome, & David Goodwin were kind enough to read the book ahead of publication - here's what they had to say!
amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE
Less than a week to go!
Huge thanks to @mrsball.bsky.social, @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social, & Adam Kohlbeck, who kindly read the book prior to publication.
Did we mention the LEGEND that is @funkypedagogy.bsky.social was generous enough to write our foreword!?
Unlocking Oracy! amzn.eu/d/dft0jXh
Huge thanks to @mrsball.bsky.social, @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social, & Adam Kohlbeck, who kindly read the book prior to publication.
Did we mention the LEGEND that is @funkypedagogy.bsky.social was generous enough to write our foreword!?
Unlocking Oracy! amzn.eu/d/dft0jXh
September 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Less than a week to go!
Huge thanks to @mrsball.bsky.social, @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social, & Adam Kohlbeck, who kindly read the book prior to publication.
Did we mention the LEGEND that is @funkypedagogy.bsky.social was generous enough to write our foreword!?
Unlocking Oracy! amzn.eu/d/dft0jXh
Huge thanks to @mrsball.bsky.social, @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social, & Adam Kohlbeck, who kindly read the book prior to publication.
Did we mention the LEGEND that is @funkypedagogy.bsky.social was generous enough to write our foreword!?
Unlocking Oracy! amzn.eu/d/dft0jXh
Here's what @samgibbs.bsky.social, Jo Castelino, & @alexjquigley.bsky.social had to say about Unlocking Oracy.
Alex was also kind enough to write a section, as were @hugheshaili.bsky.social, Alex Fairlamb, Tom Sherrington, @lekhasharma.bsky.social, Rachel Higginson... and more!
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Alex was also kind enough to write a section, as were @hugheshaili.bsky.social, Alex Fairlamb, Tom Sherrington, @lekhasharma.bsky.social, Rachel Higginson... and more!
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September 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Here's what @samgibbs.bsky.social, Jo Castelino, & @alexjquigley.bsky.social had to say about Unlocking Oracy.
Alex was also kind enough to write a section, as were @hugheshaili.bsky.social, Alex Fairlamb, Tom Sherrington, @lekhasharma.bsky.social, Rachel Higginson... and more!
amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE
Alex was also kind enough to write a section, as were @hugheshaili.bsky.social, Alex Fairlamb, Tom Sherrington, @lekhasharma.bsky.social, Rachel Higginson... and more!
amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE
Over 2 &a half years ago we started chatting with @bradleybusch.bsky.social - now we're less than 2 weeks from publication!
So grateful to @innerdrive.bsky.social, &all our contributors &early reviewers @marymyatt.bsky.social, @trythisteaching.bsky.social
The countdown has begun! amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE
So grateful to @innerdrive.bsky.social, &all our contributors &early reviewers @marymyatt.bsky.social, @trythisteaching.bsky.social
The countdown has begun! amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE
September 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Over 2 &a half years ago we started chatting with @bradleybusch.bsky.social - now we're less than 2 weeks from publication!
So grateful to @innerdrive.bsky.social, &all our contributors &early reviewers @marymyatt.bsky.social, @trythisteaching.bsky.social
The countdown has begun! amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE
So grateful to @innerdrive.bsky.social, &all our contributors &early reviewers @marymyatt.bsky.social, @trythisteaching.bsky.social
The countdown has begun! amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE
Thanks, Mike! Hope to see you soon!!
April 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Thanks, Mike! Hope to see you soon!!
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It was a pleasure to work with @nikkisullivan.bsky.social and to be able to make a small contribution to this book. I can’t wait to read the whole thing.
In Chapters 3-5, we hear from @mikehobbiss.bsky.social, @lekhasharma.bsky.social, & Sarah Cottinghatt! So grateful to them for sharing their expertise.
And huge thank you to @msybibi.bsky.social who was kind enough to write the below.
'Unlocking Oracy' available to pre-order now: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
And huge thank you to @msybibi.bsky.social who was kind enough to write the below.
'Unlocking Oracy' available to pre-order now: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
April 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It was a pleasure to work with @nikkisullivan.bsky.social and to be able to make a small contribution to this book. I can’t wait to read the whole thing.
In Chapters 3-5, we hear from @mikehobbiss.bsky.social, @lekhasharma.bsky.social, & Sarah Cottinghatt! So grateful to them for sharing their expertise.
And huge thank you to @msybibi.bsky.social who was kind enough to write the below.
'Unlocking Oracy' available to pre-order now: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
And huge thank you to @msybibi.bsky.social who was kind enough to write the below.
'Unlocking Oracy' available to pre-order now: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
April 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
In Chapters 3-5, we hear from @mikehobbiss.bsky.social, @lekhasharma.bsky.social, & Sarah Cottinghatt! So grateful to them for sharing their expertise.
And huge thank you to @msybibi.bsky.social who was kind enough to write the below.
'Unlocking Oracy' available to pre-order now: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
And huge thank you to @msybibi.bsky.social who was kind enough to write the below.
'Unlocking Oracy' available to pre-order now: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
I am so sorry for your loss. A brilliant, kind, generous human who will be missed so greatly by so many. My condolences to you and Dawn's friends and family. With love.
April 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM
I am so sorry for your loss. A brilliant, kind, generous human who will be missed so greatly by so many. My condolences to you and Dawn's friends and family. With love.
So sorry to hear this. Thinking of you, colleagues, friends, and family. Sending love.
April 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
So sorry to hear this. Thinking of you, colleagues, friends, and family. Sending love.
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"By layering up the detail, we have a team with a united purpose, who can have powerful conversations, who are empowered to reflect upon and develop their practice. [...] By layering detail, we transform complexity into clarity."
"By layering up the detail, we have a team with a united purpose, who can have powerful conversations, who are empowered to reflect upon and develop their practice. [...] By layering detail, we transform complexity into clarity."
Layers of detail
This blog has been percolating through my mind for a long time. Today, I finally have the headspace to attempt to write it. I have written previously about the importance of a common language (for …
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April 7, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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"By layering up the detail, we have a team with a united purpose, who can have powerful conversations, who are empowered to reflect upon and develop their practice. [...] By layering detail, we transform complexity into clarity."
"By layering up the detail, we have a team with a united purpose, who can have powerful conversations, who are empowered to reflect upon and develop their practice. [...] By layering detail, we transform complexity into clarity."
Thank you, Isaac.
March 30, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Thank you, Isaac.
We are hugely grateful to @marymyatt.bsky.social for taking the time to read 'Unlocking Oracy'. Here's some of what she had to say...
Excited to share more of the kind words from other educationalists over coming months.
In the meantime, you can pre-order here: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
Excited to share more of the kind words from other educationalists over coming months.
In the meantime, you can pre-order here: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
March 30, 2025 at 7:27 AM
We are hugely grateful to @marymyatt.bsky.social for taking the time to read 'Unlocking Oracy'. Here's some of what she had to say...
Excited to share more of the kind words from other educationalists over coming months.
In the meantime, you can pre-order here: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
Excited to share more of the kind words from other educationalists over coming months.
In the meantime, you can pre-order here: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
Wonderful news! Congratulations. I did a PGCE placement at Sharnbrook many moons ago. Wishing you the best for your exciting new adventure!
March 26, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Wonderful news! Congratulations. I did a PGCE placement at Sharnbrook many moons ago. Wishing you the best for your exciting new adventure!
Some wonderful educators were kind enough to read 'Unlocking Oracy' in advance of publication and share their thoughts.
Here's some of what @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social had to say...
'Unlocking Oracy', available for pre-order 🎉 amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
Here's some of what @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social had to say...
'Unlocking Oracy', available for pre-order 🎉 amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
March 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Some wonderful educators were kind enough to read 'Unlocking Oracy' in advance of publication and share their thoughts.
Here's some of what @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social had to say...
'Unlocking Oracy', available for pre-order 🎉 amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
Here's some of what @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social had to say...
'Unlocking Oracy', available for pre-order 🎉 amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
We are so grateful to the wonderful team of contributors who generously helped bring Unlocking Oracy to life!
Huge thanks to @alexjquigley.bsky.social, @lambhearttea.bsky.social, Elizabeth Brydon, & @hugheshaili.bsky.social - and that's just the first 2 chapters!
Order here 🎉: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
Huge thanks to @alexjquigley.bsky.social, @lambhearttea.bsky.social, Elizabeth Brydon, & @hugheshaili.bsky.social - and that's just the first 2 chapters!
Order here 🎉: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
March 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
We are so grateful to the wonderful team of contributors who generously helped bring Unlocking Oracy to life!
Huge thanks to @alexjquigley.bsky.social, @lambhearttea.bsky.social, Elizabeth Brydon, & @hugheshaili.bsky.social - and that's just the first 2 chapters!
Order here 🎉: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
Huge thanks to @alexjquigley.bsky.social, @lambhearttea.bsky.social, Elizabeth Brydon, & @hugheshaili.bsky.social - and that's just the first 2 chapters!
Order here 🎉: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
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Excited to share that our book is now available to pre-order 🎉 amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
This has been a real labour of love over the past couple of years for Kelly Heaton, Lucy Lowde, and I.
Hugely grateful for the support from team @innerdrive.bsky.social
We can't wait for you to read it!
This has been a real labour of love over the past couple of years for Kelly Heaton, Lucy Lowde, and I.
Hugely grateful for the support from team @innerdrive.bsky.social
We can't wait for you to read it!
March 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Excited to share that our book is now available to pre-order 🎉 amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
This has been a real labour of love over the past couple of years for Kelly Heaton, Lucy Lowde, and I.
Hugely grateful for the support from team @innerdrive.bsky.social
We can't wait for you to read it!
This has been a real labour of love over the past couple of years for Kelly Heaton, Lucy Lowde, and I.
Hugely grateful for the support from team @innerdrive.bsky.social
We can't wait for you to read it!
Thank you! And thank you so so much for your contribution - it's 🔥🔥🔥!
March 23, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Thank you! And thank you so so much for your contribution - it's 🔥🔥🔥!
So excited for you and your new adventure! My copy of your book has already been ordered, of course. Enjoy your last week and a bit at G&L x
March 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
So excited for you and your new adventure! My copy of your book has already been ordered, of course. Enjoy your last week and a bit at G&L x