Dr James Mannion
@rethinkingjames.bsky.social
Keynote speaker, government advisor and teacher trainer specialising in change management, learner effectiveness, practitioner inquiry and oracy.
I spend 80% of my time thinking about education reform, and 20% looking for biscuits.
I spend 80% of my time thinking about education reform, and 20% looking for biscuits.
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If you enjoyed this conversation, we’d really recommend Dave’s book, The Kindness Principle, which advocates a behaviour management approach rooted in values, acceptance and a genuine understanding of children's behaviour. Find out more: buff.ly/UhP2WPw
The Kindness Principle
Making relational behaviour management work in schools
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December 31, 2025 at 12:22 PM
If you enjoyed this conversation, we’d really recommend Dave’s book, The Kindness Principle, which advocates a behaviour management approach rooted in values, acceptance and a genuine understanding of children's behaviour. Find out more: buff.ly/UhP2WPw
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New episode of the Rethinking Education Podcast!
This time, Dave Whitaker joins @rethinkingjames.bsky.social & @realdavidc.bsky.social for a wide-ranging conversation on behaviour, belonging, & the courageous cultural work needed to create schools in which every child can thrive: buff.ly/M9IsLhC
This time, Dave Whitaker joins @rethinkingjames.bsky.social & @realdavidc.bsky.social for a wide-ranging conversation on behaviour, belonging, & the courageous cultural work needed to create schools in which every child can thrive: buff.ly/M9IsLhC
Dave Whitaker on relational practice, inclusive culture, and “battering them with kindness”
In this energising and wide-ranging conversation, Dave Whitaker joins James and David to explore behaviour, belonging, learner effectiveness, and the courageous cultural work needed to create schools…
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December 31, 2025 at 12:22 PM
New episode of the Rethinking Education Podcast!
This time, Dave Whitaker joins @rethinkingjames.bsky.social & @realdavidc.bsky.social for a wide-ranging conversation on behaviour, belonging, & the courageous cultural work needed to create schools in which every child can thrive: buff.ly/M9IsLhC
This time, Dave Whitaker joins @rethinkingjames.bsky.social & @realdavidc.bsky.social for a wide-ranging conversation on behaviour, belonging, & the courageous cultural work needed to create schools in which every child can thrive: buff.ly/M9IsLhC
Lunch with a legend
December 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Lunch with a legend
Coming soon... A *fascinating* conversation with Jon Hutchinson and Lisa O'Loughlin about the CAR - what changed, what didn’t – and why...
December 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Coming soon... A *fascinating* conversation with Jon Hutchinson and Lisa O'Loughlin about the CAR - what changed, what didn’t – and why...
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Have your book - on my shelf - excited about this!
December 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Have your book - on my shelf - excited about this!
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Please take a look at this thread if you are an interested #educator.
@rethinkingjames.bsky.social and I are running a programme next year that’s all about #implementing #Botheredness. Thanks
@rethinkingjames.bsky.social and I are running a programme next year that’s all about #implementing #Botheredness. Thanks
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"What's the one thing you'd change about your learners?"
Over the years I've asked this question to 1000's of teachers and school leaders.
The answer is *almost always* a variation on a theme:
‘I wish they were more independent’
‘I wish they were more resilient’
"What's the one thing you'd change about your learners?"
Over the years I've asked this question to 1000's of teachers and school leaders.
The answer is *almost always* a variation on a theme:
‘I wish they were more independent’
‘I wish they were more resilient’
December 18, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Please take a look at this thread if you are an interested #educator.
@rethinkingjames.bsky.social and I are running a programme next year that’s all about #implementing #Botheredness. Thanks
@rethinkingjames.bsky.social and I are running a programme next year that’s all about #implementing #Botheredness. Thanks
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To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/xMOf2VP #teaching #teachers #schools
Implementing oracy: Four practical ideas for your classroom - Headteacher Update
The new oracy framework will help teachers to improve discussions in their classrooms – here are some practical ideas
buff.ly
December 12, 2025 at 7:42 AM
To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/xMOf2VP #teaching #teachers #schools
🧵
"What's the one thing you'd change about your learners?"
Over the years I've asked this question to 1000's of teachers and school leaders.
The answer is *almost always* a variation on a theme:
‘I wish they were more independent’
‘I wish they were more resilient’
"What's the one thing you'd change about your learners?"
Over the years I've asked this question to 1000's of teachers and school leaders.
The answer is *almost always* a variation on a theme:
‘I wish they were more independent’
‘I wish they were more resilient’
December 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🧵
"What's the one thing you'd change about your learners?"
Over the years I've asked this question to 1000's of teachers and school leaders.
The answer is *almost always* a variation on a theme:
‘I wish they were more independent’
‘I wish they were more resilient’
"What's the one thing you'd change about your learners?"
Over the years I've asked this question to 1000's of teachers and school leaders.
The answer is *almost always* a variation on a theme:
‘I wish they were more independent’
‘I wish they were more resilient’
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To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/6ZafphG #teaching #teachers #schools
Implementing oracy: Four practical ideas for your classroom - SecEd
The new oracy framework will help teachers to improve discussions in their classrooms – here are some practical ideas
buff.ly
December 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/6ZafphG #teaching #teachers #schools
Reposted by Dr James Mannion
To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/xMOf2VP #teaching #teachers #schools
Implementing oracy: Four practical ideas for your classroom - Headteacher Update
The new oracy framework will help teachers to improve discussions in their classrooms – here are some practical ideas
buff.ly
December 9, 2025 at 9:42 AM
To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/xMOf2VP #teaching #teachers #schools
Reposted by Dr James Mannion
To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/6ZafphG #teaching #teachers #schools
Implementing oracy: Four practical ideas for your classroom - SecEd
The new oracy framework will help teachers to improve discussions in their classrooms – here are some practical ideas
buff.ly
December 12, 2025 at 7:37 AM
To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/6ZafphG #teaching #teachers #schools
Three for FREE! Tomorrow 11am-12noon: The last in a series of three webinars on Making Change Stick, hosted by the good people at @hachettelearning.bsky.social
If you sign up you'll be sent recordings of all three
www.hachettelearning.com/events/profe...
If you sign up you'll be sent recordings of all three
www.hachettelearning.com/events/profe...
December 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Three for FREE! Tomorrow 11am-12noon: The last in a series of three webinars on Making Change Stick, hosted by the good people at @hachettelearning.bsky.social
If you sign up you'll be sent recordings of all three
www.hachettelearning.com/events/profe...
If you sign up you'll be sent recordings of all three
www.hachettelearning.com/events/profe...
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A free 21-page SecEd guide to #teaching #oracy skills with lots of practical ideas for #schools: Defining oracy – Disciplinary oracy – Teaching vocabulary – Assessing oracy – Oracy in year 7 – A culture of oracy – Oracy & disadvantage – Case studies & more:
A SecEd best practice guide to teaching oracy in schools - SecEd
This free guide offers ideas, advice and case studies for teaching oracy skills in the secondary school classroom
buff.ly
November 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/6ZafphG #teaching #teachers #schools
Implementing oracy: Four practical ideas for your classroom - SecEd
The new oracy framework will help teachers to improve discussions in their classrooms – here are some practical ideas
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/6ZafphG #teaching #teachers #schools
Reposted by Dr James Mannion
To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/xMOf2VP #teaching #teachers #schools
Implementing oracy: Four practical ideas for your classroom - Headteacher Update
The new oracy framework will help teachers to improve discussions in their classrooms – here are some practical ideas
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/xMOf2VP #teaching #teachers #schools
I just recorded the most wonderful mini-pod (by my standards!) with Rachel Macfarlane about the power of slice team
Check out this zinger of a clip, in which Rachel outlines some of the many advantages of collaborative decision-making
👀 @crownhousepub.bsky.social @realdavidc.bsky.social
Check out this zinger of a clip, in which Rachel outlines some of the many advantages of collaborative decision-making
👀 @crownhousepub.bsky.social @realdavidc.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I just recorded the most wonderful mini-pod (by my standards!) with Rachel Macfarlane about the power of slice team
Check out this zinger of a clip, in which Rachel outlines some of the many advantages of collaborative decision-making
👀 @crownhousepub.bsky.social @realdavidc.bsky.social
Check out this zinger of a clip, in which Rachel outlines some of the many advantages of collaborative decision-making
👀 @crownhousepub.bsky.social @realdavidc.bsky.social
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To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/6ZafphG #teaching #teachers #schools
Implementing oracy: Four practical ideas for your classroom - SecEd
The new oracy framework will help teachers to improve discussions in their classrooms – here are some practical ideas
buff.ly
November 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/6ZafphG #teaching #teachers #schools
Reposted by Dr James Mannion
To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/xMOf2VP #teaching #teachers #schools
Implementing oracy: Four practical ideas for your classroom - Headteacher Update
The new oracy framework will help teachers to improve discussions in their classrooms – here are some practical ideas
buff.ly
November 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/xMOf2VP #teaching #teachers #schools
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The importance of talk rules – and how to make them work for your pupils
A guest post by @rethinkingjames.bsky.social
Link below
oracycambridge.substack.com/p/the-import...
The importance of talk rules – and how to make them work for your pupils
A guest post by @rethinkingjames.bsky.social
Link below
oracycambridge.substack.com/p/the-import...
November 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
*** NEW POST ***
The importance of talk rules – and how to make them work for your pupils
A guest post by @rethinkingjames.bsky.social
Link below
oracycambridge.substack.com/p/the-import...
The importance of talk rules – and how to make them work for your pupils
A guest post by @rethinkingjames.bsky.social
Link below
oracycambridge.substack.com/p/the-import...
Reposted by Dr James Mannion
To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/6ZafphG #teaching #teachers #schools
Implementing oracy: Four practical ideas for your classroom - SecEd
The new oracy framework will help teachers to improve discussions in their classrooms – here are some practical ideas
buff.ly
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/6ZafphG #teaching #teachers #schools
Reposted by Dr James Mannion
To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/xMOf2VP #teaching #teachers #schools
Implementing oracy: Four practical ideas for your classroom - Headteacher Update
The new oracy framework will help teachers to improve discussions in their classrooms – here are some practical ideas
buff.ly
November 17, 2025 at 11:44 AM
To mark the launch of the Implementing Oracy programme, Neil Mercer, @topsypage.bsky.social & @rethinkingjames.bsky.social from Oracy Cambridge discuss how we can engage students in productive classroom discussion – with 4 practical & concrete ideas: buff.ly/xMOf2VP #teaching #teachers #schools
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Reposting and tagging @kel-lie.bsky.social who is brand new to BlueSky today 👏👏👏 and put #oracy in her first post!
📚 BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚
These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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October 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Reposting and tagging @kel-lie.bsky.social who is brand new to BlueSky today 👏👏👏 and put #oracy in her first post!
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Sharing for those that might be interested?
📚 BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚
These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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October 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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