Saf
@safprojects.bsky.social
Children’s Literature Researcher.📚 Mental Health & Oracy advocate. Girlguiding Leader. Sociologist interested in Education Psychology. 🌎 #edusky
That feeling when you reach the word limit. 🙌
a cartoon drawing of winnie the pooh with his eyes closed and his hands folded
ALT: a cartoon drawing of winnie the pooh with his eyes closed and his hands folded
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November 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
That feeling when you reach the word limit. 🙌
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It's #AntiBullyingWeek, and we're using our #PowerForGood! ⚡️
Let's empower young people to use their Power for Good to safely speak up and raise awareness when they see bullying, face to face or online.
Share and show your support! bit.ly/4mN5Ous
Let's empower young people to use their Power for Good to safely speak up and raise awareness when they see bullying, face to face or online.
Share and show your support! bit.ly/4mN5Ous
November 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
It's #AntiBullyingWeek, and we're using our #PowerForGood! ⚡️
Let's empower young people to use their Power for Good to safely speak up and raise awareness when they see bullying, face to face or online.
Share and show your support! bit.ly/4mN5Ous
Let's empower young people to use their Power for Good to safely speak up and raise awareness when they see bullying, face to face or online.
Share and show your support! bit.ly/4mN5Ous
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❗ Curriculum review proposals revealed
New curriculum in 2028: schoolsweek.co.uk/new-curricul...
Proposals round-up: schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
Subject reccs: schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
Q&A with Becky Francis: schoolsweek.co.uk/interview-be...
New curriculum in 2028: schoolsweek.co.uk/new-curricul...
Proposals round-up: schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
Subject reccs: schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
Q&A with Becky Francis: schoolsweek.co.uk/interview-be...
New curriculum to be introduced in 2028 as review published
Government commits to scrap the EBacc and make citizenship compulsory in primary schools
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 10:36 PM
❗ Curriculum review proposals revealed
New curriculum in 2028: schoolsweek.co.uk/new-curricul...
Proposals round-up: schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
Subject reccs: schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
Q&A with Becky Francis: schoolsweek.co.uk/interview-be...
New curriculum in 2028: schoolsweek.co.uk/new-curricul...
Proposals round-up: schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
Subject reccs: schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
Q&A with Becky Francis: schoolsweek.co.uk/interview-be...
McDonald’s has launched a new campaign in partnership with BBC Children in need. The 'draw how you feel' meal - a limited-edition white Happy Meal box helps children to express their emotions. Wow what a brilliant idea to support those conversations on children’s wellbeing.
November 5, 2025 at 7:24 AM
McDonald’s has launched a new campaign in partnership with BBC Children in need. The 'draw how you feel' meal - a limited-edition white Happy Meal box helps children to express their emotions. Wow what a brilliant idea to support those conversations on children’s wellbeing.
10% do not like pizza. 😯🍕
November 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
10% do not like pizza. 😯🍕
Watching my favourite Halloween film during half term. Happy Friday! 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Watching my favourite Halloween film during half term. Happy Friday! 🎃
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#TheLatest
"Mental health affecting education attendance 'for half of young people', says report" from Sky News
Read it here: https://news.sky.com/story/mental-health-affecting-education-attendance-for-half-of-young-people-says-report-13459319
#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools
"Mental health affecting education attendance 'for half of young people', says report" from Sky News
Read it here: https://news.sky.com/story/mental-health-affecting-education-attendance-for-half-of-young-people-says-report-13459319
#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools
October 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
#TheLatest
"Mental health affecting education attendance 'for half of young people', says report" from Sky News
Read it here: https://news.sky.com/story/mental-health-affecting-education-attendance-for-half-of-young-people-says-report-13459319
#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools
"Mental health affecting education attendance 'for half of young people', says report" from Sky News
Read it here: https://news.sky.com/story/mental-health-affecting-education-attendance-for-half-of-young-people-says-report-13459319
#NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools
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Nearly 1 million young people are now out of education, employment or training (NEET).
Dr Rachel Bradley our Faculty for Children, Young People & their Families chair says the link between mental health and economic inactivity risks creating a “vicious cycle.”
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
Dr Rachel Bradley our Faculty for Children, Young People & their Families chair says the link between mental health and economic inactivity risks creating a “vicious cycle.”
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
October 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Nearly 1 million young people are now out of education, employment or training (NEET).
Dr Rachel Bradley our Faculty for Children, Young People & their Families chair says the link between mental health and economic inactivity risks creating a “vicious cycle.”
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
Dr Rachel Bradley our Faculty for Children, Young People & their Families chair says the link between mental health and economic inactivity risks creating a “vicious cycle.”
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
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The UK’s young people have the lowest wellbeing in Europe. This comes at a huge cost, with too many children feeling persistently unhappy.
Hear from economists, educators, academics & young people on the difference arts programmes make to wellbeing, & how we measure it ⬇️
📆20 November, 4 pm online
Hear from economists, educators, academics & young people on the difference arts programmes make to wellbeing, & how we measure it ⬇️
📆20 November, 4 pm online
Unlocking creativity: The economic impact of engagement with arts and culture among young people | PBE
Children and young people in the UK are enduring a wellbeing crisis. Our teenagers record the lowest levels of life satisfaction in Europe, and one-in-four of our 19-year-olds has a probable mental di...
pbe.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The UK’s young people have the lowest wellbeing in Europe. This comes at a huge cost, with too many children feeling persistently unhappy.
Hear from economists, educators, academics & young people on the difference arts programmes make to wellbeing, & how we measure it ⬇️
📆20 November, 4 pm online
Hear from economists, educators, academics & young people on the difference arts programmes make to wellbeing, & how we measure it ⬇️
📆20 November, 4 pm online
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Too many children lack a trusted adult—someone who listens, believes in them, and helps them feel safe.
These relationships are vital for wellbeing. We're urging the Government to act.
Add your voice and help ensure every child has someone they can truly count on🔊📝
These relationships are vital for wellbeing. We're urging the Government to act.
Add your voice and help ensure every child has someone they can truly count on🔊📝
Every child deserves to have an adult they can trust.
Too many young people are left to face life’s challenges alone, without the support they need. That’s why we’re calling for a Chosen Trusted Adult Promise - a commitment to ensure every young person h...
act.childrenssociety.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Too many children lack a trusted adult—someone who listens, believes in them, and helps them feel safe.
These relationships are vital for wellbeing. We're urging the Government to act.
Add your voice and help ensure every child has someone they can truly count on🔊📝
These relationships are vital for wellbeing. We're urging the Government to act.
Add your voice and help ensure every child has someone they can truly count on🔊📝
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Two children in every class have a food allergy & 1 in 5 allergic reactions happen in school. Allergy School from @natashasfoundation.bsky.social is offering free resources to all nurseries & primary #schools to help upskill staff & raise awareness about food allergies
Schools offered free support to protect pupils with food allergies - Headteacher Update
Allergy School offers free resources to train teachers and school staff on keeping children with food allergies safe
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October 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Two children in every class have a food allergy & 1 in 5 allergic reactions happen in school. Allergy School from @natashasfoundation.bsky.social is offering free resources to all nurseries & primary #schools to help upskill staff & raise awareness about food allergies
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Teachers and librarians, don't miss the Peters' reading for pleasure conference Love Literacy on 27th Nov 2025!
Our Founder & CEO, Christopher Lloyd, will be leading a workshop on how non-fiction books are vital to teen development in the internet age.
Secure your spot: peters.co.uk/love-literacy
Our Founder & CEO, Christopher Lloyd, will be leading a workshop on how non-fiction books are vital to teen development in the internet age.
Secure your spot: peters.co.uk/love-literacy
October 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Teachers and librarians, don't miss the Peters' reading for pleasure conference Love Literacy on 27th Nov 2025!
Our Founder & CEO, Christopher Lloyd, will be leading a workshop on how non-fiction books are vital to teen development in the internet age.
Secure your spot: peters.co.uk/love-literacy
Our Founder & CEO, Christopher Lloyd, will be leading a workshop on how non-fiction books are vital to teen development in the internet age.
Secure your spot: peters.co.uk/love-literacy
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Today is Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights! Prepare your young readers for the festivities, or introduce them to Diwali for the first time, with DIWALI (BRIGHT BABY TOUCH & FEEL)! Each page features a word and image associated with Diwali. #diwali #edusky
bit.ly/4oeskNM
bit.ly/4oeskNM
October 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Today is Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights! Prepare your young readers for the festivities, or introduce them to Diwali for the first time, with DIWALI (BRIGHT BABY TOUCH & FEEL)! Each page features a word and image associated with Diwali. #diwali #edusky
bit.ly/4oeskNM
bit.ly/4oeskNM
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Teaching time management skills in elementary can:
📈 Increase academic achievement
🔎 Boost students’ focus and motivation
😌 Reduce anxiety
These strategies (and free templates) can help!
#ElementaryTeacher #EduSky
📈 Increase academic achievement
🔎 Boost students’ focus and motivation
😌 Reduce anxiety
These strategies (and free templates) can help!
#ElementaryTeacher #EduSky
Fostering Time Management Skills With Young Students
Helping early elementary students develop their sense of time can have a major impact on their academic and social skills.
edut.to
October 17, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Teaching time management skills in elementary can:
📈 Increase academic achievement
🔎 Boost students’ focus and motivation
😌 Reduce anxiety
These strategies (and free templates) can help!
#ElementaryTeacher #EduSky
📈 Increase academic achievement
🔎 Boost students’ focus and motivation
😌 Reduce anxiety
These strategies (and free templates) can help!
#ElementaryTeacher #EduSky
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🧠 Metacognitive thinking routines have helped pupils to think more deeply about what they are reading, explains this Year 5 teacher
How metacognitive routines can boost reading comprehension
Year 5 teacher Aaron Regan explains how a series of metacognitive strategies has helped his class to get better at inference and articulating their ideas about texts
www.tes.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🧠 Metacognitive thinking routines have helped pupils to think more deeply about what they are reading, explains this Year 5 teacher
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We welcome @thetimes.com's call to #GetBritainReading.
It’s never too early to start reading w/ children but our research shows only 42% of 0-7s get a bedtime story.
This #StorySharerWeek we're thanking our early years partners, who support families to overcome barriers to reading.
bit.ly/4omhLZ8
It’s never too early to start reading w/ children but our research shows only 42% of 0-7s get a bedtime story.
This #StorySharerWeek we're thanking our early years partners, who support families to overcome barriers to reading.
bit.ly/4omhLZ8
Get Britain Reading
Join The Sunday Times Get Britain Reading campaign and pledge to read every day for 10 minutes a day.
www.thetimes.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
We welcome @thetimes.com's call to #GetBritainReading.
It’s never too early to start reading w/ children but our research shows only 42% of 0-7s get a bedtime story.
This #StorySharerWeek we're thanking our early years partners, who support families to overcome barriers to reading.
bit.ly/4omhLZ8
It’s never too early to start reading w/ children but our research shows only 42% of 0-7s get a bedtime story.
This #StorySharerWeek we're thanking our early years partners, who support families to overcome barriers to reading.
bit.ly/4omhLZ8
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📖 'Many students who could write with flair fail to do so because they cannot memorise or recall textual references…'
A major exam provider is making all its English exams open-book – could others follow suit?
A major exam provider is making all its English exams open-book – could others follow suit?
Cambridge to make all IGCSE English literature exams open book
Students already had the possibility of consulting drama texts in the exam but, in future, all Cambridge IGCSE literature in English papers will be open book, including prose
www.tes.com
October 13, 2025 at 6:05 AM
📖 'Many students who could write with flair fail to do so because they cannot memorise or recall textual references…'
A major exam provider is making all its English exams open-book – could others follow suit?
A major exam provider is making all its English exams open-book – could others follow suit?
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Nearly two children in every classroom in England have asked for mental health support.
For many, mental health issues begin in childhood.
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, it's important to understand how vital early support is to tackle problems before they become overwhelming.
For many, mental health issues begin in childhood.
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, it's important to understand how vital early support is to tackle problems before they become overwhelming.
October 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Nearly two children in every classroom in England have asked for mental health support.
For many, mental health issues begin in childhood.
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, it's important to understand how vital early support is to tackle problems before they become overwhelming.
For many, mental health issues begin in childhood.
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, it's important to understand how vital early support is to tackle problems before they become overwhelming.
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Today on #WorldMentalHealthDay and every day, we’re fighting against barriers that prevent students from succeeding at university, because no student should ever be held back by their mental health 🧡
October 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Today on #WorldMentalHealthDay and every day, we’re fighting against barriers that prevent students from succeeding at university, because no student should ever be held back by their mental health 🧡
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This #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek, we’re sharing this blog by Pamela Hanigan and Rachel Gelder, founders of LDIGS, who share powerful insights on early identification and support for children with dyslexia 👉 https://bit.ly/47XqvzI
#Dyslexia #Education #EducationResources #EduSky
#Dyslexia #Education #EducationResources #EduSky
October 8, 2025 at 8:48 AM
This #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek, we’re sharing this blog by Pamela Hanigan and Rachel Gelder, founders of LDIGS, who share powerful insights on early identification and support for children with dyslexia 👉 https://bit.ly/47XqvzI
#Dyslexia #Education #EducationResources #EduSky
#Dyslexia #Education #EducationResources #EduSky
October 5, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Happy World Teachers' Day! The theme this year is "Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession". Thank you to all educators! Read our blog to explore resources on coaching and collaboration:
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#WorldTeachersDay #TeachersDay #TeacherCollaboration
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#WorldTeachersDay #TeachersDay #TeacherCollaboration
October 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Happy World Teachers' Day! The theme this year is "Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession". Thank you to all educators! Read our blog to explore resources on coaching and collaboration:
buff.ly/Jcn4MDq
#WorldTeachersDay #TeachersDay #TeacherCollaboration
buff.ly/Jcn4MDq
#WorldTeachersDay #TeachersDay #TeacherCollaboration
Girlguiding folder all organised and updated. ☺️📁
October 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Girlguiding folder all organised and updated. ☺️📁