Tom Bennett OBE
@tombennett71.bsky.social
Behaviour advisor to the UK Department of Education. Founder of researchED. Professor of School Behaviour. Academica University of Applied Science.
What have you lot done to Twitter, you rotters?
November 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
What have you lot done to Twitter, you rotters?
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Really looking forward to speaking at ResearchEd #rED25 tomorrow. Feels odd not to be discussing it on twitter. If you're going, do say hello!
September 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Really looking forward to speaking at ResearchEd #rED25 tomorrow. Feels odd not to be discussing it on twitter. If you're going, do say hello!
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Looking forward to speaking at researchED National Conference this weekend at Parliament Hill School. My presentation will be on driving school improvement. I am presenting session one in room M30! More information on my website: www.miriamhussain.education/events
September 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Looking forward to speaking at researchED National Conference this weekend at Parliament Hill School. My presentation will be on driving school improvement. I am presenting session one in room M30! More information on my website: www.miriamhussain.education/events
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This is an utterly brilliant read. Value for money of @samfr.bsky.social continues to rise
New post just out:
A guest post from Greg Treverton, Chair of the U.S. National Intelligence Council from 2014 to 2017 under President Obama.
On US intelligence - and the "five eyes" relationship - in the age of Trump.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/s...
A guest post from Greg Treverton, Chair of the U.S. National Intelligence Council from 2014 to 2017 under President Obama.
On US intelligence - and the "five eyes" relationship - in the age of Trump.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/s...
Share but Beware
Managing intelligence in the age of Trump
open.substack.com
April 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
This is an utterly brilliant read. Value for money of @samfr.bsky.social continues to rise
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researchED Canada Toronto 2025 - What Works in Teaching and Learning
Date: Jun 6-7
Location: 230 Saint Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M4V 1R5
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researchED Canada Toronto 2025 - What Works in Teaching and Learning
Date: Jun 6-7
Location: 230 Saint Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M4V 1R5
www.eventbrite.ca/e/researched...
March 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Very pleased for Catholic Education Canberra-Goulburn to host @tombennett71.bsky.social at Merici College in Canberra. Purchase tickets here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/running-th...
March 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Very pleased for Catholic Education Canberra-Goulburn to host @tombennett71.bsky.social at Merici College in Canberra. Purchase tickets here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/running-th...
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The action plan on behaviour appears to be ignore, de-escalation and make excuses for belligerent, obnoxious behaviour. Pupils are going through schools in Scotland with no expectations on how they behave. There is little care given to pupils who just go about their day. It’s a national scandal.
NEW BLOG! Will the Scottish National Action Plan on behaviour purge the patient, or poison it? open.substack.com/pub/bennettt...
A new hope? Or repeating the mistakes of history?
My response to the Scottish national action plan on relationships and behaviour in schools: 2024 - 2027
open.substack.com
March 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The action plan on behaviour appears to be ignore, de-escalation and make excuses for belligerent, obnoxious behaviour. Pupils are going through schools in Scotland with no expectations on how they behave. There is little care given to pupils who just go about their day. It’s a national scandal.
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‘We’re not looking for certainties. We’re looking for best bets, most likely… There are no solutions, only trade-offs.’ - @tombennett71.bsky.social
#ResearchEdBrum
#ResearchEdBrum
March 8, 2025 at 8:59 AM
‘We’re not looking for certainties. We’re looking for best bets, most likely… There are no solutions, only trade-offs.’ - @tombennett71.bsky.social
#ResearchEdBrum
#ResearchEdBrum
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Is there a Finish 'miracle'? There has been a coherent and consistent improvement in the education system in this country. Let's celebrate it. @tombennett71.bsky.social #rEDBrum
March 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Is there a Finish 'miracle'? There has been a coherent and consistent improvement in the education system in this country. Let's celebrate it. @tombennett71.bsky.social #rEDBrum
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Great day at #rEDBrum and thoroughly enjoyed listening to @sputniksteve.bsky.social @oldandrewuk.bsky.social @twperry1.bsky.social @tombennett71.bsky.social and the awesome @mrsspalding.bsky.social amongst others!
Feeling inspired and motivated!
Feeling inspired and motivated!
March 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Great day at #rEDBrum and thoroughly enjoyed listening to @sputniksteve.bsky.social @oldandrewuk.bsky.social @twperry1.bsky.social @tombennett71.bsky.social and the awesome @mrsspalding.bsky.social amongst others!
Feeling inspired and motivated!
Feeling inspired and motivated!
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OH. EM. GEE. BABS.
CHECK THIS BAD BOY OF A #rEDBRUM PROGRAMME OUT!!🔥🔥🔥
drive.google.com/file/d/1O-sk...
STILL A FEW TIX GOING HERE YOU LUCKY BABS YOU: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
@tombennett71.bsky.social @msjasminemn.bsky.social @danielbundred.bsky.social @isaacmoore7.bsky.social
CHECK THIS BAD BOY OF A #rEDBRUM PROGRAMME OUT!!🔥🔥🔥
drive.google.com/file/d/1O-sk...
STILL A FEW TIX GOING HERE YOU LUCKY BABS YOU: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
@tombennett71.bsky.social @msjasminemn.bsky.social @danielbundred.bsky.social @isaacmoore7.bsky.social
March 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
OH. EM. GEE. BABS.
CHECK THIS BAD BOY OF A #rEDBRUM PROGRAMME OUT!!🔥🔥🔥
drive.google.com/file/d/1O-sk...
STILL A FEW TIX GOING HERE YOU LUCKY BABS YOU: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
@tombennett71.bsky.social @msjasminemn.bsky.social @danielbundred.bsky.social @isaacmoore7.bsky.social
CHECK THIS BAD BOY OF A #rEDBRUM PROGRAMME OUT!!🔥🔥🔥
drive.google.com/file/d/1O-sk...
STILL A FEW TIX GOING HERE YOU LUCKY BABS YOU: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
@tombennett71.bsky.social @msjasminemn.bsky.social @danielbundred.bsky.social @isaacmoore7.bsky.social
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RIGHT BABS WHO’S COMING ON 8TH MARCH?? @msjasminemn.bsky.social @mrsspalding.bsky.social @isaacmoore7.bsky.social @danielbundred.bsky.social @twperry1.bsky.social @tombennett71.bsky.social @teacherhead.bsky.social @didau.bsky.social @daisychristo.bsky.social TIX: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
two women are jumping in the air on a sidewalk in a city .
ALT: two women are jumping in the air on a sidewalk in a city .
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February 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
RIGHT BABS WHO’S COMING ON 8TH MARCH?? @msjasminemn.bsky.social @mrsspalding.bsky.social @isaacmoore7.bsky.social @danielbundred.bsky.social @twperry1.bsky.social @tombennett71.bsky.social @teacherhead.bsky.social @didau.bsky.social @daisychristo.bsky.social TIX: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
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THROWBACK TO THE FIRST #rEDBRUM IN 2018 WITH @daisychristo.bsky.social @tombennett71.bsky.social @olicav.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social AND @teacherhead.bsky.social WHO WE FOOLISHLY CRAMMED INTO A VERY PACKED DRAMA STUDIO 😂
TIX FOR 8 MARCH 2025 HERE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
TIX FOR 8 MARCH 2025 HERE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
February 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
THROWBACK TO THE FIRST #rEDBRUM IN 2018 WITH @daisychristo.bsky.social @tombennett71.bsky.social @olicav.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social AND @teacherhead.bsky.social WHO WE FOOLISHLY CRAMMED INTO A VERY PACKED DRAMA STUDIO 😂
TIX FOR 8 MARCH 2025 HERE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
TIX FOR 8 MARCH 2025 HERE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
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A typically thoughtful & practical @tesmagazine.bsky.social column from @juliangrenier.bsky.social on boosting early vocabulary.
💡𝗠𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀
Verbal skills at age 5 are associated with lifelong improved outcomes in education and health
Research evidence suggests effective approaches to use, but there are challenges too
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Verbal skills at age 5 are associated with lifelong improved outcomes in education and health
Research evidence suggests effective approaches to use, but there are challenges too
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
February 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A typically thoughtful & practical @tesmagazine.bsky.social column from @juliangrenier.bsky.social on boosting early vocabulary.
This has got HUGE ‘I got a detention just for asking a question’ energy.
Heckler spoils show for entire audience, surprised by consequences.
Heckler spoils show for entire audience, surprised by consequences.
February 15, 2025 at 9:24 AM
This has got HUGE ‘I got a detention just for asking a question’ energy.
Heckler spoils show for entire audience, surprised by consequences.
Heckler spoils show for entire audience, surprised by consequences.
Leaders- my next webinar on behaviour and culture is on the 24th.
Australian classroom practitioners- my next one for you is the 26th :)
Australian classroom practitioners- my next one for you is the 26th :)
NEW ONLINE BEHAVIOUR TRAINING
For teachers: 27th Jan, 4-5:30pm (UK time)
www.eventbrite.com/e/1145004933...
For leaders: 24th Feb, 4-5:30pm (UK time)
www.eventbrite.com/e/1145010921...
For Australian teachers, 26th Feb, 4-5:30pm (AEDT)
www.eventbrite.com/e/1145030620...
Live, with me, plus Q&A.
For teachers: 27th Jan, 4-5:30pm (UK time)
www.eventbrite.com/e/1145004933...
For leaders: 24th Feb, 4-5:30pm (UK time)
www.eventbrite.com/e/1145010921...
For Australian teachers, 26th Feb, 4-5:30pm (AEDT)
www.eventbrite.com/e/1145030620...
Live, with me, plus Q&A.
February 13, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Leaders- my next webinar on behaviour and culture is on the 24th.
Australian classroom practitioners- my next one for you is the 26th :)
Australian classroom practitioners- my next one for you is the 26th :)
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Peter Hyman has written this article roughly twice a year for 10 years. He’s still wrong.
A new curriculum is needed, and so is higher value for education. With a sharing link for 3 non-subscribers: on.ft.com/4aVFr0P
A new curriculum is needed for a new age
An upcoming review has the potential to radically reform what we teach the next generation
www.ft.com
February 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Peter Hyman has written this article roughly twice a year for 10 years. He’s still wrong.
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🚀 ResearchEd Dubai 2025 – Speaker Announcement! 🚀
We’re delighted to welcome @tombennett71.bsky.social to #ResearchEdDubai2025! 🎉
🎟️ Tickets are now LIVE – don’t miss out!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
#rEDDubai25
We’re delighted to welcome @tombennett71.bsky.social to #ResearchEdDubai2025! 🎉
🎟️ Tickets are now LIVE – don’t miss out!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
#rEDDubai25
February 11, 2025 at 7:28 AM
🚀 ResearchEd Dubai 2025 – Speaker Announcement! 🚀
We’re delighted to welcome @tombennett71.bsky.social to #ResearchEdDubai2025! 🎉
🎟️ Tickets are now LIVE – don’t miss out!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
#rEDDubai25
We’re delighted to welcome @tombennett71.bsky.social to #ResearchEdDubai2025! 🎉
🎟️ Tickets are now LIVE – don’t miss out!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
#rEDDubai25
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Brutal takedown of reading policy in Wales and Scotland, as Northern Ireland looks to change course with its new strategy based around phonics.
@kathyrastle.bsky.social makes several important (and apparently still necessary) observations about the evidence on reading.
www.itv.com/news/2025-02...
@kathyrastle.bsky.social makes several important (and apparently still necessary) observations about the evidence on reading.
www.itv.com/news/2025-02...
February 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Brutal takedown of reading policy in Wales and Scotland, as Northern Ireland looks to change course with its new strategy based around phonics.
@kathyrastle.bsky.social makes several important (and apparently still necessary) observations about the evidence on reading.
www.itv.com/news/2025-02...
@kathyrastle.bsky.social makes several important (and apparently still necessary) observations about the evidence on reading.
www.itv.com/news/2025-02...
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Why is forgetting such an important part of learning? Robert Bjork explains something that every teacher should know.
February 9, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Why is forgetting such an important part of learning? Robert Bjork explains something that every teacher should know.
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I was an exclusion officer for the LA for eight years back in the early 2000's... carrying a knife was always a permanent exclusion and rightly so.
February 9, 2025 at 7:34 AM
I was an exclusion officer for the LA for eight years back in the early 2000's... carrying a knife was always a permanent exclusion and rightly so.
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AND FOR THE SECOND YEAR ON THE TROT, BENNETT’S BACK ON 8TH MARCH 🙌🙌 @tombennett71.bsky.social
#rEDBRUM
TIX HERE:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
#rEDBRUM
TIX HERE:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
February 9, 2025 at 9:54 AM
AND FOR THE SECOND YEAR ON THE TROT, BENNETT’S BACK ON 8TH MARCH 🙌🙌 @tombennett71.bsky.social
#rEDBRUM
TIX HERE:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
#rEDBRUM
TIX HERE:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
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RIGHT THEN, BABS! BACK IN BRUM ON 8TH MARCH IS DAAAAAAAIIIIIIIISYYYYYYYYY @daisychristo.bsky.social 🥳🙌
#rEDBRUM
TIX HERE:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
#rEDBRUM
TIX HERE:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
February 9, 2025 at 9:53 AM
RIGHT THEN, BABS! BACK IN BRUM ON 8TH MARCH IS DAAAAAAAIIIIIIIISYYYYYYYYY @daisychristo.bsky.social 🥳🙌
#rEDBRUM
TIX HERE:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
#rEDBRUM
TIX HERE:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
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The default position of a school that finds a knife in a student should be an immediate suspension, with a presumption to exclude except in the most extenuating of circumstances (eg it was planted on them). The safety of children is sacred. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ammanford school stabbing: Knife exclusions 'too simple' - Estyn chief
The Welsh education inspectorate's Owen Evans says a more nuanced approach is needed.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 8, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The default position of a school that finds a knife in a student should be an immediate suspension, with a presumption to exclude except in the most extenuating of circumstances (eg it was planted on them). The safety of children is sacred. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...