Andy Downing
@andydowning.bsky.social
Once an aspiring education leader, then perspiring now expiring after 50+ years. Ex teacher, HT, Director of Schools. Father, grandparent, dog dad.
In a word - Bennett 😡
November 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
In a word - Bennett 😡
Happy (belated?) birthday and hope you get better soon x
November 7, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Happy (belated?) birthday and hope you get better soon x
Gosh - someone who wants to read and reflect before passing judgement! How novel and refreshing given the hyperbole I was reading yesterday before the report was even published 😊
November 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Gosh - someone who wants to read and reflect before passing judgement! How novel and refreshing given the hyperbole I was reading yesterday before the report was even published 😊
Agreed although you wouldn't know it from the comments of the headmistress and the lawyer - before the report was even published!!
November 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Agreed although you wouldn't know it from the comments of the headmistress and the lawyer - before the report was even published!!
And she "never" mispeaks
October 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
And she "never" mispeaks
Couldn't agree more. We know which side Murdoch will be on so they just have to ignore the MSM and concentrate on improving the lives of ordinary people.
October 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Couldn't agree more. We know which side Murdoch will be on so they just have to ignore the MSM and concentrate on improving the lives of ordinary people.
Now I understand why I prefer linguine x😜
October 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Now I understand why I prefer linguine x😜
Absolutely! I am scrupulous in protecting myself from malaria 😊
October 20, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Absolutely! I am scrupulous in protecting myself from malaria 😊
My worldly knowledge is transformed by your fun factlet's. How did I get to this day old without knowing these vital facts? 🤔
October 11, 2025 at 5:44 AM
My worldly knowledge is transformed by your fun factlet's. How did I get to this day old without knowing these vital facts? 🤔
Is it normal for someone who has done nothing wrong to seek expensive legal advice? 🤔
September 13, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Is it normal for someone who has done nothing wrong to seek expensive legal advice? 🤔
Is that all?
a baby is sitting at a table with a cup of coffee and making a surprised face .
ALT: a baby is sitting at a table with a cup of coffee and making a surprised face .
media.tenor.com
September 5, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Is that all?
Amazing that someone so divisive could be seen as an "ambassador"!
September 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Amazing that someone so divisive could be seen as an "ambassador"!
Of course he has - resistance is futile! 😊
August 31, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Of course he has - resistance is futile! 😊
Woah! You actually blocked me when we had never interacted. Why are you distracting?
August 31, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Woah! You actually blocked me when we had never interacted. Why are you distracting?
Come on Stuart you know full well that he can't take any criticism or challenge. Okay you agree with him but don't suggest he can take disagreement
August 31, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Come on Stuart you know full well that he can't take any criticism or challenge. Okay you agree with him but don't suggest he can take disagreement
Ludlow is the food capital of England. Any steak will be good
August 31, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Ludlow is the food capital of England. Any steak will be good
How can someone as divisive as him be an "ambassador"?
August 31, 2025 at 7:58 AM
How can someone as divisive as him be an "ambassador"?
Arrogance, incompetence and influence - a toxic combination
August 12, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Arrogance, incompetence and influence - a toxic combination
Eating a mango while in a hammock must be so invigorating 😊
July 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Eating a mango while in a hammock must be so invigorating 😊
Got to keep moving 🤣
July 16, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Got to keep moving 🤣