Baasit Siddiqui
@baasitsiddiqui.bsky.social
Professional speaker, TV personality, advocate for all things education. Proud director of Siddiqui Education & Creator of the National School Competitions ‘Let’s Pitch It’ & ‘Books on the Box’ Find out more at baasitsiddiqui.com
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I’m new to @bsky.app but it’s great to see and connect with so many educators old and new on here.
It’s already feeling like a breathe of fresh air ❤️
I wanted my 1st post & image to do the place justice…I think I’ve succeeded 🥔
It’s already feeling like a breathe of fresh air ❤️
I wanted my 1st post & image to do the place justice…I think I’ve succeeded 🥔
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Another fantastic evening at our Room 301 Live event in Derby!
Huge thanks to speakers Leo Worsley & Mark Saxby, our host Rob Twells & everyone at The Digital Maze for working so hard behind the scenes to make this event so awesome.
Keep your eyes peeled for our next event coming soon!
Huge thanks to speakers Leo Worsley & Mark Saxby, our host Rob Twells & everyone at The Digital Maze for working so hard behind the scenes to make this event so awesome.
Keep your eyes peeled for our next event coming soon!
March 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Another fantastic evening at our Room 301 Live event in Derby!
Huge thanks to speakers Leo Worsley & Mark Saxby, our host Rob Twells & everyone at The Digital Maze for working so hard behind the scenes to make this event so awesome.
Keep your eyes peeled for our next event coming soon!
Huge thanks to speakers Leo Worsley & Mark Saxby, our host Rob Twells & everyone at The Digital Maze for working so hard behind the scenes to make this event so awesome.
Keep your eyes peeled for our next event coming soon!
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Explore @theeef.bsky.social new guide to the Early Years Pupil Premium!
To support @educationgovuk’s increase to EYPP funding, the EEF has launched a brand-new resource to help early years settings support their socio-economically disadvantaged children.
👉 buff.ly/BGDPEnX
To support @educationgovuk’s increase to EYPP funding, the EEF has launched a brand-new resource to help early years settings support their socio-economically disadvantaged children.
👉 buff.ly/BGDPEnX
March 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Explore @theeef.bsky.social new guide to the Early Years Pupil Premium!
To support @educationgovuk’s increase to EYPP funding, the EEF has launched a brand-new resource to help early years settings support their socio-economically disadvantaged children.
👉 buff.ly/BGDPEnX
To support @educationgovuk’s increase to EYPP funding, the EEF has launched a brand-new resource to help early years settings support their socio-economically disadvantaged children.
👉 buff.ly/BGDPEnX
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‘The English city that slipped into the sea’: lovely account of this haunting #Suffolk destination: eastangliabylines.co.uk/lifestyle/hi...
The English city that slipped into the sea
Once a thriving medieval port, Dunwich now lies beneath the waves – its lost streets haunting the deep
eastangliabylines.co.uk
February 15, 2025 at 7:42 AM
‘The English city that slipped into the sea’: lovely account of this haunting #Suffolk destination: eastangliabylines.co.uk/lifestyle/hi...
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Something’s brewing… 👀!
@baasitsiddiqui.bsky.social & your’s truly… are on the idea train.
@baasitsiddiqui.bsky.social & your’s truly… are on the idea train.
February 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Something’s brewing… 👀!
@baasitsiddiqui.bsky.social & your’s truly… are on the idea train.
@baasitsiddiqui.bsky.social & your’s truly… are on the idea train.
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Wishing, everyone a great week filled with kindness, joy and hope. Remember to be brave and magnificent!
February 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Wishing, everyone a great week filled with kindness, joy and hope. Remember to be brave and magnificent!
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When two #authors meet! Great to catchup with @baasitsiddiqui.bsky.social at #BETTUK2025 we had a great chat about #education and our recently released books. Bassist’s with a #careers theme and mine a #tech themed activity book.
#BookSky #ChildrensBooks
#BookSky #ChildrensBooks
January 23, 2025 at 7:44 PM
When two #authors meet! Great to catchup with @baasitsiddiqui.bsky.social at #BETTUK2025 we had a great chat about #education and our recently released books. Bassist’s with a #careers theme and mine a #tech themed activity book.
#BookSky #ChildrensBooks
#BookSky #ChildrensBooks
I’m excited to be joining the fantastic Everway (formerly Texthelp) team this year at Bett Global.
I hope you can join me 2pm on Wednesday the 22nd of January at stand SK41 for my interactive session:
“Lights, Camera, Equity - Winning Tips to Help Every Child Thrive”
If you’re there say 👋🏽
I hope you can join me 2pm on Wednesday the 22nd of January at stand SK41 for my interactive session:
“Lights, Camera, Equity - Winning Tips to Help Every Child Thrive”
If you’re there say 👋🏽
January 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I’m excited to be joining the fantastic Everway (formerly Texthelp) team this year at Bett Global.
I hope you can join me 2pm on Wednesday the 22nd of January at stand SK41 for my interactive session:
“Lights, Camera, Equity - Winning Tips to Help Every Child Thrive”
If you’re there say 👋🏽
I hope you can join me 2pm on Wednesday the 22nd of January at stand SK41 for my interactive session:
“Lights, Camera, Equity - Winning Tips to Help Every Child Thrive”
If you’re there say 👋🏽
Have the absolute best festive period everyone.🎄❤️🎄
I’m downing tools and enjoying every second with these two sprogs aka my world🌍
However you spend the next few days and weeks I hope it gives you chance to reflect and celebrate on 2024🥳
Merry Christmas, happy new year and see you in 2025 xxx
I’m downing tools and enjoying every second with these two sprogs aka my world🌍
However you spend the next few days and weeks I hope it gives you chance to reflect and celebrate on 2024🥳
Merry Christmas, happy new year and see you in 2025 xxx
December 24, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Have the absolute best festive period everyone.🎄❤️🎄
I’m downing tools and enjoying every second with these two sprogs aka my world🌍
However you spend the next few days and weeks I hope it gives you chance to reflect and celebrate on 2024🥳
Merry Christmas, happy new year and see you in 2025 xxx
I’m downing tools and enjoying every second with these two sprogs aka my world🌍
However you spend the next few days and weeks I hope it gives you chance to reflect and celebrate on 2024🥳
Merry Christmas, happy new year and see you in 2025 xxx
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Great blog about reading - lovely to hear that this was about helping children to genuinely love reading. reachschools.uk/reading-outs...
Reading outside of school – does it really matter?
Find out how this west-London school is fostering a love of reading among its Year 7 students through diverse reading expectations, family engagement, and targeted interventions, addressing signifi…
reachschools.uk
December 21, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Great blog about reading - lovely to hear that this was about helping children to genuinely love reading. reachschools.uk/reading-outs...
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Da-dah! Here's the 2024 #BartonBookshelf - my 10 recommended fiction / non-fiction titles for your holiday reading. And if poss, do buy from an independent bookshop: tinyurl.com/2z9nhupj
December 20, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Da-dah! Here's the 2024 #BartonBookshelf - my 10 recommended fiction / non-fiction titles for your holiday reading. And if poss, do buy from an independent bookshop: tinyurl.com/2z9nhupj
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This is a brilliant offer...
Hello lovely Bluesky followers. To say thank you for following us & for being part of the Bookshop.org community, we're pleased to offer you an extra 10% off your books with code BSKY10, valid 18-19 December 🎄
📚 Every sale supports indie bookshops.
📚 Free upgrade to 1st class shipping on 2nd class
📚 Every sale supports indie bookshops.
📚 Free upgrade to 1st class shipping on 2nd class
December 19, 2024 at 10:42 AM
This is a brilliant offer...
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Looking back on 2024 across the sector -
A thread covering policy, trust leadership, primary, secondary, special schools, AP and governance
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A thread covering policy, trust leadership, primary, secondary, special schools, AP and governance
🧵
December 19, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Looking back on 2024 across the sector -
A thread covering policy, trust leadership, primary, secondary, special schools, AP and governance
🧵
A thread covering policy, trust leadership, primary, secondary, special schools, AP and governance
🧵
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Top EmpowerEDs on HeadteacherChat
1/Need inspiration and tools to lead your school? Check out these top webinars on HeadteacherChat for school leaders. 👇
1/Need inspiration and tools to lead your school? Check out these top webinars on HeadteacherChat for school leaders. 👇
December 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Top EmpowerEDs on HeadteacherChat
1/Need inspiration and tools to lead your school? Check out these top webinars on HeadteacherChat for school leaders. 👇
1/Need inspiration and tools to lead your school? Check out these top webinars on HeadteacherChat for school leaders. 👇
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Anon post:
Can anyone offer advice? My relationship with the Chair of Governors has completely broken down. What strategies or suggestions would you recommend for managing this situation?
Can anyone offer advice? My relationship with the Chair of Governors has completely broken down. What strategies or suggestions would you recommend for managing this situation?
December 9, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Anon post:
Can anyone offer advice? My relationship with the Chair of Governors has completely broken down. What strategies or suggestions would you recommend for managing this situation?
Can anyone offer advice? My relationship with the Chair of Governors has completely broken down. What strategies or suggestions would you recommend for managing this situation?
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🙌 If you have an interest in schools policy, then you'll love our podcast series looking back on the past 10 years of education reform
All our episodes are on this link
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-schools-...
All our episodes are on this link
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-schools-...
December 9, 2024 at 1:11 PM
🙌 If you have an interest in schools policy, then you'll love our podcast series looking back on the past 10 years of education reform
All our episodes are on this link
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-schools-...
All our episodes are on this link
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-schools-...
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I made a starter pack for KS5 maths (teachers, posters, and other people involved in it)
Most of the starter packs I've seen for maths teachers have been for all age groups, so this one is aimed towards sixth form (16-19 ish)
Please let me know if you'd like adding (or removing)!
go.bsky.app/znERv2
Most of the starter packs I've seen for maths teachers have been for all age groups, so this one is aimed towards sixth form (16-19 ish)
Please let me know if you'd like adding (or removing)!
go.bsky.app/znERv2
November 17, 2024 at 10:18 AM
I made a starter pack for KS5 maths (teachers, posters, and other people involved in it)
Most of the starter packs I've seen for maths teachers have been for all age groups, so this one is aimed towards sixth form (16-19 ish)
Please let me know if you'd like adding (or removing)!
go.bsky.app/znERv2
Most of the starter packs I've seen for maths teachers have been for all age groups, so this one is aimed towards sixth form (16-19 ish)
Please let me know if you'd like adding (or removing)!
go.bsky.app/znERv2
Thank you @therestpolitics.bsky.social team for introducing me to NotebookLM.
Really enjoyed breaking down articles from @schoolsweek.bsky.social & the @theeef.bsky.social in to audio deepdives.
Mind boggling stuff!
Big thanks @rory-stewart.bsky.social & @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social
Really enjoyed breaking down articles from @schoolsweek.bsky.social & the @theeef.bsky.social in to audio deepdives.
Mind boggling stuff!
Big thanks @rory-stewart.bsky.social & @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social
December 5, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Thank you @therestpolitics.bsky.social team for introducing me to NotebookLM.
Really enjoyed breaking down articles from @schoolsweek.bsky.social & the @theeef.bsky.social in to audio deepdives.
Mind boggling stuff!
Big thanks @rory-stewart.bsky.social & @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social
Really enjoyed breaking down articles from @schoolsweek.bsky.social & the @theeef.bsky.social in to audio deepdives.
Mind boggling stuff!
Big thanks @rory-stewart.bsky.social & @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social
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I've released another free AI tool for #Teachers. This one is to help you get kids #reading even when they're not interested. It'll generate a story based on their age and their interests.
Have a play and feedback; I'm more than happy to keep working on these to ensure they help.
buff.ly/3Zj99IU
Have a play and feedback; I'm more than happy to keep working on these to ensure they help.
buff.ly/3Zj99IU
Personalised Story Generator
This tool supports teachers by creating personalised stories tailored to a pupil’s reading age and interests. By weaving engaging tales around topics they love, it encourages reading for pleasure and ...
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November 22, 2024 at 12:31 PM
I've released another free AI tool for #Teachers. This one is to help you get kids #reading even when they're not interested. It'll generate a story based on their age and their interests.
Have a play and feedback; I'm more than happy to keep working on these to ensure they help.
buff.ly/3Zj99IU
Have a play and feedback; I'm more than happy to keep working on these to ensure they help.
buff.ly/3Zj99IU
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My friend @kcauchi.bsky.social has written a stella piece on her experience of #Dyspraxia in @sedsconnective.bsky.social (which is ace) and I really want you all to read it. It's been a joy to watch her master ariel hoop this last few year and she makes some really great points on learning
A more personal blog from me for
@sedsconnective.bsky.social
about my experiences of #DCD / #Dyspraxia. Not something I speak on much but feel it's important to be more open about. sedsconnective.org/post/my-deve...
#SEND #Inclusion #Blog
@sedsconnective.bsky.social
about my experiences of #DCD / #Dyspraxia. Not something I speak on much but feel it's important to be more open about. sedsconnective.org/post/my-deve...
#SEND #Inclusion #Blog
My Developmental Coordination Disorder (dyspraxia)
“Around 3-5% of adults in the UK are thought to have some kind of dyspraxia or DCD (Developmental Coordination Disorder)”
sedsconnective.org
December 2, 2024 at 9:38 AM
My friend @kcauchi.bsky.social has written a stella piece on her experience of #Dyspraxia in @sedsconnective.bsky.social (which is ace) and I really want you all to read it. It's been a joy to watch her master ariel hoop this last few year and she makes some really great points on learning
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The time has come to have twitter in the rearview mirror and hope for the old days of community , fun and debate here on Blue Sky! Now. Just gotta find some people I know!
November 16, 2024 at 5:14 PM
The time has come to have twitter in the rearview mirror and hope for the old days of community , fun and debate here on Blue Sky! Now. Just gotta find some people I know!
Feeling all festive today after a lovely boys night out last night at Nottinghams Christmas market🎄
Amelia and I had our annual festive cinema date today and went to watch Red One. She was shocked at the level of swear words but we both enjoyed it 🎅🏼💪🏽🍿
What’s everyone else up to?
Amelia and I had our annual festive cinema date today and went to watch Red One. She was shocked at the level of swear words but we both enjoyed it 🎅🏼💪🏽🍿
What’s everyone else up to?
November 30, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Feeling all festive today after a lovely boys night out last night at Nottinghams Christmas market🎄
Amelia and I had our annual festive cinema date today and went to watch Red One. She was shocked at the level of swear words but we both enjoyed it 🎅🏼💪🏽🍿
What’s everyone else up to?
Amelia and I had our annual festive cinema date today and went to watch Red One. She was shocked at the level of swear words but we both enjoyed it 🎅🏼💪🏽🍿
What’s everyone else up to?
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This is an excellent starter pack for UK teachers.
go.bsky.app/9mVqUwX
go.bsky.app/9mVqUwX
November 28, 2024 at 6:59 PM
This is an excellent starter pack for UK teachers.
go.bsky.app/9mVqUwX
go.bsky.app/9mVqUwX
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I wish AI could create infographics based on my writing. No more wishing...
Here's my secret weapon that saves me so much time 📊
#infographics #AI
Here's my secret weapon that saves me so much time 📊
#infographics #AI
November 28, 2024 at 9:16 PM
I wish AI could create infographics based on my writing. No more wishing...
Here's my secret weapon that saves me so much time 📊
#infographics #AI
Here's my secret weapon that saves me so much time 📊
#infographics #AI
I’m new to @bsky.app but it’s great to see and connect with so many educators old and new on here.
It’s already feeling like a breathe of fresh air ❤️
I wanted my 1st post & image to do the place justice…I think I’ve succeeded 🥔
It’s already feeling like a breathe of fresh air ❤️
I wanted my 1st post & image to do the place justice…I think I’ve succeeded 🥔
November 28, 2024 at 10:01 PM
I’m new to @bsky.app but it’s great to see and connect with so many educators old and new on here.
It’s already feeling like a breathe of fresh air ❤️
I wanted my 1st post & image to do the place justice…I think I’ve succeeded 🥔
It’s already feeling like a breathe of fresh air ❤️
I wanted my 1st post & image to do the place justice…I think I’ve succeeded 🥔
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The Academy Trusts are popping up today. The latest added to the Starter Pack is @gsctrust.bsky.social
Hopefully more will feature on Bluesky and make themselves known soon.
go.bsky.app/4AWCkMx
Hopefully more will feature on Bluesky and make themselves known soon.
go.bsky.app/4AWCkMx
November 28, 2024 at 8:58 PM
The Academy Trusts are popping up today. The latest added to the Starter Pack is @gsctrust.bsky.social
Hopefully more will feature on Bluesky and make themselves known soon.
go.bsky.app/4AWCkMx
Hopefully more will feature on Bluesky and make themselves known soon.
go.bsky.app/4AWCkMx