I've set myself the challenge to raise funds for @nspcc.bsky.social, just before I come to the end of my 55th journey round the sun. I'm also % matching donations to support @survivorsuk.bsky.social. Any & all donations very gratefully received. TIA
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I've had the privilege of supporting this school over the past 12yrs or so. We can s/times use the term 'transformative' a bit too loosely - but what the staff, under an inspirational leadership team, have done here is truly transformative.

🧮Nearly half of schools!

📺 I saw this news report last night.

🗣️”The school prepares bags of emergency supplies for children who suddenly become homeless.”

💻Read the full report, via BBC News: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#Education #Teaching

Watching this sent warm shivers down my spine. Wonderful to see the heart-work of @StNicPriAcad being recognised in this way.

"It's important for us to provide sanctuary," Mrs Booth says. "You know you'll be loved, you'll be fed, watered, and you'll get a hug on the gate."
#news #cummunity
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Absolutely loving this series. I'm already onto Episode 5 and I can't wait to find out how things pan out....

I need a couple of badges made ASAP. Anyone know someone with a badge maker and a few minutes to spare in the next day or two? Would mean a lot to someone...

As a self-employed person, I think that Blue Sky & LinkedIn posts are my (poor) substitute for a team Christmas lunch. I'm hoping there are others out there for whom this resonates, and it doesn't just reflect how sad I am ... (cue invite for lots of replies saying 'Me too, Steve')

With the holiday season either coming up, here (or is it 'upon us' - an interesting phrase), some musings on the theme of 'Rest - Is it really something to be earned??'
www.linkedin.com/posts/steve-...

Join me online on January 7th at 4pm. Lots of ideas as well as my own ‘Direction of Travel’ overview to anchor your perspective and embed SEMH into your school culture.

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Free planning resources for primary

Having lots of lovely conversations with colleagues about these 😀

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Excl: Govt expresses alarm as 140 parents, teachers & students speak out about “systemic” & “lasting” emotional harm at two top London academies over 2 decades. Distressing stories of “terrified” children & former students “haunted” by experience years later. www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Great chance to ask questions, hear how other schools plan to use the programme and think through how you can make best use of this low cost, high impact resource. Most passports just 40p each in packs of 50!

Whoever at @bsky.app came up with the idea and invested in creating this platform - thank you!! Opening it up this morning and seeing 'old friends' pop up on my TL feels like I've come home. And so far, no adverts, nor semi nude women apparently keen to connect with me and be the love of my life 😅

2/2 And hello to @suecowley.bsky.social @drlisacherry.bsky.social @mattdechaine.bsky.social @hannahwilson.bsky.social @mikearmiger.bsky.social @stevewillshaw.bsky.social

How uplifting to be linking up with 'old' friends previously connected with on Twitter.. @dansemh.bsky.social @krystaparsons.bsky.social @edfinch.bsky.social @rachtomlinson.bsky.social @heatherlucas.bsky.social @julesdaulby.bsky.social @phoenixedsarah.bsky.social 1/2

I've made it here! 6mths + after leaving Twitter, I've been lured here on the promise that it is an enriching place to connect with others. Is this a false promise? Pls do help me find out by responding.