Bobby Seagull
bobbyseagull.bsky.social
Bobby Seagull
@bobbyseagull.bsky.social
School teacher, Maths Appeal podcast, FT & the i newspaper columnist, West Ham ambassador, author Life-Changing Magic of Numbers

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What is the role of university in society?

I'm taking part in a debate at US Fordham University's campus in London.

I'm sharing my perspective as an educator who has encouraged teenage students to consider higher education.
November 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
A global conversation has taken off after British Vogue published an article “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?”

Greek philosopher Aristotle said "man is a social being" as we need the connection of others. But if something becomes your entire identity, then you might lose a bit of yourself.
November 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Can building number confidence be the key to stronger financial confidence? 💭💷

🎙️ 11:15am, I’m on BBC East Midlands talking all things #NumberConfidenceWeek as ambassador for charity National Numeracy💪🔢

Yes, I even get to work with amazing Strictly pro Katya 💃✨

🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
November 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🕊️ #RemembranceSunday 🕊️

I wanted to share something from my younger self. Back in Year 9, while studying World War I, we were asked to write our own war poetry ✍️

14-year-old me poured my heart into those words and to my surprise, my poem was published in a student poetry book at the time 📖✨
November 9, 2025 at 10:04 AM
What a difference 13 years makes⏳⚒️

2012: As a participant in West Ham’s community projects, I met Matt Jarvis ( West Ham’s then record signing) ⚽💨

2025: Now, as the club’s Foundation Education Ambassador, I had the honour of being a club flag bearer with Matt at the Lady Mayor of London’s parade 🇬🇧
November 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Back to back wins. My club is back*

Come on West Ham!

*Probably*
November 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
💀🌼 Heard of Mexico’s Day of the Dead? 🇲🇽✨

You might remember its spectacular debut in James Bond: Spectre or Pixar’s Coco! 🎬🕯️

I’m at the Mexican Embassy celebrating #DíaDeMuertos - a beautiful tradition honouring loved ones who’ve passed, with colour, music and remembrance 💖🌺
November 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Now that's what you call a proper east end lunch - pie & mash. Ratings out of 10 please 🙏🏻

As West Ham Foundation's education ambassador, planning maths sessions for primary school children.

Using the power of football to get children to see the value of maths & numeracy.
November 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I used to think I had a lot of energy… until I met UK national treasure Su Pollard⚡💃

🎉 Happy Birthday to my fabulous friend, Su! 🎂✨
November 7, 2025 at 11:38 AM
💰 How long would it take to earn $1 TRILLION if you earned $1 every second? 🤔

Elon Musk was awarded a pay deal worth nearly $1 TRILLION by Tesla 🚀

As a maths teacher, I had to crunch the numbers.
November 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
I think I cried here for Alan...

#CelebrityTraitors
November 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The betrayal of Joe on #CelebrityTraitors
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Rate my lunch out of 10 🙏🏻

Gotta admit, conference event lunches do beat school lunches! Especially as we can go up for seconds and thirds 😋

Carrot cake to end 🍰
November 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
"Outside of his work, Bobby likes to eat ice cream, watch cheesy rom-coms and is part of four different book clubs!"

I always find it amusing to read my bio for events. I'll often add something fun at the end like this!
November 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Big news 🚨

The government has finally agreed to make financial education compulsory for primary and secondary schools in England.

What parts of money and finance education would you include in the curriculum
November 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
🤩 BIG NEWS: National Curriculum Changes & Personal Finance in Schools 💷

Have you seen the major changes to the national curriculum?

5.20pm, I'm on Channel 5 News to share the impact this will have on the classroom, students and teachers🍎📚
November 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
👏 Big news! Financial education will soon be compulsory for all primary & secondary pupils in England - part of the new curriculum review.

🎙️ I spoke on BBC Radio 2 about why this is so welcome. With rising inflation & our increasingly digital world, young people are hungry to learn about money.
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
How should climate education be embedded into school education?

The government's review of the curriculum was published today.

On Jeremy Vine On5, I shared how we can teach climate science & sustainability in a way that doesn't unnecesarily frighten children but educates & empowers them.
November 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Plenty of open hearted & optimistic singles meeting at "Bored of Dating Apps" mixer.

I'm here as host/Cupid ♥️

I'm posting on social while trying to avoid #BakeOff final spoilers 🫣
November 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🎂💘 When it’s Bake Off Final night BUT you’re also hosting a singles night 😅

How do you feel about my new violet suit?💜 👀

Ready to play Cupid (and host!) for the "Bored of Dating Apps" singles mixer at The Violet Door ✨

👉 boredofdatingapps.com/event/anti-dating-app-social-carnaby-street-over-30s-3
November 4, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Excited for Bake off final tonight? Have a go at my puzzle involving finalists Jasmine Aaron Tom 🏆

Thank you Bake Off class of 2025 for sharing your journey with us. They are all now part of the Bake Off family that we all love. We are grateful to each and everyone of you 🙏🏻

#BakeOff #GBBO
November 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
📚 What does it take for me to skip #UniversityChallenge on a Monday night?

Well… I’m technically still revising for a literature quiz.📚🤓

🎭 Enter Garry Starr with “Classic Penguins” to “save books from extinction by performing every Penguin Classic ever written… from Little Prince to Moby Dick.” 🐳💨
November 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
💘 Tired of swiping? Time to meet IRL!

I’m back as host for “Bored of Dating Apps” - the singles social (30+) 🎉

💜 This time there’s a twist - it’s Double Date Night 👯‍♀️ so bring a friend and get a discount!

📍 The Little Violet Door, Soho
📅 Tue 4 Nov
🕖 7–11pm
www.boredofdatingapps.com/event/anti-d...
November 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
🔢 How important is confidence with numbers?

💭 Could building number confidence be key to stronger financial confidence & greater opportunity?

As an ambassador for @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social, I’m proud to launch #NumberConfidenceWeek 2025 (3–7 Nov).

www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/news/whats-n...
November 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Bit of early 5th November fireworks ...
November 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM