Carly Waterman
@carlywaterman.bsky.social
Secondary School Principal.
English teacher. Writer. Reader. Painter. Thinker. Listener. Bad dancer.
Interests: history, philosophy, trance, musicals, politics, activism, food.
Respectfully sceptical. Relentlessly optimistic. Views my own.
English teacher. Writer. Reader. Painter. Thinker. Listener. Bad dancer.
Interests: history, philosophy, trance, musicals, politics, activism, food.
Respectfully sceptical. Relentlessly optimistic. Views my own.
Aww lovely @davidolusoga.bsky.social he’s sooo lovely, and so so clever. But soooo absolutely clueless in #TheTraitors 😂
November 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Aww lovely @davidolusoga.bsky.social he’s sooo lovely, and so so clever. But soooo absolutely clueless in #TheTraitors 😂
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Poster for the Kyiv Book Fair, Ukraine (2023)
September 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Poster for the Kyiv Book Fair, Ukraine (2023)
Why do we keep on accepting the unacceptable? We are complicit in this is if we don’t stand up to it. It appalls me. @primeministeruk.bsky.social at this point you should have stood up and said this press conference is over.
In school, if anyone spoke like this in a meeting, you’d end the meeting.
In school, if anyone spoke like this in a meeting, you’d end the meeting.
TRUMP: I'm not a fan of your mayor. I think he's done a terrible job. The mayor of London. A nasty person.
STARMER: He's a friend of mine
TRUMP: I think he's done a terrible job
STARMER: He's a friend of mine
TRUMP: I think he's done a terrible job
July 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Why do we keep on accepting the unacceptable? We are complicit in this is if we don’t stand up to it. It appalls me. @primeministeruk.bsky.social at this point you should have stood up and said this press conference is over.
In school, if anyone spoke like this in a meeting, you’d end the meeting.
In school, if anyone spoke like this in a meeting, you’d end the meeting.
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𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀?
Tapestry’s annual survey is now live - topics include:
• working with parents
• how individuals feel about their role
• AI in the early years
The survey is open until 30th May 2025 - about 5 minutes to fill in.
📝 www.surveymonkey.com/r/TFHNF79
Tapestry’s annual survey is now live - topics include:
• working with parents
• how individuals feel about their role
• AI in the early years
The survey is open until 30th May 2025 - about 5 minutes to fill in.
📝 www.surveymonkey.com/r/TFHNF79
May 19, 2025 at 6:44 AM
𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀?
Tapestry’s annual survey is now live - topics include:
• working with parents
• how individuals feel about their role
• AI in the early years
The survey is open until 30th May 2025 - about 5 minutes to fill in.
📝 www.surveymonkey.com/r/TFHNF79
Tapestry’s annual survey is now live - topics include:
• working with parents
• how individuals feel about their role
• AI in the early years
The survey is open until 30th May 2025 - about 5 minutes to fill in.
📝 www.surveymonkey.com/r/TFHNF79
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I'm running this free webinar on 4th June. Perfect for trainees, ECTs and anyone looking for inspiration on behaviour. Tickets are free with the option to make a donation. Please share! Thank you.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/positive-b...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/positive-b...
Positive Behaviour Management - Free Webinar with Sue Cowley
Sue Cowley shares a range of practical strategies for positive behaviour management, ideal for primary/secondary teachers, trainees and ECTs
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 18, 2025 at 7:51 AM
I'm running this free webinar on 4th June. Perfect for trainees, ECTs and anyone looking for inspiration on behaviour. Tickets are free with the option to make a donation. Please share! Thank you.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/positive-b...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/positive-b...
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🔥 15 hottest edu-research papers from the last 15 weeks:
(all open source 🔓)
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(all open source 🔓)
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May 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🔥 15 hottest edu-research papers from the last 15 weeks:
(all open source 🔓)
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(all open source 🔓)
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Twisted my ankle. Limped to sit down. Hazel came straight to me to offer her support..
‘Can I get you a wet paper towel mum?’
😂
#LovePrimary
#BeMoreHazel
‘Can I get you a wet paper towel mum?’
😂
#LovePrimary
#BeMoreHazel
May 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Twisted my ankle. Limped to sit down. Hazel came straight to me to offer her support..
‘Can I get you a wet paper towel mum?’
😂
#LovePrimary
#BeMoreHazel
‘Can I get you a wet paper towel mum?’
😂
#LovePrimary
#BeMoreHazel
First time watching an episode of Bluey today and ended up a total blubbering wreck. Blimey.
May 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
First time watching an episode of Bluey today and ended up a total blubbering wreck. Blimey.
I’ve been going to LinkedIn for my edu news and views a lot recently and I honestly never ever thought that would happen
April 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I’ve been going to LinkedIn for my edu news and views a lot recently and I honestly never ever thought that would happen
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I mistyped an email sign off as “all the bees” instead of “all the best”. I reckon I’m going to stick with it. I can’t think of anything negative that can possibly come of wishing someone all the bees.
April 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
I mistyped an email sign off as “all the bees” instead of “all the best”. I reckon I’m going to stick with it. I can’t think of anything negative that can possibly come of wishing someone all the bees.
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I’m so pleased to be able to share that @carlywaterman.bsky.social will be joining Sharnbrook Academy and Meridian Trust as Principal in September. A very special leader for a very special school. Carly brings values and experiences that will be ideally placed to steer the next phase at Sharnbrook.
March 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I’m so pleased to be able to share that @carlywaterman.bsky.social will be joining Sharnbrook Academy and Meridian Trust as Principal in September. A very special leader for a very special school. Carly brings values and experiences that will be ideally placed to steer the next phase at Sharnbrook.
I am very excited to say that, after nearly three years as Director of ECT at Ambition Institute, I will be taking on the post of Principal at Sharnbrook Academy, in Bedfordshire, this September. What a privilege it will be to go back to Headship. Can’t wait! 🙌
March 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I am very excited to say that, after nearly three years as Director of ECT at Ambition Institute, I will be taking on the post of Principal at Sharnbrook Academy, in Bedfordshire, this September. What a privilege it will be to go back to Headship. Can’t wait! 🙌
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I’ve been thinking about peace and reconciliation recently: how we humans can move on from hurt, reach out & find coexistence with those we’ve hurt & been hurt by - as individuals, as people’s & nations, as schools
Unfortunately I have not found a solution - don’t read the thread for one quick trick
Unfortunately I have not found a solution - don’t read the thread for one quick trick
March 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I’ve been thinking about peace and reconciliation recently: how we humans can move on from hurt, reach out & find coexistence with those we’ve hurt & been hurt by - as individuals, as people’s & nations, as schools
Unfortunately I have not found a solution - don’t read the thread for one quick trick
Unfortunately I have not found a solution - don’t read the thread for one quick trick
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I’m delighted Sir Hamid Patel has been elected Chairman of Ofsted. His track record speaks for itself. He also showed me immense kindness whilst surrounded by edu-greats on an DfE consultation group. He has emotional intelligence, empathy and sensitivity - all qualities valuable at Ofsted I reckon.
March 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I’m delighted Sir Hamid Patel has been elected Chairman of Ofsted. His track record speaks for itself. He also showed me immense kindness whilst surrounded by edu-greats on an DfE consultation group. He has emotional intelligence, empathy and sensitivity - all qualities valuable at Ofsted I reckon.
Thank you @headsroundtable.bsky.social for this important statement.
Racism is abhorrent and we must call it out. Sir Hamid Patel’s appointment at Ofsted is a brilliant one.
Racism is abhorrent and we must call it out. Sir Hamid Patel’s appointment at Ofsted is a brilliant one.
March 16, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Thank you @headsroundtable.bsky.social for this important statement.
Racism is abhorrent and we must call it out. Sir Hamid Patel’s appointment at Ofsted is a brilliant one.
Racism is abhorrent and we must call it out. Sir Hamid Patel’s appointment at Ofsted is a brilliant one.
Omg just watched Lilo & Stitch for the first time ever. Was not prepared. Who knew? And why didn’t you tell me? Not sure I’ve laughed and cried so much in ages. What a delight.
March 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Omg just watched Lilo & Stitch for the first time ever. Was not prepared. Who knew? And why didn’t you tell me? Not sure I’ve laughed and cried so much in ages. What a delight.
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🚨 Join our team ‼️
As the number of schools and trusts Steplab supports increases, we’ve got two exciting opportunities to join our UK-based team and help our partners with PD that really works.
👉 Coaching Development Lead
👉 Content Lead
📅 Closing 21 March
More info 👇
As the number of schools and trusts Steplab supports increases, we’ve got two exciting opportunities to join our UK-based team and help our partners with PD that really works.
👉 Coaching Development Lead
👉 Content Lead
📅 Closing 21 March
More info 👇
March 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
🚨 Join our team ‼️
As the number of schools and trusts Steplab supports increases, we’ve got two exciting opportunities to join our UK-based team and help our partners with PD that really works.
👉 Coaching Development Lead
👉 Content Lead
📅 Closing 21 March
More info 👇
As the number of schools and trusts Steplab supports increases, we’ve got two exciting opportunities to join our UK-based team and help our partners with PD that really works.
👉 Coaching Development Lead
👉 Content Lead
📅 Closing 21 March
More info 👇
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In a world of Matts, be a Derek.
March 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
In a world of Matts, be a Derek.
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For two men who have professed such hostility towards taking the knee, they are surprisingly happy to do it for Putin, in the Oval Office, in full view of the world’s media.
February 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
For two men who have professed such hostility towards taking the knee, they are surprisingly happy to do it for Putin, in the Oval Office, in full view of the world’s media.
Added my name to this: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
No second state visit for Trump
Unbelievable. Keir Starmer has handed Donald Trump a letter from King Charles, inviting him for a second state visit to the UK. It’s totally unprecedented, and should not go ahead.
This is the...
you.38degrees.org.uk
March 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Added my name to this: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
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Whenever you welcome guests, treat them with kindness, grace and respect. Simple as that.
February 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Whenever you welcome guests, treat them with kindness, grace and respect. Simple as that.
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The far right becoming the official opposition in Germany and the US siding with North Korea at the UN.
If the warning signs weren’t clear enough, then surely they must be now?
If the warning signs weren’t clear enough, then surely they must be now?
February 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The far right becoming the official opposition in Germany and the US siding with North Korea at the UN.
If the warning signs weren’t clear enough, then surely they must be now?
If the warning signs weren’t clear enough, then surely they must be now?
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After playing a fictional member of the Resistance a long time ago, I never could have imagined it ever happening in real life, but here we are.
Mark Hamill posting rebellious content in a battle against a dictator and his robotic sidekick is the most Star Wars shit ever.
February 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
After playing a fictional member of the Resistance a long time ago, I never could have imagined it ever happening in real life, but here we are.