Edwina
@curric.bsky.social
Started teaching in 1985. Here mainly for education chat. Curriculum specialist. Live in London.
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Hi bphillipsonmp.bluesky.social Schools are struggling. Some families have never recovered from the pandemic; social issues have been exacerbated, poverty has increased. Many kids go to home countries for extended holidays.
Tell you what, let’s give them an attendance target.
Good idea.
Tell you what, let’s give them an attendance target.
Good idea.
December 4, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Hi bphillipsonmp.bluesky.social Schools are struggling. Some families have never recovered from the pandemic; social issues have been exacerbated, poverty has increased. Many kids go to home countries for extended holidays.
Tell you what, let’s give them an attendance target.
Good idea.
Tell you what, let’s give them an attendance target.
Good idea.
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Hi @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social Schools are struggling at the moment. 14 years of cuts have coincided with unparalleled rises in behaviour, attendance and complex SEND needs. There are no AP places and schools are barely coping.
Tell you what, let’s raise the phonics target to 95%.
Good idea.
Tell you what, let’s raise the phonics target to 95%.
Good idea.
December 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Hi @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social Schools are struggling at the moment. 14 years of cuts have coincided with unparalleled rises in behaviour, attendance and complex SEND needs. There are no AP places and schools are barely coping.
Tell you what, let’s raise the phonics target to 95%.
Good idea.
Tell you what, let’s raise the phonics target to 95%.
Good idea.
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Tomorrow's front page 📰
Convicted US felon to arrive in Scotland
Convicted US felon to arrive in Scotland
July 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Tomorrow's front page 📰
Convicted US felon to arrive in Scotland
Convicted US felon to arrive in Scotland
Morning, all. Pace yourselves today. Term Six is always so busy. Have a great day
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June 17, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Morning, all. Pace yourselves today. Term Six is always so busy. Have a great day
Well done Crystal Palace
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April 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Well done Crystal Palace
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I have tariffed
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
April 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I have tariffed
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
Morning all. Last week of term for many of you. Have a good day and enjoy the sunshine ☀️
March 31, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Morning all. Last week of term for many of you. Have a good day and enjoy the sunshine ☀️
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“Too often we underestimate the power of a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring – all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia
Be kind, always. 🧡
#kindness #positivity #understanding
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Be kind, always. 🧡
#kindness #positivity #understanding
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March 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
“Too often we underestimate the power of a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring – all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia
Be kind, always. 🧡
#kindness #positivity #understanding
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Be kind, always. 🧡
#kindness #positivity #understanding
Picture by zoecainart
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Nicola Sturgeon no longer under investigation over SNP fraud claims
Nicola Sturgeon no longer under investigation over SNP fraud claims
Police Scotland says former first minister not charged in party funding inquiry as husband appears in court for embezzlement
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s former first minister, is no longer under investigation as part of the police case looking into…
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March 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Nicola Sturgeon no longer under investigation over SNP fraud claims
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March 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Morning all in #teacherfiveoclockclub Off to Kent to talk to Subject Leaders today. Hoping to be back in time for church tonight - Ash Wednesday. Have a good day, all.
March 5, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Morning all in #teacherfiveoclockclub Off to Kent to talk to Subject Leaders today. Hoping to be back in time for church tonight - Ash Wednesday. Have a good day, all.
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Happy St David’s Day to all those celebrating
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March 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Happy St David’s Day to all those celebrating
Unbelievable. Donald Trump has been invited to a state visit to the UK. We should not be rolling out the red carpet to celebrate this man. Agree? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
No second state visit for Trump
This is UNBELIEVABLE. Keir Starmer has just handed Donald Trump a letter from King Charles, inviting him for a second state visit to the UK. It’s totally unprecedented, and I was so outraged when I he...
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February 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Unbelievable. Donald Trump has been invited to a state visit to the UK. We should not be rolling out the red carpet to celebrate this man. Agree? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
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Ramadan Mubarak to all beginning this time of reflection, fasting and celebration. ☪️🕌
#Ramadan
#Ramadan
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February 28, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Ramadan Mubarak to all beginning this time of reflection, fasting and celebration. ☪️🕌
#Ramadan
#Ramadan
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen 👏
February 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen 👏
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Ramadan Mubarak to all those keeping Ramadan from tonight ☪️
February 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Ramadan Mubarak to all those keeping Ramadan from tonight ☪️
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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?
I've just signed "Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/ma... @StopFundingHate
Sign the Petition
Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News
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February 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I've just signed "Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/ma... @StopFundingHate
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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
February 22, 2025 at 4:50 AM
“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
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I've given Ofsted the full benefit of my wisdom on their unclear and unhelpful proposals. It's a pain of a consultation, but a cynic might think that that's a deliberate hurdle which we must overcome. You'll find it here:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ofsted2025/
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ofsted2025/
Improving the way Ofsted inspects education
Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.
www.smartsurvey.co.uk
February 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I've given Ofsted the full benefit of my wisdom on their unclear and unhelpful proposals. It's a pain of a consultation, but a cynic might think that that's a deliberate hurdle which we must overcome. You'll find it here:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ofsted2025/
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ofsted2025/
