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Posts by Paul Duckworth FCCT
Head of School Improvement & former primary headteacher
website: https://dbeservices.co.uk/schoolimprovement/
e-mail: schoolimprovement@dbeservices.co.uk
#UKEd #EduSky #EduLeadership #EduSkyPrimary
July 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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What if every pupil, regardless of background, had the belief that they CAN do maths?
Blackpool teachers are turning that vision into reality 🚀 See what happened when they opened their classrooms

#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat #PrimaryMaths
Equity for all pupils: Blackpool schools open their classrooms
We share how schools in one of Britain’s most economically-challenged areas are working with their local Maths Hub to ensure all pupils can succeed
www.ncetm.org.uk
May 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Wishing everyone a peaceful, hopeful International Women’s Day. Voice is our power.
March 8, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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It's half term, which means I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away.

Simply *repost* this post for your chance to win.

I will choose a winner at random this Saturday (22nd February).
February 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It was wonderful to welcome so many of our school leaders to our 'Coaching' course today. Thank you to all of the 45 colleagues from our DBE family for their warmth, engagement and participation. A massive thank you to Cathy and Fran for sharing their knowledge and experience.
January 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Coming soon...our incredibly popular Senior Leader Briefings led by Paul Duckworth. Bookings are now being taken. For further information and to book: dbeservices.co.uk/senior-leade...
January 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
January 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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What you see also depends on what you look for - so let’s look for the good stuff. 🧡

Be a meerkat of merriment!

#positivity #kindness #gratitude

(picture by Katie Abey)
December 20, 2024 at 11:10 AM
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The incredible @martinimpey.bsky.social has created a masterpiece in Blitz: One Family’s War. We’ll definitely be sharing this with Y5/6 next term. A stunning piece of work…and it will be continued!
December 14, 2024 at 6:37 PM
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Have just made a couple of updates to my Reading for Pleasure Padlet. Ideas for staff meetings, teaching resources, links to a map of children's bookshops, suggested picturebooks to use in assemblies, templates for surveys, and lots more. I hope it's useful. padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...
December 2, 2024 at 8:41 PM
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A lovely trip down to Blackburn Diocese for a DBE Services Board meeting today. Wonderful to hear about the amazing work of @dbeschooladvice.bsky.social 👍 And catch up with colleagues in our family of northern dioceses ❤️
November 28, 2024 at 6:11 PM
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Interested in keeping up with the latest research in #earlyyears? Short of time and want a bite-sized summary? #edusky

Next Friday I'll be sending out my free monthly LinkedIn newsletter to over 5500 subscribers. Sign up here ⤵️
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November 24, 2024 at 7:00 AM
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📖🍂 Our autumn issue of Impact will be reaching members from today.

This issue focuses on embedding a culture of research and evidence-informed practice in schools, edited in association with BERA and guest-edited by Tanya Ovenden-Hope.

You can read the full issue here: my.chartered.college...
September 24, 2024 at 11:40 AM
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And we’re off!

The call for evidence for the curriculum and assessment review is now open, and will be for 8 weeks.

As @beckyfrancis.bsky.social says, this is the chance for a national conversation. Excited to hear the diverse views, insights and expertise of all.

www.gov.uk/government/c...
Improving the curriculum and assessment system
We're inviting people to share their ideas for potential improvements to the school curriculum and assessment system in England.
www.gov.uk
September 25, 2024 at 10:50 AM
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EEF NEED YOU!

The EEF sector survey will help us to understand the challenges education professionals face. It will take about 10 mins to complete.

Responses will help us to make informed decisions, based on your experiences.

Thanks for your help!

https://buff.ly/3TmTTHp
September 13, 2024 at 2:30 PM
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Let’s continue to grow this platform in the manner it has started - a wonderfully collegiate, informative, interesting space for educators everywhere. Hurrah! @collegeofteaching.bsky.social @ascl-uk.bsky.social
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August 31, 2024 at 9:18 AM
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Team GB Paralympic swimmer and newly-qualified teacher, Maisie Summers-Newton, has won two gold medals! 🥇

Whilst defending her 100m breaststroke title, Maisie set a Paralympic record. She also completed her teacher training degree whilst preparing for this year's Games 👏.

#edusky #eduskyprimary
September 2, 2024 at 3:48 PM
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Reception baseline assessment: information for parents www.gov.uk/government/p...
Reception baseline assessment: information for parents
Information leaflet for parents about the reception baseline assessment.
www.gov.uk
September 2, 2024 at 10:04 AM
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My website includes regular blogs, my fortnightly newsletter ('the 3Rs') and a range of free resources.
In the next few weeks, I'll be sharing new writing on study skills, vocabulary, writing, and lots more stuff!

Sign up to stay tuned:

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August 28, 2024 at 1:07 PM
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New post

Humans first, professionals second

As we think about how we treat one another at the start of the new year

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Humans first, professionals second
Well hello there, and welcome to update #089!
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August 24, 2024 at 9:02 AM
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Telling a story in class to build #botheredness. We’re about to help clean up the park for Percy. He’s really busy and needs a hand!
August 22, 2024 at 7:45 PM
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Thinking of all students collecting results today. Thank you so much to teachers who transform lives - amazing!
August 22, 2024 at 5:30 AM