Andrew Roy
@discoveryedandrew.bsky.social
🍏 Educator | 🤝 Education Consultant in the south of England | 👪 Father | ♟️ Boardgamer | 🌲 Nature lover | 🇨🇦 in UK | 🏒 Ice hockey misser | 🐔 Chicken owner
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Andrew Roy
@discoveryedandrew.bsky.social
· Nov 28
4 lessons from the National Tutoring Programme that Labour needs to heed for breakfast clubs, according to think tank:
🥣Focus on quality
🥣Procurement
🥣Measuring impact
🥣Ringfenced funds
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
🥣Focus on quality
🥣Procurement
🥣Measuring impact
🥣Ringfenced funds
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Breakfast clubs: DfE urged not to repeat mistakes of NTP
The government needs to provide protected funding for breakfast clubs, ensure high-quality food standards and measure programme outcomes, says report
www.tes.com
Doodle could be considered by schools here. It's adaptive tech in maths/English/spelling.
Once the learners have accounts, staff don't need to level/set/mark anything, and learners have work at their level.
It can be done in a few minutes (or longer), and learners enjoy it!
Measurable impact.
Once the learners have accounts, staff don't need to level/set/mark anything, and learners have work at their level.
It can be done in a few minutes (or longer), and learners enjoy it!
Measurable impact.
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The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
Oh dear this got me
September 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Oh dear this got me
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Loving the first #NoOutsiders display this year. We are finding ways to make sure every child knows they belong regardless of nationality, and teaching that we all bring something unique to the school #Belonging #pshe
September 9, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Loving the first #NoOutsiders display this year. We are finding ways to make sure every child knows they belong regardless of nationality, and teaching that we all bring something unique to the school #Belonging #pshe
My girls are SO excited when they get a dress with pockets. So little of their clothing does. Cute reaction, but does speak towards clothes being gendered.
Georgia wanted pockets but girls’ trousers didn’t have them! Are clothes gendered? What happened next? Schools can use this great assembly to talk about gender stereotypes and how to challenge them #NoOutsiders #PSHE no-outsiders-assembly.blogspot.com/2025/09/trou...
Trousers
https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=33531 What do you see in the picture, what is this person doing, can you guess what this story might be...
no-outsiders-assembly.blogspot.com
September 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
My girls are SO excited when they get a dress with pockets. So little of their clothing does. Cute reaction, but does speak towards clothes being gendered.
Smile A LOT.
I legitimately received the advice to not smile before Christmas with my NQT class. Can’t think of worse, legitimate advice I’ve received in my life.
I legitimately received the advice to not smile before Christmas with my NQT class. Can’t think of worse, legitimate advice I’ve received in my life.
New #educators! All the very best for a great start to your career.
Remember,
1. Teach with your authentic accent
2. Know what you’re on about
3. Love the class(es) you have
4. Be a face not a shadow
5. Smile before Christmas
Please share! Cheers!
Remember,
1. Teach with your authentic accent
2. Know what you’re on about
3. Love the class(es) you have
4. Be a face not a shadow
5. Smile before Christmas
Please share! Cheers!
September 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Smile A LOT.
I legitimately received the advice to not smile before Christmas with my NQT class. Can’t think of worse, legitimate advice I’ve received in my life.
I legitimately received the advice to not smile before Christmas with my NQT class. Can’t think of worse, legitimate advice I’ve received in my life.
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Chloe Kelly’s goal celebration face is the exact look my sister used to give me behind our mum’s back when I was being told off
July 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Chloe Kelly’s goal celebration face is the exact look my sister used to give me behind our mum’s back when I was being told off
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Insects are in trouble, & we are seeing huge drops in the populations of other animals – such as birds – that depend on insects as food.
Here are 25 small, achievable, science-backed actions you can take to support the insect world.
🧪🐛🐝🐜🐞🐦
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Here are 25 small, achievable, science-backed actions you can take to support the insect world.
🧪🐛🐝🐜🐞🐦
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Insects are dying: here are 25 easy and effective ways you can help protect them
From turning out the lights to letting leaves rot, these small steps can create big changes at home or in the wild
www.theguardian.com
June 17, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Insects are in trouble, & we are seeing huge drops in the populations of other animals – such as birds – that depend on insects as food.
Here are 25 small, achievable, science-backed actions you can take to support the insect world.
🧪🐛🐝🐜🐞🐦
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Here are 25 small, achievable, science-backed actions you can take to support the insect world.
🧪🐛🐝🐜🐞🐦
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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I would like to know your top picture books about pirates and treasure chests. Suitable for nursery/P1.
And also your best pirate activities! #EduSkyPrimary
And also your best pirate activities! #EduSkyPrimary
a woman with long hair is standing on a beach with her hand on her head
Alt: a woman pirate with long hair is standing on a beach putting a hat on.
media.tenor.com
June 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I would like to know your top picture books about pirates and treasure chests. Suitable for nursery/P1.
And also your best pirate activities! #EduSkyPrimary
And also your best pirate activities! #EduSkyPrimary
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Look after your headteacher!!!
We are still hearing too many stories of Headteachers at the end of their tether!
Heads do such a demanding job.
We really need to look after them!
We are still hearing too many stories of Headteachers at the end of their tether!
Heads do such a demanding job.
We really need to look after them!
June 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Look after your headteacher!!!
We are still hearing too many stories of Headteachers at the end of their tether!
Heads do such a demanding job.
We really need to look after them!
We are still hearing too many stories of Headteachers at the end of their tether!
Heads do such a demanding job.
We really need to look after them!
😂
June 9, 2025 at 11:12 AM
😂
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We’re not an island of strangers-
We’re a tapestry, bold and bright.
Every culture, every story,
Turns difference into light.
Welcoming new faces
Builds bridges, not divides.
Britain’s true strength
Is everyone, side by side.
We’re a tapestry, bold and bright.
Every culture, every story,
Turns difference into light.
Welcoming new faces
Builds bridges, not divides.
Britain’s true strength
Is everyone, side by side.
May 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
We’re not an island of strangers-
We’re a tapestry, bold and bright.
Every culture, every story,
Turns difference into light.
Welcoming new faces
Builds bridges, not divides.
Britain’s true strength
Is everyone, side by side.
We’re a tapestry, bold and bright.
Every culture, every story,
Turns difference into light.
Welcoming new faces
Builds bridges, not divides.
Britain’s true strength
Is everyone, side by side.
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Sound advice for anyone.
May 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Sound advice for anyone.
Very clever and poignant advertisement
May 4, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Very clever and poignant advertisement
Massive day in Canada! All fingers crossed here hoping they keep out the maple syrup MAGA
Exercise your right to vote today, Canadians! Own your democracy! 🇨🇦🗳️
April 28, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Massive day in Canada! All fingers crossed here hoping they keep out the maple syrup MAGA
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Schools MUST receive a FULLY funded and FAIR pay award for staff this year.
There is no fat to trim- you cannot skin a skeleton.
There is no fat to trim- you cannot skin a skeleton.
April 28, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Schools MUST receive a FULLY funded and FAIR pay award for staff this year.
There is no fat to trim- you cannot skin a skeleton.
There is no fat to trim- you cannot skin a skeleton.
Great shout, but after growing calendula to eat, I discovered it was the first thing I’ve ever been allergic to!
Just minor, but even the smell of them nowadays makes my throat close up a bit 😩
Just minor, but even the smell of them nowadays makes my throat close up a bit 😩
Calendula flowers (Calendula officinalis) from my herb garden last year 🌱
I use the flower heads in floral body oils mixed with rose and elderflower. They are really easy to grow and save seeds from.
#bloomscrolling
#flowers
#garden
#gardening
#zone5b
#herbs
#herbalism
I use the flower heads in floral body oils mixed with rose and elderflower. They are really easy to grow and save seeds from.
#bloomscrolling
#flowers
#garden
#gardening
#zone5b
#herbs
#herbalism
April 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Great shout, but after growing calendula to eat, I discovered it was the first thing I’ve ever been allergic to!
Just minor, but even the smell of them nowadays makes my throat close up a bit 😩
Just minor, but even the smell of them nowadays makes my throat close up a bit 😩
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Fell off my bike today. Think I cracked a rib 😫. Could’ve been a lot worse tbf!
Was finally getting over a sprained elbow. How annoying
Was finally getting over a sprained elbow. How annoying
March 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Fell off my bike today. Think I cracked a rib 😫. Could’ve been a lot worse tbf!
Was finally getting over a sprained elbow. How annoying
Was finally getting over a sprained elbow. How annoying
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Are there any trusts whose executive team regularly spend days in school supporting with supply/teaching?
Seems a great way to deal with supply issues and see how things work in classrooms.
Seems a great way to deal with supply issues and see how things work in classrooms.
March 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Are there any trusts whose executive team regularly spend days in school supporting with supply/teaching?
Seems a great way to deal with supply issues and see how things work in classrooms.
Seems a great way to deal with supply issues and see how things work in classrooms.
Ahhh not good news at all.
DoodleMaths is proven to boost attainment, and with that confidence, so could definitely help with the maths results here. And it's NC-aligned from R-Y9!
Do reach out for a quick consultation/free trial: doodlelearning.com/for-schools
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
DoodleMaths is proven to boost attainment, and with that confidence, so could definitely help with the maths results here. And it's NC-aligned from R-Y9!
Do reach out for a quick consultation/free trial: doodlelearning.com/for-schools
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Girls in England lag behind boys in maths and science study
International research finds the gender gap in Year 9 maths in England is wider than any other participating country.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Ahhh not good news at all.
DoodleMaths is proven to boost attainment, and with that confidence, so could definitely help with the maths results here. And it's NC-aligned from R-Y9!
Do reach out for a quick consultation/free trial: doodlelearning.com/for-schools
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
DoodleMaths is proven to boost attainment, and with that confidence, so could definitely help with the maths results here. And it's NC-aligned from R-Y9!
Do reach out for a quick consultation/free trial: doodlelearning.com/for-schools
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Behaviour is now a top-three concern for primary teachers – overtaking workload, a @teachertapp.bsky.social poll shows
Behaviour overtakes workload as a top concern for primary teachers
Teachers in primary are also more worried about support for pupils’ social, emotional and mental health needs, research shows
www.tes.com
March 6, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Behaviour is now a top-three concern for primary teachers – overtaking workload, a @teachertapp.bsky.social poll shows
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'Procrastinate' literally means “having been put forward til tomorrow.”
‘pro’ (“forward”) + ‘crastinus’ (“of tomorrow”)
We meant to post this weeks ago.
‘pro’ (“forward”) + ‘crastinus’ (“of tomorrow”)
We meant to post this weeks ago.
March 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
'Procrastinate' literally means “having been put forward til tomorrow.”
‘pro’ (“forward”) + ‘crastinus’ (“of tomorrow”)
We meant to post this weeks ago.
‘pro’ (“forward”) + ‘crastinus’ (“of tomorrow”)
We meant to post this weeks ago.
🎤 The World Book Day Song by MC Grammar NEEDS to be played to your learners today! 🎤
Banger! Great visuals and classic books covered. 'I’m already hooked…🎶’
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpTk...
Banger! Great visuals and classic books covered. 'I’m already hooked…🎶’
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpTk...
The World Book Day Song by MC Grammar
YouTube video by MC Grammar – Educational Rap Songs
m.youtube.com
March 6, 2025 at 10:09 AM
🎤 The World Book Day Song by MC Grammar NEEDS to be played to your learners today! 🎤
Banger! Great visuals and classic books covered. 'I’m already hooked…🎶’
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpTk...
Banger! Great visuals and classic books covered. 'I’m already hooked…🎶’
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpTk...