Lucy Kelly
@drlucykelly.bsky.social
Associate Professor in Education (PGCE English, Bristol Uni). PI for 'Reimagining the Diary' project (diary-keeping as a positive tool for teacher wellbeing). Author of the same title. Now writing a book about perfectionism in the education sector.
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The removal of bursaries for English teacher trainees from 2026–27 has prompted widespread concern, with NATE warning the decision will deter talented graduates and deepen the national shortage of English teachers. www.nate.org.uk/2025/10/10/g...
Government axes bursary for English teacher trainees - National Association for the Teaching of English
The removal of bursaries for English teacher trainees from 2026–27 has prompted widespread concern, with NATE warning the decision will deter talented graduates and deepen the national shortage of Eng...
www.nate.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The removal of bursaries for English teacher trainees from 2026–27 has prompted widespread concern, with NATE warning the decision will deter talented graduates and deepen the national shortage of English teachers. www.nate.org.uk/2025/10/10/g...
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Check out this wonderful new podcast episode from School of Education, University of Bristol's @drlucykelly.bsky.social focusing on diary-keeping, wellbeing and perfectionism for Academic Coaching for Parents: shorturl.at/5jDpT
June 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Check out this wonderful new podcast episode from School of Education, University of Bristol's @drlucykelly.bsky.social focusing on diary-keeping, wellbeing and perfectionism for Academic Coaching for Parents: shorturl.at/5jDpT
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...for @claireharley.bsky.social's 'Bridging the Gap' series. @catrplace.bsky.social & I share our views, experiences & advice. What do you think? edublogger.wixsite.com/bridgingtheg... 2/2
How can reflective practice support and develop headteachers?
Jill Berry and Catherine Place share their knowledge of how reflective practice can support headteachers.
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April 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
...for @claireharley.bsky.social's 'Bridging the Gap' series. @catrplace.bsky.social & I share our views, experiences & advice. What do you think? edublogger.wixsite.com/bridgingtheg... 2/2
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The @carnegiemedals.bsky.social longlist is here + offers a handy shortcut to recent children's + YA fiction. Congrats to all of the nominated writers!
We're busy designing resources for shadowing groups to use once the shortlist is announced in March! carnegies.co.uk/carnegie-med...
We're busy designing resources for shadowing groups to use once the shortlist is announced in March! carnegies.co.uk/carnegie-med...
February 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The @carnegiemedals.bsky.social longlist is here + offers a handy shortcut to recent children's + YA fiction. Congrats to all of the nominated writers!
We're busy designing resources for shadowing groups to use once the shortlist is announced in March! carnegies.co.uk/carnegie-med...
We're busy designing resources for shadowing groups to use once the shortlist is announced in March! carnegies.co.uk/carnegie-med...
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February 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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A fun filled Saturday. A long walk with a friend, jobs in the garden, soak in the bath with this brilliant book, delicious prosecco to celebrate a friend's birthday.
February 9, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A fun filled Saturday. A long walk with a friend, jobs in the garden, soak in the bath with this brilliant book, delicious prosecco to celebrate a friend's birthday.
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Could copywork help build our students' writing stamina? Faye Griffiths explores how some tried and tested ideas can still hold water. #NATE #illumiNATE
Could copywork help build our students' writing stamina?
Sometimes, a simple idea from a teacher in another subject and a well-timed social media ad can come together to inspire a subtle but meaningful addition to classroom practice. Just before Christmas,…
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February 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Could copywork help build our students' writing stamina? Faye Griffiths explores how some tried and tested ideas can still hold water. #NATE #illumiNATE
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February 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Rest looks different for everyone.
Sometimes it’s napping, quiet time with a book, or early nights.
Other times, it’s being active—cleaning, exercising, socialising, or exploring.
Listen to what your body needs.
Sometimes it’s napping, quiet time with a book, or early nights.
Other times, it’s being active—cleaning, exercising, socialising, or exploring.
Listen to what your body needs.
January 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Rest looks different for everyone.
Sometimes it’s napping, quiet time with a book, or early nights.
Other times, it’s being active—cleaning, exercising, socialising, or exploring.
Listen to what your body needs.
Sometimes it’s napping, quiet time with a book, or early nights.
Other times, it’s being active—cleaning, exercising, socialising, or exploring.
Listen to what your body needs.
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#3GoodThings
1) A long lie
2) The Thread with @sarahphilppsych.bsky.social and @drlucykelly.bsky.social
3) Quiet evening
Yours?
1) A long lie
2) The Thread with @sarahphilppsych.bsky.social and @drlucykelly.bsky.social
3) Quiet evening
Yours?
January 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
#3GoodThings
1) A long lie
2) The Thread with @sarahphilppsych.bsky.social and @drlucykelly.bsky.social
3) Quiet evening
Yours?
1) A long lie
2) The Thread with @sarahphilppsych.bsky.social and @drlucykelly.bsky.social
3) Quiet evening
Yours?
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Stop scrolling.
Take a deep breath. And another. What is it you are feeling at this moment?
Don't push it away. Take another breath. Connect with your feelings.
Well done, have fun scrolling.
Take a deep breath. And another. What is it you are feeling at this moment?
Don't push it away. Take another breath. Connect with your feelings.
Well done, have fun scrolling.
January 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Stop scrolling.
Take a deep breath. And another. What is it you are feeling at this moment?
Don't push it away. Take another breath. Connect with your feelings.
Well done, have fun scrolling.
Take a deep breath. And another. What is it you are feeling at this moment?
Don't push it away. Take another breath. Connect with your feelings.
Well done, have fun scrolling.
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Are you engaged in critical research in education and technology in South West UK? Please join us for the Bristol edition of Critical Studies of EdTech 2025 - a series of networking and agenda-setting meetups taking place around the world in Feb.
Please share!
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Please share!
www.eventbrite.com/e/critical-s...
Critical Studies of EdTech (CSET 2025) - Bristol
CSET events take place around the world in February 2025, bringing together researchers to problematise education and digital technologies
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January 9, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Are you engaged in critical research in education and technology in South West UK? Please join us for the Bristol edition of Critical Studies of EdTech 2025 - a series of networking and agenda-setting meetups taking place around the world in Feb.
Please share!
www.eventbrite.com/e/critical-s...
Please share!
www.eventbrite.com/e/critical-s...
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It's called a Toolkit because it gives you many tools to improve your wellbeing.
Quick transition activities to shift your mind from work to home.
Fun and creative ways to process your day.
Try them out, work out a system that is bespoke to you.
www.thediarytoolkit.com
Quick transition activities to shift your mind from work to home.
Fun and creative ways to process your day.
Try them out, work out a system that is bespoke to you.
www.thediarytoolkit.com
January 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
It's called a Toolkit because it gives you many tools to improve your wellbeing.
Quick transition activities to shift your mind from work to home.
Fun and creative ways to process your day.
Try them out, work out a system that is bespoke to you.
www.thediarytoolkit.com
Quick transition activities to shift your mind from work to home.
Fun and creative ways to process your day.
Try them out, work out a system that is bespoke to you.
www.thediarytoolkit.com
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We run 119 different courses for English and Media teachers in the past 5 years. What rich and various subjects they are!
Plenty of old favourites in the 2025 Spring programme, but some new ones too. Do take a look! englishandmedia.co.uk/courses/
Plenty of old favourites in the 2025 Spring programme, but some new ones too. Do take a look! englishandmedia.co.uk/courses/
Courses
English & Media Centre - The English and Media Centre is an independent educational charity with a national and international reputation as a Centre of Excellence. It is a development centre, serving ...
englishandmedia.co.uk
January 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
We run 119 different courses for English and Media teachers in the past 5 years. What rich and various subjects they are!
Plenty of old favourites in the 2025 Spring programme, but some new ones too. Do take a look! englishandmedia.co.uk/courses/
Plenty of old favourites in the 2025 Spring programme, but some new ones too. Do take a look! englishandmedia.co.uk/courses/
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Nourish isn't about food. Not with me anyway. Nourish is so much more than that. It is providing systems, processes and facilities for your staff to thrive and be at their best.
The result of that?
Your pupils also thrive and perform at their best.
All from £6 per member of staff. DM me
The result of that?
Your pupils also thrive and perform at their best.
All from £6 per member of staff. DM me
January 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Nourish isn't about food. Not with me anyway. Nourish is so much more than that. It is providing systems, processes and facilities for your staff to thrive and be at their best.
The result of that?
Your pupils also thrive and perform at their best.
All from £6 per member of staff. DM me
The result of that?
Your pupils also thrive and perform at their best.
All from £6 per member of staff. DM me
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Happier January - Day 5: Look for the good in others and notice their strengths actionforhappiness.org/happier-janu... #HappierJanuary
January 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Happier January - Day 5: Look for the good in others and notice their strengths actionforhappiness.org/happier-janu... #HappierJanuary
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Do something for you today.
Think about how you feel now, how you felt in the last week.
So many lovely things, but I'd bet that overwhelm, stress & anxiety featured in there too.
Do something now that 2025 you will thank you for. Order now to learn different ways to journal & reflect
thediarytoolkit.com
So many lovely things, but I'd bet that overwhelm, stress & anxiety featured in there too.
Do something now that 2025 you will thank you for. Order now to learn different ways to journal & reflect
thediarytoolkit.com
December 22, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Do something for you today.
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Think about how you feel now, how you felt in the last week.
So many lovely things, but I'd bet that overwhelm, stress & anxiety featured in there too.
Do something now that 2025 you will thank you for. Order now to learn different ways to journal & reflect
thediarytoolkit.com
So many lovely things, but I'd bet that overwhelm, stress & anxiety featured in there too.
Do something now that 2025 you will thank you for. Order now to learn different ways to journal & reflect
thediarytoolkit.com
December 21, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Think about how you feel now, how you felt in the last week.
So many lovely things, but I'd bet that overwhelm, stress & anxiety featured in there too.
Do something now that 2025 you will thank you for. Order now to learn different ways to journal & reflect
thediarytoolkit.com
So many lovely things, but I'd bet that overwhelm, stress & anxiety featured in there too.
Do something now that 2025 you will thank you for. Order now to learn different ways to journal & reflect
thediarytoolkit.com
This is my first post! I'm excited to connect with lots of people here. If you're interested in educator/teacher wellbeing, then get in touch. I'm currently writing a book about navigating perfectionism in education. Also, have a look at @diarytoolkit.bsky.social for other work I'm involved in.
December 20, 2024 at 5:54 PM
This is my first post! I'm excited to connect with lots of people here. If you're interested in educator/teacher wellbeing, then get in touch. I'm currently writing a book about navigating perfectionism in education. Also, have a look at @diarytoolkit.bsky.social for other work I'm involved in.
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Diary & journal-keeping: " 'By recording ordinary moments today, one can make the present a 'present' for the future,’ the researchers write." Daniel Pink cites Ting Zhang et al (2014) in ‘When’. I’d also highly recommend @drlucykelly.bsky.social Kelly's 'Reimagining the Diary'
December 20, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Diary & journal-keeping: " 'By recording ordinary moments today, one can make the present a 'present' for the future,’ the researchers write." Daniel Pink cites Ting Zhang et al (2014) in ‘When’. I’d also highly recommend @drlucykelly.bsky.social Kelly's 'Reimagining the Diary'