Richard Southward
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Richard Southward
@gwhitebread.bsky.social
North East Secondary Deputy Head, T and L, CPD lead, Science teacher, music and Vinyl enthusiast
Morning, got a bit if shoegaze on this morning. Hope you're having a good day

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Chapterhouse - Mesmerise (Video)
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November 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Morning all, had this on during the walk in. A bit of a classic.

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David Bowie - Starman (Official Video)
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November 7, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Just right for me. Got nowt to sell so not chasing follows or posts (totally understand it’s quiet on here for people who do). Love the people I follow, positive interactions, loads of interesting blogs and posts and all with complete lack of X-like bile.
November 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
It’s rare that I’d describe a thread as beautiful but wow that has blown my mind!! Thanks David.
November 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Reposted by Richard Southward
In my latest Substack post, I look at why schools are so complex - and why that’s what makes them beautiful, not broken.

📖 The Miracle of Schools
👉 enserm.substack.com/p/the-miracl...
The Miracle of Schools
Why Simplistic Narratives Miss the Point
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November 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Cheers Jim. I’ll get into both of those tonight. Much appreciated
November 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I'll check this one out too/ Many thanks
November 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Thanks Paul I have @trythisteaching.bsky.social book which I've found really useful, I'll check out the other one as well.

Many thanks for the advice.
November 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Thanks Mark, I really appreciate it. I've got many of your recommended blogs in my to read list.
November 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
November 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM
... I'm fully sold on the Five Principles from the Steplab discussion paper as the pillars to build it on (thank you @pepsmccrea.bsky.social and @joshpd.bsky.social) and pretty committed to use the graduated approach to frame specific teaching approaches, plus Engelmann's DI for core instruction....
November 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM