Rosemary Hoyle
LightNews LightNews
banner
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
Rosemary Hoyle
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social
980 followers 650 following 1.8K posts
Eng. Lit. Lecturer (retd), Experienced Charity Trustee & School Governor, CoG - PhD Researcher, Ed & Governance - focus on Chair/Exec Leader relationship
European by choice, views my own 💚
Blogger - https://insearchofgreatschoolgovernance.blogspot.com
Posts Replies Media Videos
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
#70DaysofPhD It's the final 3 days of my big push - yesterday, a good couple of hours editing the Lit Review. Grrrr because of government changes to guidance documents since I first wrote it. More to do today but less time. Trying to do something every day for 70 days to travel that #PhD journey
A farm track stretches away towards a distant horizon. It is on a hillside so the view is long and there are fields on either side and parts of a rough hedge. The track is clear, straight and a fair surface on which to travel.
November 28, 2025 at 7:26 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
Day 67 of #70DaysofPhD A really good day of writing yesterday, goals acheived 👍🏻 Today reviewing & editing begins - could I finish this by Sunday which is the final day of this big push? #PhDSky Trying to to something every day for 70 days to walk the long #PhD road.
A gravel road stretches ahead into the distance between green leafy trees and shrubs. The road is empty and flat but curves in the distance so the destination is not visible
November 27, 2025 at 7:54 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
FINAL WEEK! #70DaysofPhD I'm about to get up for an early start on a morning of writing. Yesterday's short planning session was useful - I know where I'm heading (I think! 😀) Trying to do something every day for 70 days to make a big leap forward on my #PhD #PhdSky #LongRoad
A road stretches ahead gently climbing to an unseen destination. The surface is clear, except for some autumn leaf fall. The way ahead is obvious and achievable to the next corner in the distance.
November 26, 2025 at 7:16 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
#70DaysofPhD A good morning of writing yesterday - today some thinking, planning, & preparation for another writing session tomorrow. I'm happy with where I've got to at the moment, but it's a roller coaster, isn't it? The steep climb of writing the Findings & Discussion lies ahead. #PhDSky
An incredibly complicated roller coaster track sits in a park with trees and shrubs. The tracks are bright coloured metal structures- blue, red and yellow. Steep climbs and scaepry drops with loops.
November 25, 2025 at 7:23 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
Day 64 of #70DaysofPhD The final week of this big push, then I can ease off a bit for December. 🎄🎉✨️ Yesterday, I made a good start on writing a lit review section on respect. Another couple of hours available this morning. Trying to do something every day to reach my #PhD destination.
A boardwalk curves away to the left and into the distance. It is empty, but the surface is solid, and the way is clear of obstructions. On either side are marsh lands, with scattered spruce trees and a river on the right. The final destination is not visible.
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
Good morning Sunday! #70DaysofPhD A morning of writing stretches ahead. I'm tidying up and updating the Lit Review chapter. Trying to do something every day for 70 days to make great progress on the long #PhD road. #PhDSky
A straight but undulating road stretches ahead. The surface is good, road markings are clear, but the end is not in sight. The road is empty and has forests on both sides.
November 23, 2025 at 7:46 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
#70DaysofPhD A good session of reading yesterday - interesting ideas about value of respect in workplace relationships. Today I'm taking stock & planning before beginning the editing of my draft Lit Review chapter. Feeling on track. I'm trying to do something every day to make big progress #PhDSky
A farm track stretches ahead between fields. It is on high ground so the view is to a distant horizon. The weather is fair, the path is level, and the surface is gravel with a central grass strip but easy to travel on.
November 20, 2025 at 8:10 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
#70daysofPhD A whole morning ahead to read & think about respect and leadership. I'm trying to do something every day for 70 days to climb the PhD mountain. #PhDSky
A woman climber is scaling a sheer rock face. She has a pack on her back, boots and ropes. The sky is blue and in the distance there are snowy mountain peaks
November 19, 2025 at 7:11 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
I've 2 weeks of #70DaysofPhD left & my aim is to have my Lit Review completely sorted out to go to my supervisor & a plan of how it fits with my Data Analysis so I can get on with Findings and Discussion Chapters next. (After a break for family & Christmas) Step by Step on the #PhD path! #PhDSky
The path ahead is a rocky forest floor with tree roots and an uneaven surface. The path is empty and curves ever upward but the sky is clear
November 17, 2025 at 7:35 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
I'm working by a lovely fire in a comfy chair at home today with a cup of coffee at my side - it defintely aids concentration.
An inset log burner shows a lovely fire with flickering flames. A stack of logs is close by
November 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
#70DaysofPhD I have a couple of hours this morning, so I'm going to concentrate on my Lit Review continuing to explore the dialogue between it and my data analysis. #MakingProgress #PhDSky Trying to do something every day to climb the #PhD mountain step by step.
A climber pauses on a steep slope and looks at the climb ahead. The climber has a backpack, helmet and ropes. Ahead lie high snow capped peaks but the sky is blue and the weather is fair.
November 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
#70DaysofPhD Not a lot of time available today but hopefully time to finish read through of my lit review make notes of where it's relevant to my data analysis & of what's missing from it. Step by step on the long #PhD road - but I'm getting there! #PhDSky
A gravel trail stretches ahead between green leafy trees and shrubs. The path is level and straight, it is empty and the destination cannot be seen.
November 14, 2025 at 8:04 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
#70DaysofPhD Day 54 and after a good supervision meeting & a few hours solid work yesterday (Oh & a motivating virtual coffee with a colleague) I am feeling positive about my progress. Back to the Lit Review today to look at it in light of my data analysis. #MakingProgress #PhDSky It's a long road!
A boardwalk stretches away into the distance round a gentle curve. The end is not visible but the sky is blue, and the way is level on either side is marshland and a river runs on the right hand side.
November 13, 2025 at 7:12 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
#70DaysofPhD Plan for today is to read up on how to write my Findings and Discussion chapter. Any good blog posts and suggestions for reading wecome - post them here please colleagues. Trying to do something every day to make great progress climbing the PhD mountain #PhDSky
A path climbs up hill through a forest of pines. The path is steep but the surface is good, the sky is blue
November 12, 2025 at 7:17 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
Yesterday we remembered the designer of the iconic red phone box in our village - now used as a much loved @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social 📚 Born in 1880. Giles Gilbert Scott was an architect who designed iconic buildings like Battersea Power Station but he is also responsible for the K6 phone box.
An iconic K6 red phone box stands on the edge of a pavement with grass and hedges behind it.
November 10, 2025 at 7:42 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
Day 50 of #70DaysofPhD A morning of data again today - decisions to make about themes that I can't follow up in this thesis. What is the main thing - focus on that! I can get advice about this at my supervision meeting tomorrow. #PhD Walking the long road step by step!
A gravel path stretches ahead between green leafy trees. The way is flat, the weather is fair and the path disppears into the distance. As yet no end in sight
November 10, 2025 at 7:29 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
#70DaysofPhD I have a whole morning of data analysis ahead of me. By the end of this 70 day push I hope to be in a position to start writing the discussion chapter. Now that would be a result! #PhDSky Trying to do something every day for 70 days to walk that long and winding #PhD road.
A boardwalk stretches ahead gently curving over marshy land with a river on the right hand side. The surface is broad and flat but the destination is out of sight as the board walk disappears to the left. There are spruce trees in the distance. The sky is blue - it's a beautiful day.
November 6, 2025 at 7:37 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
#70DaysofPhD I achieved my objectives yesterday, so I'm happy with that. This morning I have a presentation to deliver of my findings to date then back to my data for an hour or so. Trying to do something every day for 70 days to make big progress #PhDSky It's a long road!
A road stretches away through a forest. It is completely empty of traffic and has a series of undulations along the way. The destination isn't visible as, in the distance it curves to the right disappearing into the trees.
November 4, 2025 at 7:28 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
Day 43 of #70DaysofPhD Abstract writing and preparation for next week's supervision meeting are my activities today. Both are an opportunity to take stock. Step by step on the #PhD road. #PhDSky
A long straight road with a single yellow line at its centre stretches off into the far distance where snowy mountain peaks are visible.
November 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
#70DaysofPhD Lots of thinking yesterday whilst making plum & apple chutney (so many apples this year!) Today, OH is out volunteering at local Wildlife Trust so lots of time to act on the thinking after Church. Step by Step! #PhDSky Trying to do something every day to climb the #PhD mountain.
A climber with a hard hat, back pack and ropes pauses on the long climb up a rocky slope. There are snowy peaks to climb in the distance, but the weather is fine and bright.
November 2, 2025 at 7:53 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
What a positive week - I have made great progress with the momentum provided by #70DaysofPhD even a small thing each day helps. Today I haven't much time available ... but thinking is working. #PhDSky #EdD Walking the long #PhD road
An empty road stretches ahead between trees, it's is autumn, the leaves are falling, but the path is wide and flat. The destination is not visible
November 1, 2025 at 7:57 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
#70DaysofPhD Another few hours to spend on my data today after a good session yesterday. I'm starting to see connections, & it's beginning to make sense. I feel like I'm making progress - how is your #PhD work going? Little by little, step by step, we walk that long road! #PhdSky #EdD #PhDChat
A farm track stretches towards a distant horizon. There are fields either side and rough grass in the centre of the track which is level but stony. The path is empty.
October 30, 2025 at 7:40 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
#70DaysofPhD Really good morning on data yesterday & more planned for today. I've realised there are themes I can't progress - they're potential research studies in their own right. Feel this is a big learning point that will move me on. You can't discuss everything! #PhDSky Big Push for the prize
A group of 3 hikers walk along a stony path across a barren landscape towards a snowy mountain in the distance. They carry heavy loads but are walking purposefully.
October 29, 2025 at 7:06 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
Day 37 of ##70DaysofPhD A full day ahead so I can really concentrate on my data again and hope to make significant progress. Good feedback from supervisor forca section of writing Ibsent him so pleased with that. 👍🏻 Trying to do something every day to climb the #PgD mountain. #PhDSky
A woman climbs a sheer rock face with ropes and a back pack. In the distant are sno covered peaks
October 28, 2025 at 7:12 AM
hoylerosemary.bsky.social
Feeling a good bit better, & I'm half way through my #70DaysofPhD journey. Making good progress - momentum! Managed some reading & thinking yesterday - on the subject of respect - Interesting, & I'm hoping for the same today. I'm trying to do something every day to make big progress! #PhDSky
A farm track stretches across a hillside to a distant horizon. The path is empty and, whilst long, it is level with a good surface and fields on either side. It's a fine day and I'm sure I can hear skylarks!
October 27, 2025 at 7:47 AM