Jim Adams
@jim1902adams.bsky.social
Educator, painfully slow plodder, family man, Norwich City follower.
I would like to thank the English department of Bungay High School. Liam Manning’s use of the phrase ‘one of those’ is irritating, but imagine if it were ‘one of them’. Small mercies. #NCFC
October 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I would like to thank the English department of Bungay High School. Liam Manning’s use of the phrase ‘one of those’ is irritating, but imagine if it were ‘one of them’. Small mercies. #NCFC
@realgeoffbarton.bsky.social’s manor was shimmering today.
October 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
@realgeoffbarton.bsky.social’s manor was shimmering today.
🎯 Gavin Williamson was arguably the best example of having the worst people in charge at the worst time. An appalling man who treated schools with contempt. If he thinks he deserves any sympathy, he is deluded. I try not to swear on social media, but I’m sorely tempted
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
Boris Johnson gave parents 'false hope' over schools reopening, Gavin Williamson tells Covid inquiry
Watch as the former education secretary gives evidence at the inquiry, which is focusing on the impact of the pandemic on children and young people.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 5:06 AM
🎯 Gavin Williamson was arguably the best example of having the worst people in charge at the worst time. An appalling man who treated schools with contempt. If he thinks he deserves any sympathy, he is deluded. I try not to swear on social media, but I’m sorely tempted
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
I’m not surprised this is a cracking interview, full of wisdom. @nicolemccartney.bsky.social is one of the best out there. When she speaks, it’s always worth listening.
"When I got my first principalship, I bought a grey suit from Next. I was riddled with imposter syndrome. I remember a feeling of not being able to move my neck, not because it didn’t fit, but because of how it made me feel: stiff, inauthentic, not me."
www.tes.com/magazine/lea...
www.tes.com/magazine/lea...
Nicole McCartney: ‘Good leaders don’t hold the stick over people’s heads’
In our How I Lead series, we ask education leaders to reflect on their careers, their experience and their leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to Nicole McCartney, CEO of Creative Education Tru...
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October 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I’m not surprised this is a cracking interview, full of wisdom. @nicolemccartney.bsky.social is one of the best out there. When she speaks, it’s always worth listening.
‘When it comes to science, I wouldn’t side with anybody.’ That seems to include actual scientists… 🤦
"We were told thalidomide was a safe drug and it wasn't..."
Nigel Farage says he has 'no idea' if Donald Trump is right about paracetamol being linked to autism.
Nigel Farage says he has 'no idea' if Donald Trump is right about paracetamol being linked to autism.
September 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
‘When it comes to science, I wouldn’t side with anybody.’ That seems to include actual scientists… 🤦
Lovely stuff. Dickie Bird is at etched in my teenage memory as Botham, Border or Richards.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
Dickie Bird obituary: Without playing for England, son of Barnsley became one of cricket's most famous figures
Dickie Bird, who has died aged 92, did not play cricket for England, yet his status as a legend of the game is in no doubt, writes BBC chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Lovely stuff. Dickie Bird is at etched in my teenage memory as Botham, Border or Richards.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
One last summer hurrah.
September 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
One last summer hurrah.
Middle daughter settling into undergrad life
@liverpooluni.bsky.social
@liverpooluni.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Middle daughter settling into undergrad life
@liverpooluni.bsky.social
@liverpooluni.bsky.social
Good to see middle daughter has all the essentials packed for her next big adventure. @LivUni.
September 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Good to see middle daughter has all the essentials packed for her next big adventure. @LivUni.
A very creditable 3rd place for Norfolk u18s. Well played all involved. Some great cricket, but more importantly great sportsmanship and good humour. A pretty decent leg spinner taking 3 wickets in the play-off was my completely unbiased highlight.
September 7, 2025 at 9:47 PM
A very creditable 3rd place for Norfolk u18s. Well played all involved. Some great cricket, but more importantly great sportsmanship and good humour. A pretty decent leg spinner taking 3 wickets in the play-off was my completely unbiased highlight.
Another solution (much like statutory phone bans in schools) for a non-existent problem.
I thought you would be interested in this story from The Times:
Bring back pen and paper! Calls to scrap 'screen-based homework'. www.thetimes.com/article/30ac...
I thought you would be interested in this story from The Times:
Bring back pen and paper! Calls to scrap 'screen-based homework'. www.thetimes.com/article/30ac...
Bring back pen and paper! Calls to scrap ‘screen-based homework’
The Tories are proposing that children be allowed to opt out of screen-based learning amid fears devices are being used too much in schools
www.thetimes.com
September 7, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Another solution (much like statutory phone bans in schools) for a non-existent problem.
I thought you would be interested in this story from The Times:
Bring back pen and paper! Calls to scrap 'screen-based homework'. www.thetimes.com/article/30ac...
I thought you would be interested in this story from The Times:
Bring back pen and paper! Calls to scrap 'screen-based homework'. www.thetimes.com/article/30ac...
First early morning 🏃 of the academic year 25/26. My 30th year in education…
September 5, 2025 at 5:14 AM
First early morning 🏃 of the academic year 25/26. My 30th year in education…
Some welcome ⛅️ for this morning’s 10k. 🏃
August 25, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Some welcome ⛅️ for this morning’s 10k. 🏃
Reposted by Jim Adams
Ms S-M blinded by the flash photography
Prof S-M secretly pleased he remembered to shave
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2539680...
Prof S-M secretly pleased he remembered to shave
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2539680...
Norfolk mum who had trailblazing brain surgery features in BBC documentary
A Norfolk woman who underwent a risky brain operation more than 20 years ago is featuring in a documentary about a pioneering neurosurgeon.
www.edp24.co.uk
August 18, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Ms S-M blinded by the flash photography
Prof S-M secretly pleased he remembered to shave
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2539680...
Prof S-M secretly pleased he remembered to shave
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2539680...
I love this photo. It was taken exactly 9 years ago. Today I took him out for his first driving lesson. Time flies…
August 15, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I love this photo. It was taken exactly 9 years ago. Today I took him out for his first driving lesson. Time flies…
This story is made for one of your ‘headlines’ @seethingmead.bsky.social.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Kingsmill to buy Hovis in move that would create UK's biggest bread producer
Warburtons is the current market leader and the deal needs approval from the competition watchdog.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This story is made for one of your ‘headlines’ @seethingmead.bsky.social.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Glorious 10k this morning 🏃 ☀️ ⛰️
August 13, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Glorious 10k this morning 🏃 ☀️ ⛰️
Happiness is an empty gym.
August 7, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Happiness is an empty gym.