Lee Peckover
@leepeckover.bsky.social
PhD student, EYFS/primary school teacher, and new to being a governor at a special school. Also avid book reader, wrestling nerd, Man Utd fan, vegan, epileptic, prole & dad!
Question for the teacher types here, why is there such a gulf between academies and LEA schools in number of parents taking children out to home educate?
August 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Question for the teacher types here, why is there such a gulf between academies and LEA schools in number of parents taking children out to home educate?
Fascinating insight from BBC sport pundits predicting the top 4 here. Wonder how they came up with these?
August 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Fascinating insight from BBC sport pundits predicting the top 4 here. Wonder how they came up with these?
How does one reach a place in life where Nigel Farage can be someone too "woke" for you?
August 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
How does one reach a place in life where Nigel Farage can be someone too "woke" for you?
It's much nicer on here still, but twitter is giving me some real highlights this evening. Seems Elon is busy burning bridges on the right, whilst also...saying he helped a paedophile get into office. Masterful gambit.
June 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
It's much nicer on here still, but twitter is giving me some real highlights this evening. Seems Elon is busy burning bridges on the right, whilst also...saying he helped a paedophile get into office. Masterful gambit.
Sharing a rather poignant poem on Palestine, longing, identity and belonging by Mahmoud Darwish for #WorldPoetryDay #Palestine
March 21, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Sharing a rather poignant poem on Palestine, longing, identity and belonging by Mahmoud Darwish for #WorldPoetryDay #Palestine
Despite what Alick on Facebook may say, I really can get a meeting with the DfE to discuss mental health and wellbeing training for school staff if enough people contribute to my research (via policy engine and UoY). My 5 minute survey for teachers is here: tinyurl.com/York-Survey
March 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Despite what Alick on Facebook may say, I really can get a meeting with the DfE to discuss mental health and wellbeing training for school staff if enough people contribute to my research (via policy engine and UoY). My 5 minute survey for teachers is here: tinyurl.com/York-Survey
Sometimes see things about how expensive vegan food is. We spend ~£120-130 a month on food as a family of 3. This is a week's worth of food (plus dates, soy milk, nooch, spices, and kids cereal bought monthly). Anyways, it's pretty doable on a low budget. #vegan
March 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Sometimes see things about how expensive vegan food is. We spend ~£120-130 a month on food as a family of 3. This is a week's worth of food (plus dates, soy milk, nooch, spices, and kids cereal bought monthly). Anyways, it's pretty doable on a low budget. #vegan
2 years ago today since the greatest class I ever taught. 9am, day after the biggest student night out of the year.
March 9, 2025 at 8:39 PM
2 years ago today since the greatest class I ever taught. 9am, day after the biggest student night out of the year.
What is it about gentle parenting that costs precisely? Guess it's not for us poors who have to be strict with our kids, lest they run amok and upset the angels being raised by the wealthy. Utter classist drivel from "Britain's strictest headteacher".
March 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
What is it about gentle parenting that costs precisely? Guess it's not for us poors who have to be strict with our kids, lest they run amok and upset the angels being raised by the wealthy. Utter classist drivel from "Britain's strictest headteacher".
Well, that's enough LinkedIn for today 🙄
February 4, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Well, that's enough LinkedIn for today 🙄
Whilst it's good to hear about the reforms at OFSTED and how seriously they are taking wellbeing of school leaders - I just don't feel there has been loads here that will restore trust or make a huge difference yet. National hubs for consistency etc don't address issues for school staff.
January 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Whilst it's good to hear about the reforms at OFSTED and how seriously they are taking wellbeing of school leaders - I just don't feel there has been loads here that will restore trust or make a huge difference yet. National hubs for consistency etc don't address issues for school staff.
Getting cake delivered by boat from Tea by the Lock in the floods at Naburn nr York. Bit unusual!
January 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Getting cake delivered by boat from Tea by the Lock in the floods at Naburn nr York. Bit unusual!
Me before having children. In 2024 I read 9 books. Need to find some reading time in 2025!
January 1, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Me before having children. In 2024 I read 9 books. Need to find some reading time in 2025!
Finally watching The Count of Monte Cristo. Feel like I waited forever to get to see this. Just in time ahead of my now weirdly annual tradition of reading the book every January. Anyone else have a regular reread like that?
December 29, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Finally watching The Count of Monte Cristo. Feel like I waited forever to get to see this. Just in time ahead of my now weirdly annual tradition of reading the book every January. Anyone else have a regular reread like that?
Made a Christmas dinner leftovers pizza. Reviews were...mixed. Would you have tried this?
December 27, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Made a Christmas dinner leftovers pizza. Reviews were...mixed. Would you have tried this?
Today we seem to have Captain Hook's ship being taken over by the turtles and Brock Lesnar. The fascinating world of a 4 year old in betwixtmas.
December 27, 2024 at 11:29 AM
Today we seem to have Captain Hook's ship being taken over by the turtles and Brock Lesnar. The fascinating world of a 4 year old in betwixtmas.
A Christmas tradition at my parents' house
December 23, 2024 at 4:52 PM
A Christmas tradition at my parents' house
One of the best moments of a horrendously tough year. Taking my little lad to see Santa on the steam train. Recommend NYMR Santa trains. Also recommend as much family time as possible.
December 19, 2024 at 3:20 PM
One of the best moments of a horrendously tough year. Taking my little lad to see Santa on the steam train. Recommend NYMR Santa trains. Also recommend as much family time as possible.
Another glg on a school night because apparently I will never, ever learn 🤦♂️ 20 years waiting to see Magic Numbers after I missed them due to a 9am GCSE the next day. Worth the wait.
December 11, 2024 at 11:11 PM
Another glg on a school night because apparently I will never, ever learn 🤦♂️ 20 years waiting to see Magic Numbers after I missed them due to a 9am GCSE the next day. Worth the wait.
My three year old ensured my top song for the year was a novelty wrestling song
December 4, 2024 at 7:10 PM
My three year old ensured my top song for the year was a novelty wrestling song
The British Dyslexia Association offers advice here to ensure your dark text is on light (not white!!!) background. Advice is given on a errrrm...
December 4, 2024 at 5:43 PM
The British Dyslexia Association offers advice here to ensure your dark text is on light (not white!!!) background. Advice is given on a errrrm...
I'm feeling the pressure to make this—my 100th post here—a worthwhile one. So, here it is: a picture of my dog, Albie. This was taken back when he was at work with me, before retiring as my seizure assistance dog. He fully deserves this recognition.
November 19, 2024 at 3:37 PM
I'm feeling the pressure to make this—my 100th post here—a worthwhile one. So, here it is: a picture of my dog, Albie. This was taken back when he was at work with me, before retiring as my seizure assistance dog. He fully deserves this recognition.
I'm looking forward to a raft of new banners outside schools
November 15, 2024 at 8:43 PM
I'm looking forward to a raft of new banners outside schools