English FE teacher
@matthew-ruddle.bsky.social
GCSE English teacher in FE. British-American based in the UK.
https://matthewenglishfe.wordpress.com/
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What happens when you interview 700 teenagers about how they actually navigate their online and offline worlds? You learn so, so much about the reality of their lived experiences. This report is riveting from start to finish, and whether you live in England or not.
demos.co.uk/wp-content/u...
demos.co.uk/wp-content/u...
demos.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
What happens when you interview 700 teenagers about how they actually navigate their online and offline worlds? You learn so, so much about the reality of their lived experiences. This report is riveting from start to finish, and whether you live in England or not.
demos.co.uk/wp-content/u...
demos.co.uk/wp-content/u...
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How the fuck anyone is still taken-in by this load of expensive balderdash, is beyond me!
It's 2025.
Are people STILL this feeble?
It's 2025.
Are people STILL this feeble?
November 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
How the fuck anyone is still taken-in by this load of expensive balderdash, is beyond me!
It's 2025.
Are people STILL this feeble?
It's 2025.
Are people STILL this feeble?
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Terrible news: Rachel Cooke has died. She was 56.
When I was lucky enough to commission her at The Observer, I wanted her to write everything. She was seriously witty and crystalline in her argument when being serious, which she was on a dazzling range of topics. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
When I was lucky enough to commission her at The Observer, I wanted her to write everything. She was seriously witty and crystalline in her argument when being serious, which she was on a dazzling range of topics. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Remembering Rachel Cooke | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Terrible news: Rachel Cooke has died. She was 56.
When I was lucky enough to commission her at The Observer, I wanted her to write everything. She was seriously witty and crystalline in her argument when being serious, which she was on a dazzling range of topics. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
When I was lucky enough to commission her at The Observer, I wanted her to write everything. She was seriously witty and crystalline in her argument when being serious, which she was on a dazzling range of topics. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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Gail's designs and makes such lovely things.
She designed my company logo too, which is ace.
And she's so nice also.
If you have mid century modern in your home it's the perfect addition.
She designed my company logo too, which is ace.
And she's so nice also.
If you have mid century modern in your home it's the perfect addition.
Tough time for freelance artists and the amazingly talented @gailmyerscough.co.uk is having a tough week sales wise. Have a look at her wonderful site! I’d be very grateful (as would she!). Please share! Thank you!
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Gail Myerscough | Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator | Manchester
Discover a world of bold and colourful prints, homewares and stationery by Gail Myerscough, a surface pattern designer and illustrator. Designed in Manchester, made in the UK.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Gail's designs and makes such lovely things.
She designed my company logo too, which is ace.
And she's so nice also.
If you have mid century modern in your home it's the perfect addition.
She designed my company logo too, which is ace.
And she's so nice also.
If you have mid century modern in your home it's the perfect addition.
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Tough time for freelance artists and the amazingly talented @gailmyerscough.co.uk is having a tough week sales wise. Have a look at her wonderful site! I’d be very grateful (as would she!). Please share! Thank you!
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Gail Myerscough | Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator | Manchester
Discover a world of bold and colourful prints, homewares and stationery by Gail Myerscough, a surface pattern designer and illustrator. Designed in Manchester, made in the UK.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Tough time for freelance artists and the amazingly talented @gailmyerscough.co.uk is having a tough week sales wise. Have a look at her wonderful site! I’d be very grateful (as would she!). Please share! Thank you!
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
It's Friday which means it's time for my latest weekly teaching reflection: matthewenglishfe.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/t...
This one is about facing a particularly challenging group of learners. #UKFE
This one is about facing a particularly challenging group of learners. #UKFE
Teaching Reflection #9: demotivation
What do you do when a lesson completely falls apart? How do you restore calm when your classroom is a tornado?
matthewenglishfe.wordpress.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:23 AM
It's Friday which means it's time for my latest weekly teaching reflection: matthewenglishfe.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/t...
This one is about facing a particularly challenging group of learners. #UKFE
This one is about facing a particularly challenging group of learners. #UKFE
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What the husband @mjowen174.bsky.social says is true.
It’s been a bit quiet in my shop lately.
If you’re looking for #Christmas cards and gifts please have a look at my website.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
A repost would be lovely too.
It’s been a bit quiet in my shop lately.
If you’re looking for #Christmas cards and gifts please have a look at my website.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
A repost would be lovely too.
November 12, 2025 at 9:52 AM
What the husband @mjowen174.bsky.social says is true.
It’s been a bit quiet in my shop lately.
If you’re looking for #Christmas cards and gifts please have a look at my website.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
A repost would be lovely too.
It’s been a bit quiet in my shop lately.
If you’re looking for #Christmas cards and gifts please have a look at my website.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
A repost would be lovely too.
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Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
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I'm so, so sick of hearing about immigration. It's like a foghorn 24/7. On the news. In the papers. In the shops and the pub. In the coffee shop. For God's sake just knock it off - yeah it's important, but it's not the only or even the main thing going on.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK seeks inspiration from Denmark to shake up immigration system
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is taking cues from some of the toughest migration laws in Europe.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 9:58 AM
I'm so, so sick of hearing about immigration. It's like a foghorn 24/7. On the news. In the papers. In the shops and the pub. In the coffee shop. For God's sake just knock it off - yeah it's important, but it's not the only or even the main thing going on.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I know it's been hijacked by a TV ad, but I still absolutely love this song. open.spotify.com/track/65hHk4...
#wherelovelives
#wherelovelives
Where Love Lives - Classic Club Mix
open.spotify.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I know it's been hijacked by a TV ad, but I still absolutely love this song. open.spotify.com/track/65hHk4...
#wherelovelives
#wherelovelives
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Good morning 🌅
It’s Sunday which means time for another #Edujobs #EduSky bulletin.
If you’re looking for a job in education but not in a classroom, this next hour is my weekly gift to you.
It’s Sunday which means time for another #Edujobs #EduSky bulletin.
If you’re looking for a job in education but not in a classroom, this next hour is my weekly gift to you.
a looney tunes looking for a job poster with wile e coyote looking through binoculars
ALT: a looney tunes looking for a job poster with wile e coyote looking through binoculars
media.tenor.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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My Christmas cards and wrap are featured on @retrotogo.bsky.social
The wonderful @8bitnorthxstitch.bsky.social gets a mention too.
www.retrotogo.com/2025/11/retr...
The wonderful @8bitnorthxstitch.bsky.social gets a mention too.
www.retrotogo.com/2025/11/retr...
November 9, 2025 at 12:09 PM
My Christmas cards and wrap are featured on @retrotogo.bsky.social
The wonderful @8bitnorthxstitch.bsky.social gets a mention too.
www.retrotogo.com/2025/11/retr...
The wonderful @8bitnorthxstitch.bsky.social gets a mention too.
www.retrotogo.com/2025/11/retr...
I made it to Friday! Here's my latest reflection about teaching GCSE English resit students in FE: matthewenglishfe.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/t... #UKFE #teaching
Teaching Reflection #8: cannibalism
This week has been long, and at times I’ve felt as if I’m going through the motions. But, still, I’ve explored protests, poetry, and cannibalism!
matthewenglishfe.wordpress.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I made it to Friday! Here's my latest reflection about teaching GCSE English resit students in FE: matthewenglishfe.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/t... #UKFE #teaching
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Good evening! Coming up in this week’s @feweek.bsky.social:
🏷️ A white paper, the CAR, and a quals consultation have landed
💡Brand damage, units register, transparency promise - what we learned at AELP’s autumn conference
🔍 Andrea Jenkyns vs ESOL
🧑⚖️ Why the judge threw out the Marples vs DfE case
🏷️ A white paper, the CAR, and a quals consultation have landed
💡Brand damage, units register, transparency promise - what we learned at AELP’s autumn conference
🔍 Andrea Jenkyns vs ESOL
🧑⚖️ Why the judge threw out the Marples vs DfE case
November 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Good evening! Coming up in this week’s @feweek.bsky.social:
🏷️ A white paper, the CAR, and a quals consultation have landed
💡Brand damage, units register, transparency promise - what we learned at AELP’s autumn conference
🔍 Andrea Jenkyns vs ESOL
🧑⚖️ Why the judge threw out the Marples vs DfE case
🏷️ A white paper, the CAR, and a quals consultation have landed
💡Brand damage, units register, transparency promise - what we learned at AELP’s autumn conference
🔍 Andrea Jenkyns vs ESOL
🧑⚖️ Why the judge threw out the Marples vs DfE case
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My husband @mjowen174.bsky.social is very down.
He’s struggling to find any work at the moment.
He’s a brilliant writer and has written for Dangermouse, Private Eye and many more…
If you need a writer have a look at his website and please repost.
www.mathew-owen.co.uk
Thank you
He’s struggling to find any work at the moment.
He’s a brilliant writer and has written for Dangermouse, Private Eye and many more…
If you need a writer have a look at his website and please repost.
www.mathew-owen.co.uk
Thank you
Home | Matt Owen | Freelance Writer
I offer a broad and diverse range of writing services.
Get in touch!
www.mathew-owen.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
My husband @mjowen174.bsky.social is very down.
He’s struggling to find any work at the moment.
He’s a brilliant writer and has written for Dangermouse, Private Eye and many more…
If you need a writer have a look at his website and please repost.
www.mathew-owen.co.uk
Thank you
He’s struggling to find any work at the moment.
He’s a brilliant writer and has written for Dangermouse, Private Eye and many more…
If you need a writer have a look at his website and please repost.
www.mathew-owen.co.uk
Thank you
Too soon for mince pies?
November 1, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Too soon for mince pies?
Halfterm baking: gingerbread traybake.
October 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Halfterm baking: gingerbread traybake.
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Incredibly sad news. Knights Of was a trailblazer that discovered, took a chance on, and championed underrepresented voices in children’s publishing - an industry that loves its tokenism and tick-boxes and social-media-friendly projects and promises that crumble far too quickly. #KidLitUK
October 30, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Incredibly sad news. Knights Of was a trailblazer that discovered, took a chance on, and championed underrepresented voices in children’s publishing - an industry that loves its tokenism and tick-boxes and social-media-friendly projects and promises that crumble far too quickly. #KidLitUK
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What's ACTUALLY strange:
What are the chances of two brothers, in the same family, individually and quite independently, being close friends with:
* Jeffrey Epstein - The USA's most high-profile sex offender
* Jimmy Savile - The UK's most high-profile sex offender
What are the odds on this?
What are the chances of two brothers, in the same family, individually and quite independently, being close friends with:
* Jeffrey Epstein - The USA's most high-profile sex offender
* Jimmy Savile - The UK's most high-profile sex offender
What are the odds on this?
What Did King Charles REALLY Know About Prince Andrew and Epstein?!
YouTube video by The News Agents
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 9:29 AM
What's ACTUALLY strange:
What are the chances of two brothers, in the same family, individually and quite independently, being close friends with:
* Jeffrey Epstein - The USA's most high-profile sex offender
* Jimmy Savile - The UK's most high-profile sex offender
What are the odds on this?
What are the chances of two brothers, in the same family, individually and quite independently, being close friends with:
* Jeffrey Epstein - The USA's most high-profile sex offender
* Jimmy Savile - The UK's most high-profile sex offender
What are the odds on this?
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Delighted to share that our #AmplifyFE impact report is out now. Do check it out and share with your networks #FurtherEducation #FE #EdTech #VocTech #ALTc25 #ALTc
October 29, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Delighted to share that our #AmplifyFE impact report is out now. Do check it out and share with your networks #FurtherEducation #FE #EdTech #VocTech #ALTc25 #ALTc
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"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
October 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
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October 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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