Natasha Raheem
@nraheem.bsky.social
English teacher & AVP. Passionate about teaching & learning, PD and ED&I & ensuring everyone feels empowered to succeed.
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It’s been a big week. I’ve returned to work after maternity leave & it’s been such a joy to reconnect with colleagues across Dixons Academies Trust, especially the brilliant CfG team.
@fstewarthistory.bsky.social & I have also received a preview of our soon to be published book. Exciting times!
@fstewarthistory.bsky.social & I have also received a preview of our soon to be published book. Exciting times!
It’s been a big week. I’ve returned to work after maternity leave & it’s been such a joy to reconnect with colleagues across Dixons Academies Trust, especially the brilliant CfG team.
@fstewarthistory.bsky.social & I have also received a preview of our soon to be published book. Exciting times!
@fstewarthistory.bsky.social & I have also received a preview of our soon to be published book. Exciting times!
November 28, 2025 at 9:53 PM
It’s been a big week. I’ve returned to work after maternity leave & it’s been such a joy to reconnect with colleagues across Dixons Academies Trust, especially the brilliant CfG team.
@fstewarthistory.bsky.social & I have also received a preview of our soon to be published book. Exciting times!
@fstewarthistory.bsky.social & I have also received a preview of our soon to be published book. Exciting times!
So much of this powerful article resonated with me: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
‘For the first time I learned what it really means to live in fear because of the colour of your skin, and it has never left me since.’
‘For the first time I learned what it really means to live in fear because of the colour of your skin, and it has never left me since.’
I thought I was growing up in a racially tolerant Britain. I now realise I was wrong | Rohan Sathyamoorthy
I’ve experienced more racism in the past year than the rest of my life put together – the only answer is for young people to stand up to the far right, says writer Rohan Sathyamoorthy
www.theguardian.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
So much of this powerful article resonated with me: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
‘For the first time I learned what it really means to live in fear because of the colour of your skin, and it has never left me since.’
‘For the first time I learned what it really means to live in fear because of the colour of your skin, and it has never left me since.’
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UPDATE - thanks to 34,000 protests, this even has been cancelled. Amazing work everyone!
Great Yarmouth is set to host the biggest neo-nazi music festival in over a decade. The Home Office has the power to block entry of overseas bands, which will scupper the promoters plans. But they won’t act unless we demand it. Email the Home Office now: hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/28/g...
Great Yarmouth to Host Britain’s Biggest White Power Concert in Years – HOPE not hate
Great Yarmouth is set to host the largest white power music gig held in the UK for at least 10 years, HOPE not hate can...
hopenothate.org.uk
September 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
UPDATE - thanks to 34,000 protests, this even has been cancelled. Amazing work everyone!
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If I were trying to win elections and arguments, I simply would be doing everything I could to move UK political conversation away from a website run by an avowed enemy who believes and writes this stuff about me:
In his own voice, Elon Musk is fully committed to a replacement conspiracy theory as his main lens on UK politics.
September 1, 2025 at 11:14 AM
If I were trying to win elections and arguments, I simply would be doing everything I could to move UK political conversation away from a website run by an avowed enemy who believes and writes this stuff about me:
Great Yarmouth is set to host the biggest neo-nazi music festival in over a decade. The Home Office has the power to block entry of overseas bands, which will scupper the promoters plans. But they won’t act unless we demand it. Email the Home Office now: hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/28/g...
Great Yarmouth to Host Britain’s Biggest White Power Concert in Years – HOPE not hate
Great Yarmouth is set to host the largest white power music gig held in the UK for at least 10 years, HOPE not hate can...
hopenothate.org.uk
September 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Great Yarmouth is set to host the biggest neo-nazi music festival in over a decade. The Home Office has the power to block entry of overseas bands, which will scupper the promoters plans. But they won’t act unless we demand it. Email the Home Office now: hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/28/g...
More and more flags have been appearing near to where I live and Agard’s poem ‘Flag’ has come to mind more than once.
August 31, 2025 at 7:32 PM
More and more flags have been appearing near to where I live and Agard’s poem ‘Flag’ has come to mind more than once.
Bradford Literature Festival weekend 1- done! From shadows puppets, crafting & cosy crime to the powerful Ghost Empire Mauritius & Chagos film. It’s been a busy but brilliant weekend & a great introduction to all things literary, magical, cultural and political for my girls. Roll on next weekend!
June 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Bradford Literature Festival weekend 1- done! From shadows puppets, crafting & cosy crime to the powerful Ghost Empire Mauritius & Chagos film. It’s been a busy but brilliant weekend & a great introduction to all things literary, magical, cultural and political for my girls. Roll on next weekend!
This www.nfer.ac.uk/media/gneoqx... is essential reading for anyone leading on ITT. If the DfE don’t act on the recommendations, providers must consider where they can enact change.
June 12, 2025 at 6:36 AM
This www.nfer.ac.uk/media/gneoqx... is essential reading for anyone leading on ITT. If the DfE don’t act on the recommendations, providers must consider where they can enact change.
Would really recommend watching this: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis.... A focus on identity, connection and culture as ways to support people.
The Richard Dimbleby Lecture - Sir Gareth Southgate
Former England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate reflects on his personal journey as a leader and the importance of belief and resilience.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Would really recommend watching this: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis.... A focus on identity, connection and culture as ways to support people.
@collegeofteaching.bsky.social What a fantastic edition of Impact. This is a must read for anyone supporting trainees and early career teachers.
March 1, 2025 at 10:22 AM
@collegeofteaching.bsky.social What a fantastic edition of Impact. This is a must read for anyone supporting trainees and early career teachers.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen 👏
February 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen 👏
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1. A few years ago, people like me were widely attacked in the media for “declinism”. How could we fail to see that we were heading into a capitalist utopia, in which everything would keep getting better?
This is a thread about what we could see that our critics could not. 🧵
This is a thread about what we could see that our critics could not. 🧵
February 19, 2025 at 8:10 AM
1. A few years ago, people like me were widely attacked in the media for “declinism”. How could we fail to see that we were heading into a capitalist utopia, in which everything would keep getting better?
This is a thread about what we could see that our critics could not. 🧵
This is a thread about what we could see that our critics could not. 🧵
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The thread on one page: skywriter.blue/pages/george...
Page by George Monbiot | @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
1. A few years ago, people like me were widely attacked in the media for “declinism”. How could we fail to see that we were heading into a capitalist utopia, in which everything would keep getting bet...
skywriter.blue
February 19, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The thread on one page: skywriter.blue/pages/george...
A call for case studies!
I’m co-writing a book focusing on how to create a culture of belonging in primary & secondary schools.
We’d love to showcase the amazing DEIB work taking place across the UK.
Should you be interested in this opportunity, please get in touch. #DiverseEducators
I’m co-writing a book focusing on how to create a culture of belonging in primary & secondary schools.
We’d love to showcase the amazing DEIB work taking place across the UK.
Should you be interested in this opportunity, please get in touch. #DiverseEducators
February 19, 2025 at 9:38 AM
A call for case studies!
I’m co-writing a book focusing on how to create a culture of belonging in primary & secondary schools.
We’d love to showcase the amazing DEIB work taking place across the UK.
Should you be interested in this opportunity, please get in touch. #DiverseEducators
I’m co-writing a book focusing on how to create a culture of belonging in primary & secondary schools.
We’d love to showcase the amazing DEIB work taking place across the UK.
Should you be interested in this opportunity, please get in touch. #DiverseEducators
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A call for case studies!
I’m co-writing a book focusing on how to create a culture of belonging in primary & secondary schools.
We’d love to showcase the amazing DEIB work taking place across the UK.
We welcome all contributions. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please get in touch.
I’m co-writing a book focusing on how to create a culture of belonging in primary & secondary schools.
We’d love to showcase the amazing DEIB work taking place across the UK.
We welcome all contributions. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please get in touch.
a blue telephone with a white circle in the middle on a white background
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media.tenor.com
February 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
A call for case studies!
I’m co-writing a book focusing on how to create a culture of belonging in primary & secondary schools.
We’d love to showcase the amazing DEIB work taking place across the UK.
We welcome all contributions. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please get in touch.
I’m co-writing a book focusing on how to create a culture of belonging in primary & secondary schools.
We’d love to showcase the amazing DEIB work taking place across the UK.
We welcome all contributions. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please get in touch.
A call for case studies!
I’m co-writing a book focusing on how to create a culture of belonging in primary & secondary schools.
We’d love to showcase the amazing DEIB work taking place across the UK.
We welcome all contributions. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please get in touch.
I’m co-writing a book focusing on how to create a culture of belonging in primary & secondary schools.
We’d love to showcase the amazing DEIB work taking place across the UK.
We welcome all contributions. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please get in touch.
a blue telephone with a white circle in the middle on a white background
ALT: a blue telephone with a white circle in the middle on a white background
media.tenor.com
February 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
A call for case studies!
I’m co-writing a book focusing on how to create a culture of belonging in primary & secondary schools.
We’d love to showcase the amazing DEIB work taking place across the UK.
We welcome all contributions. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please get in touch.
I’m co-writing a book focusing on how to create a culture of belonging in primary & secondary schools.
We’d love to showcase the amazing DEIB work taking place across the UK.
We welcome all contributions. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please get in touch.
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Issue 23 of Impact is now live online! 💻
If you haven't received your copy, our full issue + more are available to read on MyCollege. This issue explores the theme of teacher professionalism.
Read here: my.chartered.college/impact/issue...
#ImpactJournal #TeacherProfessionalism
If you haven't received your copy, our full issue + more are available to read on MyCollege. This issue explores the theme of teacher professionalism.
Read here: my.chartered.college/impact/issue...
#ImpactJournal #TeacherProfessionalism
February 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Issue 23 of Impact is now live online! 💻
If you haven't received your copy, our full issue + more are available to read on MyCollege. This issue explores the theme of teacher professionalism.
Read here: my.chartered.college/impact/issue...
#ImpactJournal #TeacherProfessionalism
If you haven't received your copy, our full issue + more are available to read on MyCollege. This issue explores the theme of teacher professionalism.
Read here: my.chartered.college/impact/issue...
#ImpactJournal #TeacherProfessionalism
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To the right-wing pundits crowing over Vance's speech: if you are really "less worried" about a dictator-state that's invaded its neighbour, killed tens of thousands of people, reduced cities to rubble & engaged in mass rape and child abduction, than you are about "wokery", then you are truly lost.
February 14, 2025 at 11:12 PM
To the right-wing pundits crowing over Vance's speech: if you are really "less worried" about a dictator-state that's invaded its neighbour, killed tens of thousands of people, reduced cities to rubble & engaged in mass rape and child abduction, than you are about "wokery", then you are truly lost.
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Deportation footage ‘enables mainstreaming of racism’, Clive Lewis says
Deportation footage ‘enables mainstreaming of racism’, Clive Lewis says
Labour MP and others on left of party speak out after ‘cruel’ video shown
Left-leaning Labour politicians have accused the Home Office of “enabling the mainstreaming of racism” after footage showing people being removed from the UK was released for the…
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Deportation footage ‘enables mainstreaming of racism’, Clive Lewis says
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This week look for ways to make a difference. Look for ways to make good trouble. Challenge. Disrupt. Push. @womened.bsky.social
February 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
This week look for ways to make a difference. Look for ways to make good trouble. Challenge. Disrupt. Push. @womened.bsky.social
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Calm Leadership Lesson:
🗣️ To lead with empathy is to prioritise relationships over rigid systems and authenticity over superficial compliance. It means understanding the people you work with, valuing their perspectives, and creating an environment where they can thrive.
Lead Calmly ❤️
🗣️ To lead with empathy is to prioritise relationships over rigid systems and authenticity over superficial compliance. It means understanding the people you work with, valuing their perspectives, and creating an environment where they can thrive.
Lead Calmly ❤️
February 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Calm Leadership Lesson:
🗣️ To lead with empathy is to prioritise relationships over rigid systems and authenticity over superficial compliance. It means understanding the people you work with, valuing their perspectives, and creating an environment where they can thrive.
Lead Calmly ❤️
🗣️ To lead with empathy is to prioritise relationships over rigid systems and authenticity over superficial compliance. It means understanding the people you work with, valuing their perspectives, and creating an environment where they can thrive.
Lead Calmly ❤️
‘The question isn't "How do we make everyone feel comfortable?" but rather "How do we create conditions where people feel secure enough to embrace discomfort in service of growth?"’ An interesting read exploring psychological safety and psychological maturity www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
From Psychological Safety To Maturity—and How It Drives Innovation And Growth
Psychological safety is a popular term and a helpful concept, but unfortunately, it's often misunderstood.
www.forbes.com
February 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
‘The question isn't "How do we make everyone feel comfortable?" but rather "How do we create conditions where people feel secure enough to embrace discomfort in service of growth?"’ An interesting read exploring psychological safety and psychological maturity www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
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The UK govt needs to stop looking on at the awful things coming out of America right now as if they are somehow unexpected or just a hit odd. These are the beginnings of despotism and he told us all he would do it. Trump must be challenged robustly by the whole international community
February 5, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The UK govt needs to stop looking on at the awful things coming out of America right now as if they are somehow unexpected or just a hit odd. These are the beginnings of despotism and he told us all he would do it. Trump must be challenged robustly by the whole international community
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February 2, 2025 at 11:18 PM