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!

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!

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.

@collegeofteaching.bsky.social What a fantastic edition of Impact. This is a must read for anyone supporting trainees and early career teachers.

I’m rereading this and am reminded about how brilliant it is. A must read in these uncertain times. ‘Recognise systems of oppression before letting individual defensiveness stop you from dismantling them.’ (Inclusion on Purpose, Ruchika Tulshyan)