Dr James Mannion
@rethinkingjames.bsky.social
Keynote speaker, government advisor and teacher trainer specialising in change management, learner effectiveness, practitioner inquiry and oracy.
I spend 80% of my time thinking about education reform, and 20% looking for biscuits.
I spend 80% of my time thinking about education reform, and 20% looking for biscuits.
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Reposting and tagging @kel-lie.bsky.social who is brand new to BlueSky today 👏👏👏 and put #oracy in her first post!
📚 BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚
These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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October 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Reposting and tagging @kel-lie.bsky.social who is brand new to BlueSky today 👏👏👏 and put #oracy in her first post!
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Sharing for those that might be interested?
📚 BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚
These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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October 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Sharing for those that might be interested?
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✅ Follow @oracycam.bsky.social
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Entries close 21 November 2025. Books can be sent to UK addresses only.
✅ Follow @oracycam.bsky.social
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October 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
To enter:
✅ Follow @oracycam.bsky.social
✅ Repost the post above (not this one!)
✅ Tag a colleague who’s passionate about oracy (optional but appreciated!)
Entries close 21 November 2025. Books can be sent to UK addresses only.
✅ Follow @oracycam.bsky.social
✅ Repost the post above (not this one!)
✅ Tag a colleague who’s passionate about oracy (optional but appreciated!)
Entries close 21 November 2025. Books can be sent to UK addresses only.
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📚 BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚
These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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October 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
📚 BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚
These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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Bonanza book give-away here #oracy fans. To enter, click the post below, follow @oracycam.bsky.social and hit 'repost'...
📚 BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚
These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
Entry details below
These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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October 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Bonanza book give-away here #oracy fans. To enter, click the post below, follow @oracycam.bsky.social and hit 'repost'...
Bonanza book give-away here #oracy fans. To enter, click the post below, follow @oracycam.bsky.social and hit 'repost'...
📚 BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚
These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
Entry details below
These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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October 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Bonanza book give-away here #oracy fans. To enter, click the post below, follow @oracycam.bsky.social and hit 'repost'...
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Fantastic podcast with @rethinkingjames.bsky.social and @covingtonedu.bsky.social
James's book "Fear Is the Mind Killer" completely changed my view of what was possible in schools.
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James's book "Fear Is the Mind Killer" completely changed my view of what was possible in schools.
zencastr.com/z/aYhnizok
Confronting the Education Polycrisis w/ Dr. James Mannion by @humrespro
“The problems we face are not the fault of any single individual or organisation. They are often the by-product of good intentions. And yet, alongside children and young people and their parents and c...
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October 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Fantastic podcast with @rethinkingjames.bsky.social and @covingtonedu.bsky.social
James's book "Fear Is the Mind Killer" completely changed my view of what was possible in schools.
zencastr.com/z/aYhnizok
James's book "Fear Is the Mind Killer" completely changed my view of what was possible in schools.
zencastr.com/z/aYhnizok
After 20+ years of reading, writing, thinking, discussing & *doing* education, I feel like I’ve finally arrived at the point that needs to be made most forcefully
@realdavidc.bsky.social and I explore this idea in depth in S6E1(!): www.rethinking-ed.org/human-develo...
@crownhousepub.bsky.social
@realdavidc.bsky.social and I explore this idea in depth in S6E1(!): www.rethinking-ed.org/human-develo...
@crownhousepub.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
After 20+ years of reading, writing, thinking, discussing & *doing* education, I feel like I’ve finally arrived at the point that needs to be made most forcefully
@realdavidc.bsky.social and I explore this idea in depth in S6E1(!): www.rethinking-ed.org/human-develo...
@crownhousepub.bsky.social
@realdavidc.bsky.social and I explore this idea in depth in S6E1(!): www.rethinking-ed.org/human-develo...
@crownhousepub.bsky.social
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This will be great for anyone interested in the future of education.
One week today: the most exciting education event of the year!
At this "unconference" there will be no lengthy presentations, no slides, no being talked at... We will all be together for the whole day, working out how to make things better where we are.
Be there or be 🔲 Link below ⬇️
At this "unconference" there will be no lengthy presentations, no slides, no being talked at... We will all be together for the whole day, working out how to make things better where we are.
Be there or be 🔲 Link below ⬇️
October 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM
This will be great for anyone interested in the future of education.
Tomorrow (Wed 8th Oct), 11am-12noon UK time. We've had LOADS of sign-ups but there's room for more. It's free - FREE I TELLS YA - and you get the recordings for 6 months. There is basically no reason whatsoever not to smash that link
I have teamed up with the *wonderful* people at Hachette Learning to create a FREE 3-part taster course on Making Change Stick 😍
There will be 3 webinars on Oct 8, Nov 4, Dec 5, 11am-12noon UK time. You will receive the full recordings if you click the link.
Link below - hopefully see you soon!
There will be 3 webinars on Oct 8, Nov 4, Dec 5, 11am-12noon UK time. You will receive the full recordings if you click the link.
Link below - hopefully see you soon!
October 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Tomorrow (Wed 8th Oct), 11am-12noon UK time. We've had LOADS of sign-ups but there's room for more. It's free - FREE I TELLS YA - and you get the recordings for 6 months. There is basically no reason whatsoever not to smash that link
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One week today: the most exciting education event of the year!
At this "unconference" there will be no lengthy presentations, no slides, no being talked at... We will all be together for the whole day, working out how to make things better where we are.
Be there or be 🔲 Link below ⬇️
At this "unconference" there will be no lengthy presentations, no slides, no being talked at... We will all be together for the whole day, working out how to make things better where we are.
Be there or be 🔲 Link below ⬇️
October 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
One week today: the most exciting education event of the year!
At this "unconference" there will be no lengthy presentations, no slides, no being talked at... We will all be together for the whole day, working out how to make things better where we are.
Be there or be 🔲 Link below ⬇️
At this "unconference" there will be no lengthy presentations, no slides, no being talked at... We will all be together for the whole day, working out how to make things better where we are.
Be there or be 🔲 Link below ⬇️
One week today: the most exciting education event of the year!
At this "unconference" there will be no lengthy presentations, no slides, no being talked at... We will all be together for the whole day, working out how to make things better where we are.
Be there or be 🔲 Link below ⬇️
At this "unconference" there will be no lengthy presentations, no slides, no being talked at... We will all be together for the whole day, working out how to make things better where we are.
Be there or be 🔲 Link below ⬇️
October 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
One week today: the most exciting education event of the year!
At this "unconference" there will be no lengthy presentations, no slides, no being talked at... We will all be together for the whole day, working out how to make things better where we are.
Be there or be 🔲 Link below ⬇️
At this "unconference" there will be no lengthy presentations, no slides, no being talked at... We will all be together for the whole day, working out how to make things better where we are.
Be there or be 🔲 Link below ⬇️
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I often think at conferences that I could do with the same time after a talk just to discuss it - well here’s a chance for loads of discussion :) I’ll be going along in person, hope to see some others there!
This amazing event is both online and face-to-face, so wherever you are in the world, you will be most welcome! It's an 'unconference' designed to crowd-source ideas for how we might increase wellbeing within the constraints of the current system #wearethesystem
Link 👇
Link 👇
September 30, 2025 at 8:05 AM
I often think at conferences that I could do with the same time after a talk just to discuss it - well here’s a chance for loads of discussion :) I’ll be going along in person, hope to see some others there!
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This amazing event is both online and face-to-face, so wherever you are in the world, you will be most welcome! It's an 'unconference' designed to crowd-source ideas for how we might increase wellbeing within the constraints of the current system #wearethesystem
Link 👇
Link 👇
September 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
This amazing event is both online and face-to-face, so wherever you are in the world, you will be most welcome! It's an 'unconference' designed to crowd-source ideas for how we might increase wellbeing within the constraints of the current system #wearethesystem
Link 👇
Link 👇
I have teamed up with the *wonderful* people at Hachette Learning to create a FREE 3-part taster course on Making Change Stick 😍
There will be 3 webinars on Oct 8, Nov 4, Dec 5, 11am-12noon UK time. You will receive the full recordings if you click the link.
Link below - hopefully see you soon!
There will be 3 webinars on Oct 8, Nov 4, Dec 5, 11am-12noon UK time. You will receive the full recordings if you click the link.
Link below - hopefully see you soon!
September 30, 2025 at 7:45 AM
I have teamed up with the *wonderful* people at Hachette Learning to create a FREE 3-part taster course on Making Change Stick 😍
There will be 3 webinars on Oct 8, Nov 4, Dec 5, 11am-12noon UK time. You will receive the full recordings if you click the link.
Link below - hopefully see you soon!
There will be 3 webinars on Oct 8, Nov 4, Dec 5, 11am-12noon UK time. You will receive the full recordings if you click the link.
Link below - hopefully see you soon!
This amazing event is both online and face-to-face, so wherever you are in the world, you will be most welcome! It's an 'unconference' designed to crowd-source ideas for how we might increase wellbeing within the constraints of the current system #wearethesystem
Link 👇
Link 👇
September 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
This amazing event is both online and face-to-face, so wherever you are in the world, you will be most welcome! It's an 'unconference' designed to crowd-source ideas for how we might increase wellbeing within the constraints of the current system #wearethesystem
Link 👇
Link 👇
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A good book and a good wine.
@rethinkingjames.bsky.social
@rethinkingjames.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 10:21 AM
A good book and a good wine.
@rethinkingjames.bsky.social
@rethinkingjames.bsky.social
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This week on the Rethinking Education Podcast, @jazampawfarr.bsky.social joins @rethinkingjames.bsky.social & @realdavidc.bsky.social to dive into the big themes of her new book - covering hope, “trauma tourism,” & the everyday heroes who changed her life.
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PODCAST | Rethinking Education
In this podcast, we take Wells at his word. Hosted by Dr James Mannion (UK), Rethinking Education features in-depth conversations with interesting people about how we might tweak the education system…
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September 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
This week on the Rethinking Education Podcast, @jazampawfarr.bsky.social joins @rethinkingjames.bsky.social & @realdavidc.bsky.social to dive into the big themes of her new book - covering hope, “trauma tourism,” & the everyday heroes who changed her life.
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I'm starting to get some *wonderful* messages about Making Change Stick now that school leaders have had the chance to read it 😍
Check out my pod chat with Ollie Lovell here: open.spotify.com/episode/1gxX...
And check out the free taster course here: makingchangestick.co
Check out my pod chat with Ollie Lovell here: open.spotify.com/episode/1gxX...
And check out the free taster course here: makingchangestick.co
September 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I'm starting to get some *wonderful* messages about Making Change Stick now that school leaders have had the chance to read it 😍
Check out my pod chat with Ollie Lovell here: open.spotify.com/episode/1gxX...
And check out the free taster course here: makingchangestick.co
Check out my pod chat with Ollie Lovell here: open.spotify.com/episode/1gxX...
And check out the free taster course here: makingchangestick.co
Do you believe it’s possible - and necessary - to reconfigure our education system to prioritise human thriving? Join us on Sat 11th October - face to face or online...
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September 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Do you believe it’s possible - and necessary - to reconfigure our education system to prioritise human thriving? Join us on Sat 11th October - face to face or online...
www.eventbrite.com/e/everybody-...
www.eventbrite.com/e/everybody-...
And they say you shouldn't meet your heroes...
Wonderful afternoon setting the world to rights with @audreyt.org and Gisele Chou, co-authors (among many others) of the uber-fascinating and inspiring Plurality
Geeking out at the Ashmolean with @teamsquarepeg.bsky.social & the amazing Finn!
Wonderful afternoon setting the world to rights with @audreyt.org and Gisele Chou, co-authors (among many others) of the uber-fascinating and inspiring Plurality
Geeking out at the Ashmolean with @teamsquarepeg.bsky.social & the amazing Finn!
September 2, 2025 at 9:42 PM
And they say you shouldn't meet your heroes...
Wonderful afternoon setting the world to rights with @audreyt.org and Gisele Chou, co-authors (among many others) of the uber-fascinating and inspiring Plurality
Geeking out at the Ashmolean with @teamsquarepeg.bsky.social & the amazing Finn!
Wonderful afternoon setting the world to rights with @audreyt.org and Gisele Chou, co-authors (among many others) of the uber-fascinating and inspiring Plurality
Geeking out at the Ashmolean with @teamsquarepeg.bsky.social & the amazing Finn!
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This song remains incredibly relevant in 2025.
Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes ft Teddy Pendergrass
performing "wake up everybody"
Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes ft Teddy Pendergrass
performing "wake up everybody"
August 27, 2025 at 12:24 PM
This song remains incredibly relevant in 2025.
Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes ft Teddy Pendergrass
performing "wake up everybody"
Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes ft Teddy Pendergrass
performing "wake up everybody"
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There is more to human development than learning about subjects
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There is more to human development than learning about subjects
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August 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
*** NEW POST ***
There is more to human development than learning about subjects
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There is more to human development than learning about subjects
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Thought-provoking stuff from @rethinkingjames.bsky.social and a nice little surprise ending….
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There is more to human development than learning about subjects
This feels like a strange thing to have to point out, but we are where we are...
open.substack.com
August 23, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Thought-provoking stuff from @rethinkingjames.bsky.social and a nice little surprise ending….
open.substack.com/pub/drjamesm...
open.substack.com/pub/drjamesm...
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The opportunity and ideas presented here are lovely. Not sure about how much I agree with taking away too many exam/GCSE courses as they lead to flexibility later in life and I believe each offer different skills rather than just knowledge retrieval, but I love the nano course ideas in this.
August 16, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The opportunity and ideas presented here are lovely. Not sure about how much I agree with taking away too many exam/GCSE courses as they lead to flexibility later in life and I believe each offer different skills rather than just knowledge retrieval, but I love the nano course ideas in this.