Simone Beach
@simonebeach.bsky.social
Headteacher of the primary school I went to when I was little. Worked here for over 20 years and still love it. We were evacuated 16/01/23. Can’t wait to be back together as one school. Also love books.
Collective cohesion is talked about so much but this article really unpicks how we might achieve that in our school.
The point about remaining constantly aware of the challenges faced by our communities really resonated with me.
The point about remaining constantly aware of the challenges faced by our communities really resonated with me.
𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗴 - 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀
I couldn’t help but marvel at the flock of the birds this evening. I had to revisit my blog on murmurations and complex organisations
paulkainsworth.wordpress.com/2024/02/10/m...
I couldn’t help but marvel at the flock of the birds this evening. I had to revisit my blog on murmurations and complex organisations
paulkainsworth.wordpress.com/2024/02/10/m...
Murmurations: Achieving Harmony Across Complex Organisations
In a recent blog post, I discussed the concept of “Flying in Formation.” The idea is that within a small school, teachers can enhance their consistency by evaluating their practices and…
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November 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Collective cohesion is talked about so much but this article really unpicks how we might achieve that in our school.
The point about remaining constantly aware of the challenges faced by our communities really resonated with me.
The point about remaining constantly aware of the challenges faced by our communities really resonated with me.
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Next Saturday is UlverSTEM, our 8th year of bringing an entirely free day of interactive STEM activities to the Furness area, last year we had almost 2,000 people attending, we’ll have shows & stalls & a huge range of interactive fun for all the family. Please join us! 🔭🧪⚗️🧬👩🏻🔬🧑🏻💻
November 9, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Next Saturday is UlverSTEM, our 8th year of bringing an entirely free day of interactive STEM activities to the Furness area, last year we had almost 2,000 people attending, we’ll have shows & stalls & a huge range of interactive fun for all the family. Please join us! 🔭🧪⚗️🧬👩🏻🔬🧑🏻💻
“Schools are brimming with blessings”
Yes to this! Deliberately making the effort to notice them, no matter how small, is where we find the joy 🥰
Yes to this! Deliberately making the effort to notice them, no matter how small, is where we find the joy 🥰
November 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
“Schools are brimming with blessings”
Yes to this! Deliberately making the effort to notice them, no matter how small, is where we find the joy 🥰
Yes to this! Deliberately making the effort to notice them, no matter how small, is where we find the joy 🥰
How amazing is this! 💗
This year's royalties for The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading have arrived (£5477.65).
As promised, this money has been donated to Malaria Consortium.
This brings the running total donated (with Gift Aid) to about £57,000 in four years.
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As promised, this money has been donated to Malaria Consortium.
This brings the running total donated (with Gift Aid) to about £57,000 in four years.
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This year's royalties for The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading have arrived.
As promised, this money has been donated to Malaria Consortium.
This brings the running total donated (with Gift Aid) to a little above £50,000 in three years.
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As promised, this money has been donated to Malaria Consortium.
This brings the running total donated (with Gift Aid) to a little above £50,000 in three years.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:14 PM
How amazing is this! 💗
I had a great time at Barrow Library this afternoon for the “After the Fire” book launch and heritage exhibition.
Can’t wait to add these to our school library.
@lyndondraws.bsky.social
Can’t wait to add these to our school library.
@lyndondraws.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I had a great time at Barrow Library this afternoon for the “After the Fire” book launch and heritage exhibition.
Can’t wait to add these to our school library.
@lyndondraws.bsky.social
Can’t wait to add these to our school library.
@lyndondraws.bsky.social
“The story of Sacred Heart and its place in residents’ hearts is far from over”
Hopefully the public engagement meetings will answer people’s questions.
My mam, me and my kids all attended this school. I’ve only ever worked here. I get people feeling strongly.
www.nwemail.co.uk/news/2559951...
Hopefully the public engagement meetings will answer people’s questions.
My mam, me and my kids all attended this school. I’ve only ever worked here. I get people feeling strongly.
www.nwemail.co.uk/news/2559951...
Plans to demolish Barrow school building spark mixed reactions
Plans to demolish Sacred Heart Primary School’s building in Barrow have sparked debate among locals after the formal planning application was…
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November 8, 2025 at 8:32 AM
“The story of Sacred Heart and its place in residents’ hearts is far from over”
Hopefully the public engagement meetings will answer people’s questions.
My mam, me and my kids all attended this school. I’ve only ever worked here. I get people feeling strongly.
www.nwemail.co.uk/news/2559951...
Hopefully the public engagement meetings will answer people’s questions.
My mam, me and my kids all attended this school. I’ve only ever worked here. I get people feeling strongly.
www.nwemail.co.uk/news/2559951...
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Today is the 75th anniversary of the publication of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Yeah, you thought you couldn’t feel any more ancient today!
November 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Today is the 75th anniversary of the publication of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Yeah, you thought you couldn’t feel any more ancient today!
It’s been a long week and I’m definitely ready for home but this little robin has other ideas.
November 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It’s been a long week and I’m definitely ready for home but this little robin has other ideas.
“My friend, Billy Whiskers” is such a charming story with the most beautiful illustrations.
@dc-litchfield.bsky.social
I loved reading it to Class 2 this afternoon and they definitely enjoyed it 💗📚
They all wanted to be first to borrow it from our school library.
@dc-litchfield.bsky.social
I loved reading it to Class 2 this afternoon and they definitely enjoyed it 💗📚
They all wanted to be first to borrow it from our school library.
November 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
“My friend, Billy Whiskers” is such a charming story with the most beautiful illustrations.
@dc-litchfield.bsky.social
I loved reading it to Class 2 this afternoon and they definitely enjoyed it 💗📚
They all wanted to be first to borrow it from our school library.
@dc-litchfield.bsky.social
I loved reading it to Class 2 this afternoon and they definitely enjoyed it 💗📚
They all wanted to be first to borrow it from our school library.
“Talent management isn’t a luxury. It’s equity work.”
🔥Remember, remember...
Where there is fire, there's probably plenty of talent too.
My reflections on why tackling inequality depends on us having the right people in place.
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/remember-r...
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#People #Learning #Strengths #Talent
Where there is fire, there's probably plenty of talent too.
My reflections on why tackling inequality depends on us having the right people in place.
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/remember-r...
@gallup.com @thefea.bsky.social
#People #Learning #Strengths #Talent
Remember, remember...
Where there's fire, there's probably some talent
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November 7, 2025 at 6:48 AM
“Talent management isn’t a luxury. It’s equity work.”
How special are our peripatetic music teachers 💗
Our children had a great session today. Thank you Ely Wilson for exposing our children to different music styles and for boosting their confidence 🎻
Our children had a great session today. Thank you Ely Wilson for exposing our children to different music styles and for boosting their confidence 🎻
November 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
How special are our peripatetic music teachers 💗
Our children had a great session today. Thank you Ely Wilson for exposing our children to different music styles and for boosting their confidence 🎻
Our children had a great session today. Thank you Ely Wilson for exposing our children to different music styles and for boosting their confidence 🎻
Yaaas! Mr Beach in Milan at a motorbike show but I’m the one living my best life 🍷📺
November 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Yaaas! Mr Beach in Milan at a motorbike show but I’m the one living my best life 🍷📺
Hats off to the early years team today.
They are a special bunch who recognise the benefits for our children of being outside in nature despite the weather.
They are a special bunch who recognise the benefits for our children of being outside in nature despite the weather.
November 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Hats off to the early years team today.
They are a special bunch who recognise the benefits for our children of being outside in nature despite the weather.
They are a special bunch who recognise the benefits for our children of being outside in nature despite the weather.
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A needed reflection on the aspirations narrative
November 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
A needed reflection on the aspirations narrative
Totally agree. It makes me so sad when other routes and pathways to fulfilling employment are devalued by some.
A needed reflection on the aspirations narrative
November 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Totally agree. It makes me so sad when other routes and pathways to fulfilling employment are devalued by some.
Today was flier drop day.
Still a long way to go but I can’t wait for our school to be all back together again.
Still a long way to go but I can’t wait for our school to be all back together again.
November 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Today was flier drop day.
Still a long way to go but I can’t wait for our school to be all back together again.
Still a long way to go but I can’t wait for our school to be all back together again.
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🚨 Reform the National Funding Formula 🚨
Previous changes to the NFF have had a disproportionately negative impact on schools in deprived areas.
We're calling for it to be reformed to rebalance funding back towards schools that need it the most.
Previous changes to the NFF have had a disproportionately negative impact on schools in deprived areas.
We're calling for it to be reformed to rebalance funding back towards schools that need it the most.
November 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Yay 🥳 hello you!
@a-mymaguire.bsky.social
@a-mymaguire.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Yay 🥳 hello you!
@a-mymaguire.bsky.social
@a-mymaguire.bsky.social
Yep, non negotiables = tick box culture.
Non negotiables constrain our amazing teams. We need to trust our teachers.
Also I think non negotiables get in the way of excellence.
Non negotiables constrain our amazing teams. We need to trust our teachers.
Also I think non negotiables get in the way of excellence.
NEW POST
Almost every school I know has a list of Teaching and Learning or curriculum "non-negotiables." But is that a good term to use in schools?
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
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Almost every school I know has a list of Teaching and Learning or curriculum "non-negotiables." But is that a good term to use in schools?
Please share if you can 🙏🙏
substack.com/home/post/p-...
November 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Yep, non negotiables = tick box culture.
Non negotiables constrain our amazing teams. We need to trust our teachers.
Also I think non negotiables get in the way of excellence.
Non negotiables constrain our amazing teams. We need to trust our teachers.
Also I think non negotiables get in the way of excellence.
Loony left ✌️
The back pack gives me away for sure 😂
The back pack gives me away for sure 😂
November 2, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Loony left ✌️
The back pack gives me away for sure 😂
The back pack gives me away for sure 😂
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Save the date and come and join us 🙂💜🩵
November 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Save the date and come and join us 🙂💜🩵
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🚪 I don’t think we can simply talk about ‘opening’ doors of opportunity anymore. Especially for young people from low income backgrounds.
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/blow-the-b...
#Position #Place #Privilege
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/blow-the-b...
#Position #Place #Privilege
"Blow the bloody doors off"
Navigating place and privilege
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November 2, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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The government has pledged 6,500 more teachers – but they won’t help to close the disadvantage gap unless we target them at the schools most in need, writes Chris Paterson of @theeef.bsky.social
Will the extra teachers go to the schools most in need?
The government's teacher pledge will only help to close the disadvantage gap if we first address a fundamental imbalance in our system, writes the EEF’s Chris Paterson
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November 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The government has pledged 6,500 more teachers – but they won’t help to close the disadvantage gap unless we target them at the schools most in need, writes Chris Paterson of @theeef.bsky.social