It's also the reason why teacher leave - myself included.

How did we get here? Gove, academisation, profiteering, gaslighting, changes which have led to initial teacher training focusing less on theory and more on how to 'deliver' rather than 'teach' a lesson. How will it all end up I wonder?

The word 'play' in many KS1 settings is viewed with similar disdain. There's little surprise that many children express behavioral issues, with lessons comprised of bums on seats and staring at a PowerPoint for most of their day. So many children disengaged from such an early age.

Happy Xmas xx

Tell me you've watched Fleabag as that's a definite must if you haven't! Motherland too - that's back on i player if you've not seen that. 😊

What!! 😅 Have you seen Friday night dinner, Alma's not normal, the Detectorists? Just a few to get you started with x

So much for the empty words on focusing on improving pupil/staff well being and on retention. Awful proposals which will lead to even more accountability measures and anxiety for all involved.

@emmahardymp.bsky.social Have a word with Bridget if you ever see her in passing please. We need someone to help save our sanity! 😊