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@turquoise0val.bsky.social
I develop CPD for teachers. Weaver, parent, pet owner.
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I realise it’s falling on political deaf ears, but to make it incredibly simple for everyone, Brexit is the problem, reverse it and there will be more money, a lot.
The Tories lied to get Brexit, it happened, it’s awful and everyone is poorer.
I’m tired of being poorer.
October 30, 2024 at 4:43 PM
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Still love these two reviews that were left for this Halloween doll on the Asda website.
October 30, 2024 at 10:50 AM
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'Marketed by its estate agents as “a paradise for those with a penchant for sporting pursuits, from world-class fishing on the illustrious River Coquet to pheasant and grouse shooting”, Rothbury estate has now been bought by the federation of charities, which plans to restore it for nature.'
Wildlife Trusts buy Rothbury estate in largest land sale in England in 30 years
Charities plan to create flagship for nature recovery on 3,850-hectare portion of estate sold by Duke of Northumberland’s son
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2024 at 8:17 AM
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0ver 14 years in Government, Tories helped a couple of hundred millionaires become billionaires...

It's no coincidence that over the same period, our taxes increased, public spending decreased, the NHS crumbled, wages declined, child proverty increased, & councils lost funding.
October 28, 2024 at 5:44 PM
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When talking to my gammony brother-in-law, to pass the time and hope his rants end soon I alphabetise my replies. "Ah ok" "but are you sure" etc. Z is the most difficult.
October 28, 2024 at 5:25 PM
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if stranger things was british
October 27, 2024 at 2:54 AM
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I’m pausing from my Saturday of lying on the sofa with an arm over my face to say, I would like this a lot.
October 26, 2024 at 2:53 PM
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The clocks go back tonight, so here’s a nice opportunity to listen to our episode of You’re Dead To Me about the incredibly fascinating history of timekeeping - this is possibly my fave ever episode out of 120!

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
You're Dead to Me - The History of Timekeeping - BBC Sounds
Join Greg Jenner at the literal beginning of time to explore the history of timekeeping.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 26, 2024 at 9:25 PM
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Loving reading this treasure trove of school leadership blogs from the Research Schools Network. researchschool.org.uk/news
Blog Posts
The latest in news, evidence and events from the Research Schools Network
researchschool.org.uk
September 29, 2024 at 7:17 PM
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Right wing media have really turned up the attacks on Labour & Starmer over the last few weeks.

Headline after headline that is just nonsense but anything to make Tories look like saints who have done nothing wrong!

We know the truth & we can see what the goverment are really doing.
October 5, 2024 at 7:41 PM
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From @marymyatt.bsky.social: "There’s increasing interest in developing oracy, & I’m doing a webinar with @creativehigg.bsky.social on building a culture of belonging which is part of Rachel’s whole-school oracy programme,
Mon 23 Sep 4pm, free to access." huhacademy.typeform.com/FMV-23sep24?...
Finding My Voice: Fingerprint Culture
Finding My Voice - free CPD on Monday 23 September at 4pm
huhacademy.typeform.com
September 15, 2024 at 2:14 PM
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September 6, 2024 at 9:17 PM
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Hey #EduSky want to improve your knowledge of Middle Leadership? Then the MLM online course is for you!
This year I only have time to run one cohort which starts on 13th Nov.
Group discounts available
Code: MRbluesky for 35% off for a limited time! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/middle-lea...

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Middle Leadership Mastery Online course 24-25
The course to provide school middle leaders with the knowledge and skills they need to flourish in their role.
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September 3, 2024 at 3:19 PM
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Russia is now bombing Ukrainian playgrounds and orphanages.
September 1, 2024 at 10:55 PM
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“A GCSE is a measure of how you performed in a particular set of tests at a particular moment in your life. It is not a measure of your worth nor a reflection of your future potential”

Important reflections on GCSE results from Dr Naomi Fisher.

naomicfisher.substack.com/p/its-gcse-r...
It's GCSE Results Day
Five Things All Young People (and Adults) Should Know About GCSEs
naomicfisher.substack.com
August 26, 2024 at 8:30 AM
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I used to be Misery Knob and The Paps. Then I had a hysterectomy and now I'm Pensioners Bush.
I feel like Tasmanian place names have a little something for everyone.

Tag yourself, I'm "Ding Dong Rainforest"
August 26, 2024 at 4:23 PM
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and here is the map of the shipping forecast
offshore sailors in the uk like the near poetic rhythm of the forecast
August 26, 2024 at 8:19 AM
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I think all humans should get at least 3 months off per year to create stuff. Art, side projects, writing, etc.

And if they don't feel creative it's okay, that time would belong to them.
August 19, 2024 at 5:36 PM
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Next time you’re waiting for the District Line at Sloane Square Station check out the rather uninspiring & hefty green iron pipe, suspended from girders, that runs above the platform & railway tracks. This is what’s left of the River Westbourne, one of London’s hidden rivers 1/
August 19, 2024 at 2:01 PM
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Happy World Photography Day!

Or, to put it another way, a handy excuse to share some images of my epic night time photo adventures on the impossible stones of the Giant's Causeway!
August 19, 2024 at 8:49 PM
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I really and truly dislike this part about Outlook. Ooof.
Why is there no way to accept those outlook calendar invites without them suddenly vanishing from your inbox.

(Yes, today seems to be a day of a lot of small gripes)
August 19, 2024 at 9:02 PM
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We can't believe it's been 4 years! 😱

In 2020, we released the Great Teaching Toolkit: Evidence Review!

Translated into six languages, downloaded over 250,000 times, and referenced by many!

How have you used the Evidence Review to inform your school's teaching practices?

hubs.la/Q02BRvQ-0
Great Teaching Toolkit: Evidence Review
A free resource for teachers & leaders describing each element of the Model for Great Teaching
hubs.la
August 19, 2024 at 9:15 AM
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Today I learned that in Newcastle's metro system they have a station called Wallsend because it's the end of Hadrian's Wall

And since it's the edge of the Roman Empire, the signs have Latin on them
August 18, 2024 at 9:19 PM
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August 18, 2024 at 6:01 PM