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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 9h

Even when told about DLD lots of people don't seem to get what it is. And so we asked the experts, people with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder). One young person said DLD was 'trying to learn, but the words won't click.'
How do you explain DLD to others?
#DLDday
#DevLangDis

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Cara Maree @carateaches.bsky.social · 16h

Thanks to Joe for reading Reforming Lessons, so I don't have to!

Joe Hanley @joehanley.bsky.social · 1d

My review of Nick Gibb's Reforming Lessons is now available on @yorkshirebylines.co.uk:

"This book unavoidably feels like a desperate attempt by a long-standing minister to safeguard his legacy from the reality of the education system he left behind"
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/educati...

Gibb it a rest! A review of Nick Gibb’s Reforming Lessons

Nick Gibb’s Reforming Lessons aims to defend his ministerial legacy, but instead reads like a desperate attempt to rewrite England’s education failures

yorkshirebylines.co.uk

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 6d

Leaders say debates on immigration, race and St George’s flags have caused multiple complex repercussions in schools, yet there has been no guidance or assistance from the government

Schools criticise support ‘vacuum’ as racial tensions rise

Concerned leaders tell Tes the government has not equipped them to deal with debates on immigration, race and St George’s flags

www.tes.com

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 6d

Finally, an article that at least touches on teaching quality and staff workload issues. Not that it suggests any viable alternatives to the current state of play. (And for 'colleges' in the headline, read 'universities', a telling choice of nomenclature.

Grade deflation, overcrowding and ‘chaos’ as colleges scr...

Russell group hoovers up international students to stave off budget deficit fears

observer.co.uk

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 7d

An admirably clear statement from Board of Deputies of British Jews and Jewish Leadership Council

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Cara Maree @carateaches.bsky.social · 10d

Fantastic! I'm so glad the team stuck it out, despite the battle created by the naysayers.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 11d

Violent crime leading to injury is falling in every borough.

This progress is thanks to our police and prevention through my London Violence Reduction Unit. One violent crime is one too many, which is why we will continue working to build a safer London for everyone.

Sadiq Khan hits back at ‘misinformation’ as data shows fall in crimes

The mayor of London has hit back at politicians “spreading misinformation” about safety in the capital

www.mylondon.news

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Barbara Bleiman @barbarableiman.bsky.social · 11d

Another email from an English teacher this morning about the appalling NATIONAL SCANDAL of GCSE English marking. They gave their permission to quote the email in full & I want to share it because it is so shocking. What are Ofqual & DfE doing about this?

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 11d

Did you know ICE is holding a disabled advocate and whistleblower who helped shut down one of their detention centres?

Alma Bowman is a 58 year old woman from Georgia who spent 30 months in ICE custody during the first Trump regime.

When released she became a fearless advocate for detainees 🧵

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Babel: The Language Magazine @babelzine.bsky.social · 17d

📅 A reminder that National Linguistics Day is coming up in November! @linguisticshq.bsky.social
📚 Get a free set of Babels for your school, college or library to celebrate

📧 Contact [email protected]

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Alex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · 27d

🚨 NEW POST 🚨

‘Adaptive teaching: Stretch and challenge’

“We can ensure high prior attainers are not bored, or go unchallenged, as much as we rightly focus on supporting struggling students not to fall behind their peers.”

alexquigley.co.uk/adaptive-tea...

Adaptive teaching: Stretch and challenge

"A precocious child," Miss Honey said, "is one that shows amazing intelligence early on. You are an unbelievably precocious child.” "Am I really?" Matilda asked. Adaptive teaching is usually discus...

alexquigley.co.uk

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Laura McInerney @missmc.bsky.social · Aug 31

I started teaching just after 7/7 in a mainly Muslim school.

At the time, Islamaphobia was running high.

I remember asking a Yr8 girl how it affected her and the nonchalantly delivered answer still chills:

“*shrugs* We get spat on more now, I guess”

MORE. That’s what racism does. To young girls.

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Cara Maree @carateaches.bsky.social · Aug 22

Absolutely agree with this thread!

Sandy Leaton Gray @drleatongray.bsky.social · Aug 20

1/ Michael Gove reshaped English education more than any minister since 1944. His reforms continue to structure the present despite many changes of Government. A thread.

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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · Aug 7

Quite the interview 🙌🏼 with one of our v own fellows @katherinerundell.bsky.social
#Reading
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Radical with Amol Rajan - Books v Screens: Why Every School Needs a Library (Katherine Rundell) - BBC Sounds

Children’s author Katherine Rundell on the crisis of reading amongst kids.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · Jul 5

Quite important for the future of especially Humanities but also Social Sciences. With a sharing link for 3 non-subscribers. on.ft.com/44i1pcN

How to get children reading again

Fewer young people are reading for pleasure than ever before, with broad economic and social consequences. Can the trend be reversed?

www.ft.com

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · Jun 3

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Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · May 23

🔗 Useful link 🔗

“Efficiency is a problem that’s hidden in English...”
How do we move students beyond plot recall and technique-spotting to something deeper?

This powerful read from Chris Curtis @Xris32 reframes how we teach authorial intent.

📖 Read now: t.co/Kxu7mDeugg

#LitdriveCPD #EnglishCPD

Making writers sexy and appealing - Part 1 (author's intent)

'We conclude that children appear to prioritise efficiency over completeness when reading, generating inferences spontaneously only when the...

t.co

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · May 18

A must read

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Cara Maree @carateaches.bsky.social · May 10

Such a beautiful gate. Invites you to open it!

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A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · May 4

“A woman who lost a #kidney, her womb and parts of her vagina and bowel due to #endometriosis has urged others to fight for a #diagnosis of what she has described as a "silent assassin".”: buff.ly/rzMSlCx

via bbc
#ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness

Leeds endometriosis sufferer's warning over 'silent assassin'

Stacey, from Leeds, underwent robotic surgery after one of her kidneys failed due to the condition.

buff.ly

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Alex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · May 3

🚨 NEW POST 🚨

‘Learning Barriers, not labels’

“Would you teach differently if you were to learn about the designation of the special educational need?”

alexquigley.co.uk/learning-bar...

Learning barriers, not labels

Let me introduce you to James. James finds it hard to articulate his thoughts due to limits to his vocabulary and a difficulty in understanding complex language in class. He can rely on simple words,...

alexquigley.co.uk

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Cara Maree @carateaches.bsky.social · Apr 30

I reckon it depends whether they gave AI the markscheme and indicative content - could work quite well

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Long Covid Advocacy @longcovidadvoc.com · Apr 28

👩‍💻 Call for 5 research centres focused on specific areas for #ME

Plan builds on the DecodeME study

Experts state the "paucity of researchers" coming into the field and urgent steps for a vibrant new research ecosystem 🌱

🖇️ tinyurl.com/38xrdjad

Alt text:
"Graphic with a modern building featuring a sweeping wooden roof under a blue sky. Text reads: 'ME News – Eleanor Hayward. Scientists call for research hubs to solve mystery of ME. Chronic fatigue syndrome affects about 400,000 people in the UK, but there is no diagnostic test or effective treatment. Source: The Times, 28th April 2025.'"

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Laura Kelly @tortietabby.bsky.social · Apr 16

100% this. Can’t understand why these toxic campaigners choose to focus their energy and hatred towards a minority of people just trying to live their lives when it is cisgender men who are perpetrating violence against women on a daily basis. Solidarity with trans people now and always.

Charlotte Lydia Riley @lottelydia.bsky.social · Apr 16

94% of the people raped in the UK are women, and 98% of the people arrested for rape or sexual assault are men. And — to repeat — around 3% of *reported* rapes result in a conviction. If you are looking for a feminist campaign, put down the LARGE GAMETES placard and start screaming at the CPS.

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · Apr 17

Most teachers believe the level of support for pupils with SEND has decreased in the past five years, according to new @nasuwt-official.bsky.social research

Most teachers have seen a drop in SEND support

Four in 10 teachers say the number of specialist support staff working with pupils with SEND in their school has fallen, NASUWT polling shows

www.tes.com

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