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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 21d

Reform's plans to end indefinite leave to remain go to the post I wrote last week on their slide towards chaotic authoritarianism.

The British constitution would allow them to do it if they had a majority but at vast cost to our society and way of life.

samf.substack.com/p/the-route-...

The route to chaotic authoritarianism

Why Reform’s deportation plan would have consequences well beyond asylum

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Cat Batch @catbatch.bsky.social · Jun 3

My MAT leave starts next week, so starting to wind down by waving goodbye on here until October!

My wonderful team will be carrying on the incredible work we do to train history teachers while I take on a new challenge over the next few months!

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The Institute for Fiscal Studies @theifs.bsky.social · May 22

NEW: Sure Start generated widespread, long-lasting benefits for children in education, health, absences, and SEND.

Every £1 of up-front spending on Sure Start could generate around £2 in total benefits over the long run.

THREAD on our new ‪@nuffieldfoundation.org‬-funded report:

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Chart shows the effects of Sure Start on academic achievements by age, SEN support by age, probability of hospitalisation by age and criminal behaviour up to age 16.

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · May 22

Sure Start centres saved UK government £2 for every £1 spent, study finds

New Labour initiative created ‘remarkably long-lasting’ health and education improvements, says report

and the Tories destroyed them

www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Sure Start centres saved UK government £2 for every £1 spent, study finds

New Labour initiative created ‘remarkably long-lasting’ health and education improvements, says report

www.theguardian.com

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Cat Batch @catbatch.bsky.social · May 14

Looks AMAZING (as expected) - how exciting ☺️

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · May 11

What Labour should be doing is creating a new narrative about immigration - about welcoming people who make a contribution but reducing the numbers who don't.

Pretending to be super tough pisses off liberals and won't be believed by Reform voters.

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Alex Ford @apf102.bsky.social · May 6

We would love to see lots of new teachers sharing the histories they think need to be told!

PLUS - anything you submit to the Planning Lab will automatically be entered into our Curriculum PATHS Ethical Awards: curriculumpaths.schoolshistoryproject.co.uk/2025/03/22/e...

Ethical History Teaching Awards - SHP Curriculum PATHS Blog

The SHP Curriculum PATHS Council are seeking to recognise the amazing work of teachers all over the UK, who put ethics at the heart of their history curriculum planning. We are launching two new award...

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Alex Ford @apf102.bsky.social · May 6

The Planning Lab builds on the work of the Curriculum PATHS Planning Hub but for work you have not yet fully tested in classes. Why not get some inspiration here and find out what Curriculum PATHS is all about: padlet.com/cpaths/shp-c...

You can submit things solo or work together on a submission.

SHP Curriculum PATHS - Sharing Hub

On this page you can browse or search for history units planned by Curriculum PATHS members. Each unit is grounded in the Curriculum PATHS Ethical Principles and is shared as an invitation for profess...

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Alex Ford @apf102.bsky.social · May 6

Are you a beginning / trainee #historyteacher? Think history can help young people reflect on issues of truth and justice in a complex world? Want to share your ideas with others?

Why not contribute to the @1972shp.bsky.social Curriculum PATHS Planning Lab. padlet.com/cpaths/shp-c...

SHP Curriculum PATHS - ITE Planning Lab

On this page you can create and browse ethical history plans created by beginning teachers. We hope this is an opportunity for professional experimentation. Instructions on submitting your experimenta...

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Colin McCormick @colinmccormick.bsky.social · May 1

OUT NOW! Amazon or Waterstones or email [email protected]
Subject: Book order. @katieamery.bsky.social @corinnefowler.bsky.social @sathnam.bsky.social @richkhistory.bsky.social @msquinnhistory.bsky.social @oblaize.bsky.social @justice2history.bsky.social @hughrichards.bsky.social

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Cat Batch @catbatch.bsky.social · Apr 29

The Ireland series on @empirepoduk.bsky.social is so, so worthy of your time. I've loved Irish history for a long time (shout out to @liverpooluni.bsky.social Irish Studies modules!) - but it should have more awareness amongst our history teachers. The parallels with wider Empire are fascinating.

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Cat Batch @catbatch.bsky.social · Apr 28

A much needed long weekend in the SW with friends. Helped along by the sunshine ☀️

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Cat Batch @catbatch.bsky.social · Apr 23

Check out Geography, Music and Science Subject Development Lead roles within our fantastic subject team. We’re hugely proud to place subject specificity at the heart of our teacher training and ECT programmes.

Dr David Preece @doctorpreece.bsky.social · Apr 23

PS. We also have Music and Science roles available – so if you know some great colleagues, please do share! www.teachfirst.org.uk/working-teac...

Vacancies | Teach FirstCopy to clipboardcautionchatcheck-offcheck-onclosecog-offcog-ondownfirst-pagehome-offhome-oninfolast-pagemailminusmobilemorenextpdfpersonplayplusprevquestionradio-offradio-onret...

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Dr David Preece @doctorpreece.bsky.social · Apr 23

Since 2022, Teach First has run our unique two year Initial Teacher Education programme led by a Head of Geography (me!), and supported by expert Subject Development Leads. We’re one of the largest training programmes in the country, and we’re recruiting to add a fourth to the team!

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Cat Batch @catbatch.bsky.social · Apr 12

Horrendous news. Dawn‘s expertise was inspiring, collaborative, and genuine in the pursuit of better education for pupils and teachers.

Sending love to friends and family at this heartbreaking time.

Ed Finch @edfinch.bsky.social · Apr 8

Friends who knew Dawn Cox - either on social media or in real life may not have heard the awful news that she was involved in a serious car accident a few days ago.
I'm heartbroken to say that Dawn passed away this morning. She will be remembered with so much love.

@missdcox.bsky.social

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Cat Batch @catbatch.bsky.social · Apr 7

Happy birthday ☺️

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Victoria Crooks @victoriacrooks.bsky.social · Apr 3

Feels like an apt moment to remind #historyteacher #politicsteacher colleagues in #EastMids that we're holding a conference on 26th April @uonsoe.bsky.social in collaboration with the Nottingham @histassoc.bsky.social History Teacher Network.

Ticketing closes 11th April. 🔥🍰🍰

#HistoryEducation

Victoria Crooks @victoriacrooks.bsky.social · Mar 20

#EastMids #historyteacher s, Nottingham @histassoc.bsky.social Teacher Network & @uonsoe.bsky.social with @uonhumanities.bsky.social are pleased to invite you our FREE conference 'Teaching the United States in the Age of Trump' on Sat 26th April. Tickets: shorturl.at/K4bNg

#HistoryEducation #UKEd

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Cat Batch @catbatch.bsky.social · Apr 2

Sending you both best wishes and keeping you in my thoughts.

Cat Batch @catbatch.bsky.social · Apr 2

This is a great, uncomfortable piece. Thanks for writing, Claire.

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Cat Batch @catbatch.bsky.social · Mar 30

Beautiful day 🌼

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Pete Jackson @petejackson.bsky.social · Mar 28

The Beyond Paradise - Death in Paradise double was a great start to the weekend!

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Suzanne Paul @suzpaul.bsky.social · Mar 26

Know anyone who might be interested in this excellent CDP opportunity working with our fabulous scientific archives and books? Please share!

Cambridge Collections Connections Communities @camglamresearch.bsky.social · Mar 25

🚨2025 AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership
First up:
The Hidden Gender of Collections: Women and the Curation of Scientific Heritage
@universityofleeds.bsky.social and
@theul.bsky.social

📅: 30 April 2025
🪶: [email protected]

Apply here👇
www.ccc.cam.ac.uk/initiatives/...
#GLAM

Cambridge University Library and University of Leeds - Collections Connections Communities

www.ccc.cam.ac.uk

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Cat Batch @catbatch.bsky.social · Mar 27

This morning’s gym session was soundtracked (finally) by @empirepoduk.bsky.social Ireland series. I’ve been meaning to get around to this for ages so was a treat to get started!

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History Teacher Educators' Network @htenuk.bsky.social · Mar 20

We are looking forward to seeing @htenuk.bsky.social colleagues tomorrow AM as we meet for our Spring Conference to hear from @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social & @knight-rupert.bsky.social & reflect on how their work might help us support & develop #historyteacher #HistoryEducation #TeacherEducation.

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Cat Batch @catbatch.bsky.social · Mar 20

Nowhere quite like home.

#Norfolk

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