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JenShute @jenshute.bsky.social · 16d

Great news. It must be soul-destroying to keep resitting an exam in which the content is mostly inapplicable in most jobs. I would advocate for most pupils to sit Functional Skills Maths Level 3, while those who have a strength in this subject could opt for GCSE Maths.

Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 16d

The curriculum review will support changing the current ‘inflexible approach’ to GCSE maths and English resits, its chair @beckyfrancis.bsky.social told trust leaders today #CSTConf25

Curriculum review will support change to ‘inflexible’ GCSE resits

Professor Becky Francis tells the Confederation of School Trusts conference that only 50 out of 3,000 17-year-olds who had achieved a grade 2 in GCSE maths went on to pass in the most recent round of…

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JenShute @jenshute.bsky.social · 27d

This is tragic...

JenShute @jenshute.bsky.social · Sep 18

On that, I challenged myself to present an ePoster rather than my usual go-to of a ppt presentation. Thank you to those of you who attended the session, asked thought-provoking questions, and offered interest and positivity in my work. I hope to be back for BERA 2026 with an update!

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JenShute @jenshute.bsky.social · Sep 18

Great to have attended my first British Educational Research Association (BERA) conference in Brighton last week! It was heartening and inspiring to attend some fascinating sessions on a range of topics, and my brain is fizzing with ideas and the drive to complete my PhD research.

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JenShute @jenshute.bsky.social · Aug 26

Thanks for including me - esteemed company indeed! Onwards for true inclusive education...

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Adam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · Jul 18

Today is World Listening Day so it's a good time to share this again...

An underlined quote in a book that reads as follows…

“The biggest communication
problem is we do not listen to
understand. We listen to reply.

– Stephen R. Covey”

And I feel it is important to mention here that I was not the one that highlighted this quote (because I’m not a monster). Again, just to reiterate, I, Adam Sharp, do not, now or ever, go around highlighting passages in books like some kind of savage.

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JenShute @jenshute.bsky.social · Jul 18

Very interesting blogpost here via British Educational Research Association (BERA), highlighting the challenges for teachers - and pupils - within our current education system.

Time for a shift away from content-heavy teaching, and towards person-centred learning?

www.bera.ac.uk/blog/managin...

Managing complex pupil needs: A key factor influencing teacher resilience

In this blog post we share insights from ‘Decentring the “resilient teacher”’, a project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). This project used a novel process of...

www.bera.ac.uk

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JenShute @jenshute.bsky.social · Jun 9

Stop the cuts! Not just for ADA but across the whole of the University of Plymouth - and others too... chng.it/FQHqxYm8wV

Stop the cuts to Arts, Design & Architecture courses at University of Plymouth

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

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JenShute @jenshute.bsky.social · Jun 2

Great list, and interesting article that makes me wonder if socio-economic status should be a protected characteristic...

Ellen Peirson-Hagger @ellencph.bsky.social · Jun 2

In the move to diversify bookshelves, schools shouldn’t forget about representing different types of homes, writes @beckacita.bsky.social, as she shares her list of recommendations for books set in flats for @tesmagazine.bsky.social

20 children’s books set in flats

In the move to diversify bookshelves, schools shouldn’t forget about representing different types of homes, writes Becka White, as she shares her list of recommendations

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Jelly @jellydots.bsky.social · May 24

We could instead overhaul the current education system which is content-heavy and set up to make those who learn better through other means feel like failures. www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Children with special needs in England may lose legal right to school support

Exclusive: Schools minister declines to rule out replacing EHCP documents as part of plans to change Send system

www.theguardian.com

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JenShute @jenshute.bsky.social · May 12

Spot on. If you work as a primary teacher, this is well worth a read... www.bera.ac.uk/blog/we-need...

We need a revolution in the primary curriculum for England, not an evolution

Like many headteachers in the state sector, I was excited in 2024 when the newly elected Labour government called for a curriculum and assessment review. Many of us in the primary phase (ages...

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JenShute @jenshute.bsky.social · Mar 31

Whether you are a teacher, outdoor educator, forest school leader, or facilitator this workshop will provide practical tools and strategies to foster an inclusive collaborative environment for learners of all abilities.

See link below to book 😊

www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...

• Arts and the Outdoors: Inclusive approaches

Join us for a dynamic practical professional development workshop focused on exploring inclusive tools, approaches, language and techniques that...

www.trybooking.com

JenShute @jenshute.bsky.social · Mar 31

Join us for a dynamic practical professional development workshop focused on exploring inclusive tools, approaches, language and techniques that empower all participants.

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JenShute @jenshute.bsky.social · Mar 31

Some more info about upcoming workshop, during which I'll be leading a session on inclusive strategies... 😊

How do you connect learners of all abilities with the natural world around them?

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JenShute @jenshute.bsky.social · Mar 24

Arts and the outdoors: inclusive approaches
CPD for educators, whether school practitioners, home-educators, forest school leaders, or anyone who is interested :-)

Jelly @jellydots.bsky.social · Mar 24

www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...

• Arts and the Outdoors: Inclusive approaches

Join us for a dynamic practical professional development workshop focused on exploring inclusive tools, approaches, language and techniques that...

www.trybooking.com

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Tom S. @tcstoll.bsky.social · Mar 19

You should care about disability rights even if you don't care about other people at all. If you stay alive long enough, the question of whether you’ll become disabled is less a matter of if than when. #MS #PPMS #MultipleSclerosis

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JenShute @jenshute.bsky.social · Mar 20

Pleased to have been invited to present my research at the #BERA Annual Conference 2025 at the University of Sussex. An opportunity to meet others with similar interests in #inclusion for #childrenandyoungpeople with #chronichealthconditions.

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JenShute @jenshute.bsky.social · Mar 12

They've unwittingly given you so much to write about. All the best with your PhD - it sounds very much needed.

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Jelly @jellydots.bsky.social · Jan 27

Love the etymology of the English language! So rich, thanks to all the people who have made these islands their home over thousands of years. Long may it continue…

Deniz Opal @selzero.bsky.social · Jan 24

The Welsh told the Saxons this hill was called "pen" (meaning "hill"). The Saxons added their word for hill, "tor," and called it Torpen (hill hill).

Later the Norse added their world for hill. So it became Torpen Haugr (Hill Hill Hill).

Now the English call it Torpenhow Hill (Hill Hill Hill Hill)

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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · Dec 9

If you’re applying for PIP, the charity Turn2Us has launched The PIP Tool: a free guide to navigate the benefits process.

Their goal “is to make sure you know your rights and can afford what you need to enjoy life fully.”

Share widely! pip.turn2us.org.uk

Turn2us PIP Helper

Use the Turn2us PIP Helper to learn how to manage each stage of your PIP (personal independence payment) application process.

pip.turn2us.org.uk

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Campaign for Disability Justice @campaignfdj.bsky.social · Dec 2

Hello Bluesky! Welcome to our new followers. We are a national campaign calling on Govt to improve #OpportunitySecurityRespect for all Disabled people, whether in work or not. Join our growing community of supporters and stay updated on the latest developments https://buff.ly/3zIh0FO 🧵 1/3

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Spread the word! Tell your friends and family about this campaign. Every supporter counts and will make this campaign even more powerful. #OpportunitySecurityRespect

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JenShute @jenshute.bsky.social · Nov 25

This got me 😟

SEND Warrior Mum making a difference! ( same as Twitter!) @sendwarriormum.bsky.social · Nov 25

#EBSA #Masking #SquarePegRoundHole 💔

JenShute @jenshute.bsky.social · Nov 22

I'll be in a v similar situation in ?2 years' time, where I'll be wanting the LEAP with whom I'm working to be alongside sharing OUR work.... All the best to you for your viva!

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JenShute @jenshute.bsky.social · Nov 18

Really interesting, will take a look at your paper.

JenShute @jenshute.bsky.social · Nov 15

#SENDsky Excuse all the posts - having a Friday feeling ;-)

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