Mr T
@mrtoddy.bsky.social
Former London HT among many other things.
Wasp enthusiast and deeply interested in behavioural economics.
Not politically aligned and with zero interest in politicised education takes.
All views are personal and represent no other.
Wasp enthusiast and deeply interested in behavioural economics.
Not politically aligned and with zero interest in politicised education takes.
All views are personal and represent no other.
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Feeling this one on the lunch time back catalogue browse.
#obsureexcellence
Feeling this one on the lunch time back catalogue browse.
#obsureexcellence
Swallowed - Remastered
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November 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Feeling this one on the lunch time back catalogue browse.
#obsureexcellence
Feeling this one on the lunch time back catalogue browse.
#obsureexcellence
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“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”
—from The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
—from The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
a man in a striped shirt is smiling in a dark room with a candle in the background .
ALT: a man in a striped shirt is smiling in a dark room with a candle in the background .
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November 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”
—from The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
—from The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
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Not sure this was a hit the first time round but an excellent track. I'm enjoying these even if no one else does.
#selfish
Not sure this was a hit the first time round but an excellent track. I'm enjoying these even if no one else does.
#selfish
Young Love (feat. Laura Marling)
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November 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Not sure this was a hit the first time round but an excellent track. I'm enjoying these even if no one else does.
#selfish
Not sure this was a hit the first time round but an excellent track. I'm enjoying these even if no one else does.
#selfish
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Apparently on a roll with these. Before they recorded every wedding DJs favourite finishing move they had this banger.
#obscureexcellence
Apparently on a roll with these. Before they recorded every wedding DJs favourite finishing move they had this banger.
#obscureexcellence
Geno - 2000 Remaster
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October 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Apparently on a roll with these. Before they recorded every wedding DJs favourite finishing move they had this banger.
#obscureexcellence
Apparently on a roll with these. Before they recorded every wedding DJs favourite finishing move they had this banger.
#obscureexcellence
As close as I get to the gross Americana/commercial public flaying that is Halloween.
October 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
As close as I get to the gross Americana/commercial public flaying that is Halloween.
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No deep reasoning I just rarely hear it and it deserves to be heard more often.
#obscureexcellence
No deep reasoning I just rarely hear it and it deserves to be heard more often.
#obscureexcellence
Harness Your Hopes - B-side
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October 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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No deep reasoning I just rarely hear it and it deserves to be heard more often.
#obscureexcellence
No deep reasoning I just rarely hear it and it deserves to be heard more often.
#obscureexcellence
@nickofferman.bsky.social identifying issues in society and the way we educate. 'Stolen jobs' isn't the same as not being a able/willing to do the jobs available.
The loss of civic society is compounded by the loss of moral fortitude in hard work a vision and value rarely espoused in schools now.
The loss of civic society is compounded by the loss of moral fortitude in hard work a vision and value rarely espoused in schools now.
October 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
@nickofferman.bsky.social identifying issues in society and the way we educate. 'Stolen jobs' isn't the same as not being a able/willing to do the jobs available.
The loss of civic society is compounded by the loss of moral fortitude in hard work a vision and value rarely espoused in schools now.
The loss of civic society is compounded by the loss of moral fortitude in hard work a vision and value rarely espoused in schools now.
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🔍 What’s it like to get inspected under Ofsted’s new system? One headteacher shares his insights after participating in a test inspection
New Ofsted inspections: 5 insights from our school’s test visit
A head who had a two-day pilot inspection under Ofsted’s new framework shares what he learned – and why it was a positive experience
www.tes.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:05 AM
🔍 What’s it like to get inspected under Ofsted’s new system? One headteacher shares his insights after participating in a test inspection
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💡NEW @tesmagazine.bsky.social column:
''Inclusion by design': why it matters & how to do it'
"high-quality teaching can be a focus for schools without the need for new and expensive resources, regardless of how many more pupils fall under our definition of inclusion."
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
''Inclusion by design': why it matters & how to do it'
"high-quality teaching can be a focus for schools without the need for new and expensive resources, regardless of how many more pupils fall under our definition of inclusion."
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Inclusion ‘by design’: why it matters and how to do it
With the new Ofsted framework taking a broad view of inclusion, it’s even more important to make teaching inclusive ‘by design’ and not by accident, suggests Alex Quigley
www.tes.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
💡NEW @tesmagazine.bsky.social column:
''Inclusion by design': why it matters & how to do it'
"high-quality teaching can be a focus for schools without the need for new and expensive resources, regardless of how many more pupils fall under our definition of inclusion."
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
''Inclusion by design': why it matters & how to do it'
"high-quality teaching can be a focus for schools without the need for new and expensive resources, regardless of how many more pupils fall under our definition of inclusion."
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
open.spotify.com/episode/2tRm...
A really interesting conversation about communication. Empathy before efficacy is something I will try to keep in mind.
A really interesting conversation about communication. Empathy before efficacy is something I will try to keep in mind.
How to Have Great Conversations (Update)
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October 9, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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A really interesting conversation about communication. Empathy before efficacy is something I will try to keep in mind.
A really interesting conversation about communication. Empathy before efficacy is something I will try to keep in mind.
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Totally unrelated to classic 'education' but a really interesting example of grounding to manage anxiety/negative thoughts. Perhaps worthy of thought in more classroom/school contexts.
Totally unrelated to classic 'education' but a really interesting example of grounding to manage anxiety/negative thoughts. Perhaps worthy of thought in more classroom/school contexts.
Red head vs. Blue head.
YouTube video by Dan Carter
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October 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Totally unrelated to classic 'education' but a really interesting example of grounding to manage anxiety/negative thoughts. Perhaps worthy of thought in more classroom/school contexts.
Totally unrelated to classic 'education' but a really interesting example of grounding to manage anxiety/negative thoughts. Perhaps worthy of thought in more classroom/school contexts.
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Politico: Kent County Council controlled by Reform UK, 'is likely to raise council tax rates next year after its cost-cutting “DOLGE” program struggled to find savings, the FT reports. Council Cabinet member Diane Morton said local services were already “down to the bare bones”'
Exactly as warned.
Exactly as warned.
October 6, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Politico: Kent County Council controlled by Reform UK, 'is likely to raise council tax rates next year after its cost-cutting “DOLGE” program struggled to find savings, the FT reports. Council Cabinet member Diane Morton said local services were already “down to the bare bones”'
Exactly as warned.
Exactly as warned.
Did the education side of blue sky ever get going or revert to the hell hole of x?
a toy that says i have a question on it
ALT: a toy that says i have a question on it
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October 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Did the education side of blue sky ever get going or revert to the hell hole of x?
A must in the current environment.
Educate Against Hate - Prevent Radicalisation & Extremism share.google/TaD6JZIYykST...
Educate Against Hate - Prevent Radicalisation & Extremism share.google/TaD6JZIYykST...
Educate Against Hate - Prevent Radicalisation & Extremism
This website gives parents, teachers and school leaders practical advice on protecting children from extremism and radicalisation.
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September 6, 2025 at 9:31 AM
A must in the current environment.
Educate Against Hate - Prevent Radicalisation & Extremism share.google/TaD6JZIYykST...
Educate Against Hate - Prevent Radicalisation & Extremism share.google/TaD6JZIYykST...
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September 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
7 books for early years teachers and leaders | Tes share.google/ez4lYpnMFBdb...
Not always the biggest fan of TES nor these kinds of lists. However, I could not respect Julian Grenier more and there are some gems on here.
Hopefully useful to someone.
Not always the biggest fan of TES nor these kinds of lists. However, I could not respect Julian Grenier more and there are some gems on here.
Hopefully useful to someone.
7 books to improve your early years provision
Amid a focus on raising standards in Reception, Julian Grenier shares recommended reads for teachers and leaders who want to better understand early years pedagogy and practice
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August 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
7 books for early years teachers and leaders | Tes share.google/ez4lYpnMFBdb...
Not always the biggest fan of TES nor these kinds of lists. However, I could not respect Julian Grenier more and there are some gems on here.
Hopefully useful to someone.
Not always the biggest fan of TES nor these kinds of lists. However, I could not respect Julian Grenier more and there are some gems on here.
Hopefully useful to someone.
Gently re-entering this world. Not sure what the state of play is now...
a man peeking out from behind a grassy hill
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August 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Gently re-entering this world. Not sure what the state of play is now...
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Displays & #Ofsted baiting!
I wrote a blog about the myth that displays will win inspection points.
Purposeful? Yes. But they shouldn’t drain your time.
🔗 bit.ly/3Hrf3BC
#EduSky #PrimarySky #PrimaryEd #Teachers #Classroom #EdChat #EduBlogs
I wrote a blog about the myth that displays will win inspection points.
Purposeful? Yes. But they shouldn’t drain your time.
🔗 bit.ly/3Hrf3BC
#EduSky #PrimarySky #PrimaryEd #Teachers #Classroom #EdChat #EduBlogs
Classroom Displays: Purpose, Perception, and Practicality
This blog post started, as many things do these days, with a scroll through social media whilst drinking my Sunday morning coffee. A post popped up in my Instagram feed: “Create effective Ofsted-fr…
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August 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Displays & #Ofsted baiting!
I wrote a blog about the myth that displays will win inspection points.
Purposeful? Yes. But they shouldn’t drain your time.
🔗 bit.ly/3Hrf3BC
#EduSky #PrimarySky #PrimaryEd #Teachers #Classroom #EdChat #EduBlogs
I wrote a blog about the myth that displays will win inspection points.
Purposeful? Yes. But they shouldn’t drain your time.
🔗 bit.ly/3Hrf3BC
#EduSky #PrimarySky #PrimaryEd #Teachers #Classroom #EdChat #EduBlogs
After some thought this account will be going dormant. Have hit some struggles and social media isn't helping nor healthy. Might return in the future but at the moment I have to think about other things.
a man is standing on a boat in the ocean waving at the camera .
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March 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
After some thought this account will be going dormant. Have hit some struggles and social media isn't helping nor healthy. Might return in the future but at the moment I have to think about other things.
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One of the greatest opening scenes in any movie - so many who saw this in 1946 would have lost loved ones - a brilliant script and superb performances and everything else
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A Matter Of Life And Death (Plane Sequence)
YouTube video by Simon Williams
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March 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM
One of the greatest opening scenes in any movie - so many who saw this in 1946 would have lost loved ones - a brilliant script and superb performances and everything else
m.youtube.com/watch?v=u9v5...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=u9v5...
Quite possibly the best thing I have read in sometime. Thoroughly recommended.
March 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Quite possibly the best thing I have read in sometime. Thoroughly recommended.
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COME ON WALES.
a wales flag with a red dragon and the words wales intensifies below it
ALT: a wales flag with a red dragon and the words wales intensifies below it
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February 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
COME ON WALES.
A book that should be read by school leaders. Education is prone to hunches, preferred styles, ideology and fads. Actually being able to formulate and use an evidence informed approach as opposed to a social media informed one protects you and your school from the BS cloud that surrounds education
February 21, 2025 at 7:48 AM
A book that should be read by school leaders. Education is prone to hunches, preferred styles, ideology and fads. Actually being able to formulate and use an evidence informed approach as opposed to a social media informed one protects you and your school from the BS cloud that surrounds education
