Nikki Sullivan
@nikkisullivan.bsky.social
Professionally, a Bradford-based Deputy always looking to better life chances. Personally, an optimist always looking for the next adventure. All views my own.
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So grateful to the Trust CPD Leaders' Forum, @samgibbs.bsky.social and @missgoodyear.bsky.social for sharing my blog post all about the importance of context!
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The forum is a wonderful space for learning and collaboration!
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The forum is a wonderful space for learning and collaboration!
TrustWide CPD Leads - Contextual Implementation
No One-Size-Fits-All: The Power of Context in School Improvement
Viviane Robinson states that the number of priorities a school can attend to should be “fluid and contextual”.
Not only does context ...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
So grateful to the Trust CPD Leaders' Forum, @samgibbs.bsky.social and @missgoodyear.bsky.social for sharing my blog post all about the importance of context!
www.trustwidecpdleads.com/blog/context...
The forum is a wonderful space for learning and collaboration!
www.trustwidecpdleads.com/blog/context...
The forum is a wonderful space for learning and collaboration!
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Huge congratulations to my wonderful friend @nikkisullivan.bsky.social & team on their book ‘unlocking oracy’. Well done to @innerdrive.bsky.social. Amazing work!
October 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Huge congratulations to my wonderful friend @nikkisullivan.bsky.social & team on their book ‘unlocking oracy’. Well done to @innerdrive.bsky.social. Amazing work!
Our book has been out in the world for half a week - it's been wonderful to have people sending through photos of their copies!
@msybibi.bsky.social, Michael Chiles, Sam Crome, & David Goodwin were kind enough to read the book ahead of publication - here's what they had to say!
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@msybibi.bsky.social, Michael Chiles, Sam Crome, & David Goodwin were kind enough to read the book ahead of publication - here's what they had to say!
amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE
October 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Our book has been out in the world for half a week - it's been wonderful to have people sending through photos of their copies!
@msybibi.bsky.social, Michael Chiles, Sam Crome, & David Goodwin were kind enough to read the book ahead of publication - here's what they had to say!
amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE
@msybibi.bsky.social, Michael Chiles, Sam Crome, & David Goodwin were kind enough to read the book ahead of publication - here's what they had to say!
amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE
Less than a week to go!
Huge thanks to @mrsball.bsky.social, @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social, & Adam Kohlbeck, who kindly read the book prior to publication.
Did we mention the LEGEND that is @funkypedagogy.bsky.social was generous enough to write our foreword!?
Unlocking Oracy! amzn.eu/d/dft0jXh
Huge thanks to @mrsball.bsky.social, @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social, & Adam Kohlbeck, who kindly read the book prior to publication.
Did we mention the LEGEND that is @funkypedagogy.bsky.social was generous enough to write our foreword!?
Unlocking Oracy! amzn.eu/d/dft0jXh
September 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Less than a week to go!
Huge thanks to @mrsball.bsky.social, @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social, & Adam Kohlbeck, who kindly read the book prior to publication.
Did we mention the LEGEND that is @funkypedagogy.bsky.social was generous enough to write our foreword!?
Unlocking Oracy! amzn.eu/d/dft0jXh
Huge thanks to @mrsball.bsky.social, @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social, & Adam Kohlbeck, who kindly read the book prior to publication.
Did we mention the LEGEND that is @funkypedagogy.bsky.social was generous enough to write our foreword!?
Unlocking Oracy! amzn.eu/d/dft0jXh
Here's what @samgibbs.bsky.social, Jo Castelino, & @alexjquigley.bsky.social had to say about Unlocking Oracy.
Alex was also kind enough to write a section, as were @hugheshaili.bsky.social, Alex Fairlamb, Tom Sherrington, @lekhasharma.bsky.social, Rachel Higginson... and more!
amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE
Alex was also kind enough to write a section, as were @hugheshaili.bsky.social, Alex Fairlamb, Tom Sherrington, @lekhasharma.bsky.social, Rachel Higginson... and more!
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September 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Here's what @samgibbs.bsky.social, Jo Castelino, & @alexjquigley.bsky.social had to say about Unlocking Oracy.
Alex was also kind enough to write a section, as were @hugheshaili.bsky.social, Alex Fairlamb, Tom Sherrington, @lekhasharma.bsky.social, Rachel Higginson... and more!
amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE
Alex was also kind enough to write a section, as were @hugheshaili.bsky.social, Alex Fairlamb, Tom Sherrington, @lekhasharma.bsky.social, Rachel Higginson... and more!
amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE
Over 2 &a half years ago we started chatting with @bradleybusch.bsky.social - now we're less than 2 weeks from publication!
So grateful to @innerdrive.bsky.social, &all our contributors &early reviewers @marymyatt.bsky.social, @trythisteaching.bsky.social
The countdown has begun! amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE
So grateful to @innerdrive.bsky.social, &all our contributors &early reviewers @marymyatt.bsky.social, @trythisteaching.bsky.social
The countdown has begun! amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE
September 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Over 2 &a half years ago we started chatting with @bradleybusch.bsky.social - now we're less than 2 weeks from publication!
So grateful to @innerdrive.bsky.social, &all our contributors &early reviewers @marymyatt.bsky.social, @trythisteaching.bsky.social
The countdown has begun! amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE
So grateful to @innerdrive.bsky.social, &all our contributors &early reviewers @marymyatt.bsky.social, @trythisteaching.bsky.social
The countdown has begun! amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE
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It was a pleasure to work with @nikkisullivan.bsky.social and to be able to make a small contribution to this book. I can’t wait to read the whole thing.
In Chapters 3-5, we hear from @mikehobbiss.bsky.social, @lekhasharma.bsky.social, & Sarah Cottinghatt! So grateful to them for sharing their expertise.
And huge thank you to @msybibi.bsky.social who was kind enough to write the below.
'Unlocking Oracy' available to pre-order now: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
And huge thank you to @msybibi.bsky.social who was kind enough to write the below.
'Unlocking Oracy' available to pre-order now: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
April 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It was a pleasure to work with @nikkisullivan.bsky.social and to be able to make a small contribution to this book. I can’t wait to read the whole thing.
In Chapters 3-5, we hear from @mikehobbiss.bsky.social, @lekhasharma.bsky.social, & Sarah Cottinghatt! So grateful to them for sharing their expertise.
And huge thank you to @msybibi.bsky.social who was kind enough to write the below.
'Unlocking Oracy' available to pre-order now: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
And huge thank you to @msybibi.bsky.social who was kind enough to write the below.
'Unlocking Oracy' available to pre-order now: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
April 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
In Chapters 3-5, we hear from @mikehobbiss.bsky.social, @lekhasharma.bsky.social, & Sarah Cottinghatt! So grateful to them for sharing their expertise.
And huge thank you to @msybibi.bsky.social who was kind enough to write the below.
'Unlocking Oracy' available to pre-order now: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
And huge thank you to @msybibi.bsky.social who was kind enough to write the below.
'Unlocking Oracy' available to pre-order now: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
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"By layering up the detail, we have a team with a united purpose, who can have powerful conversations, who are empowered to reflect upon and develop their practice. [...] By layering detail, we transform complexity into clarity."
"By layering up the detail, we have a team with a united purpose, who can have powerful conversations, who are empowered to reflect upon and develop their practice. [...] By layering detail, we transform complexity into clarity."
Layers of detail
This blog has been percolating through my mind for a long time. Today, I finally have the headspace to attempt to write it. I have written previously about the importance of a common language (for …
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April 7, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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"By layering up the detail, we have a team with a united purpose, who can have powerful conversations, who are empowered to reflect upon and develop their practice. [...] By layering detail, we transform complexity into clarity."
"By layering up the detail, we have a team with a united purpose, who can have powerful conversations, who are empowered to reflect upon and develop their practice. [...] By layering detail, we transform complexity into clarity."
We are hugely grateful to @marymyatt.bsky.social for taking the time to read 'Unlocking Oracy'. Here's some of what she had to say...
Excited to share more of the kind words from other educationalists over coming months.
In the meantime, you can pre-order here: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
Excited to share more of the kind words from other educationalists over coming months.
In the meantime, you can pre-order here: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
March 30, 2025 at 7:27 AM
We are hugely grateful to @marymyatt.bsky.social for taking the time to read 'Unlocking Oracy'. Here's some of what she had to say...
Excited to share more of the kind words from other educationalists over coming months.
In the meantime, you can pre-order here: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
Excited to share more of the kind words from other educationalists over coming months.
In the meantime, you can pre-order here: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
Some wonderful educators were kind enough to read 'Unlocking Oracy' in advance of publication and share their thoughts.
Here's some of what @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social had to say...
'Unlocking Oracy', available for pre-order 🎉 amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
Here's some of what @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social had to say...
'Unlocking Oracy', available for pre-order 🎉 amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
March 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Some wonderful educators were kind enough to read 'Unlocking Oracy' in advance of publication and share their thoughts.
Here's some of what @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social had to say...
'Unlocking Oracy', available for pre-order 🎉 amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
Here's some of what @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social had to say...
'Unlocking Oracy', available for pre-order 🎉 amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
We are so grateful to the wonderful team of contributors who generously helped bring Unlocking Oracy to life!
Huge thanks to @alexjquigley.bsky.social, @lambhearttea.bsky.social, Elizabeth Brydon, & @hugheshaili.bsky.social - and that's just the first 2 chapters!
Order here 🎉: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
Huge thanks to @alexjquigley.bsky.social, @lambhearttea.bsky.social, Elizabeth Brydon, & @hugheshaili.bsky.social - and that's just the first 2 chapters!
Order here 🎉: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
March 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
We are so grateful to the wonderful team of contributors who generously helped bring Unlocking Oracy to life!
Huge thanks to @alexjquigley.bsky.social, @lambhearttea.bsky.social, Elizabeth Brydon, & @hugheshaili.bsky.social - and that's just the first 2 chapters!
Order here 🎉: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
Huge thanks to @alexjquigley.bsky.social, @lambhearttea.bsky.social, Elizabeth Brydon, & @hugheshaili.bsky.social - and that's just the first 2 chapters!
Order here 🎉: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
Reposted by Nikki Sullivan
Excited to share that our book is now available to pre-order 🎉 amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
This has been a real labour of love over the past couple of years for Kelly Heaton, Lucy Lowde, and I.
Hugely grateful for the support from team @innerdrive.bsky.social
We can't wait for you to read it!
This has been a real labour of love over the past couple of years for Kelly Heaton, Lucy Lowde, and I.
Hugely grateful for the support from team @innerdrive.bsky.social
We can't wait for you to read it!
March 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Excited to share that our book is now available to pre-order 🎉 amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
This has been a real labour of love over the past couple of years for Kelly Heaton, Lucy Lowde, and I.
Hugely grateful for the support from team @innerdrive.bsky.social
We can't wait for you to read it!
This has been a real labour of love over the past couple of years for Kelly Heaton, Lucy Lowde, and I.
Hugely grateful for the support from team @innerdrive.bsky.social
We can't wait for you to read it!
Excited to share that our book is now available to pre-order 🎉 amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
This has been a real labour of love over the past couple of years for Kelly Heaton, Lucy Lowde, and I.
Hugely grateful for the support from team @innerdrive.bsky.social
We can't wait for you to read it!
This has been a real labour of love over the past couple of years for Kelly Heaton, Lucy Lowde, and I.
Hugely grateful for the support from team @innerdrive.bsky.social
We can't wait for you to read it!
March 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Excited to share that our book is now available to pre-order 🎉 amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE
This has been a real labour of love over the past couple of years for Kelly Heaton, Lucy Lowde, and I.
Hugely grateful for the support from team @innerdrive.bsky.social
We can't wait for you to read it!
This has been a real labour of love over the past couple of years for Kelly Heaton, Lucy Lowde, and I.
Hugely grateful for the support from team @innerdrive.bsky.social
We can't wait for you to read it!
Reposted by Nikki Sullivan
'Adaptive teaching and the power of anticipation'
Adaptive teaching describes the deft expertise of being responsive to the in-the-moment realities of all teaching. They need to anticipate, adapt and assess in nimble cycles.
alexquigley.co.uk/adaptive-tea...
Adaptive teaching describes the deft expertise of being responsive to the in-the-moment realities of all teaching. They need to anticipate, adapt and assess in nimble cycles.
alexquigley.co.uk/adaptive-tea...
Adaptive teaching and the power of anticipation
Teaching is brilliantly complex, endlessly challenging, and potentially the most rewarding of the professions. No two lessons are the same. No two classes are the same. This diversity and complexity d...
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March 15, 2025 at 10:15 AM
'Adaptive teaching and the power of anticipation'
Adaptive teaching describes the deft expertise of being responsive to the in-the-moment realities of all teaching. They need to anticipate, adapt and assess in nimble cycles.
alexquigley.co.uk/adaptive-tea...
Adaptive teaching describes the deft expertise of being responsive to the in-the-moment realities of all teaching. They need to anticipate, adapt and assess in nimble cycles.
alexquigley.co.uk/adaptive-tea...
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Want a podcast episode that will make you completely change the way you view the world & young people?
Saeed Atcha MBE DL's episode will do just that.
If you listen to anything at all this weekend, make it this.
I promise you won't be disappointed.
tinyurl.com/epvsdt29
Saeed Atcha MBE DL's episode will do just that.
If you listen to anything at all this weekend, make it this.
I promise you won't be disappointed.
tinyurl.com/epvsdt29
March 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Want a podcast episode that will make you completely change the way you view the world & young people?
Saeed Atcha MBE DL's episode will do just that.
If you listen to anything at all this weekend, make it this.
I promise you won't be disappointed.
tinyurl.com/epvsdt29
Saeed Atcha MBE DL's episode will do just that.
If you listen to anything at all this weekend, make it this.
I promise you won't be disappointed.
tinyurl.com/epvsdt29
Reposted by Nikki Sullivan
*** NEW POST ***
@greeborunner.bsky.social explores why you sometimes just need to get out of teachers' way...
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@greeborunner.bsky.social explores why you sometimes just need to get out of teachers' way...
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Getting Out of the Way
Much of my adult identity was bound up in being a teacher. For over 20 years I had lived my life by bells and terms and assessment deadlines. Most of my friends were teachers (that is still the cas…
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February 22, 2025 at 7:37 AM
*** NEW POST ***
@greeborunner.bsky.social explores why you sometimes just need to get out of teachers' way...
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@greeborunner.bsky.social explores why you sometimes just need to get out of teachers' way...
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*** NEW POST ***
If memory is the residue of thought, how do we support pupils to think about the content of the lesson rather than its container?
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If memory is the residue of thought, how do we support pupils to think about the content of the lesson rather than its container?
www.tes.com/magazine/tea... via @tesmagazine.bsky.social
4 ways to stop accidentally distracting your students
Students remember what they think about - so, as teachers, we need to present our content in a way that keeps their minds focused on the content alone, says Mark Enser
www.tes.com
February 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
*** NEW POST ***
If memory is the residue of thought, how do we support pupils to think about the content of the lesson rather than its container?
www.tes.com/magazine/tea... via @tesmagazine.bsky.social
If memory is the residue of thought, how do we support pupils to think about the content of the lesson rather than its container?
www.tes.com/magazine/tea... via @tesmagazine.bsky.social
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First blog in a while, trying to clarify my thinking about 'Layers of detail' in schools.
lovetotalktandl.wordpress.com/2025/02/20/l...
Thank you to David Goodwin, @samgibbs.bsky.social, Matt Stone and @jgprofdev.bsky.social for helping develop and challenge my thinking in this area.
lovetotalktandl.wordpress.com/2025/02/20/l...
Thank you to David Goodwin, @samgibbs.bsky.social, Matt Stone and @jgprofdev.bsky.social for helping develop and challenge my thinking in this area.
Layers of detail
This blog has been percolating through my mind for a long time. Today, I finally have the headspace to attempt to write it. I have written previously about the importance of a common language (for …
lovetotalktandl.wordpress.com
February 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
First blog in a while, trying to clarify my thinking about 'Layers of detail' in schools.
lovetotalktandl.wordpress.com/2025/02/20/l...
Thank you to David Goodwin, @samgibbs.bsky.social, Matt Stone and @jgprofdev.bsky.social for helping develop and challenge my thinking in this area.
lovetotalktandl.wordpress.com/2025/02/20/l...
Thank you to David Goodwin, @samgibbs.bsky.social, Matt Stone and @jgprofdev.bsky.social for helping develop and challenge my thinking in this area.
Reposted by Nikki Sullivan
What makes teaching teachers unique from teaching adults (or children) as a whole? 🤔 Find out about our new expert working party here-
Do we need a new word to define teacher training?
Language matters, which is why we are launching a working party to define what is unique about the teaching of teachers, writes Teacher Development Trust CEO Gareth Conyard
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February 21, 2025 at 10:18 AM
What makes teaching teachers unique from teaching adults (or children) as a whole? 🤔 Find out about our new expert working party here-
Reposted by Nikki Sullivan
Attendance is back in national headlines and tabloids this week.
Here's my more 'personal' reflection on hardship, attendance and working families.
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/mud-sweat-...
#Attendance #School #Absence #Ofsted #Shoes #Slippers #Inequality #ThatPovertyGuy
Here's my more 'personal' reflection on hardship, attendance and working families.
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/mud-sweat-...
#Attendance #School #Absence #Ofsted #Shoes #Slippers #Inequality #ThatPovertyGuy
Mud, Sweat and Slippers
A personal reflection on hardship, attendance and working families
thatpovertyguy.substack.com
February 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Attendance is back in national headlines and tabloids this week.
Here's my more 'personal' reflection on hardship, attendance and working families.
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/mud-sweat-...
#Attendance #School #Absence #Ofsted #Shoes #Slippers #Inequality #ThatPovertyGuy
Here's my more 'personal' reflection on hardship, attendance and working families.
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/mud-sweat-...
#Attendance #School #Absence #Ofsted #Shoes #Slippers #Inequality #ThatPovertyGuy
Reposted by Nikki Sullivan
‘Where {commonality} is rooted in values, touchstone thinking, and layered upon principles, practices don’t feel constricting.’
A fabulous blog from my brilliant friend @nikkisullivan.bsky.social - typically thoughtful and nuanced.
A fabulous blog from my brilliant friend @nikkisullivan.bsky.social - typically thoughtful and nuanced.
First blog in a while, trying to clarify my thinking about 'Layers of detail' in schools.
lovetotalktandl.wordpress.com/2025/02/20/l...
Thank you to David Goodwin, @samgibbs.bsky.social, Matt Stone and @jgprofdev.bsky.social for helping develop and challenge my thinking in this area.
lovetotalktandl.wordpress.com/2025/02/20/l...
Thank you to David Goodwin, @samgibbs.bsky.social, Matt Stone and @jgprofdev.bsky.social for helping develop and challenge my thinking in this area.
Layers of detail
This blog has been percolating through my mind for a long time. Today, I finally have the headspace to attempt to write it. I have written previously about the importance of a common language (for …
lovetotalktandl.wordpress.com
February 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
‘Where {commonality} is rooted in values, touchstone thinking, and layered upon principles, practices don’t feel constricting.’
A fabulous blog from my brilliant friend @nikkisullivan.bsky.social - typically thoughtful and nuanced.
A fabulous blog from my brilliant friend @nikkisullivan.bsky.social - typically thoughtful and nuanced.
First blog in a while, trying to clarify my thinking about 'Layers of detail' in schools.
lovetotalktandl.wordpress.com/2025/02/20/l...
Thank you to David Goodwin, @samgibbs.bsky.social, Matt Stone and @jgprofdev.bsky.social for helping develop and challenge my thinking in this area.
lovetotalktandl.wordpress.com/2025/02/20/l...
Thank you to David Goodwin, @samgibbs.bsky.social, Matt Stone and @jgprofdev.bsky.social for helping develop and challenge my thinking in this area.
Layers of detail
This blog has been percolating through my mind for a long time. Today, I finally have the headspace to attempt to write it. I have written previously about the importance of a common language (for …
lovetotalktandl.wordpress.com
February 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
First blog in a while, trying to clarify my thinking about 'Layers of detail' in schools.
lovetotalktandl.wordpress.com/2025/02/20/l...
Thank you to David Goodwin, @samgibbs.bsky.social, Matt Stone and @jgprofdev.bsky.social for helping develop and challenge my thinking in this area.
lovetotalktandl.wordpress.com/2025/02/20/l...
Thank you to David Goodwin, @samgibbs.bsky.social, Matt Stone and @jgprofdev.bsky.social for helping develop and challenge my thinking in this area.