Rob Williams
@robw40.bsky.social
Former Primary Teacher / Headteacher, now Senior Education Policy Advisor.
❤️ Family, friends, travel, food, drink, music, sport.
Cardiff Rugby 🔵🌑
Embrace the chaos!
❤️ Family, friends, travel, food, drink, music, sport.
Cardiff Rugby 🔵🌑
Embrace the chaos!
Looking at the game objectively, how many of Argentina’s tries have been from massive errors from us, & how many from their own creativity? It feels about 50/50, but I’m not exactly objective…
November 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Looking at the game objectively, how many of Argentina’s tries have been from massive errors from us, & how many from their own creativity? It feels about 50/50, but I’m not exactly objective…
I know it’s seemingly irrelevant, but I’m liking how we fight at the breakdown much harder.
November 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I know it’s seemingly irrelevant, but I’m liking how we fight at the breakdown much harder.
That was incredibly easy for Argentina.
November 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
That was incredibly easy for Argentina.
How was that a ruck? Neither knee on the floor?? Seemed to be held up.
November 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
How was that a ruck? Neither knee on the floor?? Seemed to be held up.
Brilliant try!
Please - more of that! 😎👍
Please - more of that! 😎👍
November 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Brilliant try!
Please - more of that! 😎👍
Please - more of that! 😎👍
It’s Wales’ inability to deliver basics & remain composed which is incredibly frustrating. Fixable things but consistently poor.
November 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
It’s Wales’ inability to deliver basics & remain composed which is incredibly frustrating. Fixable things but consistently poor.
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Utterly terrifying.
The companies’ responses that these are older versions of AI is equally appalling - so you’re admitting you’re experimenting in dangerous ways with our children, young people & vulnerable adults whilst you refine your product?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The companies’ responses that these are older versions of AI is equally appalling - so you’re admitting you’re experimenting in dangerous ways with our children, young people & vulnerable adults whilst you refine your product?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I wanted ChatGPT to help me. So why did it advise me how to kill myself?
ChatGPT wrote a woman a suicide note and another AI chatbot role-played sexual acts with children, BBC finds.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Utterly terrifying.
The companies’ responses that these are older versions of AI is equally appalling - so you’re admitting you’re experimenting in dangerous ways with our children, young people & vulnerable adults whilst you refine your product?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The companies’ responses that these are older versions of AI is equally appalling - so you’re admitting you’re experimenting in dangerous ways with our children, young people & vulnerable adults whilst you refine your product?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The government will struggle to solve the crisis in special educational needs and disabilities support or close the disadvantage-related attainment gap under its current spending plans, a new policy analysis warns www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Government ‘will struggle to fix SEND crisis by 2029’
The government’s approach to SEND reform is ‘disjointed’ and its ambitions will be restricted by the budget it has set for this parliament, new analysis warns
www.tes.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The government will struggle to solve the crisis in special educational needs and disabilities support or close the disadvantage-related attainment gap under its current spending plans, a new policy analysis warns www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Utterly terrifying.
The companies’ responses that these are older versions of AI is equally appalling - so you’re admitting you’re experimenting in dangerous ways with our children, young people & vulnerable adults whilst you refine your product?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The companies’ responses that these are older versions of AI is equally appalling - so you’re admitting you’re experimenting in dangerous ways with our children, young people & vulnerable adults whilst you refine your product?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I wanted ChatGPT to help me. So why did it advise me how to kill myself?
ChatGPT wrote a woman a suicide note and another AI chatbot role-played sexual acts with children, BBC finds.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Utterly terrifying.
The companies’ responses that these are older versions of AI is equally appalling - so you’re admitting you’re experimenting in dangerous ways with our children, young people & vulnerable adults whilst you refine your product?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The companies’ responses that these are older versions of AI is equally appalling - so you’re admitting you’re experimenting in dangerous ways with our children, young people & vulnerable adults whilst you refine your product?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The final report of the independent ADHD Taskforce has found the condition is under-recognised, under-diagnosed, and under-treated, warning of an urgent need for major changes across the NHS. www.pslhub.org/learn/patient...
NHS England: Report of the independent ADHD Taskforce: Part 1 (20 June 2025)
This report provides initial evidence-informed recommendations for ADHD
www.pslhub.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:57 AM
The final report of the independent ADHD Taskforce has found the condition is under-recognised, under-diagnosed, and under-treated, warning of an urgent need for major changes across the NHS. www.pslhub.org/learn/patient...
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NAHT past president, Simon Kidwell, spoke to BBC Breakfast this morning about the strengths and weaknesses of the recommendations in the new curriculum and assessment review 👇
November 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
NAHT past president, Simon Kidwell, spoke to BBC Breakfast this morning about the strengths and weaknesses of the recommendations in the new curriculum and assessment review 👇
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Anyone want to see a conversion attempt hit the woodwork not once, not twice, not three times but FOUR TIMES on its way between the sticks. Crossbar Challenge Level: Impossible.
Hannah Brink for the US Naval Academy team
Hannah Brink for the US Naval Academy team
November 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Anyone want to see a conversion attempt hit the woodwork not once, not twice, not three times but FOUR TIMES on its way between the sticks. Crossbar Challenge Level: Impossible.
Hannah Brink for the US Naval Academy team
Hannah Brink for the US Naval Academy team
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The crushing irony of him saying, out loud, “They are dividing us, not uniting us. They are feeding this negative culture in.”
When the whole ‘othering’ approach he & his party have adopted is laced with division!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
When the whole ‘othering’ approach he & his party have adopted is laced with division!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage accuses teachers of ‘poisoning our kids’ on race issues
Exclusive: Reform UK leader’s remarks at event for private US college criticised as ‘grossly irresponsible’ by NEU leader
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The crushing irony of him saying, out loud, “They are dividing us, not uniting us. They are feeding this negative culture in.”
When the whole ‘othering’ approach he & his party have adopted is laced with division!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
When the whole ‘othering’ approach he & his party have adopted is laced with division!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The crushing irony of him saying, out loud, “They are dividing us, not uniting us. They are feeding this negative culture in.”
When the whole ‘othering’ approach he & his party have adopted is laced with division!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
When the whole ‘othering’ approach he & his party have adopted is laced with division!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage accuses teachers of ‘poisoning our kids’ on race issues
Exclusive: Reform UK leader’s remarks at event for private US college criticised as ‘grossly irresponsible’ by NEU leader
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The crushing irony of him saying, out loud, “They are dividing us, not uniting us. They are feeding this negative culture in.”
When the whole ‘othering’ approach he & his party have adopted is laced with division!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
When the whole ‘othering’ approach he & his party have adopted is laced with division!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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A 🧵about #WRU control:
Since the WRU’s big reveal of their latest data-backed Optimal Solution last Friday, most of the media focus has been on their plans to now cut one, not two clubs.
It’s safe to say that this has gone down like a cup of cold sick. Again.
#WelshRugby
Since the WRU’s big reveal of their latest data-backed Optimal Solution last Friday, most of the media focus has been on their plans to now cut one, not two clubs.
It’s safe to say that this has gone down like a cup of cold sick. Again.
#WelshRugby
October 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM
A 🧵about #WRU control:
Since the WRU’s big reveal of their latest data-backed Optimal Solution last Friday, most of the media focus has been on their plans to now cut one, not two clubs.
It’s safe to say that this has gone down like a cup of cold sick. Again.
#WelshRugby
Since the WRU’s big reveal of their latest data-backed Optimal Solution last Friday, most of the media focus has been on their plans to now cut one, not two clubs.
It’s safe to say that this has gone down like a cup of cold sick. Again.
#WelshRugby
A great thread 🧵, summing up exactly what many of us have been saying for some time:
- WRU control over things has previously proven disastrous!
- What incentives are there for investors when they have no control over the actual ‘product’ in which they’re investing?
- WRU control over things has previously proven disastrous!
- What incentives are there for investors when they have no control over the actual ‘product’ in which they’re investing?
A 🧵about #WRU control:
Since the WRU’s big reveal of their latest data-backed Optimal Solution last Friday, most of the media focus has been on their plans to now cut one, not two clubs.
It’s safe to say that this has gone down like a cup of cold sick. Again.
#WelshRugby
Since the WRU’s big reveal of their latest data-backed Optimal Solution last Friday, most of the media focus has been on their plans to now cut one, not two clubs.
It’s safe to say that this has gone down like a cup of cold sick. Again.
#WelshRugby
October 30, 2025 at 9:37 AM
A great thread 🧵, summing up exactly what many of us have been saying for some time:
- WRU control over things has previously proven disastrous!
- What incentives are there for investors when they have no control over the actual ‘product’ in which they’re investing?
- WRU control over things has previously proven disastrous!
- What incentives are there for investors when they have no control over the actual ‘product’ in which they’re investing?
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▶️ WATCH: NAHT policy officer, Andy Walls, gave evidence to the Education Select Committee this morning on the RAAC crisis and the need for further funding to make our school buildings safe.
October 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
▶️ WATCH: NAHT policy officer, Andy Walls, gave evidence to the Education Select Committee this morning on the RAAC crisis and the need for further funding to make our school buildings safe.
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My friend Mark Mardell was chucked off his Turkish Airlines flight at the weekend because he had Parkinson’s and his son had asked for assistance for him. (He’s written about it as a public post on Facebook but the link is proving hard to share outside,)
My friend Mark Mardell was chucked off his Turkish Airlines flight at the weekend because he had Parkinson’s and his son had asked for assistance for him. (He’s written about it as a public post on Facebook but the link is proving hard to share outside,)
October 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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My friend Mark Mardell was chucked off his Turkish Airlines flight at the weekend because he had Parkinson’s and his son had asked for assistance for him. (He’s written about it as a public post on Facebook but the link is proving hard to share outside,)
My friend Mark Mardell was chucked off his Turkish Airlines flight at the weekend because he had Parkinson’s and his son had asked for assistance for him. (He’s written about it as a public post on Facebook but the link is proving hard to share outside,)
Going to bed thinking the inevitable was going to happen in the by-election & then waking to see Caerphilly send Reform packing is a pretty good start to the day!
Turnout made the difference, analysts are saying, & shows people cannot afford to be lethargic about voting in Senedd elections!
Turnout made the difference, analysts are saying, & shows people cannot afford to be lethargic about voting in Senedd elections!
October 24, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Going to bed thinking the inevitable was going to happen in the by-election & then waking to see Caerphilly send Reform packing is a pretty good start to the day!
Turnout made the difference, analysts are saying, & shows people cannot afford to be lethargic about voting in Senedd elections!
Turnout made the difference, analysts are saying, & shows people cannot afford to be lethargic about voting in Senedd elections!
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A great breakdown of the Caerffili result from
@willhaycardiff.bsky.social here
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
@willhaycardiff.bsky.social here
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
Plaid smash Reform to win in Caerphilly
These are the key takeaways from a massive night in Welsh politics
willhaywardwales.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:55 AM
A great breakdown of the Caerffili result from
@willhaycardiff.bsky.social here
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
@willhaycardiff.bsky.social here
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
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NAHT has been clear that one-size-fits-all inspection fails to take account of the complexity and context of many schools, and that bespoke methodologies for different phases of education and school types are needed.
https://bit.ly/3WRXD57
https://bit.ly/3WRXD57
Small schools demand Ofsted clarity over report card impact
Inspectors will conduct three learning walks and hold at least five 'reflection meetings'
bit.ly
October 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
NAHT has been clear that one-size-fits-all inspection fails to take account of the complexity and context of many schools, and that bespoke methodologies for different phases of education and school types are needed.
https://bit.ly/3WRXD57
https://bit.ly/3WRXD57
So, our worth as humans is calculated according to whether we ‘…give more than take.’
By that economic measure, one of my brothers, who has highly complex needs & requires constant support, fails. Should the UK reject him too?
Dehumanising language, diminishing the worth of people to £s & pence.
By that economic measure, one of my brothers, who has highly complex needs & requires constant support, fails. Should the UK reject him too?
Dehumanising language, diminishing the worth of people to £s & pence.
“We welcome those who come to this country, legally, and give more than they take. We believe the right to stay here must not be automatic, but that those who play their part should be able to earn that right."
October 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
So, our worth as humans is calculated according to whether we ‘…give more than take.’
By that economic measure, one of my brothers, who has highly complex needs & requires constant support, fails. Should the UK reject him too?
Dehumanising language, diminishing the worth of people to £s & pence.
By that economic measure, one of my brothers, who has highly complex needs & requires constant support, fails. Should the UK reject him too?
Dehumanising language, diminishing the worth of people to £s & pence.
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Always remember.
Never forget. 🙏
#Aberfan
On 21 October 1966, Tip No 7, which formed part of the main complex of tips at Aberfan, slipped and descended upon part of the village including the school - killing 116 children and 29 adults.
Never forget. 🙏
#Aberfan
On 21 October 1966, Tip No 7, which formed part of the main complex of tips at Aberfan, slipped and descended upon part of the village including the school - killing 116 children and 29 adults.
October 21, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Always remember.
Never forget. 🙏
#Aberfan
On 21 October 1966, Tip No 7, which formed part of the main complex of tips at Aberfan, slipped and descended upon part of the village including the school - killing 116 children and 29 adults.
Never forget. 🙏
#Aberfan
On 21 October 1966, Tip No 7, which formed part of the main complex of tips at Aberfan, slipped and descended upon part of the village including the school - killing 116 children and 29 adults.
Always remember.
Never forget. 🙏
#Aberfan
On 21 October 1966, Tip No 7, which formed part of the main complex of tips at Aberfan, slipped and descended upon part of the village including the school - killing 116 children and 29 adults.
Never forget. 🙏
#Aberfan
On 21 October 1966, Tip No 7, which formed part of the main complex of tips at Aberfan, slipped and descended upon part of the village including the school - killing 116 children and 29 adults.
October 21, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Always remember.
Never forget. 🙏
#Aberfan
On 21 October 1966, Tip No 7, which formed part of the main complex of tips at Aberfan, slipped and descended upon part of the village including the school - killing 116 children and 29 adults.
Never forget. 🙏
#Aberfan
On 21 October 1966, Tip No 7, which formed part of the main complex of tips at Aberfan, slipped and descended upon part of the village including the school - killing 116 children and 29 adults.