Kathryn Solly
@roddi33.bsky.social
Retired MNS/CC Headteacher. Author, consultant, trainer and speaker. Proud grandmother and mother. Enjoys friends, nature, travel, pets, gardening, music, art and craft, walking and exploring.
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“February. Another cold, dead month, or so it seems. The elms are bare against the sky, the plough-ground is naked and wet, and still as brown as the sodden leaves.
Yet the world is waking up”.
Artists: Edith Hilder, Rowland Hilder (ShellGuide, 1955)
Yet the world is waking up”.
Artists: Edith Hilder, Rowland Hilder (ShellGuide, 1955)
February 7, 2026 at 8:03 AM
“February. Another cold, dead month, or so it seems. The elms are bare against the sky, the plough-ground is naked and wet, and still as brown as the sodden leaves.
Yet the world is waking up”.
Artists: Edith Hilder, Rowland Hilder (ShellGuide, 1955)
Yet the world is waking up”.
Artists: Edith Hilder, Rowland Hilder (ShellGuide, 1955)
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i wish schools were as excited about teaching forest school principles as they are about teaching AI.
February 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM
i wish schools were as excited about teaching forest school principles as they are about teaching AI.
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We hope the good people of #SanFrancisco will forgive us for adapting a song about their city in 1967 to address the shocking and tragic events in #Minnesota in recent weeks. This is dedicated to Renée Good and Alex Pretti, and in solidarity. Our version is called "Minnesota" ❤️
youtu.be/BRHxXHZmVAM
youtu.be/BRHxXHZmVAM
"Minnesota" - Marsh Family adaptation of "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)"
YouTube video by Marsh Family
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January 28, 2026 at 12:21 AM
We hope the good people of #SanFrancisco will forgive us for adapting a song about their city in 1967 to address the shocking and tragic events in #Minnesota in recent weeks. This is dedicated to Renée Good and Alex Pretti, and in solidarity. Our version is called "Minnesota" ❤️
youtu.be/BRHxXHZmVAM
youtu.be/BRHxXHZmVAM
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Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem.
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem.
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The brilliant Marsh family nail it again. Divine harmonies and brilliant parody. Such a talented family.
Huge happy 80th birthday this week to the legendary #DollyParton 🎉- we are marking it with a parody of her 2nd number 1 hit, written by the #BeeGees. Our 🎶 version's called "Donald's Sewage Stream" - since he brought his sick drivel to #Europe #Davos #NATO & our #armedforces:
youtu.be/F4nefIN4_LY
youtu.be/F4nefIN4_LY
"Donald's Sewage Stream" - Marsh Family adapt "Islands in the Stream" by Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers
YouTube video by Marsh Family
youtu.be
January 25, 2026 at 7:31 AM
The brilliant Marsh family nail it again. Divine harmonies and brilliant parody. Such a talented family.
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@marshfamilysongs.bsky.social sum up general opinion in the U.K. once again. And I can’t remember the U.K. being quite so united on any issue in the news for the past decade. He’s bungled his way to that, at least.
"Donald's Sewage Stream" - Marsh Family adapt "Islands in the Stream" by Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers
YouTube video by Marsh Family
youtu.be
January 25, 2026 at 5:23 AM
@marshfamilysongs.bsky.social sum up general opinion in the U.K. once again. And I can’t remember the U.K. being quite so united on any issue in the news for the past decade. He’s bungled his way to that, at least.
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Huge happy 80th birthday this week to the legendary #DollyParton 🎉- we are marking it with a parody of her 2nd number 1 hit, written by the #BeeGees. Our 🎶 version's called "Donald's Sewage Stream" - since he brought his sick drivel to #Europe #Davos #NATO & our #armedforces:
youtu.be/F4nefIN4_LY
youtu.be/F4nefIN4_LY
"Donald's Sewage Stream" - Marsh Family adapt "Islands in the Stream" by Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers
YouTube video by Marsh Family
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Huge happy 80th birthday this week to the legendary #DollyParton 🎉- we are marking it with a parody of her 2nd number 1 hit, written by the #BeeGees. Our 🎶 version's called "Donald's Sewage Stream" - since he brought his sick drivel to #Europe #Davos #NATO & our #armedforces:
youtu.be/F4nefIN4_LY
youtu.be/F4nefIN4_LY
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An observation test for your inner 8-year-old.
You’ll be doing well to spot 12 deliberate mistakes.
From Treasure magazine, 1963
Official answers coming soon
(Even if you don’t reply, could you please ‘like’ or share this one?)
You’ll be doing well to spot 12 deliberate mistakes.
From Treasure magazine, 1963
Official answers coming soon
(Even if you don’t reply, could you please ‘like’ or share this one?)
January 24, 2026 at 8:17 AM
An observation test for your inner 8-year-old.
You’ll be doing well to spot 12 deliberate mistakes.
From Treasure magazine, 1963
Official answers coming soon
(Even if you don’t reply, could you please ‘like’ or share this one?)
You’ll be doing well to spot 12 deliberate mistakes.
From Treasure magazine, 1963
Official answers coming soon
(Even if you don’t reply, could you please ‘like’ or share this one?)
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I think they mean Aretha, but what a belter anyway. Danielle's voice is on form for this one.
This is our parody of "Piece of My Heart" by the amazing soulful Erma Franklin. Our version addresses the situation unfolding with #Trump and #Greenland, & has rude words - it's called "Piece of Denmark". In solidarity with all fellow Europeans facing tariffs and trauma. #25th
youtu.be/jSDIkpwlqsA
youtu.be/jSDIkpwlqsA
"Piece of Denmark" - Marsh Family parody of "Piece of My Heart" by Erma Franklin on Greenland/Trump
YouTube video by Marsh Family
youtu.be
January 20, 2026 at 8:22 PM
I think they mean Aretha, but what a belter anyway. Danielle's voice is on form for this one.
It’s all about outdoors..
January 17, 2026 at 11:48 AM
It’s all about outdoors..
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According to the DfE the answer is them funding yet more DfE training. This seems to be the only 'answer' they ever come up with rather than actually looking at the wider picture. 🤦♀️
January 16, 2026 at 4:58 PM
According to the DfE the answer is them funding yet more DfE training. This seems to be the only 'answer' they ever come up with rather than actually looking at the wider picture. 🤦♀️
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If you're not going to look at changing the system then you're not going to solve the issues because a lot of them are caused by the pressures in the system itself.
January 16, 2026 at 4:21 PM
If you're not going to look at changing the system then you're not going to solve the issues because a lot of them are caused by the pressures in the system itself.
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All this talk of meeting needs and then @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social introduces yet another statutory test and keeps the same people advising on behaviour despite the rapid increase in exclusions of learners with SEND.
January 16, 2026 at 4:19 PM
All this talk of meeting needs and then @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social introduces yet another statutory test and keeps the same people advising on behaviour despite the rapid increase in exclusions of learners with SEND.
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If needs are at the centre then we must start asking why the system struggles to adapt to those needs. If we truly want inclusive settings we have to find ways to be more flexible and to ask why the system isn't meeting the needs of so many.
schoolsweek.co.uk/schools-at-t...
schoolsweek.co.uk/schools-at-t...
Schools ‘at the heart of SEND reforms’, says adviser
Dame Christine Lenehen says reforms look at 'changing nature' between schools and local authorities
schoolsweek.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 4:17 PM
If needs are at the centre then we must start asking why the system struggles to adapt to those needs. If we truly want inclusive settings we have to find ways to be more flexible and to ask why the system isn't meeting the needs of so many.
schoolsweek.co.uk/schools-at-t...
schoolsweek.co.uk/schools-at-t...
Folk might be interested in listening perhaps?
January 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Folk might be interested in listening perhaps?
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Pictured: Someone who actually won a Nobel Peace Prize
January 16, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Pictured: Someone who actually won a Nobel Peace Prize
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1926: the BBC decided women should not be radio announcers:
"The...physical strain...is greater than could be borne by the average woman", & "there is something incongruous in a woman announcing weighty news bulletins or...football results".
The decision was rapidly reversed after public derision.
"The...physical strain...is greater than could be borne by the average woman", & "there is something incongruous in a woman announcing weighty news bulletins or...football results".
The decision was rapidly reversed after public derision.
January 15, 2026 at 11:04 PM
1926: the BBC decided women should not be radio announcers:
"The...physical strain...is greater than could be borne by the average woman", & "there is something incongruous in a woman announcing weighty news bulletins or...football results".
The decision was rapidly reversed after public derision.
"The...physical strain...is greater than could be borne by the average woman", & "there is something incongruous in a woman announcing weighty news bulletins or...football results".
The decision was rapidly reversed after public derision.
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At a time when billionaires and oligarchs own the majority of our press, when local journalism is in decline, and social media is rife with misinformation and abuse, there has never been a greater need for citizen journalism
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January 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
At a time when billionaires and oligarchs own the majority of our press, when local journalism is in decline, and social media is rife with misinformation and abuse, there has never been a greater need for citizen journalism
Who funds us? No one...except you. Become a friends of Bylines supporter:
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🎉 The message is spreading far and wide: Forest schools in Hong Kong are embracing Risky Play for children as young as 2! Forest School camps, wellness and wilderness activities (not just for children!), and classroom learning in the great outdoors 👇
www.scmp.com/special-repo...
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How outdoor classrooms are shaping young minds, from Denmark to Hong Kong
Malvern College and International College believe in the power of outdoor learning and growing in nature’s classroom to build curiosity and resilience.
www.scmp.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:01 AM
🎉 The message is spreading far and wide: Forest schools in Hong Kong are embracing Risky Play for children as young as 2! Forest School camps, wellness and wilderness activities (not just for children!), and classroom learning in the great outdoors 👇
www.scmp.com/special-repo...
www.scmp.com/special-repo...
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7 of 10 targets set in England's Environment Act 2021 have little likelihood of being met by the legal deadline of 2030
On water, chemical exposure, waste, resource use, biosecurity and climate adaptation the prospects of hitting ambitions are well off track
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
On water, chemical exposure, waste, resource use, biosecurity and climate adaptation the prospects of hitting ambitions are well off track
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Wildlife targets will be missed in England and Northern Ireland, watchdog says
Seven out of 10 targets have little likelihood of being met by 2030, Office for Environmental Protection says
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:07 AM
7 of 10 targets set in England's Environment Act 2021 have little likelihood of being met by the legal deadline of 2030
On water, chemical exposure, waste, resource use, biosecurity and climate adaptation the prospects of hitting ambitions are well off track
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
On water, chemical exposure, waste, resource use, biosecurity and climate adaptation the prospects of hitting ambitions are well off track
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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UPCOMING WEBINAR by Drs. Mariana Brussoni & Megan Zeni, in promotion of their new book, Embracing Risky Play at School: Getting Kids Outdoors to Explore, Learn and Grow!
Embracing Risky Play: At School and Beyond
Feb. 5 | 3-4:30PM (PST) | Via Zoom
To register: earlylearning.ubc.ca/webinar-embr...
Embracing Risky Play: At School and Beyond
Feb. 5 | 3-4:30PM (PST) | Via Zoom
To register: earlylearning.ubc.ca/webinar-embr...
Webinar | Embracing Risky Play: At School and Beyond
Join experts Drs. Megan Zeni and Mariana Brussoni on Thursday, February 5 for an engaging webinar promoting their newly released book, Embracing Risky Play at School: Getting Kids Outdoors to Explore,...
earlylearning.ubc.ca
January 9, 2026 at 6:55 PM
UPCOMING WEBINAR by Drs. Mariana Brussoni & Megan Zeni, in promotion of their new book, Embracing Risky Play at School: Getting Kids Outdoors to Explore, Learn and Grow!
Embracing Risky Play: At School and Beyond
Feb. 5 | 3-4:30PM (PST) | Via Zoom
To register: earlylearning.ubc.ca/webinar-embr...
Embracing Risky Play: At School and Beyond
Feb. 5 | 3-4:30PM (PST) | Via Zoom
To register: earlylearning.ubc.ca/webinar-embr...
Wear what Michael liked you in and what you feel most comfortable in.
I've now realised that having said "absolutely no dress code" I have no idea what to wear this afternoon. I live in T shirts/jumpers and leggings
And yes, I know it doesn't matter but that somehow doesn't help
And yes, I know it doesn't matter but that somehow doesn't help
January 8, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Wear what Michael liked you in and what you feel most comfortable in.
He is gorgeous
I know dear Fitzgerald needs to be groomed, but who doesn’t love a muppet? #dogs #dogsofbluesky
January 8, 2026 at 9:56 AM
He is gorgeous
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Over the last 3 days we’ve been virtual learning because of the snow. It’s been snowing since New Year’s Day. The videos and photos I’ve been sent of children enjoying the show has brought me so much joy. A lot of learning and creativity can happen in the snow!
January 7, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Over the last 3 days we’ve been virtual learning because of the snow. It’s been snowing since New Year’s Day. The videos and photos I’ve been sent of children enjoying the show has brought me so much joy. A lot of learning and creativity can happen in the snow!