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Alex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · 19h

My latest @tesmagazine.bsky.social column: ‘Inclusion by design: why it matters and how to do it’.

I explore the changing picture around inclusion (from the OFSTED to the ‘Send crisis’), alongside practical, evidence-informed approaches teachers can address now.

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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

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John Dickens @johndickenssw.bsky.social · 18h

Edition 407 done and dusted:

So much for saving money: Reform council eyes school budget raid

Scoop: trust plans to roll out deepfake teacher avatars to cut workload

Long read on SEND cluster funding

Legal explainer on campaigning pupils

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 2d

I spoke to Matt Forde about Irn-Bru, crowdsurfing, Byker Grove, the 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 Washington in the North East — and a bit of politics too.

Yes, our crowd was bigger than Mel Stride’s at Tory Party conference.

Listen below 👇
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Show 372. Bridget Phillipson - LIVE

Podcast Episode · The Political Party · 08/10/2025 · 1h 7m

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · 5d

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

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Sam Gibbs @samgibbs.bsky.social · 5d

Going to the Odeon release party tomorrow! 🥳

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Sam Gibbs @samgibbs.bsky.social · 6d

About six listens in now 😂 I love it! What’s your favourite? Father Figure and Opalite for me 😃

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Sam Gibbs @samgibbs.bsky.social · 6d

Oh yes! 🙌

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 8d

As Deputy Leader I’d be putting our values into action.

Tackling child poverty. Transforming children’s chances.

A voice for members and unions not just on the airwaves, but in Cabinet.
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Two-child benefit cap has been devastating, says Phillipson

The education secretary says there is a

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Jon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · 7d

▶️ Schools criticise support ‘vacuum’ as racial tensions rise

Important piece this morning on how the DfE has failed to offer help as schools face myriad repercussions of debates on immigration, race and St George’s flags

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Schools criticise support ‘vacuum’ as racial tensions rise

Concerned leaders tell Tes the government has not equipped them to deal with debates on immigration, race and St George’s flags

www.tes.com

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Sam Gibbs @samgibbs.bsky.social · 7d

All hail the Queen 👸

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Sam Gibbs @samgibbs.bsky.social · 7d

I woke up spontaneously at 5:01, almost like my body was telling me it’s ready for my showgirl era 🤣

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 7d

A third of secondary headteachers now leave their roles within three years of appointment, new government retention analysis shows

schoolsweek.co.uk/retention-1-...

1 in 3 secondary heads leave within three years

But a lack of data on central academy trust teams could be skewing analysis, DfE warns

schoolsweek.co.uk

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Sam Gibbs @samgibbs.bsky.social · 7d

Ooh this is fancy!

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Jay 🦋 @jay.bsky.team · 8d

“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall

💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero

Jane Goodall with monarch butterfly scarf

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Sam Gibbs @samgibbs.bsky.social · 8d

Really enjoyed this session! Great to see a serving teacher on the panel, too - very refreshing.

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Prof Bob Davis @rokewood.bsky.social · 8d

Appalling events on our streets. Compassion for & solidarity with all those afflicted by this violence. #YomKippur
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Manchester synagogue: Two dead in Manchester synagogue attack, with suspect also believed to have been killed - police

The suspect was shot by police, who say his condition cannot be confirmed due to

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 8d

Here’s why I’m standing to be your Deputy Leader 👇

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Sam Gibbs @samgibbs.bsky.social · 14d

Looking forward to speaking with my partner-in-crime @missgoodyear.bsky.social at the @teacherdevtrust.bsky.social conference.

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Sam Gibbs @samgibbs.bsky.social · 16d

What Mary said 👇

Mary Myatt @marymyatt.bsky.social · 17d

What is happening here, is that interesting, demanding work is being rationed.

These assumptions are based on flawed notions of what children are capable of.

All our pupils deserve access to a rich, beautiful curriculum

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William Shakespeare @shakespeare.lol · 16d

Hie thee to hell for shame, and leave this world,
Thou cacodemon, there thy kingdom is.

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Sheila @sheilattuned.bsky.social · 17d

You’ll be okay
Lovely words from Donna Ashworth

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Alex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · 17d

Is AI the solution or part of the problem?

This contrast was thought-provoking…

Link: edition.cnn.com/2025/09/22/t...

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Sam Gibbs @samgibbs.bsky.social · 19d

Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 19d

In a moment like this, when tensions are high, part of the job of the president is to remind us of the ties that bind us together.

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · 19d

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

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