Simone Beach
@simonebeach.bsky.social
Headteacher of the primary school I went to when I was little. Worked here for over 20 years and still love it. We were evacuated 16/01/23. Can’t wait to be back together as one school. Also love books.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:15 AM
My baby is 16 tomorrow. He’s had a little bit of a rough ride with his health from day dot. A nasty injury in July has meant no sport, Alder Hey, missing school in year 11. So grateful to the teachers supporting him through this tricky time.
Not sure you can measure that but means the world to me.
Not sure you can measure that but means the world to me.
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
My baby is 16 tomorrow. He’s had a little bit of a rough ride with his health from day dot. A nasty injury in July has meant no sport, Alder Hey, missing school in year 11. So grateful to the teachers supporting him through this tricky time.
Not sure you can measure that but means the world to me.
Not sure you can measure that but means the world to me.
This week’s book of the week is Connor Allen’s inspiring poetry collection, “Miracles”.
November 21, 2025 at 9:54 AM
This week’s book of the week is Connor Allen’s inspiring poetry collection, “Miracles”.
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1/2 ⭐️SCHOOLS!
⭐️BOOK PACK #giveaway
Author @sophieanderson.bsky.social is kindly gifting 1 UK-based Primary School a Reflecting Realities Book Pack.
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CLOSES 5PM 26th November
#KidLitUK
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⭐️BOOK PACK #giveaway
Author @sophieanderson.bsky.social is kindly gifting 1 UK-based Primary School a Reflecting Realities Book Pack.
TO ENTER:
1] follow
2] reply “ ⛄️ ”
3] sign up to our quarterly newsletter letterboxlibrary.com/subscribers
CLOSES 5PM 26th November
#KidLitUK
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November 20, 2025 at 12:48 PM
1/2 ⭐️SCHOOLS!
⭐️BOOK PACK #giveaway
Author @sophieanderson.bsky.social is kindly gifting 1 UK-based Primary School a Reflecting Realities Book Pack.
TO ENTER:
1] follow
2] reply “ ⛄️ ”
3] sign up to our quarterly newsletter letterboxlibrary.com/subscribers
CLOSES 5PM 26th November
#KidLitUK
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⭐️BOOK PACK #giveaway
Author @sophieanderson.bsky.social is kindly gifting 1 UK-based Primary School a Reflecting Realities Book Pack.
TO ENTER:
1] follow
2] reply “ ⛄️ ”
3] sign up to our quarterly newsletter letterboxlibrary.com/subscribers
CLOSES 5PM 26th November
#KidLitUK
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This is great 👍
I’ve written my first post on Substack. It’s about ‘meeting the needs of pupils with SEND’.
(Well, it is & it isn’t):
open.substack.com/pub/ldonaghy...
(Well, it is & it isn’t):
open.substack.com/pub/ldonaghy...
open.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:36 PM
This is great 👍
November 19, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Sometimes our teaching assistants need to take a more creative approach to help our children grasp the content.
What would we do without our wonderful TAs 💗
What would we do without our wonderful TAs 💗
November 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Sometimes our teaching assistants need to take a more creative approach to help our children grasp the content.
What would we do without our wonderful TAs 💗
What would we do without our wonderful TAs 💗
Yesterday was my great uncle’s funeral. The last surviving sibling. A final farewell to him but also to that entire generation.
My great grandad arrived on a boat destined for America but he ended up here in England. So special listening to family share stories from the past.
RIP Dominic Ruscillo
My great grandad arrived on a boat destined for America but he ended up here in England. So special listening to family share stories from the past.
RIP Dominic Ruscillo
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Yesterday was my great uncle’s funeral. The last surviving sibling. A final farewell to him but also to that entire generation.
My great grandad arrived on a boat destined for America but he ended up here in England. So special listening to family share stories from the past.
RIP Dominic Ruscillo
My great grandad arrived on a boat destined for America but he ended up here in England. So special listening to family share stories from the past.
RIP Dominic Ruscillo
I am super lucky to work with a staff team that prioritises finding opportunities to build a positive and supportive working environment.
Staff meeting cancelled. Walk optional. Some even used it as a way to squeeze in an extra weekday run with their work mates.
Staff meeting cancelled. Walk optional. Some even used it as a way to squeeze in an extra weekday run with their work mates.
Love planning wellbeing walks for staff complete with cute coffees!
Has anyone had any good ideas/events for staff wellbeing?
Has anyone had any good ideas/events for staff wellbeing?
November 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I am super lucky to work with a staff team that prioritises finding opportunities to build a positive and supportive working environment.
Staff meeting cancelled. Walk optional. Some even used it as a way to squeeze in an extra weekday run with their work mates.
Staff meeting cancelled. Walk optional. Some even used it as a way to squeeze in an extra weekday run with their work mates.
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🧵 First Responder: What school leaders can learn from emergency planning (4/4)
In a 'permacrisis,' trust your gut.
Ask the hard questions.
And never ignore the quiet signs.
🔗 substack.com/@pkainsworth...
In a 'permacrisis,' trust your gut.
Ask the hard questions.
And never ignore the quiet signs.
🔗 substack.com/@pkainsworth...
November 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
🧵 First Responder: What school leaders can learn from emergency planning (4/4)
In a 'permacrisis,' trust your gut.
Ask the hard questions.
And never ignore the quiet signs.
🔗 substack.com/@pkainsworth...
In a 'permacrisis,' trust your gut.
Ask the hard questions.
And never ignore the quiet signs.
🔗 substack.com/@pkainsworth...
Watching The Beast in Me on Netflix. How good is Wave of Mutilation by Pixies
Also I need to stop binge watching like it’s a Friday night
Also I need to stop binge watching like it’s a Friday night
November 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Watching The Beast in Me on Netflix. How good is Wave of Mutilation by Pixies
Also I need to stop binge watching like it’s a Friday night
Also I need to stop binge watching like it’s a Friday night
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After living through the Nazi & atomic bomb eras, Tove Jansson writings would often encompass fearful ideas about loss of a familiar world. However she would balance this with characters who encompassed #kindness & #community, even in the darkest times #WomensArt #WorldKindnessDay
November 13, 2025 at 7:07 PM
After living through the Nazi & atomic bomb eras, Tove Jansson writings would often encompass fearful ideas about loss of a familiar world. However she would balance this with characters who encompassed #kindness & #community, even in the darkest times #WomensArt #WorldKindnessDay
Awwh this is so lovely and exciting!
I’m certainly in good company with my fellow finalists.
Anoushka teaches English at St Bernard’s High School. She really is a wonderful teacher who always goes the extra mile 💗
I’m certainly in good company with my fellow finalists.
Anoushka teaches English at St Bernard’s High School. She really is a wonderful teacher who always goes the extra mile 💗
November 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Awwh this is so lovely and exciting!
I’m certainly in good company with my fellow finalists.
Anoushka teaches English at St Bernard’s High School. She really is a wonderful teacher who always goes the extra mile 💗
I’m certainly in good company with my fellow finalists.
Anoushka teaches English at St Bernard’s High School. She really is a wonderful teacher who always goes the extra mile 💗
This Wednesday is #RedWednesday #ACIN
Last year we worked with the high school to make a video in support. It’s too long for on here but here’s a little clip.
The one good thing to come from our evacuation is that we get to work more closely with the children and staff of St Bernard’s High School.
Last year we worked with the high school to make a video in support. It’s too long for on here but here’s a little clip.
The one good thing to come from our evacuation is that we get to work more closely with the children and staff of St Bernard’s High School.
November 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM
This Wednesday is #RedWednesday #ACIN
Last year we worked with the high school to make a video in support. It’s too long for on here but here’s a little clip.
The one good thing to come from our evacuation is that we get to work more closely with the children and staff of St Bernard’s High School.
Last year we worked with the high school to make a video in support. It’s too long for on here but here’s a little clip.
The one good thing to come from our evacuation is that we get to work more closely with the children and staff of St Bernard’s High School.
👏💗
Also grateful to Waterpark ran by the Eric Wright Trust for their amazing charity work and huge subsidised prices they can offer us!
So vital our children can go on these trips for amazing learning outside the classroom!
So vital our children can go on these trips for amazing learning outside the classroom!
November 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
👏💗
Huge thanks to our staff on Y4 and 5 residential especially EVC @a-mymaguire.bsky.social
They were “on” 24/7 for a week so our pupils could try new things, develop skills eg independence, resilience, prob solving. Because of our amazing colleagues the kids have made memories they will never forget.
They were “on” 24/7 for a week so our pupils could try new things, develop skills eg independence, resilience, prob solving. Because of our amazing colleagues the kids have made memories they will never forget.
My favourite school week of the year! Always a pleasure taking the children to Waterpark at Coniston!
The growth we see in the children in 5 days is amazing! Lots of ‘I can’t do that’ to ‘wow look at me Miss’ 😍
Always thankful to our amazing team who give up their week for our wonderful pupils ❤️
The growth we see in the children in 5 days is amazing! Lots of ‘I can’t do that’ to ‘wow look at me Miss’ 😍
Always thankful to our amazing team who give up their week for our wonderful pupils ❤️
November 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Huge thanks to our staff on Y4 and 5 residential especially EVC @a-mymaguire.bsky.social
They were “on” 24/7 for a week so our pupils could try new things, develop skills eg independence, resilience, prob solving. Because of our amazing colleagues the kids have made memories they will never forget.
They were “on” 24/7 for a week so our pupils could try new things, develop skills eg independence, resilience, prob solving. Because of our amazing colleagues the kids have made memories they will never forget.
This morning was the annual blessing of the graves for our parish.
This tradition makes me feel close to my community and family across the generations. Such a comforting and supportive ceremony.
But November ☔️🌪️
I mean I do understand why but still 🥶🥶🥶
Off to thaw out.
This tradition makes me feel close to my community and family across the generations. Such a comforting and supportive ceremony.
But November ☔️🌪️
I mean I do understand why but still 🥶🥶🥶
Off to thaw out.
November 15, 2025 at 11:06 AM
This morning was the annual blessing of the graves for our parish.
This tradition makes me feel close to my community and family across the generations. Such a comforting and supportive ceremony.
But November ☔️🌪️
I mean I do understand why but still 🥶🥶🥶
Off to thaw out.
This tradition makes me feel close to my community and family across the generations. Such a comforting and supportive ceremony.
But November ☔️🌪️
I mean I do understand why but still 🥶🥶🥶
Off to thaw out.
2 teachers from school have been nominated for NEU Rep of the year Award!
Absolute superstars 🌟
I have watched them support colleagues, be a collective voice and build a strong staff community.
Forever grateful for how they and @neunion.bsky.social are lobbying for positive change for our school.
Absolute superstars 🌟
I have watched them support colleagues, be a collective voice and build a strong staff community.
Forever grateful for how they and @neunion.bsky.social are lobbying for positive change for our school.
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
2 teachers from school have been nominated for NEU Rep of the year Award!
Absolute superstars 🌟
I have watched them support colleagues, be a collective voice and build a strong staff community.
Forever grateful for how they and @neunion.bsky.social are lobbying for positive change for our school.
Absolute superstars 🌟
I have watched them support colleagues, be a collective voice and build a strong staff community.
Forever grateful for how they and @neunion.bsky.social are lobbying for positive change for our school.
Why a generation of kids are learning to read everything except books. carlhendrick.substack.com/p/in-defence...
November 15, 2025 at 7:55 AM
A positive community meeting this evening @michellescrogham.bsky.social
Funding that could have a real impact on the lives of our children and families.
The best part is the people who live in the community will have a say on how it’s spent.
Great that our children’s voices will be listened to.
Funding that could have a real impact on the lives of our children and families.
The best part is the people who live in the community will have a say on how it’s spent.
Great that our children’s voices will be listened to.
November 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
A positive community meeting this evening @michellescrogham.bsky.social
Funding that could have a real impact on the lives of our children and families.
The best part is the people who live in the community will have a say on how it’s spent.
Great that our children’s voices will be listened to.
Funding that could have a real impact on the lives of our children and families.
The best part is the people who live in the community will have a say on how it’s spent.
Great that our children’s voices will be listened to.
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#FridayFive is stormy!
1. Sometimes. James.
2. Riders on the Storm. The Doors.
3. Umbrella. Rihanna.
4. Gimme Shelter. The Rolling Stones.
5. Immigrant Song. Led Zeppelin.
1. Sometimes. James.
2. Riders on the Storm. The Doors.
3. Umbrella. Rihanna.
4. Gimme Shelter. The Rolling Stones.
5. Immigrant Song. Led Zeppelin.
November 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
#FridayFive is stormy!
1. Sometimes. James.
2. Riders on the Storm. The Doors.
3. Umbrella. Rihanna.
4. Gimme Shelter. The Rolling Stones.
5. Immigrant Song. Led Zeppelin.
1. Sometimes. James.
2. Riders on the Storm. The Doors.
3. Umbrella. Rihanna.
4. Gimme Shelter. The Rolling Stones.
5. Immigrant Song. Led Zeppelin.
Inspirational talk from @teresacremin.bsky.social
Thank you! 🥰
All the Barrow heads are really hoping we can convince you to visit our little town.
“If we just hope for the best the reading rich will get richer and the reading poor get poorer”
“Not just being able to read but choosing to”
Thank you! 🥰
All the Barrow heads are really hoping we can convince you to visit our little town.
“If we just hope for the best the reading rich will get richer and the reading poor get poorer”
“Not just being able to read but choosing to”
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Inspirational talk from @teresacremin.bsky.social
Thank you! 🥰
All the Barrow heads are really hoping we can convince you to visit our little town.
“If we just hope for the best the reading rich will get richer and the reading poor get poorer”
“Not just being able to read but choosing to”
Thank you! 🥰
All the Barrow heads are really hoping we can convince you to visit our little town.
“If we just hope for the best the reading rich will get richer and the reading poor get poorer”
“Not just being able to read but choosing to”
Considering how we poverty proof the school day as we head into winter is crucial work.
So many useful ideas to help us do just that in this ⬇️👍
So many useful ideas to help us do just that in this ⬇️👍
Seasonal #poverty in #schools: As temperatures drop & financial pressures on families rise, how can schools respond with compassion & purpose? Drawing on the C.A.R.E. principles Sean Harris – @thatpovertyguy.bsky.social – shares practical ways for schools to become poverty-informed: buff.ly/0B2EqNf
Seasonal hardship: How schools can help families with the cost of winter - Headteacher Update
The cost of winter puts pressure on families living in poverty but there are practical ways that schools can support
buff.ly
November 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Considering how we poverty proof the school day as we head into winter is crucial work.
So many useful ideas to help us do just that in this ⬇️👍
So many useful ideas to help us do just that in this ⬇️👍
Learning and networking with colleagues at the Cumbria Heads Annual Conference.
We are thinking about,
“Meeting the challenge of educating children in a distracting virtual world”.
Lots to think about after listening to @bronaghstarrs.bsky.social
Great to visit the NAHT stand
@naht.org.uk
We are thinking about,
“Meeting the challenge of educating children in a distracting virtual world”.
Lots to think about after listening to @bronaghstarrs.bsky.social
Great to visit the NAHT stand
@naht.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Learning and networking with colleagues at the Cumbria Heads Annual Conference.
We are thinking about,
“Meeting the challenge of educating children in a distracting virtual world”.
Lots to think about after listening to @bronaghstarrs.bsky.social
Great to visit the NAHT stand
@naht.org.uk
We are thinking about,
“Meeting the challenge of educating children in a distracting virtual world”.
Lots to think about after listening to @bronaghstarrs.bsky.social
Great to visit the NAHT stand
@naht.org.uk
“Humble leaders learn” 💗
November 13, 2025 at 7:54 AM
“Humble leaders learn” 💗