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University of Bristol School of Education - Research Team @soebrisresearch.bsky.social · Jul 1

Sales of the Bristol Guide are closed.

After more than two decades, the 2024–2025 edition was the final publication.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has purchased, used, and supported the Guide over the past 20 years.

You can get in touch on [email protected]

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University of Bristol School of Education - Research Team @soebrisresearch.bsky.social · Jun 24

⏰ The clock is ticking!

The Bristol Guide will close sales for good a the end of the week – no reprints, no restocks.

If you've been meaning to grab a copy, now’s your final chance! 🛍️

Don’t miss out 👉 www.bristol.ac.uk/education/ex...

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Bloomsbury Academic Education @bloomsburyaced.bsky.social · Jun 16

Plus if you're in Bristol this Friday, come along to the launch of this new book, hosted by @soebrisresearch.bsky.social. All welcome, in person and online.

More details / register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...

Book Launch: Can Higher Education be decolonised?

Book Launch for "Can Higher Education be decolonised? A Situated Case Study of an Elite University in the Global North"

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University of Bristol School of Education - Research Team @soebrisresearch.bsky.social · Jun 11

📣 FINAL CHANCE TO BUY

The 2024/2025 Bristol Guide will be the last ever edition.
Once it’s gone, it’s gone! No future print runs.

If you’ve found it useful or always meant to get a copy, now’s the time.

📦 Limited stock remaining

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Thanks for all your support over the years 💙

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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · May 23

Professor Paul Howard-Jones recently hit our local airwaves by joining the BBC Radio Wiltshire team 📻

He answered the question on many parents' minds - should children be banned from using technology such as mobile phones?

See what he advised ⬇️
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#Education #Research

TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube - Parents and teachers' warning amid 'upsetting' posts

Teenagers have described their distressing online experiences, as parents and teachers speak out.

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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · May 21

Power Education, based at the University of Bristol's Barton Hill Micro-campus, recently celebrated a huge milestone! 🎉

Secondary school students who regularly attend Power Education's weekend tutoring sessions undertook a work experience visit to the Temple Enterprise Quarter Campus (TQEC).

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University of Bristol School of Education - Research Team @soebrisresearch.bsky.social · May 20

The #DfE has published Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson's speech on the use of EdTech to improve opportunity in education at the Education World Forum.

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Education Secretary gives keynote speech at Education World Forum

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson's speech on the use of EdTech to improve opportunity in education at the Education World Forum.

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University of Bristol School of Education - Research Team @soebrisresearch.bsky.social · May 13

📚 Half price SALE! The Handbook for Education Professionals: Bristol Guide 2024–2025 is now 50% off!

Once it's gone, it's gone with no future runs planned.

www.bristol.ac.uk/education/ex...

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University of Bristol School of Education - Research Team @soebrisresearch.bsky.social · Apr 28

📚 Half price SALE! The Handbook for Education Professionals: Bristol Guide 2024–2025 is now 50% off!

📖 Printed books are limited, but PDF/ebook versions are available until 30 June 2025. Don't miss out!

Buy now⬇️⬇️⬇️

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University of Bristol School of Education - Research Team @soebrisresearch.bsky.social · Apr 30

The #DfE has published their annual target for the number of trainees to start postgraduate initial teacher training in the 2025 to 2026 academic year, in England, by subject.

You can read it here: shorturl.at/Hlfxl

#education #teaching #teachers

Postgraduate initial teacher training targets: 2025 to 2026

Annual target for the number of trainees to start postgraduate initial teacher training in the 2025 to 2026 academic year, in England, by subject.

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University of Bristol School of Education - Research Team @soebrisresearch.bsky.social · Apr 29

From the #DfE website:

Supporting all readers in secondary school

A short course for secondary school staff and leaders to support readers at all levels.

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Supporting all readers in secondary school

A short course for secondary school staff and leaders to support readers at all levels.

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University of Bristol School of Education - Research Team @soebrisresearch.bsky.social · Apr 29

🌿 Mangrove Stories of Large Ocean State Environmental Thrutopia

📅 Tue 20 May 2025 | 🕛 12:00–13:00 BST

Join Terra Sprague as she shares untold climate stories from Fiji, St Lucia & Mauritius.

Free & open to all. Hybrid

📍Bristol Conversations in Education

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Mangrove Stories of Large Ocean State Environmental Thrutopia

Join us for a ESSRG-hosted Bristol Conversations seminar with Terra Sprague, Narrative Inquirer and Lecturer from the University of Bristol

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University of Bristol School of Education - Research Team @soebrisresearch.bsky.social · Apr 28

📚 Half price SALE! The Handbook for Education Professionals: Bristol Guide 2024–2025 is now 50% off!

📖 Printed books are limited, but PDF/ebook versions are available until 30 June 2025. Don't miss out!

Buy now⬇️⬇️⬇️

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#Education #BristolGuide

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University of Bristol School of Education - Research Team @soebrisresearch.bsky.social · Apr 15

🌍 Join us Wed 23 Apr, 12–1pm BST for a free online #BristolConversations seminar with Karen Bedier on economic shocks & resilience in Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

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How Do Various External Shocks Influence the Economic Stability of SIDS?

Join us for a ESSRG-hosted Bristol Conversations seminar with Karen Bedier, Doctoral Researcher at Loughborough University.

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University of Bristol School of Education - Research Team @soebrisresearch.bsky.social · Apr 10

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University of Bristol School of Education - Research Team @soebrisresearch.bsky.social · Apr 7

🚨 HALF-PRICE SALE! 🚨 Our Core Content Framework (CCF) Toolkit is now 50% off! Get research summaries, discussion sheets & activities to keep training CCF-aligned. Available as a full toolkit or by teaching standard. 📚✨

Find out more 👉 shorturl.at/6nhJy

University of Bristol School of Education - Research Team @soebrisresearch.bsky.social · Apr 7

🚨 HALF-PRICE SALE! 🚨 Our Core Content Framework (CCF) Toolkit is now 50% off! Get research summaries, discussion sheets & activities to keep training CCF-aligned. Available as a full toolkit or by teaching standard. 📚✨

Find out more 👉 shorturl.at/6nhJy

University of Bristol School of Education - Research Team @soebrisresearch.bsky.social · Apr 1

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University of Bristol School of Education - Research Team @soebrisresearch.bsky.social · Mar 31

📢 Half-Price Alert! 📢

The Handbook for Education Professionals: Bristol Guide 2024-2025 is now 50% off! 🎉

We’re busy working on the 2025-2026 edition, so we’re discounting the current guide while stock lasts. 📚

🛍️ Grab your copy now before it’s gone!
👉 shorturl.at/sU72o

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Essex and Thames SCITT Teacher Training @etscitt.bsky.social · Mar 26

As the Netflix show Adolescence continues to get people talking about the dangers of social media for children, we thought it would be useful to share this guide which explains some of the common emojis they may be using in online chats.

#onlinesafety #esafety #edusky

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University of Bristol School of Education - Research Team @soebrisresearch.bsky.social · Mar 31

📢 Half-Price Alert! 📢

The Handbook for Education Professionals: Bristol Guide 2024-2025 is now 50% off! 🎉

We’re busy working on the 2025-2026 edition, so we’re discounting the current guide while stock lasts. 📚

🛍️ Grab your copy now before it’s gone!
👉 shorturl.at/sU72o

#Education

University of Bristol School of Education - Research Team @soebrisresearch.bsky.social · Mar 27

From BBC News:

Special needs schools way over capacity in England

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Special needs schools thousands over capacity in England

There were 8,000 more secondary pupils in special schools than places in 2023-24, official figures show.

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jasraeldenee.bsky.social @jasraeldenee.bsky.social · Mar 26

I’ve really enjoyed my time and have grown so much during my studies at the School of Education! Thanks so much for featuring me in a blog post! 😊

School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · Mar 26

In our latest blog, we caught up with recent PhD graduate Jasrael to find out why she chose to continue studying with us. She also gives us an insight into her enlightening doctoral research! 🎓📚

Read Jasrael’s blog ⬇️
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Why I stayed at the University of Bristol for my PhD after my Masters

University of Bristol graduate Jasrael Stokes recently completed her doctorate, earning a PhD from the School of Education. We caught up with her to discover what encouraged her to continue studyin…

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Chartered College of Teaching @collegeofteaching.bsky.social · Mar 27

As part of the Rethinking Curriculum project, we have created bespoke resources to develop your understanding of a place-based curriculum. These resources are designed to explore the research evidence underpinning this approach.

View toolkit: my.chartered.college...

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University of Bristol School of Education - Research Team @soebrisresearch.bsky.social · Mar 26

From the DfE:

Review of level 3 qualifications reform: final outcomes

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Review of level 3 qualifications reform: final outcomes

Final list of post-16 level 3 qualifications that have had their funding approval extended or removed from 1 August 2025.

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University of Bristol School of Education - Research Team @soebrisresearch.bsky.social · Mar 25

📢Join Bristol Conversations in Education #BCE & CIRE

📖 Learning through Collective Memory Work: Troubling Testimonio in Post-war Peru

📅 Wed, 2 Apr 2025 | 🕛 12-1pm 📍 Hybrid

🔍 Speaker: Dr. Goya Wilson Vásquez @soebristol.bsky.social

The event is free but you must register:

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Learning through Collective Memory Work

[Full title] Learning through Collective Memory Work: Troubling Testimonio in Post-war Peru

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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · Mar 24

AI is advancing rapidly, with the development of LLM tools such as ChatGPT. While these tools might be beneficial, what impact are they having on our environment?

Join our AI and Sustainability Workshop on Thursday 3rd April to find out more!

Register here ⬇️
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