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Beth G-G @bethgg.bsky.social · 21d

Had an interesting conversation about inclusion in our SEND/AP schools yesterday that concluded with us suggesting that whilst we're proper hot on what you'd traditionally think of as 'inclusive practice', for us, ensuring access to a knowledge-rich curriculum for ALL is our inclusion focus.

Paul Kirschner @paulkirschner.bsky.social · 21d

What is a knowledge-rich curriculum? In any event not just facts, not just math and reading, and not elitist. It is the strongest lever for equity. And thus ultimately a matter of social justice. #EduSky

@timsurma.bsky.social, @danielmuijs.bsky.social

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Summer Turner @summerturner.bsky.social · 21d

Same! A catch up is long overdue xx

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Summer Turner @summerturner.bsky.social · 22d

Great job alert: work with me and a fabulous group of Trust and school leaders as a Trust Executive Leader. Exciting opportunity to make an impact in a trust which prizes continuous improvement, ambitious goals and experiencing joy in these pursuits! mynewterm.com/jobs/4362/ED...

Trust Executive Leader (Education) - Broad Horizons Education Trust, Norwich, Norfolk

Closing date: 9:00am, Fri 10th Oct, 2025. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.

mynewterm.com

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Summer Turner @summerturner.bsky.social · Sep 7

Ditto! I would love to carry on the conversation at some point soon.

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Summer Turner @summerturner.bsky.social · Sep 7

Great day yesterday at #ResearchED. Thank you @saysmiss.bsky.social @daisychristo.bsky.social @mrsball.bsky.social @natashaporter.bsky.social for fab sessions. Lots to reflect on as well as concrete actions to take. Exciting times.

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · Sep 3

Teachers are so often a glue that holds society together.

Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · Sep 3

Timeline cleanse

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Summer Turner @summerturner.bsky.social · Sep 3

Ha! I know right.

Summer Turner @summerturner.bsky.social · Sep 3

First day at school for our first born. Momentous in our little world.

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Claire Harley @claireharley.bsky.social · Aug 24

Absolutely delighted to be chosen as the Teacher Tapp blog of the day!

This blog is about how I make working, studying and parenting manageable during term time.

www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/the-sun...

The Sunday Reset; Tips I've learnt to rise above the chaos during term time

A summary of tips I've learnt about balancing working, studying and being a mum during term time.

www.researchtoclassroom.com

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Peps @pepsmccrea.bsky.social · Jul 3

For more, check out our discussion paper (co-authored by the crazy smart @Barker_J & @Josh_CPD):

resources.steplab.co/content/fil...

Would love any suggested improvements.

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WomenEd @womened.bsky.social · Jul 3

London Calling!!

This Saturday morning at 10am...

#WomenEd London are celebrating a decade of empowering women in education with a look back and forwards, informative community circles and a keynote talk from Kathleen Cushnie!

Get your summer off to a great start!

womened.com/events/women...

#WomenEd London: Celebrate 10 Years of WomenEd! Then, Now, and Next!

Join #WomenEd London for a special event marking a decade of empowering women in education!

womened.com

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Norfolk Research School @norfolkrs.bsky.social · Jul 3

Did you miss #ClipsFromTheClassroom? Don't panic. You can still access them here researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · Jul 2

Churchill cried multiple times in the chamber. Including after the "blood, toil, tears and sweat" speech appropriately.

Twlldun @twlldun.bsky.social · Jul 2

(This is a kidding on the square opinion, but c’mon. Are we saying Churchill never blubbed? He was famously emotional. The Victorians? Constantly crying. This is all the fault of modernity)

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Summer Turner @summerturner.bsky.social · Jun 14

Some amazing people honoured in education and I am particularly thrilled that it includes @counsellc.bsky.social. She’s brought so much wisdom and sharpness of thought to the sector. I’ve been so lucky to work with her and the impact she has had for me personally has been profound.

Jonathan Mountstevens @mrmountstevens.bsky.social · Jun 14

Congratulations @counsellc.bsky.social! Delighted to see your name here!
schoolsweek.co.uk/kings-birthd...

King's birthday honours: Top gongs for northern trust CEOs

70 people with links to England's school system recognised

schoolsweek.co.uk

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · Jun 2

It isn't possible to design a school system where everyone leaves with the skills needed for the workplace because *they're all going to do different jobs*.

Workplace training needs to be done by employers.

The Observer @theobserveruk.bsky.social · Jun 2

We need our children to leave school ready for life in the real world

To ensure that young people embarking on a career have the skills and mindset employers are looking for, education must be linked more closely to the workplace, writes David Blunkett.

‘We need our children to leave school ready for life in t...

To ensure that young people embarking on a career have the skills and mindset employers are looking for, education must be linked more closely to the wor...

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Mike Hobbiss @mikehobbiss.bsky.social · Jun 2

NEW BLOG: Managing attention in classrooms is a social justice issue

hobbolog.wordpress.com/2025/06/02/m...

#UKEd
#Edusky
#EduBlogUK

Managing attention in classrooms is a social justice issue

This is a blog about some of my favourite research findings in the field of attention. They are remarkable studies for their simplicity, the scale of the effect that they find, and the deep philoso…

hobbolog.wordpress.com

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Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · Jun 2

Column here!

There are some things in teaching that AI won’t change

‘Knowledge-rich’ curriculums will still be crucial in a world shaped by the technology

www.ft.com

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Tom Richmond @tom-richmond.com · May 15

Cracking discussion in the thread below between @bennewmark.bsky.social and @samfr.bsky.social that shows why doing nothing and doing something are both fraught with risk.

Ben Newmark @bennewmark.bsky.social · May 15

1. Despite being very on record about my concerns about quality of EHCPs this worries me a lot.
Removing EHCPs and the individual attached funding is a big risk in a system that isn't yet generally inclusive enough.
schoolsweek.co.uk/ehcp-shake-u...

schoolsweek.co.uk

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Dan Morrow @moremorrow.bsky.social · Apr 28

The 2.8% isn’t fully funded and based on this assumption many schools and Trusts are facing the prospect of having to lower staffing numbers.
4% without additional funds will be an unmitigated disaster

Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · Apr 27

Yikes. Schools pay review board set to propose a 4% pay rise but only 2.8% is funded. Schools would have to find an extra £300m+ if no extra funding on offer.

George Mann @sgfmann.bsky.social · Apr 27

The Times: Reeves faces pay demand for teachers
and nurses #TomorrowsPapersToday

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Confederation of School Trusts @cstvoice.bsky.social · Apr 24

Thought provoking session today with @jonathanhaidt.bsky.social and @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social, who explored the impact of social media and smartphones on children and young people. It was lovely to see so many of you at our first CST Talks event. With thanks to Community Playthings for sponsoring.

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Summer Turner @summerturner.bsky.social · Apr 18

Sending her love! Xxx

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Summer Turner @summerturner.bsky.social · Apr 8

This is such sad news, she always seemed like such a kind and generous person.

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Nick Wells @nsmwells.bsky.social · Apr 8

When you look across a school staffroom, there are all kinds of people who draw respect from the rest of the staff, no matter what subject they teach. @missdcox.bsky.social was someone who drew an enormous amount of respect from all around this staffroom. My thoughts are with her family and friends.

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Steve Rollett @steverollett.bsky.social · Apr 3

Nicole and Nimish from Creative Education Trust talking powerfully about co-constructing aligned practices across the trust 👏 😀

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Andy Lewis @andylewis-re.bsky.social · Apr 3

So many in #TeamRE and the wider #edutwitter community have been shocked to hear about Dawn’s accident.

A fund has been created to support her and her family at this time. It might be something you consider giving to or sharing.

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Help raise £2500 to support DAWN COX and her loved ones while she is in hospital after a car accident

Iʼm raising money to support DAWN COX and her loved ones while she is in hospital after a car accident. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

www.justgiving.com

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