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Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Aug 13

Meet AIR, your personal Writing Assessment assistant. It takes the hassle out of writing assessments so you can focus on teaching, not ticking boxes.

#EduSky #EduSkyUK #PrimarySchools

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Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Aug 13

I’ve become a bit frustrated with the price teachers/schools pay for lesson resources. So I’ve started working on putting a load of FREE #Writing resource packs together. Here’s one of them. I’ll post more over the coming weeks. 🩵

air-ed.com/project/read...

#eduskyprimary #eduskyuk #primaryenglish

Narrative Boost → Free writing resource for primary school teachers

Narrative Boost is a free Ready to Write! resource from AIR Education. It helps KS2 pupils improve their narrative writing skills by developing setting, character, plot and atmosphere. Pupils read sho...

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Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Jul 25

End-of-term assessments done weeks ago. Holiday book finished on day two. Now what?

That’s the beauty of AIR... less stress at the end of term means more headspace now. Enjoy it.

www.air-ed.com

#EduSkyUK #EduSky

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Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Jul 10

I disagree. Zapier is a great example of AI done well. I use it to connect apps we use. Before their AI tools, I had to sift through thousands of options and go through trial-and-error with step-by-step wizards. Now I just explain what I want to do, and it handles the setup.

Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Jul 10

I understand the concerns around plagiarism, but like with any tech, there’s a moral responsibility on the people building it to ensure ethical safeguards are in place. When done right, this kind of tech can absolutely be used for good.

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Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Jul 10

What a lovely story to read first thing in the morning. ❤️

#edusky #eduskyuk

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Guard of honour for long-standing Harrogate teacher

Gillian Furniss is honoured on her final day at the school she has spent 43 years working in

www.bbc.co.uk

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Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Jul 7

Teachers don’t need replacing. They need backing up.

Let’s stop talking about AI as a threat and start talking about it as a second pair of eyes.

#EduSky #EduSkyUK #EduSkyUK #PrimaryEnglish #EduSkyAI #AIinSchools

air-ed.com/blogs/what-o...

What One Teacher Taught Me About How AI Should Work in Schools

Discover how one Year 6 teacher used AIR to feel more confident and prepared for writing moderation. This post explores how AI can support rather than replace teacher judgement and why that matters fo...

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Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Jun 30

A Year 6 teacher told me that an #AI tool helped him feel more prepared for moderation.

Not because it did the work for him, but because it supported his judgement.

That’s exactly how AI should work in schools.
#primaryeducation #aiineducation

air-ed.com/blogs/what-o...

What One Teacher Taught Me About How AI Should Work in Schools

Discover how one Year 6 teacher used AIR to feel more confident and prepared for writing moderation. This post explores how AI can support rather than replace teacher judgement and why that matters fo...

air-ed.com

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Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Jun 26

This week I’m sharing thoughts on how to make assessment feel manageable again, without cutting corners.

Writing moderation doesn’t have to mean long nights and last-minute panic.

#eduskyprimary #teacherworkload #writingmoderation

air-ed.com/blogs/what-o...

What One Teacher Taught Me About How AI Should Work in Schools

Discover how one Year 6 teacher used AIR to feel more confident and prepared for writing moderation. This post explores how AI can support rather than replace teacher judgement and why that matters fo...

air-ed.com

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Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Jun 14

📚 The June edition of Primary Literacy Spotlight is now live.

This edition includes: AI in KS2 moderation, new research, free tools, and the latest from the DfE.

Worth a look if you’re leading literacy in school.

#EduSkyPrimary #EduSkyUK #EduSky

air-ed.com/blogs/june-2...

AIR → Newsletter, Primary Literacy Spotlight, The AIR Blog → June 2025

This month’s Primary Literacy Spotlight covers new research on reading enjoyment, free resources for National Writing Day and Refugee Week, and a selection of updates and case studies to support your ...

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Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · May 24

This week’s focus: writing assessment.

The kind that eats your weekend, drains your energy and leaves you wondering how long you can keep going.

air-ed.com/blogs/why-wr...

Why Writing Assessment Is Burning Teachers Out

Marking 30+ books at the weekend isn’t sustainable. Writing assessment is burning teachers out - and it’s time we talked seriously about changing that.

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Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Feb 27

These days (especially with today’s worrying Trump-Gaza video), it feels like the world is spiralling into chaos.

But then, you see this: a 105-year-old woman having a rave at her care home. Absolutely brilliant.

Life’s short; you might as well dance - even when the world’s going crazy. ❤️

‘I’m still dancing’: Derbyshire woman has 105th birthday rave at care home

Hilda Jackson and fellow residents partied with strobe lights, glowsticks and drum’n’bass from festival-headliner

www.theguardian.com

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Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Feb 26

westchestereducation.co.uk/key-trends-s...

Key trends shaping education publishing in 2024-2025

A look at five key trends within education publishing in 2024 and how they may impact on the space in the year ahead.

westchestereducation.co.uk

Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Feb 26

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄?

Accessibility, Oracy, AI, Sustainability, DEI: big themes that are shaping how learning materials are created & used. But are these the right priorities? What’s missing?

Here's a visual summary of a great article (link below).

#EduSky #EduSkyUK

A circular infographic titled 'Trends Shaping Education Publishing.' The diagram is divided into five color-coded segments, each representing a key trend: Accessibility, Oracy, AI in Education, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), and Sustainability. At the center of the diagram is an icon of an open book and a digital device, symbolizing the intersection of technology and publishing. The background is dark, with contrasting text and icons for readability.

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Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Feb 26

Brilliant - thanks for the explanation. That really helps. 👍

Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Feb 26

I love these posts @theother14.bsky.social. Could you please help me understand this one? I think I might be being a bit daft, but I don't understand what this one is telling me and what the relative points are etc.

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Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Feb 24

Deadline: Annual Literacy Survey (28th Feb).

This is just a quick share to encourage #teachers to take part in the annual #NLT survey. It helps shape literacy strategies by gathering insights into children’s attitudes towards reading and writing.

#EduSkyUK

literacytrust.org.uk/events/annua...

Annual Literacy Survey 2025 | National Literacy Trust

Registration for the 2025 Annual Literacy Survey is now open.

literacytrust.org.uk

Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Feb 23

🤣🤣🤣

Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Feb 15

I did exactly that this morning, for the first time in ages. 💙

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Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Feb 15

I've got it. Cheers!
www.theguardian.com/football/202...

The great escapism: Everton’s Corner Flag Guy and football’s lasting capacity for joy | Max Rushden

This has been a testing time on a personal level but watching the euphoria at Goodison reminded me of how the game can liberate

www.theguardian.com

Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Feb 15

Oh wow! Ace. How have I not spotted that? I've watched the goal about a thousand times! Thanks for pointing it, Neil.

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Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Feb 15

I’ve still not seen it. I’ve heard loads of folks mention it but I can’t find it. If anyone has a link to it, that’d be ace.

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Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Feb 12

Great resource here from Danny.

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Danny Nicholson (Science Fix book out now!!) @dannynic.bsky.social · Feb 12

Happy Darwin Day! Here's some practical ideas for teaching about Evolution in primary schools.

https://buff.ly/3QhSSOV
#eduskyprimary

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Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Feb 11

📌 The National Literacy Trust’s Annual Literacy Survey 2025.

It’s a chance to share what’s really happening with kids' literacy in school. More responses mean a clearer picture - and better decisions that actually help pupils.

Please fill it in and pass it on.

#EduSkyUK #EduSky #Literacy

Annual Literacy Survey 2025 | National Literacy Trust

Registration for the 2025 Annual Literacy Survey is now open.

literacytrust.org.uk

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Tom Parkinson @tomjparkinson.bsky.social · Feb 10

There is a slight error in the date/year. 😬 Maybe I should do next month's on the importance of proofreading and editing! Hahaha!

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