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Vivienne Porritt OBE FCCT FRSA

@vivienneporritt.bsky.social

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Leadership consultant in education - #ImproveNotProve: Vision, Values, Strategy, Impact, Equity, Learning and Development. President and Trustee of WomenEd, a global charity. Member of Eko Trust Coach, Keynote Speaker, Author.

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Vivienne Porritt OBE FCCT FRSA @vivienneporritt.bsky.social · May 11

Thanks to @womened.bsky.social
Trustees for these gorgeous flowers in beautiful #WomenEd colours. I will treasure these. 💜💜
@keziah70.bsky.social
@lizamfree.bsky.social
@christallaj.bsky.social
@olyvias.bsky.social

And Nancy who I can’t find 💜💜

Beautiful knitted flowers in #womenEd colours.

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Claire Green @c-jgreen.bsky.social · 18d

If you’re a @ascl-uk.bsky.social member with a post-16 provision, please do check you are subscribed to our post-16 newsletters to ensure you don’t miss out on any important sector updates.

The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 18d

#ASCLmembers: September's Post-16 News is on its way to you now.

We welcome @c-jgreen.bsky.social as ASCL Post-16 and Skills Specialist, plus there's a summary of the key recommendations for #post16 #education in the Education Select Committee report 'Solving the SEND crisis'.

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Vivienne Porritt OBE FCCT FRSA @vivienneporritt.bsky.social · 13d

#Caturday

Duke isn’t interested! 😍

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Tor Bridges @bridgesvictoria.bsky.social · 13d

It’s #Caturday! And I wouldn’t want to let you down so here’s a picture of Milo in his new favourite spot, showing off his #beans, slang for those cute little toe pads. AI tells me they ‘act as shock absorbers, aiding in movement control, and helping with thermoregulation by releasing sweat’ 💦

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 13d

Free breakfast clubs for half a million extra children next year

Thousands more families will soon benefit from free breakfast clubs as the government confirms plans for 2,000 new schools to join the scheme from April 2026

www.gov.uk/government/n...

Free breakfast clubs for half a million extra children next year

Thousands more families will soon benefit from free breakfast clubs as the government confirms plans for 2,000 new schools to join the scheme from April 2026.

www.gov.uk

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Nuzhat Uthmani @nuthmani.bsky.social · 13d

Heading out to the @scottishgreens.org Women's Network. Have been invited to speak on behalf of our new network, @educatorsforpeace.bsky.social, alongside the fabby @katie-hunter.bsky.social. We will focus on what we believe the future of education should be in these times of division and conflict.

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International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · 14d

The IPDA Conference is about collaboration and connection with fantastic opportunities to learn from different professions to help us in our own practice. Join us Wolverhampton from 10-11 October 2025 -
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5kw...

Collaboration and learning from other professions at the IPDA Conference

YouTube video by International Professional Development Association

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 14d

🚨NOW 430 DAYS since our nuclear test veterans - national heroes in their eighties - requested a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss how he will honour the commitment Labour made to their campaign for justice and compensation in opposition

youtu.be/hSQNLn2Ocr8?...

Video emerges of Deputy PM,Defence Secretary & other Ministers BACKING compensation for Nuclear Vets

YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic

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Dara O Briain @daraobriain.bsky.social · 15d

I don’t know about you, but I’m still sort of processing that the US president stood up in the UN and declared that London is about to be under Sharia law, and the response has been “actually, that won’t happen” rather than “Jesus, that is insane.”

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Vivienne Porritt OBE FCCT FRSA @vivienneporritt.bsky.social · 14d

Very sensible

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Dr. Genevieve Guenther (she/they) @doctorvive.bsky.social · 14d

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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 14d

‘It’s the best feeling’: how Copenhagen gave cyclists a green wave

- Traffic lights are synchronised so a rush-hour cyclist at 20km/h can catch green lights all the way

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘It’s the best feeling’: how Copenhagen gave cyclists a green wave

Traffic lights are synchronised so a rush-hour cyclist at 20km/h can catch green lights all the way

www.theguardian.com

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WomenEd @womened.bsky.social · 14d

Do know if your organisation has a #GenderPayGap?

Does this affect your pension?

Join us in his important conversation - sign up in link in the image below.

Free online webinar exploring causes of the #GenderPayGap

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National Disability Rights Network @ndrnadvocates.bsky.social · 15d

Disability is not separate from humanity. It's a natural part of the human experience.

Often times, disabilities can be a part of natural genetic variation.

Celebrating our unique experiences makes us stronger, prepares us for a world full of differences, and promotes community and understanding.

Graphic with colorful flowers of different types and colors arranged in two rows. Below the flowers, bold black text reads: “Diversity is natural. Variation is a part of nature – so is disability.”

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National Education Diversity Awards @thenedauk.bsky.social · 24d

A national celebration of diversity in education has arrived! ✨

The National Education Diversity Awards spotlights individuals, schools, colleges and trusts building diverse, inclusive cultures and sustainable workplaces!

Sign up to our mailing list ⬇️
nationaleducationdiversityawards.com

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National Education Diversity Awards @thenedauk.bsky.social · 18d

📣 Announcement!

We are thrilled to share that @collegeofteaching.bsky.social, led by @alisonpeacock.bsky.social, have officially endorsed us!

As the professional body for teachers, their support highlights the importance of creating schools where every teacher is valued & every child can thrive!

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National Education Diversity Awards @thenedauk.bsky.social · 16d

For schools & colleges to thrive, every educator must feel valued, whatever their age, gender or background.

It’s about flexible working, supporting parents & carers, welcoming career changers, and opportunities for all.

Let’s celebrate those making this happen! 💛

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National Education Diversity Awards @thenedauk.bsky.social · 14d

📣Announcement

@womened.bsky.social officially endorse the National Education Diversity Awards💛

Women are the majority in education, yet gaps in leadership, pay & flexible working remain.

It is time to shine a light and share the stories about those already challenging these barriers!

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Vivienne Porritt OBE FCCT FRSA @vivienneporritt.bsky.social · 14d

Our pleasure 🎉🎉🎉

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National Education Diversity Awards @thenedauk.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you for this powerful endorsement @vivienneporritt.bsky.social and @keziah70.bsky.social 💜

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Vivienne Porritt OBE FCCT FRSA @vivienneporritt.bsky.social · Sep 7

Thank you ❤️❤️

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MrsVeriTea @mrsveritea.bsky.social · Sep 7

It’s from a fabulous book ‘butterflies rising’.
@butterfliesrising.bsky.social

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Marina Purkiss @marina-purkiss.bsky.social · Sep 6

What utter dickheads we are…

Rayner fought for workers: sick pay, maternity rights, protection from unfair dismissal

Farage and his MPs voted it down

Rayner gets binned over £40k in stamp duty

Farage dodges £44k, shrugs & strolls on

The mega wealthy win again.

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Silence Is Not an Option @sino-charleston.bsky.social · Sep 7

#sino_charleston #silenceisnotanoption

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Nuzhat Uthmani @nuthmani.bsky.social · Sep 6

Please share to counter the promotion from mainstream media of this rather questionable individual.

#TaxEvasion

Max B 💙 🔶 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 @maxbrockbank.com · Sep 5

Led By Donkeys have got Fartrage's number.

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · Sep 7

Journalists questioning Nigel Farage should be pointing out Brexit has been a primary factor in the sky rocketing number of small boat crossings. How hard can this be?

youtu.be/cKXFjbxSBBI?...

Imagine the shock when he finds out Brexit is a primary factor in sky rocketing small boat crossings

YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic

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Vivienne Porritt OBE FCCT FRSA @vivienneporritt.bsky.social · Sep 7

Beautiful - do you know the author?

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