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Jessica Austin-Burdett

@artteachjess.bsky.social

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Head of Art and Community, cat lover, creative ideas and approaches abound! Here for everyone except the haters; live, love and create! Think green stay clean! We have no planet B!

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Jessica Austin-Burdett @artteachjess.bsky.social · Apr 19

On the principle that a silent ally is no ally, I state categorically that I stand with my trans friends and with trans strangers in sorrow for the decision of the UK Supreme Court. Human Rights are everyone’s rights!!

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1h

I Swear review – biopic of pioneering Tourette syndrome activist is funny, fierce and full of heart

Kirk Jones’s moving film about of John Davidson, the man who taught Britain about Tourette, offers compassion and catharsis

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Noshi.A100 @noshi-a100.bsky.social · 1h

I’ve shared this little poem that I wrote before but thought I would share it again today for #WorldMentalHealthDay. I hope that you always know how important you are and believe that you do make a difference to those around you.💚
#poetry #writing #thoughts

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Jessica Austin-Burdett @artteachjess.bsky.social · 12m

a man holding a grater with a piece of cheese in it

ALT: a man holding a grater with a piece of cheese in it

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Jessica Austin-Burdett @artteachjess.bsky.social · 13m

Yes!! Go Greens!!

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 9h

“You can’t blame austerity on one hand, but then say it’s the immigrants. The immigrants haven’t caused austerity.”

Zack Polanski takes on Reform’s Zia Yusuf over spreading of misinformation on #BBCQT

Jessica Austin-Burdett @artteachjess.bsky.social · 26m

Thanks Lucy! I’m feeling much better! Xx

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Penny W @pennywpennyw.bsky.social · 33m

🔹🔷🟦 #FridayQuiz 🟦🔷🔹

🔹 Like, share and repost
🔹 Have a go and good luck!
🔹 Share your score below with a gif
🔹 Share the quiz with whoever you want!

Happy #Friday!

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Jessica Austin-Burdett @artteachjess.bsky.social · 9h

Aww! Thank you darling!! Xx

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Jessica Austin-Burdett @artteachjess.bsky.social · 12h

Just going past your school! I said hello! 🙋‍♂️

Jessica Austin-Burdett @artteachjess.bsky.social · 12h

Hey @dalmain-art.bsky.social so lovely to see you today!! Xx

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Bylines Scotland @bylines.scot · 12h

✏️ Something worthwhile to pencil in into your diaries!
4 November 2025 at 7pm!
Register by scanning the QR code!

A flyer from Bylines Network's webinar: Hope aganist hate: how citizens and journalists can reclaim democracy on 4 November 2025 7pm

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 12h

Britain’s electricity has been 100% clean for 87 hours this year – more than ever before.

The challenge now?

Stretching that record from 15 hours straight to 8,760 by 2030.

Dr Simon Evans reports

Great Britain has run on 100% clean power for record 87 hours in 2025 so far

Clean-energy sources have powered Great Britain entirely for a record 87 hours this year — a milestone toward 2030 targets

eastangliabylines.co.uk

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Jessica Austin-Burdett @artteachjess.bsky.social · 23h

We all bring our own reactions to artwork, it’s important to recognise and appreciate this, if you want quiet contemplative spaces galleries make time and space for this, as well as time for families to enjoy it with active children. Live and let live, art is for all.

Ben Newmark @bennewmark.bsky.social · 1d

1. A thread about the very serious young woman who told me off for allowing my learning disabled eight year old daughter to dance in front of the big screens at a modern art installation.

Jessica Austin-Burdett @artteachjess.bsky.social · 23h

Ditto what Bennie said! Art is for all to be enjoyed in anyway we wish! I’d have been far more abrasive!!

Jessica Austin-Burdett @artteachjess.bsky.social · 23h

How is is this ok? They should be paying massive fines for all their breaches from their own pockets not ours!! 😡

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 23h

Today is the last chance to sign the petition to protect the rights of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Over 130,000 have signed. Will you help us with one final push before it closes at 23.59? #SEND #Disability

petition.parliament.uk/petit...

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Jessica Austin-Burdett @artteachjess.bsky.social · 23h

We need to keep our protected green spaces safe! It’s harder for developers to make a profit rehabilitating empty homes and brownfield sites so they’re pushing for this for their own ends! Fight this!!

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Josh Spero @joshspero.ft.com · 1d

In the creative industries/the media and want to mentor? @artsemergency.bsky.social is looking for enthusiastic professionals

Although we have lots of great potential mentors, we are still short of applicants in the Merseyside region and we could do with more applicants in London working in the following career areas:

- Gaming and animation
- Fashion design
- Broadcast journalism
- Visual arts: illustrators / people with illustration experience or any experience relevant to character design
- Performing arts: musical theatre performers or people with experience in the musical theatre industry
- Film & TV - on screen
- Architecture and interior design

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 2d

Make America Great Again…

GTF Out!

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Jessica Austin-Burdett @artteachjess.bsky.social · 2d

Ta!! Twas very yummy!

Jessica Austin-Burdett @artteachjess.bsky.social · 2d

I agree with Hazel, and I’d go with B

Jessica Austin-Burdett @artteachjess.bsky.social · 2d

@hazelmpinner.bsky.social @nourishworkplce.bsky.social

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Jessica Austin-Burdett @artteachjess.bsky.social · 2d

Feeling a lot better today so I made paneer curry and parathas! Yummy! @suecowley.bsky.social @eyesshutteacher.bsky.social @ms-williams100.bsky.social

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Parody Keir Starmer @parodypm.bsky.social · 2d

The ventriloquist act they booked for the Tory Conference looks a bit shit.

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 2d

If you are part of the Black or Asian communities and you have a child or young person with SEND, check out Black SEN Mamas—a fantastic organisation. Please share blacksenmamas.com/

Home - Black SEN Mamas

At Black SEN Mamas, we take pride in empowering Black SEND mothers. With unwavering dedication, we support over 1000 mothers from diverse backgrounds. The experiences of Black SEND parents shine a light on societal issues and inspire us to provide the support they need to flourish. At Black SEN Mamas, we wholeheartedly embrace the challenges of raising SEND children, tailoring our support to meet the specific requirements of Black SEND mothers. By fostering a nurturing and supportive community, we empower these incredible parents to find strength and solace on their parenting journey.

blacksenmamas.com

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Jessica Austin-Burdett @artteachjess.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you all! Gonna rest up and try and get better soon as!