Edwina
@curric.bsky.social
Started teaching in 1985. Here mainly for education chat. Curriculum specialist. Live in London.
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The World Cup draw has gone on so long my trousers have come back into fashion.
December 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The World Cup draw has gone on so long my trousers have come back into fashion.
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Hi bphillipsonmp.bluesky.social Schools are struggling. Some families have never recovered from the pandemic; social issues have been exacerbated, poverty has increased. Many kids go to home countries for extended holidays.
Tell you what, let’s give them an attendance target.
Good idea.
Tell you what, let’s give them an attendance target.
Good idea.
December 4, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Hi bphillipsonmp.bluesky.social Schools are struggling. Some families have never recovered from the pandemic; social issues have been exacerbated, poverty has increased. Many kids go to home countries for extended holidays.
Tell you what, let’s give them an attendance target.
Good idea.
Tell you what, let’s give them an attendance target.
Good idea.
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Hi @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social Schools are struggling at the moment. 14 years of cuts have coincided with unparalleled rises in behaviour, attendance and complex SEND needs. There are no AP places and schools are barely coping.
Tell you what, let’s raise the phonics target to 95%.
Good idea.
Tell you what, let’s raise the phonics target to 95%.
Good idea.
December 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Hi @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social Schools are struggling at the moment. 14 years of cuts have coincided with unparalleled rises in behaviour, attendance and complex SEND needs. There are no AP places and schools are barely coping.
Tell you what, let’s raise the phonics target to 95%.
Good idea.
Tell you what, let’s raise the phonics target to 95%.
Good idea.
Morning, all. Pace yourselves today. Term Six is always so busy. Have a great day
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June 17, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Morning, all. Pace yourselves today. Term Six is always so busy. Have a great day
Well done Crystal Palace
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April 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Well done Crystal Palace
Morning all. Last week of term for many of you. Have a good day and enjoy the sunshine ☀️
March 31, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Morning all. Last week of term for many of you. Have a good day and enjoy the sunshine ☀️
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“Too often we underestimate the power of a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring – all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia
Be kind, always. 🧡
#kindness #positivity #understanding
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Be kind, always. 🧡
#kindness #positivity #understanding
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March 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
“Too often we underestimate the power of a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring – all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia
Be kind, always. 🧡
#kindness #positivity #understanding
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Be kind, always. 🧡
#kindness #positivity #understanding
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March 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Morning all in #teacherfiveoclockclub Off to Kent to talk to Subject Leaders today. Hoping to be back in time for church tonight - Ash Wednesday. Have a good day, all.
March 5, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Morning all in #teacherfiveoclockclub Off to Kent to talk to Subject Leaders today. Hoping to be back in time for church tonight - Ash Wednesday. Have a good day, all.
Happy St David’s Day to all those celebrating
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March 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Happy St David’s Day to all those celebrating
Ramadan Mubarak to all those keeping Ramadan from tonight ☪️
February 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Ramadan Mubarak to all those keeping Ramadan from tonight ☪️
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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
February 22, 2025 at 4:50 AM
“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
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I've given Ofsted the full benefit of my wisdom on their unclear and unhelpful proposals. It's a pain of a consultation, but a cynic might think that that's a deliberate hurdle which we must overcome. You'll find it here:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ofsted2025/
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ofsted2025/
Improving the way Ofsted inspects education
Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.
www.smartsurvey.co.uk
February 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I've given Ofsted the full benefit of my wisdom on their unclear and unhelpful proposals. It's a pain of a consultation, but a cynic might think that that's a deliberate hurdle which we must overcome. You'll find it here:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ofsted2025/
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ofsted2025/
Good morning all in #teacherfiveoclockclub Half term approaches! Hang in there…..
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February 12, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Good morning all in #teacherfiveoclockclub Half term approaches! Hang in there…..
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Everyone needs to do this to let OFSTED know what you think www.gov.uk/government/c...
Improving the way Ofsted inspects education
We're asking parents, carers, professionals and learners what they think about our proposals to improve education inspections and our new report cards for providers.
www.gov.uk
February 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Everyone needs to do this to let OFSTED know what you think www.gov.uk/government/c...
Good morning BlueSky #teacherfiveoclockclub people. Off to a lovely Gillingham school today to talk about Geography, PSHE & Learning Conversations. Have a lovely Wednesday, all!
February 5, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Good morning BlueSky #teacherfiveoclockclub people. Off to a lovely Gillingham school today to talk about Geography, PSHE & Learning Conversations. Have a lovely Wednesday, all!
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Great stuff from @michaelt1979.bsky.social on proposed Ofsted framework.
I’m now pondering if it’s possible to make well-judged adaptations that aren’t appropriate.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
I’m now pondering if it’s possible to make well-judged adaptations that aren’t appropriate.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Ofsted inspection proposals conjure up a spectre of the past
Michael Tidd wonders why no one at Ofsted recalled the headaches caused by the assessment levels system when drawing up new inspection framework proposals
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February 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Great stuff from @michaelt1979.bsky.social on proposed Ofsted framework.
I’m now pondering if it’s possible to make well-judged adaptations that aren’t appropriate.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
I’m now pondering if it’s possible to make well-judged adaptations that aren’t appropriate.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
This time last week I spent the day inside following a red weather warning from Scottish & UK Govt re storm. Danger to life & all that. Come home to London & barely anyone down here even knows how bad it was…
January 31, 2025 at 8:25 PM
This time last week I spent the day inside following a red weather warning from Scottish & UK Govt re storm. Danger to life & all that. Come home to London & barely anyone down here even knows how bad it was…
Glasgow weather today: non tropical cyclone (aka “weather bomb”) prompting Govt alerts/red “danger to life” & stay at home warning, watery sunshine, brief glimpse of blue sky, hail storm…
January 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Glasgow weather today: non tropical cyclone (aka “weather bomb”) prompting Govt alerts/red “danger to life” & stay at home warning, watery sunshine, brief glimpse of blue sky, hail storm…
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What are you doing to be the light? Even the smallest things done with care, thought and the desire to make someone feel loved can make such a difference.
January 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
What are you doing to be the light? Even the smallest things done with care, thought and the desire to make someone feel loved can make such a difference.
I wish the police would hurry up and find who they are looking for. 🚁
January 12, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I wish the police would hurry up and find who they are looking for. 🚁
Winter is always easier when we get days like this. Blue skies & sunshine ☀️
January 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Winter is always easier when we get days like this. Blue skies & sunshine ☀️