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Andrew Roy @discoveryedandrew.bsky.social · Nov 28

Doodle could be considered by schools here. It's adaptive tech in maths/English/spelling.

Once the learners have accounts, staff don't need to level/set/mark anything, and learners have work at their level.

It can be done in a few minutes (or longer), and learners enjoy it!

Measurable impact.

Charlotte Santry @charlottesantry.bsky.social · Nov 28

4 lessons from the National Tutoring Programme that Labour needs to heed for breakfast clubs, according to think tank:

🥣Focus on quality
🥣Procurement
🥣Measuring impact
🥣Ringfenced funds

www.tes.com/magazine/new...

Breakfast clubs: DfE urged not to repeat mistakes of NTP

The government needs to provide protected funding for breakfast clubs, ensure high-quality food standards and measure programme outcomes, says report

www.tes.com

Andrew Roy @discoveryedandrew.bsky.social · 1d

Was moved to reception unasked. No experience. Taught there 3 years and loved it!

Andrew Roy @discoveryedandrew.bsky.social · 28d

Oh dear this got me

Pierre Polyester @canadian-critic.bsky.social · 29d

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Andrew Moffat @andrewmoffat.bsky.social · Sep 9

Loving the first #NoOutsiders display this year. We are finding ways to make sure every child knows they belong regardless of nationality, and teaching that we all bring something unique to the school #Belonging #pshe

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Andrew Roy @discoveryedandrew.bsky.social · Sep 8

My girls are SO excited when they get a dress with pockets. So little of their clothing does. Cute reaction, but does speak towards clothes being gendered.

Andrew Moffat @andrewmoffat.bsky.social · Sep 7

Georgia wanted pockets but girls’ trousers didn’t have them! Are clothes gendered? What happened next? Schools can use this great assembly to talk about gender stereotypes and how to challenge them #NoOutsiders #PSHE no-outsiders-assembly.blogspot.com/2025/09/trou...

Trousers

https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=33531 What do you see in the picture, what is this person doing, can you guess what this story might be...

no-outsiders-assembly.blogspot.com

Andrew Roy @discoveryedandrew.bsky.social · Sep 2

Smile A LOT.

I legitimately received the advice to not smile before Christmas with my NQT class. Can’t think of worse, legitimate advice I’ve received in my life.

Hywel Roberts @hywelroberts.bsky.social · Sep 1

New #educators! All the very best for a great start to your career.
Remember,
1. Teach with your authentic accent
2. Know what you’re on about
3. Love the class(es) you have
4. Be a face not a shadow
5. Smile before Christmas
Please share! Cheers!

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Joe Barton @joebarton.bsky.social · Jul 23

Chloe Kelly’s goal celebration face is the exact look my sister used to give me behind our mum’s back when I was being told off

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Dan Jagger @auditorynerves.bsky.social · Jun 17

Insects are in trouble, & we are seeing huge drops in the populations of other animals – such as birds – that depend on insects as food.

Here are 25 small, achievable, science-backed actions you can take to support the insect world.

🧪🐛🐝🐜🐞🐦

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Insects are dying: here are 25 easy and effective ways you can help protect them

From turning out the lights to letting leaves rot, these small steps can create big changes at home or in the wild

www.theguardian.com

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Mary J @primaryteachermary.bsky.social · Jun 11

I would like to know your top picture books about pirates and treasure chests. Suitable for nursery/P1.

And also your best pirate activities! #EduSkyPrimary

a woman with long hair is standing on a beach with her hand on her head

Alt: a woman pirate with long hair is standing on a beach putting a hat on.

media.tenor.com

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Andrew Roy @discoveryedandrew.bsky.social · Jun 12

I second the troll, and the wellerman.

I’ll add Neil Gaiman’s Pirate Stew! Fab rhymes and hilarious ending, and you could really flesh it out…make pirate stew out of ANYTHING, and they could turn into pirates. Could also do real food stuff.

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HeadteacherChat @headteacherchat.bsky.social · Jun 11

Look after your headteacher!!!

We are still hearing too many stories of Headteachers at the end of their tether!

Heads do such a demanding job.

We really need to look after them!

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Andrew Roy @discoveryedandrew.bsky.social · Jun 9

😂

Robert Kaplinsky @robertkaplinsky.com · Jun 8

I found the person from the word problem.

A Costco shopping cart full of pineapples.

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Dan Morrow @moremorrow.bsky.social · May 12

We’re not an island of strangers-
We’re a tapestry, bold and bright.
Every culture, every story,
Turns difference into light.
Welcoming new faces
Builds bridges, not divides.
Britain’s true strength
Is everyone, side by side.

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Samantha Wathen @samanthajwathen.bsky.social · May 7

Sound advice for anyone.

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Andrew Roy @discoveryedandrew.bsky.social · May 4

Very clever and poignant advertisement

Andrew Roy @discoveryedandrew.bsky.social · Apr 28

Massive day in Canada! All fingers crossed here hoping they keep out the maple syrup MAGA

Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · Apr 28

Exercise your right to vote today, Canadians! Own your democracy! 🇨🇦🗳️

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Dan Morrow @moremorrow.bsky.social · Apr 28

Schools MUST receive a FULLY funded and FAIR pay award for staff this year.
There is no fat to trim- you cannot skin a skeleton.

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Andrew Roy @discoveryedandrew.bsky.social · Apr 2

Great shout, but after growing calendula to eat, I discovered it was the first thing I’ve ever been allergic to!

Just minor, but even the smell of them nowadays makes my throat close up a bit 😩

Kate @herbygardens.bsky.social · Apr 1

Calendula flowers (Calendula officinalis) from my herb garden last year 🌱

I use the flower heads in floral body oils mixed with rose and elderflower. They are really easy to grow and save seeds from.

#bloomscrolling
#flowers
#garden
#gardening
#zone5b
#herbs
#herbalism

Lots of calendula flowers in full bloom in an herb garden. The photo was taken on a bright sunny day. The calendula flowers are bright orange.

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laurentfranckx.bsky.social @laurentfranckx.bsky.social · Mar 22

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Brian Moore @brianmoore666.bsky.social · Mar 21

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Andrew Roy @discoveryedandrew.bsky.social · Mar 20

Fell off my bike today. Think I cracked a rib 😫. Could’ve been a lot worse tbf!

Was finally getting over a sprained elbow. How annoying

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Claire Harley @claireharley.bsky.social · Mar 11

Are there any trusts whose executive team regularly spend days in school supporting with supply/teaching?

Seems a great way to deal with supply issues and see how things work in classrooms.

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Andrew Roy @discoveryedandrew.bsky.social · Mar 10

Ahhh not good news at all.

DoodleMaths is proven to boost attainment, and with that confidence, so could definitely help with the maths results here. And it's NC-aligned from R-Y9!

Do reach out for a quick consultation/free trial: doodlelearning.com/for-schools

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

Girls in England lag behind boys in maths and science study

International research finds the gender gap in Year 9 maths in England is wider than any other participating country.

www.bbc.co.uk

Andrew Roy @discoveryedandrew.bsky.social · Mar 7

I’ll take ‘things that didn’t happen’ for 200 please (as much as I appreciate the humour!’

Andrew Roy @discoveryedandrew.bsky.social · Mar 7

Fab, congrats