Richard Southward
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Richard Southward
@gwhitebread.bsky.social
North East Secondary Deputy Head, T and L, CPD lead, Science teacher, music and Vinyl enthusiast
Morning, going full glam this morning. All the best

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T.Rex - Ride A White Swan 1970
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January 29, 2026 at 6:58 AM
You’ve taken the words right out of my mouth. It can’t be a reason to not suspend a student (who is persistently disrupting others’ education) because they might go on their phone at home. Most schools have internal suspension, we must have a ‘next step up’ for students who persistently defy rules.
January 29, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Morning all, a proper northern soul stomper today. Apparently based on a bible story, not sure which? Have a super day.
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Al Wilson - The snake
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January 28, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Morning all, Do I get double points for this one?? Have a lovely day.

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Sea Of Mirrors
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January 27, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Reposted by Richard Southward
Good article, I stopped doing it for similar reasons. You might also like this (if you don't know it already) www.cambridge.org/insight/blog... there is a part 2 aswell.
Why assessment may tell you less than you think – Part 1
Robert Coe writes a two-part blog on how to improve the value of assessments in the classroom. Part 1 poses questions to the reader.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:28 PM
and centring key knowledge but that's not new. I've worked through 3/5/7 part lessons, mini plenaries every 2mins etc. I see little of the regimented TLAC style approaches (though I've seen elements used). However, we all look at these things though our own lenses so others might see it differently.
January 23, 2026 at 8:58 AM
I agree. I'm always in lessons and at their heart they haven't changed much over my 30 years of teaching; they remain relational and opinions/ideas are shared as freely (or otherwise!) as they always have. There has been a shift towards better routines especially in terms of retrieval.....
January 23, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Morning all,

Not quite sure why but this came to mind. No. 1 Friday song?

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Europe - The Final Countdown (Official Video)
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January 23, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Morning, I think this hauntingly beautiful (if a touch spooky). Have a smashing day all.

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Carolina Chocolate Drops - Little Margaret
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January 22, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Morning all, had a few tracks spring to mind but plumped for my go to karaoke track. Have a lovely day.

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A Boy Named Sue (Live at San Quentin State Prison, San Quentin, CA - February 1969)
YouTube video by Johnny Cash - Topic
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January 21, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Oldest record I bought that I still own (I got rid of all my 45s and Shaky albums) is possibly this one..

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Echo & The Bunnymen - Bring on The Dancing Horses (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Echo & the Bunnymen
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January 20, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Love Is The Call (Official Video)
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January 20, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Morning all, I buy a lot (too many?) record so not sure last record bought. It’s this one or…

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A Certain Ratio - Waterline
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January 20, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Morning Rachel and all, needed waking up and thought this duet might do the trick. All the best for the week ahead.

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Inspiral Carpets - I Want You ft. Mark E. Smith (Official HD Video)
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January 19, 2026 at 6:59 AM
Snap with Marlena Shaw!! Also love the Babes in Toyland track
January 16, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Need to swap this in somehow

Repeater - Fugazi Live at the Olympia
January 16, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Totally agree! Not sure if you are a Fugazi fan (similar ball park to Jane’Addiction) Just stumbled across 6 live recordings Dischord put out about 10 years since. They’re superb.
January 16, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Jane Says - great choice. I’ve still got The Mountain song EP with that on the flip side
January 16, 2026 at 5:27 PM