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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 2d

But Ian has something new in store for this academic year. In the meantime, you can explore all 140 Thunks here: buff.ly/5fcfCZD

Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 2d

Over the past few years, we've shared a Thunk a week on our social media during term time—thanks to a collaboration with @crownhousepub.bsky.social and Thunks creator @itlworldwide.bsky.social.

(For the uninitiated: #Thunks are philosophical questions designed to make your brain hurt!)

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 3d

Teaching isn’t just a job - it’s a human art. Botheredness is a movement for educators who care deeply, reflect often and teach with heart.

Explore the new site 👉 buff.ly/W6pnUS9

@hywelroberts.bsky.social #Education #TeacherLife #EmotionalIntelligence #Botheredness

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Juliet@Blood Lines @blood-lines.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you Radio Scotland Out-of-Doors programme for creating a podcast from our blether about outdoor learning, impact of the outdoors on ourselves and much more. Listen at www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #outdoor #learning #education #cancer #geese #poetry #blether #leukaemia

BBC Sounds - Music. Radio. Podcasts

Listen without limits, with BBC Sounds. Catch the latest music tracks, discover binge-worthy podcasts, or listen to radio shows - all whenever you want.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Juliet@Blood Lines @blood-lines.bsky.social · 6d

Blood Lines is a fundraising book. If you want to see which charities I've chosen look here: julietrobertson.substack.com/p/where-are-... #cancer #cancerpoetry #cancerstories #poetry #AML #bloodcancer #ScottishPoetry #newbook #creativewriting #haematology #oncology #BloodLines

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 6d

Excited to be at the @nationaledshow.bsky.social with @itimbrell.bsky.social today! Come see us at stand 33 to chat all about building #inclusive schools 📚

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 7d

All royalties donated to UK cancer charities, get your copy at: buff.ly/iY5jc6N

@blood-lines.bsky.social and @itlworldwide.bsky.social

Blood Lines: Living and dying with cancer – a lyrical journey – Independent Thinking Press

£14.99

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 7d

The theme of this year’s #NationalPoetryDay is play – and in #BloodLines, Juliet Robertson shows us what it means to play and dance with feelings. Through poetry, she reminds us that even our darkest emotions can be met, moved with and accepted.

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 9d

Don't miss Ginny Bootman on the Beat Teacher Burnout podcast! She shares her journey as a #SENCO + practical ways to protect wellbeing & keep children at the heart of everything: buff.ly/ltpZ4wt

📙 For more time-saving & burnout-busting advice for busy SENDCOs, discover Ginny's book: buff.ly/z3Xqfl9

EP : 64 SENCO Secrets: How to Stay Sane and Love Your Job

Beat Teacher Burnout! · Episode

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Independent Thinking @itlworldwide.bsky.social · 15d

Like Gavin and Stacey and American democracy, all good things come to an end.

Here are all 142 of the Thursday Thunks we and @crownhousepub.bsky.social posted over the last few years though.

Fill yer boots!

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All the Thursday Thunks | Independent Thinking

How do you get students thinking for themselves? How do you get them to think creatively, critically and philosophically? These 142 Thursday Thunks will help.

www.independentthinking.co.uk

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 14d

Catch @itimbrell.bsky.social on the latest episode of The Queer Economy podcast, where he talks about moving from 20 years in teaching to founding More Than Flags and Rainbows 📻: buff.ly/aa8GDUy

📚 For more on creating truly inclusive schools, see Ian's new book: buff.ly/iUTgAVr

Ian Timbrell: Redefining LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Education and Community

In this episode of The Queer Economy, host Ben Ferney sits down with Ian Timbrell, founder of the UK nonprofit More Than Flags and Rainbows. Ian shares his journey from 20 years as a teacher and…

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Juliet@Blood Lines @blood-lines.bsky.social · 27d

Delighted to see another positive review about #BloodLines esp. the comment "Unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, community, and college/university library cancer and medical issues..." #cancer #poetry #AML #bloodcancer #ScottishPoetry #newbook #creativewriting #haematology #oncology

Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 28d

Delighted to see #BloodLines by Juliet Robertson (@blood-lines.bsky.social) reviewed in the Midwest Book Review!

This moving poetry collection exploring her journey with cancer offers comfort & hope, plus all royalties go to charity.

👉 Read more: buff.ly/4S5j2ZF

📖 Get the book: buff.ly/n7GJYHV

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 16d

Alongside her education work, Juliet has also written a poetry collection, #BloodLines, which explores her experience living with cancer through the medium of poetry: buff.ly/hs2jMHA

Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 16d

@blood-lines.bsky.social has shared 7 essential principles for outdoor learning in Scottish schools in her new Tes magazine article - from mentoring to residential trips. Read it in full here: buff.ly/qD75xW8

📚 You can find more ideas in her books #DirtyTeaching and #MessyMaths.

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 19d

Tune into the Talking Inclusion Podcast to hear @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social & Ellie Costello discuss why too many young people don’t ‘fit’ the current school model - and how we can design equity in, not bolt it on: buff.ly/WgdTbHa

📖 Read more in #SquarePegs: buff.ly/8pRNDK5

“Square pegs, round holes” with Ellie Costello

Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton · Episode

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 19d

This week on the Rethinking Education Podcast, @jazampawfarr.bsky.social joins @rethinkingjames.bsky.social & @realdavidc.bsky.social to dive into the big themes of her new book - covering hope, “trauma tourism,” & the everyday heroes who changed her life.

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PODCAST | Rethinking Education

In this podcast, we take Wells at his word. Hosted by Dr James Mannion (UK), Rethinking Education features in-depth conversations with interesting people about how we might tweak the education system…

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 22d

"Because of You, This is Me is not just a memoir — it’s a rallying cry." What a fantastic review of @jazampawfarr.bsky.social's book on @headteacherchat.bsky.social's School Leader platform - thanks, Jonathan Coy! buff.ly/NuuqVmO

Have you read #BOYTIM yet? You can order copies at: buff.ly/d74Pl2H

Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 25d

If you’ve enjoyed any titles from Independent Thinking Press, we would greatly appreciate your feedback!

Please take a moment to leave a review on Amazon and Goodreads to help others discover these great books.

Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 28d

Access #newmaterial from @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social at his new September LIVE event!

@itlworldwide.bsky.social

Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 28d

Delighted to see #BloodLines by Juliet Robertson (@blood-lines.bsky.social) reviewed in the Midwest Book Review!

This moving poetry collection exploring her journey with cancer offers comfort & hope, plus all royalties go to charity.

👉 Read more: buff.ly/4S5j2ZF

📖 Get the book: buff.ly/n7GJYHV

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Independent Thinking @itlworldwide.bsky.social · 29d

If you thought cogsci was the only neurological sci in town, think again.

This book is full of insights about how we tick from a paediatric neurobiologist and amazing human being.

We even got him to do the illustrations himself!

Caution: includes the L-word.

Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 29d

Get ready to see your brain in a whole new light! #TheLittleBookAboutTheBrain breaks it down in a way that’s both entertaining and enlightening! Perfect for anyone curious about how their mind works.

Find out more here: buff.ly/OAVwd3G

@itlworldwide.bsky.social

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 29d

#BeyondCompliance by Delyth Lynch has a brand-new cover! Still coming this October, this book is full of wisdom that will make children securer, DSLs happier, schools safer, and the world better. 📚

Learn more and sign up to get notified when the book is published: buff.ly/cRGOgrM

Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 29d

And if you haven’t order a copy of #BloodLines yet, you can do so here – royalties are donated to UK cancer charities: buff.ly/n7GJYHV

@blood-lines.bsky.social @byleaveswelive.bsky.social @itlworldwide.bsky.social #Poetrysky #cancer #AML

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 29d

An update from Juliet about her wonderful poetry collection, #BloodLines, landed in our inbox last week! You can read in on her Substack here: buff.ly/zEbcCXU

Great to hear that it’s been popular at the Scottish Poetry Library too – we we’re thrilled to get this picture of the it on their shelves.

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 29d

Get ready to see your brain in a whole new light! #TheLittleBookAboutTheBrain breaks it down in a way that’s both entertaining and enlightening! Perfect for anyone curious about how their mind works.

Find out more here: buff.ly/OAVwd3G

@itlworldwide.bsky.social