This Times article on more schools moving to a 2 week Autumn half term seems to think that Ross McGill works in a school. No, for the last 16 years he's run a self-publicity and coaching company.

"While Britain was redefining what a woman is, China was building five nuclear reactors," says Kemi Badenoch.

I cannot be the only person curious about how these two things are related

Yes, because you own two homes

It's half term, which means I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away.

Simply *repost* this post for your chance to win.

I will choose a winner at random this Saturday (22nd February).

Fewer carousels, more Carousel

I see ofsted bashing this morning but clearly we should be focusing on the need for a graphic designer first.

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Sat outside the coffee shop and read this in a day. It’s cold, and now it is dark but I couldn’t put it down. If you are a teacher, or anyone really - read it.

Hi Bluesky! Quick post to introduce myself. I am a Lead Practitioner, currently teaching secondary maths in Bristol. During lockdown, colleague Rhiannon Rainbow and I wanted to keep learning and supporting teachers. So we set up a book club.