English FE teacher
@matthew-ruddle.bsky.social
GCSE English teacher in FE. British-American based in the UK.
https://matthewenglishfe.wordpress.com/
https://matthewenglishfe.wordpress.com/
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As we celebrate George Michael's life and legacy today on the 9th anniversary of his passing (December 25, 2016), we're revisiting his dynamic discography. What is your all-time favorite George Michael album?
album.ink/georgemichael
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December 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
As we celebrate George Michael's life and legacy today on the 9th anniversary of his passing (December 25, 2016), we're revisiting his dynamic discography. What is your all-time favorite George Michael album?
album.ink/georgemichael
album.ink/georgemichael
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When I went to teacher school, everyone said teaching would be “hard.”
I didn’t realize that the “hard” was demanding us to deny our own humanity at every turn, while being endlessly, and I mean endlessly, accommodating and compassionate.
I didn’t realize that the “hard” was demanding us to deny our own humanity at every turn, while being endlessly, and I mean endlessly, accommodating and compassionate.
Yep! In 2022 one of our teachers slipped on ice and hit her head on Friday evening, had an aneurysm on Saturday and was dead by Sunday evening. At our staff meeting the following week, we were shown a video about how we had to check our attitudes to make sure we were always "above the line" 😶
December 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
When I went to teacher school, everyone said teaching would be “hard.”
I didn’t realize that the “hard” was demanding us to deny our own humanity at every turn, while being endlessly, and I mean endlessly, accommodating and compassionate.
I didn’t realize that the “hard” was demanding us to deny our own humanity at every turn, while being endlessly, and I mean endlessly, accommodating and compassionate.
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On day 22 of 25 days of #AmplifyFE explore the VocTech Activate grant fund call from Ufi VocTech Trust, applications open on 6 January 2026 buff.ly/qlZhk6d #VocTech
December 22, 2025 at 7:45 AM
On day 22 of 25 days of #AmplifyFE explore the VocTech Activate grant fund call from Ufi VocTech Trust, applications open on 6 January 2026 buff.ly/qlZhk6d #VocTech
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Does community play a key role in your FE career?
If so, please share your experience in the short @amplifyfe.bsky.social Impact Survey 2025 to help us understand the reach and impact of the AmplifyFE community ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3MDlkfC
#AmplifyFE #Education #EduSky
If so, please share your experience in the short @amplifyfe.bsky.social Impact Survey 2025 to help us understand the reach and impact of the AmplifyFE community ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3MDlkfC
#AmplifyFE #Education #EduSky
December 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Does community play a key role in your FE career?
If so, please share your experience in the short @amplifyfe.bsky.social Impact Survey 2025 to help us understand the reach and impact of the AmplifyFE community ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3MDlkfC
#AmplifyFE #Education #EduSky
If so, please share your experience in the short @amplifyfe.bsky.social Impact Survey 2025 to help us understand the reach and impact of the AmplifyFE community ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3MDlkfC
#AmplifyFE #Education #EduSky
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#TopTracks2025
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
2. Annie & the Caldwells
Funk, soul and groove. A welcome throwback…
youtu.be/x4xL3OGDBX0?...
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
2. Annie & the Caldwells
Funk, soul and groove. A welcome throwback…
youtu.be/x4xL3OGDBX0?...
Annie & the Caldwells - I Made It (Later... with Jools Holland)
YouTube video by BBC Music
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 9:25 AM
#TopTracks2025
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
2. Annie & the Caldwells
Funk, soul and groove. A welcome throwback…
youtu.be/x4xL3OGDBX0?...
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
2. Annie & the Caldwells
Funk, soul and groove. A welcome throwback…
youtu.be/x4xL3OGDBX0?...
Here's my last teaching reflection of the term: matthewenglishfe.wordpress.com/2025/12/18/t... #UKFE #FE
Teaching reflection #13: easing into rest and relaxation
After conquering the almost impassable mountain of admin last weekend, I have at last skied down the other side, and the sense of relief is palpable.
matthewenglishfe.wordpress.com
December 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Here's my last teaching reflection of the term: matthewenglishfe.wordpress.com/2025/12/18/t... #UKFE #FE
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On day 20 explore the latest #AmplifyFE blog post from Zoe Tierney about her recently shortlisted work 'Regenerate: A National Forest Immersive Collaboration Transforming creative collaboration in FE through immersive technology' #ImmersiveEducation #Jisc #ALTAwards buff.ly/zoe8hYR
December 20, 2025 at 8:15 AM
On day 20 explore the latest #AmplifyFE blog post from Zoe Tierney about her recently shortlisted work 'Regenerate: A National Forest Immersive Collaboration Transforming creative collaboration in FE through immersive technology' #ImmersiveEducation #Jisc #ALTAwards buff.ly/zoe8hYR
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On Day 17 listen to our short podcast recorded & produced by the Access & Assistance for All (AAA) Youth Champions about their campaign to make #FE more accessible by design, & to increase awareness about assistive technology. Join the 19 colleges signed up #Accessibility #AmplifyFE buff.ly/rpzfx4X
December 17, 2025 at 7:45 AM
On Day 17 listen to our short podcast recorded & produced by the Access & Assistance for All (AAA) Youth Champions about their campaign to make #FE more accessible by design, & to increase awareness about assistive technology. Join the 19 colleges signed up #Accessibility #AmplifyFE buff.ly/rpzfx4X
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We recently counted down our consensus list of the 50 Best Albums of 2025 overall and now it’s time to share our writers’ picks for their 10 favorite albums of the year!
Explore our selections via album.ink/WritersFaves25 + let us know what your favorite albums of the year are.
Explore our selections via album.ink/WritersFaves25 + let us know what your favorite albums of the year are.
Albumism’s Writers Select Their 10 Favorite Albums of 2025
Even the most cursory scan of the selections showcased here reveals just how unique and varied our staff’s musical tastes are.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
We recently counted down our consensus list of the 50 Best Albums of 2025 overall and now it’s time to share our writers’ picks for their 10 favorite albums of the year!
Explore our selections via album.ink/WritersFaves25 + let us know what your favorite albums of the year are.
Explore our selections via album.ink/WritersFaves25 + let us know what your favorite albums of the year are.
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LAST ORDERS PLEASE!
You’ve got until Wednesday 17 December to order small prints, cards, wrap and slipmats for Christmas delivery.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
You’ve got until Wednesday 17 December to order small prints, cards, wrap and slipmats for Christmas delivery.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 8:37 AM
LAST ORDERS PLEASE!
You’ve got until Wednesday 17 December to order small prints, cards, wrap and slipmats for Christmas delivery.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
You’ve got until Wednesday 17 December to order small prints, cards, wrap and slipmats for Christmas delivery.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
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There’s still time to get your #Christmas orders in!
Have a look at my prints, homewares and t-shirts inspired by midcentury design, music and architecture
Designed in Manchester. Made in the UK.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Have a look at my prints, homewares and t-shirts inspired by midcentury design, music and architecture
Designed in Manchester. Made in the UK.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
There’s still time to get your #Christmas orders in!
Have a look at my prints, homewares and t-shirts inspired by midcentury design, music and architecture
Designed in Manchester. Made in the UK.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Have a look at my prints, homewares and t-shirts inspired by midcentury design, music and architecture
Designed in Manchester. Made in the UK.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
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On day 10 of 25 Days of #AmplifyFE we feature our #FE Diary of Events Padlet, your one-stop shop to check out all the brilliant events happening for across the sector. We'd love you to add your own so we can shout about those to the AmplifyFE Community, too! #Padlet #CPD buff.ly/JnD4Kjl
December 10, 2025 at 7:15 AM
On day 10 of 25 Days of #AmplifyFE we feature our #FE Diary of Events Padlet, your one-stop shop to check out all the brilliant events happening for across the sector. We'd love you to add your own so we can shout about those to the AmplifyFE Community, too! #Padlet #CPD buff.ly/JnD4Kjl
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Tired of the same old Christmas cards? Want something a bit different?
Get your #Christmas cards and wrap here www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...
Get your #Christmas cards and wrap here www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...
December 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Tired of the same old Christmas cards? Want something a bit different?
Get your #Christmas cards and wrap here www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...
Get your #Christmas cards and wrap here www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...
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Good morning 🌅
It’s Sunday and time for another #Edujobs #EduSky bulletin.
If you’re looking for a job that’s not classroom-based or even in a school, this hour is for you.
Wave if you’re watching 👀
Shout if you get one 🔈
Share if I miss one ☝🏼
It’s Sunday and time for another #Edujobs #EduSky bulletin.
If you’re looking for a job that’s not classroom-based or even in a school, this hour is for you.
Wave if you’re watching 👀
Shout if you get one 🔈
Share if I miss one ☝🏼
a looney tunes looking for a job poster with wile e coyote looking through binoculars
ALT: a looney tunes looking for a job poster with wile e coyote looking through binoculars
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December 7, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Hello!
It’s #SmallBusinessSaturday so if you don’t know me…
I’m Gail, a one woman business, based in #Manchester
I create bold & colourful prints, homewares and cards
gailmyerscough.co.uk
It’s #SmallBusinessSaturday so if you don’t know me…
I’m Gail, a one woman business, based in #Manchester
I create bold & colourful prints, homewares and cards
gailmyerscough.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Hello!
It’s #SmallBusinessSaturday so if you don’t know me…
I’m Gail, a one woman business, based in #Manchester
I create bold & colourful prints, homewares and cards
gailmyerscough.co.uk
It’s #SmallBusinessSaturday so if you don’t know me…
I’m Gail, a one woman business, based in #Manchester
I create bold & colourful prints, homewares and cards
gailmyerscough.co.uk
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Get on the brand spanking new @8bitnorthxstitch.bsky.social website and buy her AMAZING Christmas cards!
December 6, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Get on the brand spanking new @8bitnorthxstitch.bsky.social website and buy her AMAZING Christmas cards!
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Still looking for #Christmas gifts?
Have a look at my prints, homewares and t-shirts inspired by midcentury design, music and architecture
Designed in Manchester. Made in the UK.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Have a look at my prints, homewares and t-shirts inspired by midcentury design, music and architecture
Designed in Manchester. Made in the UK.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Still looking for #Christmas gifts?
Have a look at my prints, homewares and t-shirts inspired by midcentury design, music and architecture
Designed in Manchester. Made in the UK.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
Have a look at my prints, homewares and t-shirts inspired by midcentury design, music and architecture
Designed in Manchester. Made in the UK.
gailmyerscough.co.uk
No surprises here! www.spotify.com/wrapped-shar...
My Top Album of 2025
Spotify
www.spotify.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:03 PM
No surprises here! www.spotify.com/wrapped-shar...
This album really is so good. Some of the tracks sound like lost songs from Bjork's album "debut", and I mean that as the highest compliment. "Fallen Cloud" and "Amnesia" in particular would fit right in. Amazing stuff. #music #albums
November 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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I'm not doing Black Friday discounts this year.
It’s just me in my Manchester studio. I can't compete with big brands slashing prices.
Every purchase keeps my tiny business going.
Shop independent this Christmas gailmyerscough.co.uk
It’s just me in my Manchester studio. I can't compete with big brands slashing prices.
Every purchase keeps my tiny business going.
Shop independent this Christmas gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:24 AM
I'm not doing Black Friday discounts this year.
It’s just me in my Manchester studio. I can't compete with big brands slashing prices.
Every purchase keeps my tiny business going.
Shop independent this Christmas gailmyerscough.co.uk
It’s just me in my Manchester studio. I can't compete with big brands slashing prices.
Every purchase keeps my tiny business going.
Shop independent this Christmas gailmyerscough.co.uk
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve attended:
Robyn
Prince
Pet Shop Boys
Janelle Monae
Cyndi Lauper
Robyn
Prince
Pet Shop Boys
Janelle Monae
Cyndi Lauper
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve attended:
Against Me!
The Beach Boys
Chat Pile
Britney Spears
Bob Dylan
Against Me!
The Beach Boys
Chat Pile
Britney Spears
Bob Dylan
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve attended:
Pulp
Nine Inch Nails
Joanna Newsom
Prince
The Cramps
Pulp
Nine Inch Nails
Joanna Newsom
Prince
The Cramps
November 28, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve attended:
Robyn
Prince
Pet Shop Boys
Janelle Monae
Cyndi Lauper
Robyn
Prince
Pet Shop Boys
Janelle Monae
Cyndi Lauper