Mr T
@mrtoddy.bsky.social
Former London HT among many other things.
Wasp enthusiast and deeply interested in behavioural economics.
Not politically aligned and with zero interest in politicised education takes.
All views are personal and represent no other.
Wasp enthusiast and deeply interested in behavioural economics.
Not politically aligned and with zero interest in politicised education takes.
All views are personal and represent no other.
As close as I get to the gross Americana/commercial public flaying that is Halloween.
October 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
As close as I get to the gross Americana/commercial public flaying that is Halloween.
@nickofferman.bsky.social identifying issues in society and the way we educate. 'Stolen jobs' isn't the same as not being a able/willing to do the jobs available.
The loss of civic society is compounded by the loss of moral fortitude in hard work a vision and value rarely espoused in schools now.
The loss of civic society is compounded by the loss of moral fortitude in hard work a vision and value rarely espoused in schools now.
October 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
@nickofferman.bsky.social identifying issues in society and the way we educate. 'Stolen jobs' isn't the same as not being a able/willing to do the jobs available.
The loss of civic society is compounded by the loss of moral fortitude in hard work a vision and value rarely espoused in schools now.
The loss of civic society is compounded by the loss of moral fortitude in hard work a vision and value rarely espoused in schools now.
A book that should be read by school leaders. Education is prone to hunches, preferred styles, ideology and fads. Actually being able to formulate and use an evidence informed approach as opposed to a social media informed one protects you and your school from the BS cloud that surrounds education
February 21, 2025 at 7:48 AM
A book that should be read by school leaders. Education is prone to hunches, preferred styles, ideology and fads. Actually being able to formulate and use an evidence informed approach as opposed to a social media informed one protects you and your school from the BS cloud that surrounds education
Sports related but really interesting book about leadership culture and managing egos. Also basketball. Not on board with all of it but undeniably some nuggets of excellence. Also short and cheap.
January 18, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Sports related but really interesting book about leadership culture and managing egos. Also basketball. Not on board with all of it but undeniably some nuggets of excellence. Also short and cheap.
So with a moderately hesitant public thought. Primary MFL is often badly planned, terribly taught and more often then not entirely removed from the timetable and does little to prepare pupils for secondary MFL. Writing and especially transcription is an issue for the post-COVID generation that had
January 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
So with a moderately hesitant public thought. Primary MFL is often badly planned, terribly taught and more often then not entirely removed from the timetable and does little to prepare pupils for secondary MFL. Writing and especially transcription is an issue for the post-COVID generation that had
Hiding in my kids parents group WhatsApp hoping not to be asked something as 'the teacher'.
December 14, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Hiding in my kids parents group WhatsApp hoping not to be asked something as 'the teacher'.
Literally sits in my work desk...
November 15, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Literally sits in my work desk...
Spectacular Halloween comfort purchase. Of literally zero use in my daily life/profession. Still bloody brilliant.
I now love wasps - if you know me this is something of a life changing statement.
I now love wasps - if you know me this is something of a life changing statement.
November 1, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Spectacular Halloween comfort purchase. Of literally zero use in my daily life/profession. Still bloody brilliant.
I now love wasps - if you know me this is something of a life changing statement.
I now love wasps - if you know me this is something of a life changing statement.
This is a book that pushed me firmly out of my comfort zone. Nevertheless, a worthy read and deeply enjoyable.
October 27, 2024 at 5:40 AM
This is a book that pushed me firmly out of my comfort zone. Nevertheless, a worthy read and deeply enjoyable.
Best part of being something of a nomad across the SE of England is stumbling across things like this.... Clearly the reverend wanted to make a statement
October 9, 2024 at 6:52 AM
Best part of being something of a nomad across the SE of England is stumbling across things like this.... Clearly the reverend wanted to make a statement
One of the downsides of the EduBluesky thing is seeing all the amazing stuff people are doing with the idea of education makes me feel a bit like I now empathise with this guy. IFYKYK
September 19, 2024 at 7:10 AM
One of the downsides of the EduBluesky thing is seeing all the amazing stuff people are doing with the idea of education makes me feel a bit like I now empathise with this guy. IFYKYK
Re-reading this and knocking the cobwebs off some of my recall of Dweck. Just a thought to recent conversations about various structures for teacher development and the 'art' of teaching. Feel there's a link with the myth of talent and teaching but can't quite define it.
September 13, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Re-reading this and knocking the cobwebs off some of my recall of Dweck. Just a thought to recent conversations about various structures for teacher development and the 'art' of teaching. Feel there's a link with the myth of talent and teaching but can't quite define it.
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Neither 'strictly' education but great ideas around leadership, culture and accountability.
Neither 'strictly' education but great ideas around leadership, culture and accountability.
August 28, 2024 at 8:52 PM
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Neither 'strictly' education but great ideas around leadership, culture and accountability.
Neither 'strictly' education but great ideas around leadership, culture and accountability.
These are excellent suggestions - would volunteer two suggestions in addition
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August 28, 2024 at 8:50 PM
These are excellent suggestions - would volunteer two suggestions in addition
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Interesting but mixed feelings about this bit as well
August 28, 2024 at 11:06 AM
Interesting but mixed feelings about this bit as well
Not 100% sure how I feel about this.
August 28, 2024 at 11:03 AM
Not 100% sure how I feel about this.
These should be a controlled substance.
August 21, 2024 at 10:29 AM
These should be a controlled substance.
Euripides writes this in 431 BC. It is still an absolute banger today and sadly pertinent. @nataliehaynes.bsky.social Thank you for your exceptional podcast.
August 19, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Euripides writes this in 431 BC. It is still an absolute banger today and sadly pertinent. @nataliehaynes.bsky.social Thank you for your exceptional podcast.
I've learnt that I am 100% a sucker for pithy quotes.
I am dangerously close to becoming Michael Scott at this point in my life.
I am dangerously close to becoming Michael Scott at this point in my life.
August 16, 2024 at 7:52 AM
I've learnt that I am 100% a sucker for pithy quotes.
I am dangerously close to becoming Michael Scott at this point in my life.
I am dangerously close to becoming Michael Scott at this point in my life.
Million Dollar Murray - article by Malcolm Gladwell in the New Yorker. Power-law theory has some interesting connotations in how we manage situations and workforce in school. Interesting morning read.
August 15, 2024 at 6:34 AM
Million Dollar Murray - article by Malcolm Gladwell in the New Yorker. Power-law theory has some interesting connotations in how we manage situations and workforce in school. Interesting morning read.