Sean Phillips
@phillipssean.bsky.social
Head of Computing - ParaClimber - Walk up the odd mountain - Dyslexic
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TikTokTipsters profiteering on the high stakes gambling nature of GCSE exams is where we are now in 2025.
Read my comments in The Observer.
Read my comments in The Observer.
May 28, 2025 at 7:16 AM
TikTokTipsters profiteering on the high stakes gambling nature of GCSE exams is where we are now in 2025.
Read my comments in The Observer.
Read my comments in The Observer.
Treasury tags never glue.
Call out a search party….one glue stick lid is missing 🚨
Do you have any tips for keeping those pesky lids safe? Let us know below or via #TeacherTappChat 💬
Do you have any tips for keeping those pesky lids safe? Let us know below or via #TeacherTappChat 💬
May 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Treasury tags never glue.
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Call out a search party….one glue stick lid is missing 🚨
Do you have any tips for keeping those pesky lids safe? Let us know below or via #TeacherTappChat 💬
Do you have any tips for keeping those pesky lids safe? Let us know below or via #TeacherTappChat 💬
May 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Call out a search party….one glue stick lid is missing 🚨
Do you have any tips for keeping those pesky lids safe? Let us know below or via #TeacherTappChat 💬
Do you have any tips for keeping those pesky lids safe? Let us know below or via #TeacherTappChat 💬
This feels mean the first week back so warm and sunny
April 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This feels mean the first week back so warm and sunny
Another great episode but @adamboxereducation.bsky.social and @amymayforrester.bsky.social some of still have a week to go !
April 5, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Another great episode but @adamboxereducation.bsky.social and @amymayforrester.bsky.social some of still have a week to go !
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Saying we shouldn't restrict smartphones for children because it's the apps not the phone that do the damage is like saying we should let children have access to cars as long as they don't drive them.
February 5, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Saying we shouldn't restrict smartphones for children because it's the apps not the phone that do the damage is like saying we should let children have access to cars as long as they don't drive them.
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Kids thrive on calm, not chaos. Schools where teachers have no authority cause anxiety, not schools where rules are clear and enforced. For children, nothing is more unsettling than feeling like no one’s in charge.
January 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Kids thrive on calm, not chaos. Schools where teachers have no authority cause anxiety, not schools where rules are clear and enforced. For children, nothing is more unsettling than feeling like no one’s in charge.
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Here’s an article I wrote on the Behaviour Hub scheme and why Labour should keep this approach…
schoolsweek.co.uk/five-lessons...
schoolsweek.co.uk/five-lessons...
Behaviour Hubs: What we learned and why they should be kept
The programme hasn't just taught us about behaviour. It's been an effective model for school improvement
schoolsweek.co.uk
January 18, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Here’s an article I wrote on the Behaviour Hub scheme and why Labour should keep this approach…
schoolsweek.co.uk/five-lessons...
schoolsweek.co.uk/five-lessons...
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When HMT write to every department saying "hey why not spend a bit more? Live a little" then that will be news...
January 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
When HMT write to every department saying "hey why not spend a bit more? Live a little" then that will be news...
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Agreed. The more help the better.
We’re trying to do our bit by making these resources free for schools. If you know anyone who may benefit please do share: bsky.app/profile/code...
We’re trying to do our bit by making these resources free for schools. If you know anyone who may benefit please do share: bsky.app/profile/code...
Back to school, time for Free Python Coding Resources for Schools, and by resources we mean our entire curriculum, all video lessons
Help us spread the word with school teachers everywhere
50+ hours of lessons covering all levels, beginner to advanced, designed specifically for school children
…👇🏻
Help us spread the word with school teachers everywhere
50+ hours of lessons covering all levels, beginner to advanced, designed specifically for school children
…👇🏻
January 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Agreed. The more help the better.
We’re trying to do our bit by making these resources free for schools. If you know anyone who may benefit please do share: bsky.app/profile/code...
We’re trying to do our bit by making these resources free for schools. If you know anyone who may benefit please do share: bsky.app/profile/code...
Scrapping the @wearecomputing.bsky.social hubs is a mistake the work done by the hubs is amazing and needs to be fully funded.
We are nowhere near where is needed with computer science education nationally and there is so much more to do.
We are nowhere near where is needed with computer science education nationally and there is so much more to do.
January 11, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Scrapping the @wearecomputing.bsky.social hubs is a mistake the work done by the hubs is amazing and needs to be fully funded.
We are nowhere near where is needed with computer science education nationally and there is so much more to do.
We are nowhere near where is needed with computer science education nationally and there is so much more to do.
I feel like the weather forecast is lying to me #wantsnow #possiblymaybeasnowday
January 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I feel like the weather forecast is lying to me #wantsnow #possiblymaybeasnowday
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Dear School Leaders ,
Please check on your SENCOs. Many will have statutory deadlines to meet this week and some will find themselves working in the school holidays when they should be focusing on family .
Thanks in advance with your support with this.
Please check on your SENCOs. Many will have statutory deadlines to meet this week and some will find themselves working in the school holidays when they should be focusing on family .
Thanks in advance with your support with this.
December 16, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Dear School Leaders ,
Please check on your SENCOs. Many will have statutory deadlines to meet this week and some will find themselves working in the school holidays when they should be focusing on family .
Thanks in advance with your support with this.
Please check on your SENCOs. Many will have statutory deadlines to meet this week and some will find themselves working in the school holidays when they should be focusing on family .
Thanks in advance with your support with this.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Leader Practitioner for Physics! If you're passionate about teaching and want to be part of an incredible school community, this is the perfect role for you.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Leader Practitioner for Physics! If you're passionate about teaching and want to be part of an incredible school community, this is the perfect role for you.
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December 16, 2024 at 8:10 AM
🔬 Join Our Team at Nuneaton Academy! 🔬
We have an exciting opportunity for a Leader Practitioner for Physics! If you're passionate about teaching and want to be part of an incredible school community, this is the perfect role for you.
www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy...
We have an exciting opportunity for a Leader Practitioner for Physics! If you're passionate about teaching and want to be part of an incredible school community, this is the perfect role for you.
www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy...
I don’t get the @teachertapp.bsky.social extra questions tonight some of the choices seem illogical
December 4, 2024 at 6:05 PM
I don’t get the @teachertapp.bsky.social extra questions tonight some of the choices seem illogical
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Things that still happen, but much less than Before:
Book looks
Triple marking
Enforced lesson plans
Multiple coloured worksheets
Graded lesson observations
Data related performance management targets
Games in lessons
Requirement for groups/projects/card sorts/wordsearches
What else?
Book looks
Triple marking
Enforced lesson plans
Multiple coloured worksheets
Graded lesson observations
Data related performance management targets
Games in lessons
Requirement for groups/projects/card sorts/wordsearches
What else?
Was responding to a post about work scrutiny this morning and it reminded me of a time when a routine responsibility of senior leadership was to use stamps like these as part of book looks. Sometimes it's worth reminding yourself that things really can get better.
November 25, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Things that still happen, but much less than Before:
Book looks
Triple marking
Enforced lesson plans
Multiple coloured worksheets
Graded lesson observations
Data related performance management targets
Games in lessons
Requirement for groups/projects/card sorts/wordsearches
What else?
Book looks
Triple marking
Enforced lesson plans
Multiple coloured worksheets
Graded lesson observations
Data related performance management targets
Games in lessons
Requirement for groups/projects/card sorts/wordsearches
What else?
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Someone offline just pointed out we are now able to score schools out of 50. The horror.
November 17, 2024 at 8:31 AM
Someone offline just pointed out we are now able to score schools out of 50. The horror.
Exam adjustments aren’t new I had some for GCSE and then typed my A-Level and University Exams.
They are so so important but have been around for well over 20 years.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
They are so so important but have been around for well over 20 years.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 8, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Exam adjustments aren’t new I had some for GCSE and then typed my A-Level and University Exams.
They are so so important but have been around for well over 20 years.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
They are so so important but have been around for well over 20 years.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Star Trek Lower Decks is back happy half term. 🖖🌌
October 25, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Star Trek Lower Decks is back happy half term. 🖖🌌
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Schools shouldn't frame themselves as families. While well intentioned, think a mistake.
1. Not realistic and can't really be achieved.
2. Philosophically dubious as children already have families, making it an overreach.
3. Leads to children and adults having loyalties that can't be matched.
1. Not realistic and can't really be achieved.
2. Philosophically dubious as children already have families, making it an overreach.
3. Leads to children and adults having loyalties that can't be matched.
October 18, 2024 at 6:38 AM
Schools shouldn't frame themselves as families. While well intentioned, think a mistake.
1. Not realistic and can't really be achieved.
2. Philosophically dubious as children already have families, making it an overreach.
3. Leads to children and adults having loyalties that can't be matched.
1. Not realistic and can't really be achieved.
2. Philosophically dubious as children already have families, making it an overreach.
3. Leads to children and adults having loyalties that can't be matched.
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This just keeps on giving. What a wonderful story.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Old friends claim first ascent of remote mountain - BBC News
Mick Fowler and Vic Saunders were regular climbing partners in the 1980s.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 29, 2024 at 4:26 PM
This just keeps on giving. What a wonderful story.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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NEW SPISODE!!!
Seven Fishes is live, join us for a riotous conversation with
@heymrshallahan.bsky.social as we look at some of @teachertapp.bsky.social 's best data!
open.spotify.com/episode/4Soy...
Seven Fishes is live, join us for a riotous conversation with
@heymrshallahan.bsky.social as we look at some of @teachertapp.bsky.social 's best data!
open.spotify.com/episode/4Soy...
Seven Fishes
Episode · They Behave For Me · In this episode, Adam and Amy are joined once again by TeacherTapp's Gráinne doyenne of data. To celebrate Tapp's seventh birthday, Gráinne will be sharing her seven fav...
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September 20, 2024 at 6:13 AM
NEW SPISODE!!!
Seven Fishes is live, join us for a riotous conversation with
@heymrshallahan.bsky.social as we look at some of @teachertapp.bsky.social 's best data!
open.spotify.com/episode/4Soy...
Seven Fishes is live, join us for a riotous conversation with
@heymrshallahan.bsky.social as we look at some of @teachertapp.bsky.social 's best data!
open.spotify.com/episode/4Soy...