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James Whiting @jame54.bsky.social · Aug 19

The Crisis Engulfing our Universities

Blog 44. Dr Conor Bollins asks when will Labour tackle the growing crisis, using his experience as a lecturer at UEA, as an example of the mess.

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James Whiting @jame54.bsky.social · Aug 4

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Socialist Educational Association @socedu.bsky.social · Jun 30

The SEA endorses this statement issued by our fellow Socialist Society and Labour affiliate group, Disability Labour, which calls on all MPs to vote against The Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill ("Welfare Reform Bill") on Tuesday #WelfareReformBill

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Socialist Educational Association @socedu.bsky.social · Jun 5

We are delighted to announce that our President, Diane Reay's, new book has been published by Policy Press: "Miseducation: Inequality, Education and the Working Classes"

Labour's historic opportunity

Socialist Educational Association @socedu.bsky.social · Jun 4

Labour’s historic opportunity @newstatesman.com‬ [By Spotlight] @cpaguk.bsky.social‬

"The two child benefit cap prevents swift results on child poverty."

This article first appeared in the NS Spotlight on Child Poverty supplement, of 23 May 2025, guest edited by Gordon Brown.

The two child benefit cap prevents swift results on child poverty.

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Socialist Educational Association @socedu.bsky.social · Jun 3

We are delighted that our 40th Blog is by Diane Reay, our president and Professor of Education at Cambridge, originally published in the LSE blog | The chronic miseducation of working class children in the UK

The chronic miseducation of working class children in the UK

We are delighted that our 40th Blog is by Diane Reay, our president and Professor of Education at Cambridge, originally published in the LSE blog.

Socialist Educational Association @socedu.bsky.social · May 28

The SEA has a long and proud history as the only educational organisation affiliated to the Labour Party.

We offer Individual, Youth and Affiliate memberships.

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Another Education Service Is Possible

Another education service is possible. The SEA has a long and proud history as the only educational organisation affiliated to the Labour Party. Join today.

Socialist Educational Association @socedu.bsky.social · May 22

The Socialist Educational Association (SEA) is @labouruk.bsky.social only educational affiliate. SEA membership is open to all Labour Party members and anyone who does not belong to another political party.

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Another education service is possible. The SEA has a long and proud history as the only educational organisation affiliated to the Labour Party. Join today.

School Accountability: Start Again!

Socialist Educational Association @socedu.bsky.social · May 20

Substack [Education Politics] Blog 39 "School Accountability: Start Again!"

The DFE is consulting on new accountability measures whilst OFSTED is encountering unprecedented opposition to its report card proposals. We respond.

Blog 39. The DFE is consulting on new accountability measures whilst OFSTED is encountering unprecedented opposition to its report card proposals. We respond.

Wrack vows to stay put as NASUWT general secretary

Socialist Educational Association @socedu.bsky.social · May 6

[News] Wrack vows to stay put as NASUWT general secretary @schoolsweek.bsky.social "Ex-FBU boss will continue to fight for his post as union re-opens nominations following a legal challenge " @fcdwhittaker.bsky.social

Ex-FBU boss will continue to fight for his post as union re-opens nominations following a legal challenge

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Socialist Educational Association @socedu.bsky.social · May 3

NAHT to take Ofsted to court over school report cards @tesmagazine.bsky.social Headteachers’ leaders are taking legal action against Ofsted over the potential impact of its inspection plans on the mental health of school leaders and staff @naht.org.uk

NAHT to take Ofsted to court over school report cards

School leaders’ union issues a claim for a judicial review against Ofsted in response to its proposed changes to the inspection system

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · May 3

Victory for Australian Labor following the Canadian Liberals' win confirms that Trump is hurting rather than helping the global right (as I wrote back in March). www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...

Trump’s spell has been broken

The US president is hurting rather than helping ideological allies such as Nigel Farage.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · May 3

📢 7 DAYS TO GO

On Saturday 10 May, we’re taking to the streets to say: enough is enough.

Cuts. Closures. Crises. It’s time to fight back.

Join us in London for a national rally to protect education now.

✊ Meet: 1PM at Bessborough Gardens
✊ Rally: 2PM at Old Palace Yard

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Socialist Educational Association @socedu.bsky.social · Apr 24

[Ofsted] Nearly two-thirds think Ofsted reforms are worse, ‘alternative’ consultation finds @schoolsweek.bsky.social "Survey launched by Ofsted critics finds 90% of respondents said five-point grading system not fit for purpose" @lydiach.bsky.social

Most say Ofsted reforms are worse, 'alternative' consultation finds

Nearly two thirds of respondents to a consultation set up to rival Ofsted’s own on inspection reforms said the changes were actually worse than the current framework. The ‘Alternative Big…

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Socialist Educational Association @socedu.bsky.social · Apr 24

Answering Ofsted’s consultation | National Education Union (NEU) @neunion.bsky.social

Answering Ofsted’s consultation | National Education Union

Guidance for members on how to respond to ‘Improving the way Ofsted inspects education’

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Defend the Schools Bill! End the Privatisation of Education!

Socialist Educational Association @socedu.bsky.social · Apr 23

Defend the Schools Bill! End the Privatisation of Education! 📢 [Education Politics] Substack | Blog 38 "Katherine Birbalsingh and her MATS allies are organising opposition to the Schools Bill. Its time to write to your MP. There are alternatives to the growth of privatisation and market forces."

Blog 38: Katherine Birbalsingh and her MATS allies are organising opposition to the Schools Bill. Its time to write to your MP. There are alternatives to the growth of privatisation and market forces.

Education Politics | Substack

Socialist Educational Association @socedu.bsky.social · Apr 17

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NEU report on the impact of standardised curricula on teachers | National Education Union

Socialist Educational Association @socedu.bsky.social · Apr 17

NEU report on the impact of standardised curricula on teachers | National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social

Excessive teacher workload will impede any reforms as will dilution of the role of the teacher.

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Socialist Educational Association @socedu.bsky.social · Apr 17

The SEA has a long and proud history as the only educational organisation affiliated to the @labouruk.bsky.social

When you join the SEA, you become part of a historic movement to improve education provision in this country.

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Another education service is possible. The SEA has a long and proud history as the only educational organisation affiliated to the Labour Party. Join today.

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Socialist Educational Association @socedu.bsky.social · Apr 16

Please visit the official website of the Socialist Educational Association (SEA) to learn more about who we are and what we stand for.

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The Socialist Educational Association (SEA) is the UK Labour Party's sole educational affiliate. The SEA belongs to the Socialist Societies.

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · Apr 16

Inspection negatively affects the mental health of 57% of members this rises to almost two thirds among teachers in primary schools settings at 64%. #NEU2025 🔗 bit.ly/3RVmRwU

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Socialist Educational Association @socedu.bsky.social · Apr 3

The SEA has a long and proud history as the only educational organisation affiliated to the Labour Party.

Our members include educators, parents, MPs, councillors, school governors, students and anyone with an interest in education and learning.

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Another education service is possible. The SEA has a long and proud history as the only educational organisation affiliated to the Labour Party. Join today.