Will Ryan
@willryan3.bsky.social
Primary Education Consultant who is passionate about high quality leadership, creativity and curriculum design.
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If this got you thinking, imagine what a whole day with us could do.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:54 AM
If this got you thinking, imagine what a whole day with us could do.
Get in touch:[email protected]!
Get in touch:[email protected]!
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Teachers, prepare for Remembrance Day with this free assembly plan from Teachwire: 'What can the world learn from the poppy fields of Flanders?' ⬇
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📚 Extract from @willryan3.bsky.social's book, ‘Twenty-First Century School Assembly and Classroom Activities’: buff.ly/YcwSXMI
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📚 Extract from @willryan3.bsky.social's book, ‘Twenty-First Century School Assembly and Classroom Activities’: buff.ly/YcwSXMI
Remembrance assembly for KS2/3 – What have we learnt?
What can the world learn from the poppy fields of Flanders? This Remembrance assembly answers this important question...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Teachers, prepare for Remembrance Day with this free assembly plan from Teachwire: 'What can the world learn from the poppy fields of Flanders?' ⬇
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📚 Extract from @willryan3.bsky.social's book, ‘Twenty-First Century School Assembly and Classroom Activities’: buff.ly/YcwSXMI
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📚 Extract from @willryan3.bsky.social's book, ‘Twenty-First Century School Assembly and Classroom Activities’: buff.ly/YcwSXMI
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We are here to fill this void. On Monday more than 65 educators joined our online webinar on tackling the far right with anti-racist education. We are following this up with another very soon on building courageous classrooms. All educators welcome. Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/education-...
October 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
We are here to fill this void. On Monday more than 65 educators joined our online webinar on tackling the far right with anti-racist education. We are following this up with another very soon on building courageous classrooms. All educators welcome. Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/education-...
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Handle with care! ⚡ Hywel Roberts - passionate about ‘botheredness,’ master storyteller, and guaranteed to make you laugh, cry, and rethink everything about teaching.
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
October 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Handle with care! ⚡ Hywel Roberts - passionate about ‘botheredness,’ master storyteller, and guaranteed to make you laugh, cry, and rethink everything about teaching.
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
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This is our manifesto - what's yours?
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September 8, 2024 at 10:16 AM
This is our manifesto - what's yours?
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Tell me you’re a Primary School teacher without telling me you’re a Primary School teacher…
October 22, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Tell me you’re a Primary School teacher without telling me you’re a Primary School teacher…
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“Witty, engaging and blends comedy with biting social commentary.” A fantastic review of Steve Baker’s hysterical new novel, #Outstanding, from Isabella Wallace! ⭐
This hilarious book captures the heart of the chaos and pressures of modern-day teaching. OUT NOW: buff.ly/uaJ5oMu
This hilarious book captures the heart of the chaos and pressures of modern-day teaching. OUT NOW: buff.ly/uaJ5oMu
April 13, 2025 at 11:22 AM
“Witty, engaging and blends comedy with biting social commentary.” A fantastic review of Steve Baker’s hysterical new novel, #Outstanding, from Isabella Wallace! ⭐
This hilarious book captures the heart of the chaos and pressures of modern-day teaching. OUT NOW: buff.ly/uaJ5oMu
This hilarious book captures the heart of the chaos and pressures of modern-day teaching. OUT NOW: buff.ly/uaJ5oMu
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Some brilliant comments from willryan3.bsky.social about Steve Baker’s hilarious new education fiction 🌟
#Outstanding follows a disillusioned head teacher facing a school inspection while Educating Norfolk come to film in his cash-strapped school – with hysterical results 📚 OUT NOW! buff.ly/mri0Gop
#Outstanding follows a disillusioned head teacher facing a school inspection while Educating Norfolk come to film in his cash-strapped school – with hysterical results 📚 OUT NOW! buff.ly/mri0Gop
April 10, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Some brilliant comments from willryan3.bsky.social about Steve Baker’s hilarious new education fiction 🌟
#Outstanding follows a disillusioned head teacher facing a school inspection while Educating Norfolk come to film in his cash-strapped school – with hysterical results 📚 OUT NOW! buff.ly/mri0Gop
#Outstanding follows a disillusioned head teacher facing a school inspection while Educating Norfolk come to film in his cash-strapped school – with hysterical results 📚 OUT NOW! buff.ly/mri0Gop
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What happens when 1,000+ Teachers and Headteachers meet two of our most charming and entertaining speakers?
You find out June 19th at the @bathandwells.bsky.social
BWMATFEST25! Press play for a sneak peak.
🎟️ Tickets just £45 per head (until June 18th):
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You find out June 19th at the @bathandwells.bsky.social
BWMATFEST25! Press play for a sneak peak.
🎟️ Tickets just £45 per head (until June 18th):
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March 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM
What happens when 1,000+ Teachers and Headteachers meet two of our most charming and entertaining speakers?
You find out June 19th at the @bathandwells.bsky.social
BWMATFEST25! Press play for a sneak peak.
🎟️ Tickets just £45 per head (until June 18th):
events.eazybook.com/event/251/de...
You find out June 19th at the @bathandwells.bsky.social
BWMATFEST25! Press play for a sneak peak.
🎟️ Tickets just £45 per head (until June 18th):
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Did you know David Gilmour once sold his £3 million London mansion and donated every penny to a homeless charity called Crisis? He said, "I don't need all this luxury while others are fighting for a roof."
No media catwalk, no rockstar egos-just pure generosity.
He quietly changed lives❤️
No media catwalk, no rockstar egos-just pure generosity.
He quietly changed lives❤️
March 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Did you know David Gilmour once sold his £3 million London mansion and donated every penny to a homeless charity called Crisis? He said, "I don't need all this luxury while others are fighting for a roof."
No media catwalk, no rockstar egos-just pure generosity.
He quietly changed lives❤️
No media catwalk, no rockstar egos-just pure generosity.
He quietly changed lives❤️
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I developed a love of reading early in life. It has been my greatest teacher, and travel has been my second.
December 5, 2024 at 4:15 AM
I developed a love of reading early in life. It has been my greatest teacher, and travel has been my second.
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Six Quick Things on Rapport
The legend that is @jimroberson1 gives us his run down on how he builds and uses rapport to get the best from his students www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/si...
The legend that is @jimroberson1 gives us his run down on how he builds and uses rapport to get the best from his students www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/si...
Six Quick Things on Rapport | Independent Thinking
Rapport is the key to building great relationships in successful schools. So says Associate and 'legend' Jim Roberson for our Six Quick Things mini-cpd series
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November 30, 2024 at 6:41 AM
Six Quick Things on Rapport
The legend that is @jimroberson1 gives us his run down on how he builds and uses rapport to get the best from his students www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/si...
The legend that is @jimroberson1 gives us his run down on how he builds and uses rapport to get the best from his students www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/si...
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November 25, 2024 at 5:33 PM
It was lovely to work with the National Association of Small Schools via Zoom. The dedication of small school heads never ceases to amaze. I really enjoyed exploring the theme 'Christmas and the Dare to be Different Curriculum' over the two meetings. Thank you for inviting me.
November 26, 2024 at 5:05 PM
It was lovely to work with the National Association of Small Schools via Zoom. The dedication of small school heads never ceases to amaze. I really enjoyed exploring the theme 'Christmas and the Dare to be Different Curriculum' over the two meetings. Thank you for inviting me.
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📣 Say it louder for the people at the back 📣
November 18, 2024 at 8:28 PM
📣 Say it louder for the people at the back 📣
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💥 NEWS! 💥
Delighted to announce that we have TWO new Presidents at European Movement UK:
Caroline Lucas and Dominic Grieve
Our former President, Michael Heseltine stepped down at the AGM this weekend.
Onwards and definitely upwards!
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/new-european...
Delighted to announce that we have TWO new Presidents at European Movement UK:
Caroline Lucas and Dominic Grieve
Our former President, Michael Heseltine stepped down at the AGM this weekend.
Onwards and definitely upwards!
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/new-european...
Caroline Lucas and Dominic Grieve join forces as new European Movement Co-Presidents
Caroline Lucas and Rt Hon Dominic Grieve KC have been unveiled as the new Co-Presidents of European Movement UK, the country’s fastest-growing pro-European organisation
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November 18, 2024 at 10:02 AM
💥 NEWS! 💥
Delighted to announce that we have TWO new Presidents at European Movement UK:
Caroline Lucas and Dominic Grieve
Our former President, Michael Heseltine stepped down at the AGM this weekend.
Onwards and definitely upwards!
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/new-european...
Delighted to announce that we have TWO new Presidents at European Movement UK:
Caroline Lucas and Dominic Grieve
Our former President, Michael Heseltine stepped down at the AGM this weekend.
Onwards and definitely upwards!
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/new-european...
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Teachers are being forced to plug more and more gaps - as one school in Blackpool has even installed its own launderette to help pupils suffering from hygiene poverty. news.sky.com/story/teache...
Teachers washing students' school uniforms amid hygiene poverty worries
Teachers are being forced to plug more and more gaps - as one school in Blackpool has even installed its own launderette to help pupils suffering from hygiene poverty.
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November 16, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Teachers are being forced to plug more and more gaps - as one school in Blackpool has even installed its own launderette to help pupils suffering from hygiene poverty. news.sky.com/story/teache...
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💬 Exclusive: Headteachers of council maintained schools are launching a collective group to give them a 'voice' in policy-making after being 'marginalised' by the Conservatives
New body launched to give council schools policy voice
New collective wants to provide a supportive network for council schools to collaborate
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November 15, 2024 at 7:46 AM
💬 Exclusive: Headteachers of council maintained schools are launching a collective group to give them a 'voice' in policy-making after being 'marginalised' by the Conservatives
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Me every time a new person is announced on that man’s team.
November 15, 2024 at 4:41 AM
Me every time a new person is announced on that man’s team.
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“Over the longer term the OBR say economic growth will be boosted by 1.4%. That’s really positive” says Chancellor
OBR also say Brexit will reduce the UK’s potential GDP by 4% in the long run by lowering the trade intensity of the economy? Isn’t that important?
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OBR also say Brexit will reduce the UK’s potential GDP by 4% in the long run by lowering the trade intensity of the economy? Isn’t that important?
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Ed Davey questions Keir Starmer on impact of Brexit on UK trade at #PMQs - hold onto your seats
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November 14, 2024 at 9:55 PM
“Over the longer term the OBR say economic growth will be boosted by 1.4%. That’s really positive” says Chancellor
OBR also say Brexit will reduce the UK’s potential GDP by 4% in the long run by lowering the trade intensity of the economy? Isn’t that important?
youtu.be/0Wn4gusyHvk?...
OBR also say Brexit will reduce the UK’s potential GDP by 4% in the long run by lowering the trade intensity of the economy? Isn’t that important?
youtu.be/0Wn4gusyHvk?...
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Do have your say! Would also love to hear your alternative suggestions.
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Voting opens for Oxford Word of the Year 2024 - Oxford University Press
For the third consecutive year, we are giving word lovers everywhere the opportunity to vote for their preferred Oxford Word of the Year.
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November 15, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Do have your say! Would also love to hear your alternative suggestions.
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Exclusive: England’s biggest local authority has admitted it cannot afford to provide school improvement support, just days after ministers confirmed they want councils to help drive their new standards agenda
School improvement unaffordable for biggest council
Revelation comes as ministers want local authorities to help drive their new standards agenda
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November 15, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Exclusive: England’s biggest local authority has admitted it cannot afford to provide school improvement support, just days after ministers confirmed they want councils to help drive their new standards agenda
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A book of thinking for teachers getting ready for September.
A book of thinking for teachers getting ready for September.
August 19, 2024 at 9:30 AM
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A book of thinking for teachers getting ready for September.
A book of thinking for teachers getting ready for September.