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Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · 22h

No words. www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

Young lives cut short on an unimaginable scale: the 18,457 children on Gaza’s list of war dead

Every name on a list compiled by health authorities in Gaza of the child victims of Israel’s offensive

www.theguardian.com

Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · 5d

Great appointment in many levels. Sarah Mullally named as new Archbishop of Canterbury

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Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · 16d

Autism cure without scientific proof. Away with the fairies. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Trump attacks Tylenol as officials unveil highly contentious conclusions on autism

President says acetaminophen – also known as paracetamol - increases risk when taken by pregnant women, assertion contradicted by research

www.theguardian.com

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Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · 28d

More excuses. The issue isn’t Progress 8. www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

The ‘impossible situation’ of Progress 8 in white, working-class schools

Just seven of the 100 schools with the highest rates of disadvantage and the lowest rates of English as an additional language have a positive P8. With the metric on pause, is it time to rethink it?

www.tes.com

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Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · Aug 10

After an emergency appendectomy whilst on holiday in Spain (incredible health service), I urge you to travel with a GHIC card www.nhs.uk/using-the-nh...

Applying for healthcare cover abroad (GHIC and EHIC)

Find out if you're eligible to apply for a new UK EHIC or UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC).

www.nhs.uk

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Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · Aug 4

Still not too old……

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John Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @thinkorswim.bsky.social · Jul 31

There’s renewable energy ads and there’s mother**cking wind farm ads. This, blissfully, is the latter.

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Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · Jul 30

Summer days walking the dogs

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Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · Jul 22

Ten years @greenshaw has taught me that I have many failings, much to learn, and a couple of superpowers. 1. Openness to being influenced by others 2. Appointing BRILLIANT people. Good lord I love my job. Challenges? Sure - lots. Some tinged with deep sadness. But joy? Abound. Onwards.

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Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · Jul 17

Right thing to do. 👏 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Voting age to be lowered to 16 in UK by next general election

16- and 17-year-olds will be given right to vote in all elections as part of changes including easier voter registration

www.theguardian.com

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Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · Jul 3

My unbelievably positive experiences of the last 48 hours across our schools and the sector have been marred by experiencing a racist taxi driver in Swansea and a racist ‘immigrant critic’ at Birmingham New Street Station. It took three conversations with security in Birmingham for them to act. 😔

Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · Jun 17

The Smith’s foray into GCSEs is over. Dear Lord, reform them please.

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Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · May 25

@greenshawtrust.bsky.social 1. family and health 2. work

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Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · May 22

A dictatorship is a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single person, or small group, with no limitations on their authority. It is characterized by a lack of democratic institutions and a suppression of dissent.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...

Trump administration halts Harvard’s ability to enroll international students – live

In a major escalation between Trump and Harvard, homeland security secretary Kristi Noem says move should ‘serve as a warning’

www.theguardian.com

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Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · May 22

This is a big issue. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Heavy periods affect school attendance and exam scores, study in England finds

Charities say more should be done to support girls who experience prolonged bleeding and severe menstrual pain

www.theguardian.com

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Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · May 16

It’s been a bit tense in the Smith household

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Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · Apr 10

One part of improving outcomes

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Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · Mar 31

Likening the growth of @greenshawtrust.bsky.social to the growth of the universe at our shared service meeting. Yes, yes, I know. I’ve calmed down.

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Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · Mar 19

When they find out at work it’s your birthday. Mrs Smith on @bbcradio4.bsky.social

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Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · Mar 19

@gwr.com where has the 7.19 from Hanborough gone?????

Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · Mar 3

Taken with iPhone and telescope tonight

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Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · Mar 1

stoptrump.org.uk/petition-can...

Petition: Cancel Trump’s state visit

Stop Trump Coalition

stoptrump.org.uk

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Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · Feb 26

Good

Tesla shares slump after European sales fall

Shares in the US electric carmaker dropped after European sales halved in January.

www.bbc.com

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Weeds @wee-ds.bsky.social · Jan 31

“It’s only taken 40 years. We’ve been busy.”

Weeds, near mythical long-running post-punk project featuring Andy Spearpoint (New FADS), to release debut EP

Get ready to experience the joy of Weeds with the release of Angels One Five from their their first EP, Feed the Creature...

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Will Smith @willsmith1.bsky.social · Jan 9

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