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Rebecca Jane Francis, is a British educationalist and academic, who specialises in educational inequalities. Since January 2020, she has been… more

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The attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers in the phonics screening check has increased, new DfE data shows
Fewer disadvantaged pupils hit phonics test standard
DfE data from the phonics screening check results also shows that the gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers has grown slightly
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by Becky Francis

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Hugely enjoying Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue. WHODUNNIT?? (Don't tell me!)
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Reposted by Becky Francis, Ruth Patrick

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As Yom Kippur ends, it is terrible that a holy day has seen people killed at a place of worship in Manchester

I hope many of us will express solidarity + support for Jews in Britain, and work with them + those of every faith and none to deepen our efforts to tackle antisemitism, hatred + extremism
To everyone in Britain's Jewish Community: you are not alone. We will not let hate or those who spread it win. We stand with you
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london.gov.uk
Diwali on the Square returns to Trafalgar Square on Sunday 12 October.

As hatred and division continue to be spread globally, I’m proud that this free, family-friendly, inclusive celebration will once again bring people together from all backgrounds to spread the message of unity and hope.
Diwali on the Square 2025
Come to Trafalgar Square on 12 October to enjoy an exciting lineup of music, dance, and performances for the Festival of Light!
www.london.gov.uk
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by Becky Francis

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Great to hear - thanks!
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by Gill Wyness — Reposted by Becky Francis

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The grants will be paid for "by a new levy on international student fees."

Again no details. But assuming the unis will have to pay the levy, and will pass it on to students

Its success will depend on how inelastic international student demand is. We don't have great evidence on this.
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by Gill Wyness — Reposted by Becky Francis

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Many of us have been calling for the return of maintenance grants for a long time.

So its great to see this is finally (albeit partially) on the cards.

www.gov.uk/government/n...
Targeted maintenance grants for students to be reintroduced
Disadvantaged students studying priority courses will benefit from extra financial support to access and excel in higher education.
www.gov.uk
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“Assessment is a learning process, not an event”

@profbeckyallen.bsky.social
@adamboxereducation.bsky.social
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What do teachers actually need to know about assessment? With Becky Allen
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NEW - Keir Starmer says that Reform UK's policy to abolish indefinite leave to remain is " a racist policy. I do think it is immoral.”
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Politicians fear mobility looks like immigration.

But polls show the public welcomes international students.

It's time to be brave, not insular. ✊
The time is ripe for an extensive youth mobility scheme
'Global Britain' needs citizens who have experienced the benefits, both at home and abroad, of living alongside other peoples and cultures
eastangliabylines.co.uk
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by Will Jennings — Reposted by Becky Francis

drjennings.bsky.social
Anti-racism and anti-fascism norms are breaking down. Failure of the mainstream to speak out against them is encouraging this sorts of extremism.
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 18d
What is happening to our society?
Outrage as swastikas and racist graffiti appears across Merseyside
Council leader says 'we're not having it' after appalling volume of race hate messages daubed across communities
liverpoolecho.co.uk
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Reposted by Becky Francis, Ben H. Ansell, Will Jennings , and 2 more

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What is happening to our society?
Outrage as swastikas and racist graffiti appears across Merseyside
Council leader says 'we're not having it' after appalling volume of race hate messages daubed across communities
liverpoolecho.co.uk
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uclholocaust.bsky.social
We wish all those celebrating this #RoshHashanah, shana tova u’metukah - a sweet, happy & healthy new year
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Reposted by Becky Francis, Steve Peers, Ben Worthy , and 1 more

petergeoghegan.bsky.social
I wrote my first investigative piece raising concerns about Covid contracts in *April 2020*. Great to see this finally on screen
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 20d
The Covid Contracts: Follow the Money review – a devastating picture of the biggest spending scandal ever
The Covid Contracts: Follow the Money review – a devastating picture of the biggest spending scandal ever
This rigorous look at the Tories’ ‘VIP lane’ for PPE suppliers during Covid raises questions about the motivations of those involved – ones that are almost too disgusting to contemplate
www.theguardian.com
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Reposted by Becky Francis, Steve Peers, Ben Worthy

theguardian.com
The Covid Contracts: Follow the Money review – a devastating picture of the biggest spending scandal ever
The Covid Contracts: Follow the Money review – a devastating picture of the biggest spending scandal ever
This rigorous look at the Tories’ ‘VIP lane’ for PPE suppliers during Covid raises questions about the motivations of those involved – ones that are almost too disgusting to contemplate
www.theguardian.com
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Also this week I wrote about the key dividing line in politics now: build it up vs burn it down.

How can "build it up" win?

samf.substack.com/p/burn-it-do...
Burn it down vs build it up
Winning the argument on the key dividing line in politics
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Slowly but surely they’re saying the quiet part out loud
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uclholocaust.bsky.social
Navigating online misinformation & radicalisation is a huge challenge.
Join our free online CPD session w/ @counterhate.com to learn how algorithms work, the financial incentives behind them, & practical strategies to minimize online harm.
16 Oct 4pm
Book: holocausteducation.org.uk/courses/2025...
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Ending week 3 still smiling is an underrated achievement in education! Keep going and remember the impact we collectively have is immense.
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by Steve Peers — Reposted by Becky Francis, Simon Lester

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Bluesky reaches 39 million users
bsky.jazco.dev/stats
Atlas - Engagement-Based Social Graph for Bluesky by Jaz (jaz.bsky.social)
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Reposted by Becky Francis, Ben H. Ansell, Steve Peers , and 5 more

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Nigel Farage:

"Children who have two stable parents have a better chance in life... The most stable relationships, the ones that last the longest, tend to be between men & women... There's an awful lot of kids in the country not getting the kind of start... they deserve."

Farage has two ex-wives.
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Reposted by Becky Francis, Ben H. Ansell, Stephen P. Jenkins , and 6 more

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EXC - Keir Starmer condemns far right racism and violence at yesterday's march

Says there will be "no surrender" of British flag to those who promote hate

Our story here - www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Britain will ‘never surrender flag’ to far-right protesters, Starmer says
PM condemns attacks against police, racist intimidation of minorities and use of flag to instil fear
www.theguardian.com
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We must stand together against division, extremism and hatred: wherever it comes from.

Our democracy is not for sale. And it is not for sabotage. 5/5
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Elon Musk’s call for violence is not free speech. It is a direct threat to our democracy, our people, and our traditions of tolerance and decency. 2/5
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Reposted by Becky Francis, Will Jennings, Christina Pagel

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There's been a shift towards support to the far right here and it's horrible to see. But this remains a vastly less racist/homophobic/anti-semitic country than it has been in the past.

Which makes it all the odder that our politicians today seem more scared to make the argument.
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by Will Jennings — Reposted by Becky Francis, Steve Peers, Tom Shakespeare , and 2 more

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If you are still on X you are supporting this.
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Rachel Wearmouth @rewearmouth.bsky.social · 28d
Elon Musk dials into a Tommy Robinson rally to say “whether you choose violence or not, violence is coming to you, you either fight back or you die”

Musk, who doesn’t live here & and never has, is trying to make people who do fear for their lives. It’s an open attempt to create a culture of fear.
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Reposted by Becky Francis, Jonathan Portes, Anand Menon , and 2 more

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Yes thousands turned out - which is far more than I’d like - but that is dwarfed by the millions that understand real patriotism means loving your country as it actually is, not hating its diversity or trying to exploit its challenges. That’s what our flags actually represent
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The i Paper @theipaper.com · 29d
Police have called for calm after officers were attacked as around 110,000 people joined Tommy Robinson‘s “Unite the Kingdom” rally in central London trib.al/I5OI7Ln
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Reposted by Becky Francis, Jonathan Portes, Ben H. Ansell

theipaper.com
Police have called for calm after officers were attacked as around 110,000 people joined Tommy Robinson‘s “Unite the Kingdom” rally in central London trib.al/I5OI7Ln
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by Gavin Kelly — Reposted by Becky Francis, Lindsey Macmillan

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Essential @nuffieldfoundation.org funded note by @theifs.bsky.social on England's SEND system - highly topical this autumn. Here's the growth in the number of EHCPs over the last decade+.

ifs.org.uk/articles/eng...
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Reposted by Becky Francis, Steve Peers

samfr.bsky.social
This feels like the biggest story from the Guardian's Boris leaks... he took £240k from a Venezuelan hedge fund after meeting Maduro. And having denied he was paid.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Boris Johnson was paid £240,000 after Maduro meeting, invoice shows
Johnson’s office sent invoice to hedge fund manager, which was paid, weeks after meeting Venezuelan leader last year
www.theguardian.com
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