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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 6h

My little sister has a new retreat planned 💗

Her work really is from the heart.

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 21h

A special day with our cluster of schools.

Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 2d

Love this by @clairestoneman.bsky.social

It doesn’t feel like we are making progress.

Success in the arts isn’t always equitable or a career path open to all.

Some gate keepers of arts appreciation and culture seem to have a condescending view of what certain people can bring to the table.

Claire Stoneman @clairestoneman.bsky.social · 2d

NEW POST

This is pretty niche but I enjoyed writing it :) It’s on three things I’m really interested in:

1. Attention
2. Pre-Reformation graffiti
3. How the annoying it is that the working class continue to be patronised

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On attention, pre-Reformation graffiti, and the patronising of the working class

Ely Cathedral really just showing off

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 2d

Another Saturday spent with the people of Furness who keep turning up in solidarity.

My favourite sign is still the one that said, “Stop being silly”

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 3d

And he’s pulling a daft face 🙄😂

Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 3d

We had a great time at the Cumbria Golden Apples last night. Lovely spending time with people going above and beyond in all areas of education.

We were so busy listening to lots of inspirational stories that the only photo I took was one of us in the car before we went in.

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 3d

When you know you really should be trying to finish up and get home but you’re distracted because it’s #fridayfive time

I look forward to it every week 😊

Thanks @bennewmark.bsky.social

Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 3d

1. The prayer. Bloc Party
2. God only knows. The Beach Boys
3. Hallelujah. Jeff Buckley
4. Don’t stop believin. Journey
5. Running up that hill (make a deal with God). Kate Bush

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 5d

Definitely got a huge case of imposter syndrome going on 😂

Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 5d

It was incredibly humbling to be in a room full to the brim with amazing Cumbrian women today 💗

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Jill Berry @jillberry102.bsky.social · 9d

"The best leaders I’ve worked with don’t need to win. They ask the right questions. They listen without interrupting. They don’t flinch when someone sees things differently & they certainly don’t centre themselves in every conversation." Ian Watts @tesmagazine.bsky.social www.tes.com/magazine/lea...

Is your ego holding back your school's progress?

The best school leaders can stop their pride from getting in the way of effective collaboration, says this international assistant head – but it's easier said than done

www.tes.com

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 9d

@nimishlad.bsky.social book about Shimamura’s MARGE model of learning is perfect for busy teachers.

It explains the key ideas, illustrates how to apply them practically in the classroom and it’s short enough to read on a rainy day in October.

What’s not to love

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 9d

My letter has been sent ✅

robkelsall.bsky.social @robkelsall.bsky.social · 9d

The independent well-being impact assessment has made it clear that the revised Ofsted framework continues to pose a risk to the safety and well-being of school staff.

If you’re a school leader please ensure that you trigger your employer’s duty of care. naht.org.uk/InspectionandA…

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 10d

1. Ironic. Alanis Morissette
2. Fire and rain. Birdy
3. The rain. Missy Elliot
4. Dreams. Fleetwood Mac
5. Purple rain. Prince

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 10d

“Importance of reflective practice in leadership”

Claire Harley @claireharley.bsky.social · 11d

Do we do what we say we do?

Some thoughts on balancing imperfect people (which we all are!) with systemic actions.

www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/do-we-d...

Do we do what we say we do?

Last year I downloaded a habit tracker app. With so many spinning plates, I thought this would be a useful way of making sure I kept up the habits that I felt were the most important. My other aim was...

www.researchtoclassroom.com

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 12d

Inspirational talk from @michaelmerrick.bsky.social on hope.
Powerful messages for when it feels like “the waters are rising”.

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Brooke Newman @brookenewman.bsky.social · 12d

RIP Jane Goodall. Fellow difficult women everywhere salute you.

A photo of and quote by Jane Goodall: “ it actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 13d

Sleepover at Alder Hey children’s hospital with my youngest.

At 15 he was one of the older patients - but he still cracked a smile for the magician who paid us a visit.

The staff, nurses and doctors really are amazing 💗💗💗

Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 15d

Yep

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 15d

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School Improvement Starts Here: Behaviour, Participation, and Memory

All schools can improve, but it's often hard to know where to start. In most contexts, we can begin by asking three simple questions.

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 15d

Sacred Heart Church has been part of all the milestones in my life.

Opened in 1929 but closed its doors for the last time today.

Time to move forwards with positivity and hope.

Lovely catching up with family who have moved away 💗

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 15d

Sundays 💗

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 15d

Enjoy not rushing. Take baby for leisurely walks in the park. Long soaks in the bath. Lazy lunch with friends. Little bit of life admin to get you through to the next school break.

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 16d

I loved sharing these books with my dad. I had forgotten all about them! Good times. No idea what happened to them.

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 17d

This room would’ve made such a lovely dressing room / reading nook / den 😣

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