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Aaron King
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Be kind, even if they're different to you.
Schools, SEND, Social issues...
95%+ positivity. Yorkshire based.

#Edusky #SENDSky #Inclusion UK

www.9000lives.org/edu-blog/
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A vital guide for transforming the dreams of our children in care.

It's recommended by the Department for Education.

I hope it helps you to aim high for #ChildrenInCare

#edusky
Our updated 2025 ‘Children in Care Guide for Governors’,created in partnership with @9000lives.org, is now available to read 🙌

This guide gives governors all the key information they need to help you best support children in care.

Read the guide: loom.ly/enXsH-0
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I created a Starter pack on SEND in England.

It's for professionals and families
go.bsky.app/RUAW7ML

If you'd like adding, give us a wave in the replies.
November 24, 2024 at 2:23 PM
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A mature and thought provoking discussion on a topic that's too important to become an online culture war.
1. There's going to be a lot of talk about over or under diagnosis and the conversation is going to be a mess.
This is because how ADHD and ASD are defined has shifted. An ADHD diagnosis today isn't the same thing as an ADHD diagnosis ten years ago.
December 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
A mature and thought provoking discussion on a topic that's too important to become an online culture war.
1. There's going to be a lot of talk about over or under diagnosis and the conversation is going to be a mess.
This is because how ADHD and ASD are defined has shifted. An ADHD diagnosis today isn't the same thing as an ADHD diagnosis ten years ago.
December 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Wonder if any schools have noticed an upturn in web traffic from China and Singapore?

In 2024, I had 33 web-visitors from China.

Last week, I had 297.

Maybe it's bots that are training A.I. but I'm curious whether schools/others are seeing similar fishy activity?

#GoogleAnalytics #EduSky
December 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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💡 Five rules for Social Media 💡

🌠 Written by 12 year olds, these worth sharing again and again.

#OnlineSafety, with thanks to @julespg.bsky.social.

#EduSky
December 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
💡 Five rules for Social Media 💡

🌠 Written by 12 year olds, these worth sharing again and again.

#OnlineSafety, with thanks to @julespg.bsky.social.

#EduSky
December 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Grab a bargain in the Bloomsbury Christmas Sale!

www.bloomsbury.com/uk/you-got-t...
December 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
🚨 Advice on baiting.

For all kinds of baiting, including online ragebait.

Excellent work from @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk

#EduSky
December 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Ragebait is the Oxford Word of the Year 2025.

The Book of Romans was written by St Paul in 57AD yet it has lots of advice that is relevant to the online world now.

#OnlineSafety #EduSky
December 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Ragebait is the Oxford Word of the Year 2025.

The Book of Romans was written by St Paul in 57AD yet it has lots of advice that is relevant to the online world now.

#OnlineSafety #EduSky
December 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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The new DfE ‘Technology in Schools Survey: 2024-25’ report has some interesting nuggets.

- More use of assistive technology (nearly doubling in primary)
- Fall in use of tablets for learning in primary (despite there being more devices), etc.

assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692834...
November 30, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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I am very much enjoying Bluesky for news and analysis. But where has the education chat gone? I really miss this from Twitter days...where do you think Edu-chat is best represented now?
November 29, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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David Cameron recently revealed his successful treatment for prostate cancer.

Not long ago, @sketchplanations.bsky.social made this cool visual to spotlight how much better we can detect it.

That's worth cheering!
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
David Cameron recently revealed his successful treatment for prostate cancer.

Not long ago, @sketchplanations.bsky.social made this cool visual to spotlight how much better we can detect it.

That's worth cheering!
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Baroness Benjamin spent 15 months in foster care as a child.

She's now a member of the House of Lords and tries to make the world better.

Aim high for our #ChildrenInCare.

#Edusky
October 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Wishing Scotland’s teachers luck tomorrow! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ⚽️ 🥳 😴
a group of soccer players are in a locker room and one has the number 6 on his jersey
ALT: a group of soccer players are in a locker room and one has the number 6 on his jersey
media.tenor.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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BSL GCSE is long awaited.

Exam boards must now step forward.

#EduSky @djillings.bsky.social @signature.org.uk
Ofqual has published its official rules to guide the design of a new British Sign Language (BSL) GCSE – but exam boards have not committed to creating the qualification

schoolsweek.co.uk/new-british-...
BSL GCSE rules confirmed – but will exam boards offer it?
Charities welcome 'landmark' step towards new qualification, but exam boards are non-committal
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
BSL GCSE is long awaited.

Exam boards must now step forward.

#EduSky @djillings.bsky.social @signature.org.uk
Ofqual has published its official rules to guide the design of a new British Sign Language (BSL) GCSE – but exam boards have not committed to creating the qualification

schoolsweek.co.uk/new-british-...
BSL GCSE rules confirmed – but will exam boards offer it?
Charities welcome 'landmark' step towards new qualification, but exam boards are non-committal
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Last Week’s Poll Results

Inclusion and SEND provision topped this week’s priorities at 59 per cent, followed by curriculum depth and sequencing.
Take part in future polls here:
headteacher-chat.link/ofsted-prio...
New Ofsted Framework Leadership Priorities - Headteacher Community Discussion | HeadteacherChat
Join headteachers discussing leadership priorities under the new Ofsted framework. Share insights, strategies and challenges with fellow school leaders in this active education community discussion.
headteacher-chat.link
November 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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ICYMI: A vital guide for transforming children's dreams.

Recommended by the DfE, it helps you to aim high for #ChildrenInCare
Become (@becomecharity.org.uk)
Our updated 2025 ‘Children in Care Guide for Governors’,created in partnership with @9000lives.org, is now available to read 🙌 This guide gives governors all the key information they need to help…
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
ICYMI: A vital guide for transforming children's dreams.

Recommended by the DfE, it helps you to aim high for #ChildrenInCare
Become (@becomecharity.org.uk)
Our updated 2025 ‘Children in Care Guide for Governors’,created in partnership with @9000lives.org, is now available to read 🙌 This guide gives governors all the key information they need to help…
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Who said this?

Guess, then answer in the comments.

#EduSky #ChildrenInCare
November 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Who said this?

Guess, then answer in the comments.

#EduSky #ChildrenInCare
November 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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In a world where you can be anything, be kind

Image: www.instagram.com/1canoe2
November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Schools offer belonging.

We need to keep children local - where they belong.

@becomecharity.org.uk
@helenhayes.bsky.social
#ChildrenInCare
November 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM