Jenny M
@abbyaug.bsky.social
Retired primary school teacher escaping from Twitter. Interested in reading, walking, running, photography, history, gardening, knitting and education. Loving being a grandmother. Hope to return to EU one day.
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Please
Call this what it is - the growth of authoritarianism in English schools
Call this what it is - the growth of authoritarianism in English schools
The rise of authoritarian schools
Don't speak. Don't take your eyes off the teacher. Just nod - or else. Britain's schools are starting to feel like dystopian nano-states that cherish performative obedience and quantifiable grades abo...
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December 12, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Please
Call this what it is - the growth of authoritarianism in English schools
Call this what it is - the growth of authoritarianism in English schools
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A thread from this morning about inflexible systems. 🧵
Something that always strikes me about these reports is that parents withdraw their children when inflexible systems are put in place and they can't cope. So in the end it becomes a way of removing learners with higher levels of needs, whatever the original intention.
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Pupils withdrawn from Mossbourne Federation schools in Essex - BBC News
Louise Butcher is one of many parents who say a federation's two schools are too strict with pupils.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A thread from this morning about inflexible systems. 🧵
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And don’t forget the privately owned social care providers. Cutting off their gravy trains would certainly help the national budget. @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social
How can a child in care cost £281,000 a year? Ask the wealth funds that have councils over a barrel | George Monbiot
Children crying out for stability are paying the highest price for Britain’s chaotic and exploitative residential care, says the Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
And don’t forget the privately owned social care providers. Cutting off their gravy trains would certainly help the national budget. @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social
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New: “77,000 detentions in 3.5 years – but will 'no excuses' culture at Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy change?” educationuncovered.co.uk/news/77000-d...
Long-read piece charting Sir Alan Wood’s safeguarding review, its striking findings and a look at its recommendations for change.
Long-read piece charting Sir Alan Wood’s safeguarding review, its striking findings and a look at its recommendations for change.
Education Uncovered | News| 77,000 detentions in 3.5 years – but will “no excuses” culture at Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy change?
Damning review of implementation of behaviour policies at the London school came with recommendations to which the government says the trust must now respond.
educationuncovered.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
New: “77,000 detentions in 3.5 years – but will 'no excuses' culture at Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy change?” educationuncovered.co.uk/news/77000-d...
Long-read piece charting Sir Alan Wood’s safeguarding review, its striking findings and a look at its recommendations for change.
Long-read piece charting Sir Alan Wood’s safeguarding review, its striking findings and a look at its recommendations for change.
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Wow.
It is good to see his grasp of research methodology challenged. IMHO he has always had a tenuous grasp on research- despite the business he runs.
If this is the attitude to safeguarding that is at the heart of a “no excuses” school trust, then questions need to be asked about others.
It is good to see his grasp of research methodology challenged. IMHO he has always had a tenuous grasp on research- despite the business he runs.
If this is the attitude to safeguarding that is at the heart of a “no excuses” school trust, then questions need to be asked about others.
December 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Wow.
It is good to see his grasp of research methodology challenged. IMHO he has always had a tenuous grasp on research- despite the business he runs.
If this is the attitude to safeguarding that is at the heart of a “no excuses” school trust, then questions need to be asked about others.
It is good to see his grasp of research methodology challenged. IMHO he has always had a tenuous grasp on research- despite the business he runs.
If this is the attitude to safeguarding that is at the heart of a “no excuses” school trust, then questions need to be asked about others.
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Ooof. This is quite the response to the DfE's behaviour adviser blogging his opinion on the Mossborne safeguarding review. (If you haven't read the blog, I wouldn't bother, it's exactly what you'd expect.) Wonder what the DfE will do now?
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December 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Ooof. This is quite the response to the DfE's behaviour adviser blogging his opinion on the Mossborne safeguarding review. (If you haven't read the blog, I wouldn't bother, it's exactly what you'd expect.) Wonder what the DfE will do now?
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This practice, for example, is a form of abuse, particularly when used on children from chaotic, neglectful and/or abusive homes. A newly qualified teacher should be aware of this. So the CEO named here being appointed Chief OFSTED inspector was frankly gobsmacking. @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social
Exclusive: MPs demand answers from Outwood Grange about ‘flattening the grass’
MPs say it is ‘deeply concerning’ MAT used services of crisis management firm and did not provide ‘clear explanation’
www.tes.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This practice, for example, is a form of abuse, particularly when used on children from chaotic, neglectful and/or abusive homes. A newly qualified teacher should be aware of this. So the CEO named here being appointed Chief OFSTED inspector was frankly gobsmacking. @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social
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@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social needs to join the dots on this one. We have the most significant, deepening youth mental health crisis since records began. Of course children need sensible rules and guidance. But that shouldn’t involve shouting at them and humiliating them.
Safeguarding review on ‘zero tolerance’ sparks national row
Hackney safeguarding chair will write to the education secretary to voice concerns over criticism of the review from DfE behaviour ambassador Tom Bennett
www.tes.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social needs to join the dots on this one. We have the most significant, deepening youth mental health crisis since records began. Of course children need sensible rules and guidance. But that shouldn’t involve shouting at them and humiliating them.
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Planning to visit the US? Take it from this American citizen – don’t | Eleanor Limprecht
Planning to visit the US? Take it from this American citizen – don’t | Eleanor Limprecht
I love many things about the land of my birth but Donald Trump’s America has become an unwelcoming country of deep divisions and waning trust
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Planning to visit the US? Take it from this American citizen – don’t | Eleanor Limprecht
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The facts are stark: Europe must open the door to migrants, or face its own extinction | George Monbiot
The facts are stark: Europe must open the door to migrants, or face its own extinction | George Monbiot
These are the facts: plummeting birth rates mean that without attracting immigration, many countries are sliding towards collapse, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:31 AM
The facts are stark: Europe must open the door to migrants, or face its own extinction | George Monbiot
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Mid-step Puffin. 😍
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December 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Mid-step Puffin. 😍
#birds 🪶
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Nativity plays have been a much-loved part of the school year in infant and junior schools across the UK for many years. These performances brought the Christmas story to life with a mix of earnestness and unintentional comedy. Classrooms buzzed with excitement as tea towels and
December 12, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Nativity plays have been a much-loved part of the school year in infant and junior schools across the UK for many years. These performances brought the Christmas story to life with a mix of earnestness and unintentional comedy. Classrooms buzzed with excitement as tea towels and
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I would never give ANY government all this information, let alone the Trump regime.
USA visa requirements
If you think you can just delete social media before visiting the USA read this 👇🏼 from Arnaud Bertrand
If you think you can just delete social media before visiting the USA read this 👇🏼 from Arnaud Bertrand
December 12, 2025 at 5:22 AM
I would never give ANY government all this information, let alone the Trump regime.
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Olympus Has Fallen
New White House construction site photos show rubble where East Wing once stood
The 123-year-old East Wing was demolished to make way for Trump's ballroom.
www.axios.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Olympus Has Fallen
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The barn owl is the ghost of winter fields. It hunts by sound, using its sensitive hearing to pinpoint tiny movements in the grass. Thanks to their presence in folklore and literature, spotting one on a frosty evening feels like crossing paths with something mythic.
Image credit: Yoga and Spice
Image credit: Yoga and Spice
December 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The barn owl is the ghost of winter fields. It hunts by sound, using its sensitive hearing to pinpoint tiny movements in the grass. Thanks to their presence in folklore and literature, spotting one on a frosty evening feels like crossing paths with something mythic.
Image credit: Yoga and Spice
Image credit: Yoga and Spice
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“Labour: destroying the economy to placate the racists”
December 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
“Labour: destroying the economy to placate the racists”
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Latest monthly visa application figures are out.
Skilled workers? Still dropping.
Health & care workers? Still dropping.
Slow clap.
Skilled workers? Still dropping.
Health & care workers? Still dropping.
Slow clap.
December 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Latest monthly visa application figures are out.
Skilled workers? Still dropping.
Health & care workers? Still dropping.
Slow clap.
Skilled workers? Still dropping.
Health & care workers? Still dropping.
Slow clap.
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BBC News - Huge undersea wall dating from 5000 BC found in France
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Huge undersea wall dating from 5000 BC found in France
The 120 metre wall was either a fish-trap or a dyke for protection against rising sea-levels, archeologists believe.
www.bbc.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
BBC News - Huge undersea wall dating from 5000 BC found in France
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This is a real quote from somebody at one of our food banks...
‘Since my husband died two weeks ago, I’ve been living on Weetabix. My account was frozen, and Universal Credit hasn’t started.’
Losing a loved one is hard enough. People shouldn't have to worry about food on top of that. 💔
‘Since my husband died two weeks ago, I’ve been living on Weetabix. My account was frozen, and Universal Credit hasn’t started.’
Losing a loved one is hard enough. People shouldn't have to worry about food on top of that. 💔
December 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This is a real quote from somebody at one of our food banks...
‘Since my husband died two weeks ago, I’ve been living on Weetabix. My account was frozen, and Universal Credit hasn’t started.’
Losing a loved one is hard enough. People shouldn't have to worry about food on top of that. 💔
‘Since my husband died two weeks ago, I’ve been living on Weetabix. My account was frozen, and Universal Credit hasn’t started.’
Losing a loved one is hard enough. People shouldn't have to worry about food on top of that. 💔
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The right move. Young people's dreams shouldn't be limited by borders or bureaucracy.
December 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The right move. Young people's dreams shouldn't be limited by borders or bureaucracy.
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Please remember this next time you hear Nigel Farage and Reform say we must leave the ECHR to control our borders
🚨 “Can I tell you how many times in the last 45 years the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK when it comes to deporting people from this country - only 13 times - in 45 years”
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
December 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Please remember this next time you hear Nigel Farage and Reform say we must leave the ECHR to control our borders
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The ultimate limestone scenery trail✨ Clapham to Ingleborough
This is a long route up Ingleborough but takes in some superb limestone features;
📌Trow Gill
📌Ingleborough summit
Find the walk here👇
https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/places/ingleborough/
📸Wendy McDonnell
This is a long route up Ingleborough but takes in some superb limestone features;
📌Trow Gill
📌Ingleborough summit
Find the walk here👇
https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/places/ingleborough/
📸Wendy McDonnell
December 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The ultimate limestone scenery trail✨ Clapham to Ingleborough
This is a long route up Ingleborough but takes in some superb limestone features;
📌Trow Gill
📌Ingleborough summit
Find the walk here👇
https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/places/ingleborough/
📸Wendy McDonnell
This is a long route up Ingleborough but takes in some superb limestone features;
📌Trow Gill
📌Ingleborough summit
Find the walk here👇
https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/places/ingleborough/
📸Wendy McDonnell
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This is good news. In the midst of a lot of bad. But it does highlight how very hard we have to work to fix things, now we’ve slammed the door in our own faces.
Bit by bit, clawing back a weaker version of the benefits we used to enjoy before a bunch of liars insisted we should throw it all away.
Bit by bit, clawing back a weaker version of the benefits we used to enjoy before a bunch of liars insisted we should throw it all away.
December 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
This is good news. In the midst of a lot of bad. But it does highlight how very hard we have to work to fix things, now we’ve slammed the door in our own faces.
Bit by bit, clawing back a weaker version of the benefits we used to enjoy before a bunch of liars insisted we should throw it all away.
Bit by bit, clawing back a weaker version of the benefits we used to enjoy before a bunch of liars insisted we should throw it all away.
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A dignified response from the school. Makes Farage look even more repulsive. And racist.
December 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
A dignified response from the school. Makes Farage look even more repulsive. And racist.