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Dr Helen J Williams 🇪🇺🇵🇸 @helenjwc.bsky.social · 13h

We worth a read “I can wholeheartedly recommend this book (…) for those working in education who have been exasperated by Gibb and his buddies for the past 15 years, it will be tragically vindicating to read how little of substance exists behind the man and his reforms.”
👏🏼 @joehanley.bsky.social

Warwick Mansell @warwickmansell.bsky.social · 17h

"It provides an unparalleled insider account of how the English education system has ended up in such a mess."Very interesting counter-balance by @joehanley.bsky.social to hagiography around Nick Gibb and Cons ed policymaking, urging you to read Mr Gibb's book. yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/educati...

Gibb it a rest! A review of Nick Gibb’s Reforming Lessons

Nick Gibb’s Reforming Lessons aims to defend his ministerial legacy, but instead reads like a desperate attempt to rewrite England’s education failures

yorkshirebylines.co.uk

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 2h

I agree… the tone is odd.
Ofsted are aware that they have a huge comms job ahead of them.

Makes me wonder if the HT who wrote this piece already an inspector? Or an inspector in training?

I wonder what the staff of the school felt? No indication of that….

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Centre for Research in Autism and Education @craeioe.bsky.social · 2h

The @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social team - along with CRAE’s @melromualdez.bsky.social compiled the DfE’s rapid evidence report on ‘Identifying and supporting the needs of children and young people with SEND’

www.gov.uk/governmen...

Autism summary here:
crae.ioe.ac.uk/rapid...

Identifying and supporting the needs of children with SEND in mainstream settings

Findings from a series of rapid evidence assessments on what works to identify and support the needs of children and young people with SEND in mainstream and early years settings.

www.gov.uk

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 3h

We have such a #StorySharerWeek treat for you today!

The super Sophy Henn is reading us her book Jump About With Ted, included in the #Bookstart Storyteller backpack.

Plus, Marian from @mydoncaster.bsky.social Central Family Hub is sharing her brilliant story time tips:

https://bit.ly/3Jaj6mH

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Walker Books @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social · 22h

We're delighted that @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social is an ambassador for the Sunday Times Get Britain Reading campaign!

Join and pledge to spend at least 10 minutes a day reading for the next six weeks: link.thetimes.co.uk/join/74t/sig...

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GONZO the Ghoastly 👻 @gonzo.bsky.social · 14h

Goodemorning Gonzobongos! I sleept in todaye sombtimes itis goode and healthful to do that

Orange and white cat looking prim and proper. He says "Good morning Gonzobongos! I slept in today, sometimes it's good and healthy to do that."

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 3h

Yet another complete mess….

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Almost all external insulation fitted under Tory scheme needs repair or replacing, report finds

Homeowners who took advantage of government programmes left with cladding likely to cause damp

www.theguardian.com

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George The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 6h

Good morning and welcome to Tuna Tuesday

One paw forward.
One day at a time.

Some days you conquer the world.
Some days you just conquer the chair.

Which ever you do today, have fun doing it

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Dr Helen J Williams 🇪🇺🇵🇸 @helenjwc.bsky.social · 19h

>> how about this, free, advice.
Don’t use them.

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 14h

Language is crucial for learning.
DLD impacts on language.
So DLD makes learning harder.
Simple strategies like specific teaching of vocabulary, pausing between sentences & increasing visuals all help students with DLD. These are all low cost!
www.naplic.org.uk/developmenta...
#DLDday
#DevLangDis

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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 16h

For more information visit www.rcslt.org/news/top-que...

#DevLangDis #DLD #youcantseeDLD #top10researchpriorities #DLDday

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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · 9h

Great thread packed with facts about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Language is so important in our lives, but for the 1 in 14 people with #DevLangDis it's a daily challenge that is often unseen by others. #SLPeeps #SLP2B

Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 15d

#DLDday is coming, so I’m starting a thread over a few days.

DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) is all about spoken language. Words and sentences are tricky for people with DLD. And people don’t grow out of it.
#DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 21h

DLD is a lifelong condition and it does make lots of things more challenging. BUT once a person's needs are identified and they are supported they can thrive.
This is why we need far more awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)! www.naplic.org.uk/developmenta...
#DevLangDis #DLDday

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Dr Farbod @emergencybod.medsky.social · 4h

If I walk up to a fully grown adult who’s acting like a twat & slap them, it’s assault.

But if it’s the smallest, weakest, most vulnerable person in my family, someone who depends on me entirely for love & safety, some would call it discipline.

It’s mad, isn’t it?
news.sky.com/story/alan-s...

Alan Shearer and Michael Caine join calls for PM to ban smacking

Smacking is already banned in Wales and Scotland, but in England, the Children's Act allows for the practice in cases where it is "reasonable punishment".

news.sky.com

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 4h

New qualitative (health services research) post with my old pal @gemhughes.bsky.social in Leicester. Good team, fun project
jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/12...

Research Associate in Health Services Research in Leicester | University of Leicester Recruitment Team

View details and apply for this Research Associate in Health Services Research vacancy in Leicester. We are seeking a Research Associate to our School of Management and contribute to the NIHR-funded ...

jobs.le.ac.uk

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 4h

This is so sad.
I have experienced the toxic and racist abuse healthcare workers from overseas experience during a recent stay in hospital. I was horrified.

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

‘Frightened to get out of their cars’: Britain’s toxic race debates threaten overseas care workers

Staff are being advised to travel in mixed groups and carry panic alarms as incidents of intimidation spread

www.theguardian.com

DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 4h

What a wasted opportunity. Ever the optimist, I’d hoped that they would use the opportunity (after Covid) to produce something special. Instead, just like Ofsted, the arrogance of those in charge has resulted in a total waste of money.

Even the DFE report shows it is not used. 🤷‍♀️

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Dr Helen J Williams 🇪🇺🇵🇸 @helenjwc.bsky.social · 14h

The problem now is that so much public I money has been pumped into it the DfE can’t ditch it.

And for the record I was never ‘on’ it.
Extremely poor resources& no willingness to listen to any advice on what needs changing (despite spending much of my unpaid time meeting people to talk about this)

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 14h

I am just completely over Oak. Such a gravy train for some DFE/Gibb favourites that turned into a shocking waste of tax payers money.

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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 16h

I hope people will forgive me for posting a screenshot of this lovely feedback from elsewhere. ☺️ #EduSky

AHoward says 'Fantastic Primary Behaviour coaching session for ITT with @Sue_Cowley this evening! Monday motivation for sure! Confident communication. Flexible responses. Verbal & non verbal. Supporting self regulation & of course, take risks. #ITT #SCITT #EduTwitter @NASBTT'

Geoff Barton replies, 'Yes, Sue is a class act. No silly gimmickry or frothy rhetoric; Sue is about building the skill-set of every teacher.'

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Lift Lessons @liftlessons.bsky.social · 16h

We wish @lang4think.bsky.social & @wordaware.bsky.social all the best on reaching lots of schools!

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 16h

Look, Mr Gibb plays fast and loose with the data he presents… who knew? 🤷‍♀️

How can policy be dictated by an inner sanctum of favoured individuals over wine and crisps?

Our children really do deserve better.

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Warwick Mansell @warwickmansell.bsky.social · 17h

"It provides an unparalleled insider account of how the English education system has ended up in such a mess."Very interesting counter-balance by @joehanley.bsky.social to hagiography around Nick Gibb and Cons ed policymaking, urging you to read Mr Gibb's book. yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/educati...

Gibb it a rest! A review of Nick Gibb’s Reforming Lessons

Nick Gibb’s Reforming Lessons aims to defend his ministerial legacy, but instead reads like a desperate attempt to rewrite England’s education failures

yorkshirebylines.co.uk

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Warwick Mansell @warwickmansell.bsky.social · 17h

"It provides an unparalleled insider account of how the English education system has ended up in such a mess."Very interesting counter-balance by @joehanley.bsky.social to hagiography around Nick Gibb and Cons ed policymaking, urging you to read Mr Gibb's book. yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/educati...

Gibb it a rest! A review of Nick Gibb’s Reforming Lessons

Nick Gibb’s Reforming Lessons aims to defend his ministerial legacy, but instead reads like a desperate attempt to rewrite England’s education failures

yorkshirebylines.co.uk

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 19h

Yes-I think it would be considerable. It would have a huge impact on learning across the curriculum, and give teachers an insight into those who may have difficulties with word learning.

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Lift Lessons @liftlessons.bsky.social · 19h

We think so too. What a difference it would make if these cognitively challenging words were specifically taught methodically!

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