Natalie Ford
@inquisitivetea2.bsky.social
AHT - attendance, pastoral, behaviour, PD and EDI
Trust Curriculum Lead for RE and PSHE
North West
Trust Curriculum Lead for RE and PSHE
North West
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"If we ignore it and do not speak up we feed the problem."
Insightful blog by @hannahwilson.bsky.social about the current situation facing schools and flags. Interesting and powerful lesson follow up ideas included. Diverse Educators always on the ball. www.thebelongingeffect.co.uk/flags-when-p...
Insightful blog by @hannahwilson.bsky.social about the current situation facing schools and flags. Interesting and powerful lesson follow up ideas included. Diverse Educators always on the ball. www.thebelongingeffect.co.uk/flags-when-p...
Flags: When Patriotism Becomes Politics | Belonging Effect
We have all seen them. Driving up the motorway, crossing a roundabout in town, suddenly there it is: the Union Jack, or the red-and-white St George’s Cross.
www.thebelongingeffect.co.uk
September 2, 2025 at 6:10 AM
"If we ignore it and do not speak up we feed the problem."
Insightful blog by @hannahwilson.bsky.social about the current situation facing schools and flags. Interesting and powerful lesson follow up ideas included. Diverse Educators always on the ball. www.thebelongingeffect.co.uk/flags-when-p...
Insightful blog by @hannahwilson.bsky.social about the current situation facing schools and flags. Interesting and powerful lesson follow up ideas included. Diverse Educators always on the ball. www.thebelongingeffect.co.uk/flags-when-p...
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My article on the importance of Religious Education, in the latest edition of Teach Secondary.
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#UKEd #TeachingUK
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#UKEd #TeachingUK
June 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
My article on the importance of Religious Education, in the latest edition of Teach Secondary.
cdn.teachwire.net/e-mag/Teach-...
#UKEd #TeachingUK
cdn.teachwire.net/e-mag/Teach-...
#UKEd #TeachingUK
I bloody love Saturday nights at Farmington. Paying for it this morning though!
June 29, 2025 at 7:22 AM
I bloody love Saturday nights at Farmington. Paying for it this morning though!
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Are you interested in an evening of conversations about vampires, werewolves and Sami sorcerers, and lots more? 👀🧛
Join us TONIGHT for the exclusive book launch event for @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social new book 'Silence of the Gods'! 🤩
Join us TONIGHT for the exclusive book launch event for @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social new book 'Silence of the Gods'! 🤩
June 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Are you interested in an evening of conversations about vampires, werewolves and Sami sorcerers, and lots more? 👀🧛
Join us TONIGHT for the exclusive book launch event for @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social new book 'Silence of the Gods'! 🤩
Join us TONIGHT for the exclusive book launch event for @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social new book 'Silence of the Gods'! 🤩
The wonderful power of @lyfta.bsky.social
I love our cultural capital curriculum
We really value Lyfta Time.
I could quote so many examples that have given me goosebumps, brought tears to my eyes and a lump to my throat or just made me gasp a bit!
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We really value Lyfta Time.
I could quote so many examples that have given me goosebumps, brought tears to my eyes and a lump to my throat or just made me gasp a bit!
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May 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The wonderful power of @lyfta.bsky.social
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Thanks to the recent court ruling, trans people who 'pass' too well can be legally barred from using either the male or female toilets.
Today, Liverpool Quakers discerned that our main toilets will now be gender neutral. (Single-gender toilets will still be available on the second floor).
Today, Liverpool Quakers discerned that our main toilets will now be gender neutral. (Single-gender toilets will still be available on the second floor).
May 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Thanks to the recent court ruling, trans people who 'pass' too well can be legally barred from using either the male or female toilets.
Today, Liverpool Quakers discerned that our main toilets will now be gender neutral. (Single-gender toilets will still be available on the second floor).
Today, Liverpool Quakers discerned that our main toilets will now be gender neutral. (Single-gender toilets will still be available on the second floor).
Great day at ResearchEd Warrington. Their students were impeccably behaved and brimmed with confidence. The speakers that I visited were all fascinating and I have many ideas jotted down to explore further.
Was great to see @scottpughsley.bsky.social and his session too 🌟
Was great to see @scottpughsley.bsky.social and his session too 🌟
April 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Great day at ResearchEd Warrington. Their students were impeccably behaved and brimmed with confidence. The speakers that I visited were all fascinating and I have many ideas jotted down to explore further.
Was great to see @scottpughsley.bsky.social and his session too 🌟
Was great to see @scottpughsley.bsky.social and his session too 🌟
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I cannot recommend this experience enough. It is a fantastic opportunity for your professional development, but also a great deal of fun. Do it!
April 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I cannot recommend this experience enough. It is a fantastic opportunity for your professional development, but also a great deal of fun. Do it!
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'The teaching of PSHE needs careful planning – it shouldn’t be swayed by knee-jerk reactions to issues that grab headlines in the media, such as the debate over TV’s Adolescence'
#article #PSHCE
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
#article #PSHCE
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
PSHE: the struggle to avoid a crisis-driven curriculum
Headline-grabbing moments like the current buzz around TV’s Adolescence can lead to knee-jerk PSHE approaches, but this does students a disservice, writes Astrea Academy Trust’s Charlotte Cooper
www.tes.com
April 14, 2025 at 7:47 AM
'The teaching of PSHE needs careful planning – it shouldn’t be swayed by knee-jerk reactions to issues that grab headlines in the media, such as the debate over TV’s Adolescence'
#article #PSHCE
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
#article #PSHCE
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
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Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen
April 9, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen
I can’t find the words at the moment. It was only a few weeks ago that we were putting the world to rights and planning on applying for the Edge Hill Summer School to get our regular RE geek on. I’m utterly grateful for Dawn’s friendship and will really miss the mischief and laughter 💔
April 8, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I can’t find the words at the moment. It was only a few weeks ago that we were putting the world to rights and planning on applying for the Edge Hill Summer School to get our regular RE geek on. I’m utterly grateful for Dawn’s friendship and will really miss the mischief and laughter 💔
Totally agree with Nikki on every single word. Dawn is an inspiration, a guide and a wonderful friend.
If you can help, please do so using the link below 👇🏻
If you can help, please do so using the link below 👇🏻
Dawn is genuinely one of my favourite humans. She’s been so kind and thoughtful to me, and she’s constantly in my thoughts. I really hope we can support her in some way during this difficult time.
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
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Help raise £500 to support DAWN COX and her loved ones while she is in hospital after a car accident
Iʼm raising money to support DAWN COX and her loved ones while she is in hospital after a car accident. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
www.justgiving.com
April 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Totally agree with Nikki on every single word. Dawn is an inspiration, a guide and a wonderful friend.
If you can help, please do so using the link below 👇🏻
If you can help, please do so using the link below 👇🏻
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I’m joining @trusselluk.bsky.social in calling on the government to rethink cruel & completely irresponsible proposed huge cuts to disabled people’s support when they are already three times more likely to face hunger.
This is how you can help
action.trussell.org.uk/disability-c...
This is how you can help
action.trussell.org.uk/disability-c...
March 31, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I’m joining @trusselluk.bsky.social in calling on the government to rethink cruel & completely irresponsible proposed huge cuts to disabled people’s support when they are already three times more likely to face hunger.
This is how you can help
action.trussell.org.uk/disability-c...
This is how you can help
action.trussell.org.uk/disability-c...
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I love teaching with props and I love teaching about predestination and free will- especially in Muslim beliefs- new Oak Academy lessons up now online for GCSE RE #teamre take a look and please share/repost @missdcox.bsky.social @adamrobertson.bsky.social www.thenational.academy/teachers/pro...
March 27, 2025 at 11:48 AM
I love teaching with props and I love teaching about predestination and free will- especially in Muslim beliefs- new Oak Academy lessons up now online for GCSE RE #teamre take a look and please share/repost @missdcox.bsky.social @adamrobertson.bsky.social www.thenational.academy/teachers/pro...
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#teamre exciting times for us at the moment but where are we going - and will we be bold as we go? Join us at AREIAC/AULRE this summer- proposals to speak, share, have a stall and show all welcome. please repost :-) tinyurl.com/boldlygo2025
March 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
#teamre exciting times for us at the moment but where are we going - and will we be bold as we go? Join us at AREIAC/AULRE this summer- proposals to speak, share, have a stall and show all welcome. please repost :-) tinyurl.com/boldlygo2025
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Have you signed up to our next In Conversation event yet?
Join our very own Education and Programmes Manager @fionajmoss.bsky.social and a panel of RE experts as we discuss all things oracy!
🗓️ 12th March, 4:30-5:30pm.
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See you there!
Join our very own Education and Programmes Manager @fionajmoss.bsky.social and a panel of RE experts as we discuss all things oracy!
🗓️ 12th March, 4:30-5:30pm.
ow.ly/TkrN50V9Jmt
See you there!
March 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Have you signed up to our next In Conversation event yet?
Join our very own Education and Programmes Manager @fionajmoss.bsky.social and a panel of RE experts as we discuss all things oracy!
🗓️ 12th March, 4:30-5:30pm.
ow.ly/TkrN50V9Jmt
See you there!
Join our very own Education and Programmes Manager @fionajmoss.bsky.social and a panel of RE experts as we discuss all things oracy!
🗓️ 12th March, 4:30-5:30pm.
ow.ly/TkrN50V9Jmt
See you there!
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I missed this schoolsweek.co.uk/send-pupils-... but was looking up as O was struggling with the idea of an art exam & hearing other people for many hours! Thought it may be of interest #KidsMH
SEND pupils now allowed to listen to music during exams
Schools will be able to use mental health support service referral letters to apply for extra support
schoolsweek.co.uk
March 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I missed this schoolsweek.co.uk/send-pupils-... but was looking up as O was struggling with the idea of an art exam & hearing other people for many hours! Thought it may be of interest #KidsMH
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Following discussions today, it is clear that one of the biggest potential (and current) impacts on RE is trust leads.
There are more & more trusts creating this role. Having an individual that knows schools,colleagues & students well AND having subject expertise is key.
#TeamRE
There are more & more trusts creating this role. Having an individual that knows schools,colleagues & students well AND having subject expertise is key.
#TeamRE
March 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Following discussions today, it is clear that one of the biggest potential (and current) impacts on RE is trust leads.
There are more & more trusts creating this role. Having an individual that knows schools,colleagues & students well AND having subject expertise is key.
#TeamRE
There are more & more trusts creating this role. Having an individual that knows schools,colleagues & students well AND having subject expertise is key.
#TeamRE
End of day keynote speakers were Flora Cooper on resilience in tough times and Vic Goddard on inclusion across the curriculum #TTRConnect
March 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
End of day keynote speakers were Flora Cooper on resilience in tough times and Vic Goddard on inclusion across the curriculum #TTRConnect
Final RE specific session included a discussion about scholarship from @joekinnaird.bsky.social, an exploration of the work being undertaken by Charlotte Newman at her Trust and identifying and teaching powerful knowledge from @goochkt.bsky.social
March 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Final RE specific session included a discussion about scholarship from @joekinnaird.bsky.social, an exploration of the work being undertaken by Charlotte Newman at her Trust and identifying and teaching powerful knowledge from @goochkt.bsky.social