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Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · May 20

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Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · May 13

'77% of primary teachers have noticed a deterioration in pupils’ ability to perform precise movements since 2020'
#primaryeducation
#schools
#ks2
#SATs

Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · May 13

Three-quarters of primary school teachers are concerned that children’s ability to hold a pencil, draw or use scissors has worsened over the past five years, a new poll has revealed

Most primary teachers report declining fine motor skills

Primary teachers have noticed a deterioration in pupils’ ability to perform precise movements, such as holding a pencil or using scissors

www.tes.com

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Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · May 5

Apologies, I was referring to staff who may see it as an addition to their workload and, as your article says, some who may not feel it is applicable to their subjects.

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Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · May 5

Love this. We are just embarking on our oracy journey and it's incredible to see the impact on the children in just a short time. Great to hear testimonies like this to win around sceptics.

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Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · Apr 6

#Brightonmarathon weekend done. What a gorgeous event. Reminded around the 18-mile mark about the importance of resilience, determination & ambition as the heat hit and the legs began to ache & the finish line seemed so close yet so far away. I'm sure there's an assembly in there for the children!

Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · Mar 20

Absolutely hear this.

Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · Mar 17

Great collaborative Talk Matters meeting, as part of London's Violence Reduction Unit's Oracy project. Inspiring to come together with colleagues from around London, to share insights and strategies.

Driving positive change & creating a sense of belonging and value for all.

Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · Mar 9

Challenging 30km marathon training run today. What a beautiful day, London always looks so lush in the sunshine 😀
#ukrunchat #runningcommunityuk #running #runner #runningmotivation #happyrunner #runningcommunity #londonrunning #ukrunners #soundmindsoundbody

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Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · Mar 2

A great article in today's Observer and a life-changing project I am so proud to play a tiny part in.
bit.ly/4io5oJ1

#londonsviolencereductionunit
#VRU #mayoroflondon
#oracy #literacy

Inside the London reception class where kids are taught to talk to help them stay out of gangs

A new initiative aims to improve communication, as as pupils lacking speech and language skills more likely to be excluded and caught up in violence

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Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · Feb 28

An interesting read on the use of AI and EdTech, especially around pedagogy, suitable testing of the products being marketed to schools, data protection, biases and protected characteristics.

www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/report/a-lea...

A learning curve?

A Iandscape review of AI and education in the UK

www.adalovelaceinstitute.org

Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · Feb 20

💭 The Takeaway 💭
Every run is part of the bigger picture. The tough moments build strength. The good moments fuel belief. And on race day? Every step will be worth it.

Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · Feb 20

💥 The Lows 💥
🔥 Heavy legs, self-doubt creeping in.
🌧️ The weather turning just as motivation wavered.
🙃 The mid-run slump, where every step felt impossible—until I reminded myself why I’m doing this.

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Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · Feb 20

✨ The Highs ✨
✅ Finding the rhythm, each step locked into the beat of my breath.
✅ That moment when fatigue whispers, but determination shouts louder.
✅ The final kilometer—legs screaming, mind soaring, knowing I’m one step closer to the Brighton Marathon start line.

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Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · Feb 20

🧵 19KM TRAINING RUN: THE HIGHS & LOWS 🏃‍♀️

Some runs are smooth. Others test every ounce of mental strength. Today’s 19km was a mix of both.

#BrightonMarathon #MarathonTraining #MindOverMiles #RunStrong #KeepPushing #RunningCommunity #EnduranceMindset

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Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · Feb 7

What a privilege for our year 6 to be asked to contribute to the International Holocaust Memorial Exhibition @uniofgreenwich. Hearing survivor stories was humbling. So proud of the artwork, aided by @amyartworksedu - this thank you is cherished but should be for all involved 🙏

Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · Feb 5

A high-quality platform to showcase quality writing outcomes from our year 6 pupils. Coffee art inspired by Alwy Fadhel, balanced argument writing inspired by The Arrival by Shaun Tan.
#publishing #shauntan #alwyfadhel #writing #primarywriting #highexpectations

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Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · Feb 1

What I love about London is that it is always possible to find a place of peace in such a busy city for a good, long run

#running #marathontraining

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · Jan 31

21% of people were in poverty in 2003/04. 21% of people were still in poverty in 2022/23.

20 years and no progress on poverty 📢

Behind these numbers are real people. Real struggles.

Listen to some of their voices.

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Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · Jan 30

Empowering our students with #Oracy skills not only boosts their confidence but also prepares them to thrive in an AI-transformed job market. Let's make speaking and listening a fundamental part of the curriculum 🌟 #Oracycambridge #FutureReady
#Voice21

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Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · Jan 27

Seeing children ready to participate and engage in discussions is inspiring! 🌟 Oracy gives them the tools to express themselves with confidence and clarity, unlocking their full potential. #OracySkills #OracyCambridge #EveryVoiceMatters

Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · Jan 25

#Oracy transforms lives! Introducing strategies into the classroom in high-deprivation areas like ours in SE London, has already shown it can build confidence, communication, & ultimately future opportunities. Every child deserves a voice! 🌟 oracycambridge.org
#oracycambridge
#EducationMatters

Welcome - ORACY CAMBRIDGE

In the world of work, the value of effective spoken communication is almost universally recognised. Job adverts emphasise the importance of being a confident communicator, or a strong ‘team player’.…

oracycambridge.org

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Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · Jan 18

I've heard good things but have never taken the plunge... maybe I should branch out!

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Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · Jan 18

No matter how many times I watch the coffee pot, I'm always fascinated by this

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Ian Poole @ipoole.bsky.social · Dec 12

www.linkedin.com/posts/educat...

Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) on LinkedIn: Could using ChatGPT - alongside a guide to support its effective use -…

Could using ChatGPT - alongside a guide to support its effective use - help cut teachers’ lesson preparation time? There’s a lot of interest in how…

www.linkedin.com

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · Dec 11

Latest research from Oct finds around 7 million low-income households are still going without essentials. 📢

This number has barely moved for three years.

5.4 million low-income households said they were unable to afford enough food in the past 30 days.

www.jrf.org.uk/cost-of-livi...

A bar chart showing the number of low-income households in the UK in millions going without the essentials from May 2022 - October 2024. This number has stayed around 7 million the whole time.

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