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There is always another way. Inspiring educators since 1994 - online, in print and in real life. Posts by founder Ian G 🕊️ www.independentthinking.com www.independentthinkingpress.com
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The Loss Champion
An approach to supporting children through bereavement and loss that is making a huge difference.
From the archive for #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek2025.
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An approach to supporting children through bereavement and loss that is making a huge difference.
From the archive for #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek2025.
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/th...
The Loss Champion | Independent Thinking
How can schools help children dealing with death, loss, bereavement and grief? How can schools support a child who has lost a parent or close family member?
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December 5, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The Loss Champion
An approach to supporting children through bereavement and loss that is making a huge difference.
From the archive for #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek2025.
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/th...
An approach to supporting children through bereavement and loss that is making a huge difference.
From the archive for #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek2025.
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/th...
See what we did there?
If we don't deliver, you don't pay. End of. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat about your education training and CPD needs www.independentthinking.com
If we don't deliver, you don't pay. End of. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat about your education training and CPD needs www.independentthinking.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:28 AM
See what we did there?
If we don't deliver, you don't pay. End of. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat about your education training and CPD needs www.independentthinking.com
If we don't deliver, you don't pay. End of. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat about your education training and CPD needs www.independentthinking.com
A Conversation About Supporting Children with Loss and Bereavement
From the archives for #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek2025
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@winstonswish.bsky.social
From the archives for #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek2025
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@winstonswish.bsky.social
A Conversation About Supporting Children with Loss and Bereavement | Independent Thinking
A conversation on how to support children and young people experiencing bereavement, with Ian and Phoebe Gilbert, headteacher Julie Rees and Winston's Wish
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December 4, 2025 at 6:37 AM
A Conversation About Supporting Children with Loss and Bereavement
From the archives for #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek2025
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@winstonswish.bsky.social
From the archives for #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek2025
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@winstonswish.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Found out yesterday that the Thunks on Death I put together with @winstonswish.bsky.social to help people talk about bereavement have been accepted as part of a research project
Great way to start National Grief Awareness Week
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#NGAW25 #bereavement
Great way to start National Grief Awareness Week
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#NGAW25 #bereavement
Thunks on Death | Independent Thinking
Thunks on Death gets children, young people and teachers talking about grief, bereavement, death and loss. A free Thunks resource developed with Winston's Wish
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December 2, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Found out yesterday that the Thunks on Death I put together with @winstonswish.bsky.social to help people talk about bereavement have been accepted as part of a research project
Great way to start National Grief Awareness Week
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/th...
#NGAW25 #bereavement
Great way to start National Grief Awareness Week
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/th...
#NGAW25 #bereavement
To mark December 1st, here is the live feed from Santa's Village in Rovaniemi, Finland.
They have snow today, unlike down here in Helsinki!
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#Christmas #Santa #Finland #Lapland
They have snow today, unlike down here in Helsinki!
santaclausvillage.info/live-video-w...
#Christmas #Santa #Finland #Lapland
Live video webcam - Santa Claus Village
Santa Claus Village & Arctic Circle line live video webcam directly from...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
To mark December 1st, here is the live feed from Santa's Village in Rovaniemi, Finland.
They have snow today, unlike down here in Helsinki!
santaclausvillage.info/live-video-w...
#Christmas #Santa #Finland #Lapland
They have snow today, unlike down here in Helsinki!
santaclausvillage.info/live-video-w...
#Christmas #Santa #Finland #Lapland
Looking for someone to chair your education conference? It's not a chair until you have an Independent Thinking Associate in it. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat www.independentthinking.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Looking for someone to chair your education conference? It's not a chair until you have an Independent Thinking Associate in it. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat www.independentthinking.com
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#SquarePegs by Ellie Costello, Fran Morgan and @itlworldwide.bsky.social is now available in our #SEND bundle. 📘
These 6 books put the most marginalised and vulnerable students at the heart of inclusive teaching. Save big on these bestselling titles at: buff.ly/MxXK3q5
These 6 books put the most marginalised and vulnerable students at the heart of inclusive teaching. Save big on these bestselling titles at: buff.ly/MxXK3q5
November 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
#SquarePegs by Ellie Costello, Fran Morgan and @itlworldwide.bsky.social is now available in our #SEND bundle. 📘
These 6 books put the most marginalised and vulnerable students at the heart of inclusive teaching. Save big on these bestselling titles at: buff.ly/MxXK3q5
These 6 books put the most marginalised and vulnerable students at the heart of inclusive teaching. Save big on these bestselling titles at: buff.ly/MxXK3q5
Friday already?
Hywel at Kent Association of Leaders in Education conference , Ian at Park High - different rooms…same goal: practical, purposeful support for educators, proving there’s always another way.
Happy Friday, all!
Hywel at Kent Association of Leaders in Education conference , Ian at Park High - different rooms…same goal: practical, purposeful support for educators, proving there’s always another way.
Happy Friday, all!
November 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Friday already?
Hywel at Kent Association of Leaders in Education conference , Ian at Park High - different rooms…same goal: practical, purposeful support for educators, proving there’s always another way.
Happy Friday, all!
Hywel at Kent Association of Leaders in Education conference , Ian at Park High - different rooms…same goal: practical, purposeful support for educators, proving there’s always another way.
Happy Friday, all!
November 27, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Even after the mansion tax is applied, the owner of a £5m home in Westminster will pay proportionately less in property tax than the owner of a £210k Band B property in Sunderland.
November 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Even after the mansion tax is applied, the owner of a £5m home in Westminster will pay proportionately less in property tax than the owner of a £210k Band B property in Sunderland.
If this got you thinking, imagine what a whole day with us could do.
Get in touch:[email protected]!
Get in touch:[email protected]!
November 25, 2025 at 7:54 AM
If this got you thinking, imagine what a whole day with us could do.
Get in touch:[email protected]!
Get in touch:[email protected]!
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AT LAST! This is moving!
2nd most popular petition atm.
Should reach 10,000 signatures today.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
2nd most popular petition atm.
Should reach 10,000 signatures today.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
AT LAST! This is moving!
2nd most popular petition atm.
Should reach 10,000 signatures today.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
2nd most popular petition atm.
Should reach 10,000 signatures today.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
WARNING: Attending Mark Finnis’s sessions may cause jaw-dropping insights, unstoppable inspiration, and the sudden urge to share Restorative Practice everywhere!
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
November 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
WARNING: Attending Mark Finnis’s sessions may cause jaw-dropping insights, unstoppable inspiration, and the sudden urge to share Restorative Practice everywhere!
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
Ginny Bootman - helping SENDCOs plan smarter, run sharper meetings, and build genuine connections in their schools.
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Ginny Bootman - helping SENDCOs plan smarter, run sharper meetings, and build genuine connections in their schools.
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
Curious? We thought you might be. Come explore what we can do for your school, drop us a line at [email protected]!
November 21, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Curious? We thought you might be. Come explore what we can do for your school, drop us a line at [email protected]!
Nina the Ninja, who moves in mysterious ways, sneaks into your school, sparks wellbeing, inspires staff, and disappears before you know it. May cause sudden bursts of motivation!
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Nina the Ninja, who moves in mysterious ways, sneaks into your school, sparks wellbeing, inspires staff, and disappears before you know it. May cause sudden bursts of motivation!
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
True story!
If your brain just went ‘ooh’, that’s your sign to reach out. Drop us a line at [email protected]!
If your brain just went ‘ooh’, that’s your sign to reach out. Drop us a line at [email protected]!
November 19, 2025 at 7:33 AM
True story!
If your brain just went ‘ooh’, that’s your sign to reach out. Drop us a line at [email protected]!
If your brain just went ‘ooh’, that’s your sign to reach out. Drop us a line at [email protected]!
A Bit Less Alien" - The Ask Me: Education Manifesto
Our Ian Gilbert attended the launch of an important new campaign from bereavement charity @winstonswish.bsky.social
New on the blog
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Our Ian Gilbert attended the launch of an important new campaign from bereavement charity @winstonswish.bsky.social
New on the blog
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/as...
Ask Me | Independent Thinking
The Ask Me: Education campaign and manifesto from Winston's Wish is about putting bereaved children and young people at the heart of things in schools.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:12 AM
A Bit Less Alien" - The Ask Me: Education Manifesto
Our Ian Gilbert attended the launch of an important new campaign from bereavement charity @winstonswish.bsky.social
New on the blog
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/as...
Our Ian Gilbert attended the launch of an important new campaign from bereavement charity @winstonswish.bsky.social
New on the blog
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/as...
Was a privilege to be invited by @winstonswish.bsky.social to the launch of the new Ask Me: Education campaign and manifesto today in Central London.
Find out more and commit to making that difference here:
winstonswish.org/askme/
Find out more and commit to making that difference here:
winstonswish.org/askme/
Ask Me: Education
A new approach to supporting bereaved students in education with bereavement plans, guides and training. Will you sign the manifesto?
winstonswish.org
November 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Was a privilege to be invited by @winstonswish.bsky.social to the launch of the new Ask Me: Education campaign and manifesto today in Central London.
Find out more and commit to making that difference here:
winstonswish.org/askme/
Find out more and commit to making that difference here:
winstonswish.org/askme/
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At a rugby club in small-town Leicestershire. This was on the window ledge in the toilet. Fearing the worst, I scanned the QR & opened it in an incognito window…
It’s a link to Amnesty International’s explainer on asylum & refugees 😍
It’s a link to Amnesty International’s explainer on asylum & refugees 😍
November 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
At a rugby club in small-town Leicestershire. This was on the window ledge in the toilet. Fearing the worst, I scanned the QR & opened it in an incognito window…
It’s a link to Amnesty International’s explainer on asylum & refugees 😍
It’s a link to Amnesty International’s explainer on asylum & refugees 😍
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A new chapter begins… We’re partnering with Routledge to bring Independent Thinking books to an even wider audience! New editions and exciting new titles are on the way.
#Education #Books #Routledge #IndependentThinking #ITLPress
#Education #Books #Routledge #IndependentThinking #ITLPress
November 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
A new chapter begins… We’re partnering with Routledge to bring Independent Thinking books to an even wider audience! New editions and exciting new titles are on the way.
#Education #Books #Routledge #IndependentThinking #ITLPress
#Education #Books #Routledge #IndependentThinking #ITLPress
A new chapter begins… We’re partnering with Routledge to bring Independent Thinking books to an even wider audience! New editions and exciting new titles are on the way.
#Education #Books #Routledge #IndependentThinking #ITLPress
#Education #Books #Routledge #IndependentThinking #ITLPress
November 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
A new chapter begins… We’re partnering with Routledge to bring Independent Thinking books to an even wider audience! New editions and exciting new titles are on the way.
#Education #Books #Routledge #IndependentThinking #ITLPress
#Education #Books #Routledge #IndependentThinking #ITLPress
DANGER: This session may make you rethink SEND, question old routines, and take notes like never before!
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
November 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
DANGER: This session may make you rethink SEND, question old routines, and take notes like never before!
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/
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12. Are they practitioners as well as speakers?
Ask your speaker whether they would be up for coming in to model the ideas they were sharing with the staff with children?
Twelve Things to Look For When Choosing a Great INSET Speaker - new on the blog
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Ask your speaker whether they would be up for coming in to model the ideas they were sharing with the staff with children?
Twelve Things to Look For When Choosing a Great INSET Speaker - new on the blog
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/tw...
Twelve Things to Look For When Choosing a Great INSET Speaker | Independent Thinking
How do you choose the best INSET speaker for a training day or CPD session? With over 30 years' experience in schools around the world, let us offer some advice
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November 11, 2025 at 8:28 AM
12. Are they practitioners as well as speakers?
Ask your speaker whether they would be up for coming in to model the ideas they were sharing with the staff with children?
Twelve Things to Look For When Choosing a Great INSET Speaker - new on the blog
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/tw...
Ask your speaker whether they would be up for coming in to model the ideas they were sharing with the staff with children?
Twelve Things to Look For When Choosing a Great INSET Speaker - new on the blog
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/tw...