jayneb.bsky.social
@jayneb.bsky.social
A-EMHP. PRU governor. Parent.
Interested in the intersections of poverty, wellbeing, educational outcomes and compassion.
Interested in the intersections of poverty, wellbeing, educational outcomes and compassion.
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I've long been worried the government's "school readiness" goal risks widening the early years attainment gap - because it doesn't include a specific goal for lower income young children or the gap itself, + it's likely easier to push better off kids over the line - and the gap is widening.
The proportion of four- and five-year-olds reaching expected levels of learning at the end of Reception has increased, DfE data shows
EYFS: Rise in Reception pupils with ‘good’ development
DfE data shows an increase in the proportion of four- and five-year-olds meeting their development targets - although results are still below pre-Covid levels
www.tes.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I've long been worried the government's "school readiness" goal risks widening the early years attainment gap - because it doesn't include a specific goal for lower income young children or the gap itself, + it's likely easier to push better off kids over the line - and the gap is widening.
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Important research here from MIE colleagues on the lingering consequences of the pandemic, which continue to exacerbate inequalities in education.
Study warns of post-Covid attendance crisis - with disadvantaged pupils being hit worst.
Our experts call for a holistic approach, bringing together schools, families and community services.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p....
Our experts call for a holistic approach, bringing together schools, families and community services.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p....
November 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Important research here from MIE colleagues on the lingering consequences of the pandemic, which continue to exacerbate inequalities in education.
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The Education Support Teacher Wellbeing Index 2025 reveals a stark truth: the wellbeing of our education workforce is at crisis point.
If we want every child to thrive, we must ensure that those who teach and support them are thriving too.
📣 Read and share the report: 👇
https://ow.ly/sVm950XsXHJ
If we want every child to thrive, we must ensure that those who teach and support them are thriving too.
📣 Read and share the report: 👇
https://ow.ly/sVm950XsXHJ
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Education Support Teacher Wellbeing Index 2025 reveals a stark truth: the wellbeing of our education workforce is at crisis point.
If we want every child to thrive, we must ensure that those who teach and support them are thriving too.
📣 Read and share the report: 👇
https://ow.ly/sVm950XsXHJ
If we want every child to thrive, we must ensure that those who teach and support them are thriving too.
📣 Read and share the report: 👇
https://ow.ly/sVm950XsXHJ
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I actually do not recognise this party anymore
November 17, 2025 at 8:08 AM
I actually do not recognise this party anymore
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We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
November 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
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The two-child limit is the biggest driver of rising child poverty & scrapping it in full is the right thing to do. All children are equally deserving of a good childhood and abolishing this cruel policy would give millions more kids a better start in life. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Rachel Reeves signals plan to remove two-child benefit cap in budget
Chancellor understood to be preparing to fully reverse measure, which would cost over £3bn but could lift 350,000 children out of poverty
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The two-child limit is the biggest driver of rising child poverty & scrapping it in full is the right thing to do. All children are equally deserving of a good childhood and abolishing this cruel policy would give millions more kids a better start in life. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Kat is fab. An evident boundless passion for inclusion and supporting neurodivergent CYP. Please let her know of any opportunities.
I was just wondering if my network could help me and if anyone knows of a #researchassistant role currently or #comingup for any #educationalresearch and #psychologicalresearch studies. If you know anywhere else I can find these kind of jobs. #opentowork
November 7, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Kat is fab. An evident boundless passion for inclusion and supporting neurodivergent CYP. Please let her know of any opportunities.
In a not psychology related post, this guy got on the tram.
September 13, 2025 at 12:06 PM
In a not psychology related post, this guy got on the tram.
Slowly but surely starting emerging from the dissertation hole. Was going to use some sort of hungry caterpillar-esque metaphor here, but tbh my mind is too tired. Final read throughs, reference checking, appendices and formatting to finalise and it’s done.
August 20, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Slowly but surely starting emerging from the dissertation hole. Was going to use some sort of hungry caterpillar-esque metaphor here, but tbh my mind is too tired. Final read throughs, reference checking, appendices and formatting to finalise and it’s done.
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We’re constantly adultifying children and removing childhood and children from society.
What is the evidence base behind Bastille and Jo Wicks?!
What is the evidence base behind Bastille and Jo Wicks?!
Dutch kids get safe cycling routes to school, ours are encouraged to watch cartoon aerobics classes on their phones...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Joe Wicks and government join forces to get children moving
New animated series for kids, known as Activate, will get more children across the country moving more and encouraging a healthier lifestyle.
www.gov.uk
July 15, 2025 at 10:34 PM
We’re constantly adultifying children and removing childhood and children from society.
What is the evidence base behind Bastille and Jo Wicks?!
What is the evidence base behind Bastille and Jo Wicks?!
Can anyone from the #QualitativeResearch world help with a quick query?
Any guidance on reporting ‘how’ participants said something? Talking specifically as gallows / dark humour as a coping mechanism. And any links to relevant research concerning this in #TeacherWellbeing?
#BlueskyEPs
Any guidance on reporting ‘how’ participants said something? Talking specifically as gallows / dark humour as a coping mechanism. And any links to relevant research concerning this in #TeacherWellbeing?
#BlueskyEPs
July 10, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Can anyone from the #QualitativeResearch world help with a quick query?
Any guidance on reporting ‘how’ participants said something? Talking specifically as gallows / dark humour as a coping mechanism. And any links to relevant research concerning this in #TeacherWellbeing?
#BlueskyEPs
Any guidance on reporting ‘how’ participants said something? Talking specifically as gallows / dark humour as a coping mechanism. And any links to relevant research concerning this in #TeacherWellbeing?
#BlueskyEPs
Reflexive Thematic Analysis, what a beast. What a beaut. Am outlining findings / discussion and am just feeling all of the feels. Cannot believe an idea that came to me on my commute has grown into this. It’s amazing.
July 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Reflexive Thematic Analysis, what a beast. What a beaut. Am outlining findings / discussion and am just feeling all of the feels. Cannot believe an idea that came to me on my commute has grown into this. It’s amazing.
Sorely needed article today. While cycling back from swimming (me on a cargo bike with a 3yo on the back and our 6yo cycling beside me) a man stuck in traffic in a 4x4 felt the need to lean out of his window and shout, “That is so wrong. So wrong!” at us. Ironic?
"Kids aren’t the only ones who benefit when they start getting around on two wheels. When enough children bike—or simply get outside—whole neighborhoods can be transformed."
www.theatlantic.com/family/archi...
www.theatlantic.com/family/archi...
A Classic Childhood Pastime Is Fading
Kids on bikes once filled the streets. Not anymore.
www.theatlantic.com
July 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Sorely needed article today. While cycling back from swimming (me on a cargo bike with a 3yo on the back and our 6yo cycling beside me) a man stuck in traffic in a 4x4 felt the need to lean out of his window and shout, “That is so wrong. So wrong!” at us. Ironic?
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After a difficult read from Schools Week, I have replied. #thisisAP #edusky
After a difficult read from Schools Week, I have replied. #thisisAP #edusky
Shut up about poverty? No we won’t.
I’m used to reading some breathtaking takes in education interviews, but this one still made me stop and inhale.
open.substack.com
June 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
open.substack.com/pub/johnsonp...
After a difficult read from Schools Week, I have replied. #thisisAP #edusky
After a difficult read from Schools Week, I have replied. #thisisAP #edusky
An absolute joy to discuss this research at the Universally Manchester Community Festival last weekend. The MEd has provided powerful opportunities to connect with others 😊 and discuss everything psychology in education.
“By embedding physical activity at the heart of school life, we can inspire a generation to thrive physically, mentally and socially." Dr Sarah MacQuarrie (@smqpsych.bsky.social)
A study in collaboration with the Youth Sport Trust reveals the importance of physical activity in schools.
A study in collaboration with the Youth Sport Trust reveals the importance of physical activity in schools.
Physical activity is critical for children's happiness, study finds
PE, school sports and physical activity (PESSPA) are critical tools in fostering healthier, happier and more resilient children and young people, concluded a recent study from University of Manchester...
www.manchester.ac.uk
June 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
An absolute joy to discuss this research at the Universally Manchester Community Festival last weekend. The MEd has provided powerful opportunities to connect with others 😊 and discuss everything psychology in education.
Getting deep into the editing process today on last assignments before the dissertation. Remembering to be patient, take time and reflect. This is the hardest part.
May 7, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Getting deep into the editing process today on last assignments before the dissertation. Remembering to be patient, take time and reflect. This is the hardest part.
Had a climate psychology win this week. On Tuesday I passed my @tfgmbeenetwork.bsky.social Ride Leader training. Here’s to bike buses, holiday rides, rides with friends and taking up space 🥳🚲🌟 Reflections on Bronfenbrenner, SDT, inclusion and wellbeing 🧠
April 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Had a climate psychology win this week. On Tuesday I passed my @tfgmbeenetwork.bsky.social Ride Leader training. Here’s to bike buses, holiday rides, rides with friends and taking up space 🥳🚲🌟 Reflections on Bronfenbrenner, SDT, inclusion and wellbeing 🧠
I remember learning about thematic analysis in the old place before I started my psychology journey, thinking it was magic. It brings together my languages background and desire to investigate the experiences of other people / groups. And now, I’m using RTA in my own work. Appreciating progress.
The most cited papers of the 21st century, including @vicclarke.bsky.social and @ginnybraun.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
As they told us in this 2021 interview, 'thematic analysis has travelled to places we've never heard of'!
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
As they told us in this 2021 interview, 'thematic analysis has travelled to places we've never heard of'!
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Exclusive: the most-cited papers of the twenty-first century
A Nature analysis reveals the 25 highest-cited papers published this century and explores why they are breaking records.
www.nature.com
April 15, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I remember learning about thematic analysis in the old place before I started my psychology journey, thinking it was magic. It brings together my languages background and desire to investigate the experiences of other people / groups. And now, I’m using RTA in my own work. Appreciating progress.
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In case anyone was wondering, this is what it looks like visually.
March 22, 2025 at 9:12 PM
In case anyone was wondering, this is what it looks like visually.
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Good morning. Rolling the dice means taking a chance. Give yourself grace as you follow your wild heart. Lean in with your whole heart and have faith in your pivot foot when needed. Today you get to try. Happy Monday✨
February 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Good morning. Rolling the dice means taking a chance. Give yourself grace as you follow your wild heart. Lean in with your whole heart and have faith in your pivot foot when needed. Today you get to try. Happy Monday✨
Last semester of the #MEd starts this week. Supervision handover for dissertation ✅ Notion pages set up ✅ Key reading organised into Zotero collections ✅ Plan for dissertation completion started ✅ Eager to get started and see what comes next 🤩🤩
January 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Last semester of the #MEd starts this week. Supervision handover for dissertation ✅ Notion pages set up ✅ Key reading organised into Zotero collections ✅ Plan for dissertation completion started ✅ Eager to get started and see what comes next 🤩🤩
Fascinating critical insight into the world of adolescent mental health, social media and research methodology last night with @jadedavies.bsky.social. Voice of CYP in SM/MH research and policy must be taken seriously, especially when SM is a sphere of supportive interactions for many.
November 29, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Fascinating critical insight into the world of adolescent mental health, social media and research methodology last night with @jadedavies.bsky.social. Voice of CYP in SM/MH research and policy must be taken seriously, especially when SM is a sphere of supportive interactions for many.