Nic Ponsford 🥊
@nicoleponsford.bsky.social
One foot in #education other in #technology
Fighting for the #InclusionRevolution
Council-estate kid, teacher turned author, Edtech founder & doctoral researcher
#EDI #Inclusion #Diversity #wellbeing #SocialCapital #edusky
@geccollect.bsky.social
Fighting for the #InclusionRevolution
Council-estate kid, teacher turned author, Edtech founder & doctoral researcher
#EDI #Inclusion #Diversity #wellbeing #SocialCapital #edusky
@geccollect.bsky.social
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What do you think your students would say if you asked them whether they feel they belong? I explore belonging in my latest #RISEEduMag article and share data from the
@geccollect.bsky.social's 26,000 voices report on belonging & inclusion. @netsupport.bsky.social
www.riseedumag.com/lets-talk-ab...
@geccollect.bsky.social's 26,000 voices report on belonging & inclusion. @netsupport.bsky.social
www.riseedumag.com/lets-talk-ab...
Let’s talk about belonging - R.I.S.E. Magazine
Belonging is hugely important in school – students who feel they belong thrive mentally, socially and academically. Now, picture the students you work with
www.riseedumag.com
July 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
What do you think your students would say if you asked them whether they feel they belong? I explore belonging in my latest #RISEEduMag article and share data from the
@geccollect.bsky.social's 26,000 voices report on belonging & inclusion. @netsupport.bsky.social
www.riseedumag.com/lets-talk-ab...
@geccollect.bsky.social's 26,000 voices report on belonging & inclusion. @netsupport.bsky.social
www.riseedumag.com/lets-talk-ab...
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Some staggering statistics in the @geccollect.bsky.social inclusion index such as 'Only 1 in 2 students feel they "belong" in school' and that '7/10 staff feel they aren't offered opportunities because of whom they are'. Read free here: www.thegec.education/the-gec-incl... #Inclusion #Belonging
The GEC Inclusion Index — Global Equality Collective
www.thegec.education
July 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Some staggering statistics in the @geccollect.bsky.social inclusion index such as 'Only 1 in 2 students feel they "belong" in school' and that '7/10 staff feel they aren't offered opportunities because of whom they are'. Read free here: www.thegec.education/the-gec-incl... #Inclusion #Belonging
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Introducing The #InclusionIndex 📢
Based on research from our 26,000 Voices report, we have established the issues most affecting #inclusion and #belonging in schools today.
See the top 10 behaviourial areas: www.thegec.education/the-gec-incl...
#EduSky #UKTeacher @nicoleponsford.bsky.social
Based on research from our 26,000 Voices report, we have established the issues most affecting #inclusion and #belonging in schools today.
See the top 10 behaviourial areas: www.thegec.education/the-gec-incl...
#EduSky #UKTeacher @nicoleponsford.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Introducing The #InclusionIndex 📢
Based on research from our 26,000 Voices report, we have established the issues most affecting #inclusion and #belonging in schools today.
See the top 10 behaviourial areas: www.thegec.education/the-gec-incl...
#EduSky #UKTeacher @nicoleponsford.bsky.social
Based on research from our 26,000 Voices report, we have established the issues most affecting #inclusion and #belonging in schools today.
See the top 10 behaviourial areas: www.thegec.education/the-gec-incl...
#EduSky #UKTeacher @nicoleponsford.bsky.social
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Happy #ThankATeacherDay to all school staff!
From all of us here including our fantastic expert contributors, we want to say a HUGE thank you for all you do to support children on a daily basis👏🥰
@pshesolutions.bsky.social @nicoleponsford.bsky.social @garyhenderson18.bsky.social #edusky #teaching
From all of us here including our fantastic expert contributors, we want to say a HUGE thank you for all you do to support children on a daily basis👏🥰
@pshesolutions.bsky.social @nicoleponsford.bsky.social @garyhenderson18.bsky.social #edusky #teaching
June 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Happy #ThankATeacherDay to all school staff!
From all of us here including our fantastic expert contributors, we want to say a HUGE thank you for all you do to support children on a daily basis👏🥰
@pshesolutions.bsky.social @nicoleponsford.bsky.social @garyhenderson18.bsky.social #edusky #teaching
From all of us here including our fantastic expert contributors, we want to say a HUGE thank you for all you do to support children on a daily basis👏🥰
@pshesolutions.bsky.social @nicoleponsford.bsky.social @garyhenderson18.bsky.social #edusky #teaching
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Happy #PrideMonth! LGBTQIA+ inclusion and support isn't just for this month, it's for always. So here are some free educational resources that we recommend using all year round. www.riseedumag.com/resources-fo... #Inlcusion #LGBTQIA #RISEEduMag @netsupport.bsky.social
Resources for Pride month and beyond - R.I.S.E. Magazine
June is Pride Month - a month dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and raising awareness of the challenges the community faces and how we can
www.riseedumag.com
June 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Happy #PrideMonth! LGBTQIA+ inclusion and support isn't just for this month, it's for always. So here are some free educational resources that we recommend using all year round. www.riseedumag.com/resources-fo... #Inlcusion #LGBTQIA #RISEEduMag @netsupport.bsky.social
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We do inclusion and data differently. Want to see how?
We work with you to understand what inclusion really looks like in your school.
Fine out more from @nicoleponsford.bsky.social (CEO & Founder) in our virtual demo: www.thegec.education/gec-virtual-...
#Inclusion #EdTech #DataDriven #Belonging
We work with you to understand what inclusion really looks like in your school.
Fine out more from @nicoleponsford.bsky.social (CEO & Founder) in our virtual demo: www.thegec.education/gec-virtual-...
#Inclusion #EdTech #DataDriven #Belonging
June 26, 2025 at 12:19 PM
We do inclusion and data differently. Want to see how?
We work with you to understand what inclusion really looks like in your school.
Fine out more from @nicoleponsford.bsky.social (CEO & Founder) in our virtual demo: www.thegec.education/gec-virtual-...
#Inclusion #EdTech #DataDriven #Belonging
We work with you to understand what inclusion really looks like in your school.
Fine out more from @nicoleponsford.bsky.social (CEO & Founder) in our virtual demo: www.thegec.education/gec-virtual-...
#Inclusion #EdTech #DataDriven #Belonging
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🎉 IT’S HERE! Our groundbreaking report is now available as a physical hard copy - ready to order from our website: www.thegec.education/the-research
Hidden voices are front and centre in our game-changing national report. Sneak peek below👇
@nicoleponsford.bsky.social #Inclusion #UKTeacher #EduSky
Hidden voices are front and centre in our game-changing national report. Sneak peek below👇
@nicoleponsford.bsky.social #Inclusion #UKTeacher #EduSky
July 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM
🎉 IT’S HERE! Our groundbreaking report is now available as a physical hard copy - ready to order from our website: www.thegec.education/the-research
Hidden voices are front and centre in our game-changing national report. Sneak peek below👇
@nicoleponsford.bsky.social #Inclusion #UKTeacher #EduSky
Hidden voices are front and centre in our game-changing national report. Sneak peek below👇
@nicoleponsford.bsky.social #Inclusion #UKTeacher #EduSky
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As well as founding and CEO-ing the GEC, @nicoleponsford.bsky.social's been working hard on her doctorate. And we are delighted to say that she has now passed and we couldn’t be more pleased for her 👏👏👏👏
Well done Dr Nicole Ponsford - you’ve smashed it 💪
#Inclusion #KaleidoscopicData
Well done Dr Nicole Ponsford - you’ve smashed it 💪
#Inclusion #KaleidoscopicData
July 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
As well as founding and CEO-ing the GEC, @nicoleponsford.bsky.social's been working hard on her doctorate. And we are delighted to say that she has now passed and we couldn’t be more pleased for her 👏👏👏👏
Well done Dr Nicole Ponsford - you’ve smashed it 💪
#Inclusion #KaleidoscopicData
Well done Dr Nicole Ponsford - you’ve smashed it 💪
#Inclusion #KaleidoscopicData
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We asked 26,000+ UK students and staff about what inclusion REALLY looks like.
Get your hands on the FIRST report of its kind: www.thegec.education/the-research
#EduSky #Belonging #Wellbeing
@nicoleponsford.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social @pennyrabiger.bsky.social
Get your hands on the FIRST report of its kind: www.thegec.education/the-research
#EduSky #Belonging #Wellbeing
@nicoleponsford.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social @pennyrabiger.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 8:26 AM
We asked 26,000+ UK students and staff about what inclusion REALLY looks like.
Get your hands on the FIRST report of its kind: www.thegec.education/the-research
#EduSky #Belonging #Wellbeing
@nicoleponsford.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social @pennyrabiger.bsky.social
Get your hands on the FIRST report of its kind: www.thegec.education/the-research
#EduSky #Belonging #Wellbeing
@nicoleponsford.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social @pennyrabiger.bsky.social
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My great pleasure to chat with @nicoleponsford.bsky.social for this week's @FrankStanChat. youtu.be/KEVQAfchE-4. Discussed '26k Voices' report published this week, the need for kaleidoscopic analysis of evidence, how American schools reacting to non-EDI, and good work by @FFTEduDatalab.
Frank and Stan Chat No. 226: The Nic Ponsford (CEO of GEC Collective) Edition
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June 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
My great pleasure to chat with @nicoleponsford.bsky.social for this week's @FrankStanChat. youtu.be/KEVQAfchE-4. Discussed '26k Voices' report published this week, the need for kaleidoscopic analysis of evidence, how American schools reacting to non-EDI, and good work by @FFTEduDatalab.
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GEC Founder @nicoleponsford.bsky.social is featured in this recent Schools Week round-up, sharing how schools can move beyond surface-level metrics to foster genuine belonging, drawing on insights from our #inclusion study.
See the #research for yourself: www.thegec.education/the-research
See the #research for yourself: www.thegec.education/the-research
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June 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
GEC Founder @nicoleponsford.bsky.social is featured in this recent Schools Week round-up, sharing how schools can move beyond surface-level metrics to foster genuine belonging, drawing on insights from our #inclusion study.
See the #research for yourself: www.thegec.education/the-research
See the #research for yourself: www.thegec.education/the-research
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“We need to surface what we don’t yet see.” writes GEC Founder & CEO @nicoleponsford.bsky.social in this insightful article for @schoolsweek.bsky.social
Read now: schoolsweek.co.uk/the-knowledg...
Download the report: www.thegec.education/the-research
#inclusion #belonging #wellbeing
Read now: schoolsweek.co.uk/the-knowledg...
Download the report: www.thegec.education/the-research
#inclusion #belonging #wellbeing
Research: Revealing the 'unknown unknowns' of inclusion
Insights from 26,000 teachers and students expose some surprising (and some predictable) barriers to belonging
schoolsweek.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM
“We need to surface what we don’t yet see.” writes GEC Founder & CEO @nicoleponsford.bsky.social in this insightful article for @schoolsweek.bsky.social
Read now: schoolsweek.co.uk/the-knowledg...
Download the report: www.thegec.education/the-research
#inclusion #belonging #wellbeing
Read now: schoolsweek.co.uk/the-knowledg...
Download the report: www.thegec.education/the-research
#inclusion #belonging #wellbeing
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We all should be looking to @nicoleponsford.bsky.social today and one of the largest ever study on Inclusion. It's a shocking but for some of us unsurprising read. We have a issue apprently across the board.
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-knowledg...
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-knowledg...
Research: Revealing the 'unknown unknowns' of inclucion
Insights from 26,000 teachers and students expose some surprising (and some predictable) barriers to belonging
schoolsweek.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 8:12 AM
We all should be looking to @nicoleponsford.bsky.social today and one of the largest ever study on Inclusion. It's a shocking but for some of us unsurprising read. We have a issue apprently across the board.
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-knowledg...
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-knowledg...
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352+ teachers engaged 'live' via Zoom or stream, w/ today's #EYP2CtW25 @geccollect.bsky.social 'Takeover' session, from 17+ countries, spanning 5 continents.
Feedback to follow, but thanks to @nicoleponsford.bsky.social @positive-y-mind.bsky.social, Anne Morris, Cathy Wassell & Matthew Savage 👏
Feedback to follow, but thanks to @nicoleponsford.bsky.social @positive-y-mind.bsky.social, Anne Morris, Cathy Wassell & Matthew Savage 👏
May 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
352+ teachers engaged 'live' via Zoom or stream, w/ today's #EYP2CtW25 @geccollect.bsky.social 'Takeover' session, from 17+ countries, spanning 5 continents.
Feedback to follow, but thanks to @nicoleponsford.bsky.social @positive-y-mind.bsky.social, Anne Morris, Cathy Wassell & Matthew Savage 👏
Feedback to follow, but thanks to @nicoleponsford.bsky.social @positive-y-mind.bsky.social, Anne Morris, Cathy Wassell & Matthew Savage 👏
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#EYP2CtW25 continues tomorrow w/ @geccollect.bsky.social
'Takeover' exploring 'Intentional Inclusion' - FREE bk via forms.office.com/e/BuxAWHJcHP
What will colleagues book recommendations be? (Pls add to column 2 or 3 of our padlet.com/pday1/eyp2ct...)
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'Takeover' exploring 'Intentional Inclusion' - FREE bk via forms.office.com/e/BuxAWHJcHP
What will colleagues book recommendations be? (Pls add to column 2 or 3 of our padlet.com/pday1/eyp2ct...)
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May 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
#EYP2CtW25 continues tomorrow w/ @geccollect.bsky.social
'Takeover' exploring 'Intentional Inclusion' - FREE bk via forms.office.com/e/BuxAWHJcHP
What will colleagues book recommendations be? (Pls add to column 2 or 3 of our padlet.com/pday1/eyp2ct...)
RT @nicoleponsford.bsky.social
'Takeover' exploring 'Intentional Inclusion' - FREE bk via forms.office.com/e/BuxAWHJcHP
What will colleagues book recommendations be? (Pls add to column 2 or 3 of our padlet.com/pday1/eyp2ct...)
RT @nicoleponsford.bsky.social
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Loved recording this episode of #HerTechLife with the founder and CEO of @geccollect.bsky.social, @nicoleponsford.bsky.social. ❤️ Nic shares the good, the bad and the ugly about being a founder, along with career advice and her experiences in the tech industry. @netsupport.bsky.social
Her Tech Life Podcast: Ep 20 - Nic Ponsford FRSA - Founder and CEO of Global Equality Collective
In this episode Kat interviews Nic Ponsford. Nic is an award-winning educator, DEI leader, and edtech innovator. As the Founder and CEO of the Global Equali...
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May 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Loved recording this episode of #HerTechLife with the founder and CEO of @geccollect.bsky.social, @nicoleponsford.bsky.social. ❤️ Nic shares the good, the bad and the ugly about being a founder, along with career advice and her experiences in the tech industry. @netsupport.bsky.social
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Today @nicoleponsford.bsky.social joined DfE, @adalovelaceinst.bsky.social, Uni of East Anglia, @techuk.bsky.social, @inclusionht.bsky.social, & Elizabeth Anderson in 3 #SAAShow sessions.
Nic was able to draw on info from our upcoming report 👀 thegec.education/the-research
#SAAS25 #Inclusion
Nic was able to draw on info from our upcoming report 👀 thegec.education/the-research
#SAAS25 #Inclusion
May 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Today @nicoleponsford.bsky.social joined DfE, @adalovelaceinst.bsky.social, Uni of East Anglia, @techuk.bsky.social, @inclusionht.bsky.social, & Elizabeth Anderson in 3 #SAAShow sessions.
Nic was able to draw on info from our upcoming report 👀 thegec.education/the-research
#SAAS25 #Inclusion
Nic was able to draw on info from our upcoming report 👀 thegec.education/the-research
#SAAS25 #Inclusion
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What does REAL #inclusion in education look like? 👀
Our upcoming report uncovers shocking inequalities in the experiences of staff and students, giving a voice to those that have previously gone unheard.
Read the free headline report: www.thegec.education/the-research
#EduSky #UKTeacher #UKEd
Our upcoming report uncovers shocking inequalities in the experiences of staff and students, giving a voice to those that have previously gone unheard.
Read the free headline report: www.thegec.education/the-research
#EduSky #UKTeacher #UKEd
May 7, 2025 at 6:08 AM
What does REAL #inclusion in education look like? 👀
Our upcoming report uncovers shocking inequalities in the experiences of staff and students, giving a voice to those that have previously gone unheard.
Read the free headline report: www.thegec.education/the-research
#EduSky #UKTeacher #UKEd
Our upcoming report uncovers shocking inequalities in the experiences of staff and students, giving a voice to those that have previously gone unheard.
Read the free headline report: www.thegec.education/the-research
#EduSky #UKTeacher #UKEd
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📢#EYP2CtW25 begins tomorrow.
FREE online CPD w/ local, national & int'l contributors, across summer term.
Have you or colleagues signed up?
forms.office.com/e/BuxAWHJcHP
@benniekara.bsky.social @keziah70.bsky.social @nicoleponsford.bsky.social @re-mcgee.bsky.social @olidebotton.bsky.social
FREE online CPD w/ local, national & int'l contributors, across summer term.
Have you or colleagues signed up?
forms.office.com/e/BuxAWHJcHP
@benniekara.bsky.social @keziah70.bsky.social @nicoleponsford.bsky.social @re-mcgee.bsky.social @olidebotton.bsky.social
April 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
📢#EYP2CtW25 begins tomorrow.
FREE online CPD w/ local, national & int'l contributors, across summer term.
Have you or colleagues signed up?
forms.office.com/e/BuxAWHJcHP
@benniekara.bsky.social @keziah70.bsky.social @nicoleponsford.bsky.social @re-mcgee.bsky.social @olidebotton.bsky.social
FREE online CPD w/ local, national & int'l contributors, across summer term.
Have you or colleagues signed up?
forms.office.com/e/BuxAWHJcHP
@benniekara.bsky.social @keziah70.bsky.social @nicoleponsford.bsky.social @re-mcgee.bsky.social @olidebotton.bsky.social
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In our latest blog, @nicoleponsford.bsky.social shares new data on boys and belonging – shedding light on how they truly feel about their place in schools. We highlight key findings and strategies to support boys in finding their sense of #belonging in #education: www.thegec.education/blog
April 2, 2025 at 7:04 AM
In our latest blog, @nicoleponsford.bsky.social shares new data on boys and belonging – shedding light on how they truly feel about their place in schools. We highlight key findings and strategies to support boys in finding their sense of #belonging in #education: www.thegec.education/blog
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On 22 May @geccollect.bsky.social 'Takeover' #EYP2CtW25 as @nicoleponsford.bsky.social & collective curate a session on 'Intentional Inclusion'.
Whilst on 3 June, Ed Hodgson (More in Common) asks 'What does it mean to teach in a polarised & divided country?'
Bk: forms.office.com/e/BuxAWHJcHP
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Whilst on 3 June, Ed Hodgson (More in Common) asks 'What does it mean to teach in a polarised & divided country?'
Bk: forms.office.com/e/BuxAWHJcHP
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April 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM
On 22 May @geccollect.bsky.social 'Takeover' #EYP2CtW25 as @nicoleponsford.bsky.social & collective curate a session on 'Intentional Inclusion'.
Whilst on 3 June, Ed Hodgson (More in Common) asks 'What does it mean to teach in a polarised & divided country?'
Bk: forms.office.com/e/BuxAWHJcHP
10/
Whilst on 3 June, Ed Hodgson (More in Common) asks 'What does it mean to teach in a polarised & divided country?'
Bk: forms.office.com/e/BuxAWHJcHP
10/
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Very excited to be part of the @geccollect.bsky.social 'Circle of Influence' especially looking at the incredible peeps I'm alongside.😍There's a whole range of experts with different specialisms so I highly recommend checking out thegec.education/gec-circle 👀💡
April 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Very excited to be part of the @geccollect.bsky.social 'Circle of Influence' especially looking at the incredible peeps I'm alongside.😍There's a whole range of experts with different specialisms so I highly recommend checking out thegec.education/gec-circle 👀💡
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Today is Autism Acceptance Day! 🌟 The autistic community values acceptance over awareness. Check out our blog by our chair and founder @jgjanegreenmbe.bsky.social ♾️🦓🙏 sedsconnective.org/post/autism-aw…#Autisms#acceptancec#neurodivergentnt
April 2, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Today is Autism Acceptance Day! 🌟 The autistic community values acceptance over awareness. Check out our blog by our chair and founder @jgjanegreenmbe.bsky.social ♾️🦓🙏 sedsconnective.org/post/autism-aw…#Autisms#acceptancec#neurodivergentnt
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The GEC Circle Directory is LIVE – and to kick things off, we’re diving straight into a topic sparking conversation across schools and communities, Netflix’s #Adolescence: www.thegec.education/blog/beyond-...
#EduSky #UKTeacher #UKEd
@whatmakesaman.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social
#EduSky #UKTeacher #UKEd
@whatmakesaman.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social
April 2, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The GEC Circle Directory is LIVE – and to kick things off, we’re diving straight into a topic sparking conversation across schools and communities, Netflix’s #Adolescence: www.thegec.education/blog/beyond-...
#EduSky #UKTeacher #UKEd
@whatmakesaman.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social
#EduSky #UKTeacher #UKEd
@whatmakesaman.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social
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People you should talk to about Autism, ADHD and inclusion @autisticrealms.bsky.social @stimpunks.org @nicoleponsford.bsky.social hands down.
Everytime. I've learnt more from these three than I can express.
Everytime. I've learnt more from these three than I can express.
March 2, 2025 at 9:16 AM
People you should talk to about Autism, ADHD and inclusion @autisticrealms.bsky.social @stimpunks.org @nicoleponsford.bsky.social hands down.
Everytime. I've learnt more from these three than I can express.
Everytime. I've learnt more from these three than I can express.