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Kathryn Solly @roddi33.bsky.social · 11h

Thank you.

Deb Fielden @debfielden.bsky.social · 3d

This looks GREAT. Congratulations @roddi33.bsky.social !

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John Cosgrove @johncosgrove.bsky.social · 16h

Christine Gilbert says Ofsted’s new complaints process is “far better” than it used to be. “You can talk to a body, a person.” That's been the case for years; it's not the point. Waiting more months for a possible independent complaints process is not good enough.
schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-claim...

Ofsted 'transparent' despite withholding reform feedback

'We set out really clearly the negativity that we heard,' says Oliver

schoolsweek.co.uk

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Jenny M @abbyaug.bsky.social · 16h

I am convinced that some people don’t remember what it was like to be a five year old. They don’t even seem to remember what it was like to be an 11 year old starting secondary school.

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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 17h

I think we would benefit from putting ourselves in the children's shoes more often and considering what their overall experience of school is like. A diet of only PPTs and schemes might be consistent but it's not particularly inspiring. #EduSky

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Liz Pemberton @lizpemtbnm.bsky.social · 9d

Still buzzing from a wonderful Saturday spent at Kathryn Solly’s @roddi33.bsky.social book launch for her latest publication available NOW 👉🏾 www.routledge.com/Leading-Lear...

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The Marsh Family @marshfamilysongs.bsky.social · 4d

We've just hit *LAUNCH* on a @kickstarter.com to fund our debut album #HollowChapters. We've finished 7 of the mixes (explainer & extracts in video via link), but as independent artists need a final push to get over the line 🎶

PLEASE share and support if you can

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

The Marsh Family: debut album campaign

Support an independent musical family group in releasing their debut album of ten original folk-pop songs, "Hollow Chapters" in 2026.

www.kickstarter.com

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Liz Pemberton @lizpemtbnm.bsky.social · 4d

Part 2 nfamilyclub.com/parenting/mo...

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Liz Pemberton @lizpemtbnm.bsky.social · 9d

I’m wrote a series for n family club about BHM2025 - part 1 is out now: nfamilyclub.com/parenting/st...

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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 4d

When you come at inclusion via the early years idea of creating an 'enabling environment' then what happens is that you adapt the setting to suit the children rather than trying to adapt the children to suit the setting.

'The child is not for the school; the school is for the child." #EduSky

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Kevin the Librarian 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈 @the-librarian.bsky.social · 8d

Meanwhile Jenrick’s fuming, apparently he hasn’t seen one white chocolate bar since he’s been there.

Tories set a low bar after misspelling Britain on conference chocolate

Misprinted wrappers pulled from Manchester goodie bags after derision on social media

www.theguardian.com

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Liz Pemberton @lizpemtbnm.bsky.social · 9d

Such a wonderful day ❤️

Kathryn Solly @roddi33.bsky.social · 10d

Yesterday I celebrated my swansong with family & friends at my book
launch. Huge thanks to all those who attended who were aged 2.5 years to a few in the upper mature ranges. We had a lovely time being shown round Mary Hare Primary School for the Deaf who so generously hosted the launch.

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 9d

Our new film all about sustainability made with @laurahallain.bsky.social & @grovenursery.bsky.social can now be found in our EY Video Library- along with over 500 clips all about child development. www.sirenfilms.co.uk/pricing/
#sustainability #earlyyears #newfilm #EYvideolibrary

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 9d

Children's books to encourage critical and creative thinking skills with titles by Oliver Jeffers, Alice James, Alex Frith, Petr Horáček, Hannah Peck, John Condon, Leo Timmers, The School of Life & more. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/think... #kidlit #booktwitter #teachertwitter

Books to encourage critical and creative thinking skills

Children's books to encourage critical & creative thinking skills, with titles by Oliver Jeffers, Petr Horáček, Hannah Peck & more.

schoolreadinglist.co.uk

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Pam Jarvis @drpam.bsky.social · 10d

A visit to The World of James Herriot in Yorkshire: a unique blend of animal companions, mutually supportive communities, ancient monuments& green rolling countryside. Visitors can take a walk with the gentle spirit of the author& discover the real story behind ‘All Creatures Great and Small.’

All Creatures Great and Small: a Yorkshire phenomenon

The stories of Yorkshire-based vet ‘James Herriot’ are renowned. A Thirsk museum offers a fascinating insight into his life and times

yorkshirebylines.co.uk

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Kathryn Solly @roddi33.bsky.social · 10d

Yesterday I celebrated my swansong with family & friends at my book
launch. Huge thanks to all those who attended who were aged 2.5 years to a few in the upper mature ranges. We had a lovely time being shown round Mary Hare Primary School for the Deaf who so generously hosted the launch.

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Muddy Faces @muddyfaces.co.uk · 12d

Forest School Principle 2
Forest School takes place in a woodland or natural wooded environment to support the development of a relationship between the learner and the natural world.

Free flyer at checkout or download: muddyfaces.co.uk/outdoor-hub/...

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Andrew Locking @andrews-walks.bsky.social · 11d

A walk up Castle Crag:
www.andrewswalks.co.uk/castle-crag-...

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Virginia @virginiagjh.bsky.social · 11d

When we were giants -we can be again #Uk #cablestreet www.londonmuseum.org.uk/collections/... #londonmuesum

A red plaque to commemorate In October 4th 1936, thousands of Londoners gathered to stop Oswald Mosley’s British Union of Fascists marching through the East End.

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Prof Sam Illingworth @samillingworth.com · 11d

❄️ A glacier-free Sierra Nevada is unprecedented

New evidence shows that glaciers in California’s Sierra Nevada disappearance would be the first in recorded geological time.

🔗 doi.org/10.1126/scia...

#SciComm #ClimateCrisis 🧪

Glaciers in California’s Sierra Nevada are likely disappearing for the first time in the Holocene

The projected loss of glaciers in California’s Sierra Nevada is likely unprecedented in at least the past 30,000 years.

doi.org

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The i Paper @theipaper.com · 11d

The airport has been closed again after drones were spotted overhead
trib.al/kuCcu1O

Munich Airport closed by drones for the second straight day

Drone incidents across Europe have ramped up in recent weeks, leaving many on edge and pointing the finger at Russia

inews.co.uk

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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 16d

Join me for this FREE online learning session with 5 inspiring Indigenous Educators this Truth and Reconciliation Day. Tuesday, September 30 4 PM PST / 7 PM ET 🧡
outdoorlearning.com/event/indige...

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Noshi.A100 @noshi-a100.bsky.social · 16d

Good morning everyone. Wishing you all a kind week ahead. Have a great start to the week today and keep on being your amazing selves❤️
#teacher5oclockclub #EduSky

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richard mortimer @richardmortimer.bsky.social · 16d

Morning all, foggy out there, drive safe.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 16d

UK photographer Shirley Baker, Hulme, Manchester, 1965 #WomensArt #Monday

Photograph of a 1960s British street in which two small white girls in dresses play, one swings from a lampost on a homemade swing using rope while the other watches

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 20d

Join Rachna Joshi, Early Years Educator and Writer at the Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging this November!

📅 Saturday 8 November
🕘 9.30am - 4pm
📍 John McIntyre Centre

Rachna will talk about identity, relationships and the wider world through a Froebelian frame.

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