Janet Gooodall
@janetifimust.bsky.social
Professor of Education. Parent/family engagement in learning is my research area. Dedicated to schooling and education that are just, equitable, available and lead to a better world. My views are mine, not my employer's.
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Janet Gooodall
@janetifimust.bsky.social
· Sep 19
Professor Janet Goodall - Swansea University
Janet Goodall is an Associate Professor of Education at Swansea University’s School of Social Sciences and specialises in School Leadership
www.swansea.ac.uk
Parent and community engagement in learning (not just schooling) is an important - vital - lever for reducing inequality in society as well as reducing inequality in educational outcomes. My work around this can be found here: www.swansea.ac.uk/staff/j.s.go...
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“The decision was made to exclude me from the filmed production of Swan Lake because I was told my brown skin would disrupt the aesthetic.” ~ Misty Copeland
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
December 4, 2025 at 1:22 AM
“The decision was made to exclude me from the filmed production of Swan Lake because I was told my brown skin would disrupt the aesthetic.” ~ Misty Copeland
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
Following on from another post ... What's the phrase/question that comes up when people find out what you do, that irks you the most/amuses the most?
Easy: 'You know what's wrong with schools today, what's wrong is...
What's yours?
Easy: 'You know what's wrong with schools today, what's wrong is...
What's yours?
December 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Following on from another post ... What's the phrase/question that comes up when people find out what you do, that irks you the most/amuses the most?
Easy: 'You know what's wrong with schools today, what's wrong is...
What's yours?
Easy: 'You know what's wrong with schools today, what's wrong is...
What's yours?
Knit two at a time, they said. That way, you don't have to count stripes, they said. It'll be fine, they said.
Ok, so the stripes line up but the TANGLE - they didn't mention the tangle. I feel betrayed....
Ok, so the stripes line up but the TANGLE - they didn't mention the tangle. I feel betrayed....
November 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Knit two at a time, they said. That way, you don't have to count stripes, they said. It'll be fine, they said.
Ok, so the stripes line up but the TANGLE - they didn't mention the tangle. I feel betrayed....
Ok, so the stripes line up but the TANGLE - they didn't mention the tangle. I feel betrayed....
Moving on from hats - mittens for December....
November 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Moving on from hats - mittens for December....
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In partnership with the University of Sheffield, The Brilliant Club has now launched Barnsley Parent Power in the Dearne Valley area...
...with the aim of empowering parents and carers to support their children by tackling barriers to education, particularly around accessing higher education. 👏
...with the aim of empowering parents and carers to support their children by tackling barriers to education, particularly around accessing higher education. 👏
Parent Power takes to Barnsley
Barnsley Parent Power launches to help families tackle barriers to higher education and boost social mobility
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
In partnership with the University of Sheffield, The Brilliant Club has now launched Barnsley Parent Power in the Dearne Valley area...
...with the aim of empowering parents and carers to support their children by tackling barriers to education, particularly around accessing higher education. 👏
...with the aim of empowering parents and carers to support their children by tackling barriers to education, particularly around accessing higher education. 👏
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This is for someone's birthday who I don't know so I should probably butt out, but it might be the funniest thing I've seen all week.
November 29, 2025 at 8:23 AM
This is for someone's birthday who I don't know so I should probably butt out, but it might be the funniest thing I've seen all week.
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Black Friday reminder: You can support independent bookstores and get great deals without lining the pockets of billionaires 😌
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Black Friday reminder: You can support independent bookstores and get great deals without lining the pockets of billionaires 😌
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📢Calling all Midwives
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the MAGENTA bank of midwives!
Be part of an innovative and supportive team and contribute to vital maternal and child health research!👶
For more info and to apply👇 www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
@swanseauni.bsky.social
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the MAGENTA bank of midwives!
Be part of an innovative and supportive team and contribute to vital maternal and child health research!👶
For more info and to apply👇 www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
@swanseauni.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
📢Calling all Midwives
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the MAGENTA bank of midwives!
Be part of an innovative and supportive team and contribute to vital maternal and child health research!👶
For more info and to apply👇 www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
@swanseauni.bsky.social
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the MAGENTA bank of midwives!
Be part of an innovative and supportive team and contribute to vital maternal and child health research!👶
For more info and to apply👇 www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
@swanseauni.bsky.social
I know there are conferences soon...
Some suggestions:
* Comments are not questions - comments go with coffee
* If you are senior, don't be mean to jr colleagues/students
* If you see someone doing the above, step in if you can
There's enough wrong with the world - don't make academia a bad place.
Some suggestions:
* Comments are not questions - comments go with coffee
* If you are senior, don't be mean to jr colleagues/students
* If you see someone doing the above, step in if you can
There's enough wrong with the world - don't make academia a bad place.
November 28, 2025 at 10:41 AM
I know there are conferences soon...
Some suggestions:
* Comments are not questions - comments go with coffee
* If you are senior, don't be mean to jr colleagues/students
* If you see someone doing the above, step in if you can
There's enough wrong with the world - don't make academia a bad place.
Some suggestions:
* Comments are not questions - comments go with coffee
* If you are senior, don't be mean to jr colleagues/students
* If you see someone doing the above, step in if you can
There's enough wrong with the world - don't make academia a bad place.
Earlier today I saw a very good short video ad warning parents about sharing too much information about their children online. Now, of course, I cannot find it. Help?
November 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Earlier today I saw a very good short video ad warning parents about sharing too much information about their children online. Now, of course, I cannot find it. Help?
I get very happy when someone hums this when I introduce the concept of 'phenomenology'... (to all those who teach that and had not made the connection - you're welcome).
Today is the 56th anniversary of the first performance of Mahna Mahna on Sesame Street. You’re familiar with it by now, of course, but... well, it never hurts to be reminded, does it?
Sesame Street - Mahna Mahna (1969)
YouTube video by Tiny Dancer
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November 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I get very happy when someone hums this when I introduce the concept of 'phenomenology'... (to all those who teach that and had not made the connection - you're welcome).
Excellent work from @andrewjamdavies.bsky.social and colleagues!
As Wales marks a quarter of a century of devolved policymaking in education, 'Twenty-Five Years of Devolved Education in Wales' celebrates the successes of – and grapples critically with the ongoing challenges faced by – Wales’s education system.
📚 www.uwp.co.uk/book/twenty-...
📚 www.uwp.co.uk/book/twenty-...
November 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Excellent work from @andrewjamdavies.bsky.social and colleagues!
Another paper from our ESRC Project - open access paper about parental mediation of very young children's use of digital devices
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Parental mediation of very young children’s early experiences with digital media at home
Digital devices are now found in the majority of homes, including the homes of very young children, and may be said to be a “dominant force” in their lives. This highlights the critical role parent...
www.tandfonline.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Another paper from our ESRC Project - open access paper about parental mediation of very young children's use of digital devices
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Yesterday, I got a flyer in the mail that said that Wales needed Reform (the party). I think... not?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Former Reform in Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed for pro-Russian bribery
Nathan Gill, 52, is sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison after admitting taking bribes while an MEP.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Yesterday, I got a flyer in the mail that said that Wales needed Reform (the party). I think... not?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Today, women in the UK effectively stop being paid because of the 10.9% gender pay gap.if you are a woman, use this calculator to see what you might be earning, were you a man: gender-pay-gap-calculator.vercel.app?mc_cid=e1b46... courtesy of the Fawcett Society
Gender Pay Gap Calculator
Calculate your personalized gender pay gap using UK Labour Force Survey data
gender-pay-gap-calculator.vercel.app
November 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Today, women in the UK effectively stop being paid because of the 10.9% gender pay gap.if you are a woman, use this calculator to see what you might be earning, were you a man: gender-pay-gap-calculator.vercel.app?mc_cid=e1b46... courtesy of the Fawcett Society
We have no heat - it's a boiler issue and will be sorted by tomorrow. In the mean time, I have tea (thank you, husband), a small but powerful heater going behind me, a knitted shawl (because, knitter) and a heated throw blanket over my knees. Oh, and a cat who likes all but the first of the above
November 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
We have no heat - it's a boiler issue and will be sorted by tomorrow. In the mean time, I have tea (thank you, husband), a small but powerful heater going behind me, a knitted shawl (because, knitter) and a heated throw blanket over my knees. Oh, and a cat who likes all but the first of the above
If you are reading this in a warm home - please consider those who are not. Donations to Shelter Wales from here: sheltercymru.org.uk/donate/ @sheltercharity.bsky.social
Donate - Shelter Cymru
In the last 12 months, our caseworkers have helped nearly 18,000 people in Wales. In the coming months, even more people will be faced with the very real prospect of losing their home. Please donate t...
sheltercymru.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
If you are reading this in a warm home - please consider those who are not. Donations to Shelter Wales from here: sheltercymru.org.uk/donate/ @sheltercharity.bsky.social
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“Since 1998, independent researchers have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies involving over 5.6 million people. The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism." -Dr. Susan Kressly, AAP President on recent changes to the CDC's website
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“Since 1998, independent researchers have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies involving over 5.6 million people. The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism." -Dr. Susan Kressly, AAP President on recent changes to the CDC's website
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It is estimated by the national charity Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) that, for every day the two-child limit remains in place, a further 109 children are pulled into poverty across the country.
North East campaigners send hard-hitting message on two-child limit
It is estimated by the national charity Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) that, for every day the two-child limit remains in place, a further 109 children are pulled into poverty across the country
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM
It is estimated by the national charity Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) that, for every day the two-child limit remains in place, a further 109 children are pulled into poverty across the country.
Just a thought - but perhaps we could seek to tackle the causes of disadvantage because equity is a good thing - rather than in view of arbitrary, imposed and challenged targets? A moral rather than a transactional reason?
The government will need to tackle the causes of disadvantaged boys' low attainment in the early years if it is to meet its new school-readiness targets, an @instituteforgovernment.org.uk report warns
Focus on disadvantaged boys to hit school-ready target, DfE told
Successive governments have failed to tackle entrenched inequalities in early years outcomes for boys from low-income backgrounds, IfG report warns
www.tes.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Just a thought - but perhaps we could seek to tackle the causes of disadvantage because equity is a good thing - rather than in view of arbitrary, imposed and challenged targets? A moral rather than a transactional reason?
And this is why we might use AI for things like searching the literature, but we don't use it for *understanding* the literature... (click on AI in the link for AI's explanation)
www.tylervigen.com/spurious/cor...
www.tylervigen.com/spurious/cor...
Per capita consumption of margarine correlates with The divorce rate in Maine (r=0.993)
Perhaps as people used less margarine, they became less slippery in their relationships. The lack of artificial spread may have kept the couples from buttering each other up, leading to a decrease in ...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
And this is why we might use AI for things like searching the literature, but we don't use it for *understanding* the literature... (click on AI in the link for AI's explanation)
www.tylervigen.com/spurious/cor...
www.tylervigen.com/spurious/cor...
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📢We're hiring a Research Officer & Data Scientist!
Be part of the Cancer Data Driven (CD3) Programme - a multi-institutional strategic programme using data to transform our understanding of cancer risk and support early interception.
👉 www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
@ashleyakbari.bsky.social
Be part of the Cancer Data Driven (CD3) Programme - a multi-institutional strategic programme using data to transform our understanding of cancer risk and support early interception.
👉 www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
@ashleyakbari.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM
📢We're hiring a Research Officer & Data Scientist!
Be part of the Cancer Data Driven (CD3) Programme - a multi-institutional strategic programme using data to transform our understanding of cancer risk and support early interception.
👉 www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
@ashleyakbari.bsky.social
Be part of the Cancer Data Driven (CD3) Programme - a multi-institutional strategic programme using data to transform our understanding of cancer risk and support early interception.
👉 www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
@ashleyakbari.bsky.social
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"We have become the destination of choice in Europe" according to the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
Data from Eurostat & the Home Office shows the UK had the fifth largest number of claims of the EU/UK area in 2025, at 108,000... assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691ae0...
Data from Eurostat & the Home Office shows the UK had the fifth largest number of claims of the EU/UK area in 2025, at 108,000... assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691ae0...
November 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
"We have become the destination of choice in Europe" according to the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
Data from Eurostat & the Home Office shows the UK had the fifth largest number of claims of the EU/UK area in 2025, at 108,000... assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691ae0...
Data from Eurostat & the Home Office shows the UK had the fifth largest number of claims of the EU/UK area in 2025, at 108,000... assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691ae0...
I have just written to my MP @torstenbell.bsky.social to express my concerns about the new immigration plans.
It's clear that they are based on incorrect information, cruel and unnecessary. The idea of appealing to the hard right should not take precedence over what is *morally* right.
It's clear that they are based on incorrect information, cruel and unnecessary. The idea of appealing to the hard right should not take precedence over what is *morally* right.
November 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I have just written to my MP @torstenbell.bsky.social to express my concerns about the new immigration plans.
It's clear that they are based on incorrect information, cruel and unnecessary. The idea of appealing to the hard right should not take precedence over what is *morally* right.
It's clear that they are based on incorrect information, cruel and unnecessary. The idea of appealing to the hard right should not take precedence over what is *morally* right.
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The Home Secretary says "we have become the destination of choice in Europe, clearly visible to every people smuggler and would-be illegal migrant across the world"
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
November 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The Home Secretary says "we have become the destination of choice in Europe, clearly visible to every people smuggler and would-be illegal migrant across the world"
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims