NicoleGurvidi
@nicolegurvidi.bsky.social
Working in primary education with a focus on English (and a love of picture books). All views expressed are my own.
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“Something special is coming up!” Join us on Thursday 13 November 2025 for our ‘Ethnically Diverse Leadership Programme’ session 1. Book your spot now!
October 14, 2025 at 1:04 PM
“Something special is coming up!” Join us on Thursday 13 November 2025 for our ‘Ethnically Diverse Leadership Programme’ session 1. Book your spot now!
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It's all happening for us train enthusiasts (or is it just me?) as today marks 200 years since the Stockton and Darlington Railway opened in 1825 - the birth of the modern railway.
So here are some of the many railway linocuts I have done over the years - too many, I hear you say? Surely not… 😂
So here are some of the many railway linocuts I have done over the years - too many, I hear you say? Surely not… 😂
September 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It's all happening for us train enthusiasts (or is it just me?) as today marks 200 years since the Stockton and Darlington Railway opened in 1825 - the birth of the modern railway.
So here are some of the many railway linocuts I have done over the years - too many, I hear you say? Surely not… 😂
So here are some of the many railway linocuts I have done over the years - too many, I hear you say? Surely not… 😂
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MFL lead, Anna, from Marner primary school delivering a fenomenal assembly celebrating European Day of Languages 2025
#primarymfl
#primarymfl
September 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
MFL lead, Anna, from Marner primary school delivering a fenomenal assembly celebrating European Day of Languages 2025
#primarymfl
#primarymfl
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ASCL SEND and Inclusion Specialist @mmulholland.bsky.social writes in @tesmagazine.bsky.social today with her recommended reads on equitable school leadership and how to further develop your inclusive practice. Read her article here: ow.ly/pWeo50WHoGm
#SEND #inclusion #education #leadership
#SEND #inclusion #education #leadership
SEND and inclusion: a recommended reading list
Margaret Mulholland shares her recommended reads on equitable school leadership and how to further develop your inclusive practice
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August 18, 2025 at 9:11 AM
ASCL SEND and Inclusion Specialist @mmulholland.bsky.social writes in @tesmagazine.bsky.social today with her recommended reads on equitable school leadership and how to further develop your inclusive practice. Read her article here: ow.ly/pWeo50WHoGm
#SEND #inclusion #education #leadership
#SEND #inclusion #education #leadership
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Our wonderful #WriterInResidence @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social has put together a brilliant selection of books that could support children experiencing change or transition.
Explore her recommendations here:
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
Explore her recommendations here:
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
Books about change and transition
Our Writer in Residence Patrice Lawrence recommends eight books that might help children going through changing circumstances.
www.booktrust.org.uk
January 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Our wonderful #WriterInResidence @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social has put together a brilliant selection of books that could support children experiencing change or transition.
Explore her recommendations here:
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
Explore her recommendations here:
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
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I’m gonna be joining in with Rashmi and donating my time, knowledge and expertise on this, so give her a follow to keep updated on what’s coming. 😊
In light of the findings in the CLPE Reflecting Realities report, in 2025 I’m going to be starting regular free Ask Me Anything Zoom sessions for UK children’s writers of colour and BookTrust will host the first in March to help reach more writers! 📚
December 9, 2024 at 3:33 PM
I’m gonna be joining in with Rashmi and donating my time, knowledge and expertise on this, so give her a follow to keep updated on what’s coming. 😊
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In light of the findings in the CLPE Reflecting Realities report, in 2025 I’m going to be starting regular free Ask Me Anything Zoom sessions for UK children’s writers of colour and BookTrust will host the first in March to help reach more writers! 📚
December 9, 2024 at 2:41 PM
In light of the findings in the CLPE Reflecting Realities report, in 2025 I’m going to be starting regular free Ask Me Anything Zoom sessions for UK children’s writers of colour and BookTrust will host the first in March to help reach more writers! 📚
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One of the things that keeps me going back to Twitter is that I get fairly regular DMs on there asking me for advice about reading.
Just to be clear: I am more than happy for people to DM on here for the same reason.
Please repost this if you think this info might be useful to someone.
Just to be clear: I am more than happy for people to DM on here for the same reason.
Please repost this if you think this info might be useful to someone.
December 2, 2024 at 10:14 PM
One of the things that keeps me going back to Twitter is that I get fairly regular DMs on there asking me for advice about reading.
Just to be clear: I am more than happy for people to DM on here for the same reason.
Please repost this if you think this info might be useful to someone.
Just to be clear: I am more than happy for people to DM on here for the same reason.
Please repost this if you think this info might be useful to someone.
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Special Christmas offer on my book - a limited number of signed copies are available now on my website, along with four of my greetings cards worth over £10. Only available whilst stocks last! Posting worldwide…
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December 1, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Special Christmas offer on my book - a limited number of signed copies are available now on my website, along with four of my greetings cards worth over £10. Only available whilst stocks last! Posting worldwide…
gailbrodholt.com/products/gai...
gailbrodholt.com/products/gai...
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No 13 in my #FavePicturebooks24 is…
“Into the Goblin Market” by #VickiVansickle and #JensineEckwall. It is a brilliant fairytale full of courage and love , the art has a classic feel and while riffing on Rosetti this has a truly modern feel. Wonderful stuff #PicturebookPage
“Into the Goblin Market” by #VickiVansickle and #JensineEckwall. It is a brilliant fairytale full of courage and love , the art has a classic feel and while riffing on Rosetti this has a truly modern feel. Wonderful stuff #PicturebookPage
December 1, 2024 at 4:28 PM
No 13 in my #FavePicturebooks24 is…
“Into the Goblin Market” by #VickiVansickle and #JensineEckwall. It is a brilliant fairytale full of courage and love , the art has a classic feel and while riffing on Rosetti this has a truly modern feel. Wonderful stuff #PicturebookPage
“Into the Goblin Market” by #VickiVansickle and #JensineEckwall. It is a brilliant fairytale full of courage and love , the art has a classic feel and while riffing on Rosetti this has a truly modern feel. Wonderful stuff #PicturebookPage
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🔊 Our 7th annual #ReflectingRealities report is out now! This year’s report shows a significant drop in the presence of racially minoritised characters in books published for children in 2023 in the UK.
November 29, 2024 at 8:01 AM
🔊 Our 7th annual #ReflectingRealities report is out now! This year’s report shows a significant drop in the presence of racially minoritised characters in books published for children in 2023 in the UK.
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Looking for bargain stocking fillers or small odd things or original art or prints? I have a shop on Etsy. Have a look here: etsy.com/uk/shop/Mini...
November 27, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Looking for bargain stocking fillers or small odd things or original art or prints? I have a shop on Etsy. Have a look here: etsy.com/uk/shop/Mini...
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#Nonfiction 3 Mini Grey's The Greatest Show on Earth, story and play are centre stage. The proscenium presents the main idea. The flats provide additional information, and the orchestra pit displays a timeline. Mini talks research, illustration and design here justimagine.co.uk/video/kate-w...
November 25, 2024 at 5:25 PM
#Nonfiction 3 Mini Grey's The Greatest Show on Earth, story and play are centre stage. The proscenium presents the main idea. The flats provide additional information, and the orchestra pit displays a timeline. Mini talks research, illustration and design here justimagine.co.uk/video/kate-w...
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If you are a children's nonfiction enthusiast, we are starting a nonfiction book club here on Blue Sky after Christmas. In the meantime, we are sharing favourite spreads that exemplify high-quality writing, illustrations and design. You will find us here @primarynonfiction.bsky.social
November 24, 2024 at 8:37 PM
If you are a children's nonfiction enthusiast, we are starting a nonfiction book club here on Blue Sky after Christmas. In the meantime, we are sharing favourite spreads that exemplify high-quality writing, illustrations and design. You will find us here @primarynonfiction.bsky.social
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Is there someone out there with availability for a January start and who might be looking for a Music Education Leadership role on a fixed term 12 month position? The new post holder will work with me as part of the London West Music Hub. #MusicEducation.
jobs.hillingdon.gov.uk/vacancies/25...
jobs.hillingdon.gov.uk/vacancies/25...
Head of Music Service | Hillingdon Council
View details and apply for this Head of Music Service vacancy in . Hillingdon Council is looking for a new Head of Music Service to oversee the delivery of music services across the area. This includ...
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November 23, 2024 at 6:56 AM
Is there someone out there with availability for a January start and who might be looking for a Music Education Leadership role on a fixed term 12 month position? The new post holder will work with me as part of the London West Music Hub. #MusicEducation.
jobs.hillingdon.gov.uk/vacancies/25...
jobs.hillingdon.gov.uk/vacancies/25...
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I had such an interesting time finding out how Kate Winter made her amazing book The Fossil Hunter. The video is available to watch here: justimagine.co.uk/video/kate-w...
Kate Winter and Mini Grey - Just Imagine
Kate Winter and Mini Grey discuss the Klaus Flugge Prize 2024 and share thoughts on the process of making picture books.
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November 22, 2024 at 9:55 AM
I had such an interesting time finding out how Kate Winter made her amazing book The Fossil Hunter. The video is available to watch here: justimagine.co.uk/video/kate-w...
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✨ New blog post ✨
In today's blog, Rashmi Sirdeshpande shares how 'Amazing Asia', illust. by Jason Lyon & published by Quarto Kids is the book she wishes she had as a child - a celebration of Asia and Asian culture and a journey through incredible landscapes.
Read more: clpe.org.uk/blog/amazing...
In today's blog, Rashmi Sirdeshpande shares how 'Amazing Asia', illust. by Jason Lyon & published by Quarto Kids is the book she wishes she had as a child - a celebration of Asia and Asian culture and a journey through incredible landscapes.
Read more: clpe.org.uk/blog/amazing...
November 21, 2024 at 3:14 PM
✨ New blog post ✨
In today's blog, Rashmi Sirdeshpande shares how 'Amazing Asia', illust. by Jason Lyon & published by Quarto Kids is the book she wishes she had as a child - a celebration of Asia and Asian culture and a journey through incredible landscapes.
Read more: clpe.org.uk/blog/amazing...
In today's blog, Rashmi Sirdeshpande shares how 'Amazing Asia', illust. by Jason Lyon & published by Quarto Kids is the book she wishes she had as a child - a celebration of Asia and Asian culture and a journey through incredible landscapes.
Read more: clpe.org.uk/blog/amazing...
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Forest School 🌳🍂🍁 - the highlight of my week💚☺️
🌟The bus journey, jumping in muddy puddles, collecting treasures, climbing trees & basking in nature.🌟
One of the children commented:
‘I’m so happy to be here looking at the cows.’🐮🥹
So much joy, so much learning.
#earlyyears #play #nature
🌟The bus journey, jumping in muddy puddles, collecting treasures, climbing trees & basking in nature.🌟
One of the children commented:
‘I’m so happy to be here looking at the cows.’🐮🥹
So much joy, so much learning.
#earlyyears #play #nature
November 20, 2024 at 7:59 PM
Forest School 🌳🍂🍁 - the highlight of my week💚☺️
🌟The bus journey, jumping in muddy puddles, collecting treasures, climbing trees & basking in nature.🌟
One of the children commented:
‘I’m so happy to be here looking at the cows.’🐮🥹
So much joy, so much learning.
#earlyyears #play #nature
🌟The bus journey, jumping in muddy puddles, collecting treasures, climbing trees & basking in nature.🌟
One of the children commented:
‘I’m so happy to be here looking at the cows.’🐮🥹
So much joy, so much learning.
#earlyyears #play #nature
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Hello, new BlueSky followers. In April, I was proud to be asked to chair the Oracy Education Commission.
You can read our final report ('We Need to Talk') here: tinyurl.com/yr9pp9af
And there are dozens of podcast conversations exploring #oracy in its many forms: open.spotify.com/show/5UwEJKk...
You can read our final report ('We Need to Talk') here: tinyurl.com/yr9pp9af
And there are dozens of podcast conversations exploring #oracy in its many forms: open.spotify.com/show/5UwEJKk...
The Commission Conversations
Podcast · The Oracy Education Commission · Commission Conversations are short dialogues, discussions, and debates compiled by the Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England. They are desig...
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November 19, 2024 at 8:11 PM
Hello, new BlueSky followers. In April, I was proud to be asked to chair the Oracy Education Commission.
You can read our final report ('We Need to Talk') here: tinyurl.com/yr9pp9af
And there are dozens of podcast conversations exploring #oracy in its many forms: open.spotify.com/show/5UwEJKk...
You can read our final report ('We Need to Talk') here: tinyurl.com/yr9pp9af
And there are dozens of podcast conversations exploring #oracy in its many forms: open.spotify.com/show/5UwEJKk...
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This lies at the heart of what Dominic Wyse and I have explored in a new model of teaching: The Double Helix of Reading and Writing shown here in a peer-reviewed paper: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... and explored in depth in our book, The Balancing Act: www.routledge.com/The-Balancin...
November 17, 2024 at 8:03 AM
This lies at the heart of what Dominic Wyse and I have explored in a new model of teaching: The Double Helix of Reading and Writing shown here in a peer-reviewed paper: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... and explored in depth in our book, The Balancing Act: www.routledge.com/The-Balancin...
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Excited to see how @bsky.app is building membership amongst educators. Pleased to be here and to welcome friends @collegeofteaching.bsky.social
a black cat sitting on top of a red welcome mat
ALT: a black cat sitting on top of a red welcome mat
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November 19, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Excited to see how @bsky.app is building membership amongst educators. Pleased to be here and to welcome friends @collegeofteaching.bsky.social
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THE HISTORY OF INFORMATION. A history of information and information technology but also disinformation. I've been working on this book for 17 years. You can see some pages and order here: www.chrishaughton.com/hoi
The History of Information - Chris Haughton
disinformation, chris haughton, information, noam chomsky
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November 19, 2024 at 12:03 PM
THE HISTORY OF INFORMATION. A history of information and information technology but also disinformation. I've been working on this book for 17 years. You can see some pages and order here: www.chrishaughton.com/hoi