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MusicBlay, NPQH

@ahtblay.bsky.social
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Head of Music, RNCM Graduate (Bass Trombone), Performer, Occasional Panto Dame, Dad of 2 teenage girls, one with ASC.

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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Booths beats them all!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
'I've been trialling this really effective behaviour management technique I saw online, it is . . .'
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Flying Tiger Trafford Centre, we are looking at you. They even make the store so narrow you struggle to pass others too!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
We used to, the 2014 national curriculum changed IT to computing with a focus on coding.
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Only if all road users followed the rules all the time.
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Yep, one of those here too!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
8km on the cross-trainer for me, running is off the cards until I have lost a stone or so!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Or, full time until 12, then the choice of a 50:50 split or stay in school full time. 8 is too young.
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
This year's entry was brilliant though, by polished performers who can actually sign and harmonise. The only way we will win is by having all songs performed anonymously and a blind vote.
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Same here, I just don't like football!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
I didn't, they are still in my attic!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Almost!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
As a brass player, I disagree!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
To give an actual answer. During the performance they simply keep time. During the rehearsals, they shape the performance to be exactly as they want it, extracting nuances from instrumentalists. They can be brutal to work under!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Knutsford has an Aldi and a Booths which are equidistant from the train station!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Professional musicians do a significant amount of personal practice to ensure they get it right. Wrong notes in an orchestra are VERY noticeable. It's soundtracks where it is done over and over and spliced into the 'perfect' take!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
My local craft beer retailer has can which are sometimes £11. I don't drink those though!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 02/10/2024
Sometimes it's both!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 25/08/2024
Sunday gym session, fitness starting to improve, stats going in the right direction. All good!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 21/08/2024
@teachertapp.bsky.social would it be worth asking the distance of commutes to work for teachers to ascertain the potential impact of a pay-per-mile tax?
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 20/08/2024
Completed!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 20/08/2024
This is an amazing resource. As a father of an autistic girl this rings very true to me!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 16/08/2024
Already has a session with @hugheshaili.bsky.social talking about education for this book. A really great chat that I got a great deal from too!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 16/08/2024
Oh to even have the issue in the first place! 😂
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 15/08/2024
In winter I think they call them 'freezins' or something!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 15/08/2024
As a new SENCO (started in April) this is a really valuable resource.
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 15/08/2024
Me too!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 15/08/2024
This is an amazing resource, thank you for sharing!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 14/08/2024
Hi!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 14/08/2024
Session 10 back at the gym today. Trying to make it a habit before term starts so it sticks!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 10/08/2024
Get yourself a copy of Huh! and get each link to read the section for their allocated subject. A great book!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 09/08/2024
Hi, secondary AHT and senco here, north West UK based and previously a music specialist.
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 09/08/2024
Me, and only a term into it!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 09/08/2024
It also goes against what we do as educators which is to make complex ideas simple in order to teach them!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 09/08/2024
So I've started going to the gym again. It's really not fair to put a bakery right next door, luckily I've been strong willed! 😂
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 07/08/2024
A good bit of knowledge for GCSE PE too!
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MusicBlay, NPQH @ahtblay.bsky.social · 07/08/2024
Hi, new to #edusky. UK based with 24 years experience mainly teaching and leading music. Current an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for SEND.
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