Reposted by Ms HMadeleine F-B @mxfb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Another excellent message from my kids’ school : couldn’t agree more! #NoAI #EduSky #UKEd 1151 15
Ms H @bogaloboll.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Anyone doing Y1 White Rose? Here's my Secret Sorter song, to the tune of Dallas Major by Lily Allen! 000 0
Reposted by Ms HCarrie @carrieprimary.bsky.social · 06/09/2026I’ve got 3 children in my class who, 5 years ago, might not have had full time support (though 1 probably would have) but certainly some across the week. Now they have none. And it’s not support with learning, it’s support to help them be in the classroom. So I am their support. Which means in- 3246 24
Ms H @bogaloboll.bsky.social · 01/09/2026schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-refus...schoolsweek.co.ukHead receiving cancer treatment refused Ofsted deferralWatchdog apologises for the 'impact the timing of our inspection had on her wellbeing' 010 1
Ms H @bogaloboll.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Challenging myself to share my Y1 continuous provision classroom environment this year. I'd like to connect with the community, prioritise my provision and learn! Here's my very small sand tray. #Y1 #KS1 #continuousprovision 1/7 100 1
Reposted by Ms HGarry @thegmcconnachie.bsky.social · 25/08/2026This is why Dolly Parton will be remembered and loved ❤️📚 106143425746 14.3K
Reposted by Ms HMary J @primaryteachermary.bsky.social · 19/08/2026It never ceases to amaze me how often I see teachers post for advice as they have been told to go play-based but have no resources or training. If you want an approach to work, you have to invest in it. Teachers can’t be expected to conjure miracles out of thin air. 1162 16
Reposted by Ms HFarrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Zack Polanski, "If we decarbonise by 2050, that would cost less than a single (fossil-fuel) energy shock" "We've now had two energy shocks in just a few years" "We cannot keep waiting, we cannot keep hoping for magic technologies - it already exists, what is lacking is the political will" 15803261 803
Ms H @bogaloboll.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Week 8, Day 3 of Term 6. We have run out of tea and sugar. I'm having a double strength coffee with coffee syrup. 120 2
Reposted by Ms HAlice Lilly @aliceolilly.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Massive ‘teacher has lost control and now there’s a fight in the playground’ vibes here 4706 70
Reposted by Ms HBen Newmark @bennewmark.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Leaving ceremony. bennewmark.wordpress.com/2020/07/18/l...bennewmark.wordpress.comLeaving ceremony3.30pm on the last Friday before the summer holiday in the staffroom. Small bottles of warm Stella and glasses of wine if you get there early, plastic cups for the latecomers. Secret bingo cards fo… 3218 21
Reposted by Ms HMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 17/05/2026Let it be clear: you are wanted here. 552269740 2.3K
Reposted by Ms HAlex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 10/05/2026If you like data, here is something interesting for you: Bridget Phillipson interview on LK: 9m 40" LK number of interruptions/talking over: 31 Richard Tice interview on LK: 8m 23" LK number of interruptions/talking over: 9 1182346924 2.3K
Reposted by Ms HClare at UK School Trips @ukschooltrips.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Free Teacher Discovery Days at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum this May! Discover the range of activities offered to plan your perfect trip. Tue 26 May: Early Years and Primary teachers Wed 27 May: Secondary, FE and HE staff Booking is essential. See: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/t...forestryengland.ukTeacher discovery days at Westonbirt ArboretumJoin us at this event to enjoy discovering the range of activities we offer to help you plan your perfect class trip to the arboretum. The event is free, but booking is essential. Tuesday 26 for Earl... 011 1
Reposted by Ms HRachel Deering @racheldeering.bsky.social · 01/05/2026The Worker’s May-Pole, Walter Crane, 1894. 0479232 479
Reposted by Ms HMary J @primaryteachermary.bsky.social · 26/04/2026This is how we learn about the world of work in Primary 1. There is no job our elephants will not have a go at! Parents and friends take one of our herd to work for the day and make a photo diary for us to use in class. #EduSkyPrimary 2171 17
Ms H @bogaloboll.bsky.social · 15/04/2026'values-driven decisions' 🙌 I will always stand by the decisions I make on what is Developmentally Appropriate Practice for our children. 010 1
Reposted by Ms HHelen Rogerson @hrogerson.bsky.social · 13/04/2026We have SLTNewbie. 👍 Remember it’s parody, not advice 😂🙈 bsky.app/profile/sltn...bsky.app 087 8
Ms H @bogaloboll.bsky.social · 01/04/2026This research was carried out on 4-6 year olds. Useful evidence to support play in Y1. 020 2
Reposted by Ms HMr E @theniceman.bsky.social · 15/02/2026whoteacheslanguages.blogspot.com/2026/02/sphe...whoteacheslanguages.blogspot.comSpherical Children in a Vacuum.I do like the adage that, "There's nothing so practical as a good theory." In CPD, an insightful understanding that equips you to plan and ... 022 2
Ms H @bogaloboll.bsky.social · 26/01/2026'development does not speed up simply because the system demands it.' 🙌🙌🙌 020 2
Ms H @bogaloboll.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Teachers - put any chocolate at the back of your cupboard and save it for rainy staff meetings in January. 030 3
Reposted by Ms HMary J @primaryteachermary.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Playing is good for you.time.com 041 4
Reposted by Ms HRuth Swailes @ruthswailes.bsky.social · 04/12/2025A few people have asked about the audit tool I've developed, aligned to the DFE writing framework. I've made it available here: www.lulu.com/shop/ruth-swailes/integrated-early-writing-talk-and-physical-development-audit-tool/ebook/product-v8qn2z9.html?q=integrated+early+writing&page=1&pageSize=4lulu.comIntegrated Early Writing, Talk and Physical Development Audit ToolThis audit tool aligns with the DFE non-statutory writing framework(2025) and the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (2021). It draws on a wealth of research to provide a toolkit for those working... 1127 12
Ms H @bogaloboll.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Great opportunity to plea for more support for KS1 with this fantastic guidance. #KS1 #play #continuousprovision 010 1
Ms H @bogaloboll.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Looking for an early writing rope diagram, thinking shoulder girdle strength, GPC, etc. I've made my own crude version but keen to see other ideas. #eyfs 000 0
Ms H @bogaloboll.bsky.social · 07/10/202599.9% sure I'm going to join @greenparty.org.uk but just querying education policy. 3 brief but big idea bullet points on education on their website, plus promise of universal childcare. Anything else I'm missing? 010 1
Reposted by Ms HRuth Swailes @ruthswailes.bsky.social · 06/10/2025New blog ruthswailes.com/handwriting-readiness-and-rhythm-finding-balance-between-policy-and-practice/ruthswailes.comHandwriting, Readiness and Rhythm: Finding Balance Between Policy and Practice. - Ruth SwailesWhen the DfE Writing Framework (2025) landed, many of us read the line about children in Reception being taught to “form lower-case and capital letters correctly” and felt that familiar flicker of ten... 0156 15
Ms H @bogaloboll.bsky.social · 05/09/2025We're playing staff cluedo for the first two weeks of term and it is disturbing how devious my lovely colleagues can be! Wanted to play it on for ages and it's going brilliantly. Highly recommended! 010 1
Reposted by Ms HZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Since this is apparently a resigning matter, I’ll just leave this here… www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comNigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earningsExclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum 15747832107 4.8K
Ms H @bogaloboll.bsky.social · 22/08/2025How do people manage the whole class all in on the first day?! 🤯 More importantly, that can't be beneficial for the children. 110 1
Reposted by Ms HSandy Leaton Gray @drleatongray.bsky.social · 20/08/20251/ Michael Gove reshaped English education more than any minister since 1944. His reforms continue to structure the present despite many changes of Government. A thread. 23522 35
Ms H @bogaloboll.bsky.social · 17/07/2025Brilliant thread on how GMS is absent when actually it should be at the forefront. Ironically this new framework making me reflect and adapt planning to push GMS even more! 262 6
Reposted by Ms HSue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 17/07/2025Since the DfE's new writing framework seriously downplays the importance of emergent writing, I'm giving away a free copy of my book on mark making because it 100% *does* matter! ☺️ Like and repost to enter. Winner announced next Thursday. #EduSky #giveaway #freebie 58256 82
Reposted by Ms HWarwick Mansell @warwickmansell.bsky.social · 16/07/2025Exclusive: Ruth Miskin announces new handwriting programme for schools – days after government reveals new focus on handwriting, following her advice educationuncovered.co.uk/news/ruth-mi... Rival phonics publishers furious about what one described as “institutional capture” of DfE policymaking.educationuncovered.co.ukEducation Uncovered | News| Ruth Miskin announces "new handwriting programme" for schools – days after government reveals new focus on handwriting, following her adviceRival phonics publishers furious about what they see as unfair commercial advantage given to Ms Miskin in formulation of DfE's new writing framework, which Ms Miskin denies. 268 8
Reposted by Ms HMike Cameron @mikercameron.bsky.social · 12/07/2025Looking at this it seems possible that the “they all forget everything over the summer holidays” mantra is a myth. Fact is, they struggle to learn anything in the second half of the summer term. 2105 10
Reposted by Ms HSue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 10/07/2025This is from the DfE writing framework about early mark making and quite frankly I think it's unevidenced nonsense. "However, unlike babies babbling before they speak, ‘emergent writing’ is not a necessary stage that children have to go through before they can be taught to write letters and words." 7224 22
Reposted by Ms HWarwick Mansell @warwickmansell.bsky.social · 04/07/2025The English Association also offers some scepticism/criticism of current versions of “knowledge-rich” approaches to English, despite the review having embraced this term. Both associations also critical of the phonics screening check. 141 4
Reposted by Ms HCarla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 24/06/2025Poverty is a political choice, and this Government could be making different ones. Tax the super-rich properly. Don't punish disabled people. 8446155 446
Ms H @bogaloboll.bsky.social · 28/05/2025Rubbish half term weather doing wonders for my report writing! So much easier when there's no temptation of a sunny garden. 010 1
Ms H @bogaloboll.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Another study showing the positive impact of EY on lifelong outcomes. Why is it so radical to invest in something with proven impact? Big opportunity for this labour gov to be bold... Sure Start centres saved UK government £2 for every £1 spent, study finds www.theguardian.com/education/20...theguardian.comSure Start centres saved UK government £2 for every £1 spent, study findsNew Labour initiative created ‘remarkably long-lasting’ health and education improvements, says report 050 5
Reposted by Ms HRuth Swailes @ruthswailes.bsky.social · 19/05/2025In light of some recent nonsense, I’ve written about writing. ruthswailes.com/whats-in-a-n...ruthswailes.comWhat’s in a name? - Ruth SwailesLast week I was told about an Ofsted inspector who had criticised a Nursery teacher for encouraging the children in her class (aged 3 and 4 years old) to write their names. I’m always willing to give ... 54514 45
Reposted by Ms HClaire Stoneman @clairestoneman.bsky.social · 09/05/2025I wrote this last year but it’s worth sharing again. I heard a similar thing to this again today (not from colleagues in my own school) It’s so, so frustrating this viewpoint lingers. Insidious and deeply depressing. birminghamteacher.wordpress.com/2024/06/15/c...birminghamteacher.wordpress.comCan you be a good teacher if you don’t have kids?Yes, unequivocally. What a stupid question. Of course you can. Likewise, you can be a good school leader if you don’t have kids. But teachers who don’t have children are often treated differently i… 9256 25
Ms H @bogaloboll.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Some great work happening in Bristol to support Y1. Wellbeing is definitely a positive impact I've observed in play based Y1. 141 4
Reposted by Ms HDamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 01/05/2025“Further findings, just published in the journal Developmental Psychology, suggest that children’s wellbeing at school declines on average between Reception and Year 1.” www.cam.ac.uk/stories/read...cam.ac.ukIt takes parents a year to ‘tune in’ to their child’s feelings about starting schoolFindings from a major Cambridge-led study inspired psychologists to co-produce a picture book that helps parents develop a deeper understanding of how their child is coping with the first year of scho... 131 3
Reposted by Ms HI, Teacher @i-teacher.bsky.social · 26/04/2025Head: Now do you understand why you might have upset everyone... Student: ... No. 041 4
Reposted by Ms HAbe Moore @arbay38.bsky.social · 22/04/2025A few back, my then 5yo had ENDLESS questions & wondering about the natural world so we made a dialogic, nature-inspired website called Odd One Out. It was inspired by the math website Which One Doesn’t Belong (WODB). Might be time to dust it off and create some new resources. ooo.education 111 1
Ms H @bogaloboll.bsky.social · 22/04/202539% of teachers working on bank holiday Monday - really fitting into the lazy teachers that finish at 3pm narrative....! 100 1
