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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

We decided to recreate a piece of art work I got for my birthday.

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School Data Updates @jpembroke.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

We’ve been busy developing @insighthq.bsky.social. Parent reporting, provision mapping, learning plans, in-depth attendance tracking, and statutory assessments reports are all included as standard. And backed up by amazing support. Get in touch for demo and free trial.

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InsightHQ (@insighthq.bsky.social)

Helping schools make sense of their data.

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Today I got to step onto the pitch of Goodison Park. My little lad and I got to meet Neville Southall. A pretty impressive day.

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

You see, not many people post about Guinea Pigs - but I like Guinea Pigs, so I am posting about them.

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

There are few pets as loving and as placid and caring as a Guinea Pig. Truly loveable little creatures.

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Which room is the warmest in your house? For us it is the toilet under the stairs - it gets warmest, fastest.

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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

What’s fluency and why is it important? Should you use extracts or full texts? How do you approach a class discussion about a book? Hear @suchmo83.bsky.social’s wise insights on these questions and many more, and share with anyone who cares about getting kids reading. youtu.be/DyrGjl-U2Xc?...

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Reading Myths, Mastery & Motivation, Getting Fluent with Christopher Such, Mind the Gap, Ep92(S5,E8)

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

It’s Friday, so - who’s knackered?

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Christopher Such @suchmo83.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

My new book, Primary Reading Simplified, is released this Monday. Briefly, I'd like to explain why it exists, who I think will find it useful and where you can find it. >>

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Goodison tour in the dark - amazing!

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

What is SEND sufficiency like in your area?

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Has anyone come off X altogether who used to have a reasonable following there?

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Anyone else marinade their sprouts in bourbon whiskey, maple syrup and smoked paprika wrapped in bacon ti make them false slightly less like sprouts?

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Sadie Hartmann (Mother Horror) @sadiehartmann.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

In Iceland, on Christmas Eve, people give each other books so they can spend the evening drinking cocoa & reading. It’s called, Jolabokaflod, the Christmas book flood. I’ve never been more in love with Iceland than I am right now ♥️♥️

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Simon Baddeley @simbadd64.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

I once looked into different company awards for educational resources etc. They are quite expensive to enter. I had no idea companies pay to nominate themselves. 🤯 Teacher awards on the other hand are entirely free to nominate someone. So give someone a boost this year and drop them a nomination!

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

I have worked with some truly dedicated and amazing teachers and none of them have been nominated for Teacher of the year / National Teaching Awards. Every year this event comes around and well meaning luminaries pop up to festoon gongs on lucky folk.

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

We are in the process of decorating for Christmas.

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Anyone else enjoy napping on the chair at around 7:30pm?

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Carl Hendrick @carlhendrick.substack.com · 16/11/2024

The new Ofsted proposals being discussed at the moment are concerning, particularly the separation of curriculum and instruction. Here are some thoughts 🧵⬇️

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 12/10/2024

Yesterday we lost this beautiful little piggy- miss him loads.

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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 07/10/2024

Wow! They say that our attention spans are fried, but almost a thousand people have watched our 15 minute video on building belonging in schools. Blown away. Please do share in your networks and spread the word. We’ve got plenty more to come. youtu.be/t1suFA6BXvg?...

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Building Belonging in Schools

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 29/09/2024

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #1,756,379!

A virtual certificate with text "Celebrating 10M users on Bluesky, #1,756,379, Chris McDonald ‪@chrismcd53.bsky.social‬, joined on Oct 29, 2023"

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 13/09/2024

I’ve blocked my first account on here. A porn bot.

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 31/08/2024

So the fantastic @insighthq.bsky.social is on here. So many reasons to use it - very powerful, easy to use and it comes with a free @jpembroke.bsky.social who offers support.

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 23/08/2024

I know lots of people use “Rose Blanche” when they study World Wars but here is a blog of other picturebooks I would use, all are true stories, wonderfully told and illustrated. They are powerful and moving and about the small actions that make a difference. smithsmm.wordpress.com/2023/12/29/u...

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Using picturebooks to broaden understanding…Books for studying World War 2.

Just thought I’d put together a collection on picturebooks I would use if I were teaching World War II. In the past I’ve used a range of books to expand understanding about subjects. However the fact ...

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 23/08/2024

An open question in which I’m fascinated by the answer; is creativity self expression or should it also be productive?

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 22/08/2024

Our holiday coach is leaving Gilead…

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 21/08/2024

Today I went scuba diving and one of the questions on the medical questionnaire was. “Are you over 45?” - since when was that a condition?

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Christine Counsell @counsellc.bsky.social · 20/08/2024

Yup. Say it louder. If someone could tot up the waste of professional effort/time thrown into this, e.g. action taken on spurious data. It's a huge distraction from the real work of defining and securing true (substantial, sustainable) improvement through long-term input.

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Andrew Morrish @andrewdmorrish.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

If you’re new to this platform, then you might want to follow this list of more than 100 headteachers, principals, CEOs etc. (Heads: If you’re not on it and want to be, let me know.) #HeadteachersUK #EduSky bsky.app/profile/did:...

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ngoose.bsky.social @ngoose.bsky.social · 20/08/2024

We use CUSP curriculum (all subjects) and have used Insight since 2016. Both have evolved into ‘things of beauty’!

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Dylan Price @teachsleeprepeat.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

We use both! Heading into year 3 of CUSP & used Insight for the first time last Easter

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Jess W @missjlw.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

We use cusp for almost all non core subjects and science. It's been a challenging start but the quality of learning is excellent .

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Zoë White @zoewhite.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

We use Cusp for Art and it’s excellent

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Jenni O @missoht.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

Insight here! Aim this year is to use it even more as feel we are just scratching the surface….not sure when I’ll have time to investigate but that’s an aim!

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

Does anyone know how you make hash tag on Bluesky - would like one for Insight / Cusp and Junior schools

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

Bluesky is a funny old place - it is filled with people I want to follow and so far has avoided all the holiday spats that so marked Twitter. Who on here is using Cusp Curriculum/ Insight Tracking - do say hello .

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Edapt @edaptuk.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

So this is where you've all gone #EduSky teachers. Follow us for latest sector updates and for advice and guidance on all edu-legal related matters. Any questions going into the new school year? e.g. - Do part-time staff have to attend INSET - Can I take PPA at home now? Post them below!

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Paul @deputypaul.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

Seeking SLT role for a January start. London area. Please share and keep me in mind for any potential opportunities. Happy to discuss experience etc via DM.

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 18/08/2024

@jessphillipsmp.bsky.social welcome to Bluesky, where folk have conversations and pillocks are not especially welcome.

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Chris McDonald @chrismcd53.bsky.social · 15/08/2024

Pretty sure this isn’t an accurate translation.

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