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Clive Hill

@clivehill.bsky.social
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Biologist & ex-REME soldier | TF17 | PGDE MA NPQLTD | Head of Science | MCCT | Trad agent #554 | Tweets & typos my own Blog: viewsfromthehill.co.uk

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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
As promised, my thoughts on the vocational vs academic education debate. Links in comments. #edusky #Education #VocationalEducation #TechnicalEducation
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
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Planting Trees: A Reflection on Moral Purpose and My Aspiration for Headship
Why I still want to become a headteacher - and why I believe the role is one of stewardship, service and moral purpose.
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
I want to be a headteacher - but I’ve never been one for titles. My latest reflection explores moral purpose, stewardship, and why leadership should be about service, not status. Link in comments. #Education #Headship #Leadership
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Gen X didn't want to be labeled. The Breakfast Club taught us we had more in common than set us apart. Society struggles when we put people into boxes - the wonderful diversity of humanity doesn't work that way. #Substack #Equality #GenX open.substack.com/pub/clivehil...
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Beyond Identity: What Holds a Diverse Society Together?
A defence of the common ground in an age of competing identities.
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
My latest, after reflecting on why we need rites of passage while planning a summer road trip. Link in comments #manosphere #pastoralchat #edutwitter #education #DofE
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Latest blog from me. Link in comments. #SocialMobility #Aspiration #CareersEducation #Careers #Employers
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Latest blog post - Link in comments #Leadership #ServiceImprovement #OperationalImprovement #Education #EduSky
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
So much to add to this small snippet of a 30 minute interview. Perhaps a blog post? Sch culture has to have strong values & clear messaging. “The narrative that we need to portray to young men is that they are the solution, not the problem.” #adolescence www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Schools to run anti-misogyny classes for boys in bid to tackle toxic masculinity
Children at primary and secondary schoo will learn how to navigate difficult emotions and the lessons will have a focus tackling sexist content spread online
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Did you know that Keanu Reeves & Sandra Bullock move "Speed" had no director? If it had direction, it would've been called Velocity... #ScienceJoke #DadJoke
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
2017 - "You'll be great in a behaviour role, Clive". 2025 - "We'd like you to join us as Assistant Principal for Behaviour & Attitudes". #TongueInCheekGIF #Velociraptorgate
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Much to sit back and reflect on over a cuppa and bacon cob this morning. Tunes on Spotify providing the soundtrack. Blessed. Have a great weekend, #edusky
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
I'm not a historian, but have happily listened to @michaeldoron.bsky.social talk about history education. Well worth going to this!
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
New blog post. Influenced by what we've been doing to improve student self-efficacy through Careers in the pastoral framework. Here's an alternative to the curriculum merry-go-round that'll increase teacher workload for no real student gains. #EduSky www.viewsfromthehill.co.uk/blog/tightro...
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Tightropes Revisited: Enjoyment is finding the right balance. - Clive Hill
With a looming curriculum review that doesn't actually involve many classroom teachers, we need to consider what will have the positive effect of keeping young people in education. We don't need a cur...
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Nowt profound to share. 2024 has been kind. I've found time to do things I love, with those I love. From bike builds and trips away, to theatre trips (both stage and hospital), I've been blessed. Hope 2025 has great things on store. Happy New Year 🥳 #NYE2025 #Hogmanay
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Lost in the time-warp that's the end of the year. Brie, crackers and jalapeño jam. That's the post. #Christmas2024 #DayAfterBoxingDay
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Merry Christmas! May your lives be full; of the joy family & friends bring, of love & the peace that it holds, of adventure & discovering the world, of a sense of purpose & the gift of helping others. To full bellies, full lives, & full hearts! Slàinte #Christmas    #Christmas24
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
'To absent friends' Thinking of those whose lives changed. Still passing on the lessons learnt and wisdom bestowed in schools. Always remembered, just a little more today.
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Dr Dan Jones @hookean.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
8 years since I finished AMF sampling! How's that gone so quickly? #StillAPlantNerd
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
In ancient Rome, there were four common poison types. Poisons I, II and III were lethal, and killed within hours or even minutes. Poison IV just made you itchy. #DadJoke #ScienceTeacher @roysocchem.bsky.social
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DC Bradshaw @dcbradshaw.com · 07/12/2024
🎄 CHRISTMAS QUIZ 2024 🎁 As promised, here is this year's Christmas Quiz, designed for teachers to run as a fun end-of-term lesson with 7 rounds of 5 questions each. The quiz is just £1 and there are also links to the 2022 and 2023 quizzes if needed. Enjoy! dcbradshaw.com/education/ch... #Edusky
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Happy birthday JB. You should be 54 today. Instead, you're forever 41. Arte et Marte (et Party 🍻)
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Happy St Eligius Day to any engineers and/or REME soldiers out there.
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Careers assemblies this week. Y11 & 10 have local colleges in talking about T-levels and vocational courses. Me? I'll be talking about ikigai and how we grow toward happiness in our professional lives. Embracing change & making your own path is part of careers. #CEIAG #Careers
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Lads day out at motorcycle live. Great to meet the Machine Shop team. Oisín smashed out a weld that makes me wonder whether engineering's genetic! Thanks for putting the biggest smile on his face. #BikerLife #TwoWheelsDown #FatherAndSon
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Well, if we go to war with Russia, can my HT refuse to sign my LOA form due to a lack of cover? Asking for a friend...
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Came across this on Insta. It's not a race. You'll gain nowt from getting cross with yourself. Just making small steps forward is still progress and development. #FocusOnTheNextStep
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
Bosnia, last century, before some of our current trainees were born. Today, I'll remember mates no longer with us, and our time rebuilidng a school during that tour. Now I'm teaching - mad. With a full 7 period day, I hope it's a gentle one. #ArmistaceDay #Remembrance
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Dr. Aimee Quickfall @draimeequicks.bsky.social · 09/11/2024
Are you UK based and either a student teacher, an early career teacher or a mentor? Want to take part in some research on student teacher well-being? We want your top tips, advice and wisdom… all info here: forms.office.com/e/RyaBnXyN89 kindly funded by @beranews.bsky.social
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 10/11/2024
It is 9o'clock. To absent friends. #RemembranceDay2024
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 23/10/2024
Been ill this last week, and as the year closes to November (Remembrance) and December (birthday & death of JB), I'm finding social media a bit much. Going to take a break. Hell, with the algorithms, I don't even know who'll see this... #MentalHealthMatters #remembranceday
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 21/10/2024
I know that at least one person on my socials will need to hear this today. From Charlie Mackesy. #YouMatter #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 21/10/2024
Philosophy joke. @edusky.bsky.social
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 19/10/2024
It's nearly Halloween, so I thought I'd ask who your favourite vampire is. Mine is the one from the muppets, and before you try and tell me he doesn't count, I can assure you he does! @muppethistory.bsky.social @greeborunner.bsky.social #muppets #halloween2024 #CountVonCount
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 15/10/2024
For the babies that are forever in our hearts... #WaveOfLight #BLAW2024
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 10/10/2024
It was great to be able to talk to @benniekara.bsky.social for @marymyatt.bsky.social. I'm proud that this is featured in a diversity theme because I talk about the intersectionality of social deprivation & the importance of opening up opportunities to WWCBs in careers. #overlooked #CEIAG #Careers
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 22/09/2024
A priest, a vicar and a rabbit walk into a blood bank. The nurse asks " what type of blood are you?" The rabbit replies "I'm probably a type 'O' "
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 08/09/2024
Gutted to have pulled out of speaking at #rED24 yesterday, but delighted that the response was "Family first, always." Without cover for this little one after the midwife being needed, I'm glad organisers understood. Thanks @hgaldinoshea.bsky.social & @tombennett71.bsky.social for your support.
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 02/09/2024
Just got a bargain on Vinted. A couple of shirts and some neckwear from one of the fellas in the Mamas & Papas. All the sleeves are brown, and the ties are grey... I'll get m'coat 😅 #DadJoke
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 01/09/2024
Preparation is key when you're doing a nut & bolt motorbike restoration. A challenge Oisín set himself for his DofE silver award. He'll be recording the whole thing for YouTube as well as producing his official logs. Some quality time ahead! #Aprilia #Motorbike #Resto
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 31/08/2024
One for the biologists!
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 30/08/2024
"Your streak is absolutely fine" I mean, that's the *really* important thing here! 😉 Images of @heymrshallahan and @miss_mcinerney chasing the gremlins about Tapp Towers 🤣
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 29/08/2024
Inset Day 1 of 2024/25 - 8th year of teaching. A SEND action research project with Uni of Derby coming up. More to do with Careers as we continue to make our provision transformational for the community. Let's get to it 💪 Must grab milk for the science staff base!
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 22/08/2024
🧵 [1] Best of luck to those getting results today. If you worked hard, be proud of your results. Anything with a number is a pass, and will get you on the right course for you. Remember careers don't have straight paths to them. #GCSEResultsDay #gcses2024
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 20/08/2024
She's out of surgery and recovery. Operation went well, and she's OK for pain and comfort. Now 2 months of recovery. Thanks for the well wishes, all. Niamh has appreciated them. #clapa ##cleftlipandpalateawareness
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 20/08/2024
For those that didn't know, @rickastl3y.bsky.social will lend you all but one of his Disney DVDs.
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 19/08/2024
The last time there's a picture of us before her surgery tomorrow. This cleft lip and palate journey is twenty years down the line, with a shorter journey ahead of us as a family. I remember tears after her lip repair. Tomorrow will be just as emotional. #clapa #cleftlipandpalateawareness
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 15/08/2024
I took some time to reflect on what my message to YP means in my own life. My 1st post on Bluesky is a blog post: www.viewsfromthehill.co.uk/blog/after-f... #EduSky #CareersEdu #Growth
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After finding Zen through the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - Clive Hill
Zen is the state of not worrying about things you cannot change, but becoming fully immersed in the things you do. In short, I believe this is about being in the moment. You can see this philosophy in...
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Clive Hill @clivehill.bsky.social · 16/08/2024
🧵[1] "And they looked from man to pig and pig to man . . ." Words from someone wiser than myself, but resonate. If we want #EduSky to be everything #Edutwitter was, but not what it became, we need to change the behaviours we saw on there as a community. *We* need to do better this time.
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