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Edwina

@curric.bsky.social
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Started teaching in 1985. Now retired, after 40 years. Live in London.

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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
My October so far… Kintyre & London. I love autumn blue skies… (pun unintended…)
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
@lucycatlady.bsky.social
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AR @psalisbury.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I know I've posted it it before, but someone might find this useful. I share this every September (although I do modify it) but if you're a new/inexperienced Head it might help you help everyone focus on what is important at the start of the year... philsalisbury.wordpress.com/2026/02/22/w...
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We go again
We go again At the start of every new half term, and especially the start of a new year, we put aside some time to remind teachers about the importance of ‘starting again’.  I pinched the phra…
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I thought Claridges’s Bar was a classy place - only been there twice. Didn’t know the kind of people that went there! @c4news.bsky.social
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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Checkmate, Nige.
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
@avantiwestcoast.bsky.social please do explain to me… how what is happening services from Euston this afternoon is in any way acceptable?
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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
"My message to the people of the UK is that I'll train the new guy but you're going to have to stick with one of them eventually."
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Watching news coverage of No 10. No sign of the true celebrity! #YesWeCat
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Booing anyone’s National Anthem is so bad 😳
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Shout out to all teachers still going through another heatwave, the usual end of term madness and a World Cup! Nearly there… keep going…
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
It’s not often that whilst in Learner Voice session (Y1, Geography) that you see a goat 🐐 on a lead going past the door. I love Infant & Primary schools!@westbrooktrust.bsky.social
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Happy Half Term 😊@byronschool.bsky.social
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Pigeon on the train this morning. It got out at Penge East, with a little encouragement from fellow passengers 😀@serailway.bsky.social
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Happy Friday everyone! Have a good weekend.
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Peter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
The World Cup draw has gone on so long my trousers have come back into fashion.
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AR @psalisbury.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Hi bphillipsonmp.bluesky.social Schools are struggling. Some families have never recovered from the pandemic; social issues have been exacerbated, poverty has increased. Many kids go to home countries for extended holidays. Tell you what, let’s give them an attendance target. Good idea.
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AR @psalisbury.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Hi @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social Schools are struggling at the moment. 14 years of cuts have coincided with unparalleled rises in behaviour, attendance and complex SEND needs. There are no AP places and schools are barely coping. Tell you what, let’s raise the phonics target to 95%. Good idea.
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Morning, all. Pace yourselves today. Term Six is always so busy. Have a great day
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Well done Crystal Palace
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Morning all. Last week of term for many of you. Have a good day and enjoy the sunshine ☀️
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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
“Too often we underestimate the power of a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring – all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia Be kind, always. 🧡 #kindness #positivity #understanding Picture by zoecainart
Times are tough enough…. 

I just want to be a source of kindness, understanding and love through it all 

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WomenEd @womened.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Happy #InternationalWomen’sDay For #AllWomenAndGirls 🧕🏼🤰🏻🙋🏽‍♀️🙆🏻‍♀️💜💜
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Morning all in #teacherfiveoclockclub Off to Kent to talk to Subject Leaders today. Hoping to be back in time for church tonight - Ash Wednesday. Have a good day, all.
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Happy St David’s Day to all those celebrating
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Ramadan Mubarak to all those keeping Ramadan from tonight ☪️
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
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Michael Tidd @michaelt1979.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
I've given Ofsted the full benefit of my wisdom on their unclear and unhelpful proposals. It's a pain of a consultation, but a cynic might think that that's a deliberate hurdle which we must overcome. You'll find it here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ofsted2025/
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Improving the way Ofsted inspects education
Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Good morning all in #teacherfiveoclockclub Half term approaches! Hang in there…..
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Headrest @headrestuk.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Our response to the latest Ofsted proposals. Part 2 tomorrow. www.headrestuk.co.uk/blog/missed-...
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Missed the opportunity: making matters worse
In part one of a two-part series, Headrest feel compelled to respond to Ofsted's latest Report Card proposals. Headrest team members Ros McMullen and Julie Price-Grimshaw outline their disappointment ...
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Everyone needs to do this to let OFSTED know what you think www.gov.uk/government/c...
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Improving the way Ofsted inspects education
We're asking parents, carers, professionals and learners what they think about our proposals to improve education inspections and our new report cards for providers.
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Good morning BlueSky #teacherfiveoclockclub people. Off to a lovely Gillingham school today to talk about Geography, PSHE & Learning Conversations. Have a lovely Wednesday, all!
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School Data Updates @jpembroke.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Great stuff from @michaelt1979.bsky.social on proposed Ofsted framework. I’m now pondering if it’s possible to make well-judged adaptations that aren’t appropriate. www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
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Ofsted inspection proposals conjure up a spectre of the past
Michael Tidd wonders why no one at Ofsted recalled the headaches caused by the assessment levels system when drawing up new inspection framework proposals
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
This time last week I spent the day inside following a red weather warning from Scottish & UK Govt re storm. Danger to life & all that. Come home to London & barely anyone down here even knows how bad it was…
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Glasgow weather today: non tropical cyclone (aka “weather bomb”) prompting Govt alerts/red “danger to life” & stay at home warning, watery sunshine, brief glimpse of blue sky, hail storm…
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Bennie Kara @benniekara.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
What are you doing to be the light? Even the smallest things done with care, thought and the desire to make someone feel loved can make such a difference.
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
I wish the police would hurry up and find who they are looking for. 🚁
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Winter is always easier when we get days like this. Blue skies & sunshine ☀️
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Cerys Turner @cerysturner.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Ofsted chief Sir Martyn Oliver has been facing questions from MPs at the Education Select Committee this morning. Here are some key takeaways from the session 👇
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Good luck to everyone who is back into school today - whether INSET or with the children. Happy Monday, new term, new week.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 01/01/2025
“In London, everyone is different. But that means anyone can fit in.” Beautifully put. Thank you, Paddington. ❤️
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Presuming people following me who are not in education are mesmerised by my ramblings on about things that make me laugh (cats, stations called Crossmyloof etc). You might regret following me….
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Love the fact that these three are patiently waiting(along with a baby) in the Parish Office…. Happy Christmas to all those celebrating over the next few days. 🎄❤️🔔
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Just seen Conclave. Great film!!
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Martin Robinson @trivium21c.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
If Christmas is not feeling so happy:
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Good morning to all those still in school. Not long now - keep going.
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
To all tired teachers and TAs … hang in there. Not too much longer to go
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Edwina @curric.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
SE London people… come and sing your heart out. Mulled wine, coffee, kids activities and singing 🎄👍
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🦈Nautilus Education @nautilus-education.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Monday's #quote @edutopia #edusky #eduskyprimary
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