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Ian Cushing @iancushing.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

i am working on some transcript data of a teacher telling a group of children that they must 'speak in full sentences' in which he pauses, coughs, says errm a lot, repeats words, apologises, gets confused, is confusing, and my god how is this idea of 'speak in full sentences' still alive

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 12m

It would have been even better if they appointed a primary HT from the north of England. 😉

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Jon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · 13h

Disappointing that the DfE is choosing not to have a headteacher in residence anymore - you may not have agreed on everything with @andrewoneill.bsky.social but he was a voice of a school leader at the heart of the department and that was very valuable. www.tes.com/magazine/new...

tes.com

Headteacher announces exit as DfE adviser

Andrew O’Neill, who was appointed school policy and delivery adviser under previous education secretary Bridget Phillipson, brings an early end to his secondment

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Susie Wilson @concordmoose.bsky.social · 1h

Amazing what grows in our garden. But my poetry tutoring’s better than my dog training & gardening. Message me if you’re interested in learning at your own pace through practise. Is this the missing link between generative workshops & full-blown mentoring? Maybe! #poetry #creativewriting #sheffield

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 6h

Protests by students in France have resulted in thousands of arrests and hundreds of school closures in recent weeks – so could this unrest spread to the UK? @jasminenorden.bsky.social reports on the problems that sparked the protests

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Could French school protests cross the Channel?

In the past fortnight thousands have been arrested and schools have been disrupted in France amid a wave of protests by teenagers. What’s driving the unrest? And could something similar happen in…

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Education Support @edsupportuk.bsky.social · 9h

Being a teacher is fulfilling, but it can also be exhausting, mentally and physically. It’s not a surprise therefore, that many leaders and teachers face burnout at some point. See our resource for advice: ow.ly/Nm4q50ZTueg #TeacherWellbeing #EducationStaff #MentalHealthMatters

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 7h

The National Education Union has urged the chancellor to halt plans to claw back 'billions of pounds' from schools when employer contributions to teacher pensions fall schoolsweek.co.uk/let-schools-...

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Let schools keep £3.3bn teachers' pensions saving, says NEU

The government has confirmed it plans to recoup funding after employer pension contributions fall

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Dr. Nadine Gaab @gaablab.bsky.social · 8h

It’s time to debunk Dyslexia Myth #7! Misconceptions about #dyslexia can influence how individuals are supported at school, at work, and in everyday life. That’s why #DyslexiaAwareness matters. Read today’s myth below and join us in challenging assumptions and promoting greater understanding.

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 7h

Word Aware training is now available on demand. Same content, but now you can watch it at a time that suits you. So if you are looking for a proven way to improve children's vocabulary, check this out. thinkingtalking.podia.com @lang4think.bsky.social

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Susie Wilson @concordmoose.bsky.social · 3h

Susie’s Online Poetry Sub Club, finding good homes for your poems in good company, Sat 10th Oct, 10-12, book here (inc for free): dandelion.events/e/v51le This month it’s Gutter & The Dawntreader (+ p’haps And Other Poems). #poetry #poetrysubmissions #poetrymagazines #poetsofbluesky #sheffieldpoetry

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 10h

A headteacher turned adviser to the education secretary will end his secondment to the Department for Education early schoolsweek.co.uk/andrew-oneil...

schoolsweek.co.uk

Andrew O'Neill leaves DfE adviser role early

Headteacher to return to west London school after advising Labour since May last year

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

If you haven't yet seen @booktrust.org.uk's Great Books Guide 2026-27, do take a look. It's a collection of 100 carefully selected, recently published children's books, including fiction, graphic novels, poetry and non-fiction. You can download it here: www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Starting in just over an hour! This year's Dorothy Bishop lecture by Professor Chantal Desmarais talking about DLD in adolescence. #DevLangDis #DLDday If you can't make it you can still buy a ticket for the recording events.humanitix.com/the-2026-dor...

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The 2026 Dorothy Bishop Lecture with Professor Chantal Desmarais

Join us for the annual RADLD Dorothy Bishop Lecture, a flagship event sharing evidence based research in the field of DLD.

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Shadow education secretary Laura Trott has accused some teachers of ‘brainwashing our children’, saying that a Conservative government would introduce mandatory training for teachers on contentious issues

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Tories plan teacher impartiality training amid ‘brainwashing’ fears

Complex issues are being ‘laced with political bias’ in classrooms, says shadow education secretary, as the Conservatives also set out opposition to statutory citizenship in primary schools

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George The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Good morning & welcome to Tuna Tuesday 🐟🐾 Never underestimate the difference you can make simply by being pleased to see someone. A smile. A hello. Asking how they are and listening to the answer. Little things can mean an awful lot. Be someone’s bit of sunshine today. 🧡

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The garment features a striking composition of bold vertical stripes in deep burgundy and cream, overlaid with scattered circular medallions containing stylized ume (plum blossom) motifs rendered in subtle tonal variations. Taisho period (1912-1926), Japan

This elegant kinsha (fine crepe) kimono from the Taishō period exemplifies the sophisticated balance between traditional motifs and modern production techniques that characterized Japanese textile design during this era of cultural refinement and international engagement. The garment features a striking composition of bold vertical stripes in deep burgundy and cream, overlaid with scattered circular medallions containing stylized ume (plum blossom) motifs rendered in subtle tonal variations. The integration of shippou (interlocking circles) patterning within the medallions adds layers of symbolic meaning, as this ancient Buddhist motif represents the interconnectedness of all things and the harmony of the universe.

The artistic approach demonstrates the period's embrace of geometric clarity and streamlined aesthetics, reflecting the influence of Art Deco and other international design movements that were beginning to permeate Japanese decorative arts. The silkscreened application of these traditional motifs represents a significant technological advancement, allowing for precise registration and consistent reproduction while maintaining the visual richness of hand-painted designs. The plum blossom symbolism carries its traditional associations with perseverance and hope.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 22h

A powerful Black History Month reception at City Hall tonight, honouring our communities. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the Black Londoners whose achievements and contributions are woven into every part of our city's story. Our diversity is our greatest strength.

Mayor Sadiq Khan stands smiling next to Deputy Mayor Debbie Weekes-Bernard, four young men and a young woman. One of the men is giving a thumbs up to the camera. They are inside a spacious atrium.

Three women and two men play steel drums. The drums read ‘Pantonic Steel Orchestra’

Mayor Sadiq Khan stands on a stage inside a large atrium, addressing a large seated audience which includes Deputy Mayors Kaya Comer-Schwartz and Mete Coban from behind a lectern.

A man and a woman stand near a large lit ‘BHM26’ sign. The rest of the room is dimmer.

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Reading aloud to a class is something that should be prioritised, not forgotten. jonbiddle2.substack.com/p/the-case-f...

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The Case for Reading Aloud

Why reading together should never be squeezed out of the school day

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

@radld.bsky.social's Dorothy Bishop lecture is now happening with Chantal Desmarais. This slide highlights young people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) experiences #DevLangDis #DLDday

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

It makes me so sad when I see young leaders chasing exam outcomes, rather than being proud of running a school that is outstanding at serving the community it principally serves. Yes, leaders need to be on guard to ensure their schools are as successful as they can be. Success comes in many forms

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

But trying to use a script, or scripted language, or expected lesson features, makes inclusion incredibly hard. Demanding that all school reach certain levels of attainment, makes inclusion hard and undesirable for ambitious young leaders.

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Teachers who complain that they do not have enough training… there is an internet out that with materials that will give you a 5mins overview. Classrooms that are complex, are wonderful, interesting exciting places to be “. When you have the agency to respond to the students you have.

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Or write in yellow pen on a whiteboard as no one can read it. Inclusion isn’t hard; it is about making sure that everyone (staff included) feels they belong and taking steps to ensure they are able to contribute and take advantage of what is on offer. Inclusion is about OUR ATTITUDES

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This suggests to me that the feedback they had was extremely critical and they need time to revise the materials extensively. bsky.app/profile/scho...

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Ofsted inspections of national professional qualifications and the new early career teacher entitlement are being paused for an extra year to allow the watchdog more time to develop a new inspection framework schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-pause...

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Ofsted pauses NPQ and ECTE inspections for another year

Ofsted inspections of national professional qualifications and the new early career teacher entitlement are being paused for an extra year

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The SLCN specialist provision network is today at 4pm. Open to all professionals who work in these very special places. Free to members www.naplic.org.uk/events/ Join NAPLIC for £20 per year! www.naplic.org.uk/membership/ #DevLangDis

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

With the government pushing to lower the voting age, it’s more important than ever that young people engage with politics at school – but the way it is taught could be putting students off, writes Professor Bryony Hoskins

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Girls are less likely to engage with politics. How can schools change that?

The way we teach politics and citizenship could be undermining girls’ confidence, warns Professor Bryony Hoskins

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Dr. Nadine Gaab @gaablab.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

NUMBER 5!!!! As part of our #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth campaign, we’re debunking one #dyslexia myth every day throughout October! Today, we’re taking a closer look at Myth #5:

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🚨Breaking: More than 9 in 10 plans outlining how local areas will implement government’s SEND reforms in return for a near-complete write off of historical deficits have been approved by ministers schoolsweek.co.uk/government-a...

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More than 9 in 10 local SEND reform plans approved by DfE

And around 15 town halls with 'deferred' plans have until November to resubmit

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

So far this week, I am really disappointed by the stunning lack of anything like stimulating or intellectually competent thinking in education. There are so many really smart people working in education. Where are they?

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Hasn’t it always been this question? 'The question is no longer simply what generative AI can do. It’s identifying where it genuinely helps teachers, how it fits into their working lives and whether it solves the problems they have' schoolsweek.co.uk/the-lesson-f...

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AI needs to fit around how teachers work

The question is no longer simply what generative AI can do. It’s identifying where it genuinely helps teachers

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Shell @risu.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We are casting spells tomorrow in English ( aka writing words and throwing them into a cauldron) So if there is anyone that you would like to be hexxws by a 9 and 11 year old trainee witch pls let me know by 8 am tomorrow. Thank you

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Dinah Rose KC @dinahrose.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Gosh, the discourse on here is depressing this evening. Here's Ozzy taking a nap in a basin, for anyone who needs it.

Grey furry cat sleeping in a basin, paws sticking up.

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Education Support @edsupportuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Our helpline is open every day, around the clock, for all UK teachers and education staff. We exist to support you 💙 Don't wait for a crisis to call 🤗 08000 562 561 #TeacherWellbeing #EducationStaff #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone

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Ed Finch @edfinch.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I'm not the hugest Tolkein fan but I am a Tove Janssen obsessive and this new edition of The Hobbit is a thing of remarkable beauty.

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KT T @thepetitioner.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I am often asked by young teachers if I can recommend a programme for PSED in early years- as if it is something taught by a prescription 20 mins twice a week & not by building relationships & being emotionally available throughout routines of the day. Alarming loss of skills

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Shell @risu.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I’m used to being asked for ideas, but the genuine “what shall I do” is so desperate now, so devoid of self confidence or the knowledge of how to collaborate. It is exhausting having to tell people to use their brains

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Shell @risu.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Pretty alarming how many people in education can no longer independently plan an activity or a curriculum plan, or even a basic idea, without relying on an LLM to generate it for them

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Shell @risu.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I am truly disappointed that the Pope is doing more for tech regulation and AI than most of the non profit groups I have given time to. And making clear and direct call to action without the prevarication and AI hyper soothing bs that we see too often.

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Dr. Nadine Gaab @gaablab.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Ready for myth #3? This month, for #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth, I'm dedicated to debunking 31 #dyslexia myths (one for each day).

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Jonny H @poppop.studio · 04/10/2026

How much fun would it be to work on the DfE SEND CPD with a super "anti teaching assistant" stance MAT and one that has lots of special schools and trains TAs???

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Dr. Nadine Gaab @gaablab.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Day 2 of @DyslexiaAwarenessMonth! 👇 👇 👇 Help us debunk #dyslexia myths this October. Please share any myths you have encountered or questions you would like us to address! The Gaablab team at @harvardeducation.bsky.social and @harvard.edu More at www.gaablab.com

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Exclusive: The government is looking to collect independent evidence on whether its initial multi-billion pound SEND cash injections are creating the 'necessary conditions' for a fully reformed system schoolsweek.co.uk/ministers-to...

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Ministers to expand evidence base on SEND spending

Funding experts welcome move to commission a £2.5m evaluation to test cash injections into reformed system

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Education Support @edsupportuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Reasons why sleep is important for our mental health 👇 If you work in education and need some tips on how to improve sleep quality, you can catch up on our webinar: ow.ly/MukA50ZTtYi 📸 IG: Journey_to_Wellness #TeacherWellbeing #MentalHealthMatters #EducationStaff

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

'It’s time for an overhaul of the deferral system to ensure it is more compassionate and flexible for the benefit of pupils, students and staff' schoolsweek.co.uk/why-ofsteds-...

schoolsweek.co.uk

Why Ofsted’s deferral system needs an overhaul

The welfare of staff and pupils should have a higher priority when a school requests an inspection deferral

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Good. But ofsted needs external voices to prompt and manage these changes. The organisation has shown that it does not have the vision or creativity to see inspection in any other way. This needs to be serious reform, not more tinkering around the edges. www.theguardian.com/education/20...

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England school inspections to be overhauled again after barrage of complaints

Exclusive: Education secretary sends Ofsted back to ‘drawing board’ as teachers raise serious concerns about new system

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The Curriculum Journal @curriculumjournal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Early article view alert and it's Open Access! 'When national qualifications travel: Curriculum fairness after the 2024 Pearson Edexcel A-Level Chinese reform' written by Gracie Jiaxin Shen is now available to read. Click here to read in full: bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

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