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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

This Pen Pal project is too cute 🥰

Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

We have this theory that the stuff us adults loved as children, is what our pupils love just as much as us (they just don't always know, yet!) So, watch this space throughout 2026 as we go proper old-school & embrace good old-fashioned, wholesome activities. Suggestions welcome!

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Been reading up on positive, strengths-based psychology - I think knowing ourselves, knowing each other and connecting is what will get us through these tough times in education. This line has really resonated: "Most conflict at work is strengths colliding under stress."

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Thinking back to watching Pools with my Grandma - that pride, that belonging. Hard to see what the club’s been through, but feeling hopeful under the new owners. For her, and every loyal Poolie who’s stuck it out. Better days ahead. Come on Pools 💙🤍

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Such a good night with all of the other Lancashire Mind ambassadors and all their fabulous staff. Really enjoyed our first session together at the Flower Bowl - excited to do my little bit to help nudge the mental health agenda in the right direction.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Want to get more in to this place & connect with open-minded educators/people who want to change the world, as well as those who lift up/inspire/make me think (& just generally kind, decent people who don't want to just argue/get reach). Let me know if that's you or point me to those worth a follow!

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School Data Updates @jpembroke.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Those that can’t tear themselves away from X, I feel like we need to stage an intervention.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Taking the annual campaign for it to be acceptable for men to wear shorts to work to a new level with this little BBC article. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Still can't believe we pulled off a school trip to New York, this is blowing the kid's minds (although they're now a bit tired after 26,000 steps). Anything really is possible when you Dare To Dream. 🌟

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Just had one of the most emotional days of my career. A school trip across the pond is a whole other level unlocked – jet lag, skyscrapers, new friendships & kids seeing a whole new world for the first time. Their faces said it all. This is what Dare to Dream is all about. 💙🌎

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

It's official - WHIGFIELD is HEADLINING FlakeFest 2025 on Friday 27th June! 🎤💃 Get ready for the BIGGEST FLASH MOB our town has EVER seen! We’re bringing Saturday Night to life & we want EVERYONE dancing! Start learning those iconic dance moves & spread the word - this is one is going to be epic!

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

It might have taken a long drive through the night in the school minibuses to get there, but taking the kids to see the sights and make some memories in London was absolutely worth it. Can't beat a good school trip.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

PLEASE HELP: Fleetwood families are suffering from a toxic stink caused by a landfill. We’ve got 2 weeks to hit 10,000 signatures – we’re nearly there at 8,002. 📢 Do your bit – sign and share now: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

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Petition: Require landfills that cause smells and toxins near residential areas to close

I want the government to look into revoking licenses from landfill sites that continue to dump large amount of waste, causing hydrogen sulphide to be emitted into the atmosphere.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Found these bad boys hidden in a bag of stuff that has needed sorting for months and honestly think it may be better than finding a tenner.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Very proud to be an ADHD UK ambassador - when I finally got my ADHD diagnosis, everything suddenly made sense. Now, I want to use my voice to increase understanding, raise awareness & help others feel seen. 💜

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

The classics never go out of style. The things we loved as kids still have magic - our kids just need the chance to discover it.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Very happy with our brand new virtual tour of school - feel free to have a walk around. We love having visitors if the real world is more your thing. tourmkr.com/F181CRp3F5

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

This would have my full support - most people have no idea how bad the funding situation in schools has become. The data I have suggests it gets even worse next year....

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Have neglected this place for a while, forgot just how much nicer it feels to the other one.

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will stick to his promise of lowering the voting age to 16 'If you're old enough to pay your taxes, then you're entitled to have a say on how your taxes are spent' 'We will definitely get it done', he told senior MPs

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Graham Chatterley @grahamchatterley.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

...1) we hear lots about toxic trios, but what of the trio of impulse control difficulties, demand avoidance and shame? Completely misunderstood in most sectors of education and at the root of nearly every exclusion in the country in one form or another Children are destined to struggle with...

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Smashed my Apple Watch last week and turns out to be an absolute blessing - not missing the distracting notifications on my wrist and the feeling of being wired in to the grid.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

After months of slowly weaning off anti-depressants & finally being off them (nobody talks about this bit & so much more), it feels like the right time to share that I’m now a proud Lancashire Mind Ambassador. Hope to use my voice to make a difference & help others. #ItsGoodToTalk

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Take note Environment Agency - you know it's come to something when you get an Easter Egg entry like this about the local landfill - STOP THE STINK!!!

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Not exaggerating when I say our kids playing a part in Stopping The Stink is one of the proudest moments of my life. Don't ever underestimate the huge power of little voices - anything really is possible when you #DareToDream. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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'Fleetwood stink' leads to suspension of landfill site licence

Residents say the smell of "rotten eggs" is making their lives a misery and impacting their health.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

We’re now selling ‘Stop the Stink’ badges – proudly designed & made by our brilliant pupils – to help raise funds for more banners, posters & campaign materials. Only £1 each from the school office - every badge bought is a step closer to making our voices heard. Our children deserve clean air.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

🚨STOP THE STINK!🚨 “It’s not that bad…” Tell that to the hundreds suffering daily: 😷 Headaches 🫁 Breathing issues 😢 Mental health struggles 🏠 Trapped indoors 700+ spoke out in days. These stories were sent to the PM this week. Can we all be wrong? #FleetwoodStink

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

We're taking our kids to Downing Street to deliver our petition to Stop The Stink in Fleetwood - please sign here, it will take 30 seconds! Shares appreciated! forms.gle/EHBRmi7NCMyi...

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Our school council got to meet Justin and Ru from The Darkness when when they went on BBC Breakfast. They believe in a thing called love - we believe in justice! #StopTheStink

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Our amazing school council took a stand on BBC Breakfast this morning to help #StopTheStink! Proud to see our young voices making a big impact - our community deserves clean air! 🌍

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Our kids are taking the fight to the BBC sofa & we’re not stopping until we STOP THE STINK! Tomorrow at 7:40am, 3 of our School Council will be on BBC Breakfast, demanding action on the awful smell harming our town. Watch, share & stand with them-the Environment Agency must act.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

All well & good saying Ofsted have a lot of research from 2018/19 but schools/society now very different places. The challenges come thick & fast & pressure is relentless, wish they'd just pull the lever & make accountability process what it could & should be. Lower the stakes!!! buff.ly/KE5ogW7

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Ofsted open to ‘another consultation’ on inspection reforms

Watchdog’s national director also insists report card proposals do not ‘throw the baby out with bath water’

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

This working-class lad from Hartlepool got booked to speak in Brighton. Checking in, seeing the view & running on the prom felt a big deal (even rang me mam!) I love it & hopefully help/inspire those who attend- it helps our school budget too! If you need a speaker, let me know.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Didn't feel at all self-conscious on the gates in my PJs and dressing gown for World Book Day...

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Emma Turner FCCT @emmaturner75.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

"Childhood is no longer the sanctuary it once was, & child-led play is no longer recognized as the cornerstone of healthy growth. Instead, play is often viewed as a mere respite from learning rather than the biological necessity it truly is, on par with food, shelter,& safety."

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Our PM has done us proud over the last few days. It's a good feeling and one I've missed for a long time.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

"Thank you to me mam and dad for making me feel like becoming a pop star was a realistic goal". Love Jade’s BRIT Award acceptance - #DareToDream and then some.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

We often discuss the impact of screens but I think we underestimate the loss of media content designed for shared family experiences.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Found the whole Zelensky interview really triggering, really hope the state visit never happens. He's a bully.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Belonging and psychological safety go hand in hand and are essential in any workplace - this makes me smile every time I go past it in school. Can't beat a bit of Brené Brown.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Any budding bakers aged 9-15 out there?

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

This made me smile and very proud of our school.

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Of all the ways you could nearly chop your finger off, it had to be on a tin of corned beef. You can take the lad of Hartlepool....

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

This has made my day! So proud of commitment & effort staff have put into making relational approach work so well - been quite a journey & a lot of hard work but absolutely worth it. Proud to be a WTAC Partner School. @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social 💙 www.whentheadultschange.com/flakefleetpr...

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Flakefleet Primary School | WhenTheAdultsChange

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

I Wonder If You See Me - A Poem about Childhood Trauma. Please find just 3 minutes of your time for this powerful, absolute must-watch, it comes with a trigger warning for anyone who has experienced any sort of trauma. We’re all just kids that got older. youtu.be/5qZ4-IlYi0Y

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I Wonder If You See Me - A Spoken Word Poem About Childhood Trauma

YouTube video by Jessica Beaumont

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

So, it’s official - I have ADHD. No surprise, just relief. Finally understanding myself is a game-changer. Wonder how different things might’ve been for me & so many others if we knew sooner, growing up thinking we had anxiety or depression when it was actually ADHD all along.

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