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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Just one week to go until the #BigGardenBirdwatch! Here's another mystery bird to test those spotting skills… 👀 Who guessed right? Let us know in the comments. 👇 Don't forget to sign up: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

‘It’s not the children who need fixing, it’s our system’: @mmulholland.bsky.social explains why it is time for policymakers to ‘step up’ and design for equitable outcomes for all pupils

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Can 2025 bring a radical rethink of how we consider SEND?

What would it take to create a truly fair education system? It needs to go beyond ‘brave school leaders’, argues Margaret Mulholland

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

This was an interesting way to be woken up this morning by my 12 year old. Highly recommend if you struggle to get up! ❤️

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

With Jack Frost & his mischief here, I had fun with Yr 3 class looking at how you put plants to bed for the winter &tuck them up, then drawing & chatting about our own bedtimes & what makes it a happy, positive, safe time for us to recharge. #BedTime #STEAM #Curriculum #PSHE #Wellbeing #EduSky #Grow

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Dr. Marissa Civic @stemfactually.com · 09/01/2025

I'm obsessed with this. Ants are fascinatingly intelligent and the way they work as a cohesive team impresses me every time I see things like this. #bugs #teamwork 🧪🥽🍎🐜🌱 youtu.be/ZHpu7ngQxwE?...

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Humans Vs. Ants: The Maze

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Farming heroes are saving wildlife! 🦋🚜 Across the UK farmers are proving that nature-friendly farming works – helping threatened species thrive while producing food. But they need government support to make it last. Sign our petition: action.rspb.org.uk/page/156168/... 👈

This image shows a news article titled "Hero farmers helping threatened species thrive in nature-depleted England." The article highlights the RSPB's statement that reversing nature's decline relies heavily on agriculture, with 70% of the UK being farmland. Below the headline is an image of a misty countryside scene with green fields, an old stone barn, scattered trees, and two sheep grazing peacefully in the foreground. The landscape feels calm and timeless, reflecting the harmony between agriculture and nature conservation.

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Haiku #12: shaking out cobwebs 🕸️ & giving nervous system a delicious re-boot 🥾 Chuckling energised, Golden warmth arms out spinning, Body zings beaming. #Haiku #Poetry #Joy #NervousSystem #Visualising #ChangingState #Nature

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Good morning! This poster caught my 👀 & sent sparks ⚡️ ⚡️ of thought. 4 powerful, empathetic words to put to the front of my mind with all people in my life. #Kindness #Inclusion #NonJudgemental #Empathy

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Stevie J Jones @stevejones.music · 21/12/2024

Happy Release Day to Flook @flookquartet.bsky.social whose single “The Farther Shore / Winter Flower” is out today, and all over radio, including @rte.ie. It’s the first track off Sanju, the record I co-produced that will come out in March 2025. flookquartet.bandcamp.com/album/the-fa...

Cover art for The Farther Shore / Winter Flower by Flook. Blurred image of flowers against a warm grey background.

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Haiku #11 - The Sun Golden light streaming, Through braced, huddled window panes, It’s brightness so warm. #Haiku #Poetry #Sun #Seasons #Hygee #Joy

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

My daughter’s friend really wanted to play Cluedo as never played it before but seen in secondary school library. I forgot how much joy & togetherness there is in a boardgame. Am reminded of importance of playing games with kids. Most uplifting hour I’ve had in weeks. Anyone fancy a game? #EduSky

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Uplifted reading my son’s personal statement for his next chapter & how he’s written how used his problem solving skills & trigonometry from maths & physics to help him build obstacles for skateboarding. Brings it home the importance of self lead learning alongside traditional subjects ❤️. @EduSky

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

We’re starting HEEd to support professionals,schools,families&young people with barriers to attending school (EBSNA).By actively listening& building on incredible work schools do&together developing resources,systems &adaptions in curriculum&around attendance to make children&families safe&heard.

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Supporting schools with Key Stage Transitions,as where young people & families can come up against barriers.Even though schools have fantastic systems in place,there’s a need for more research,& being on ground listening to young people&families which we’re fortunate to be doing for Camden Learning.

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Within HEEd ‘Thneads & Seeds’: Linking crusaders bringing caring for the climate, environment & sustainability &it’s therapeutic qualities more to forefront of schools creative cross curricular curriculum (& hands-on experience) to engage&empower future generations, families&communities. #comminity

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Haiku #10 - Winter Walks My walk of the day, From crumpled bed to bathroom, Highlight window view. #LongCovid #ChronicIllness #ExpressYourself #Haiku #Poetry #Nature #Joy #Trees #Plants #Wildlife #Views #TheSmallThings

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Education Policy Institute @edupolicyinst.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

🚨NEW: EPI has today published a discussion paper on 'Climate and education: strategies for adaptation, learning and play’, drawing together findings from a series of events this Autumn, in partnership with Learning Through Landscapes. . Read the full paper here 👇 epi.org.uk/publications...

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Climate and education: strategies for adaptation, learning and play - Education Policy Institute

In Autumn 2024, EPI, in partnership with Learning Through Landscapes, brought together policymakers, school leaders and sector experts in a series of events looking at the theme of climate and educati...

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London Wildlife Trust @ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Discover London’s winter wildlife with #12DaysWild! ❄️🌿 From the 25th Dec - 5th Jan, join us in doing one small thing each day to connect with nature in the city. Sign up to 12 Days Wild to bring nature into your life this winter: www.wildlondon.org.uk/12-days-wild...

A kingfisher perched on a metal bar in the snow. In the foreground are brown teasel heads topped with snow. Text reads credit: Max Li Pang

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Wildlife and Countryside Link @handle.invalid · 09/12/2024

The Government should pledge more funding for ELM & ensure fair supply chains - key reforms to boost nature, & give stability for farming communities🧑‍🌾 We stand with @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social, @wwf-uk.bsky.social & more to back a thriving farming future👇 www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

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Green groups back farmers calling on Government to ‘fix’ agriculture sector

The Wildlife Trusts and WWF are among numerous bodies who have signed a letter to Environment Secretary Steve Reed raising their concerns.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Stop everything! 👀 The one and only #BigGardenBirdwatch is back for January 2025... and registration is now open! Who's ready to join the count? www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big… 👈

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

So many people keeping embers & sparks of possibility & hope alive. Thank you. #Hope #Community #Together #ExpressYourself

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Haiku #9 - the joy of giving Talk to someone new, Basket full of surprises, Literally my shoes! #Haiku #Poetry #Relationships #Community #Giving #Recycling #Reuse

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

‘Nature based solutions’ over ‘man made solutions’. Replacing trees near rivers for natural flood management. We all have a responsibility. Go Avon Needs Trees! #volunteers #nature #flooding #woodland #trees #STEAM

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

It's the Christmas countdown for nature lovers! ✨🎄 Every day, we’ll bring a little magic from the wild to your feed. Who’s hiding behind door 1?.... Let’s take a peek… #RSPBAdvent

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Haiku #7- Mack ‘the’ cat. Curled up fast asleep, Back feet stretched above your head, How calming you are. #Haiku #Poetry #Cats #Therapeutic #Pets

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Highly recommend this ‘bold powerful vision for future’. Thanks Dr Ayana Elizabeth Johnson,Stacey Abrams,Aisha Shillingford &The New School. Love Aisha saying starts with ‘we want this’ not ‘we need this’ & ‘what can I commit to.’ #climate #together #community #responsibility

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Not Fine in School @notfineinschool.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

From today the Department for Education's ‘Working together to improve school attendance’ guidance becomes statutory in England. We have identified some key advice. We urge schools & local authorities to comply with the expectation that they use Support, Not Sanctions to improve attendance

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Haiku #5 To Welsh hill farmers, Working with Mother Nature, Humbling devotion. Just had to get this down. Thank you. #nature #Wales #Cymru #farming #haiku #poetry #voice

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Haiku #4 You’re always told to, Read instructions on packet, What if don’t want to? Last one for now. Can’t stop ♥️ #haiku #poetry #voice #therapeutic #advocacy

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Haiku #3 - couldn’t hold on till next Friday! Winter in the park, Leaves of all colours dancing, How good to be free. #voice #nature #poetry #haiku #expressyourself

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Morning Evert and dad- what a lovely way to start the day ♥️

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Healthy Minds and Bodies @healingminds.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

"Breathing is directly connected to our nervous system."⁠ Life is stressful, especially when coping with illness, grief, anxiety, or depression. Meditation may help health, as well as better sleep and lifting your mood. #breathe #mindset #breathwork #meditation #mentalhealth #calm #mindfulness

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

My Friday Haiku #2: Covid changed my life Silver linings when you ill, You see things clearly. #longcovid #chronicillness #therapeutic #poetry #haiku #expressyourself

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Pondering: #longcovid & ‘Cinderella Effect’. Sleeping 2 hrs in preparation,I made it by hook or crook to ‘the ball’ for my friend’s birthday which was fun,but as clock struck 1 hr 30 mins I was freezing,words left my mind,my breath laboured &I staggered back to my chariot,before it became a pumpkin.

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I’m passionate about belonging, community, inclusion, education, high quality creative & trauma informed practice, young people, families & communities being heard &active listening, empowering people, growing from within, relationships with others &our planet. Our HEEd website will soon be running.

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Chief Scout-Dwayne Fields on radio 4 Ramblings& so inspiring & fills me with hope.Dwayne talking about young children and their curiosity & nature outside & turning over logs & daring yourself to climb higher up a tree etc gives children sense of adventure & passion to be adventurous & curious.

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Self-defence a must in new curriculum for our YP in this volatile world. Pls all educators highlight this priority in submissions for curriculum review & working more with vulnerable at prim sch to make a diff to their life choices. #curriculum #selfdefence #youth #boys #girls #education #hatecrime

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Pls listen on BBC Sounds to Today programme Radio 4, at 8.27am this morning - as just heard the most beautiful poignant poem by Michael Morpurgo to tie in with first snow in UK yesterday and togetherness. So beautiful x #togetherness #belonging #community #poetry

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Please listen to Radio 4 - Today Programme about farming - 8.10am 19/11/24 #radio4 @BBCr4today. #rural #farming #together #future Thank you Radio 4! Together we can all make a difference.

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 15/11/2024

This week, we hosted a parliamentary event at the House of Lords to shine a light on the critical role sharing stories plays in supporting children from vulnerable family backgrounds. Find out more here: www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...

Patrice Lawrence, BookTrust CEO Diana Gerald and Frank Cottrell-Boyce standing outside the Houses of Parliament, all holding signs reading: "All children have a right to the life-changing benefits of sharing stories"

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Climate News @climatenews.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

The people who will save our planet are the 8.5 billion people alive. We need non-scientists - who total over 8 billion - to act. We need the best scientists to help direct us all in how we should act, and how we can convince others.

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

My haiku for last week, inspired by Ricky Baker (from Hunt for the Wilderpeople ) and using them therapeutically to express myself. There is always hope! Together us tiny ants, Can make a difference. #poetry #hope #haiku #rippleeffect

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Charlotte Hacking @charliehacking.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Just saw this on the day I’m wearing this jumper. Schultz really did write some great letters…

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Dr Naomi Fisher @drnaomifisher.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Lots of parents get in touch with me and ask for something for their teens. They say, my teenager isn’t going to school, and they aren’t doing very much of anything. Help! My latest book (with Eliza Fricker) is for them and the book launch is FREE. Please share. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1086951263...

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