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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

YouTube video by Weizmann Institute of Science

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

Love this- thanks! Even the word glimmers is full of sparkle and warmth isn’t it & has made me smile- thank you

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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 · 18/12/2024

Oh my goodness- that is too adorable- that has melted me.

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

Thank you! Can’t wait to read.

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

‘Sit spots’. When ill in bed for 4 months, I took the time to sit & truly observe. In 10 mins, 1 hr,24hrs, a wk, a month - that window of pavement, human interactions & the natural world changed dramatically. Sitting & opening our senses,we learn so much, & about ourselves. #Senses #ActiveListening

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

Pondering, how trauma informed practice can help a person to understand how a past trauma, one off or ongoing, can cause certain behaviour &maladaptive responses. I highly recommend reading up on it, as a 💡 moment for me into understanding people & my own behaviours better & make changes.

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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 · 07/12/2024

Haiku #8 - well meant, but nightmare question How are you friends ask, Where do you even begin… a. Happy to see you? b. On top of the world? c. Feel like pile of shit? c. Have you got all day? #Haiku #ExpressYourself #Poetry #LongCovid #ChronicIllness

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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 · 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 · 04/12/2024

This message is for all those sufferers of misunderstood illnesses & particularly long covid, it is very real. Yes the mind has a part to play, but it is secondary to the brutal physicalness of this chronic illness. Will leave you in peace now & have a sleep.#LongCovid #InvisibleIllness #Empathy

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Then the unwanted visitor arrives, which you have to dig deep and accept, and let them in, and then you have no idea how long they’re going to stay so you have to lay some boundaries down for them & hope the stay won’t be long. Also you have to keep zen & not let this visitor get to you. #LomgCovid

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Lots of things in life fit the description of this unwanted visitor but this long covid one definitely seems to want to be my friend and whatever I try, I can’t totally close accounts with him/her! #LongCovid #ChronicIllness #ChronicFatigue #LongCovidKids

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

I’d describe having LC is like having an unwanted visitor arriving on your doorstep out of blue who you thought was never coming back again as you’d kindly & clearly sent them on their way.This time you have a sense they on their way but you don’t want to listen as you’ve been having a lovely time.

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Having another LC flare,a few say with kindest intentions, maybe I’m like them menopausal,seasonal disorder or motherhood, so as politely as possible I’m explaining this never ending gift from April 2020 & how I can just about slide my feet to bathroom in this never ending game of snakes &ladders.

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Explaining I’m channelling all my battery power into this moment, so yes I seem okay, is hard for some to understand, as it can be invisible.Be with me for 24 hrs & speak to me & watch me try to walk &talk when I’ve used up my batteries & you’ll start understanding how debilitating it is. #LongCovid

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Thanks for doing this, me too please

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Haiku #6 I have a great friend, My awesome, quirky garden, Love she always there. #therapeutic #poems #haiku #gardening #outdoors #voice #friendship #relationships

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Annie Balme @everytinyant.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

This group is too amazing- I can’t cope I’m about to pass out with excitement at all the videos as grew up with collies and love love love them. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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