Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 30/12/2025PSA: I’ve never watched Community and am now hoovering it up. It is exactly what Betwixtmas was made for 000
Reposted by Gareth ConyardEducation Support @edsupportuk.bsky.social · 24/12/2025We're here for you this Christmas Eve 💙 Our free, confidential helpline is open 24/7 for everyone working in education - 08000 652 651. 📷 Art by Twinkl Resources 034
Reposted by Gareth ConyardEducation Support @edsupportuk.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed? Our free and confidential helpline is open tonight. We’ve been supporting education staff for over 148 years and understand the challenges you face. 📞 Give us a call - 08000 562 561 032
Reposted by Gareth ConyardEducation Support @edsupportuk.bsky.social · 07/12/2025Emotionally healthy teachers and education staff make better learning possible. Take time to look after your mental health - we can help. Contact us tonight, no matter what you're facing. We're here to listen 💙 📞: 08000 562 561 052
Reposted by Gareth ConyardCerys Turner @cerysturner.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Some food for thought… 045
Reposted by Gareth ConyardMosaic | Teacher Development Platform @mosaicpenrose.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Happening today at 2pm: Our Introducing Chorus online info session with Penrose Co-Founder Rob Caudwell. Still time to join if you’d like an overview of the project and the Spring 2026 pilot. 🔗eventbrite.co.ukIntroducing Chorus: Information Session | 18 Nov 2025Join us to learn how ITE providers can get involved in Chorus, a new project amplifying trainee teacher voices across England. 001
Reposted by Gareth ConyardFaine Greenwood @faineg.com · 30/10/2025This Mexican WWII poster is some of the hardest shit ever 362719572
Reposted by Gareth ConyardSchools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 19/09/2025⚠️ 'Many conspiracy theories are driven by highly emotive disinformation, sometimes supported by family. This is no easy thing we are asking teachers to do' @garethconyard.bsky.social reflects on the commission into countering conspiracy theories in schoolsschoolsweek.co.ukTeachers need help to combat conspiracy theoriesToo few teachers are equipped to deal with this growing issue affecting their classrooms, says Gareth Conyard 001
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 04/09/2025Given the proliferation of St George's Flags recently, and some of the clearly unsavoury connotations motivating some, it got me thinking: what are the alternative flag options? So I wrote a short blog. medium.com/@carduelis/w...medium.comWhat flag should you fly?August 2025 000
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 25/07/2025For anybody who works in the fast food area, I cannot stress enough how much of a killing this place would make in London burgermeister.com/locations/?l.... Just the most delicious food. Can somebody please open one up here? 🙏🏻🍔🍟🍺burgermeister.comLocationsBurgermeister Locations, Schlesisches Tor, Kottbusser Tor, Bahnhof Zoo, Eberswalder, Potsdamer Platz, Konstanzer, Berlin, Germany 000
Reposted by Gareth ConyardMosaic | Teacher Development Platform @mosaicpenrose.bsky.social · 28/05/2025Today at 2pm: Discover Mosaic for ITE providers. Track trainee progress, streamline admin and support mentors with ease. Book: mosaic.penrose.education/discover-mos... #ITE #ITT #EdTech #ManagementPlatformmosaic.penrose.educationDiscover Mosaic - Purpose-built platform for ITE providersDiscover Mosaic: the platform for ITE providers. Support trainees develop with structured mentoring, clear feedback and streamlined delivery. 001
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 23/05/2025An amazing day at the victory parade with my wonderful boy. Hopefully he will not have to wait another 17 years to see another one #COYS #Europachampions 040
Reposted by Gareth ConyardJohn Self @john-self.bsky.social · 20/05/2025RIP George Wendtyoutu.beCheers | S08E14 cold open | "They've even changed the panelling"YouTube video by JHew 11616223
Reposted by Gareth ConyardSam Gibbs @samgibbs.bsky.social · 14/05/2025On point in my view.The current theory of change for teacher/leader development-that expertise is held externally & evidence is all-sidelines the expertise and contextual understanding within the sector. Perhaps we should ask, if CPD doesn’t serve educators on the ground, who exactly is it serving? 043
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Getting appraisal right - ensuring it is truly developmental and trusted - can make the difference between keeping and improving somebody, or watching them become more frustrated and disengaged. In a world of recruitment and retention crises, it is so important to do it well 011
Reposted by Gareth ConyardSchools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 14/05/2025⏯️ 'The starting point for any review should be to ask teachers and school leaders what they need help with' @garethconyard.bsky.social and Sir Steve Lancashire schoolsweek.co.uk/the-review-i...schoolsweek.co.ukThe DfE is getting its review into leadership NPQs wrongThe ambition is good - but the means of getting there is just not right 021
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 06/05/2025I am delighted that our new FREE CPD Leadership Hub is now available! If you have any interest in professional development of teachers and school leaders, sign-up to get FREE access: FREE resources, a FREE reflection tool, a FREE 30 minute call with one of our expert Professional Learning Leads /1 121
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 03/05/2025If you ever want to question the value of a history degree then consider the dangers of people in power spreading guff for their own modern day purposes 100
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 28/04/2025This is an important part of the Schools Bill. It isn't anti-uniform, but helps to to make sure uniform is affordable for all and counter the rise in the number of branded (expensive) items. Do schools really need branded trousers, for example? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukSchool uniforms to change for four million pupils under plansThe government says it will save parents £50 a year, but retailers say it could end up costing more. 010
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 26/04/2025Just heard my first swifts! Not seen them yet 010
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Happy St George's Day! www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-...english-heritage.org.uk9 Things You Didn't Know About St GeorgeWe separate fact from fiction to try to get closer to the truth behind the legend of St George. 000
Reposted by Gareth ConyardJamie Schler @lifesafeast.bsky.social · 16/04/2025This whole billionaire-slash-model space tourist thing isn’t a victory for women at all. It's misogynistic and insulting. While NASA (kneeling to this administration) is erasing the real contributions, the true heroism, the incredible impact women have truly had on the Space Program and science. 25443128
Reposted by Gareth ConyardGood Law Project @goodlawproject.org · 16/04/2025On what is a really difficult day, here are some resources for our trans friends and allies. Solidarity 💜 goodlawproject.org/resource/sup...goodlawproject.orgSupport resources for our trans friends and allies | Good Law ProjectAt a time when anti-trans discrimination is rife and hate crime has reached record levels, it’s important to know what support is out there for trans, non-binary or gender-questioning individuals and ... 624452123
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 02/04/2025www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... I knew it!bbc.co.ukAlcohol drinking makes male fruit flies more attractiveAlcohol increases the release of chemical sex signals and makes males more attractive to females. 000
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 27/03/2025I think this is a sensible decision. Whilst I understand the attraction to prioritise in this way, these schemes have existed for decades (Liverpool has been a priority area in one way or another since the late 1960s) which rather suggests they are not actually that effective? 000
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 26/03/2025This is a really important reality for schools. Real-term cuts will have real world impacts... 000
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 21/03/2025It’s World Poetry Day so sharing this by Emily Dickinson. A reminder that, amidst the tragedy and darkness, the ability of the human soul to endure is remarkable. 010
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Well this is sad. I loved 5Star as a kid (Silk or Steel was the first album I owned) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukFive Star singer Stedman Pearson dies aged 60In a statement, Pearson's family confirmed he was being treated for diabetes and was on dialysis. 010
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 13/03/2025I am so pleased to be working with this excellent organisation. 021
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 09/03/2025So civil service reform is again being considered. Too often it is held up as some kind of magical panacea but it isn’t. To be clear, perfomance has long been part of the service so the only things that feels new is how its implemented. But there are risks… carduelis.medium.com/what-do-civi...carduelis.medium.comWhat do civil servant’s actually do? — Part Three: policy versus administrationSir Humphrey Appleby : Yes, yes, yes, I do see that there is a real dilemma here. In that, while it has been government policy to regard… 010
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Astonishing! First time I’ve ever seen a Red Kite in Hither Green! 110
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 04/03/2025For those who have not read @mariaconyard.bsky.social annual Oscar’s blog, here it is! medium.com/@mariaconyar...?medium.comMaria loves Oscars frocks 2025Annie (my now 14 and not such a little’un) and I really love a musical. On telly or on stage, we are both totally there for a… 000
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Happy St David’s Day!media.tenor.coma man with a beard says " it is spring "ALT: a man with a beard says " it is spring " 000
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 25/02/2025So sad to see the UK resile from its international development responsibilities. I know there are tough trade offs to be made, but hard to stomach anything being done at the expense of the very poorest and most desperate around the world. As a former DFID employee, I know the impact UKAID can make 020