Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 14/04/2026I have this odd thing where my in-laws didn't want me to call them Mr or Mrs (too formal), but also were not comfortable with first names. I've been married over 20 years, and I still have to call them Maria's Dad or Maria's Mam (or now Grandma and Grandad). I've never used their first names 010
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 31/12/2025Rising cost of Purrr-trol? …. I’ll get my coat 130
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 010
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Ta! And for more insights see mine and @nansiellis.bsky.social book on how to make better education policy that explores some of these tensions! 010
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Hmmmm. Well no surprise I disagree a bit here I guess! One issue being that civil servants don’t get to put their side across in the same way. Also feels selective: advisors focus on SoS priorities so they feel like the most important thing. But the world keeps turning in other areas 100
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Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 29/11/2025Presumably she would argue that Boris Johnson couldn’t be an MP then as he was born in New York? 060
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
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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 · 05/09/2025See - a good argument for more homeworking! 😀 You don't actually end up trying to physically move civil servants! Those leading on the equalities brief were particularly vulnerable to being punted around Whitehall 020
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 05/09/2025MoG changes always complicate things. I remember that towards the end of the last Labour government they happened so regularly that officials hadn't changed from one MoG processes before the next kicked in! 100
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 · 25/07/2025This is excellent if you’ve not happened upon it yet open.spotify.com/album/5yuG2L...open.spotify.comRecomposed By Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four SeasonsMax Richter · Album · 2014 · 18 songs 240
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
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 26/06/2025'Storm Bigoil' sounds like a detective in a pulp fiction novel: "Storm Bigoil walked into the bar and warily eyed the clientele. His eyes settled on a tall blonde leaning on the cold marble counter, little knowing that she was the mysterious dame, Humidity Rising, who was paying for his services." 100
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 particularly proud of our new online modules on CPD leadership. Rooted firmly in evidence, created with teachers and school leaders, they offer meaningful advice and guidance on things that can make a difference in your school right now. Each is 90 mins to complete and costs just £79! /2 000
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 · 03/05/2025Not all about body count obviously but still … 000
Gareth Conyard @garethconyard.bsky.social · 03/05/2025I think those in the former USSR might have something to say for example 100
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 ... 624462123