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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A6 It's so interesting seeing the thread here and how many responses have relational work at the core of them

heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A6 Reflective practice is most powerful when it's reciprocal.Joint reflection helps partners make sense of different perspectives, identify opportunities for enhancement, and build a culture of mutual learning. #LTHEChat

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A5 often overlooked is the additional time & complexity involved in TNE. Workload tariffs aren't a perfect solution, but they can help recognise the effort required to build relationships, work across contexts, & sustain partnerships. Thatshould also be visible in promotion and recognition processes

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A4#LTHEChat it's important not to underestimate the value of learning from those already involved in TNE. Mentoring, communities of practice, and conversations with partner colleagues can help demystify processes and build confidence far more quickly than working through guidance documents alone.

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

yes, having a clear view of time plans for the various aspects of this (prep, relationship building, travel, delivery etc etc)

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A3 Different legal contexts shape so much of our day-to-day practice, often in ways we don't stop to think about. One thing I value about TNE is how it makes you step back and examine those assumptions, really helping to "make the familiar strange". #LTHEChat

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

yes and an awareness of legal and cultural differences and how these might underpin and inform various aspects of our practices (and there may be difference here)

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A2- Really agree with this. For me, the value comes when curriculum conversations become two-way exchanges. Partner colleagues bring expertise and perspectives that can challenge and enhance the curriculum for everyone involved, not just make it locally relevant. #LTHEChat

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A1 one that feels like a genuine collaboration rather than a contract. Both institutions share responsibility for quality, student experience, and continuous improvement, with trust, open communication, and mutual respect at the centre.

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Hello All, Looking forward to learn from discussing this topic 🙂

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Really looking forward to it and seeing many of you there!

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

A6- One concrete step: start small and start now. E.g. ,review one reading list item, assessment brief, or learning activity through an anti‑racist lens, and don’t worry/focus on 'getting it wrong' - certainly not if it prevents you from doing anything at all!

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

A5- Ongoing support can come from a variety of sources such as protected time, staff development/professional learning, spaces to encourage data‑informed reflection, and CoPs where diverse voices (staff and students) can share, reflect, learn, challenge, and lead together over time. #LTHEchat

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

A5 - Sustaining (ongoing work) anti‑racist practice needs a variety of factors- such as energy, focus, and shared leadership. #LTHEchat

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

like building live lists - co constructed with students- as it often produces some new and interesting resources from differnet perspectives

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

A4- In many ways, e.g., co‑reviewing/ co-creating curricula, shaping assessment, sharing lived insight, co‑creating resources. Acknowledging that what feels authentic varies by context, but essentially it’s rooted in trust, reciprocity, and real influence -- not consultation alone. #LTHEchat

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

A3- common barriers include discomfort, fear of “getting it wrong,” and perceptions of challenge to disciplinary norms #LTHEchat

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

A2 a practice I've seen = reviewing reading lists for diverse scholarship #LTHEchat

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

an anti‑racist curriculum is one that actively challenges racism in how knowledge is produced, taught and assessed; centering equity, critical reflection, diverse perspectives, and student partnership across disciplines. #LTHEchat

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Hello! #LTHEchat It's a lovely evening here (just outside Cardiff). Looking forward to this evening's chat

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

A6- value= isn’t just in outputs—it’s in the relationships, shared language, and trust that CoPs build. That’s the foundation for long-term institutional change, Impact = when members say: ‘I wouldn’t have solved this without the CoP.’ That’s value you can’t always measure, but you can feel.

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

A5- Silence is a signal. If engagement drops, check in. Maybe the format needs tweaking—or the focus needs realigning. Keep it purpose-driven. When members see how the CoP helps them solve real problems, they stay engaged

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Yes- agree. Rotating leadership roles helps secure fresh energy, new ideas, and shared ownership keep CoPs vibrant and evolving

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Yes!! Evaluating the CoP and being mindful of this so we don't end up shouting to the echo chamber. Asking and reviewing-- hard to reach/ easy to ignore

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

A4 #LTHEChat I have seen some CoPs - like #LTHEChat -embrace a mix of face-to-face and online platforms, synch and asynch, to try to offer as much flexibility in who contributes and when (noting time differences, caring commitments etc may prevent some from engaging synchronously)

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

A2 yes, agree, there's important considerations here, especially when we are trying to embrace collaboration. How can we best create, manage and sustain CoPs without someone taking a lead/gatekeeping role?

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

A2 #LTHEChat I really like this point. Thinking carefully about accessibility is an important consideration - who's in/excluded in the space

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

A2 #LTHEChat love this idea- I recently hear of a similar approach but with a focus on podcasts - good to have a mix to embrace UDL. I think that having themed discussions can be useful for encouraging participation

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

A1 -Yes! totally agree with this - so important that it is a safe, inclusive and engaging space to enable this to happen

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

A1 agreed, I think this impacts on the [sustained] energy and engagement

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

yes, I think that evolving organically and having shared goals is a key

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heatherpennington.bsky.social @heatherpennington.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Evening All! :) I'm Heather and joining from a sunny Cardiff

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