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Frances Akinde

@inclusionht.bsky.social
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LA SEND Inspector/advisor Former Special school head now Education Consultant Trustee BAME Ed Network Co-Lead BAME Ed SEND CRED Anti Racist Schools Coach Assistive tech trainer Author BAANAB Artist- Art is for Life Anti-racism #Arsenal www.inclusionht.

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UCL Institute of Education @ioe.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
"Flourishing, functioning democracies must ensure that effective learning about our roles as citizens is embedded throughout education." Hans Svennevig @citizenshippgceioe.bsky.social reflects on the need for specialist Citizenship teachers, now more than ever. bit.ly/40P9WB6
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Caroline Keep @ka83k.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
So National Autistic Society responded to @tesmagazine.bsky.social article. One for you there @johngroberts.bsky.social. Accurate response tbh. bit.ly/4s20zu5
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Challenging misinformation about autism: using evidence to correct false claims
Dr Judith Brown is Head of Autism Knowledge and Expertise at the National Autistic Society. In this blog, she shares the latest evidence and research about autism to challenge misinformation in the ne...
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
There is “no evidence that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is overdiagnosed in the UK” and the condition could even be “underdiagnosed”, a team of experts has said www.itv.com/news/2026-03...
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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Investigation: Dozens of struggling schools enrolled in a £20 million turnaround scheme have been paired with experts based up to 269 miles away schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-advisers...
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DfE advisers RISE to the challenge (269 miles away)
One in 10 schools in improvement programme have been paired with advisers in different regions
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
🚨ON 16 MARCH PARLIAMENT WILL DEBATE A PETITION FOR BY-ELECTIONS TO BE TRIGGERED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN MP’S DEFECT Contact your MP NOW and ask them to attend and support the petition youtu.be/LPO_ZWlyb7Q?...
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🚨PARLIAMENT TO DEBATE A PETITION FOR BY-ELECTIONS TO BE TRIGGERED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN MP’S DEFECT
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Project FREE C.I.C. @projectfree.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
📢 FREE online event for educators with presentations from @inclusionht.bsky.social, The Black Curriculum and Samosa Media Explore how schools can use ‘the arts’ to (re)engage, inspire and motivate all our young people Sign up to join us ⤵️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
The most ambitious SEND training package in our country’s history. Every child in every nursery, school & college across England will be taught by staff who can support a range of needs. Labour is building schools where every child can achieve & thrive. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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£200 million to be spent on Send training for teachers
There will also be a new expectation for all staff in every school, college and nursery to receive training on Send
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Caroline Keep @ka83k.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Delighted do this podcsst with @inclusionht.bsky.social two openly autistic adhd educators talk all thing education, send crisis & neuronormative expectations. One to listen to and hilarious in places! open.spotify.com/episode/63yd...
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Caroline Keep | PhD researcher, teacher and previous department leader
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Frances Akinde @inclusionht.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
New blog post- its been a while :)
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Why Do We Still Compromise on Social Justice in Education?
I recently travelled up to Sheffield for a #CurriculumReview discussion with The National College. It was well worth the three-hour journey. There’s something about being in the room with people who care about education and want to see change—Emma Darcy, Matt Bromley, Joe Toko, Jonathan Ferstenberg, and finally meeting Eleanor Adams in person. Referencing the Big Questions During our conversation, I referenced Becky Francis’s essay, Towards Social Justice in Education: Contradictions and Dilemmas.
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Education Choices Magazine @edchoicesmag.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Speaking Out When It Matters Most What does it really mean to be an ally in education? Find out more: issuu.com/educationcho... @inclusionht.bsky.social #educationchoicesmagazine #educationcornerpodcast #EDIB #DEI #equality #diversity #inclusion #belonging #reading #allyship #change
Speaking Out When It Matters Most
What does it really mean to be an ally in education?

“For me, allyship is a daily practice. It’s about showing up, speaking up and speaking out when it matters most, especially when others stay silent. I wrote Be an Ally, Not a Bystander to challenge all forms of prejudice, discrimination and bullying in our school systems and to offer a practical, relational approach to change.” - Frances Akinde 👏🏼👏🏽👏🏿

To find out more, turn to page 32 of the Autumn edition! 🍁🍂🍁
https://issuu.com/educationchoicesmagazine/docs/education_choices_autumn_2025/32

#educationchoicesmagazine #educationcornerpodcast #educationchoices #education #EDIB #DEI #equality #diversity #inclusion #belonging #reading #allyship #change #BeanAllyNotaBystander #bookrecommendations #diversebooks #childrensbooks
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
#Allyship matters. Not just for students, but for school staff. Not just in theory, but in practice. Frances Akinde – @inclusionht.bsky.social – considers how we can model allyship in #schools & offers some practical ideas: buff.ly/cke0eKG #teaching #pastoralcare #teachers
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Allyship in the classroom and the school - SecEd
Advice for how teachers can model allyship in schools, including a number of practical ideas
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
#Allyship matters. Not just for students, but for school staff. Not just in theory, but in practice. Frances Akinde – @inclusionht.bsky.social – considers how we can model allyship in #schools & offers some practical ideas buff.ly/2htqA4U #teaching #pastoralcare #teachers
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Allyship in the classroom and the school - SecEd
Advice for how teachers can model allyship in schools, including a number of practical ideas
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Cerys Turner @cerysturner.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Just 6% of Sendcos feel able to complete their tasks during weekly working hours, according to @teachertapp.bsky.social As the daughter of a Sendco I can attest to this - a core childhood memory to regularly see my mum working v. late into the night! www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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Only 6 per cent of Sendcos can complete their tasks in work hours
The government’s SEND reforms must ensure that special educational needs coordinators get better support, say experts, as exclusive data reveals their ‘unsustainable’ workload
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
#Allyship matters. Not just for students, but for school staff. Not just in theory, but in practice. Frances Akinde – @inclusionht.bsky.social – considers how we can model allyship in #schools & offers some practical ideas buff.ly/2htqA4U #teaching #pastoralcare #teachers
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Allyship in the classroom and the school - SecEd
Advice for how teachers can model allyship in schools, including a number of practical ideas
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Antaine Mac Aoidh @antainemacaoidh.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
Fun at the Festivals and more with @lenniesaurus.bsky.social this week - catch it all and more on PotW at 1815 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... w/ @nataliehaynes.bsky.social @damedenisemina.bsky.social @jdcrawf.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social @kenchengceo.bsky.social @tds153.bsky.social #radio
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BBC Radio 4 - Pick of the Week, Len Pennie
Len Pennie presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
#Allyship matters. Not just for students, but for school staff. Not just in theory, but in practice. Frances Akinde – @inclusionht.bsky.social – considers how we can model allyship in #schools & offers some practical ideas: buff.ly/2htqA4U #teaching #pastoralcare #teachers
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Allyship in the classroom and the school - SecEd
Advice for how teachers can model allyship in schools, including a number of practical ideas
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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
🔬 'Teaching does not reflect diversity in the working-age or school-age populations - but the diversity of training applicants is high' Jack Worth presents new research from @thenfer.bsky.social and @mission44.bsky.social schoolsweek.co.uk/why-we-must-...
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Why we must improve teaching’s ethnic diversity – and how
Our new research shows more inclusive recruitment and retention is vital to solving the workforce crisis
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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Schools could use AI to help write letters to parents, give feedback to pupils and come up with ideas for lessons, new government guidance says Here's everything leaders need to know ... schoolsweek.co.uk/school-ai-to...
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Government AI guidance for schools: 9 key findings
Schools could use AI to help write letters to parents, give feedback to pupils and come up with lesson ideas
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
SecEd Podcast: #Autism in the secondary school. Our new episode considers how #teachers & #teaching staff can effectively support #autistic students – with great tips & dos/don'ts from our experts @pookyh.bsky.social @seainclusion.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social & BukkyYusuf
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The SecEd Podcast: Autism in the secondary school classroom - SecEd
An expert panel offers advice and tips for how teaching staff can support their autistic students in schools
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
SecEd Podcast: #Autism in the secondary school. Our new episode considers how #teachers & #teaching staff can effectively support #autistic students – with great tips & dos/don'ts from our experts @pookyh.bsky.social @seainclusion.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social & BukkyYusuf:
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The SecEd Podcast: Autism in the secondary school classroom - SecEd
An expert panel offers advice and tips for how teaching staff can support their autistic students in schools
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The Leaders Team @slttwinkl.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Leading expert and author Frances Akinde shares successful strategies for developing anti-racist policy and practice in schools ⬇️ www.twinkl.co.uk/l/it0yd @inclusionht.bsky.social #edusky
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Frances Akinde @inclusionht.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
I need to start writing on here.Seems like it's the place to be 🤔
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Sara Alston @seainclusion.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Lovely hour yesterday recording a podcast for @seced.bsky.social with @pookyh.bsky.social, @inclusionht.bsky.social and Bukky Yusaf about support children with autism in school. Please listen when it comes out.
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Dan Worth @dan-worth.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Interesting piece from COBIS CEO Colin Bell today on @tesmagazine.bsky.social about why the curriculum review must be mindful of the international impact of any changes it proposes www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
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Why the curriculum review must consider its international impact
Thousands of parents choose international schools delivering the English curriculum because of its quality and rigour - a reality that must not be overlooked, says Cobis CEO Colin Bell
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Prof. David Kitchener @davidbsky1.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
www.theguardian.com/education/20... Special Needs as a label suggests a group as somehow different to the majority. @inclusionht.bsky.social @inclusivejoeb.bsky.social @disasterstrat.bsky.social Schools measured by academic success rather than principles of justice creates inequality.
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The special educational needs crisis affects all our children | Letters
Letters: Dr Helen Care says we have to start looking at the wider picture and ask what schools are for, Helen Kinsey says it is a false economy not to be supporting the most vulnerable. Plus a letter ...
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HFL Education @hfleducation.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
A qualified SENCO with 20 years' experience working in various roles across educational settings provision and local authority, we’re delighted that @inclusionht.bsky.social will be joining us as a keynote speaker at our SEND Conference. More info: hfl.mobi/SENDConf25BS #SEND #edusky #academicsky
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National SEND & Inclusion Conference @sendconf.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
📣Speaker Announcement It's time to announce our first headline speaker at #SENDCONF25. We're really very excited to have the incredible @inclusionht.bsky.social with us. Frances' session will explore 'Creative Solutions for Truly Inclusive Classrooms' Tickets: www.sendconference.org
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Jon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · 16/10/2024
"the intervention effects didn’t vary according to whether they were delivered in a small group, one-to-one or who implemented them" Fascinating chat with Prof Jo Van Herewegen on what works (and doesn't) for SEND interventions - loads of insights for schools www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
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Why your SEND intervention isn’t working
A new research review and toolkit explores the increasing attainment gap for pupils with SEND and why evidence-informed practice isn’t making it to the classroom
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Jon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · 02/10/2024
➡️ Speech and language is in crisis - what can schools do next? The S&L crisis is not a Covid blip, it is a long-term problem that is damaging the outcomes of too many children and schools are being left to cope alone. A critical long read this morning www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
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Speech and language is in crisis - what can schools do next?
Speech and language challenges in schools are at a critical point, but causation and solutions are complex, finds Zofia Niemtus. So, what should schools be doing?
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Keven Bartle @kevbartle.bsky.social · 19/09/2024
NEW POST on regional variations in reports from inspections conducted in 2023-24. Intriguing differences in numbers inspected, outcomes, changes and - perhaps most importantly - the need to improve comments. @ssatuk.co.uk www.ssatuk.co.uk/blog/minding...
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Minding the Gaps: How inspections in 2023-24 differed by region - SSAT
In the past week, I have been looking at the regional variations in the 2023-24 inspection data with some interest and so I wanted to share them with you. Hopefully you will find them fascinating too.
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Frances Akinde @inclusionht.bsky.social · 14/09/2024
Interesting. The funding is very attractive too for trusts that GAG pool. Something for special schools that are considering this to be cautious of. #SEND #education #schools @SchoolsWeek schoolsweek.co.uk/schools-look...
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Schools look to SEND trusts over rising pupil need
Mainstream schools increasingly looking for 'specialist help' to deal with youngsters' needs
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Velda Elliott @veldaelliott.bsky.social · 12/09/2024
Delighted to share the new Lit in Colour report out today www.penguin.co.uk/lit-in-colou... The message is: change is possible. And we love to see it.
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Frances Akinde @inclusionht.bsky.social · 14/09/2024
Ormiston academies trust to be first to ban mobile phones across its schools. Interesting. apple.news/Avl57aHoOQb-...
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Academy chain with 35,000 pupils to be first in England to go phone-free
Exclusive: Ormiston academies trust says impact of smartphones on learning and mental health has been ‘catastrophic’
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Frances Akinde @inclusionht.bsky.social · 11/09/2024
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Mel B among Britons taking fight against afro hair discrimination to parliament
World Afro Day campaign urges MPs to update Equality Act to make afro hair a protected characteristic
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Ed Finch @edfinch.bsky.social · 08/09/2024
My article in TES on my concerns about widespread adoption of AI to plan on our behalf. www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
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AI tools for planning lessons? It just won’t work
The government’s move to use AI to help teachers with workload is well-meaning, but fundamentally misunderstands the process, writes Ed Finch
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Frances Akinde @inclusionht.bsky.social · 06/09/2024
I found a really good ALTtext generator. Free for first 25 pictures then £2.34 for 50 credits. Small price to most for accessibility. No excuses now 😊 #AI #accesibility #ALTtext #inclusion alttext.ai
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AltText.ai: The AI Alt Text Generator
Automatically generate image alt text using AI. Integrations for WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, Chrome, Contentful. Full developer API.
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Frances Akinde @inclusionht.bsky.social · 06/09/2024
A reminder of the importance of safeguarding and why internet safe search filters on school equipment for staff as well as pupils needs to be in place. Unfortunately having a clear DBS check can just mean they haven’t been caught yet. 🤮#safeguarding www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Eton College music teacher banned after searching ‘gay little boys’ on work laptop
David Goode admits remorse over his actions but an investigation found there was a public interest in banning him from teaching for life
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Jon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · 04/09/2024
What will the Ofsted Report Card look like when it starts being used in September 2025? We don't know for sure, but the model used by the police and fire services are already influential on early thinking. Really useful piece ⬇️ www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
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Ofsted report cards: could police and fire systems point the way?
Ahead of government and Ofsted consultations on a new school inspections system, Tes looks at whether other parts of the public sector offer some clues as to how it might look
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John Dickens @johndickenssw.bsky.social · 02/09/2024
This is an interesting move. The chief executive title I don’t think is particularly helpful for trusts as it just sounds too businessy One person I spoke to today suggested chief education officer might work better
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John Dickens @johndickenssw.bsky.social · 04/09/2024
Super analysis from @samanthajbooth.bsky.social and @fftedudatalab.bsky.social - new inspections will give parents a more positive picture, as many schools had one or more better sub grades than their overall judgement Will be difficult to distinguish for a parent between the old RI and Good now
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 03/09/2024
Breaking: #Ofsted has revealed its response to the Big Listen consultation, with proposed inspection reforms including: 🔸 A new inspection framework 🔸 A new focus on inclusion 🔸 A Monday-only school notification policy Here's everything you need to know… (1/3) www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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Ofsted’s Big Listen response: all you need to know
Schools can expect a new inspection framework and more scrutiny over how inclusive they are, as part of an Ofsted ‘evolution’ announced today
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Bernie Bernard @whatmakesaman.bsky.social · 02/09/2024
Teenage boys are being targeted with violence and misogyny by social media algorithms. Article from the BBC exposing how TikTok, Instagram and others target teenage boys with specific content. That’s why media literacy and #PSHE / #SRE sessions are vital. #misogyny www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Social media: Why algorithms show violence to boys
An insider tells the BBC why teenage boys are being targeted with extreme content.
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Frances Akinde @inclusionht.bsky.social · 01/09/2024
The UKs first teacherless school. All teachers replaced by AI and VR. The only subjects they cant teach through AI are Art and Sex Ed. 😳#EduSky #AI #Education news.sky.com/story/uks-fi...
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UK's first 'teacherless' AI classroom set to open in London
A private school in London is opening the UK's first classroom taught by artificial intelligence instead of human teachers. They say the technology allows for precise, bespoke learning while critics a...
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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 30/08/2024
An interactive panel session which aims to be long on ideas and short on theory. #AI #TeamEnglish #EduSky Free online englishassociation.ac.uk/ai-for-engli...
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AI for English students (24 September 2024, 16:45 - 17:30) | The English Association
We support the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of English at all levels of education, from early years to further and higher education and beyond.
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Sarah Johnson (was Dove) @phoenixedsarah.bsky.social · 30/08/2024
www.noisolation.com/uk/articles/... Difficulties of a child feeling anxious about attending school can be further exacerbated by challenges within the wider system beyond that of education..long waiting lists for mental health services, & lack of specialist support for SEN..." #EduSky #thisisAP #SEN
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“The barriers to school attendance are often not particularly well understood
Education inclusion specialist Sarah Johnson gives guidance for students with EBSNA
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Jon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · 30/08/2024
@beckyfrancis.bsky.social writes exclusively for @tesmagazine.bsky.social detailing what she and her panel will - and will not - be looking at in the curriculum and assessment review This is commendable transparency and a very useful outline from Becky. www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
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Becky Francis: what the curriculum and assessment review will and won't do
Writing exclusively for Tes, Professor Becky Francis explains how she will approach leading the curriculum and assessment review
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Frances Akinde @inclusionht.bsky.social · 30/08/2024
Workers to gain right to a four day week. Some schools will say ‘not reasonably feasible’ applies to them but others have implemented flexible working successfully. This will be interesting. #EduSky #education #schools apple.news/AOXtZKOnnR6a...
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Workers to gain right to a four-day week
Package championed by Angela Rayner and unions to let people ‘compress hours’ will leave businesses ‘petrified’, warn Tories
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Frances Akinde @inclusionht.bsky.social · 30/08/2024
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Private special needs schools accused of letting down children
A pupil who says she was repeatedly restrained took her independent special school to court.
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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 29/08/2024
🖥️ The competition watchdog has closed a probe into England’s largest school management information system provider, saying intervention is 'not currently needed'
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Competition watchdog closes probe into SIMS
CMA concludes ongoing intervention would be 'unlikely to have further positive impact on the sector'
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