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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Ginny Bootman has started a podcast! With co-host Dr Sarah Moseley, this is where inclusive education meets real-world practice: buff.ly/mhwhvE2 📙 Ginny’s book, which offers SENDCOs 113 tips for building relationships, saving time and changing lives, is available at: buff.ly/1YaBzUS

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Catching up with Sarah and Ginny

Podcast · Sarah and Ginny · Welcome to Catching up with Sarah and Ginny, the podcast where inclusive education meets real-world practice. Dr Sarah Moseley, literacy and SEND specialist, and Ginny…

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

It's Outdoor Classroom Day! 🌿 Today, classrooms around the world are taking learning outside. If you're joining in, download this free resource by @creativestar.bsky.social for an activity on finding calm in nature: buff.ly/f2f2TqM Find more activities like this in #DirtyTeaching: buff.ly/Em34F0e

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Teachers, prepare for Remembrance Day with this free assembly plan from Teachwire: 'What can the world learn from the poppy fields of Flanders?' ⬇ buff.ly/fCuN9wy 📚 Extract from @willryan3.bsky.social's book, ‘Twenty-First Century School Assembly and Classroom Activities’: buff.ly/YcwSXMI

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Remembrance assembly for KS2/3 – What have we learnt?

What can the world learn from the poppy fields of Flanders? This Remembrance assembly answers this important question...

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Planning ahead for Outdoor Classroom Day? 🌳 Teaching outdoors doesn't have to be complicated. This free resource from @creativestar.bsky.social offers a ready-to-go activity that helps children connect with nature & find calm: buff.ly/f2f2TqM Find more like this in #DirtyTeaching: buff.ly/Em34F0e

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Don’t miss @itimbrell.bsky.social's virtual book launch with Belonging Effect (formerly Diverse Ed)! This event is an opportunity for teachers, school leaders & governors to gain insights from the book about how best to approach #LGBTQ+ belonging in the classroom. 📆 Nov 17 at 4pm 🔗

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More Than Flags and Rainbows - Virtual Book Launch

Join us to celebrate the publication of Ian Timbrell's book.

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

New edition alert! 🧠 Andrew Curran's The Little Book of Big Stuff About the Brain is back, now with bonus content on educational psychology by Alice Moore. Get this accessible, light-hearted guide to how our brains really work from Independent Thinking Press: buff.ly/pckndmS

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

If you’ve enjoyed any titles from Independent Thinking Press, we would greatly appreciate your feedback! Please take a moment to leave a review on Amazon and Goodreads to help others discover these great books.

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Another fantastic review of #BecauseofYouThisisMe by @jazampawfarr.bsky.social! Thanks Chris 😊 This unmissable book is a celebration of the everyday heroes in our schools and a reminder that small actions have profound impact. Order your copy from Independent Thinking Press at: buff.ly/l1o6uQo

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

ICYMI: The revised edition of The Little Book of Big Stuff About the Brain by Andrew Curran published this summer!

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

In her exclusive interview with Natalie Hood (@heard-edublog.bsky.social) for Twinkl’s QE Insights, @jazampawfarr.bsky.social explores the importance of leading with empathy & developing a relational approach to behaviour in schools. 💙 Read part 1 of this inspiring 2-part series at: buff.ly/lb6mqxa

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Have you ordered your copy of #BecauseofYouThisisMe by @jazampawfarr.bsky.social yet? Check out these amazing comments from Natalie Hood's review! 👇 Keep an eye out for Natalie's interview with Jaz, coming to Twinkl's 'Quality Education Insights' soon! 📚 Order your copy at: buff.ly/G03QXZq

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Wonderful news – Juliet Robertson's poetry reading from her Scotland Outdoors interview was chosen as James Crawford's Pick of the Week! buff.ly/R0GcBp9 Her full interview with Rachel Stewart on BBC Sounds covers her career in outdoor education, poetry & living with terminal cancer: buff.ly/LdZ5eMK

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Pick of the Week - James Crawford - BBC Sounds

James Crawford presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

'When times feel tough, please remember you could be saving a child's life... just by being you' – from @jazampawfarr.bsky.social's letter to #EverydayHeroes in schools in the latest issue of @teachprimarymag.bsky.social (p.17): buff.ly/ZB5Nd8v 📚 #BecauseofYouThisisMe is out now: buff.ly/G03QXZq

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Over the past few years, we've shared a Thunk a week on our social media during term time—thanks to a collaboration with @crownhousepub.bsky.social and Thunks creator @itlworldwide.bsky.social. (For the uninitiated: #Thunks are philosophical questions designed to make your brain hurt!)

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Teaching isn’t just a job - it’s a human art. Botheredness is a movement for educators who care deeply, reflect often and teach with heart. Explore the new site 👉 buff.ly/W6pnUS9 @hywelroberts.bsky.social #Education #TeacherLife #EmotionalIntelligence #Botheredness

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Juliet@Blood Lines @blood-lines.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Thank you Radio Scotland Out-of-Doors programme for creating a podcast from our blether about outdoor learning, impact of the outdoors on ourselves and much more. Listen at www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #outdoor #learning #education #cancer #geese #poetry #blether #leukaemia

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BBC Sounds - Music. Radio. Podcasts

Listen without limits, with BBC Sounds. Catch the latest music tracks, discover binge-worthy podcasts, or listen to radio shows - all whenever you want.

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Excited to be at the @nationaledshow.bsky.social with @itimbrell.bsky.social today! Come see us at stand 33 to chat all about building #inclusive schools 📚

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

The theme of this year’s #NationalPoetryDay is play – and in #BloodLines, Juliet Robertson shows us what it means to play and dance with feelings. Through poetry, she reminds us that even our darkest emotions can be met, moved with and accepted.

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Don't miss Ginny Bootman on the Beat Teacher Burnout podcast! She shares her journey as a #SENCO + practical ways to protect wellbeing & keep children at the heart of everything: buff.ly/ltpZ4wt 📙 For more time-saving & burnout-busting advice for busy SENDCOs, discover Ginny's book: buff.ly/z3Xqfl9

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EP : 64 SENCO Secrets: How to Stay Sane and Love Your Job

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Independent Thinking @itlworldwide.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Like Gavin and Stacey and American democracy, all good things come to an end. Here are all 142 of the Thursday Thunks we and @crownhousepub.bsky.social posted over the last few years though. Fill yer boots! www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/al...

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All the Thursday Thunks | Independent Thinking

How do you get students thinking for themselves? How do you get them to think creatively, critically and philosophically? These 142 Thursday Thunks will help.

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Catch @itimbrell.bsky.social on the latest episode of The Queer Economy podcast, where he talks about moving from 20 years in teaching to founding More Than Flags and Rainbows 📻: buff.ly/aa8GDUy 📚 For more on creating truly inclusive schools, see Ian's new book: buff.ly/iUTgAVr

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Ian Timbrell: Redefining LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Education and Community

In this episode of The Queer Economy, host Ben Ferney sits down with Ian Timbrell, founder of the UK nonprofit More Than Flags and Rainbows. Ian shares his journey from 20 years as a teacher and…

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Juliet@Blood Lines @blood-lines.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Delighted to see another positive review about #BloodLines esp. the comment "Unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, community, and college/university library cancer and medical issues..." #cancer #poetry #AML #bloodcancer #ScottishPoetry #newbook #creativewriting #haematology #oncology

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

@blood-lines.bsky.social has shared 7 essential principles for outdoor learning in Scottish schools in her new Tes magazine article - from mentoring to residential trips. Read it in full here: buff.ly/qD75xW8 📚 You can find more ideas in her books #DirtyTeaching and #MessyMaths.

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Tune into the Talking Inclusion Podcast to hear @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social & Ellie Costello discuss why too many young people don’t ‘fit’ the current school model - and how we can design equity in, not bolt it on: buff.ly/WgdTbHa 📖 Read more in #SquarePegs: buff.ly/8pRNDK5

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“Square pegs, round holes” with Ellie Costello

Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton · Episode

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

"Because of You, This is Me is not just a memoir — it’s a rallying cry." What a fantastic review of @jazampawfarr.bsky.social's book on @headteacherchat.bsky.social's School Leader platform - thanks, Jonathan Coy! buff.ly/NuuqVmO Have you read #BOYTIM yet? You can order copies at: buff.ly/d74Pl2H

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Delighted to see #BloodLines by Juliet Robertson (@blood-lines.bsky.social) reviewed in the Midwest Book Review! This moving poetry collection exploring her journey with cancer offers comfort & hope, plus all royalties go to charity. 👉 Read more: buff.ly/4S5j2ZF 📖 Get the book: buff.ly/n7GJYHV

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Independent Thinking @itlworldwide.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

If you thought cogsci was the only neurological sci in town, think again. This book is full of insights about how we tick from a paediatric neurobiologist and amazing human being. We even got him to do the illustrations himself! Caution: includes the L-word.

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

#BeyondCompliance by Delyth Lynch has a brand-new cover! Still coming this October, this book is full of wisdom that will make children securer, DSLs happier, schools safer, and the world better. 📚 Learn more and sign up to get notified when the book is published: buff.ly/cRGOgrM

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

An update from Juliet about her wonderful poetry collection, #BloodLines, landed in our inbox last week! You can read in on her Substack here: buff.ly/zEbcCXU Great to hear that it’s been popular at the Scottish Poetry Library too – we we’re thrilled to get this picture of the it on their shelves.

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Get ready to see your brain in a whole new light! #TheLittleBookAboutTheBrain breaks it down in a way that’s both entertaining and enlightening! Perfect for anyone curious about how their mind works. Find out more here: buff.ly/OAVwd3G @itlworldwide.bsky.social

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Newly Revised for 2025! 🧠 Dr Andrew Curran’s much-loved book, The Little Book of Big Stuff About the Brain is back, now with an extra chapter on educational psychology! Take a fun, accessible journey into how your brain works with this light-hearted little book - available now at: buff.ly/OAVwd3G

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Find out how to build a culture of exceptional #relationalpractice at @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social’s new LIVE event this September! @itlworldwide.bsky.social

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

@itimbrell.bsky.social joins Ben Whitaker & Steven Hope on the Edufuturists podcast 🎙 A brilliant chat on creating school cultures where everyone feels safe, seen & supported: buff.ly/XCcR61A Learn more about improving #LGBTQ+ provision in Ian’s book, #ItsMoreThanFlagsandRainbows: buff.ly/XPK7E4q

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Tune into Ginny Bootman on the SENDCast with Dr Sarah Mosley & Dale Pickles! This third instalment of the four part series is all themed around ‘Early Print Concepts and Literacy Readiness’. 🎙 buff.ly/PkT9ESA

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Independent Thinking @itlworldwide.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

“Look, it’s me-I’m a superhero!” And when it comes to LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools, he really is!! 🌈 Book @itimbrell.bsky.social for RSE, diversity & inclusivity training + check out his book: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/ian...

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Wow! #SquarePegs is included in Tes magazine's #SEND and inclusion reading list! buff.ly/zXKfakk 📚 Start the new school year strong with this ultimate guide for inclusivity, compassion and fitting in. Available at: buff.ly/w0MoHL5 @itlworldwide.bsky.social

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SEND and inclusion: a recommended reading list

Margaret Mulholland shares her recommended reads on equitable school leadership and how to further develop your inclusive practice

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Independent Thinking @itlworldwide.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

New Associate Alert! 🚨 Welcome Patrick Cozier @calmleadership.bsky.social to the Independent Thinking family! With 19 years of headship, he shares a blog on Imposter Syndrome-and there’s more to come, including his book with @crownhousepub.bsky.social! Read here: tinyurl.com/bdfvxrfb

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Confronting Imposter Syndrome | Independent Thinking

How do you deal with imposter syndrome as a school leader? Associate and experienced headteacher Patrick Cozier shares strategies to silence that inner critic

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Juliet@Blood Lines @blood-lines.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

This is a brilliant book and every school needs a copy... challenges a lot of myths and assumptions but positive about changes in practice.

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Catch up on part two of @itimbrell.bsky.social’s podcast episode with @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social on Thinking Deeply About Primary Education 🎧 After laying down the groundwork for #LGBTQ+ inclusion in part one, this time, Ian explains how we can successfully put theory into practice: buff.ly/hji30qi

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More Than Flags and Rainbows: Part Two – From Foundations to Implementation

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Find out how to build a culture of exceptional #relationalpractice at @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social’s new LIVE event this September! @itlworldwide.bsky.social

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Looking forward to sharing the updated version of The Little Book of Big Stuff About the Brain by Andrew Curran with you! Until then, it is still available in eBook format for you to enjoy: buff.ly/eAGGPdN @itlworldwide.bsky.social & @itpressuk.bsky.social

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The Little Book of Big Stuff About the Brain

The true story of your amazing brain

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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Coming soon. #TheLittleBookOfBigStuffAboutTheBrain takes you on a journey through where our understanding of the brain comes from, and why our thoughts are such a complex wonder. Find out more here: buff.ly/6vgom7c #BigStuffAboutTheBrain #BrainFacts @independentthinkingworldwide

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