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Dr Helen J Williams 🇪🇺🇵🇸 @helenjwc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This is an excellent piece from @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social on fallout from the abject failings of current @ofstednews.bsky.social research. Together with practical suggestions of how this should be dealt with: evidenceandpolicy.home.blog/2026/09/16/a...

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

My excellent children got accused of ‘living in a lesbian paradise’ this week by their unhinged homophobic family member. So I made them this. Would be a real shame if this became a thing. www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Le...

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"Lesbian paradise" Boxy T-Shirt for Sale by lrs27

Buy "Lesbian paradise" by lrs27 as a Boxy T-Shirt.

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Werbeniuk @werbenuik.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

It's mildly embarrassing to be honest (the bloke seems like one of those tedious "office joker" types to me), but it did produce this nice line from the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

This point needs to be made over and again: The main purpose of wealth taxes should not be to raise revenue. That's a small and secondary benefit. The main purpose should be to *reduce the fortunes of the ultrarich*. Why? Because those fortunes present a massive threat to democracy and public life.

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

In my new article 'What might constitute research misuse in knowledge brokering and how might Ofsted’s 2021 mathematics ‘research review’ be considered as an example?' I consider the issue of research misuse in knowledge brokering. #KnowledgeBrokering #ResearchMisuse

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

My article is published today in Evidence & Policy, entitled What might constitute research misuse in knowledge brokering and how might Ofsted’s 2021 mathematics ‘research review’ be considered as an example? bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I am beyond excited to unveil the outcomes of my latest project: four brand new maths songs for children ages 3-6, alongside animated videos, gestures, song notes, and a reading list. Read on for more about the project, or visit tappymathematics.com to see for yourself!

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Coming soon: four free songs, videos and classroom resources designed to support mathematical thinking in children aged 3–6. Because mathematical ideas like repeating patterns, zero, properties of rectangles and tempo can be (and should be!) joyful, musical and playful. 🎵 #EarlyYearsEducation

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Can songs help young children engage with mathematical ideas? The Tappy Math(s) project brings together educators, researchers, musicians and animators to create free, research-informed resources for children aged 3–6. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement! 🎶 #KnowledgeMobilisation #ITeachMath

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Research shouldn’t be stuck in journals and books. My latest funded project, Tappy Math(s), explores how we can take high-quality mathematics education research and turn it into practical, engaging resources for families and educators. Resources coming soon! #ResearchImpact #KnowledgeMobilisation

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

It’s the final day of #The100DayProject and this one completes 100 portraits! Who could it be? And what could be the final hidden connection?

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Here is penultimate portrait for this year’s #The100DayProject - who do you think it might be?

A portrait in peach, green and light blue of a woman turned away, looking worried, against a violet background

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Here is today’s portrait sketch- can you guess who it might be? #The100DayProject

A sketch of a young woman in mint, gold and violet

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Here is today’s portrait sketch - a gentle one in soft green. Who do you think it could be? #The100DayProject

A sketch of a woman with a bob looking gently away from the camera in green coloured pencil with a hint of peach and blue.

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Here is my portrait sketch for today- who do you think it could be? #The100DayProject

A sketch of a man with close cropped hair and a black suit and tie, adjusting his tie, against a pink background.

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Here is today’s portrait sketch. Who do you think it is? #the100DayProject

A sketch in reds and peaches of a man with damp hair staring intensely.

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Here is my portrait sketch for today- who do you think it is? #The100DayProject

A sketch in coral and teal inks of a woman with ling hair smiling with dimples

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

It’s the final eight days of #The100DayProject- and one last connection to guess. Here is today’s sketch- who do you think it is?

A sketch of a woman with large curly hair and a pleasant smile, in blues against an orange scribbly background.

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Here is today’s portrait sketch from beginning to end- can you guess who it is? Seven portraits this week, all with a connection… can you guess it?

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Here is my portrait sketch for today - number 91 of 100! Can you guess who it is? #The100DayProject

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SteveH @sghendricks.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

I am delighted to say my new paper is published, entitled 'The emerging evidence around the cognitive costs of learners outsourcing thinking to artificial intelligence (AI) tools.' You can read it in the Chartered College's journal Impact online, or here: lnkd.in/e9xr3PKP

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Here is today’s portrait sketch- can you guess who it is? #The100DayProject

A sketch in lilacs, pinks and pale yellows of a woman with bobbed hair and a jacket

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Here is my portrait sketch for today- can you guess who it is? #The100DayProject

A sketch in red coloured pencil of a person with curly hair smiling widely.

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Here is my portrait sketch for today- who do you think it could be? #The100DayProject

A sketch in coloured pencils of a black man in a black suit and tie wearing circular black glasses and smiling gently.

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Here is my sketch for today! Who do you think it could be? #The100DayProject

A scribbly sketch in pins and reds of a woman wearing a one shoulder top and looking directly at the audience

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

It’s another week of the #The100DayProject and a new theme to guess. But first- who do you think it could be?

A cartoonish line drawing of a woman in peach and pinch with teal highlights.

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Here is today’s portrait sketch - who do you think it could be? Seven portraits this week, all with a connection. Can you guess it? #The100DayProject

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Here is my portrait sketch for today! Who do you think it could be? #The100DayProject

A watercolour sketch in purple of a person looking intensely at the camera.

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Here is today’s portrait sketch (number 83 of 100). Who do you think it is? #The100DayProject

A sketch in scribbly pens of a person with spiky hair smiling.

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

A scrappy little magenta pen sketch today- who do you think it could be? #The100DayProject

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Here is today’s portrait sketch! Can you guess who it might be? #The100DayProject

A pen sketch on a white background of a man in a suit jacket intensely talking and gesturing.

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Here is my portrait sketch for today- can you guess who it is? #The100DayProject

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Welcome to a new week of #The100DayProject and a new secret connection between the subjects! But first, time to guess: who do you think it could be?

A monochrome sketch in black or on white paper of a female-presenting person with back hair.

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Here is the last portrait sketch of the week, in layered inks. Who do you think it could be? What do you think this week’s connection is? #The100DayProject

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Here is today’s portrait sketch- who do you think it could be? #The100DayProject

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

A gentle pencil sketch for today! Who do you think it could be? #The100DayProject

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

A scribbly sketch in coloured pencil today. Who do you think it could be? #The100DayProject

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Here is today’s portrait sketch! Who do you think it could be? #The100DayProject

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

@the-independent.com Got the AI editors in? Because this is really poor. And of course the LLMs will pick it up and start using it more..and so the slip is recycled.

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Good morning! Here is today’s portrait sketch in coloured pencil. Who do you think it could be? #The100DayProject

A coloured pencil sketch of a man without hair wearing a jacket and looking directly at the camera

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

It’s a new week and a new hidden connection! Here is today’s scribbly marker pen portrait sketch- who do you think it could be? #The100DayProject

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Here is today’s last portrait sketch for the week! Who do you think it is! Can you guess the connection this week? #The100DayProject

A cartoony sketch of a woman in a long dress and bonnet saying ‘Just a nurse, huh?’

Seven different portrait sketches in different media

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Here is today’s portrait sketch in forest green watercolour. Who do you think it is? #The100DayProject

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Here is my portrait sketch for today in watercolour. Who do you think it is? #The100DayProject

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Here is today’s portrait sketch in crimson watercolour- who do you think it could be? #The100DayProject

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Here is my portrait sketch for today- who do you think it could be? Acrylic paint on ink. #The100DayProject

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