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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Check out @markcreasy.bsky.social ’s ‘6 Quick Things’ all about Primary Teaching – some great advice in here for saving you time, effort and energy! buff.ly/PvdRFWJ 📘 You can find more tips in Mark’s book, Independent Thinking on Primary Teaching: buff.ly/wKc4SjK #edusky #EduskyPrimary

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Six Quick Things on Primary Teaching | Independent Thinking

How can all teachers save time, energy and money in the primary classroom whilst also improving attainment? Associate Mark Creasy shares his Six Quick Things

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Olaf Falafel @ofalafel.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

*points to menu* “Excuse me I think there's a typo, it says Deaf by Chocolate” *waiter removes Malteasers from his ears* “Sorry what was that?”

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Andrew Jones FCCT @jonesedu.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

@markcreasy.bsky.social I haven't read this, but as I am revisiting homework as part of my school's SDP and research agenda, I will definitely do so.

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Andrew Jones FCCT @jonesedu.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Presentation: Homework With Impact: Why what you set and how you set it matters (researchED London Conference 2022) #edusku #uked #homework www.researchgate.net/profile/Andr...

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Andrew B. Jones | Achievement

See this researcher's achievement on ResearchGate.

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Independent Thinking @itlworldwide.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Worth a Saturday morning read

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Mark Creasy @markcreasy.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

@itlworldwide.bsky.social Here's an interesting report about a study into mobile phones and their impact. It's not the final answer, but certainly asks more questions and provides possible future insights to be explored www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Phone bans in schools don't help grades or health, study suggests

It is the first study to look at school phone rules, alongside measures of pupil health and education.

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Olaf Falafel @ofalafel.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

When I first found out that the amusement park took pictures of me on their rides without my permission I was fluming.

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Mark Creasy @markcreasy.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

#Edcautors today January ends, whether it's been 'dry', 'vegan', some other variation of 'new year, new year' or none of these - what have you done for yourself this month? If the answer is #survive, don't you deserve more/ better? I agree with @itlworldwide.bsky.social #thereisanotherway

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Independent Thinking @itlworldwide.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

“our children are near the top of the global leagues when it comes to the mechanical skill of reading but near the bottom when it comes to 'reading for pleasure’.” www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce: Children's happiness at risk due to decline in reading for pleasure

The children's laureate says a "recession in children's happiness" is caused by a decline in reading.

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Olaf Falafel @ofalafel.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Disco was discovered in 18th century Wales by Erthwynn Dann-Fyre

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

✨ The first episode of the new Rethinking Education on podcast is out now! ✨ Tune in as @rethinkingjames.bsky.social introduces his new co-host, @realdavidc.bsky.social! 🎙️ www.rethinking-ed.org/the-real-dav... We’re so excited for the new era of this podcast – with lots of CHP authors involved!

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Introducing our new co-host, (The Real) David Cameron!

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Mark Creasy @markcreasy.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

#Educators remember #Mindfulness and #selfcare come in many forms - what are you doing this weekend?

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Mark Creasy @markcreasy.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

#educatora to plagiarise Janet Jackson What have you done for YOU lately? #mindfulness #selfcare

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Mark Creasy @markcreasy.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Primary educators, still ploughing ahead in the same old way? Why not try something different - and maintain (or improve) incomes and your time & sanity? What about not costing you money? Try my book full of handy hints - recommended by people who know! #thereisanotherway

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Greg Proops @gregproops.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Tony Slattery May he find peace❤️ #TonySlattery

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HWRK Magazine @hwrk-magazine.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

The latest edition of HWRK Magazine is here! Written by teachers for teachers, it is jam-packed with strategies for developing curriculum, improving pedagogy, supporting SEND students and much more. You can read it here: hwrkmagazine.co.uk/read

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Independent Thinking @itlworldwide.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

This week, we’ve seen the secondary school that improved behaviour by cutting the number of rules and the primary school that improved behaviour by punishing less #thereisanotherway

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Mark Creasy @markcreasy.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

As my 16-month sojourn on Guernsey draws to a close, time for one last sea swim. Whether it's grey and cold (like today) or gloriously sunny and warm(er), this has been fantastic for #MentalHealth #Mindfulness & #selfcare still, on to new challenges!

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Alice Keeler @alicekeeler.com · 08/01/2025

⚓ In a teacher-centered classroom, students are the crew. In a student-centered classroom, they’re learning to captain their own boats making decisions, solving problems, and steering their learning journey. How do you guide students to make decisions for the classroom? 🚢 #EdTechCruise

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Alice Keeler @alicekeeler.com · 08/01/2025

⚓ Not all sailors navigate the same way, & not all students show their learning in the same way. Varied assessments like projects, portfolios, and discussions give students multiple ways to demonstrate what they know. How do you chart different paths for showing their learning? 🚢 #EdTechCruise

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Jeremy David Engels @jeremydavidengels.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Well said my friend! I’m a professor and a mindfulness teacher inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh, and as Thay often said, Happy Teachers Can Change the World. Take good care!

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Mark Creasy @markcreasy.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

New year, new you? How's the #Mindfulness going having started back? For too many teachers, #self-care is neglected, but how can you fill someone else's bucket if yours is overflowing?

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Mark Creasy @markcreasy.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Empowering feelings today. The first ever start of term not as a teacher, having left the classroom at the end of Autumn Term. The possibilities for me are numerous and I'm excited by the future!

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buzz lightyear from toy story is flying through the air with the words and beyond behind him

ALT: buzz lightyear from toy story is flying through the air with the words and beyond behind him

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Independent Thinking @itlworldwide.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

It's Thunk Thursday in our sleigh ride though Five Thoughtful Festive Thunks. Here is one that open up all sorts of conversations about colour, colours and what it means to us... #Xmas #Colour #Bias

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Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Took the kids to sing at our local care home and totally underestimated the joy and happiness this small act of kindness would bring - not just for the kids and the residents, but for me as well.

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Olaf Falafel @ofalafel.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Don't fall for the 'Deep-fry your money in batter' investment plan - that's how I frittered away my savings.

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Pam Jarvis @drpam.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Many edu people have been pointing out for 10Y+ that England has this problem, &have taken a huge amount of abuse on ‘EduTwitter’ for it. Some of us were even surveilled by the Tory DFE for so doing- @ruthswailes.bsky.social. Time to lance this abscess. #EduSky www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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What kind of society would willingly traumatise its children in the name of education? | John Harris

As claims about practices in two flagship London academies are investigated, it’s time to stop and think about what schools are really for, says Guardian columnist John Harris

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Speech Bubbles CIO @speechbubblescio.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Great drama lessons are #Oracy in action

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MꙬse Allain @mooseallain.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

There’s a version of this going round on Facebook. Here’s the original. It’s by… me! Furthermore, if you like it, I can draw one for you! www.worldofmoose.com/products/evere…

Cartoon: two men chatting. One, holding something in his hands says "I've made a model of Mount Everest”. The second asks "To scale?". He replies "No, just to look at".

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Olaf Falafel @ofalafel.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

🎅🏻 🏴‍☠️ 🎤

A sort of Venn diagram showing Pirates, Santa and Gangster Rappers with YO HO HO, HO HO HO and YO HO respectively.

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Joolone @joolone.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

If I’m tempted to simplify my journey across Teaching & Learning’s terrain, I’ll resist. I’d miss too much. Better to ‘criss cross’ its landscape, absorb the scenery, vary the view. Maybe pick up some gems and have more to give on arrival.

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Sarah Watkins @minilebowski.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

I love Roberts radio's anti-racist strategies...😉

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Brian Moore @brianmoore666.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

During Covid lockdown, if you had family round on Christmas Day the police could force their way into your home and make them return to their own homes. Does anybody know if this service is still available and, if so, do you have to book it?

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Mark Creasy @markcreasy.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Today's swim conditions certainly blew the cobwebs away! #mindfulness #wellness #stormdarragh

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Barnes & Noble @barnesandnoble.com · 06/12/2024

Choose empathy. Read.

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Ian Timbrell @itimbrell.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

It’s been a fab day back in the home office. Arranged to visit two schools to deliver LGBTQ+ inclusion training, arranged a speaker to deliver some workshops on how LGBTQ+ people can become parents, and caught up with the puppy! Now time to get a Christmas tree!

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Mark Creasy @markcreasy.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

I'd been looking for something new to listen to and discovered this on BBC Sounds - great for teachers too. Lots of detail and well packaged!

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Olaf Falafel @ofalafel.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

What do rock and roll pandas eat? A wop bop a loo bop a wop bamboo

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Independent Thinking @itlworldwide.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

If you want to book our amazing EYFS Associate @ruthswailes.bsky.social in 2025 then be quick! Only available dates left are Sept 26 and 29 Oct 23 Nov 10, 14, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27 Dec 9, 10, 11. More about Ruth's work plus contact details here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/rut...

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Ruth Swailes | Independent Thinking

Ruth Swailes - Nationally-recognised expert on Early Years and Foundation Stage. Ruth is a trainer, speaker and author, helping schools improve EYFS teaching.

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Independent Thinking @itlworldwide.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

On a commuter train to London. The only people in ties are school children. Get them ready for what they’ll have to wear to work, they say…

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Hannah Wilson ACC FCCT FRSA @hannahwilson.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

My pleasure - it looks fab! Trying to juggle my diary to attend too. :-)

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Olaf Falafel @ofalafel.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Whenever I visit my other Nan I get an electric shock and my hair stands on end - she’s moved into one of those static homes.

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Jordan Smigelsky 🇨🇦🇨🇳🇰🇷🇬🇧🇹🇷 @jsmigel.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I've begun creating short and sweet Canva tutorial videos for teachers and students in G3 to G5. Hoping these bite-sized videos help with up-skilling photo and video editing and bring out even more student creativity with Canva. Coming 🔜 to YouTube #CanvaEdu #EduSky #EdTech

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