Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 21/08/2025This surprised me, until I read the report. The headline applies to primary schools & certainly in Hull the outcomes of disadvantaged are very strong where there are high proportions (which is most schools) The reverse is true of secondary - in schools with lower numbers of FSM, they do better. 020
Reposted by Mary MeredithPeter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 18/08/2025The 18 year old daughter of an immigrant from the Philippines, who lives nearby, is going to Oxford University. Yet another example of the drive and ambition of the children of first generation immigrants. Their contribution to the country is immense. 614124
Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 10/06/2025No child should be made to feel like a failure in school. Jamie Oliver’s personal insight into the experience of dyslexic pupils last night was heartbreaking. There’s hope though: committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...committees.parliament.uk 110
Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Disappointed that the curriculum review report doesn’t address the problem of the forgotten third, though I accept the need for evolution & not revolution. 010
Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 27/02/2025Is it hyperbolic to call this a national crisis? I don’t think so. schoolsweek.co.uk/i-dont-remem...schoolsweek.co.ukTeachers reveal scale of Labour's school-ready promiseAlmost half of parents are not concerned if teachers spend time toilet training children, as a new survey reveals the task of Labour’s ‘school ready’ pledge. 010
Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 01/01/2025Here’s hoping your entry into 2025 feels like this! Happy New Year! 😁 130
Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 26/12/2024Today’s view of “The most precious piece of architecture in the British isles.” (John Ruskin) 110
Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Thorough analysis, except that the elephant in the room remains just that. #OGAT #ofstedchief schoolsweek.co.uk/whats-behind...schoolsweek.co.ukWhat’s behind the rise in suspensions, and how to solve itWhat can we learn from leaders who have got suspensions under control? 021
Reposted by Mary MeredithAaron King @9000lives.org · 29/11/2024This is a fascinating look at secondary school data. How closely does the FSM rate in school match the FSM rate in the catchmenta area? www.suttontrust.com/school-admissions-dashboard/suttontrust.comSchool admissions dashboard: How does your school compare? - The Sutton Trust 011
Reposted by Mary MeredithMr D Brian @dbrian2.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Some great advice here for supporting autistic children struggling with the school environment 👏👏👏 @stephen.tapestry.info www.tes.com/magazine/tea...tes.comSEND: why we don’t always need to sound the alarm about distressed studentsOur first instinct when students are struggling can be to reach for additional support, but that might not always be necessary, writes Stephen Kilgour 032
Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Placing more emphasis on schools as communities will benefit places as well as individuals. amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theg...amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.orgThe Guardian view on Bridget Phillipson’s sound advice: schools should focus on belonging | Schools | The Guardian 020
Reposted by Mary MeredithBecky Francis @beckyfrancis.bsky.social · 22/11/2024• Today is the last day to complete the Department for Education’s Curriculum and Assessment Review. Help us to shape a new curriculum that is fit for the future and sets up every child for a bright future in work and life. consult.education.gov.uk/curriculum-a...consult.education.gov.uk Curriculum and Assessment Review - Department for Education - Citizen Space Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education 22114
Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 20/11/2024So today, at cross-phase heads, I quoted our SoS without cynicism. That, folks, is the tweet. #edusky 010
Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Interesting thought around SENCo training. An inspirational head I worked with not only offered 40 SEN places within his internal provision, he also ensured every member of his SLT completed what was then the SENCO Award. With the right values, inclusion is way more possible than some would have it. 022
Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Feedback from yesterday’s workshop. We’re not there yet in my mind, but the government’s Opportunity Mission has enormous potential to accelerate the progress we’ve already seen in Hull. I’ll be talking about this at cross-phase heads tomorrow. #trauma-informed 000
Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Ruth dropped out of school in Y8 with autistic burnout. At today’s Preparing for Adulthood event, they shared their recovery story & what enabled them to get back on the education horse, a full 4 years later. The adjustments were small, but the listening & coproduction, that was Big. 010
Reposted by Mary MeredithTes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Tes was the first to break the news of the new plans for Ofsted report cards on Thursday - our story is now fully updated with all the various elements that have come to light since.tes.comOfsted could inspect teaching as separate category in new inspectionsWatchdog's draft proposal to assess schools' teaching as a standalone category amid recruitment and retention crisis has caused sector concern 065
Reposted by Mary MeredithHywel Roberts @hywelroberts.bsky.social · 12/11/2024@creativestar.bsky.social is now on @bsky.app! She is the absolute expert on outdoor learning and this is one of her classic texts. Highly recommended! @itlworldwide.bsky.social @crownhousepub.bsky.social 54415
Reposted by Mary MeredithSarah Johnson (was Dove) @phoenixedsarah.bsky.social · 14/11/2024go.bsky.app/5nygzU2 a starter pack to help those from PRU, AP and hospital educations to connect with one another. If you work in the sector - can you let me know to add you #thisisAP 7118
Reposted by Mary MeredithGeorgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social · 15/11/2024It’s BACK! And on BlueSky! Friday’s #SENDSky (pls RT) For everyone who parents/supports/teaches children with Special Educational Needs & disabilities (SEND) How to join 👍 Like & RT this post ✍️ Reply with your bio & ‘#SENDSKY’ 😃 Follow all the lovely people 👥 Tag friends Grow your network 5410662
Reposted by Mary MeredithSue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Just a reminder for newskies that we make the algorithm here so it's helpful to post, like and repost as you pass through. You won't get notifications when someone shares your share so you do have to get used to doing it without that dopamine hit. It's just for the sheer community goodness of it! 😊 13636157
Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 16/11/2024These are exciting times in #education. We have a commitment to ‘profound reform’ from our new SoS. We need to be talking about it so I’m hoping to find my old Twitter tribe in here! 060