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Mary Meredith

@marymered.bsky.social
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Meg, Rach & Josie’s mum. Assistant Director, Learning & Skills, Hull City Council. ADCS National Education Policy Committee member.

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Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
This 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.
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Peter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
The 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.
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Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
No 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...
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Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Disappointed that the curriculum review report doesn’t address the problem of the forgotten third, though I accept the need for evolution & not revolution.
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Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Is it hyperbolic to call this a national crisis? I don’t think so. schoolsweek.co.uk/i-dont-remem...
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Teachers reveal scale of Labour's school-ready promise
Almost 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.
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Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Here’s hoping your entry into 2025 feels like this! Happy New Year! 😁
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Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
Today’s view of “The most precious piece of architecture in the British isles.” (John Ruskin)
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Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Thorough analysis, except that the elephant in the room remains just that. #OGAT #ofstedchief schoolsweek.co.uk/whats-behind...
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What’s behind the rise in suspensions, and how to solve it
What can we learn from leaders who have got suspensions under control?
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Aaron King @9000lives.org · 29/11/2024
This 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/
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School admissions dashboard: How does your school compare? - The Sutton Trust
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Mr D Brian @dbrian2.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Some great advice here for supporting autistic children struggling with the school environment 👏👏👏 @stephen.tapestry.info www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
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SEND: why we don’t always need to sound the alarm about distressed students
Our first instinct when students are struggling can be to reach for additional support, but that might not always be necessary, writes Stephen Kilgour
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Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Placing more emphasis on schools as communities will benefit places as well as individuals. amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theg...
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The Guardian view on Bridget Phillipson’s sound advice: schools should focus on belonging | Schools | The Guardian
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Becky 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...
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Curriculum and Assessment Review - Department for Education - Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education
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Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
So today, at cross-phase heads, I quoted our SoS without cynicism. That, folks, is the tweet. #edusky
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Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Interesting 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.
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Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Feedback 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
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Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Ruth 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.
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Tes 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.
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Ofsted could inspect teaching as separate category in new inspections
Watchdog's draft proposal to assess schools' teaching as a standalone category amid recruitment and retention crisis has caused sector concern
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Hywel 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
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Sarah Johnson (was Dove) @phoenixedsarah.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
go.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
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Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
It’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
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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Just 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! 😊
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Mary Meredith @marymered.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
These 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!
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