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Mrs Mc

@mrsmch.bsky.social
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Junior school teacher - always found in the classroom - currently loving life in Year 5. Science, art and DT lead.

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Amjad Ali @trythisteaching.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Last year I wrote my book- A Little Guide for Teachers- SEND in schools. bit.ly/amjadalibook the reviews/blogs/podcasts about it have been overwhelmingly good- check it out?
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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Below are just a few of the picturebooks I've included in the assembly overview. There are some incredible books being published at the moment, books that need to find a home in our classrooms and school libraries.
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Amjad Ali @trythisteaching.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
New Year gift of a whole day CPD by me, for FREE to a school with above average PP, SEND, EAL AND is coastal or rural! Ideally not part of a large MAT. PLEASE DM your figures. Primary/Secondary! Please repost?
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Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Still no luck getting a placement. Shares (still) appreciated, and any contacts that may be able to help with this would really, really be appreciated!
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Sophie Bartlett @missiebee.bsky.social · 02/10/2024
Are there any secondary SENDCOs I could DM please? #EduSky
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Ed Finch @edfinch.bsky.social · 18/09/2024
Wednesday is traditionally #FFBWednesday over on the other place. Shall we try it over here? Who should we be following? Who should be following us? We target support at headteachers but we are also interested in aspiring and ex headteachers, school staff, governors, policy makers and others.
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a penguin with a egg on its head is standing on a beach .
ALT: a penguin with a egg on its head is standing on a beach .
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Tracey Thorn @traceythorn.bsky.social · 18/09/2024
I'm not doing very well at being on all the platforms at once! But I will at least try to post my writing here. Latest column, on the loneliness of long term illness www.newstatesman.com/back-pages/2...
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Long-term illness is not a battle to be “won” – it’s a weight to carry forever
You can’t truly share in pain, or suffering; you can’t share stays in hospital, or scans, or drug treatments.
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Christopher Such @suchmo83.bsky.social · 06/09/2024
There seems to be fair bit of discussion at present about the breadth of the primary curriculum. A while back I wrote this on the subject, and I think it might still be relevant: primarycolour.home.blog/2021/06/20/t...
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The A4 Curriculum
Imagine a primary geography curriculum that included loads of interesting stuff, but sought principally to ensure the following: children know that geography is the study of how people and places inte...
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Sophie Bartlett @missiebee.bsky.social · 05/09/2024
My pals over at @teachsleeprepeat.bsky.social are looking for some tutors (🔗 below if you’re interested) #EduSky
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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 31/08/2024
If you don't have any luck getting Oasis tickets, I've still got a few left for the Building A Classroom Reading Culture sessions I'm running next term. Happy to have Wonderwall playing in the background if that helps. www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/jon-biddle...
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Amjad Ali @trythisteaching.bsky.social · 01/09/2024
The great summer of discontent lead to many moving over to BlueSky. Lots have settled in. And it really does look and feel good here. Let’s hope it continues with the new term!
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Mr.Wilson 🐩🌍👊🏻👊🏽👊🏿 @thestudentleads.bsky.social · 01/09/2024
Primary teachers - save your time and engage your learners with morningchallenge.co.uk We’ve got morning starters for every day of the year, for three different age groups + loads more. Grab a free trial today and start the new year with a brilliant new routine 😍
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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 30/08/2024
I do like the fact that you actually get to see replies on #bluesky but especially the lack of trolling and the general positivity in them. Thanks all. 😊♥️
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Katie Finlayson @learnwhatyoulive.bsky.social · 30/08/2024
I have 89 survey responses, and for some reason this is a deeply unsatisfying number. Don't suppose anyone sat exams as a home educator this year and wants to answer about their experiences?
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Kate Owbridge @kateowbridge.bsky.social · 30/08/2024
You know how some kids will have had a horrendous holiday so we don’t do “what I did in my holidays” writing any more? Some staff will have had the same. Be mindful of who you ask what to……
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Mrs Mc @mrsmch.bsky.social · 30/08/2024
Sharing the story of an amazing and determined ex pupil. Lovely family always ready to support us in school. www.itv.com/news/meridia...
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Sophie Bartlett @missiebee.bsky.social · 29/08/2024
Long shot - anyone got any resources to go with the PKC Sound unit? (Y4 science) #EduSkyPrimary
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Sally Doherty @sallywrites.bsky.social · 20/08/2024
If any year 4/5/6 teachers, TAs or librarians would like my ⭐️AUTHOR LETTER⭐️, I'd be happy to email it to you. I’m also offering 25% off signed copies of my books plus a letter and postcard for schools this week only. Please comment if you’re interested ☺️ #edusky #primaryedusky
A photo of Toby and the Silver Blood Witches book and an author letterA photo of Toby and the Wizards of Wildhaven book and an author letterSupporting quotes from teachers
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Mr Pughsley @scottpughsley.bsky.social · 29/08/2024
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Ed Finch @edfinch.bsky.social · 27/08/2024
Brilliant podcast about the experience of ADHD from Mark Steel and Shappi Korsandi. Not the usual content from this pod which is usually a satirical lefty political thing - this is a long, relaxed and insightful chat that I learned a great deal from. open.spotify.com/episode/1kjH...
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Spotify
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Ian Eagleton @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social · 26/08/2024
Hi UK teachers/schools/librarians! I’ve got ONE signed and dedicated copy of my spooky book to giveaway! No need to follow me - this isn’t Twitter, dahhlings - just share/tag some pals and I’ll choose a winner on 30.8.24! #EduSky #PrimaryEduSky #BookSky #Skybrarians #UKEd #KidLit
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Paul B @paulgb60m.bsky.social · 27/08/2024
This came out from the EEF this morning. Perfect timing for the new school year and well worth a read #EduSkyPrimary ⤵️ 💡 If you’re beginning to prepare for the new school year, take a look at this blog about how teachers can adopt purposeful new habits. Read more: ow.ly/4f1650T4knn
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EEF blog: Five teacher habits for a new school year | EEF
A useful starting point for schools seeking to develop powerful new teacher habits.
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Sophie Bartlett @missiebee.bsky.social · 26/08/2024
Have always wondered why ‘for’ is a coordinating conjunction when it basically means ‘because’, but ‘because’ is a subordinating conjunction. Anyway, found this explanation and I can’t believe I didn’t think of it before 🤯 grammar is mad english.stackexchange.com/questions/56...
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Rachel Rizzuto @rachelrcreates.bsky.social · 26/08/2024
Look at this list, and there are lots of great reasons to check out this book! But the one that's caught my eye is the exploration of OCD - something that could have dramatically changed my life if I had picked up such a story at a much younger age. Put in a purchase request with my library! 🤞
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Steph R @eenalol.bsky.social · 26/08/2024
Curious whether any other schools have videos of calculations on their websites/links to YouTube? It’s something I’d like to do and I’d love to see examples or chat it through with someone who does it! #EduSky #PrimaryEduSky
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Ian Eagleton @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social · 21/08/2024
Hi UK teachers/schools/librarians! I’ve got FIVE signed, dedicated and personalised postcards to giveaway! No need to follow me - this isn’t Twitter, dahhlings - just share/tag some pals and I’ll choose some winners on 23.8.24! #PrimaryEduSky #Skybrarians #EduSky
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Catriona Moore @catrionamoore.bsky.social · 23/08/2024
Tickets are available if you fancy being in the audience for this discussion. Looking forward to participating. www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtour...
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Woman's Hour: Is the SEND system working? | Shows and tours
Woman’s Hour hosts a special one hour programme in the iconic BBC Radio Theatre in London investigating how mothers are bridging the gaps in the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) syste...
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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 23/08/2024
I know lots of people use “Rose Blanche” when they study World Wars but here is a blog of other picturebooks I would use, all are true stories, wonderfully told and illustrated. They are powerful and moving and about the small actions that make a difference. smithsmm.wordpress.com/2023/12/29/u...
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Using picturebooks to broaden understanding…Books for studying World War 2.
Just thought I’d put together a collection on picturebooks I would use if I were teaching World War II. In the past I’ve used a range of books to expand understanding about subjects. However the fact ...
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Gem Liz K. @retrogem.bsky.social · 23/08/2024
Still need help from #gardening peeps 🎄🥑🌱🌲🪴
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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 22/08/2024
Have just finished rewriting the overview for a weekly picturebook assembly which focuses on equality, diversity and inclusion. It's still a work in progress but please feel free to use and adapt. All shares appreciated! The link is on my Padlet: padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...
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Mr.Wilson 🐩🌍👊🏻👊🏽👊🏿 @thestudentleads.bsky.social · 22/08/2024
Introducing something new this year - A ‘Wall of Positivity’ where the kids can leave messages of kindness for friends, talk about the good stuff, and share happiness! What could possibly go wrong? If you’ve got some display inspiration, share it below 👇😍
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Steph R @eenalol.bsky.social · 22/08/2024
For anyone who needs it, there’s loads of free resources on my blog - just click Teaching Resources! www.alittlebutalot.com I am thinking about bringing my blog back! #EduSky
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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 22/08/2024
It's been interesting to watch the different dynamics that new people bring when joining Bluesky. It seems like some have simply replicated their edutwitter TLs which is obviously fine but maybe a missed opportunity? Bluesky is much more diverse in terms of interests than the old place!
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Toria Bono @toriabono.bsky.social · 22/08/2024
Huge thank you to @mr-n-wood.bsky.social who helped me to create the #TinyVoiceTalks feed 🎉🎉🎉🎉 bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Mr T does Primary History @mr-s-tiffany.bsky.social · 21/08/2024
#FFBWednesday Hi everyone! Happy to chat about all things primary history. Currently working as a primary school teacher, writer, author, lecturer and some other stuff :)
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Emma Turner FCCT @emmaturner75.bsky.social · 19/08/2024
My latest blog post. This one about classroom seating layout, and display. thinkingflexibly.com/2024/08/19/t...
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The other educator in the room
There is much written about reducing extraneous cognitive load. A quick google will reveal hundreds of posts, articles and research papers exploring the need to keep distraction and distracting enviro...
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Emu Hp @emuhp.bsky.social · 19/08/2024
Hello folks. I have an IRL very very good friend who is going to be going through a divorce quite soon. They're on here & read my shit so this will help. Anyone any useful advice wrt divorce where there are no kids/no property/no assets however joint/disputed debts? Plz repost/chip in as apt, ty x
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Helen SEND @helensend.bsky.social · 19/08/2024
Hi Lynn 👋🎊👏🎉🤗🥳 #send #sendfamily
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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 18/08/2024
Last chance to book! Tomorrow (Mon 19th Aug), Richard Ruddick and I will be delivering an online session (10-00 to 11-15) about building a school reading culture and using graphic novels in the classroom. Lots of book talk and recommendations! Info here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-a...
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Caroline Spalding @mrsspalding.bsky.social · 15/08/2024
I made a starter pack for those fleeing #EduTwitter and joining #EduSky which should let you find a bunch of good people. go.bsky.app/HQHD4R1
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Amjad Ali @trythisteaching.bsky.social · 17/08/2024
Have teachers taken over BlueSky yet? @bsky.app #EDUSky #Teaching If you see this, why not say hello and drop me a follow! Here’s a link to my FREE T&L toolkit- TryThisTeaching.com/toolkit Packed full of ideas! #UKED #EduSkyPrimary #EDUSkySec
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Try This Toolkit
Use the SEARCH bar or click on TAGS to find something specific. Otherwise, scroll down and find something to Try and Refine! [learn_press_profile]
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Ed Finch @edfinch.bsky.social · 17/08/2024
We're all Tiny Voices on Bluesky as we build this new community. Let's see if we can keep this one equitable and make sure everyone's voices are listened to. I'm Ed Finch. Teacher, ex-headteacher, lover of stories. Co-founder of #BrewEd and hoping to see that return.
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Claire Platt @claireplatt.bsky.social · 16/08/2024
I’m seeing a few posts from folks gearing up for their first headship in September. Here is a blog of a few tips that I hope you will find helpful. 😊 www.claireplattcoaching.co.uk/post/prepari... #Edusky #Headteachersuk #primarysky #eduskyprimary #headteachers
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Sophie Bartlett @missiebee.bsky.social · 17/08/2024
For anyone in Y4-6 using the NCETM PD materials in maths - across the last few years, I’ve adapted the PPTs and made matching worksheets for a lot of the teaching points. Hopefully you’ll find something useful there! #eduskyprimary missiebee1.wordpress.com/2023/02/09/n...
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NCETM PD resources Years 4-6
If you use these resources and find them useful and would like to buy me a coffee in return, I’d really appreciate it ☕️ Last year, I used the NCETM PD materials with my class. I made PPTs & accompany...
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Mr.Wilson 🐩🌍👊🏻👊🏽👊🏿 @thestudentleads.bsky.social · 16/08/2024
Morningchallenge.co.uk is home to a primary school morning challenge for every single day of the year, for three different age groups. Save precious time, engage your learners and start your day productively 🥳❤️🥇 #ks2 #primaryschool #edtech #resources
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Mr.Wilson 🐩🌍👊🏻👊🏽👊🏿 @thestudentleads.bsky.social · 16/08/2024
One hour on Bluesky - compared with X, my feed has gone from racism, animal cruelty and misogyny to cats and classrooms.
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a man is sitting in a car with his eyes closed and says living with yourself on the bottom
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