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Dawn

@newlydawned.bsky.social

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Mum, headteacher, owner of furloughed school dog. Love our school. Work with amazing people. Happy days.

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Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · 18h

Network - I'm trying to track down some photography A-Level experts! Is this you? Or a colleague, perhaps? I'm looking to support a trainee teacher, bringing them resources and further PD opps to support their practices. Can you help?

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

This is a great development. I know 2 people whose drinks were spiked. It’s unbelievable what people have to guard against just trying to have a night out. www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

New sniffer dog team to detect drugs used in spiking

Thames Valley Police and Hampshire Police say the specially trained dogs will help protect students.

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

My husband reckons this might be the world record ‘headteacher the night before download day’ sleep score!

Apple Watch sleep score showing 98/100

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Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Well it’s no wonder we can’t agree on anything in politics. Or indeed look to new ideas. Vanilla?

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Gemma Clark 🧿🕯️ @gemmaclark.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

The male Lionesses are on fire 🔥

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Hannah R @missradders.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Sad that we have to but please flood SM with messages like this tonight.

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I have never heard of this happening. Wow! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?

Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.

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Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Loved this one: Minute Cryptic - 8 June, 2026 "Retraced DNA obtained by saliva to castle grounds?" (7) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (124,933 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

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Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Got it off the definition but had to watch the video to understand part of the wordplay! Minute Cryptic - 29 May, 2026 "That man? In love with you AND me? Despicable!" (7) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 3 under the community par (100,658 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

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Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Really liked this one Minute Cryptic - 25 May, 2026 "Mike's neighbours secure a place in Charlie's neighbours' flat" (5) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (56,218 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

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Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

An unusual success of late. Minute Cryptic - 18 May, 2026 "Becoming aware of what toothpaste on a cake is?" (8) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 3 under the community par (116,448 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

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Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

It had to happen at some point! Wordle 1,785 1/6 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Took me all day but it was worth the pondering! Minute Cryptic - 13 April, 2026 "Homebody cut short island-hopping?" (5) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 3 under the community par (115,748 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

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Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

A real issue here is the expectation the big headlines have left parents with, compared to the reality of the two TAs a secondary can afford from the funding.

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

This one just jumped out at me. This has been a better week. Hope it continues! Minute Cryptic - 15 March, 2026 "A vehicle behind another vehicle!" (7) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (74,440 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

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Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I thought I’d show you my new cushion. The one I bought. For my sofa. Where I sit.

Cockapoo asleep in dog bed, head resting on turquoise cushion

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Finally a good result! Minute Cryptic - 2 March, 2026 "Creepy stalker from Los Angeles follows stars, wants our bodyguards gone?" (9) ⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 1 hints – 3 under the community par (39,900 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

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Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Information coming out at half term reminds me of the hell of covid. Staggering to the end of term with neither acknowledgement or gratitude only to have your break tainted by the next layers of hell.

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

IT IS NOT RAINING!

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

There is no better feeling than when an ex-student comes to school for a catch up and delivers a gift: a personally designed t-shirt celebrating our School of the Year award. Thank you Jordan for our amazing Dodici Otto design. Easily the coolest item of clothing I have the pleasure to own.

Headteacher and former student holding T-shirt

Close up of t-shirt showing school motto and School of the Year award

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Finally one that jumped out at me after a couple of chemically torturous days! Minute Cryptic - 3 February, 2026 "Ground uneven! Pesky mole!" (3) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (42,925 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

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Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Naively I had no idea you could vote for one party and if your MP changes party your vote moves with them. Seems rife for underhand manipulation. And very insulting. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Suella Braverman accuses Tories of betrayal as she defects to Reform UK

The MP was unveiled as Reform's latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally, bringing the number of the party's sitting MPs to eight.

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

After a rough few days I finally get one in reasonable circumstances! Minute Cryptic - 15 January, 2026 "Last lecture of course to teach overworked pupils?" (3,6) ⚪️🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 1 hints – 2 under the community par (41,060 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

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Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Went down all the wrong routes with this. Minute Cryptic - 12 January, 2026 "7-Eleven uniform among ugliest uniforms" (5,4) ⚪️🟡🟡🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 3 hints – 2 under the community par (35,898 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

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Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

How was this so dreadful? But also so obvious. Off for a beer with my friend hindsight. Minute Cryptic - 7 January, 2026 "i’m eyePAtched!" (5,5) ⚪️🟡🟡🟡🟡🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 5 hints – 2 under the community par (89,353 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

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Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Absolute epic fail today. Minute Cryptic - 3 January, 2026 "Way? No way! Way. Way?" (3) ⚪️🟡🟡🟣🟣🟣 🤝 3 hints – matched the community par (47,718 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

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Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

We have just finished the cheeseboard and I feel complete panic.

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Christmas kisses! 🥰

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

This was a lovely one. Minute Cryptic - 24 December, 2025 "Prancer prances, adorning exterior of tree for Jesus, perhaps" (9) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (40,343 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

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Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicest...

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'Ambitious' Leicester school wins major national award

More than 200 schools were nominated in the category

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

I hope everyone is safe, but also, is anyone teaching irony tomorrow? COP30 climate talks evacuated after fire breaks out www.bbc.com/news/article...

COP30 evacuated after fire breaks out

Thousands of people are attending the UN climate talks in Brazil.

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Has anyone’s video stopped working? Mine goes to random things since yesterday. Minute Cryptic - 17 November, 2025 "Girl swapped clothes with boyfriend for a lark, perhaps?" (4) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 1 under the community par (32,388 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen. Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Feeling very proud to share this from today’s local paper: www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicest...

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Leicester school shortlisted for national award

There were more than 200 nominations in the category

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Glen Wilson @glenglenglen.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Long shot (mainly due to how little engagement I get on here), but I'm looking for freelance writers with an interest, or specialism in, classical music. If you are one, or know one, please give me a shout.

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Finally one I liked! Minute Cryptic - 22 October, 2025 "Private investigator losing 50 from roulette spin" (9) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (39,790 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

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Ruth Swailes @ruthswailes.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

"Guidance is often authored by individuals embedded in social and professional contexts where time, stability, literacy capital and institutional trust are assumed. The child is assessed against a developmental story they were never resourced to live." AMEN! www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/news...

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Dr Aaron Bradbury: If school readiness is really about children, we need to stop pretending context doesn’t matter - Nursery World

Every child's individual experience needs to be taken into account when they start school, says Dr Aaron Bradbury

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Can I get this on a t-shirt?

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

After a few days of hint-heavy struggle, I’m back! Minute Cryptic - 15 October, 2025 "Volatile element or source of vitamin C?" (5,4) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (26,203 solvers so far). www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

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Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

This is fascinating. Is this how people correspond? I have never seen workplace correspondence like this and don’t imagine I ever will.

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Leading in education: New Ofsted - No idea how it will work. Curriculum - Awaiting review so no idea what it will become. SEND - No idea what will happen. In the meantime… best get on!

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

You wouldn’t want to get on the wrong side of him!! Makes me wonder why no one in UK is managing this narrative though.

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Got this with no clues, and almost for the right reasons! Minute Cryptic - 27 August, 2025 "Golf lesson's beginning in month six for Tiger Woods?" (6) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 I scored: 2 under par www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...

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Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

After a tough couple of cryptic days for me, I’ve bounced back! www.minutecryptic.com

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Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

@lborouniversity.bsky.social playing each other in women’s rugby! 🏉 💪

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Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Those of us in the game have known this for years. Interesting to see if the new Ofsted regime will do anything other than punish schools for having the ‘wrong’ students and reward others for having the right ones. www.tes.com/magazine/new...

Disadvantaged white pupils have ‘particularly poor’ outcomes

Educational inequality has become ‘more pronounced’ since Covid, warns report highlighting the low attainment of disadvantaged white pupils

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Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Slightly diminish a band or artist: Bump! George Mick Shirley and Pepsi Max Duran Frankie goes to Skegness The Communard Borrow That

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Londonopia @londonopia.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Important public service announcement. Reading it might just save a life.

Dawn @newlydawned.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

One minute you are raising your 5yo girl to be independent and fearless; the next minute you are waving your 19yo off to another continent on her own and wondering if you got it quite right. Let the countdown to her return begin. 😳