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Cian McCarthy @arealmofwonder.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Entering the season of... • Robert Frost •

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Education Support @edsupportuk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Educators, it's completely normal to feel lots of different emotions as the summer holidays come to an end. Whatever you're feeling, our counsellors can help talk things through 🤗 Give our helpline a call on: 08000 562 561 💙 📸 IG journey_to_wellness

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Recently-received food waste bin having a positive impact: nobody wants to put anything in so everyone clears their plates.... 👌😂

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Sheila @sheilattuned.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The little things can bring such joy - enjoy them #happiness

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Steplab @steplab.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🎉 Steplab Summer Reads - Giveaway #2 Win: 📖 Symbiosis by Claire Hill & Kat Howard 📚 Steplab whitepapers 💧 Steplab water bottle 🖊️ Notepad & pen To enter: 1️⃣ Follow us 2️⃣ Like this post 3️⃣ Repost Enter by 9:00am Friday 31 July. Winner announced the same day. Good luck!

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Last night's musical treat was Cherryholt, Brogeal, Red Rum Club and Wombats 🎶🎺🎸🔥 First rate porter loo cleaning team but the bar staff made me pour my two cans that I paid a crazy amount for into plastic cups so everyone could see that I was drinking bright blue alcopop... #relivingmyyouth

Cherryholt on an outdoor stage in Times Square, Newcastle.

Brogeal on an outdoor stage in Times Square, Newcastle.

Red Rum Club on an outdoor stage in Times Square, Newcastle.

Wombats (band!) on an outdoor stage in Times Square, Newcastle.

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Brilliant day at #DurhamBrassFestival listening to #BackChatBrass on the riverboat 🎉🌞🎺🎶

A couple holding up glasses with beer / cocktail with two trombone players in red t-shirts behind.

A brass band behind a sign saying Durham Brass

Two trombone players in red t-shirts playing with blue sky and trees in the background

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Finished the term with Oompah Brass band performing in school, today. Joyous. Can't wait to see some more of #DurhamBrassFestival this weekend. 👏🎉🎶🎺

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Fantastic evening with Wolf Alice at Exhibition Park, Newcastle 🔥🎸🎶 @chocolateleclerc.bsky.social

Ellie Roswell from Wolf Alice in orange shorts and a grey t-shirt playing guitar.

A woman and her daughter at a Wolf Alice concert, posing for a selfie with Ellie Rowsell on the screen in the background.

A silhouette of Ellie Rowsell from Wolf Alice, singing with a microphone and the crowd in the background.

Ellie Rowsell from Wolf Alice on stage in orange hot pants and a grey t-shirt, holding a megaphone in the air above her head.

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Have had the best birthday week full of my fave people and things - theatre, a first-time visit to Bath, sunshine, cocktails and pastries 🥳😋 Feeling very blessed.

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HeadteacherChat @headteacherchat.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

As a senior leader, sometimes you can feel overwhelmed by how much you have to do. We must remember to focus on and complete one thing. Then we have made progress. #mentalhealthweek #mentlahealthawareness #smallsteps #headteacherchat #headteacherlife

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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Meaningful May - Day 8: Set yourself a kindness mission to help others today actionforhappiness.org/meaningful-may #MeaningfulMay

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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The things that matter most are often the things we forget to prioritise. Join us for Meaningful May and make the most of each precious day 🌤️ Get your calendar here 👇 actionforhappiness.org/meaningful-may #MeaningfulMay

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Meaningful May

Daily actions to help find ways to be part of something bigger

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Things I learned today: - The Epic of Gilgamesh is the oldest story humans have 🧠 - A new criss-cross skipping skill on one leg 👐 - To appreciate how hard some families work just to get through everyday routines when children have significant needs 💗🌱 #KnowDoGrow #Everydayisaschoolday #EduSky 🍎

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Things I learned today: - That Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard were the first people to reach the Challenger Deep in the Mariana trench 🧠 - How to advertise a job 👐 - That time spent building positive relationships is never wasted time 💗🌱 #KnowDoGrow #Everydayisaschoolday #EduSky 🍎

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Things I learned today: - Holly Johnson is a male musician and was in Frankie goes to Hollywood 🧠 - How to reset the fire alarm after a drill 👐 - Sometimes doing nothing and letting things unfold is better than giving in to the need to 'do something' 💗🌱 #KnowDoGrow #Everydayisaschoolday #EduSky 🍎

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spacecowboy @spacecowboy17.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Welcome to the ✨For You✨ feed! It finds people who liked the same posts as you, and shows you what else they've liked recently. 📌 Pin to add it to your top bar ❤️ Like the feed and repost to spread the goodness

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Ring-making workshop with my lovely mam today ❤️ Enjoyed creating something new 💫👌

A woman in a blue top at a work bench making a ring.

A women using a blow torch to melt metal to make a ring.

A woman in a denim apron blow-torching metal on a worktop.

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Forgot I was covering Y4 this afternoon and had to run in at the last minute but then remembered we had the sports partnership in and were playing Quidditch. Much better use of time than analysing data and re-writing policies. That'll just have to wait. Happy Friday everyone 🙌🥳

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Question for education people - do you teach PSHE, PSHCE or RSHE? What do children call this? The umbrella of Personal Development is huge and so is there a case for 're-naming' these sessions (I understand PD is much broader than just lessons but aren't the letters a mouthful for kids?) #Edu

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

💬 "One of the most persistent misconceptions about communities like ours is that children ‘lack aspiration'." @thatpovertyguy.bsky.social writes about the obstacles to opportunity and improving social mobility in the North East ⤵️

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What if opportunity never knocks? - The Sutton Trust

Director of People, Learning and Community Engagement at Tees Valley Education, Sean Harris, writes about understanding and tackling social mobility in the North East.

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Beautiful day today by the Rhine. The sunshine makes so much difference. And I love the little libraries dotted around Düsseldorf 👌🌞💫

The Rhine tower from the Rhine promenade on a sunny day. Wednesday at 10.53am.

A man borrowing a book from a street library on the Rhine promenade

An orange and ice cream drink with whipped cream and cherries on top.

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do.” Brené Brown You are allowed to be human. To misstep, to pause, to not know yet. To care deeply and still need rest. 🧡 #kindness #SelfAcceptance #compassion Picture by selfcare.recipe

A soft neutral background with the heading “ITS OKAY IF YOU…” at the top. Below are six small rainbow illustrations in muted tones of pink, beige, rust and mustard. Under each rainbow are phrases about not knowing your next step, saying something you did not mean, having no answer for now, feeling lonely or sad, struggling to stay positive, and needing to take a break. Picture by selfcare.recipe.

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Catching up on some life admin (banishing the grey from my roots) while doing some homework #halfterm

The book 'Screen Damage' by Michel Desmurget with a mug of tea in front of a mirror

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Finally.... It is half term for us Northerners who have had to wait the extra week. Finishing off the Baileys from Christmas. It's probably out of date. Don't care. Cheers!

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Feeling the love 💕 (and the sunshine whoop whoop!) #HappyValentine'sDay #Tynemouth

Tynemouth priory with the beach and a blue sky

A pint of lager and a glass of rose wine with a cocktail menu that says Valentine's Day

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Didn't even realise other people are breaking up for half term today. Hope you have an amazing time if you are (and hoping the next week goes quickly for the rest of us!) 🎉💫

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AR @psalisbury.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Right, I have done another blog. This one gives advice on how to ensure whole school Inclusion. I am sure there is lots missing, but if you follow this you won't be far off. In my opinion, obviously... philsalisbury.wordpress.com/2026/02/04/s...

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Strategic Inclusion

My previous blog talked about how we can make our teaching more inclusive. I had lots of responses to this, and one of the key themes of the responses was people discussing things that get in the w…

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

“People will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou There is always time for compassion. Always time for kindness. To others, and to ourselves. 🧡 #kindness #compassion #humanness #positivity Picture by Luke John Matthew Arnold

A bright, playful illustration on a white background, framed by a thick, hand drawn green outline shaped like an uneven arch. Inside the frame, bold black hand lettered text reads: “There’s always time to be compassionate and kind.” Two simple flowers sit on either side of the text, one blue with a yellow centre on the left and one red with a pink centre on the right. The style is cheerful, childlike, and hopeful, with soft colours and an uplifting tone. Picture by Luke John Matthew Arnold

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Graham Andre @grahamandre.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

So tomorrow we start our 9th #FebMusicChallenge can't wait to see what songs you pick this year #FebMusicChallenge26

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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

My mission for this morning has been to start making some videos based on my book Getting your Class to Behave. I've published the first one here. ⬇️ #EduSky www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGIB...

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Getting your Class to Behave - Episode One

YouTube video by Sue Cowley

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Trying to keep the festivities going, this January. New years treat of 20% off from my local (fingers crossed for the 100% with my next and final ticket!) and a delicious raspberry espresso martini 😋👌🥳

Raspberry espresso martini and an envelope that says 'Golden ticket' and offers either 20%, 50% or 100% off meals in January.

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Cian McCarthy @arealmofwonder.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

New Year's Eve, and 125 years old today is 'The Darkling Thrush' by Thomas Hardy. (And when I myself read this poem, I often find myself becoming aware of that blessèd Hope from that frail and gaunt thrush ✨️)

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

"Light the lamp, not the rat! Light the lamp, not the rat!"

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

First preparations for some rest, rejuvenation, parties and pampering - festive nails 💅🎄🌟 Looking forward to the final day of term tomorrow starting with a family sing-a-long 🎶 and hopefully ending in the pub! 🍾🥂

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”Anne Lamott A gentle reminder at this time of year. Not everything needs fixing or improving. Sometimes slowing things down is enough. 🧡 #kindness #positivity #SelfCare Picture by Simply Anxious

A soft illustrated image on a cream background with a small Christmas tree at the top and the words “If it all feels too much…” Below are nine sticky note style prompts, including letting go a little, slowing down and making space for yourself, letting go of shoulds, finding peace in nature, keeping things simple, replacing rushing with being, not analysing everything, being patient with yourself, and reminding yourself that things will get better. The overall tone is calm, reassuring, and supportive. Picture by Simply Anxious.

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

“Caring for myself is not self indulgence, it is self preservation.” Audre Lorde We’re allowed to pause and look after yourself. You matter too. #kindness #positivity #SelfCare Picture by Positively Present

A bright illustrated grid titled Self Care for December, featuring small colourful drawings such as biscuits shaped like trees and stars, a cassette tape, a snow-day cat in a scarf, a red and blue letterbox, a calendar showing the 13th, holly, a candle, a pair of snowflakes, a window decorated with festive lights, a berry sprig, a shovel in snow, a cowboy hat and boot, a small vintage train, and a cosy snow-covered cabin. Each illustration is paired with a short phrase about self care, including enjoying moments mindfully, replaying happy memories, sending love into the world, making plans for next year, forgiving mistakes, identifying unique traits, keeping track of goals, taking care of your space, and staying close to those you love. Picture by Positively Present.

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

“Do not believe everything you think.” Allan Lokos We all have moments when our thoughts run ahead of us. We can take a breath and come back to what’s actually happening. We don’t have to follow every thought that appears. 🧡 #kindness #positivity #SelfCare Picture by selfcare.recipe

A soft pink illustration made up of nine hand-drawn Christmas-tree shapes, each decorated in simple doodle-style designs like bows, spots, ribbons, or stripes. Each tree carries a reminder for overthinkers. Top row: a pink tree with bows saying ‘Not every thought has to be solved immediately’; a green tree with pink ribbons saying ‘Mistakes = human, not “I’m bad”’; a pink tree saying ‘You can pause, breathe, and reply later.’ Middle row: a dark green tree saying ‘You don’t have to earn rest’; in the centre the heading ‘Reminders for the Over Thinkers’; a pink tree with red dots saying ‘You’re allowed to say no.’ Bottom row: a pink swirled tree saying ‘One awkward moment doesn’t define you’; a pale pink tree saying ‘Just because you think it doesn’t mean it’s true’; and a very light pink tree wrapped. Picture by selfcare.recipe

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Meet Michael, today's school snowman and the pride of Y6. Made from all of the snow that could be gathered from our KS2 yard and also most of the mud. #outdoorplay

A muddy snowman with blue gloves and visor.

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Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Nice stroll around Durham for what I hope is not the last Lumiere

Flower light installation in front of Durham Cathedral

Light installation made to look like a bonfire.

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Rob Walton @robwaltonwriter.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Some excellent poems for Anti-Bullying Week at Brian Moses’ blogspot brian-moses.blogspot.com?m=1 #antibullyingweek #schools #edubluesky

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