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Rachael Stevens @rachaelrcs.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Pretty harsh on those ECF bidders to have had the results seemingly leaked when those providers aren’t allowed to announce until 6th Dec www.tes.com/magazine/new...

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Four providers awarded contracts to deliver ECF

Best Practice Network - one of the current providers of the Early Career Framework - has not been awarded a new contract, Tes understands

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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Looking forward to finding out more about this much needed new resource to address the impact of masculinity influencers on teenage boys: A guide for schools, teachers, parents & guardians.

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Jim Lauder @mrjlauder.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Ofsted 2013: group work, outstanding Ofsted 2014: no group work, not outstanding Guess which class did better? 🫠

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

New post from @ldfreedman.bsky.social Can Trump get a deal on Ukraine? And What happens if he doesn't? (£/free trial) open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/c...

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Can Trump get a deal on Ukraine?

And will he continue to support Ukraine if he fails to do so?

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The Onion @theonion.com · 19/11/2024

Trump Locks Bathroom Door So Elon Musk Can’t Follow Him In theonion.com/trump-locks-...

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Geoff Barton @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Hello, new BlueSky followers. In April, I was proud to be asked to chair the Oracy Education Commission. You can read our final report ('We Need to Talk') here: tinyurl.com/yr9pp9af And there are dozens of podcast conversations exploring #oracy in its many forms: open.spotify.com/show/5UwEJKk...

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The Commission Conversations

Podcast · The Oracy Education Commission · Commission Conversations are short dialogues, discussions, and debates compiled by the Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England. They are desig...

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Gráinne Hallahan @heymrshallahan.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

I’ve only just read the @tesmagazine.bsky.social from @carlcullinane.bsky.social on social segregation in school populations. There is an interesting interactive map from Sutton Trust showing schools with FSM lower than the regional average: www.suttontrust.com/our-research...

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Social Selection on the Map - The Sutton Trust

A detailed analysis of social segregation in schools across England.

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Annalee @flowerhorne.com · 18/11/2024

A note on "comic sans is easier for dyslexics to read:" there's no evidence of the efficacy of "dyslexic friendly" fonts: dyslexiaida.org/do-special-f... Other studies have similarly shown no difference between common fonts for reading speed and fluency

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Do Special Fonts Help People with Dyslexia? - International Dyslexia Association

Christian Boer, a self-identified individual with dyslexia and developer of the Dyslexie font, claims that the font positively impacts the reading performance

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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

It’s important that everyone’s views and experiences are represented in this call for evidence on curriculum & assessment in England. Some groups, such as people of colour, have not always been well represented. If that’s you, please do complete & share! 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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Alex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

‘More than one in three children in poverty as UK deprivation hits record high’ www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

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Jill Berry @jillberry102.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

"Instead of saying ‘Have you finished? we might say ‘Tell me what you’ve learnt.’ " suggests @marymyatt.bsky.social: marymyatt.substack.com/p/have-my-pu...

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Have my pupils 'got' it?

Well hello there, and welcome to update #101!

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

‘Making a judgement on individual teacher quality has come to be known as a bit of a fool’s errand’ @greeborunner.bsky.social issues a warning to Ofsted about its proposal to inspect teaching as a standalone category

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Ofsted judging teachers? Here we go again...

The news that Ofsted is proposing inspecting teaching as a standalone category is unwelcome in the sector, and for very good reason, argues Zoe Enser

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Daisy Christodoulou @daisychristo.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

A lot of discussion lately about the reasons for the decline of Eng Lit A-level. Are the Gove curriculum & exam reforms to blame? I don't think so, because the decline of Eng Lit / the humanities more broadly is a global trend. More here.

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The fall of Eng Lit

What is the cause, is it a problem - and if so, what can we do about it?

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Rachael Stevens @rachaelrcs.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

This seems bad news for shire schools that are trying to form independent trusts that are suited to their contexts rather than being absorbed by the big names.

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Daisy Christodoulou @daisychristo.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

I've created a starter pack of education accounts too - let me know if you'd like me to add you.

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Cool Education accounts

Join the conversation

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Micon Metcalfe @miconm.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Very interesting from @samfr.bsky.social . Lots to think about & the issue isn’t wholly one for schools open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/d...

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Dropping Out

Why improvements in school standards are at serious risk

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Rachael Stevens @rachaelrcs.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

If you are taking a NPQ with LLSE I’m very pleased to now offer my services as a coach as part of your coaching entitlement. Get in touch if you’d like to know more www.llse.org.uk/coaching-dir...

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Coaching Directory - LLSE

Rachael Stevens rachaelcstevens@outlook.comLocation: West MidlandsPhase: 6th Form College, Primary,...

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