RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 13/12/2024This is what Christmas in school is all about. I ❤️ St Marks 031
Reposted by RADY LouiseTim Marston @tmarstonht.bsky.social · 12/12/2024Come and transform a department and join our team. @willenhalle-act.bsky.social www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy...tes.comAssociate Assistant Headteacher - Science, Walsall - Tes JobsWillenhall E-ACT Academy, United Kingdom 144
Reposted by RADY LouiseKath’s Travels @kathstravels.bsky.social · 12/12/2024#AlphabetChallenge #WeekXforXmas 🎄 The Christmas Tree festival at St Chads Church in #Shrewsbury from Sat 14/12/24 to Sun 5/1/25 FREE entry to performances & to view the beautiful decorated trees in the ‘round’ (donations welcomed). Check their website stchadschurchshrewsbury.com/whats-on/chr... 0213
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 08/12/2024What a wonderful Re-engage tea party this afternoon. With our guests we enjoyed wreath making, a lovely spread for tea and then some carol singing. If you can spare one afternoon a month to volunteer at a tea party please do get involved - it is fabulous 🥰. reengage.org.uk/join-a-group... 020
Reposted by RADY LouiseAndrew Morris @andrewimorris.bsky.social · 27/11/2024Amazing afternoon of girl’s football in the MAT Ironbridge Cup and Plate for A and B squads. Well done Harlescott Cup winners and Mount Pleasant Plate winners 011
Reposted by RADY LouiseChallenging Education @challenging-edu.bsky.social · 26/11/2024@cpaguk.bsky.social have published a new report this week 'the cost of school meal debt' "which looks at the challenges facing schools when implementing a means-tested school meal system, the levels of school meal debt in the system and how this impacts on pupils, families and schools." 1/2cpag.org.ukThe cost of school meal debtThis short report looks at the challenges facing schools when implementing a means-tested school meal system, and the debt families are incurring for school meals in primary schools across England. 132
Reposted by RADY LouiseIan Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 22/11/2024There's a fully-funded PhD Scholarship for Black British Applicants at my partner's law school. Pass it on to anyone who might find it useful. Could change someone's life. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DKP136/p...jobs.ac.ukPhD Scholarship for Black British Applicants at City St George’s, University of LondonExplore a PhD Scholarship for Black British Applicants. Apply today and discover more PhD opportunities at jobs.ac.uk. 13237211
Reposted by RADY LouiseEd Finch @edfinch.bsky.social · 21/11/2024"Complexity is a feature, not a bug" Anywhere you get lots of humans, you will necessarily get complexity. 0164
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 21/11/2024This is another painful but crucial report published by the Institute for Public Policy Research, www.ippr.org/articles/who.... As Richard has said in his post, how do we do better in the current circumstances?ippr.orgWho is losing learning?: The case for reducing exclusions across mainstream schools | IPPRSchools cannot give children the opportunities they deserve if they are not in lessons. Lost learning is a risk to education standards and a loss of potent 021
Reposted by RADY LouiseEd Dorrell @eddorrell.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Excited to be publishing a major piece of teacher, parent and student opinion research on the ever-challenging subject of exclusions. Thanks to the support of @mission44, we were able to carry out what was, I think, the ever biggest exercise of its kind on this subject. 1/10 62619
Reposted by RADY LouiseJon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 19/11/2024My map of children's independent bookshops is updated regularly. Most provide an online service and they're all run by people who can make well-informed book recommendations. Make sure you support your local one if you want to keep it. Any missing, please let me know. padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r... 45562264
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Anyone miss this? If so, find a min to look if you can. Listening to the podcasts by Class Divide since I saw it first and reading about the campaign they are leading to try and tackle this in Brighton and Hove. Would recommend www.classdivide.co.uk/podcastclassdivide.co.ukPodcast — Class Divide 131
Reposted by RADY LouiseJon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 18/11/2024It’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...consult.education.gov.uk Curriculum and Assessment Review - Department for Education - Citizen Space Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education 12419
Reposted by RADY LouiseAlex 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... 22119
Reposted by RADY LouiseJonny Uttley @jonnyuttley.bsky.social · 16/11/2024At TEAL have recently been looking at what schools typically offer in terms of maternity or family leave benefits. I am delighted that today we have officially launched a significantly enhanced package of support, which we will apply for all leave that commenced from 1 September 2024. 107719
Reposted by RADY LouiseSteve Rollett @steverollett.bsky.social · 17/11/2024This is what my earlier thread was about. The details here matter and teachers will be closest to those details 👇 083
Reposted by RADY LouiseGareth Lewis @gareth-lewis.bsky.social · 17/11/2024More of this… “At the same time, many children, particularly those living in deprived families and communities, are finding less time to play at home or in other spaces such as after-school clubs.” 052
Reposted by RADY LouiseRosemary Hoyle @hoylerosemary.bsky.social · 14/11/2024@echarman.bsky.social Great to see another school governor pop up on here - welcome. There is a feed #UKEdGovs to use on governance posts and I have made a list of anyone I find with governance/governing in their bio 131
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 10/11/2024Just back from a fabulous reengage.org.uk tea party at www.shrewsburyflaxmillmaltings.org.uk Fascinating behind the scenes tour then delicious food by Turned Wood Cafe. Cannot recommend it highly enough. Thank you to Heritage England for the community micro grant that made this possible too. 011
Reposted by RADY LouiseAchieve Equity Foundation @achieve-equity.bsky.social · 01/11/2024Sneyd Academy secures funding for enhanced phonics support! 📚✨ New age-specific resources and books for Key Stage 2 learners will boost reading fluency and confidence. Excited to see the impact on their love for reading! #Education #Phonics #ReadingFluency 121
Reposted by RADY LouiseAchieve Equity Foundation @achieve-equity.bsky.social · 05/11/2024Book your place today! These sessions are NOT Recorded! #RadioRADY #AEF #onlinenetworking 011
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 28/10/2024If you want to hear from fabulous folk doing amazing things in schools please book your free place at the next #RadioRADY event 010
Reposted by RADY LouiseChallenging Education @challenging-edu.bsky.social · 28/10/2024#RadioRADY is back! Join us for Winning with Equity. Hosted by @achieve-equity.bsky.social! calendly.com/louisejblack... #onlineevent #networking #education 021
Reposted by RADY LouiseJill Berry @jillberry102.bsky.social · 15/10/2024...with Mick Waters & David Cameron, writing about Sir Tim Brighouse in @tesmagazine.bsky.social: www.tes.com/magazine/lea... 2/2tes.comA legacy for leaders: ‘Why we need to be more Tim’Authors of a new book celebrating the life and work of Sir Tim Brighouse explain why his ideas, ethos and enthusiasm are needed as much as ever to drive education forward 153
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 13/10/2024Once a month we drive for our local Re-engage tea party. We take guests to a volunteer host house or venue & spend the afternoon chatting to folk who find themselves isolated in later life Today we celebrated the 80th of one of our youngest guests. It’s marvellous 🤩 reengage.org.uk/join-a-group... 131
Reposted by RADY LouiseAchieve Equity Foundation @achieve-equity.bsky.social · 04/10/2024Exciting times at Kymin View Primary School! 🎉 Dan Lowe’s bid for virtual reality headsets has been funded, bringing immersive learning experiences like exploring landmarks, fairy tales, and even planets! 🌍🚀 #EdTech #VRinEducation #LearningInnovation 021
Reposted by RADY LouiseAchieve Equity Foundation @achieve-equity.bsky.social · 07/10/2024We're excited to announce that we'll be hosting the next #RadioRADY in association with @challenging-edu.bsky.social 👏 'Winning with equity' 🏆 Join us for this FREE, 1 hour online event by booking your place below! calendly.com/louisejblack... These events are NOT recorded! #edusky🍎 031
Reposted by RADY LouiseAchieve Equity Foundation @achieve-equity.bsky.social · 08/10/2024Are you thinking of applying for funding in Round 2 of our grants? We've answered your FAQ's to help you with your application. What is the AEF trying to achieve? Watch it here 👇 vimeo.com/1015744644 Remember applications close on 15th November! #AchieveEquity #applynowvimeo.comWhat is the AEF trying to achieve?Before you consider applying for funding from the AEF, make sure you know what the charitable objects are. This short video outlines the moral purpose and charitable… 021
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 08/10/2024Our charity, the AEF, is currently open for bids for small grants to schools to support those disadvantaged by poverty. FAQs answered by our trustees to help applicants. Take a look and please spread the word. 🙏 000
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 07/10/2024Do join us for this next free online event. We’d love to meet new schools and of course catch up with our amazing #RADY schools too. 000
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 05/10/2024So proud that we have set up our charity www.achieve-equity.org & that our trustees have granted the first round of bids. The application window is open again now and you can find out more on the AEF website.achieve-equity.orgFostering Educational Equity - Achieve Equity FoundationLearn about Achieve Equity Foundation’s mission to bridge educational gaps in the UK. Our targeted grants empower schools to unlock potential. 000
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 05/10/2024Everyone who works in school … or a library … should find 15 mins to listen to this .. and then share it. The religion of kindness despite … well … listen and find out. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...bbc.co.ukThe Kindness of Strangers by Kerry Hudson - Belief - BBC SoundsAuthor Kerry Hudson explores the many faces of kindness. 000
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 02/10/2024A privilege to have a bit of a #RADY rant in print alongside quite a list of contributors in #UnfinishedBusiness The life & legacy of Sir Tim Brighouse The most important takeaway for me was the real David Cameron (one of the editors) ‘we don’t inherit our future’ it’s time for action. Be more Tim! 032
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 01/10/2024Starting to feel a bit real now I’ve got out of the car … @crownhousepub.bsky.social have the book here … Unfinished Business is really here. Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy 011
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 01/10/2024Sitting in the carpark of Uni of Birmingham hotel plucking up courage to go into the book launch for “Unfinished Business” the tribute to Sir Tim Brighouse and ‘call to arms’ for what we should do next, as the title suggests which I somehow got asked to write a piece for imposter syndrome alert !! 011
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 29/09/2024The paper in the link below is fascinating and well worth a read. Self-motivation required when something is easy but not interesting to a student .. and therefore impacts on cognitive load. Also love the bit about students experiencing ‘flow’ when challenge level matches ‘performance capability’ 000
Reposted by RADY LouiseBill Wilkinson @drwilkinsonsci.bsky.social · 27/09/2024The wonderful school in Bath I work at is looking for a DT and Computer Science Teacher from January. Also a HLTA to work in our small on site AP, Achievment Centre. Please Repost to your followers. Happy to answer Qs about the school, too. www.ralphallenschool.com/1148/job-vac...ralphallenschool.comJob Vacancies - Recruitment - Ralph Allen SchoolRalph Allen School in Combe Down, Bath, England, is a co-educational, comprehensive secondary school with academy status. Located on the south-eastern edge of Bath, the school educates 11 to 18-year-o... 0711
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 21/09/2024Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #6,221,615! 010
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 21/09/2024Fabulous that our first round of grants from @achieve-equity.bsky.social have gone out to #RADY schools. Can’t wait to hear how these projects develop. 011
Reposted by RADY LouiseSam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 18/09/2024In some inner-London boroughs it's now more than one in ten. And we wonder why the "disadvantage gap" at school is widening again. 712283
Reposted by RADY LouiseZoe Enser @greeborunner.bsky.social · 07/09/2024Learned a lot when I was briefly involved in this. Is it a little bit terrifying? Yes. Do I ever listen back? No Is it worth while? Definitely 142
Reposted by RADY LouiseDaniel Muijs @danielmuijs.bsky.social · 06/09/2024Coming soon: new publication on curriculum with Tim Surma, @paulkirschner.bsky.social, @dylanwiliam.bsky.social, Nuno Crato, Elizabeth Rata, John Hattie, Claudio Van Hees, Michiel Wils and me. It's going to be good 😉 13712
Reposted by RADY LouiseRob Coe @profcoe.bsky.social · 07/09/2024Slides for my #rED24 talk ‘Why you need feedback more than you think you do’ are here: profcoe.net/talksprofcoe.netProfCoeAssessment Evaluation Evidence 95318
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 05/09/2024Arrived ! After a small argument with a dragon charger in the carpark .. not late ! 100
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 05/09/2024Thank you 🙏 for bringing this to our attention. I’ll be referencing this in my work with Powys and Ceredigion local authority educational teams today 010
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 04/09/2024I hate being away from home but I love being by the seaside ! Looking forward to work with Ceredigion and Powys SIAs tomorrow 👍 000
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 04/09/2024Thanks to Becky for bringing this to my attention. Read the whole thread on the impact of segregation on attainment gaps.. Let's hope that research like this starts to have an impact. I know that Class Divide (not yet on BlueSky) have lots to say on this too. www.classdivide.co.ukclassdivide.co.ukClass Divide 010
RADY Louise @rady-louise.bsky.social · 04/09/2024It was fantastic to spend time with staff at Caerleon on Monday #standinthegap is the # the school have developed & use to ensure everyone delivers equity every day. They recognise & understand equity, & are making life changing differences. Lucy explains more vimeo.com/924946667/3e...vimeo.comLucy Purcell RADY reflectionsLucy Purcell, headteacher, talks about her reasons for getting involved with Raising the Attainment of Disadvantaged Youngsters (RADY), and the difference it has… 000