Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 22hCan’t sleep. My confidence has strict geographical boundaries. After school tomorrow I’m heading to Birmingham for training on Thursday. Confident and secure at home but the second I leave my town absolute fish out of water. 160
Reposted by Simone BeachAdam Boxer @adamboxereducation.bsky.social · 29/09/2026There are lots of views about how to improve our education system. Not enough of them focus on the classroom. We pursue big structural solutions, when we should be looking at how to create calm, quiet, peaceful classrooms. New post, please share! carouselteachlearnlead.substack.com/p/calm-quiet...carouselteachlearnlead.substack.comCalm, quiet, peaceful lessonsIn the pursuit of a better education system, rather than large-scale reform, we should start by improving teaching in every classroom. 0165
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 29/09/2026We are really enjoying Operation Education at our school. Thank you @priteshraichura.bsky.social 000
Reposted by Simone BeachAlex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The Education Endowment Foundation (@theeef.bsky.social) is asking for your input on their research agenda. It is a great opportunity to help shape and inform national priorities. Find out more here: eefoundation.tfaforms.net/5044606 139
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Today’s view from the staffroom window. Sunshine and progress for our new school build. 080
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 28/09/2026A huge thank you for our wonderful inclusive book boxes from @ibc-reads.bsky.social Every child deserves to see themselves in a book and these are such beautiful additions to our EYFS and KS1 library. The children are so excited to explore these stories 🩷📚 140
Reposted by Simone BeachWomen's Community Matters, Barrow in Furness @wcmbarrow.bsky.social · 24/09/2026 022
Reposted by Simone Beachhookland.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social · 27/09/2026A constant recommendation. 723144
Reposted by Simone BeachWillerby @welcometowillerby.bsky.social · 25/09/2026A Year in Willerby. 12 Stories from a Haunted Village. Down to the last thirty or so copies. Discounted to £15. Sending out a few tomorrow. Last chance to own the first ever Willerby book. www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4... 0157
Reposted by Simone BeachBen Newmark @bennewmark.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Five songs you were obsessed with from five different stages of your life. 1. Live Forever. Oasis. 2. Spinning Away. Sugar Ray. 3. The Boy with the Arab Strap. Belle and Sebastian. 4. Boys Boys Boys. Lady Gaga. 5. Under the Pressure. War on Drugs.. #FridayFive 43208
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 24/09/2026A late one tonight but I love open evening at the high school. So proud of our past pupils helping out. Excited that our Year 6 are moving on to a school that will care about them as deeply as we have. 070
Reposted by Simone BeachEd Finch @edfinch.bsky.social · 20/09/2026More than half our tickets have gone for this ace day out in Birningham. If you are thinking of coming, do book up or you may find they've all gone. I'd love to see you there. 268
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Visiting Stanley Road helped to transform practice in our school. If you get the chance to visit grab it with both hands. 151
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Tomorrow will be 1345 days since we have all been together on one site as one school. 160
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 20/09/2026So I guess that means tomorrow is day 699 of a short school day for our children. Just me or is that absolutely wild? Letting that number sink in. 132
Reposted by Simone BeachAdam Boxer @adamboxereducation.bsky.social · 18/09/2026We all know that social media is bad for young people, and has been catastrophic for their mental health... ...or has it? In this episode, Professor Candice Odgers provides an alternative narrative that is fascinating and challenging. Tune in + share 🙏 open.spotify.com/episode/25NS...open.spotify.comIs social media causing the youth mental health crisis? With Professor Candice OdgersThey Behave For Me · Episode 285
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Evacuated on the 16th January 2023 so I think that’s 1342 days ago. For the children that’s meant varying degrees of a short school day for around 698 school days. A full and uninterrupted education can’t come soon enough. 1100
Reposted by Simone BeachBen Newmark @bennewmark.bsky.social · 18/09/2026#FridayFive new starts. 1. Start Me Up. The Rollings Stones. 2. Don't Stop Me Now. Queen 3. Something Changed. Pulp. 4. Yes. McCalmont and Butler. 5. Back to Livin' Again. Curtis Mayfield. 19185
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Driving on fumes until sunrise rather than filling up at night ever again. Read with the lights on. 162
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Just contemplating my school day thinking what in the actual Alice in Wonderland was that? 280
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 16/09/2026We continue to face unusual challenges as an evacuated school. Schools are full of educators going above and beyond in tough times.Teachers as anchors in situations that can feel chaotic. We can’t take it for granted. Are we advocating for them the way they advocate for the children? 071
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 15/09/2026When random objects turn up in school. I’m stuck between nothing surprises me anymore and so many questions. 120
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Self medicating for the full on week ahead by binge watching Adults season 2. Officially ignoring my responsibilities for a few more hours. Not sorry. 030
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Sunday reset walk. My new school year non negotiable. 180
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Great blog. Part of it made me reflect on how our school teaches explicit vocab instruction (thank you CUSP). It is definitely closing the language gap for our children and key in allowing them to engage with more challenging books. 051
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 12/09/2026First full week in school done and we are feeling positive about the strong start. All good apart from a few missing jumpers. Number one on my to do list is a Monday morning lap of the classes with my sharpie. 171
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 11/09/2026So much for “she is definitely not sleeping on the bed” Rules are made to be broken 160
Reposted by Simone BeachThomas S Brown @tomsbrown.bsky.social · 11/09/2026We have this. All of the really interesting people have this. 0154
Reposted by Simone BeachClaire Harley @claireharley.bsky.social · 09/09/2026New post! First one and probably last one for a while as this term is crazy! Where will teachers disagree? The rise and fall of the classroom edublogopen.substack.comWhere will teachers go to disagree?The rise and fall of the classroom edublog 455
Reposted by Simone BeachBen Newmark @bennewmark.bsky.social · 09/09/2026New blog post. Stop Making Them Copy. bennewmark.wordpress.com/2026/09/09/s... 162
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Great Steplab webinar today on reading instruction. Inspiring to listen to Christopher Such and Doug Lemov break down practical steps for the classroom. @steplab.bsky.social 040
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Dog in the playground is one thing but huge dog in the children’s bus line / church really is something else. Thank goodness for Mrs Hammond the dog whisper. 150
Reposted by Simone BeachJames Handscombe @jameshandscombe.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Those of us in authority need to be better at making sure there’s no truth in this (otherwise what’s the point?) 032
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Today’s staffroom view. Coffee and a front row seat for our new build school construction. 141
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 04/09/2026“Prioritise the human” Looking forward to this podcast 🎧❤️ 010
Reposted by Simone BeachBrian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, 1930s, painting by Graham Twyford, Lake District artist. 836551
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Is it even the start of term if there isn’t a drama? This time last year we opened up needing a plumber. First day back tomorrow and the kitchen that supplies our lunches is out of action. Plan B good to go but wondering if I’m jinxed. 120
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 02/09/2026It is far from ideal to be missing the first couple of days back but my youngest is having another operation tomorrow. Not worried about school though as it is in great hands. The team are bringing their A game ⭐️ 020
Reposted by Simone BeachMark Enser @ensermark.bsky.social · 01/09/2026People are starting to write the obituary for England's "knowledge-rich" era. Before we bury it, I wanted to check something - was it ever really alive? enserm.substack.com/p/the-knowle...enserm.substack.comThe knowledge-rich revolution that never wasPart 1: Before we write the obituary, it’s worth checking the patient was ever alive. 11110
Reposted by Simone BeachBen Newmark @bennewmark.bsky.social · 02/09/2026As well as my old job, I have a new job - Director of the Knowledge Hub. We run a course called The Exemplary Teaching Programme. It's for good teachers who want to be great. I think of it as a sort of Top Gun for Teachers. I blogged about it here. theknowledgehubuk.substack.com/p/introducin... 2126
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Back to school tomorrow for me but not for my own kids. It is very weird and I’m feeling more than a little nostalgic for the days of frantically sharpie-ing names in uniform the night before. 150
Reposted by Simone BeachCumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social · 31/08/2026The Furness For You website is dedicated to helping community members stay engaged & connected with everything available in Furness neighbourhoods. #Barrow & the #Furness area have a wealth of resilient & pro-active communities which can help us thrive. furnessforyou.org.uk 111
Reposted by Simone BeachSusie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 31/08/2026In case anyone needs it, to have the ‘mubble-fubbles’ (16th century) means to have a fit of despondency or low spirits, such as the end-of-summer blues. 32949194
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Wrapping up the summer with live music and muddy trainers. Nearly time to swap this festival wristband for my teacher lanyard. 050
Reposted by Simone BeachAlex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · 29/08/2026💡 NEW POST 💡 'The End of the Knowledge-rich Era' alexquigley.co.uk/the-end-of-t...alexquigley.co.ukThe end of the knowledge-rich era"Each Culture has its own new possibilities of self-expression which arise, ripen, decay and never return… each limited in duration and self-contained, just as each species of plant has its peculiar b... 3119
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Professional life giving omnishambles. Thank you local bakery for holding me together with sugar. Focus on what you can control, right? 060