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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Our systems, outlook and assumptions have not developed with everyone in mind ~ Rachel Clarke @apexeducate.bsky.social

Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Great start to our ‘Anti-Racism in the Classroom’ professional learning with Rachel Clarke @apexeducate.bsky.social @catrplace.bsky.social

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Despite the ‘adorable’ artwork, this mug is in no way suitable for coffee. It is overly oversized, too chunky and should only be used for tea.

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

As we approach the return to school, this is an authentic opportunity for leaders to reflect upon the context of agency in the schools and refocus upon ‘the change’ we want to realise.

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Think we may need to share the good, the bad and the ugly of the coffee cup world.

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Educators: I hope you have had the opportunity to refill your reservoirs… of energy, enthusiasm and hope. Even if you aren’t looking forward to returning, know that there are learners & colleagues who will be excited about being with you again. #nearlygotime

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

Please can I leave those with you for starters? 🫣 there are more… 😂

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

Q5 - What you present in the A4 proposal (which I like), is curriculum understanding and application over coverage? How far could we go in removing the barriers presented by a coverage focussed, assessment driven curriculum?

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

Q4 - I use realisation and not implementation, as a deliberate attempt to emphasis the agency that exists with school leaders and their teams. Could the concepts of realisation Vs implementation be the crux of the challenges with any national curricula?

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

Q3 - You pose the above (a&b Q2) as a paradox - Do you think we are comfortable enough in the uncomfortable, in school leadership… particularly when it comes to realising curriculum policy in practice?

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

Q2 - In your experience, is it curriculum design or pedagogy that schools use as a priority tool for a) impressing Ofsted and b) securing better outcomes for learners.

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

The essence of the above is… Is it ‘geography per se’ that we need or is it geographical knowledge, skills and experiences?

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

No particular order sorry - Do we need to distinguish geography as a stand alone subject, right through the primary curriculum? For geography, read any of the humanities subjects.

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

2/2 as context: previously worked in curriculum design & development and currently pulling together doctoral research on role of leaders in realising curriculum policy, in practice.

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

Interesting read Christopher. There is a lot here that is pragmatic and purposeful. Would you mind me throwing you a few questions / provocations, all of which are a genuine attempt at discussion and challenge, and in no way pointlessly antagonistic? 1/2

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 06/09/2024

You’ve planted a brain worm now 🪱😝- what’s the validity and value of ‘truth to power’ based upon the subjective or normative context of ‘the truth’ and ‘the power’? Stopping now… 😁

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 06/09/2024

Ah, forgot to mention there was also a really great phone conversation with an inspirational lady too. 😁❤️

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 06/09/2024

It makes sense to look at the vertical dynamic in an org. As is a norm when thinking about power. However, I’m wondering about the role of horizontal (peer) dynamics? What is the relationship between horizontal & vertical truth & power?

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 06/09/2024

Great Q. Simplistic literal answer - yes. Agree with Cat’s response & your follow up… but also thinking that the question presents a ‘dilemma of definition’. Would we benefit from a shared definition of both truth and power?

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 06/09/2024

Maybe not a typical first week to the year for most. Two days of PLD - developing & refining across our curriculum & assessment approaches. Then right into three days of adventurous activities, on a residential with Y6 in the Brecon Beacons. Busy, exciting, purposeful. Brain & Body officially aching

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 06/09/2024

ENRICHED… two days of PLD with #teamholton and then straight into three days away on residential with amazing Y6 learners and a great team. Full of hope and excitement for the year ahead.

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Becki Bawler @beckibawler.bsky.social · 06/09/2024

It’s nearly 7pm on the first Friday of term for lots of us… what 1 word describes your week? I’ll go first… RELENTLESS! @tygolding.bsky.social @learnwhatyoulive.bsky.social @catrplace.bsky.social @mrwisechs.bsky.social @darcyprior.bsky.social #ukedu

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 05/09/2024

Great to have @beckycarlzon.bsky.social on here - be sure to say hi and follow.

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 04/09/2024

Such a great way to kickstart Y6 for our learners. First morning back, straight onto the bus & off to the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) for team-building, personal challenges & a chance to consider the year ahead.

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 03/09/2024

It’s a genuine masterclass 💫

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 03/09/2024

So far, so good. Day 2 of our PLD - Assessment & Progression. Really enjoyed the discussion on the functions of feedback & refinement, across the curriculum. Good provocation from Austin’s Butterfly. Today was about 4Ps - progression, portraits, profiles and portfolios. #teamholton holtonps.co.uk

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 02/09/2024

Let’s be sure to keep the wisdom of #bemorekeith coming…

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 02/09/2024

A great first of 2 Professional Learning & Development days - reviewing our mission&vision, renewing our team charter, setting priorities for our culture of learning & thinking about v3.0 of our Flourish Curriculum. For me, today was about ownership, direction & hope #teamholton - How was your day?

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 01/09/2024

If you do, make it arty and leave room for anothe line as I failed to include one further piece of invaluable advice… #bemorekeith 😁❤️

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NetworkEd PLD @networkedpld.bsky.social · 01/09/2024

It is important to acknowledge the risks and challenges that lay in change… but it is more important to recognise that growth and progress come from change.

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 01/09/2024

Nothing changes if nothing changes… I find the way that organisational change is led, negotiated, avoided and ultimately realised to be completely fascinating. In particular, change that moves from chaos to clarity.

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 01/09/2024

Good luck to everyone returning to school tomorrow… remember to be deliberate in your dialogue, choose slowness over haste, lead with questions over providing answers, and take time to observe that which is right in front of you 😊 #bepresent

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 01/09/2024

A very apt point Rob. Could your point be broadened to be said of other ‘middle tier’ roles and responsibilities too? It is clear to see where we have been guilty of bypassing experience, credibility and even capability as a response to either necessity or as a benefit of networks.

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Simon Knight @simonknight100.bsky.social · 01/09/2024

Utterly and brilliantly compelling. We also need to be highlighting the possibility and value of Joint Headships like mine. I’d have never applied for the job on my own for various reasons, but Joint Headship made this most challenging of roles both attractive and achievable.

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 31/08/2024

I love these moments, had one last week in the gym. Such a boost. The inverse is also just as magic 💫- this is me a few months back with my former Y6 teacher / primary headteacher. We both coach rival district rugby teams and evidently he’s wanted to stop me talking so much, for a long time 🤭😂

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Geoff Barton @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social · 30/08/2024

One of the most life-affirming - but not much talked about - aspects of being a teacher is hearing from your former pupils. Tonight, on the field near our house, I bumped into Josh, a student of mine in 2003. He didn’t like school much. But, gosh, we had the greatest, happiest reunion tonight.

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Ty Golding @tygolding.bsky.social · 31/08/2024

IME, slowness in the classroom, along with the ability to take a step back from ‘coverage’ based thinking, is always a difficult one for practitioners. A culture of PL, trust & agency help to mitigate the pitfalls of ‘fast forward’ classrooms and then the responsibility sits with individuals.

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NetworkEd PLD @networkedpld.bsky.social · 31/08/2024

As we move from the Summer Hols, where most of us have embraced slowness & having time to properly think(never to be undervalued) ~ what reflections or advice would you offer new colleagues & NQTs, on maintaining a sense of slowness, balance and purpose?

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