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Zoë White

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Gaby Hinsliff @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
..gets eclipsed & govt fails to get credit for it. This is a package esp on social housing that people have waited literally decades for, it's transformative, it's what people think of when they think of a Lab govt. But outside the housing world you'd barely know: welfare cuts just eclipse it.
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Zoë White @zoewhite.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Today I took our school council for a walk and an 🍦 with the residents & staff of a local carehome. It’s the 2nd year of this intergenerational project, where we also have a board games afternoon and Christmas lunch,where the children sing.It is absolutely one of my favourite parts of my job 🫶
Image of a child and elderly person in a wheelchair holding hands
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Zoë White @zoewhite.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
It’s been one of those weeks 😬 this afternoon will involve many brews and enjoying this darkly brilliant book. #booktok @roisinlanigan.bsky.social
The front cover of “I want to go home but I’m already there” by Roísín Lanagan. The cover has a three images on the front : a candle in the shape of a couple embracing on the left, the candle half melted down in the middle, and fully melted on the right
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Zoë White @zoewhite.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Our daughter is nothing if not self aware 😬 wouldn’t have it any other way ♥️ #fathersday #humour
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Ben Newmark @bennewmark.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
10. This is a cry for help. We have photos of all the books and the annotated bibliography. Please, if you know anyone who could take, preserve or use these get in contact. As said, no expert in this field is disputing the value. An elderly colleague of Mike's can't deal with this at all.
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Ben Newmark @bennewmark.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
1. A story. Please read. Reposts hugely appreciated on this. You'll see why in a bit. I was born in Pakistan and lived there until I was 4. My parents worked there as doctors. While we were there we were very close to a couple called Christine and Mike Miles.
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Christina Lamb @christinalamb.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Afghanistan 2025 & women are banned from parks, offices , education. Read these letters between British novelist @katemossewriter.bsky.social & Afghan writer Parand beautifully designed by nina krause & @venetiamenzies.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/article/5a3a... www.thetimes.com/article/5a3a...
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The Taliban letters: one woman writes in freedom, the other in fear
The bestselling British author Kate Mosse shares her inspiring email exchange with a brave female writer living under Afghanistan’s brutal regime
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Ali Messer @freereed59.net · 07/06/2025
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‘These are traps set for the people’: the story of a mother shot dead searching for food in Gaza
A family is reeling from the killing of a woman who walked for hours to an Israeli-backed distribution point with her son and daughter
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Zoë White @zoewhite.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
A highlight of Simon Reeves’ Scandinavia was the insight into a Finnish pre-school.The children played in the forest despite the cold, having fun, exploring, building their social skills and developing resilience. I found this so inspiring #EduSky #bbc #play #outdoorEd
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Ros Atkins @rosatkins.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
On Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made a series of claims about the BBC's coverage of events in Gaza on Sunday. We've looked at the claims - and the number of misrepresentations and untruths that they contained. www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
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Ros Atkins on... The White House claims on BBC Gaza coverage
On Tuesday White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt launched an attack on the BBC's coverage of reports that Israeli forces had killed Palestinians near an aid distribution centre in Gaza. She cla...
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Dr Emma Ashworth @emmaashworth.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
We’ll be walking & talking on Anglesey with 3 Dads Walking! 18th June 2-4pm at Llangefni Town Hall - we extend an open invite to all in the local community. We’ll be sharing progress from our MAPSS school suicide prevention trial & discussing next steps for policy in schools 🚶‍♀️
Poster inviting people to come to an event on suicide prevention in schools on 18th June in Llangefni Town Hall.
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Dan Hayes @danhayesphd.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Not all interventions are equal. Our analysis found that CBT-informed sessions, where young people learn to understand their thoughts and behaviours, as well as how to manage them, were significantly more effective at reducing anxiety symptoms than mindfulness-based classes… As such….
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Dr Emma Ashworth @emmaashworth.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
We have a new meta-analysis out today on the effectiveness of school-based interventions for anxiety & depression - link & thread below 👇
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Alex Andreou's Podyssey @alexpodyssey.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
The first season - ten episodes - of Podyssey is a gift from me to you. But given the intense time commitment involved, if you want a 20-episode Season 2, it is up to you to commission it by supporting it. You can do so from as little as a fiver. I love you all, anyway. A x ko-fi.com/podyssey
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Support Alex Andreou
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Ali Messer @freereed59.net · 29/05/2025
www.theguardian.com/environment/... the value of research outlined here is huge
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Pesticides, antibiotics, animal medicines: the chemical cocktail seeping into our rivers
The list of everyday pollutants is a long one, and they could be as damaging to our water ecosystems as sewage spills
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Dr James Shea @englishspecial.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
TikTokTipsters profiteering on the high stakes gambling nature of GCSE exams is where we are now in 2025. Read my comments in The Observer.
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SouthGlosHead @southgloshead.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
NEW BLOG: How we banned Smartphones (and why we did). southgloshead.wordpress.com/2025/05/26/w...
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Why we banned Smartphones
“The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.” LP Hartley How will the school leaders of 2125 judge us? I have always been fascinated by what teachers a hundred year…
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Claire Harley @claireharley.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
I think about this poem a lot at the minute
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Mary J @primaryteachermary.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
My daughter spends more time reading novels than looking at her phone or watching tv. Just see the impact it has on her child. They just sit and read for ages. Modelling reading is a great way of getting your children into reading. 📖
A mum reading a novel and her child reading next to her.
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Matilde Warden @matildewarden.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
There’s still time to apply for this Geography job at our lovely school. mynewterm.com/jobs/112989/...
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Teacher of Geography - Belper School and Sixth Form Centre, Belper, Derbyshire
Closing date: 9:00am, Mon 19th May, 2025. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.
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Lisa Taylor @lisataylorteaches.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
I had pre-eclampsia twice. Eldest was prem 2lb8oz as a result. Please share this research study - they need to recruit folks planning their 1st baby. Hospitals taking part across England, plus Glasgow. poppyuk.net
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Poppy UK
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glastomichelle.bsky.social @glastomichelle.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
A calm scene for this Sunday morning here in Glastonbury. I hope you like it. Have a fabulous Sunday. We have the dragons parade here in Glastonbury today so that should be fun.
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Alex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Positive news for teacher recruitment & retention (I haven’t said that in a while) via @jackworth.bsky.social. “Interest in teacher training is also up, probably due to the wider labour market cooling and last summer’s above-inflation teacher pay rise.” schoolsweek.co.uk/recruitment-...
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Recruitment crisis: Are we finally turning the corner?
This week's positive news has some asking whether Labour might be able to ditch its 6,500 new teachers pledge
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Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
My Grandad would have approved of this - he fought in WWII & often spoke to me about the messages given when remembering war. He loved the solemnity & reflection of Remembrance. He wouldn’t watch war films. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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My VE Day was nothing like our image of it today. I hope we can honour what it really meant | Sheila Hancock
Our street party tea was a muted celebration, full of uncertainty. Then, as now, we faced a long struggle towards a better world, says actor and writer Sheila Hancock
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Zoë White @zoewhite.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
A great listen, particularly enjoyed the part about the fallen oak tree being adopted by children as their own play area 🌳
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Zoë White @zoewhite.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
I don’t have @carlhendrick.substack.com ‘s remarkable way with words. Please just read this urgent, powerful article and share it with anyone you care about. carlhendrick.substack.com/p/ultra-proc...
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Ultra-Processed Minds: The End of Deep Reading and What It Costs Us
A reflection on the reading life. What formed it, what threatens it, and what remains.
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Dr. Marissa Civic @stemfactually.com · 20/04/2025
I hear students say they aren't cut out for science because they had trouble with it in high school. Don't count out science based upon HS; it's such a small glimpse into the enormous world of STEM. If you enjoy it, there's a place for you and you can succeed 🧪🥽👩‍🔬🍎🧬⚛️ #iteachchem
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Sarah Watkins @minilebowski.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
If you are based in Herefordshire, UK, would you be able to fill in this survey for some KS2 pupils I am working with? www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GJ2I8O/
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Hungry for Change
Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.
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Chartered College of Teaching @collegeofteaching.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
📢 We are seeking additional content submissions to publish online on our Research Hub, alongside a special issue of Impact focusing on the safe and effective use of AI in education. 📅 Deadline for initial overview submission: 1st May More details here: shorturl.pulse.ly/3xe7yrmyom
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Alison Stenning @alisonstenning.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Just vibe! Vibing came up quite a lot when we asked the children how they play. So many accounts of children’s play pass over play’s intrinsic value. You can’t quantify or instrumentalise vibing. Vibing might be a good example of what Stuart Lester called “ordinary magic”.
A child’s drawing with four green stick figures with the word “vibe”
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Dr Emma Ashworth @emmaashworth.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Come and join us at our free @ljmuofficial.bsky.social Children, Young People, and Families Health conference on Thursday 22nd May! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ljmu-child... @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @ljmu-ris.bsky.social @merseycarenhs.bsky.social @alderhey.nhs.uk @livhp.bsky.social
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LJMU Children, Young People and Families Health Annual Conference
Come join us at this free conference to learn, share, and connect with others passionate about children's health in the region
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Luke Tryl @luketryl.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Couldn’t agree more with this from @victoriapeckham.bsky.social Our @moreincommonuk.bsky.social polling of Gen Z with the New Britain Project found half of 16-24 year olds say their parents are worse at managing their relationship with their phones than they are. www.thetimes.com/article/aebc...
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Calling all parents: put that damn phone down
How can we expect young people to agree to less screen time if as parents our own use is denying them attention?
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Sam Franklin @misssfranklin.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Come and work at our incredible school! We are looking for a new Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning). Message me for more details and please share! mynewterm.com/jobs/147505/...
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Assistant Headteacher: Teaching and Learning - North Walsham High School, North Walsham, Norfolk
Closing date: 10:00am, Mon 12th May, 2025. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.
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Dr Emma Ashworth @emmaashworth.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
We are looking for autistic children & young people aged 11-18 to participate in a survey about improving the accessibility of CAMHS in the UK. Views can be shared by writing, recording a voice note, or drawing & labelling a picture. Link in QR code below or here: ljmu.questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey...
Poster inviting people to take part in a research project about the accessibility of CAMHS for autistic children and young people.
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Zoë White @zoewhite.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Loving @hallierubenhold.bsky.social new book, Story of a Murder, which is her trademark blend of fascinating historical details of every day life and compassionate retelling of the lives of her subjects.
Screengrab of audible “story of a murder” audio book
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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
As with all barristers’ theories, we have only anecdote and personal experience as our evidence base. But the most unexpected acquittals I have seen almost always involve s28. As a prosecutor, I find it lessens the impact of the evidence. And this is borne out by independent research.
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Leonidas Platanias, MD @leonidasplatan1.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Every treatment used in medical practice, from aspirin to the most complicated chemotherapy regimens, was research at some point. Without medical research, there would be no medical treatments. Medical research saves lives.
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Dr Anna Clark @drannaclark.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
“I believe that everyone ought, in duty, to do any good they can.” The man who saved children: Thomas Coram, English sea captain, philanthropist & founder of London’s Foundling Hospital, world’s first incorporated charity; died #OTD 1751. Portrait 1740 by William Hogarth, Foundling Museum

“I believe that everyone ought, in duty, to do any good they can.” 
The man who saved children: Thomas Coram, English sea captain, philanthropist & founder of London’s Foundling Hospital, world’s first incorporated charity; died #OTD 1751.
Portrait 1740 by William Hogarth, Foundling Museum
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Jonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
My book A History of the World in 47 Borders is out in paperback today! Here's what that taught me about B2B sales.
coffee, book
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Emmett Macfarlane 🇨🇦 @emmettmacfarlane.com · 26/03/2025
I think it's important not to underestimate how brave Jeffrey Goldberg and The Atlantic are being at this moment. It's easier to think 'this fell into his lap and he's a journalist, of course he's running with it' but... 1/2
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 26/03/2025
Them: “no ‘war plans’ were discussed” The chat:
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Tom Moore @proftommoore.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Huge thanks to my excellent colleagues Dr Sophia Adams, Dr Emily Williams and Dr Keith Emerick www.durham.ac.uk/departments/... www.durham.ac.uk/departments/... www.durham.ac.uk/departments/... Thanks also to all the ASDU team who helped recover and conserve this amazing deposit. #melsonby
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Greg Jenner (Historian) @gregjenner.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Very exciting Iron Age discovery www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'Unprecedented' Melsonby Iron Age hoard found by archaeologists
Archaeologists say they have found more than 800 items dating back about 2,000 years.
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Jonathan Healey @jonathanhealey.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
‘Okay which one of you accidentally added Robert Cecil to the chat?’
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Tom Moore @proftommoore.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Delighted to be able to share this after 4 years in prep. An exciting collaboration between @arcdurham.bsky.social , Historic England. The British Museum and Yorkshire Museum More info in the links @durham-university.bsky.social www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
L-R Keith Emerick, Emily Williams, Sophia Adams and Tom Moore. Sophia holds one of the metalwork finds.
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Zoë White @zoewhite.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Brilliant piece on this morning’s #bbcr4today programme about the Melsonby Iron Age assemblage. Will be sharing this piece and the insights of @profaliceroberts.bsky.social with our pupils. #archaeology #primaryhistory #yorkshire
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Sarah Watkins @minilebowski.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Children at risk of exclusion learning how to use tools... #forestschool #outdoorlearning #edusky #AP #PRU #SEND
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Brilliant news! At last, confirmation that the Govt *will* go ahead with the #NaturalHistoryGCSE 🎉 We have to get to know our fellow travellers on this planet again. Young people who know & love nature are far more likely to protect & restore it - as well as enjoying better physical & mental health
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Department for Education confirms launch of natural history GCSE
Campaigners have been calling for the qualification for years but plan stalled despite a curriculum being drawn up
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