Is everyone else as bone-deep tired of politics in this country at the moment? You are? Funny that. Nigel Farage and all the other right-wing crotchgoblins would quite like you that way. A Sunday long-read.

Good articulation of the sheer exhaustion that comes from following contemporary politics, and how it is a feature not a bug of contemporary political strategies.

Poll shows that most British Muslims are not antisemitic, more oppose Hamas than support it, and most are concerned about Islamic extremism: alanlester.co.uk/blog/dont-be...

Sharing, without comment, British newspapers’ depictions of the only Jewish person currently leading a UK political party . Times. Mail. Telegraph. Sun.

Britain's broadcast media boasts of its strict adherence to impartiality rules. Mentions per MP. LibDems: 645 Tories: 5,116 Greens: 7,763 Labour (the actual govt): 27,438 Reform: 70,732 Anyone surprised they're ahead? bebroadcast.co.uk/politics-who...

The latest Week in Care is out, rounding up news and views about children’s services and the care of young people from the past seven days. Sign up for a free weekly email via [email protected]

Nigel Farage loves to speak about protecting the UK's "Judeo-Christian heritage" but so far has absolutely nothing to say about his associates violently storming a church bylinetimes.com/2026/05/06/r...

For anyone working in schools in South West England or South Wales who is curious about what #Supervision is, this afternoon is designed for you. Take a look www.tickettailor.com/events/talki...

Definitely started something here. Not new but persistently noticeable. @suecowley.bsky.social

This is probably the right decision in planning for the future - AI automation is transparently not going to be about manipulating a virtual cursor and browser - but it’s not great that Google never managed to ship this when it was still cutting edge

It's #FFBWednesday on BlueSky. For educators ready to build genuine connections: 💫 Like and repost 💫 Comment with your edu bio + #FFBWeds 💫 Follow everyone who participates Let's create the education community BlueSky deserves. #EduSky

Interesting thread on the effect of changes to voting in Wales.

Last day of campaigning for the Senedd election. The outcome is clear, though the details will be important. We are not credibly at risk of a Reform government, though they will get a shocking number of seats, possibly even the most seats. Plaid Cymru are almost certain to form the government >

NEW POST in what will become a series of posts, I wade into the discussion on BELONGING. Tl;dr It’s not going to solve every problem in school, but it does have the potential to make a lot of things better for a lot of people. First, though, I ask: why? open.substack.com/pub/jonhutch...

Do we have the right to question police violence? www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/05...

I’ve only just come across this wonderful essay about COVID, Black Lives Matter and the horrendous backlash, and the joys of communal cycling. Highly recommended! aniefiokekpoudom.com/portfolio/th...

This would be objectively hilarious if it weren't for the fact that people believe this garbage. 10/10 for sexism too. Thank goodness for Emma's wonderful debunks.

So there are crazy headlines, and then there are "I'm sorry WTAF now?" headlines...😳 Yes, the Telegraph have deduced that Ed Miliband hates mothers because of some new legislation making tumble dryers more efficient and cheaper to run! 🧵 1/24

Right, that's enough on Woke Tumble dryers! If you like these types of debunks, please sign up for my Substack: monkdebunks.substack.com It's free! But paid subscriptions and coffee (or wine!) donations (buymeacoffee.com/MonkDebunks) really help 😊 24/24

This was such a terrible case of an avoidable death. The parents have done remarkably to turn their grief into a practical scaleable intervention, which depemds for its effectiveness on being known about

Interesting that it’s mainly people from disadvantaged backgrounds who have benefited from the new rule. Incredible work by Martha’s parents and as a parent of a young man with a learning disability, I appreciate this additional layer of support.

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill becomes law: Legislation to reform children's social care requires creation of multi-agency child protection teams, puts agency social work rules into law and enables government to cap care provider profits. www.communitycare.co.uk/content/news...

A #thread on behaviour and self-regulation. 🧵⬇️

If you're interested in some options for thinking about behaviour as the development of regulation rather than as the adherence to systems, you might find this session useful. bsky.app/profile/suec...

Excellent blog from @ruthswailes.bsky.social. #EduSky

'Admissions is not the whole answer, but ignoring it means accepting inequality at the point of entry' https://schoolsweek.co.uk/school-admissions-are-a-moral-choice/

❌ Ministers have been urged to 'end the heartbreak of books versus pipes', after a survey found half of headteachers had parts of their schools that are disused or not up to the job schoolsweek.co.uk/areas-disuse...

#HistoryEducation #TeacherEducation #TeacherMentoring please share this with beginning teachers and colleagues who can nominate

It's such a shame that the DfE isn't on here because they could do a lot of learning by reading the answers to @edfinch.bsky.social's post. #EduSky @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social

Today was a glorious day - found a like minded friend to enjoy all things bluebells with

Passionate about bringing supervision into education- each day I hear the difference it makes to school leaders to have a space for themselves #EduSky Information event for South West England and South Wales colleagues pinned to my profile

Get involved everyone! Let's build our networks. Follow me for realistic ways to improve your staff wellbeing and culture. Plus some fun midlife adventures along the way! #FFBWeds #EduSky

The housing crisis was central to the neoliberal project from the moment Thatcher started to sell off social housing stock, and now here we are. If education is about caring for children, then it must also be about fighting for socialism. #edusky

104 children died in England in last 6 years while living in temporary accommodation. 76 were less than a year old. I know this government with its Child Poverty strategy and Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is addressing the huge policy gap around children from the previous administration. 1/2

Teaching is a team sport. Ask for help when you first need it. 😊

This is a really sobering thread about the real world effects of Trump’s deranged moves on Iran, and it’s shamefully selfish that nations with a bit more of a safety buffer are not really pressing for a peaceful solution that restores this vital trade route.

No previous American president, in any era, of any party, would have tolerated a drunken, erratic, absent FBI chief www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...

“National scandal” of England’s shadow child social care as shocking new report reveals number of children in unregulated settings has increased by more than 370% in five years www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

If you are properly curious about what is #Supervision and how could it work in schools to support staff, promote everyone’s wellbeing and safeguard children, this is a lovely listen. #EduSky @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social

www.tickettailor.com/events/talki... Ever wanted to know more about supervision in schools and work in South west England or South Wales @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social is co-hosting an information afternoon. Please share with your networks @julesdaulby.bsky.social @moremorrow.bsky.social

These webinars are coming up soon. Very grateful for any shares! Thank you.

What are your hobbies? Something you do simply because it brings you joy. Mine - synchronised swimming, gardening, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, cold water swimming, baking, reading, watching TV, scrapbooking, visiting new countries.

The Times seems to be backing their man in the run up to the local elections. Chummy, unchallenging ‘interview’ that reads much more like a Farage advert. Free passes handed out on his racism, misogyny, corruption, Trumpism, Orbanism, useless councils, dire candidates, failed Brexit… Really shabby.

Dorest is lovely. Never been. Places in ALT description

There’s a point where even the most committed politics nerd looks at the news, sees “wipe out a civilisation,” and just… logs off. This week, when Trump threatened to wipe out a civilisation, I found mine.

“In a way, Trump's right in saying there’s been a regime transformation", says Ali Vaez. “But the new cast of characters are much more hardline compared to their predecessors" Trump is boasting of regime change in Iran, but what has been left in the wake of his 'war of choice'?

April 10, 2026

Would @darrellwakelam.bsky.social be able to help?

I debunked the original headlines about these school guidelines when they first came out a couple of weeks ago. But then the Daily Mail pushed this on Facebook over the Easter weekend, so I felt the need to address that too! 1/6 🧵