I want to be a headteacher - but I’ve never been one for titles. My latest reflection explores moral purpose, stewardship, and why leadership should be about service, not status. Link in comments. #Education #Headship #Leadership

Gen X didn't want to be labeled. The Breakfast Club taught us we had more in common than set us apart. Society struggles when we put people into boxes - the wonderful diversity of humanity doesn't work that way. #Substack #Equality #GenX open.substack.com/pub/clivehil...

My latest, after reflecting on why we need rites of passage while planning a summer road trip. Link in comments #manosphere #pastoralchat #edutwitter #education #DofE

Latest blog from me. Link in comments. #SocialMobility #Aspiration #CareersEducation #Careers #Employers

Latest blog post - Link in comments #Leadership #ServiceImprovement #OperationalImprovement #Education #EduSky

So much to add to this small snippet of a 30 minute interview. Perhaps a blog post? Sch culture has to have strong values & clear messaging. “The narrative that we need to portray to young men is that they are the solution, not the problem.” #adolescence www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Did you know that Keanu Reeves & Sandra Bullock move "Speed" had no director? If it had direction, it would've been called Velocity... #ScienceJoke #DadJoke

2017 - "You'll be great in a behaviour role, Clive". 2025 - "We'd like you to join us as Assistant Principal for Behaviour & Attitudes". #TongueInCheekGIF #Velociraptorgate

Much to sit back and reflect on over a cuppa and bacon cob this morning. Tunes on Spotify providing the soundtrack. Blessed. Have a great weekend, #edusky

I'm not a historian, but have happily listened to @michaeldoron.bsky.social talk about history education. Well worth going to this!

New blog post. Influenced by what we've been doing to improve student self-efficacy through Careers in the pastoral framework. Here's an alternative to the curriculum merry-go-round that'll increase teacher workload for no real student gains. #EduSky www.viewsfromthehill.co.uk/blog/tightro...

Nowt profound to share. 2024 has been kind. I've found time to do things I love, with those I love. From bike builds and trips away, to theatre trips (both stage and hospital), I've been blessed. Hope 2025 has great things on store. Happy New Year 🥳 #NYE2025 #Hogmanay

Lost in the time-warp that's the end of the year. Brie, crackers and jalapeño jam. That's the post. #Christmas2024 #DayAfterBoxingDay

Merry Christmas! May your lives be full; of the joy family & friends bring, of love & the peace that it holds, of adventure & discovering the world, of a sense of purpose & the gift of helping others. To full bellies, full lives, & full hearts! Slàinte #Christmas    #Christmas24

'To absent friends' Thinking of those whose lives changed. Still passing on the lessons learnt and wisdom bestowed in schools. Always remembered, just a little more today.

8 years since I finished AMF sampling! How's that gone so quickly? #StillAPlantNerd

In ancient Rome, there were four common poison types. Poisons I, II and III were lethal, and killed within hours or even minutes. Poison IV just made you itchy. #DadJoke #ScienceTeacher @roysocchem.bsky.social

🎄 CHRISTMAS QUIZ 2024 🎁 As promised, here is this year's Christmas Quiz, designed for teachers to run as a fun end-of-term lesson with 7 rounds of 5 questions each. The quiz is just £1 and there are also links to the 2022 and 2023 quizzes if needed. Enjoy! dcbradshaw.com/education/ch... #Edusky

Happy birthday JB. You should be 54 today. Instead, you're forever 41. Arte et Marte (et Party 🍻)

Happy St Eligius Day to any engineers and/or REME soldiers out there.

Careers assemblies this week. Y11 & 10 have local colleges in talking about T-levels and vocational courses. Me? I'll be talking about ikigai and how we grow toward happiness in our professional lives. Embracing change & making your own path is part of careers. #CEIAG #Careers

Lads day out at motorcycle live. Great to meet the Machine Shop team. Oisín smashed out a weld that makes me wonder whether engineering's genetic! Thanks for putting the biggest smile on his face. #BikerLife #TwoWheelsDown #FatherAndSon

Well, if we go to war with Russia, can my HT refuse to sign my LOA form due to a lack of cover? Asking for a friend...

Came across this on Insta. It's not a race. You'll gain nowt from getting cross with yourself. Just making small steps forward is still progress and development. #FocusOnTheNextStep

Bosnia, last century, before some of our current trainees were born. Today, I'll remember mates no longer with us, and our time rebuilidng a school during that tour. Now I'm teaching - mad. With a full 7 period day, I hope it's a gentle one. #ArmistaceDay #Remembrance

Are you UK based and either a student teacher, an early career teacher or a mentor? Want to take part in some research on student teacher well-being? We want your top tips, advice and wisdom… all info here: forms.office.com/e/RyaBnXyN89 kindly funded by @beranews.bsky.social

It is 9o'clock. To absent friends. #RemembranceDay2024

Been ill this last week, and as the year closes to November (Remembrance) and December (birthday & death of JB), I'm finding social media a bit much. Going to take a break. Hell, with the algorithms, I don't even know who'll see this... #MentalHealthMatters #remembranceday

I know that at least one person on my socials will need to hear this today. From Charlie Mackesy. #YouMatter #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness

Philosophy joke. @edusky.bsky.social

It's nearly Halloween, so I thought I'd ask who your favourite vampire is. Mine is the one from the muppets, and before you try and tell me he doesn't count, I can assure you he does! @muppethistory.bsky.social @greeborunner.bsky.social #muppets #halloween2024 #CountVonCount

For the babies that are forever in our hearts... #WaveOfLight #BLAW2024

It was great to be able to talk to @benniekara.bsky.social for @marymyatt.bsky.social. I'm proud that this is featured in a diversity theme because I talk about the intersectionality of social deprivation & the importance of opening up opportunities to WWCBs in careers. #overlooked #CEIAG #Careers

A priest, a vicar and a rabbit walk into a blood bank. The nurse asks " what type of blood are you?" The rabbit replies "I'm probably a type 'O' "

Gutted to have pulled out of speaking at #rED24 yesterday, but delighted that the response was "Family first, always." Without cover for this little one after the midwife being needed, I'm glad organisers understood. Thanks @hgaldinoshea.bsky.social & @tombennett71.bsky.social for your support.

Just got a bargain on Vinted. A couple of shirts and some neckwear from one of the fellas in the Mamas & Papas. All the sleeves are brown, and the ties are grey... I'll get m'coat 😅 #DadJoke

Preparation is key when you're doing a nut & bolt motorbike restoration. A challenge Oisín set himself for his DofE silver award. He'll be recording the whole thing for YouTube as well as producing his official logs. Some quality time ahead! #Aprilia #Motorbike #Resto

One for the biologists!

"Your streak is absolutely fine" I mean, that's the *really* important thing here! 😉 Images of @heymrshallahan and @miss_mcinerney chasing the gremlins about Tapp Towers 🤣

Inset Day 1 of 2024/25 - 8th year of teaching. A SEND action research project with Uni of Derby coming up. More to do with Careers as we continue to make our provision transformational for the community. Let's get to it 💪 Must grab milk for the science staff base!

🧵 [1] Best of luck to those getting results today. If you worked hard, be proud of your results. Anything with a number is a pass, and will get you on the right course for you. Remember careers don't have straight paths to them. #GCSEResultsDay #gcses2024

She's out of surgery and recovery. Operation went well, and she's OK for pain and comfort. Now 2 months of recovery. Thanks for the well wishes, all. Niamh has appreciated them. #clapa ##cleftlipandpalateawareness

For those that didn't know, @rickastl3y.bsky.social will lend you all but one of his Disney DVDs.

The last time there's a picture of us before her surgery tomorrow. This cleft lip and palate journey is twenty years down the line, with a shorter journey ahead of us as a family. I remember tears after her lip repair. Tomorrow will be just as emotional. #clapa #cleftlipandpalateawareness

I took some time to reflect on what my message to YP means in my own life. My 1st post on Bluesky is a blog post: www.viewsfromthehill.co.uk/blog/after-f... #EduSky #CareersEdu #Growth

🧵[1] "And they looked from man to pig and pig to man . . ." Words from someone wiser than myself, but resonate. If we want #EduSky to be everything #Edutwitter was, but not what it became, we need to change the behaviours we saw on there as a community. *We* need to do better this time.

I've been quiet on the bird app recently, as it wasn't positively contributing to my life. Here's to hoping Bluesky is something different 🤞🏻 A quick introduction: I'm a Science teacher & Careers Lead in the East Mids. Not always been a teacher. Always open to supporting others where I can. #EduSky