We are here to fill this void. On Monday more than 65 educators joined our online webinar on tackling the far right with anti-racist education. We are following this up with another very soon on building courageous classrooms. All educators welcome. Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/education-...

Handle with care! ⚡ Hywel Roberts - passionate about ‘botheredness,’ master storyteller, and guaranteed to make you laugh, cry, and rethink everything about teaching. There’s always another way - discover our inspiring CPD & INSET speakers here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/

This is our manifesto - what's yours? www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/th...

Tell me you’re a Primary School teacher without telling me you’re a Primary School teacher…

“Witty, engaging and blends comedy with biting social commentary.” A fantastic review of Steve Baker’s hysterical new novel, #Outstanding, from Isabella Wallace! ⭐ This hilarious book captures the heart of the chaos and pressures of modern-day teaching. OUT NOW: buff.ly/uaJ5oMu

Some brilliant comments from willryan3.bsky.social about Steve Baker’s hilarious new education fiction 🌟 #Outstanding follows a disillusioned head teacher facing a school inspection while Educating Norfolk come to film in his cash-strapped school – with hysterical results 📚 OUT NOW! buff.ly/mri0Gop

What happens when 1,000+ Teachers and Headteachers meet two of our most charming and entertaining speakers? You find out June 19th at the @bathandwells.bsky.social BWMATFEST25! Press play for a sneak peak. 🎟️ Tickets just £45 per head (until June 18th): events.eazybook.com/event/251/de...

Did you know David Gilmour once sold his £3 million London mansion and donated every penny to a homeless charity called Crisis? He said, "I don't need all this luxury while others are fighting for a roof." No media catwalk, no rockstar egos-just pure generosity. He quietly changed lives❤️

I developed a love of reading early in life. It has been my greatest teacher, and travel has been my second.

Six Quick Things on Rapport The legend that is ⁦‪@jimroberson1‬⁩ gives us his run down on how he builds and uses rapport to get the best from his students www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/si...

Yes, we do @itimbrell.bsky.social

It was lovely to work with the National Association of Small Schools via Zoom. The dedication of small school heads never ceases to amaze. I really enjoyed exploring the theme 'Christmas and the Dare to be Different Curriculum' over the two meetings. Thank you for inviting me.

📣 Say it louder for the people at the back 📣

💥 NEWS! 💥 Delighted to announce that we have TWO new Presidents at European Movement UK: Caroline Lucas and Dominic Grieve Our former President, Michael Heseltine stepped down at the AGM this weekend. Onwards and definitely upwards! www.europeanmovement.co.uk/new-european...

Teachers are being forced to plug more and more gaps - as one school in Blackpool has even installed its own launderette to help pupils suffering from hygiene poverty. news.sky.com/story/teache...

💬 Exclusive: Headteachers of council maintained schools are launching a collective group to give them a 'voice' in policy-making after being 'marginalised' by the Conservatives

Me every time a new person is announced on that man’s team.

“Over the longer term the OBR say economic growth will be boosted by 1.4%. That’s really positive” says Chancellor OBR also say Brexit will reduce the UK’s potential GDP by 4% in the long run by lowering the trade intensity of the economy? Isn’t that important? youtu.be/0Wn4gusyHvk?...

Do have your say! Would also love to hear your alternative suggestions. corp.oup.com/news/voting-...

Exclusive: England’s biggest local authority has admitted it cannot afford to provide school improvement support, just days after ministers confirmed they want councils to help drive their new standards agenda

www.independentthinkingpress.com/bookauthor/m... A book of thinking for teachers getting ready for September.

Can he do our lighting next?

Today in #EYFS, a young man helped a very old man sort out the lighting in his garden. #LittleGlow #LightandDark @itlworldwide.bsky.social @ruthswailes.bsky.social #botheredness