..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.

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 🫶

It’s been one of those weeks 😬 this afternoon will involve many brews and enjoying this darkly brilliant book. #booktok @roisinlanigan.bsky.social

Our daughter is nothing if not self aware 😬 wouldn’t have it any other way ♥️ #fathersday #humour

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.

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.

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...

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

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/...

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 🚶‍♀️

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….

We have a new meta-analysis out today on the effectiveness of school-based interventions for anxiety & depression - link & thread below 👇

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

www.theguardian.com/environment/... the value of research outlined here is huge

TikTokTipsters profiteering on the high stakes gambling nature of GCSE exams is where we are now in 2025. Read my comments in The Observer.

I wrote this about AI. We hear a lot about the importance of the "human touch" in the age of of machine intelligence. But the depressing truth is a lot of people just love AI slop. www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...

NEW BLOG: How we banned Smartphones (and why we did). southgloshead.wordpress.com/2025/05/26/w...

I think about this poem a lot at the minute

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. 📖

There’s still time to apply for this Geography job at our lovely school. mynewterm.com/jobs/112989/...

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

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.

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-...

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...

A great listen, particularly enjoyed the part about the fallen oak tree being adopted by children as their own play area 🌳

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...

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

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/

📢 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: https://shorturl.pulse.ly/3xe7yrmyom

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”.

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

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...

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/...

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...

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.

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.

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.

“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

My book A History of the World in 47 Borders is out in paperback today! Here's what that taught me about B2B sales.

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

Them: “no ‘war plans’ were discussed” The chat:

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

Very exciting Iron Age discovery www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

‘Okay which one of you accidentally added Robert Cecil to the chat?’

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/...

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

Children at risk of exclusion learning how to use tools... #forestschool #outdoorlearning #edusky #AP #PRU #SEND

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