What do you think your students would say if you asked them whether they feel they belong? I explore belonging in my latest #RISEEduMag article and share data from the @geccollect.bsky.social's 26,000 voices report on belonging & inclusion. @netsupport.bsky.social www.riseedumag.com/lets-talk-ab...

Some staggering statistics in the @geccollect.bsky.social inclusion index such as 'Only 1 in 2 students feel they "belong" in school' and that '7/10 staff feel they aren't offered opportunities because of whom they are'. Read free here: www.thegec.education/the-gec-incl... #Inclusion #Belonging

Introducing The #InclusionIndex 📢 Based on research from our 26,000 Voices report, we have established the issues most affecting #inclusion and #belonging in schools today. See the top 10 behaviourial areas: www.thegec.education/the-gec-incl... #EduSky #UKTeacher @nicoleponsford.bsky.social

Happy #ThankATeacherDay to all school staff! From all of us here including our fantastic expert contributors, we want to say a HUGE thank you for all you do to support children on a daily basis👏🥰 @pshesolutions.bsky.social @nicoleponsford.bsky.social @garyhenderson18.bsky.social #edusky #teaching

Happy #PrideMonth! LGBTQIA+ inclusion and support isn't just for this month, it's for always. So here are some free educational resources that we recommend using all year round. www.riseedumag.com/resources-fo... #Inlcusion #LGBTQIA #RISEEduMag @netsupport.bsky.social

We do inclusion and data differently. Want to see how? We work with you to understand what inclusion really looks like in your school. Fine out more from @nicoleponsford.bsky.social (CEO & Founder) in our virtual demo: www.thegec.education/gec-virtual-... #Inclusion #EdTech #DataDriven #Belonging

🎉 IT’S HERE! Our groundbreaking report is now available as a physical hard copy - ready to order from our website: www.thegec.education/the-research Hidden voices are front and centre in our game-changing national report. Sneak peek below👇 @nicoleponsford.bsky.social #Inclusion #UKTeacher #EduSky

As well as founding and CEO-ing the GEC, @nicoleponsford.bsky.social's been working hard on her doctorate. And we are delighted to say that she has now passed and we couldn’t be more pleased for her 👏👏👏👏 Well done Dr Nicole Ponsford - you’ve smashed it 💪 #Inclusion #KaleidoscopicData

We asked 26,000+ UK students and staff about what inclusion REALLY looks like. Get your hands on the FIRST report of its kind: www.thegec.education/the-research #EduSky #Belonging #Wellbeing @nicoleponsford.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social @pennyrabiger.bsky.social

My great pleasure to chat with @nicoleponsford.bsky.social for this week's @FrankStanChat. youtu.be/KEVQAfchE-4. Discussed '26k Voices' report published this week, the need for kaleidoscopic analysis of evidence, how American schools reacting to non-EDI, and good work by @FFTEduDatalab.

GEC Founder @nicoleponsford.bsky.social is featured in this recent Schools Week round-up, sharing how schools can move beyond surface-level metrics to foster genuine belonging, drawing on insights from our #inclusion study. See the #research for yourself: www.thegec.education/the-research

“We need to surface what we don’t yet see.” writes GEC Founder & CEO @nicoleponsford.bsky.social in this insightful article for @schoolsweek.bsky.social Read now: schoolsweek.co.uk/the-knowledg... Download the report: www.thegec.education/the-research #inclusion #belonging #wellbeing

We all should be looking to @nicoleponsford.bsky.social today and one of the largest ever study on Inclusion. It's a shocking but for some of us unsurprising read. We have a issue apprently across the board. schoolsweek.co.uk/the-knowledg...

352+ teachers engaged 'live' via Zoom or stream, w/ today's #EYP2CtW25 @geccollect.bsky.social 'Takeover' session, from 17+ countries, spanning 5 continents. Feedback to follow, but thanks to @nicoleponsford.bsky.social @positive-y-mind.bsky.social, Anne Morris, Cathy Wassell & Matthew Savage 👏

#EYP2CtW25 continues tomorrow w/ @geccollect.bsky.social 'Takeover' exploring 'Intentional Inclusion' - FREE bk via forms.office.com/e/BuxAWHJcHP What will colleagues book recommendations be? (Pls add to column 2 or 3 of our padlet.com/pday1/eyp2ct...) RT @nicoleponsford.bsky.social

Loved recording this episode of #HerTechLife with the founder and CEO of @geccollect.bsky.social, @nicoleponsford.bsky.social. ❤️ Nic shares the good, the bad and the ugly about being a founder, along with career advice and her experiences in the tech industry. @netsupport.bsky.social

​Today @nicoleponsford.bsky.social joined DfE, @adalovelaceinst.bsky.social, Uni of East Anglia, @techuk.bsky.social, @inclusionht.bsky.social, ​& Elizabeth Anderson in 3 #SAAShow sessions. Nic was able to draw on info from ​our ​upcoming report 👀 thegec.education/the-research #SAAS25 #Inclusion

What does REAL #inclusion in education look like? 👀 Our upcoming report uncovers shocking inequalities in the experiences of staff and students, giving a voice to those that have previously gone unheard. Read the free headline report: www.thegec.education/the-research #EduSky #UKTeacher #UKEd

📢#EYP2CtW25 begins tomorrow. FREE online CPD w/ local, national & int'l contributors, across summer term. Have you or colleagues signed up? forms.office.com/e/BuxAWHJcHP @benniekara.bsky.social @keziah70.bsky.social @nicoleponsford.bsky.social @re-mcgee.bsky.social @olidebotton.bsky.social

In our latest blog, @nicoleponsford.bsky.social shares new data on boys and belonging – shedding light on how they truly feel about their place in schools. We highlight key findings and strategies to support boys in finding their sense of #belonging in #education: www.thegec.education/blog

On 22 May @geccollect.bsky.social 'Takeover' #EYP2CtW25 as @nicoleponsford.bsky.social & collective curate a session on 'Intentional Inclusion'. Whilst on 3 June, Ed Hodgson (More in Common) asks 'What does it mean to teach in a polarised & divided country?' Bk: forms.office.com/e/BuxAWHJcHP 10/

Very excited to be part of the @geccollect.bsky.social 'Circle of Influence' especially looking at the incredible peeps I'm alongside.😍There's a whole range of experts with different specialisms so I highly recommend checking out thegec.education/gec-circle 👀💡

Today is Autism Acceptance Day! 🌟 The autistic community values acceptance over awareness. Check out our blog by our chair and founder @jgjanegreenmbe.bsky.social ♾️🦓🙏 sedsconnective.org/post/autism-aw…#Autisms#acceptancec#neurodivergentnt

The GEC Circle Directory is LIVE – and to kick things off, we’re diving straight into a topic sparking conversation across schools and communities, Netflix’s #Adolescence: www.thegec.education/blog/beyond-... #EduSky #UKTeacher #UKEd @whatmakesaman.bsky.social @inclusionht.bsky.social

People you should talk to about Autism, ADHD and inclusion @autisticrealms.bsky.social @stimpunks.org @nicoleponsford.bsky.social hands down. Everytime. I've learnt more from these three than I can express.

🔬 ' It will be vital to ensure the data that drives decisions in schools and in government reflects the diverse experiences of all students' @nicoleponsford.bsky.social schoolsweek.co.uk/how-to-gathe...

📢All Wonde schools receive a 10% discount on the GEC Platform. Already using Wonde? Learn more about our award-winning #EdTech and how we combine your data with expert knowledge and resources to help you lay the foundations of #inclusion. 👉 www.thegec.education #EduSky @wearewonde.bsky.social

☪️ Ramadan Mubarak! 🥳 ⭐ This weekend marks the start of the holy month of #Ramadan & is of immense importance & blessings for Muslims around the world. ➡️ Check out my infographic on Ramadan facts: bit.ly/RamadanKeyFacts 🤝 Greet your students & colleagues with Ramadan Mubarak! #EduSky #Peace #Dua

It's my first #Edu #Ai and #EdTech edition of March, and there are plenty of resources, insights and guidance to keep even the naughtiest of us out of mischief for hours. Dive in, digest, connect with like-minded folks, grow your #PLN and share ❤️ www.linkedin.com/pulse/march-...

Maslaha asked young people and their families what they would like their teachers to know, or do during Ramadhan. This resource shares five practical ways to create safe and inclusive spaces for students who choose to observe it. #Ramadan #Ramadhan www.maslaha.org/Project/rama...

I have written a piece about ‘dropping the curb’ for our students. It’s about the universal design for learning. Why is 2025 is this such a challenging concept? #edusky

We're working on something exciting right now with @teamsquarepeg.bsky.social and we'd love your input 👇 Find out more about the new Parent & Carer module of the GEC Platform: www.thegec.education/gec-homes #Education #Inclusion #Diversity #Wellbeing #EdTech #Equity #EduSky #Parents #Carers

We believe in movements, not moments. That's why these resources are available year-round. We encourage you to browse the entire GEC KnowHow library for books to support children and young people in your setting: www.thegec.education/knowhow/ @marymyatt.bsky.social @teacherscollection.bsky.social

GEC KnowHow is our home for resources on #inclusion and belonging for parents, teachers, and carers. If you are looking for #Resources to encourage conversations around #LGBTHistoryMonth we have books, videos, podcasts, and more! 🏳️‍🌈 www.thegec.education/knowhow/tag/... #LGBT #Wellbeing #EduSky

Yup. Floored with the flu this week. Been brutal. 3 kids at home. They all had it in the run up. 🦠🦠🦠🦠 Any advice #EduSky?

Tired of information overload on education, EdTech & AI? 🤯 My newsletter curates the top insights so you don't have to! 🤓 Subscribe and check out this week's edition for loads of bite-sized learning and amazing time saving resources . #edtech #ai #education #cpd www.linkedin.com/pulse/feb-ed...

Happy Valentine's Day Happy ValentinesDay to all! ❤️ Happy Friday to all those who don't celebrate Valentines 🌟 Happy half term to those not celebrating w'kends Happy something else to all who don't celebrate 🙏 #Love #ValentinesDay  #ND #EDS #HSD #Everyone #diversity

“We need clear frameworks to support schools in getting the correct data, not just more data, but better data that can turn into actionable practice.” @nicoleponsford.bsky.social discusses ‘How can we create a more equitable education system?’ at #BETTUK2025 #BETTUK #Inclusion #Education #EduSky

If you missed the first GEC CircleTable on 'Transforming Education' then catch up with the key takeaways in our latest blog written by GEC Founder @nicoleponsford.bsky.social & GEC Circle Expert Meena Wood 👀 www.thegec.education/blog/transfo... #EduSky #Education #Curriculum #DEI #Inclusion

Delighted to be published in @schoolsweek.bsky.social this week! It’s time to look to bring in technology for digital social innovation. To flip the narrative on valuing what we measure and to measure what we value instead. #inclusion #belonging #disadvantage

Did you see GEC founder @nicoleponsford.bsky.social in @schoolsweek.bsky.social talking #Inclusion #Data ?👇 #EduSky #Education #Data #DEI

Delighted to be published in @schoolsweek.bsky.social this week! It’s time to look to bring in technology for digital social innovation. To flip the narrative on valuing what we measure and to measure what we value instead. #inclusion #belonging #disadvantage

This is honestly so heart-breaking. That poor family. The ‘systems’ put in place to support FAILED. It could have saved this young girl. We should have saved her.

This year GEC Founder @nicoleponsford.bsky.social took part in two panels at Bett UK including 'Bridging gaps: How can we create a more equitable education system?' Here are the key takeaways. Do you agree? Disagree? We’d love to hear your thoughts! 👇 #BETTUK #Inclusion #Education #EduSky

If you didn't catch @nicoleponsford.bsky.social in the Bett Arena these are just some of the key takeaways from her speech on 'Bridging gaps: How can we create a more equitable education system?' #BETTUK #Inclusion #Education #EduSky

This FREE resource can help with conversations about feelings this Children's Mental Health Week: www.thegec.education/feelings Gendered stereotypes make emotions even harder to process. Our Feelings guide raises awareness of gendered emotions and offers ways to challenge them. #EduSky #CMHW2025

Here is the first DEI lawsuit from the higher education sector. www.chronicle.com/article/enou...

Ok. It’s a let’s-sort-this-thesis-out-once-and-for-all-day! #CEMPDOC #EdD #EduSky

Is it me #EduSky or is starting to look like early days, old school #EduTwitter over here?

The Government will introduce four new laws to tackle child sexual abuse images generated by AI. Safeguarding Minister, @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social wants the UK to be the first country to make it illegal to possess, create or distribute AI tools designed to create child sexual abuse material.