www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v... ‘We accept all kinds of emotions in the workplace. Anger, frustration, joy, indifference, smugness – even arrogance sometimes – and we just get on with it. But sadness? Vulnerability? A visible crack in the armour? That still seems to be taboo. Especially women...’

I think a lot about how I took home three human babies and no one asked to see the home setup. Not even a photo. But when I bought a hamster last year I had to show proof I had the right cage and even sign a welfare agreement.

New job klaxon… I’m absolutely delighted, and very proud to say I’ll be leading a new Student Success team here at Wolverhampton. An exciting new chapter working with a brilliant team on delivering an inclusive, successful experience across the student lifecycle🥳👇🏾 www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

The Vasco family is safe and sound, but our thoughts are very much with those impacted by the horrendous scenes that followed what had been such a brilliant weekend of celebration. As Kenny Dalglish said, the words of our anthem ring true: You’ll Never Walk Alone. www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

A festival at the bottom of my road for the last 3 days, Scouse Coachella aka #Radio1BigWeekend to enjoy. No.20 lifted by our captain Virg at Anfield yesterday and now to round off the bank holiday weekend it’s time to welcome home the most successful team in the land. Imagine being us!

‘The urge to avert our gaze can be overpowering.’ BBC cameraman captures Israeli strike on Gaza hospital while covering plight of children www.bbc.com/news/article...

Meanwhile in Manchester… Scousers aren’t we 😂

‘Scousers aren’t we’ ❤️ Yesterday was one the best days. Seeing us lift the league with my kids, among hundreds of thousands of ‘scousers’ adopted and native was something I’ll never forget. The liverbird back on its perch, the greatest and most successful team in the land. We never walk alone ❤️

Social capital & the degree awarding gap: spaces, places and relationships. Read our latest piece on @hepi-news.bsky.social on supporting Black students to be their authentic, very best selves @drpauliancampbell.bsky.social @vascoadam.bsky.social @deebaparmar.bsky.social tinyurl.com/59tj5x3f

I’m currently on leave, but I couldn’t let this moment pass without saying something. The Supreme Court has spoken, and while the ruling offers legal clarity, it also raises urgent questions about inclusion, dignity, and how we protect all our communities. www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

The call for a Hillsborough Law is a call for humanity in the face of systems that too often prioritise self-preservation. Whether we’re talking about Hillsborough, Grenfell, Windrush, or the Covid-19 pandemic, the same patterns emerge: delay, deflect, deny. www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

There’s a phrase I keep coming back to in leadership, one I attribute to my mum, but I’m sure she heard it somewhere, so apologies if Mrs Vasco is the incorrect reference: ‘we’re so busy fighting the alligators, we forget we came to drain the swamp’... 👇🏾 www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

It’s been a while since I posted here, so thought I’d dive back in on an important subject… ‘Breakfast, dinner, tea’ aka the correct way or ‘breakfast, lunch, dinner?’ www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

The recent backlash against EDI is neither surprising nor particularly new… www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

Our Egyptian King ❤️🤍🖤

I really enjoyed recording this podcast… I had no idea it would end up spanning 3 episodes 🙈 I put that down to the superb hosting skills of @safarazali.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

We were outraged by Bibby Stockholm and that was a *fraction* of this plan: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... We are watching this in real time. Unbelievable.

What are the real barriers to attendance? • How do we ensure that school is a place where all feel safe and supported? • What alternative approaches could support both education and well-being? We need a system that trusts and works with parents, not criminalises. www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

The Holocaust did not begin with gas chambers; it began with words, propaganda, and the erosion of empathy for ‘the other.’ What we see now – the vilification of communities, and the weaponisation of identity – are chilling echoes of a past we swore to leave behind. www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

I just heard this fantastic song by Josh Idehen on @cerysmatthews.bsky.social show on @bbc6music.bsky.social It's so, so clever!! Thanks for playing it! 🙌 youtu.be/PS9Bc_GQBEs?...

This week has been heavy, to say the least… Even when the world feels overwhelming, small, meaningful actions create ripples. We all have the ability to do this in our own ways. Perhaps the best reminder of this I have seen this week was Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde. www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

It was an absolute pleasure joining @safarazali.bsky.social on his #CannyConversations podcast. Part 1 is out now and I’d love to keep the conversation flowing and hear your thoughts if you spare a moment to give a listen. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c... www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

It was an absolute pleasure joining @safarazali.bsky.social on his #CannyConversations podcast. Part 1 is out now and I’d love to keep the conversation flowing and hear your thoughts if you spare a moment to give a listen. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c... www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

It’s high time we bridge the disability employment gap! Join us for a new #DIIversePodcast episode as Julian Gwinnett and Louise Connop delve into the topic of ableism, the barriers that exist, and the role of assistive tech in creating a more inclusive workplace. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...

‘Would you drop Of Mice and Men from the exam syllabus? The answer isn’t black and white.’ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... This brilliant piece (above) by the incredible Nels Abbey is far more nuanced than my own post or opinion from last year, truth be told…. www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

As the world faces so much turmoil, I’m reflecting on how fortunate I am to take a proper break this festive season. Switching off from socials, emails, and messages for a while. If this time of year is tough for you, reach out — I’m here. Wishing peace and rest to all. See you in 2025.

Have @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & Rory Stewart just gone & solved the small boats crisis in their latest episode of @restispolitics.bsky.social? Huge if so! So I've looked into it... www.youtube.com/watch?v=toFk...

If you’ve known me long enough, you’ll know that my hair has always been more than just hair. It’s been a mirror of my identity, my confidence, and even my journey to self-acceptance. Well, last night, the story continued, and I started a new chapter… www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

I’ve woken up thinking I might need to update my profile pic soon 😂

Collective Nostalgia On the train, 2 passengers were lamenting the state of the country, confidently proclaiming that we’d been ‘better off in the 1800s.’ As I sat on my iPhone, replying to emails travelling at speed: which part of the 1800s are we talking about? www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

The Laura Kunessberg school of interview technique… @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social youtu.be/ohDB5gbtaEQ?...

I really do admire Penny for the work she puts in. Every week without fail she is here with her #EduSky #Edujobs bulletin. Thanks Penny and good luck to anyone applying - some crackers out there!

A quick personal one from me about making sure we check in with our friends. open.substack.com/pub/bennieka...

Always find it interesting how no link is drawn between stories on #r4today🤔 -Russian air strikes in Syria -Famine & ethnic cleansing in Darfur -Refugees seek safety in the UK which provides exactly no safe route for anyone escaping those places to reach us 🤔🤔🤔

The petulant, sexist response from Wallace to finally being called out for his appalling behaviour really sums up the kind of **** that women have to deal with from so many quarters. Look at the state of Trump's picks for more of the same. These guys want to be powerful yet victims simultaneously. 😡

So excited to share the first episode of the micro-podcast with @malcpd.bsky.social - this one is about our values. Sign up to the Powerful Pathways programme below!

It’s Christmas time, there IS a need to be afraid… Get the excuses ready, it’s Xmas party season. Meaning Do They Know It’s Christmas? will inevitably ring out. But as we sing along on dance floors, how many of us stop to think about the legacy of that song?.. 👇🏾 www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

Word of the day is ‘sequaciousness’ (16th century): the slavish and reckless following of another person in matters of thought or opinion.

I think more and more we are seeing the 'evidence based' narrative used to push a specific ideological position. Ofsted are particularly guilty of this and indeed they have been picked up on for using research to justify things it doesn't actually say. #EduSky

Facts

How do Global Majority leaders feel about assumptions and barriers to success? Read my latest blog: benniekara.substack.com/p/the-global... Join us on the Powerful Pathways programme (link in blog) @malcpd.bsky.social

Working in education is a privilege. It is about moments. But they don’t just happen by chance. They’re the result of environments built with intention—cultivated and rooted in community and kindness. It’s about creating a culture where staff and students thrive. www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

Good morning from Prague! ✈️ It’s time for another #EduSky #Edujobs bulletin. If you’re looking for a new move in education but out of the classroom, this hour is my gift for you. Wave if you’re watching 👋 Shout if you get one 🗣️ Share if I miss one ☝🏼

‘We need to ⚖️ creating space for discussion with maintaining boundaries. Without respect, the foundation of meaningful disagreement quickly erodes. Disagreeing agreeably is a skill we should all practise, but not at the expense of our values,health, or our purpose.’ www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

Looking forward to this today! #InspireEducationSummit with #TeamSquarePeg Ellie Costello @Dr Chris Bagley as we talk @teamsquarepeg.bsky.social Cultural Competency and The Myth of Three in relation to schools, families and the nurturing of children & young people www.linkedin.com/posts/jo-sym...

Maybe it’s my age. Maybe it’s the new ‘woke’ rebrand. Maybe it’s the fact it has Daily Mail readers and the GB News viewer frothing at the mouth. Maybe it’s that Tate has confirmed he will ‘never own a Jag’. But for the first time in my life I’d consider buying a JaGUar 🐆

1 in 3 chn in the UK live in poverty Primary school chn are being excluded in record numbers There is a genocide in Gaza and nations like ours and the US veto a ceasefire Tensions rise in Ukraine and Russia Wars rage across the globe Please STOP showing me Jeremy Clarkson cosplaying a farmer

The sector needs to stop, listen, and engage… forcing chn into schools that cannot support their needs, or worse, place them in a constant state of stress, is immoral. We are punishing chn and families for struggling within a system that was not built for them. www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

#BHM Day 25: Why 1% Black Professorship Isn’t Enough An insightful piece from one of our PGR community, requiring us to reflect on how we can all be part of change. Reclaiming narratives can be forward facing - 1% Black Professorship is not enough… www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

The average school has less accessibility and inclusion provision than your average workplace And workplaces aren’t all perfect. (I’d also take a look at the education faves- and their all white,able teams and websites with no accessibility, no alt text etc. )