I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed the latest ep of Full Disclosure with Cariad Lloyd, @mrjamesob.bsky.social. Just a really gorgeous, thoughtful conversation. I’m glassy-eyed but in the nicest way. I’m going to revisit episodes of Griefcast that I hadn’t listened to – I used to love it. Thank you💛

Ever wanted to pick a Headteacher's brain? In this episode, primary Headteacher and TEDx speaker Claire Lotriet @ohlottie.bsky.social gives 5 qualities Headteachers want their teachers to possess. #edusky open.spotify.com/episode/4W1K...

Just verified my age using face scan; it confirmed I’m over 18. Bit rude.

The main way to improve the reading sat would be to take the time element out of it. They can either read and understand it or they can’t. What’s an hour got to do with anything? Let them do it till they’re finished if you want to know if they can read.

Eid Mubarak 🌙✨🕌🎨✏️💚

Third book of 2025 finished. All teachers should read it. Many (most?) of us will teach and know children living in poverty, like the main character, Will. It is beautifully written and deeply confronting; the sense of Will’s constant state of being on high alert radiates…

Book one of the year underway; I’m going to reinvigorate my love of reading, fiction in particular. Truth is, I still love reading but have a real concentration/focus issue with it and only complete books on holiday now 🤪 What’s the best tracker – Goodreads or The Story Graph?

Day 24: Jordan 🇯🇴 (1966) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

Day 23: Poland 🇵🇱 (2011) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

Day 22: Fiji 🇫🇯 (1989) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

Day 21: Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 (1994) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

Day 20: Palau 🇵🇼 (1987) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

Day 19: Cyprus 🇨🇾 (1996) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

Day 18: Zambia 🇿🇲 (1983) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

Inspired by @kateowbridge.bsky.social’s end of year card writing, I doodled a little design and wrote each member of staff a card telling them one thing I appreciate about them in particular. I really need to make more time for drawing and making because I just love it. 😊☕️🧣✨🧡💙🩵

Day 17: New Zealand 🇳🇿 (1996) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

I like to do things to help our JLT feel professional like teach them to shake hands and introduce themselves. I gave our head and deputy pupils a folder with a notebook etc. One of our head pupils shared this in our meeting last week. Give them the tools and they rise to it. 😊📒 #edusky

Day 15: Chad 🇹🇩 (1985) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

Day 14: Nauru 🇳🇷 (1985) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

Day 13: Venezuela 🇻🇪 (1976) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

Each year group across our federation carries out a local community project; year 6 children volunteer at a residential home. Imagine our delight when we received a lovely thank you card and this feedback this week. Kids these days eh? Terrible 🥰🫶🏽 💙 #compassion 🤝 #respect #edusky

Day 11: Peru 🇵🇪 (1980) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

“I don’t think anyone’s really an adult. I think we just become bigger and older.” – Trevor Noah 😊💭

Day 10: Italy 🇮🇹 (2004) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

Day 9: Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 (1998) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

Day 8: Malta 🇲🇹 (1991) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

On duty at lunchtime. A debate is ensuing between two Y4 friends. One comes over… 🧒🏻 Miss, there’s just one universe isn’t there? 👩🏽 😮‍💨Well, it depends who you ask. Some scientists think there are many, many parallel universes. 🧒🏻🫢🤯 Primary school: expect the unexpected ☺️

Day 7: Senegal 🇸🇳 (1977) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

Day 6: Canada 🇨🇦 (1977) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

Day 5: Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 (1992) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

Day 4: Chile 🇨🇱 (1979) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

Day 3: Australia 🇦🇺 (2003) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

Day 2: Gilbert and Ellice Islands 🇰🇮 🇹🇻 (1971) (Now part of Kiribati 🇰🇮 and Tuvalu 🇹🇻 after gaining independence from the U.K. in 1976) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌📮

Day 1: Ghana 🇬🇭 (1971) #GlobalNativity24 🌍✨💌 📮

It’s 1st December and #GlobalNativity24 is back today 😊 Each day until Christmas, I’ll share a nativity image from around the world. I mentioned a little twist… ☺️ Well, this year, each nativity is from a Christmas stamp from that country. 🌍✨💌

Absolutely love Claire's themed posts. You can learn so much! Give her a follow if you haven't already.

Global Nativity is returning next Sunday – with a little twist! I’ll share a nativity image from around the globe each day until Christmas – follow along with the hashtag and please share. 😊 🌍✨ #GlobalNativity24

We’re looking for a teacher and a HLTA to join our brilliant team. If that’s you or someone you know, get in touch. We’d love you to visit. 😊 Please share 🔁💫 www.henwickprimary.co.uk/Vacancies/Jo...

BREAKING NEWS Nandos release new range of sauces.

Are you a headteacher, serving or retired, a deputy or and assistant Head? Of so, could you comment on this thread and I will put together a head teacher starter pack. Please Repost for maximum reach.

There are so many new people here that I thought it would be a good idea to repost this starter back of global majority people working in education and towards diversity, equity and inclusion - and allies too! go.bsky.app/QwW744Z

Australia is planning a social media ban for under 16s and honestly, while the detail needs thought, I’ve been thinking for some time now that I’d welcome a move like this. Interested in what others think. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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I’ve never fully got the “why do we learn Pythagoras theorem when we don’t need it in real life” school of thought* because I love learning just for the experience of learning sometimes. In the last week, I’ve randomly learned about Foucault’s Panopticon (🤯) and… #edusky

How to feel like an absolute hero: 1) Arrange with Year 1 teacher to “find” Year 1’s “lost” bear 2) Return said “lost” bear to the classroom 3) Bask in the applause and hugs – “Miss! You found her!” 🧸😂🥰🫶🏽 #edusky

This was on my desk when I came in at lunchtime, after meetings all morning. I hope it’s not indulgent to share… it is really, but I’ll own it. Belonging is my number one value; the fact that one of my colleagues sees this means a lot. Also, I need to do this more for others.

The Sunday scaries 🖤🖊️✍🏽✨😊 #edusky #doodle

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #6,126,320!

One of @thosethatcan.bsky.social’s practical tips for managing your own wellbeing is put something in your diary to look forward to – big or small. Always have something there. Well, Trevor Noah, you are in my diary 😂🙌🏽🗓️