First festive ness. Mini brick gingerbread character. Looks easy, but was so hard to make.

Over 2 &a half years ago we started chatting with @bradleybusch.bsky.social - now we're less than 2 weeks from publication! So grateful to @innerdrive.bsky.social, &all our contributors &early reviewers @marymyatt.bsky.social, @trythisteaching.bsky.social The countdown has begun! amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE

There are so many amazing education books out there that I thought it would be useful to get your recommendations on different areas. Book thread number 1 - Wellbeing and school culture. Add images and/or links to any great education books you know on this topic. #NewToSLTChat

If you feel you're not seeing posts by people you really want to keep up with, go to their profile and click on the bell #bluesky

Emergency spinal surgery. Not words I was expecting to put into a sentence at the start of a new school year. The whole ‘How are you?’ and ‘How was your summer? types of conversation are a little trickier, as there’s no way to keep it light and make small talk when it’s something quite so serious.

Teachers - how many of these are you? 🤭✅ What did @ictevangelist.bsky.social and I miss? #Teachers #Comedy #RISEEduMag @netsupport.bsky.social riseedumag.com/20-things-yo...

Honoured and excited to be judging. Can't wait to see what this year brings.

A stunning few days away in the lakes. Peace and beauty everywhere.

Chilled evening with @oisinleech.bsky.social so The Greystones in Sheffield

So lovely for my class to have a visit from Helen Rutter with her new book #TheBoyWithBigDecisions. Excited to get reading this with them #ScholasticBookFair

Another top night at the Greystones with @spikequireboys.bsky.social

Top night with Amelia Coburn and @jimmoray.bsky.social at The Greystones. (On a school night too...)

Sunset on Rivington Pike, waiting for runners on the Epic Events night run.

First day of back to school. One of ours has made it already.

First commute to new school. Made it through the snow. Think I might like this

We've had some. Not especially looking forward to getting to school in this tomorrow though.

Same again...

Perfect start to a boxing day walk

A real privilege to share thoughts on what makes good Cpd. Thanks @kcauchi.bsky.social and @netsupport.bsky.social

Beautiful start to the morning

It's my last day working with The Key. Having a short break, then back into school for me.

Wednesday Night Drinks Join us between 7:30 and 8:30 to chat with other heads who get it. Chat, laugh, connect and support. mailchi.mp/headsup4hts/...

Okay peeps. I found out something pretty cool today. In the last few months we've had people reading #RISEEduMag in 70 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES 😲🥰! If you want to have your voice read globally, join us at riseedumag.xn--com-6r6av758w #Magazine #Education @netsupport.bsky.social

Hey everyone. It’s #EduDrinks this Friday from 7:30pm. If you’re interested in coming and making some new friends in the education world, DM either me or @deputypaul.bsky.social for the Zoom link. Always a relaxed and fun evening.

Just over one week to go! It's online... 😃 It's free... 🥳 And LOOK AT THIS LINE-UP! 🤩 A partnership between Beckfoot Trust & TTCT. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/79d75a... @isaacmoore7.bsky.social @samcrome.bsky.social @msybibi.bsky.social @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social

I’ve got 6 copies of Code Name Kingfisher to give away to one lucky winner. Simply repost this and make sure you’re following me. I’ll choose one lucky winner at random on Sunday 1st of December.

It's here again

💫GIVEAWAY💫 To celebrate the release of The Great Fox Revealed on audiobook, narrated by the fantastic Charlie Sanderson, I'm giving away a free download. To enter: 👑Repost this post. 👑Follow me. Winner picked at random on 2/12.

Our lovely #RISEEduMag writers. These are great #edu folk I recommend following on here. If I've missed anyone who has written for R.I.S.E. that wants to be included, please let me know. 💗https://go.bsky.app/LMBUJq9 #writers #magazine

Our founder, James Pope, is interviewed in this podcast for @thekeysupport.bsky.social James talks about his experience as a school leader, the challenges faced by those who head up to schools, and some lessons that our system needs to learn. open.spotify.com/episode/29yp...

It's here!

Time to start over I guess. 🙂 Hi, I'm Darrell. I make stuff, mainly out of things you'd normally throw away. I work with children and young people, lots of them. I make 3D artwork, mainly in schools . . . and I make sculptures myself, share them online, and hopefully inspire others to have a go. 👍

Favourite cafe have rolled out the seasonal drinks. Which one do you fancy?

Songs over six minutes. #FridayFive 1. Kashmir. Led Zeppelin. 2. Hallelujah. Jeff Buckley. 3. Orion. Metallica. 4. Bat out of Hell. Meatloaf. (Just the edit 7 minutes is enough!) 5. Marquee Moon. Television.

Last call on this - I have room for about nineteen more heads I think. First come first served. In an hour or so I'll be calling for SENDCOs and SEND consultants - get ready for that!

Great to see you here @checkemoutbooks.bsky.social

Great to see you here @richreadalot.bsky.social!

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.

Great to see you here @craigmckee.bsky.social

Our next Book Club is on Thursday. Emma Turner discusses her curriculum themed book Simplicitus Altius - Leading the Interconnected Primary Curriculum @emmaturner75.bsky.social You can grab your tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/headsup4ht...

I have a report out today with The Sutton Trust looking back at the huge array of reforms over the past few decades and asking if they've made a difference. What's got better, what's got worse, and what are the challenges for the new government? www.suttontrust.com/our-research...

School leadership can be lonely. Connecting to other leaders can be a powerful way to support your wellbeing and strengthen your network. #HeadsUp4HTs can help you connect. Join us.

SPECIAL OCTOBER OFFER! I’m offering a 45 minute virtual Woodcutter and the Snow Prince session to schools for £50 if you book in October! Perfect for the lead up to #Christmas! It will include a reading, some sign language, a Q&A and lots of Christmassy fun! Just DM! ❄️🎄 #PrimaryEduSky #KidLit

Happy #NationalHeroDay A hero is often described as someone who’s gone beyond their call of duty, but being a hero is more than that, it includes having qualities that inspire others to be stronger, kinder & considerate of other people. From battlefield to classroom-a hero inspires anyone, anywhere.

X losing 30% of its UK users in a year (and 20% in the US) is clearly bad for its financial viability, but it has also accelerated the downward spiral of the platform into increasingly extreme content. Via @jburnmurdoch.bsky.social @jemima.bsky.social @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/6596...

#FridayFive is autumnal. Loose rules. Can be a vibe. 1. Omaha. Counting Crows. 2. November Tale. The Waterboys. 3. The Boys of Summer. Don Henley. 4. Who Knows Where the Time Goes? Fairport Convention. 5. Harvest Moon. Neil Young.

One for @mjogalvin1.bsky.social. Popped out for lunch.

📢BOOK GIVEAWAY📢 To celebrate my joining BlueSky, I'm going to give away a copy of my recently released, 5* rated, Mary Myatt approved book 'Teaching Hacks'. Covering writing, oracy, revision, learner identity, curriculum and more! Simple RT and follow to be entered. Drawn 23rd Sept!

Eeek I'm very excited that the next #RISEEduMag is coming very soon! 😻Next edition includes #SEND, #AI, #ECT, #Music and many more topics written by amazing authors across the #education sector. 💡@ictevangelist.bsky.social @darcyprior.bsky.social @ka81.bsky.social @sarahjdavies.bsky.social