I started a thing called The Big Green Books 500 Club on July 25th (my birthday!). I'm asking people to chip in £1 each week so we can get books into schools. Every time we reach £500, I send £500 of books to a different school. Details HERE. www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-bo...

I swear this updates itself every time I look…

It's #buyastrangerabook day. To celebrate Bluesky being back online I'll give out a book. FOR FREE. If there's one you'd like, let me know what it is. Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know. Here's what it's all about. www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi... UK only

This is the first time in 15 years that I'm running Ada Lovelace Day without also putting on a big event in London, and I have to admit, it feels kinda weird. If you have a minute, please share a story of your favourite woman in STEM with the hashtag #ALD25.

Autumn days when the grass is jewelled

when I worked in an independent bookstore, the owner told me the most stolen book was one about getting your first period and if I saw anyone walking out with it, I should just let them go.

In related news, a certain government white paper is now forever known in my head as Education Excellence Everywhere All At Once (DfE, 2016).

This is probably a mad thought but what if there was an opportunity here to run an experiment on the impact of smaller class sizes for a couple of years before closing some schools?

A bit late but… Worth considering you might need to thank people twice. If you’ve spent time with a member of staff thank them for that time and their wisdom in supporting your role. But also it is an opportunity to thank them for the job they’re doing every day. Acknowledge both. #BigQuestions

Pupils feeling that they belong isn't just nice to have. So how do great governing bodies support an inclusive school culture? #BIGQuestions #Inclusion @hoylerosemary.bsky.social @danigov.bsky.social @rachelj47127149.bsky.social @sallyfarsley.bsky.social @forrishilier.bsky.social

This probably isn’t actually answering the question but I think it’s worth GBs understanding that if their accessibility plan *isn’t* making a difference for SEND pupils then it needs revisiting ASAP. #BigQuestions

Reminds me of an old joke… I do not like referencing, not et al. #EdD #PhDSky #PhD

Back to our #BIGQuestion. How do governing bodies and school leaders ensure their accessibility plan makes a difference to SEND pupils? @danigov.bsky.social @rachelj47127149.bsky.social @hoylerosemary.bsky.social @sallyfarsley.bsky.social @simonknight100.bsky.social @forrishilier.bsky.social

This is a lovely thing. I’ve signed up. Gone for monthly. It is was really easy (unless I did it wrong of course). 📚❤️

During my review of literature on school governance I stumbled upon this gem. A puzzle on every page (and not much else). What does this say about the role for the uninitiated? 🤔🤔🤔

Although, juggling all the hats is very much a part of school governance… #ukedgovs

Celebrate #ALD25, 14 Oct, this year by organising your own event to support women in STEM. You can do anything – a talk, a networking event, a panel discussion, yarn bombing, cream teas, Wikipedia edit-a-thon. The options are endless! Let us know what you do: findingada.com/world..#ALD25

Do not punish the behaviour you want to see.

This week I dropped my youngest off at Bristol Uni to begin a degree in Education and Psychology. Packed up some essentials for him: saucepan, lamp, plates, cutlery, towel, and John Holt’s How Children Fail.

I’ve set up a new account because @academicgifts.bsky.social had too many hats. Follow me here if you are interested in sharing thoughts and ideas about school governance, academia and education. Or even better feel free to follow both of me!