Sally Latham

@sallylatham.bsky.social

Wikimedia UK Education Lead. The Open University. Birmingham. https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/articles/znmj3qt https://youtube.com/@sallylatham1886

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Thoughtful Patron, Sir Stephen Fry, gave a talk for us last week about philosophy in prisons and the public sphere, including schools, explaining in his own inimitable way why philosophy matters and why everyone should have access to it. #betterthanbread

Stephen Fry Waiting for the Out

Thoughtful patron Sir Stephen Fry talks about philosophy in prisons, and the public sphere, as well as his own ideas about why everyone should have access to philosophy. Filmed for our Waiting for…

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So I went to see Collabro last night at Lichfield Cathedral. Not only are their voices SENSATIONAL but they are amazing role models. Watching them sing For Good as a tribute to their friendship is one of the most positive examples of masculinity I've seen in a long time. #collabro

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My review of The Overthinkers' Club: Happy List. A funny, warm book giving an honest, unfiltered perspective on all things tween through the eyes of Birdie... an overthinker. @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social #kidslit #childrensliterature

School Reading List@schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 8mo ago

The Overthinkers’ Club: Happy List by Nat Luurtsema, illustrated by Cécile Dormeau. 📚👍🏼 schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-bo... #kidlit The Overthinkers' Club: Happy List is a diary-style story with doodles, following Birdie as she overthinks school, friends and a new blended family, a...

My review of Silent Night by Emma Read for @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social Not your average cosy Christmas tale... #kidslit #kidsbooks #childrensliterature

School Reading List@schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Silent Night by Emma Read. 📚👍🏼 schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-bo... #kidlit Silent Night is a fast-paced, dark and spooky Christmas mystery that keeps readers guessing while exploring grief, anxiety, family and the complicated...

This project was an absolute dream come true, as was meeting the wonderful Sir Stephen Fry who narrated the shows. We had wonderful support from the #philosophy community in this journey to bring critical thinking and #oracy to children no matter what their background. #philosophyforall

Imperfect Cognitions@imperfectcognitions.com · 11mo ago

On #WorldPhilosophyDay2025, read our most popular blog posts in the last year: Sally Latham introduces Fantastic Philosophy imperfectcognitions.... #philsky #edusky

I will say that every experience I have had with Philosophy at the University of Birmingham has been inclusive and supportive, whether I have been there as a teacher, PhD student or as an ECR. Women can't always say that... so thank-you. #philsky #academicsky

Lisa Bortolotti@lisabortolotti.com · last yr.

We cannot change the profession all at once, in one big sweep. But we can create a few spaces where things work as we would want them to. Hoping that people notice that good is possible and our micro-utopias catch on. #philsky #academicsky

Excited to share this as I start my new role as Education Lead for Wikimedia UK. I will be developing a programme of information literacy in schools aligned to WUK values of knowledge equity, representation and critical thinking as fake news and misrepresentation become increasingly prevalent.

Wikimedia UK@wikimediauk.bsky.social · last yr.

We’re delighted to share Wikimedia UK’s Strategic Report for 2024/25. Our latest report highlights stories of impact, external evaluation findings, and the voices of our communities as we continue shaping a more open and informed society. Read the report: tinyurl.com/4dkxpvue

My latest review for @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social. I've certainly been challenging my own preconceptions about graphic novels for kids. They can be an excellent way to engage reluctant readers and improve literacy. #booksky #kidslit

School Reading List@schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · last yr.

Astrosaurs Mission to Infinity by Steve Cole, Tobey Cole and Alex Lopez. 📚👍🏼 schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-bo... #kidlit Astrosaurs Mission to Infinity is a bold, fast-paced graphic novel adventure packed with dino-fights, chaos, and irreverent humour—perfect for attract...