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Why oh why do people use AI pictures on their blogs? Not reading that if you put slop at the top of it. 🤦‍♀️

I am upset and still processing but will say, i really hope people arent planning on posting pictures later today for clout or to show what a good ally you are.

We need to show rightwing newspapers that actions have consequences. Add your name: goodlawproject.org/s/abb8a1

Jason Arday: Demand a public inquiry now | Good Law Project

Commission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death.

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It has to be rage bait at this point, because wtf?!

Sue Cowley@suecowley.bsky.social · 7mo ago

I did paraphrase so here's the original, just so that you can marvel at the stunning over confidence in saying something that is so obviously incorrect. Evidence based education you say? Hmm. 🤷‍♀️

🌟 New edpsy blog In this personal and reflective piece Minoushe connects the personal to the professional and political. She explores biculturalism, identity and a call to recognise that we cannot claim to be neutral in our practice. Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2026/me... #edpsychs

This election was a choice between hope and hate, and the people of Gorton and Denton chose hope 💚 🎉 Huge congratulations to the Honourable Member for Gorton and Denton! And to everyone who helped make this happen 👏 I can't wait to see you on Monday, Hannah, and give you the biggest, proudest hug

The Green Party of England & Wales@greenparty.org.uk · 8mo ago

Introducing Hannah Spencer MP 💚

🚨Our first 'emergency' pod? In this special release we ask question of and reflect on the government's new draft safeguarding guidance that now includes a section on 'children who question their gender' We've got some concerns... Listen links here: edpsy.org.uk/educated-gue... #edpsychs

This is the link to the consultation on the changes to KCSIE. Let's flood the consultation with responses pointing out why it's so problematic and will make children and young people less safe. I started teaching when section 28 was still in place. Not again! consult.education.gov.uk/independent-...

New DFE guidance on 'Gender questioning' children as part of KCSIE out today. Citing the flawed Cass review. The same week that a FOI to the National Child Mortality Database showed an increase in suicide in trans kids since pathways were restricted. Following the science would not lead to this doc.

Thinking about the boys who were stabbed at school yesterday, and the wonderful staff at Kingsbury High who do their best to support their school community. It's sad to see media outlets & individuals using this tragedy to construct a narrative about Islam, instead of care for the children involved.

💡 edpsy community fund We've recently launched our community fund and our information event is *THIS* Thursday at 4pm. If you've got an idea for an initiative and have questions - come along! Sign up to the session here: events.ringcentral.com/events/edpsy... #edpsychs #educationalpsychology

Listening to @lucaonions.bsky.social at the @eps4change.bsky.social community learning day, sitting with all the emotions that come with hearing the perspectives of neurodivergent trans children, and hearing my own child's voice in their voices.

Please share! Come join! Accessible to all! Exciting and engaging speakers soon to be announced! Get your ticket today! www.eventbrite.com/e/epmc-commu...

When you say that everyone's rights and freedoms are interconnected, you often get blank or puzzled responses. To highlight this point, hunger striker Qesser Zuhrah is being denied an ambulance at Bronzefield, the same prison that denied care for Aisha Cleary during labour.

Considering Streeting's well stated belief autism, ADHD etc, along with mental health issues, are "overdiagnosed", I won't hold my breath for this doing anything other than being used to cut support, along with opportunities for diagnosis, for people who need it. #r4today www.bbc.com/news/article...

Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnosis

The health secretary said the aim was to tackle a rising demand for services and the increased pressure on the NHS.

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Breaking: The schools white paper will be delayed until 'early in the new year', government has announced today, as ministers take more time to draw up controversial SEND reforms schoolsweek.co.uk/schools-whit...

Schools white paper delayed until next year

Autumn deadline will be missed as ministers take more time to consider controversial SEND reforms

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Blood on their hands; EVERY "gender-critical" transphobe - yes including the very rich ones, the bigoted "journalists" who abuse their power, the unacademic academics and the "comedians" who make transphobic "jokes" - are respnsible for this poor cis women's death. Transphobia *harms* cis women.

Izzy Kamikaze@izzykamikaze.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Marie McGowan, 89, has died 3 years after a brutal assault during which she was put headfirst into a rubbish bin. Her attacker, Alex Bailey, believed she was "a man dressed as a woman." This is the world the transphobes are creating "to protect women." RIP Marie. share.google/PFaI5YTh9tBw...

"She could have had the lucrative career of performative activism she was being lined up for. But by shunning this path, she shows up so many liberals for the frauds they are. She also puts a spotlight on all the big climate scientists who’ve never once said genocide is bad for the environment."

Nate Bear@natebear1.bsky.social · last yr.

The liberal class once hailed Greta Thunberg's values. But Thunberg stepped outside of her lane and transgressed against the only true values the liberal class understands: imperial values. For this they abandoned her open.substack.com/pub/donotpan...

UK's Labour Party abandoned transgender people. The gambit to pursue rightwing voters by abandoning a targeted minority failed, and now they're facing the prospect of a historic loss. US Dems could learn a lot from their failure. Great piece from S. Baum. Subscribe to support our journalism.

UK's Labour Party Abandoned Trans People. Here's What American Dems Can Learn.

Democrats: There is no “middle ground” on equal rights. Take it from UK Labour.

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Imagine being a non-White person in the UK. Now imagine being constantly asked for your Digital ID, just because "We are checking." It is going to be like that, it ALWAYS is.

So errrr....give us a follow...?! @educatedguesspod.bsky.social #Psychology #edpsychs

Recently in consultation meetings I've met children who have been racially abused by other children. This has retraumatised their parents and is also retraumatising for me. Racism is a safeguarding issue as outlined in KCSIE. It should be treated as such.

Still taking in the @edpsy.bsky.social festival and the honour of interviewing Bernard Coard with Sathya. It felt like an energising way to end a day of listening to inspiring speakers and planning for a better future for children, families, and ourselves.

💥Have you seen this line up....!? Programme and tickets here: festival.edpsy.org.uk #epfest2025 #edpsychs

Disappointed in the new occupants at the DfE quite generally tbh and I'm not afraid to say it. Too much flattery goes on in the sector where people want to have influence and I don't think it's healthy for education. #EduSky

Just been reading the DfE's new writing framework and it seems to push even more for formalising the Reception year. Every time I speak to teachers on the ground they stress the need for active, playful approaches to learning in the early years and this is not that. #EduSky