BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! I'm not on social media much at the moment, working hard on my new book, which I feel sure will be my best one yet when it's done! In the meantime, I'm giving away signed copies of all my books so far. Follow & repost to enter, and say which book you'd like & why. Closes Dec 5!

Join the campaign to Trump-proof the BBC www.libdems.org.uk/bbc

It's not the first time Reform UK councillors have been caught failing to properly declare their financial interests, as I covered in my On the Ground column for @bylinetimes.bsky.social this month in print... subscribe.bylinetimes.com/edition/79/o...

Here's a small selection of the poppies made by children for Remembrance Day using one of my simple cardboard projects. Both methods just use recycled, paper-based materials, allowing them to be recycled too (no plastic) Both videos are on my YouTube channel. (my name) www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

After last year's success, I'm doing more online Christmas workshops this year. So, if you want to do some festive making with your class, get in touch. You choose what we make, I'll show you the skills, then off you go! One-hour sessions am/pm 15th - 19th December 🙂 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

Autumn running, jogging, slipping and sliding has commenced. #EduRunners

I have a brand new and very exciting episode of #DrawWithRob Icons for you tomorrow, particularly if you're a fan of Studio #Ghibli. My #Totoro drawalong drops tomorrow at 10am...

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Sussex Wildlife Trust celebrates success in legal battle to stop Marine Conservation Zone dumping as licence is quashed sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/sussex-... Short-snouted Seahorse © Paul Naylor

After over 3 yrs on an autism pathway with the NHS, we have now been delayed AGAIN. Son is yr 5. specialist secondary school needs a diagnosis to accept him so needs a diagnosis by June. Has an EHCP and is severely dyslexic. Feeling broken by this system and I’m a teacher! #autism

The scrubland by our river has been completely razed. Feeling a little confused as this was a haven for wildlife. @lukebmtb.bsky.social do you know anything about this area of land? Ownership etc? @ouseadurrt.bsky.social @wsccnews.bsky.social @sussexwildlife.bsky.social

Someone has repurposed the recently closed Model Bakery in the nearest town as the Model Bikery (by putting an 'i' over the 'a'). Offering bike repairs, a bike loan scheme plus help with DIY repairs. Hope it goes well for them. steyningbicyclerepair.co.uk/irepair/

The @empathylabuk.bsky.social conference on Thu 27th Nov is going to be superb. The links between reading and empathy are very powerful. Fantastic speakers, including @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social, @teresacremin.bsky.social and @amdassu.bsky.social. More info here: empathylab.uk/raising-gene...

Sights from the local beach: lesser spotted dog fish, grass hoppers and common lizards. @sussexwildlife.bsky.social

Last year, we offered Book Advent Calendars to schools. These contain 24 books, all individually wrapped & numbered. A list of books can be provided. These were really popular and we're offering again - a great way to boost libraries and classrooms. Private orders also welcome ❤️

I'm running a webinar about adaptive teaching after half term with lots of practical advice on inclusive approaches to teaching. Grateful for reposts. Many thanks to everyone who has shared this already! 😘 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ultima...

The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching - Webinar with Sue Cowley

Sue Cowley shares ideas about adaptive teaching and offers a range of practical strategies for creating an inclusive classroom

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Are you joining us for our upcoming webinar about the importance of book choice in primary schools? We'll be joined by our Writer in Residence Matt Goodfellow and @debbiethomas.bsky.social from @openuni-rfp.bsky.social for research, practical insights and more 👇 https://bit.ly/4qvcFv8

Got kids aged 8+? Get them my latest book! It's a chaotic rollercoaster ride through the Stone Age -- it's tonnes of fun, full of the latest scientific discoveries, is cowritten with the expert archaeologist @brennawalks.bsky.social, and is illustrated by @rikinparekh.bsky.social. Cheers!

NHS trust pleads guilty after teenage girl absconded from 24-hour care and killed herself

NHS trust pleads guilty after teenage girl absconded from 24-hour care and killed herself

Ellame Ford-Dunn, 16, suffered with severe mental health problems and absconded from Worthing hospital in March 2022 An NHS trust has pleaded guilty to failures over the avoidable death of a teenage girl who killed herself after absconding from 24-hour supervision under its care. Ellame Ford-Dunn, 16, who suffered with severe mental health problems, died on 20 March 2022, minutes after leaving the Bluefin acute children’s ward in Worthing hospital, part of University hospitals Sussex NHS trust (UHSussex). Continue reading...

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Introducing ‘Egg Box Monsters’ . . . just in time for half-term and Halloween. One egg box, no leftovers, totally recyclable. What I call ‘Pure Making’. Full instructions are on the website here . . . www.darrellwakelam.com/news/egg-box... #edusky #halloween

Important piece from @booktrust.org.uk and @openuni-rfp.bsky.social about the value of book choice for pupils and how to help promote it in the classroom. Do have a read! files.booktrust.org.uk/docs/documen... @teresacremin.bsky.social @richardruddick.bsky.social

Beautiful 5km run. Spotted two of my favourite birds, Kingfishers, along the river. I am so grateful to be able to get out and enjoy where we live.

I’ve been up to Lickey End First School in Bromsgrove this week, helping the children to rebuild their lovely little school, from cardboard! 😁😮 Every child has taken part, remember the oldest is only 7! darrellwakelam.com #edusky #schooldisplay

You spoke, I listened. Several brand new, exquisitely crafted art prints will be available in my shop soon (in very limited editions). More details to follow in the next few days...

Inspired by @silverpebble2.bsky.social and our autumnal walks, the boys and I created this leaf display. #autumn

Do you like scary movies? With animals in? Have resurrected some prints. Signed, A3 and available from Fiveways Arts and Crafts, Brighton. Online here: fivewaysartsandcrafts.com/search?q=nad...

Liquidambar leaf palette just now👇🏼. Pause for a moment if you’re feeling anxious-your brain’s likely to release dopamine due to a positive response to colour gradation, certain bright colours & looking at images our brains find appealing. A pause here will make your day slightly easier to tackle 🍁

On Monday 20th October, I'm running an online session with the brilliant @joshuaseigal.bsky.social all about raising the profile of poetry in the primary classroom. It will start at 3:45pm and end at 5:00pm. More information here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/i-dont-lik...