Brilliant addition to the debate.

Daisy Christodoulou@daisychristo.bsky.social · 4d ago

I've weighed in on the great vocational education debate. From what we can see of the govt plans, I think they will repeat mistakes of the past. Also, we need to retire the phrase "parity of esteem". It's not helping. substack.nomoremarking.com/p/the-proble...

The other issue with vocational at 14 is implicit selection. Well off families will ensure their kids do academic courses. This happens at 16 anyway but at least we give everyone a chance to get a set of academic quals.

Started writing on Andy Burnham’s education proposal thinking “not sure about this”. Realised in writing “no, I am sure: it sucks!”

Education is not to blame for England’s Neet crisis

Andy Burnham’s schools overhaul risks throwing babies out with the bathwater, as changes will probably require cuts elsewhere

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I don’t go to the hellsite any more. I keep my account so when people send me occasional links I can check them out. I was sent this today, and it’s too long for BS to upload. But it’s worth five minutes of your time. I choked up twice. Stay safe @adamboxereducation.bsky.social x.com/adamboxer1/s...

Adam Boxer on X: "By sheer coincidence, it was my turn to do Thought For The Day at TTA this morning, so I chose to talk about the horrific attack in Golders Green yesterday, and what it means to be a Jew in 2026 Britain. Please give it a few minutes of your time if you can. https://t.co/1knsqDxBNB" / X

By sheer coincidence, it was my turn to do Thought For The Day at TTA this morning, so I chose to talk about the horrific attack in Golders Green yesterday, and what it means to be a Jew in 2026 Britain. Please give it a few minutes of your time if you can. https://t.co/1knsqDxBNB

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Beautiful and moving piece. www.theguardian.com/books/2026/a...

‘After all the horrible things we’ve been through,’ he said to me, ‘if I die of cancer, it will make a bad story’: Siri Hustvedt on losing Paul Auster

First there was the double tragedy that tore the family apart – then came a deadly diagnosis. The writer reflects on life after the death of her novelist husband

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Thanks to @egcarr.bsky.social, @counsellc.bsky.social and all the other editors of Teaching History who put in so many hours to put together this amazing journal. For this edition, I really enjoyed writing up my thinking process for an enquiry on Toussaint L'Ouverture.

Elizabeth Carr@egcarr.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Teaching History 201 from @histassoc.bsky.social is online. Brilliant authors sharing their varied approaches to teaching about interpretations. Great CPD for history teachers and subject leads! @sehartsmith.bsky.social @historysuperfan.bsky.social @benarscott.bsky.social and others

English lessons can fire imaginations and open minds, but the DfE should consider five points when implementing recommendations of the curriculum review, writes Summer Turner schoolsweek.co.uk/teachers-can...

How teachers can make English sing

Despite some concerns about the curriculum review, there is room for hopeful interpretation

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My new @tesmagazine.bsky.social feature on ‘Why we need to rethink secondary reading assessment’. We can do lots of charting reading ages, but not really change teaching on the basis of that data. How can diagnostic assessment offer us the missing link? Find out… www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

Why we need to rethink secondary reading assessment

Opportunities for teacher-led diagnostic assessments are being missed amid overreliance on reading ages and standardised reading tests, suggests Alex Quigley

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When leaders focus on helping staff and pupils to flourish, everyone benefits. Evidence shows it’s not a trade-off with outcomes, but a catalyst for improvement, says Ambition Institute’s Hilary Spencer. Read more: https://twp.ai/9PXKs1

Had an interesting conversation about inclusion in our SEND/AP schools yesterday that concluded with us suggesting that whilst we're proper hot on what you'd traditionally think of as 'inclusive practice', for us, ensuring access to a knowledge-rich curriculum for ALL is our inclusion focus.

Paul Kirschner@paulkirschner.bsky.social · 11mo ago

What is a knowledge-rich curriculum? In any event not just facts, not just math and reading, and not elitist. It is the strongest lever for equity. And thus ultimately a matter of social justice. #EduSky @timsurma.bsky.social, @danielmuijs.bsky.social

Great job alert: work with me and a fabulous group of Trust and school leaders as a Trust Executive Leader. Exciting opportunity to make an impact in a trust which prizes continuous improvement, ambitious goals and experiencing joy in these pursuits! mynewterm.com/jobs/4362/ED...

Trust Executive Leader (Education) - Broad Horizons Education Trust, Norwich, Norfolk

Closing date: 9:00am, Fri 10th Oct, 2025. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.

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Great day yesterday at #ResearchED. Thank you @saysmiss.bsky.social @daisychristo.bsky.social @mrsball.bsky.social @natashaporter.bsky.social for fab sessions. Lots to reflect on as well as concrete actions to take. Exciting times.

Teachers are so often a glue that holds society together.

Steve Peers@stevepeers.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Timeline cleanse

First day at school for our first born. Momentous in our little world.

Absolutely delighted to be chosen as the Teacher Tapp blog of the day! This blog is about how I make working, studying and parenting manageable during term time. www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/the-sun...

The Sunday Reset; Tips I've learnt to rise above the chaos during term time

A summary of tips I've learnt about balancing working, studying and being a mum during term time.

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For more, check out our discussion paper (co-authored by the crazy smart @Barker_J & @Josh_CPD): resources.steplab.co/content/fil... Would love any suggested improvements. 👊

London Calling!! This Saturday morning at 10am... #WomenEd London are celebrating a decade of empowering women in education with a look back and forwards, informative community circles and a keynote talk from Kathleen Cushnie! Get your summer off to a great start! womened.com/events/women...

#WomenEd London: Celebrate 10 Years of WomenEd! Then, Now, and Next!

Join #WomenEd London for a special event marking a decade of empowering women in education!

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Did you miss #ClipsFromTheClassroom? Don't panic. You can still access them here researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...

Churchill cried multiple times in the chamber. Including after the "blood, toil, tears and sweat" speech appropriately.

Twlldun@twlldun.bsky.social · last yr.

(This is a kidding on the square opinion, but c’mon. Are we saying Churchill never blubbed? He was famously emotional. The Victorians? Constantly crying. This is all the fault of modernity)

Some amazing people honoured in education and I am particularly thrilled that it includes @counsellc.bsky.social. She’s brought so much wisdom and sharpness of thought to the sector. I’ve been so lucky to work with her and the impact she has had for me personally has been profound.

Jonathan Mountstevens@mrmountstevens.bsky.social · last yr.

Congratulations @counsellc.bsky.social! Delighted to see your name here! schoolsweek.co.uk/kings-birthd...

It isn't possible to design a school system where everyone leaves with the skills needed for the workplace because *they're all going to do different jobs*. Workplace training needs to be done by employers.

The Observer@theobserveruk.bsky.social · last yr.

We need our children to leave school ready for life in the real world To ensure that young people embarking on a career have the skills and mindset employers are looking for, education must be linked more closely to the workplace, writes David Blunkett.

NEW BLOG: Managing attention in classrooms is a social justice issue hobbolog.wordpress.com/2025/06/02/m... #UKEd #Edusky #EduBlogUK

Managing attention in classrooms is a social justice issue

This is a blog about some of my favourite research findings in the field of attention. They are remarkable studies for their simplicity, the scale of the effect that they find, and the deep philoso…

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Column here!

There are some things in teaching that AI won’t change

‘Knowledge-rich’ curriculums will still be crucial in a world shaped by the technology

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The 2.8% isn’t fully funded and based on this assumption many schools and Trusts are facing the prospect of having to lower staffing numbers. 4% without additional funds will be an unmitigated disaster

Sam Freedman@samfr.bsky.social · last yr.

Yikes. Schools pay review board set to propose a 4% pay rise but only 2.8% is funded. Schools would have to find an extra £300m+ if no extra funding on offer.

Thought provoking session today with @jonathanhaidt.bsky.social and @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social, who explored the impact of social media and smartphones on children and young people. It was lovely to see so many of you at our first CST Talks event. With thanks to Community Playthings for sponsoring.

When you look across a school staffroom, there are all kinds of people who draw respect from the rest of the staff, no matter what subject they teach. @missdcox.bsky.social was someone who drew an enormous amount of respect from all around this staffroom. My thoughts are with her family and friends.

Nicole and Nimish from Creative Education Trust talking powerfully about co-constructing aligned practices across the trust 👏 😀

So many in #TeamRE and the wider #edutwitter community have been shocked to hear about Dawn’s accident. A fund has been created to support her and her family at this time. It might be something you consider giving to or sharing. www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Help raise £2500 to support DAWN COX and her loved ones while she is in hospital after a car accident

Iʼm raising money to support DAWN COX and her loved ones while she is in hospital after a car accident. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

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Today I will be playing the role of Cassandra. I've posted my responses to the Ofsted consultation on my blog in case they're helpful to others. Feel free to make use of them or ignore as you see fit, but make sure you respond. occamshairdryer.wordpress.com/2025/03/08/m...

My response to the Ofsted consultation

I have posted these responses on my blog in case they are of use to anyone in formulating their own answers to the Ofsted consultation. If you agree with me, feel free to take passages and use them…

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