Tom Bennett OBE
@tombennett71.bsky.social
Behaviour advisor to the UK Department of Education. Founder of researchED. Professor of School Behaviour. Academica University of Applied Science.
Really looking forward to speaking at ResearchEd #rED25 tomorrow. Feels odd not to be discussing it on twitter. If you're going, do say hello!
Looking forward to speaking at researchED National Conference this weekend at Parliament Hill School. My presentation will be on driving school improvement. I am presenting session one in room M30! More information on my website: www.miriamhussain.education/events
This is an utterly brilliant read. Value for money of @samfr.bsky.social continues to rise
Sam Freedman@samfr.bsky.social · last yr.New post just out: A guest post from Greg Treverton, Chair of the U.S. National Intelligence Council from 2014 to 2017 under President Obama. On US intelligence - and the "five eyes" relationship - in the age of Trump. (£/free trial) open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/s...
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Nidhi Sachdeva@nsachdeva.bsky.social · last yr.GET YOUR TICKETS SOON! researchED Canada Toronto 2025 - What Works in Teaching and Learning Date: Jun 6-7 Location: 230 Saint Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M4V 1R5 www.eventbrite.ca/e/researched...
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The action plan on behaviour appears to be ignore, de-escalation and make excuses for belligerent, obnoxious behaviour. Pupils are going through schools in Scotland with no expectations on how they behave. There is little care given to pupils who just go about their day. It’s a national scandal.
Tom Bennett OBE@tombennett71.bsky.social · 2y agoNEW BLOG! Will the Scottish National Action Plan on behaviour purge the patient, or poison it? open.substack.com/pub/bennettt...
‘We’re not looking for certainties. We’re looking for best bets, most likely… There are no solutions, only trade-offs.’ - @tombennett71.bsky.social #ResearchEdBrum
Is there a Finish 'miracle'? There has been a coherent and consistent improvement in the education system in this country. Let's celebrate it. @tombennett71.bsky.social #rEDBrum
Great day at #rEDBrum and thoroughly enjoyed listening to @sputniksteve.bsky.social @oldandrewuk.bsky.social @twperry1.bsky.social @tombennett71.bsky.social and the awesome @mrsspalding.bsky.social amongst others! Feeling inspired and motivated!
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RIGHT BABS WHO’S COMING ON 8TH MARCH?? @msjasminemn.bsky.social @mrsspalding.bsky.social @isaacmoore7.bsky.social @danielbundred.bsky.social @twperry1.bsky.social @tombennett71.bsky.social @teacherhead.bsky.social @didau.bsky.social @daisychristo.bsky.social TIX: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
two women are jumping in the air on a sidewalk in a city .
ALT: two women are jumping in the air on a sidewalk in a city .
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THROWBACK TO THE FIRST #rEDBRUM IN 2018 WITH @daisychristo.bsky.social @tombennett71.bsky.social @olicav.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social AND @teacherhead.bsky.social WHO WE FOOLISHLY CRAMMED INTO A VERY PACKED DRAMA STUDIO 😂 TIX FOR 8 MARCH 2025 HERE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
A typically thoughtful & practical @tesmagazine.bsky.social column from @juliangrenier.bsky.social on boosting early vocabulary.
Dr Julian Grenier CBE@juliangrenier.bsky.social · last yr.💡𝗠𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 Verbal skills at age 5 are associated with lifelong improved outcomes in education and health Research evidence suggests effective approaches to use, but there are challenges too www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
This has got HUGE ‘I got a detention just for asking a question’ energy. Heckler spoils show for entire audience, surprised by consequences.
Leaders- my next webinar on behaviour and culture is on the 24th. Australian classroom practitioners- my next one for you is the 26th :)
Tom Bennett OBE@tombennett71.bsky.social · 2y agoNEW ONLINE BEHAVIOUR TRAINING For teachers: 27th Jan, 4-5:30pm (UK time) www.eventbrite.com/e/1145004933... For leaders: 24th Feb, 4-5:30pm (UK time) www.eventbrite.com/e/1145010921... For Australian teachers, 26th Feb, 4-5:30pm (AEDT) www.eventbrite.com/e/1145030620... Live, with me, plus Q&A.
Peter Hyman has written this article roughly twice a year for 10 years. He’s still wrong.
Margot Finn@eicathomefinn.bsky.social · last yr.A new curriculum is needed, and so is higher value for education. With a sharing link for 3 non-subscribers: on.ft.com/4aVFr0P
🚀 ResearchEd Dubai 2025 – Speaker Announcement! 🚀 We’re delighted to welcome @tombennett71.bsky.social to #ResearchEdDubai2025! 🎉 🎟️ Tickets are now LIVE – don’t miss out! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched... #rEDDubai25
Brutal takedown of reading policy in Wales and Scotland, as Northern Ireland looks to change course with its new strategy based around phonics. @kathyrastle.bsky.social makes several important (and apparently still necessary) observations about the evidence on reading. www.itv.com/news/2025-02...
Why is forgetting such an important part of learning? Robert Bjork explains something that every teacher should know.
I was an exclusion officer for the LA for eight years back in the early 2000's... carrying a knife was always a permanent exclusion and rightly so.
AND FOR THE SECOND YEAR ON THE TROT, BENNETT’S BACK ON 8TH MARCH 🙌🙌 @tombennett71.bsky.social #rEDBRUM TIX HERE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
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The default position of a school that finds a knife in a student should be an immediate suspension, with a presumption to exclude except in the most extenuating of circumstances (eg it was planted on them). The safety of children is sacred. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ammanford school stabbing: Knife exclusions 'too simple' - Estyn chief
The Welsh education inspectorate's Owen Evans says a more nuanced approach is needed.
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Absolutely nails it. Brilliant post. I'd also add there's going to be perverse incentives *not* to seek a high inclusion rating if it signals to some families you prioritise less complicated and vulnerable children.
Cassie Young@moderncassie.bsky.social · last yr."Ofsted's standalone ‘Inclusion’ judgement highlights the importance of valuing all learners, but we must ensure it doesn't become a box-ticking exercise that sidesteps true inclusivity." Some thoughts on the proposal. #EduSky #SEND #Inclusion moderncassie.blogspot.com/2025/02/ofst...
The default position of a school that finds a knife in a student should be an immediate suspension, with a presumption to exclude except in the most extenuating of circumstances (eg it was planted on them). The safety of children is sacred. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ammanford school stabbing: Knife exclusions 'too simple' - Estyn chief
The Welsh education inspectorate's Owen Evans says a more nuanced approach is needed.
bbc.co.uk
Twilights can be a grind for many but it was an honour for me to come and speak to leaders in the mythical land of Bretherton the other day. An engaged and thoughtful room of colleagues. Thank you for the welcome.
Zoe Kirkpatrick@mrs-kp.bsky.social · last yr.Possibly the most iconic photo of my career so far. A brilliant afternoon listening to @tombennett71.bsky.social—full of invaluable insights and reminders to reflect on as we continue to strengthen our school’s behaviour culture. #EdLeadership #BehaviourMatters
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a group of men in suits and hats are walking down a street and one of them is smoking a cigarette .
ALT: a group of men in suits and hats are walking down a street and one of them is smoking a cigarette .
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NEW ONLINE BEHAVIOUR TRAINING For teachers: 27th Jan, 4-5:30pm (UK time) www.eventbrite.com/e/1145004933... For leaders: 24th Feb, 4-5:30pm (UK time) www.eventbrite.com/e/1145010921... For Australian teachers, 26th Feb, 4-5:30pm (AEDT) www.eventbrite.com/e/1145030620... Live, with me, plus Q&A.