Zoë White
@zoewhite.bsky.social
Primary Headteacher Family, nature, books and culture Views my own
..gets eclipsed & govt fails to get credit for it. This is a package esp on social housing that people have waited literally decades for, it's transformative, it's what people think of when they think of a Lab govt. But outside the housing world you'd barely know: welfare cuts just eclipse it.
Today I took our school council for a walk and an 🍦 with the residents & staff of a local carehome. It’s the 2nd year of this intergenerational project, where we also have a board games afternoon and Christmas lunch,where the children sing.It is absolutely one of my favourite parts of my job 🫶
It’s been one of those weeks 😬 this afternoon will involve many brews and enjoying this darkly brilliant book. #booktok @roisinlanigan.bsky.social
10. This is a cry for help. We have photos of all the books and the annotated bibliography. Please, if you know anyone who could take, preserve or use these get in contact. As said, no expert in this field is disputing the value. An elderly colleague of Mike's can't deal with this at all.
1. A story. Please read. Reposts hugely appreciated on this. You'll see why in a bit. I was born in Pakistan and lived there until I was 4. My parents worked there as doctors. While we were there we were very close to a couple called Christine and Mike Miles.
Afghanistan 2025 & women are banned from parks, offices , education. Read these letters between British novelist @katemossewriter.bsky.social & Afghan writer Parand beautifully designed by nina krause & @venetiamenzies.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/article/5a3a... www.thetimes.com/article/5a3a...
The Taliban letters: one woman writes in freedom, the other in fear
The bestselling British author Kate Mosse shares her inspiring email exchange with a brave female writer living under Afghanistan’s brutal regime
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A highlight of Simon Reeves’ Scandinavia was the insight into a Finnish pre-school.The children played in the forest despite the cold, having fun, exploring, building their social skills and developing resilience. I found this so inspiring #EduSky #bbc #play #outdoorEd
On Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made a series of claims about the BBC's coverage of events in Gaza on Sunday. We've looked at the claims - and the number of misrepresentations and untruths that they contained. www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Ros Atkins on... The White House claims on BBC Gaza coverage
On Tuesday White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt launched an attack on the BBC's coverage of reports that Israeli forces had killed Palestinians near an aid distribution centre in Gaza. She cla...
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We’ll be walking & talking on Anglesey with 3 Dads Walking! 18th June 2-4pm at Llangefni Town Hall - we extend an open invite to all in the local community. We’ll be sharing progress from our MAPSS school suicide prevention trial & discussing next steps for policy in schools 🚶♀️
Not all interventions are equal. Our analysis found that CBT-informed sessions, where young people learn to understand their thoughts and behaviours, as well as how to manage them, were significantly more effective at reducing anxiety symptoms than mindfulness-based classes… As such….
We have a new meta-analysis out today on the effectiveness of school-based interventions for anxiety & depression - link & thread below 👇
Dan Hayes@danhayesphd.bsky.social · last yr.🚨 Paper alert 🚨 There’s a lot of debate at the moment around universal, interventions in schools. A thread 🧵 Our new meta-analysis, published today, shows they can work in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. www.frontiersin.org/journals/chi... Findings discussed more below…
The first season - ten episodes - of Podyssey is a gift from me to you. But given the intense time commitment involved, if you want a 20-episode Season 2, it is up to you to commission it by supporting it. You can do so from as little as a fiver. I love you all, anyway. A x ko-fi.com/podyssey
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Alex Andreou's Podyssey@alexpodyssey.bsky.social · last yr.🏛️🔥 6. Cassandra - Everything Must Be Said Again 🔥🏛️ NEW EPISODE: Cassandra. Unheeded wisdom or unnecessary pessimism? Woman vs Man? East vs West? Science vs Denial? Why we listen to some people. Why we don't listen to others. 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/0tCz... 🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
TikTokTipsters profiteering on the high stakes gambling nature of GCSE exams is where we are now in 2025. Read my comments in The Observer.
NEW BLOG: How we banned Smartphones (and why we did). southgloshead.wordpress.com/2025/05/26/w...
Why we banned Smartphones
“The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.” LP Hartley How will the school leaders of 2125 judge us? I have always been fascinated by what teachers a hundred year…
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My daughter spends more time reading novels than looking at her phone or watching tv. Just see the impact it has on her child. They just sit and read for ages. Modelling reading is a great way of getting your children into reading. 📖
There’s still time to apply for this Geography job at our lovely school. mynewterm.com/jobs/112989/...
Teacher of Geography - Belper School and Sixth Form Centre, Belper, Derbyshire
Closing date: 9:00am, Mon 19th May, 2025. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.
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I had pre-eclampsia twice. Eldest was prem 2lb8oz as a result. Please share this research study - they need to recruit folks planning their 1st baby. Hospitals taking part across England, plus Glasgow. poppyuk.net
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A calm scene for this Sunday morning here in Glastonbury. I hope you like it. Have a fabulous Sunday. We have the dragons parade here in Glastonbury today so that should be fun.
Positive news for teacher recruitment & retention (I haven’t said that in a while) via @jackworth.bsky.social. “Interest in teacher training is also up, probably due to the wider labour market cooling and last summer’s above-inflation teacher pay rise.” schoolsweek.co.uk/recruitment-...
Recruitment crisis: Are we finally turning the corner?
This week's positive news has some asking whether Labour might be able to ditch its 6,500 new teachers pledge
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My Grandad would have approved of this - he fought in WWII & often spoke to me about the messages given when remembering war. He loved the solemnity & reflection of Remembrance. He wouldn’t watch war films. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My VE Day was nothing like our image of it today. I hope we can honour what it really meant | Sheila Hancock
Our street party tea was a muted celebration, full of uncertainty. Then, as now, we faced a long struggle towards a better world, says actor and writer Sheila Hancock
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A great listen, particularly enjoyed the part about the fallen oak tree being adopted by children as their own play area 🌳
Sarah Watkins@minilebowski.bsky.social · last yr.I really enjoyed talking to the Two Beckies about all things outdoor play... open.spotify.com/episode/5o7t...
I don’t have @carlhendrick.substack.com ‘s remarkable way with words. Please just read this urgent, powerful article and share it with anyone you care about. carlhendrick.substack.com/p/ultra-proc...
Ultra-Processed Minds: The End of Deep Reading and What It Costs Us
A reflection on the reading life. What formed it, what threatens it, and what remains.
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I hear students say they aren't cut out for science because they had trouble with it in high school. Don't count out science based upon HS; it's such a small glimpse into the enormous world of STEM. If you enjoy it, there's a place for you and you can succeed 🧪🥽👩🔬🍎🧬⚛️ #iteachchem
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