Vivienne Porritt OBE FCCT FRSA

Voters go to polls in Caerphilly byelection that could mark historic shift for Wales Plaid Cymru and Reform UK have run fierce campaigns in Labour-run south Wales constituency

www.theguardian.com/politics/202... as usual those of us in the UK should be paying more attention to Wales

One in 12 secondary pupils put in isolation rooms at least once a week, study finds Children with special educational needs more than twice as likely to be put in isolation, say Manchester researchers

www.theguardian.com/education/20... The devil is in the detail here. But there are some schools who use isolation much less. It would be good to know how teachers and pupils are supported in those schools.

My daughter in software engineering on this topic: ' If something feels generated esp if there's obvious mistakes it's like, insulting to receive
Like you want me to pretend I don't know you're pretending to be smart? Embarrassing'

Rachel Reeves is the face of this budget. But the really big decisions are not in Labour’s hands | Larry Elliott The UK’s economic policy isn’t decided by politicians, but by the OBR and the Bank of England. This is a system in dire need of a rethink, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

'Yet even modest tweaks to the existing status quo – such as broadening the OBR’s remit to assess the likely impact of government policies on poverty, or ditching the Bank’s 2% target in favour of a 1-4% range – would actually make the economy stronger' www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

#HistoryEducation

Schools offered free support to protect pupils with food allergies - Headteacher Update Allergy School offers free resources to train teachers and school staff on keeping children with food allergies safe

Two children in every class have a food allergy & 1 in 5 allergic reactions happen in school. Allergy School from @natashasfoundation.bsky.social is offering free resources to all nurseries & primary #schools to help upskill staff & raise awareness about food allergies

If you’re a @ascl-uk.bsky.social member with a post-16 provision, please do check you are subscribed to our post-16 newsletters to ensure you don’t miss out on any important sector updates.

A black and white asleep

#Caturday

Duke isn’t interested! 😍

It’s #Caturday! And I wouldn’t want to let you down so here’s a picture of Milo in his new favourite spot, showing off his #beans, slang for those cute little toe pads. AI tells me they ‘act as shock absorbers, aiding in movement control, and helping with thermoregulation by releasing sweat’ 💦

Free breakfast clubs for half a million extra children next year Thousands more families will soon benefit from free breakfast clubs as the government confirms plans for 2,000 new schools to join the scheme from April 2026.

Free breakfast clubs for half a million extra children next year

Thousands more families will soon benefit from free breakfast clubs as the government confirms plans for 2,000 new schools to join the scheme from April 2026

www.gov.uk/government/n...

Heading out to the @scottishgreens.org Women's Network. Have been invited to speak on behalf of our new network, @educatorsforpeace.bsky.social, alongside the fabby @katie-hunter.bsky.social. We will focus on what we believe the future of education should be in these times of division and conflict.

YouTube video by International Professional Development Association Collaboration and learning from other professions at the IPDA Conference

The IPDA Conference is about collaboration and connection with fantastic opportunities to learn from different professions to help us in our own practice. Join us Wolverhampton from 10-11 October 2025 -
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5kw...

YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic Video emerges of Deputy PM,Defence Secretary & other Ministers BACKING compensation for Nuclear Vets

🚨NOW 430 DAYS since our nuclear test veterans - national heroes in their eighties - requested a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss how he will honour the commitment Labour made to their campaign for justice and compensation in opposition

youtu.be/hSQNLn2Ocr8?...

I don’t know about you, but I’m still sort of processing that the US president stood up in the UN and declared that London is about to be under Sharia law, and the response has been “actually, that won’t happen” rather than “Jesus, that is insane.”

Very sensible

😍

Free online webinar exploring causes of the #GenderPayGap

Do know if your organisation has a #GenderPayGap?

Does this affect your pension?

Join us in his important conversation - sign up in link in the image below.

Graphic with colorful flowers of different types and colors arranged in two rows. Below the flowers, bold black text reads: “Diversity is natural. Variation is a part of nature – so is disability.”

Disability is not separate from humanity. It's a natural part of the human experience.

Often times, disabilities can be a part of natural genetic variation.

Celebrating our unique experiences makes us stronger, prepares us for a world full of differences, and promotes community and understanding.

A national celebration of diversity in education has arrived! ✨

The National Education Diversity Awards spotlights individuals, schools, colleges and trusts building diverse, inclusive cultures and sustainable workplaces!

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📣 Announcement!

We are thrilled to share that @collegeofteaching.bsky.social, led by @alisonpeacock.bsky.social, have officially endorsed us!

As the professional body for teachers, their support highlights the importance of creating schools where every teacher is valued & every child can thrive!

For schools & colleges to thrive, every educator must feel valued, whatever their age, gender or background.

It’s about flexible working, supporting parents & carers, welcoming career changers, and opportunities for all.

Let’s celebrate those making this happen! 💛

📣Announcement

@womened.bsky.social officially endorse the National Education Diversity Awards💛

Women are the majority in education, yet gaps in leadership, pay & flexible working remain.

It is time to shine a light and share the stories about those already challenging these barriers!

Our pleasure 🎉🎉🎉

Thank you for this powerful endorsement @vivienneporritt.bsky.social and @keziah70.bsky.social 💜

Thank you ❤️❤️

It’s from a fabulous book ‘butterflies rising’.
@butterfliesrising.bsky.social

What utter dickheads we are…

Rayner fought for workers: sick pay, maternity rights, protection from unfair dismissal

Farage and his MPs voted it down

Rayner gets binned over £40k in stamp duty

Farage dodges £44k, shrugs & strolls on

The mega wealthy win again.

#sino_charleston #silenceisnotanoption

Please share to counter the promotion from mainstream media of this rather questionable individual.

#TaxEvasion

YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic Imagine the shock when he finds out Brexit is a primary factor in sky rocketing small boat crossings

Journalists questioning Nigel Farage should be pointing out Brexit has been a primary factor in the sky rocketing number of small boat crossings. How hard can this be?

youtu.be/cKXFjbxSBBI?...