Becky Parsons

Leading Difficult Conversations The purpose of a difficult conversation is to honestly address a colleague’s performance, behaviour or relationships, so that you can help them improve. Done well, it is a timely, professional and …

This seems to be getting lots of reads atm

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YouTube video by ONEST NETWORK Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde appeals to President Trump to have mercy upon immigrants and minorities

If you watch only one short video today, make it this one. Remarkable bravery, and the looks on the various faces could be material for a dissertation on gender, the family, and authoritarianism. youtu.be/gVInX42IQD8?...

'Get Up' by Ben McGuire

Cover art: 'Lilac 8' by Eliza Nelle

As well as the 'invisible' children in schools, there are also the 'invisible' members of staff. They can go unnoticed and unappreciated because they do their job quietly and effectively, and always hold up their end without a fuss. They're often the glue that keeps a school together.

Love this!

Great insights, yet, for me, a sobering read - we can miss the point so easily and often in the name of improvement. How to inspire and free leaders to break the cycle?

The paradoxes of teaching A paradox is an odd or self-contradictory statement which has about it the ring of truth. (Greek – para = contrary to; doxa = opinion). Maybe it’s the natural cynic in me, but I enjoy looking for p…

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How the Teaching Commission will tackle the workforce crisis It's time to listen to the experts on education's recruitment and retention crisis - teachers themselves

Why do we have the highest number of teachers leaving the profession?
Why do we have the lowest number of graduates wanting to enter it?
If we care about our children, it's time to find the answers.
That's what my good friend Professor Mary Bousted is doing? schoolsweek.co.uk/why-were-lau...

Useful suggestions for anyone who finds the festive period challenging for whatever reason, but especially for the grievers like us who find it all a bit of a struggle ❤️

#BeKind you never know how much someone needs it and what a difference it makes to them!

'How to Call in Sick with Depression' by Billie Sainwood

Cover Art: 'Solstice' by M. E. Fuller

Oh my gosh, the ‘let me do it up for you’ at the end 🥰 Brilliant!

What an excellent summary - thank you!

“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”

James Baldwin

New follower here. Really appreciated your ODST keynote - useful and very practical!

Improving the curriculum and assessment system We're inviting people to share their ideas for potential improvements to the school curriculum and assessment system in England.

And we’re off!

The call for evidence for the curriculum and assessment review is now open, and will be for 8 weeks.

As @beckyfrancis.bsky.social says, this is the chance for a national conversation. Excited to hear the diverse views, insights and expertise of all.

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Indeed, and also allow time for strategic thinking in a role that can often become consumed by firefighting!

Give them time to do their job!

To do or not to do One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done. Marie Curie We all use to do lists. For food shopping, reminders for our children, holiday packing and of course at w…

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I'm seeing a LOT of people née to the platform this morning.
Which is BRILLIANT.
Welcome.
Here's a thread of a few tips. None of them my idea and I'm sure you see lots of other threads like this. Hope it helps.

Nice to have relocated 😊

👋 Primary SENDCo here. Pleased to meet you 😊