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Haha, it does seem a little unnatural!

I used to work with someone that pronounced it eye-boop-ro-fen, with the stress falling on boop

The dangers of diagnosis Two years ago, at a conference I described the process my wife and I went through to get our daughter her EHCP. I used a phrase familiar to those of us with children who find life harder and need m…

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Why It’s Important to Talk about Race with Children Children start learning about race and racism as early as preschool. Talking about race early, however difficult, will help them become more antiracist

I wrote a piece for @sciam.bsky.social about why White parents should be talking to their kids about race and racism. It was so great to work with @megha.bsky.social on this piece! Please share! www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-...

"Name?"
"Mark Carney."
"Full name?"

I wish I could like this more than once!

So true

Designing an assessment data strategy for your primary school doesn't need to be complicated. @jpembroke.bsky.social gives you some of the tools you'll need to create a sustainable and positive data culture in your school. Read it here: https://buff.ly/413AoYL

Recently I called Sir Martyn Oliver, the chief inspector of Ofsted, a liar on 'X'. Despite this, Ofsted very kindly walked me through their proposals for the new inspection system. I am sorry to say that my feelings are probably even more entrenched than they were before…

As you all know, today is World Ostrich Day. So here’s a list of meanings of the word for an ostrich in five different languages…

5. Camel chicken (Hindi)
4. Big turkey (Cherokee)
3. Winged lion (Croatian)
2. Greedy one (Hebrew)
1. Pantless thundergoose (Bahasa Adama)

I really hope this is legit

Yeah, that's the risk when schools suddenly start charging, and it's such a shame.

No. I have considered it for financial reasons, but came down on the side of wanting to keep the peri for the children to benefit from, rather than them potentially withdrawing their services in a fit of pique

Word of the day is ‘ram-stam’ (18th century): impetuous, headstrong, or reckless.

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The Ultimate Guide to Self-Regulation in the Classroom, book by Sue Cowley

I'm doing a free giveaway to celebrate the publication of my latest book! Like and repost to enter (UK only). Winner announced on Sunday. See the link below to find out more about the book. #freebie #giveaway

Feathers McGraw (a penguin with a rubber glove for a hat, or a chicken depending on who you ask) stands outside the entrance of The Museum of English Rural Life.

we're thrilled to share that we've started the year with a new addition to our team! he's extremely smart, capable, charming, persuasive, and boasts a wealth of museum experience

I thought they were cakes! Certainly look good enough to eat anyway

Always useful! 😁

I started watching this thr other night. I love Ted Danson, but feel like he always just plays "Ted Danson". Lots of great Good Place cast cameos too!

Taking my four year-old to see Paddington 3 over the weekend. I am significantly more excited about it than she is.

Well, I initially read this as ketchup 'cheerios', which is somehow worse.

Hello! HT of a small school here

No letter Es! Is that it?

This is bleak.

This is a great read. I'm a few years into my headteachering now, and I love it, but none of the senior leaders that I know aspire to headship - they feel that it's a lot of hard work with little financial reward. I believe that as with everything else in education, you don't do it for the money!

This is all the encouragement I need!

🎉 End of summer giveaway!
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I've got 2 copies of KS1 Times Tables Ninja to give away- one on X and one on BlueSky.

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Hi UK teachers/schools/librarians!

I’ve got ONE signed and dedicated copy of my spooky book to giveaway!

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Definitely traffic, and the 'state of the roads' - potholes, roadworks etc. Plus, the classic 'are you going on holiday?'.