Mel Burgess

Trip to South Shields to hear about ideas for South Tyneside Cultural Education Partnership to work with ed psychs to extend EBSA work piloted by @northeastmuseums.bsky.social Arts activities give struggling young people a voice and a haven, so excited for this to develop. Plus bonus ferry ride! ⛴️

The sun rising over the sea. The sky is a clear cloudless blue. A sandy beach is in the foreground.

Working from home days means I can gift myself this commute #coastalliving

Large 3D artwork of the Sun by Luke Jerram, suspended from the ceiling in the main space at Seaton Delaval Hall.

Large 3D artwork of the Sun by Luke Jerram, suspended from the ceiling in the main space at Seaton Delaval Hall. Photo shows part of the sphere on the left hand side of the image, with sun streaming through the windows on the right.

Been to see this beauty today at Seaton Delaval Hall. Seemed appropriate for the first day of lighter evenings.

A man with a ponytail and checked shirt places a jenga brick onto a tower made of other jenga bricks

A building made of jenga bricks on a low white table in the middle of a yellow floor

A woman with short brown hair standing and talking to a room of 15 teachers, who are all seated and listening to her. Sun shines through tall windows in the walls behind them.

Great to sit in on a teacher peer learning session as part of @northeastmuseums.bsky.social Cultural Match project, commissioned by North East Combined Authority. Giving #ECTs confidence to partner with artists and cultural orgs. Love that I still get to see these teachers grow in my new job!

Today, we’ve added two new approaches to our Early Years Evidence Store:

✍️Interactive writing, and,

🧼Self care.

In this blog, @juliangrenier.bsky.social, explores how educators can support the development of interactive writing in their setting.

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Graphs highlighting: • Rises in the number of unfilled vacancies have risen from 1 per 1000 teachers in 2010/11, to 2 per 1000 teachers in 2015/16 and 6 per 1000 teachers in 2023/24. • A gradual rise in the number of secondary pupils per class from 20 in 2015/16 to 22 in 2023/24. • A rise in the percentage of secondary pupils in a large class from 10% in 2015/16 to 15% in 2023/24.

Persistent challenges with recruitment to initial teacher training and teachers leaving the profession are leading to more unfilled vacancies and larger class sizes.

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What schools need to get right on AI Finding the right balance between embracing AI but ensuring it does not dominate and rob young people of necessary knowledge is critical, argues David Monis-Weston

My first morning in my job (all of nearly 3 weeks ago now!) was spent in a regional meeting about how we can support more schools to work better with AI - this is an interesting read.
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These are so cute!

Inspiring Leadership for Sustainability session today for North East headteachers from David Dixon and the team at OASES North East, with funding from the North East Combined Authority. The sun is even out here at Rising Sun Country Park!

@oasescharity.bsky.social @kimmcguinness.bsky.social

Surrey Square: The school that education policy forgot What can we learn from a school that provides a blueprint for many of Labour’s education reforms?

As governments have steered schools towards knowledge-rich curriculums and strict behaviour policies, Surrey Square Primary School has been quietly breaking the mould

What can we learn from a school already pioneering many of Labour's desired reforms?

@northeastmuseums.bsky.social showcasing lots of great content, workshops and resources for schools and teachers on here this week!

Primary school or cultural org in the North East or North Cumbria? Apply for the Chris Drinkwater Awards today - cash prizes for creative health partnership projects twamschools.org.uk/chris-drinkw... @schoolsnortheast.bsky.social

That last photo is lovely!

December reading… have to have an advent book every year and also a Christmas murdery book. Both of these purchased from gorgeous local bookshop the bound @forumbooks.bsky.social #iamreading #advent

New year goals…

Funding opportunity alert! @northeastmuseums.bsky.social North East Cultural Learning Fund is open until 20 January, via Community Foundation. Up to £2k for schools/ youth orgs in the North East to work with cultural orgs/ artists twamschools.org.uk/north-east-c...
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I will never, ever get over this.

Massive away win for the little fella.

My name is Mel and I’m becoming obsessed with cinema themed dressing… Elphaba green dress with Glinda lips for Wicked (which is phenomenal, by the way)

Hello! I’m in the museum educator club, up here at North East Museums. This starter pack is so helpful, thank you. Just finding my way around, happy to be added when you next update.

As I have somehow surpassed 7k followers on here I thought it might be nice to do a giveaway: All 7 of my books to one lovely winner. Just share and like to be in with a chance! 😁📚

A blue graphic which reads: "Between 2013 and 2020, 57% of 11-15 year olds in England only engaged with theatre and drama in school (not outside of school).

School provides a vital experience for all children to access and experience the arts.

For a high percentage of children, school is the only place where they'll engage with arts and creativity.

Arts provision in school is declining. This puts the entirety of arts access for many children at risk.