Beth Pope

I would agree. I've worked in 6 primaries since 2023 and this description applies to all. The 'we can't meet need, they need to stay where they are' from SP is definitely a thing.

Number of homeless refugees in England soars, BBC has found Analysis of government data shows numbers increased from 3,560 in 2021/22 to 19,310 in 2024/25.

Key to this is the 28 day "move on" period for people leaving Home Office accommodation when granted refugee status. Previous government increased the period, but Labour in its desire to demonstrate its cruelty reduced it again, despite knowing the outcome. #r4today
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We gotta come up with a better system than “everything rests on whether these twelve billionnaires are nice”

And the cost of this in terms of SLT and pastoral staff time. I know that's not the main issue, but it does need to be taken into account. Those individuals are an expensive resource in the face of hours of defiance.

"Every adult is being used for every minute of the day" is an excellent thing to consider for anyone who wants change in schools. The pace and intensity of work in schools is remarkable. It shocks people when they first experience it.

YES! This. If this is going to be the inclusion model going forward, AP and EP classes need to be really small to allow for proper individualised support. And the staffing for the classes needs to be very carefully recruited for, not just 'you're in the AP class next year'.

I saw this after a day of dealing with children refusing internal exclusion/walking out of internal exclusion, and then continuing on to ignore adults, behave unsafely, disrupt learning and intimidate others (indirectly). Deep sigh.

Ha, a very undervalued comment.

I still maintain that defections should trigger a by-election, regardless of which party from and to. In General Elections people tend to vote for parties rather than individuals.

The wealthy fantasise about an apocalypse that they will survive - but the post apocalyptic world is not one they’d image where they are rulers of the planet - instead they will likely have a nasty few years and then die of starvation, disease, accident, or go mad, just like everyone else … gobdaws!

He's probably the biggest weapon on that boat.

Known liar though, bucket of salt required at all times.

Yes to stories. My enhanced provision class of year 7s have VERY big opinions and ideas about Matilda, Stephen, Henry II and Eleanor. Can't read about it or write about it, but we can 'story' it in a big way.

It's a super social history. Schmaltzy a lot of the time, but i learn lots from it.

It's frustrating that 'we' accepted the lack of work life balance for so long.

I have a job in an enhanced provision class in a mainstream secondary. It has completely reignited my interest in teaching. In the system, but outside the system.

Pushing the 'belonging' narrative I notice, which might cut through after a festive period spent with family and old friends and feeling that you don't belong there anymore.

I've had a technology related win with my struggling readers at school. So excited for them (and for me).

If you're an 'ed-guru' and have not been full time in the classroom for a term or more since covid, you need to get back in for your own CPD. Things are different and I don't think that's recognised enough.

Also, while they are pretty well known for working well on reluctant boy readers, I've also got year 8 girls arguing over who gets the next edition first.

Phoenix magazine, Bunny vs Monkey, Donut Squad and so on. Absolute game changers and gateway books for reluctant readers. @jamiesmart.bsky.social is some sort of genius for this stuff.

That is not a 4 bedroom house. How can that cupboard be called a bedroom?

My friend got in trouble doing something (minorly) naughty on a work trip. Daily Fail article started with the value of his house.

Same. Started 2 weeks after the jab, proper flu/stuck in 'recline and sweat' position for a week, still felt crap 4 weeks later.

Public bin on a woodland path piled up and overflowing with empty cardboard coffee cups and dog poo bags in equal measure.

I think this photo I took today belongs here. Beautiful installation.

Were you at an Everyman? And did that combo cost you £20?

I don't want to watch a podcast. Whole point is listening while doing something else.

Revolting Children, Matilda
Right Said Fred, Bernard Cribbins
Stick Song, Hey Duggee
Bare Necessities, Jungle Book
Theme tune to Jamie and his Magic Torch

Our roasties, eaten at 5pm, were still in the ground at 3pm.

Box of Delights