How to imagine new futures
Where are the Benjamin Disraelis and Michael Foots of today?
“If only our politicians would get off Twitter and pick up a novel …”: entertaining piece by @tommctague.bsky.social @newstatesman1913.bsky.social: www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
01.03.2026 11:24 —
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26.02.2026 07:34 —
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How far back in time can you understand English?
An experiment in language change
English teachers in particular - you’ll love this: ‘How far back in time can you understand English? An experiment in language change’: www.deadlanguagesociety.com/p/how-far-ba...
26.02.2026 07:33 —
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Delighted to see Stephen (aka Lord) Parkinson making the case for the arts in state schools. And am also proud that I taught him when he was a student in Years 9-11 at our rural comprehensive - Thurston Community College, Suffolk:
08.02.2026 20:52 —
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Yes. Magnificent!
17.01.2026 20:02 —
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How accurate is Hamnet? The Shakespeare scholar’s verdict
The award-winning film starring Jessie Buckley has left many viewers in tears, but this expert was upset for other reasons
We went to see ‘Hamnet’ this week and loved the directing, the acting, the storytelling. However … just how accurate is the film? Here’s the fascinating verdict of eminent Shakespearean scholar @profbate.bsky.social @thetimes.com: [£]
www.thetimes.com/culture/film...
17.01.2026 20:00 —
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Thought you set the series up brilliantly on ‘Today’ this morning. Sounds chilling. G
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SecEd Podcast: Our new episode in partnership with @the-rsc.bsky.social offers practical ideas & #teaching techniques for engaging students in the work of William #Shakespeare. Some amazing tips from @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social Jacqui O'Hanlon & Emma Aubrey, head of Dowdales School buff.ly/EgEDVOy
12.01.2026 20:26 —
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Ah, yes. A similar version here in the east: ‘Harwich for the continent; Frinton for the incontinent’.
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The joy of annotated road signs (via @theguardian.com letters page) …
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Nope.
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GB-New-Year-2026-mix
An upbeat mix to kick-start 2026 ...
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2026 … via this GeoffyB New Year megamix: www.mixcloud.com/GeoffyB/gb-n... #Cheesy
31.12.2025 11:27 —
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Da-dah .... Roll of drums ...
Here's the Christmas 2025 Barton Bookshelf: 10 books that have entertained, disturbed, provoked or transported me in recent months - 5 fiction / 5 non-fiction. Full notes on my LinkedIn page. Enjoy!
19.12.2025 20:17 —
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An illuminating report on #oracy by @literacy-trust.bsky.social …
04.12.2025 08:37 —
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🚨NEW PODCAST🚨
Everyone agrees the SEND system is broken, but how do you fix it?
@realgeoffbarton.bsky.social and @eleanorrrlouise.bsky.social joined me to talk through the analysis and proposals in their new @ippr.org report on reforming SEND.
Listen here: insideyoured.com
26.11.2025 08:12 —
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Why Shakespeare and oracy go hand in hand
The curriculum and assessment review cements Shakespeare’s place in classrooms, but teaching must focus on bringing his words to life, writes Geoff Barton
‘Many years ago, I took my parents to see The Merchant of Venice. Portia was halfway through her “Quality of mercy” speech when my father decided to join in. Shakespeare was in his bloodstream …’: my @tesmagazine.bsky.social piece celebrating the RSC’s new curriculum: www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
15.11.2025 08:28 —
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Great to see the importance of Oracy being so clearly recognised in the CAR! Congratulations to @voice21oracy.bsky.social @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social and many others & thank you for all your hard work!
06.11.2025 12:07 —
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"We're not saying that we have an education system that isn't working for all young people, it's just not working for enough young people".
📻 @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social on @bbc5live.bsky.social 👇
26.10.2025 19:22 —
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Just finished Ian McEwan’s latest. At first I wasn’t sure about it. I liked the dystopian stuff, but didn’t care about the people, the narrative. Then part 2 kicks in and it all coheres - a haunting exploration of memory, storytelling, the intersection of our past & present. Superb #BartonBookshelf
26.10.2025 10:15 —
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Fabulous! G
25.10.2025 19:14 —
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Thanks you, Helen
23.10.2025 10:21 —
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Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton
Education Podcast · A podcast from the IPPR Inclusion Taskforce What does truly inclusive education look like, and how can we make it better? Hosted by Geoff Barton, former general secretary of the…
🎧 “Please don’t ignore us" - Cath Kitchen, chair of the National Association of Hospital Education spotlights why children with medical needs must be included in the SEND conversation.
New episode of Talking Inclusion... with @RealGeoffBarton.bsky.social is live!
podcasts.apple.com/ug/podcast/t...
21.10.2025 12:40 —
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Belatedly - thank you!
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Those Covid months remembered ...
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The Poems of Seamus Heaney review – collected works reveal his colossal achievement
The complete works, including previously unpublished poems and expert notes, are brought together in one volume for the first time
"This volume lets us see Heaney’s work, whose ripples we are still learning to navigate, for the colossal achievement it is, and reminds us that Heaney is not only a keeper but an enricher of the word-hoard": the definitive new Heaney poetry collection: www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...
14.10.2025 18:57 —
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"Every teacher is a language t…–Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton – Apple Podcasts
Podcast Episode · Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton · 29/09/2025 · 31m
The fundamental role of language in inclusive education, and the importance of early intervention & support: my conversation for our @ippr.org ‘Talking Inclusion’ podcast with Jane Harris, CEO of @speechandlanguk.bsky.social:
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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