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🎓 Huge congratulations to all the students graduating today from the Carnegie School of Education at Leeds Beckett University! 💜

We're so proud of everything you’ve achieved — now go out and make a difference! 🌟

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🗣️"It’s about building relationships based on trust, respect and honesty," says Dr Doug Martin @lbu-schoolofed.bsky.social in our new LBU Research Voices interview

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Doug is creating research-driven policy changes to support children and families in #Leeds and nationally.

Do you want to effect change in Early Years provision?

The modules on our MA Education with Early Years pathway build your early years knowledge and provide insight into developments in policy and practice.
Apply now for September 2025:

Study with the experts: Louise Aston is an Early Years and Childhood specialist.

Louise has built a wealth of knowledge and expertise through a diverse range of experiences as an inspirational teacher, leader, trainer and consultant in primary education

🧐 Do you want to become a changemaker in Education?
With our MA Education develop your understanding of contemporary global debates and challenges within education settings.
💻 Accepting September 2025 apps for both on campus and distance learning courses:

Fill | CollectivED: Flourish A Programme based on Kline's Thinking Environment® If you would like to find out more about our Flourish Programme please book to attend one of our FREE Introductory Sessions. Please register below and we will send you the session link in advance.

🌱 Curious about how we’re supporting new teachers to truly flourish?

Join Henry Sauntson & Karen Duffy on Wed 2 July, 5–6:30pm for an intro to Flourish—and how Kline’s Thinking Environment is reshaping mentoring + PGCE experiences.

Come see what it’s about:

Social media and identity | Leeds Beckett University Meri Nasilyan-Lowe, SFHEA Course Director for Digital Pedagogy at Leeds Beckett University delves into social media and identity.

🧠 New blog from Meri Nasilyan via @LeedsBeckett:

“Social Media and Identity” explores how our digital lives shape who we are—and how we’re seen.

A thoughtful read on identity, belonging & the online self.

📖 Read here: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/blogs/carneg...
#Education #DigitalIdentity #SocialMedia

Carnegie School of Education | Leeds Beckett University Helping our students to inspire young people on their journey through education and having a deep and beneficial impact within and beyond the education sector.

Study with the experts: Dr. Bilal Nazir

Bilal is a Lecturer in Education at the Carnegie School of Education. His area of expertise is in race and education with a special interest in vocational education policy and practice.

Postgraduate Open Days | Postgraduate Study | Leeds Beckett University Come to a Postgraduate Open Day. Discover more about how one of our 180+ courses could elevate your career.

👀 Don’t miss out!

🗓️ Remember, our online open day is on 4th June.

Find out about our MA Education, MA Education with Early Years and our MA Race, Education and Decolonial Thought

Book your place here:

Fill | CollectivED: Flourish A Programme based on Kline's Thinking Environment® If you would like to find out more about our Flourish Programme please book to attend one of our FREE Introductory Sessions. Please register below and we will send you the session link in advance.

🌱 Curious about how adult learners are thriving through possibility thinking?

Join us Mon 2nd June, 5–6:30pm for an intro to the Flourish Programme—featuring the power of Kline’s Thinking Environment.
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Hosted by Sarabjit & Nikki Bains. Come explore what’s possible!

Study with the experts: Helen Young is an Early Years specialist who teaches on the MA Education with Early Years. Helen has particular expertise in Forest School pedagogical practice. www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/staff/helen-...

Postgraduate Open Days | Postgraduate Study | Leeds Beckett University Come to a Postgraduate Open Day. Discover more about how one of our 180+ courses could elevate your career.

🗓️ Our online open day is on 4th June.

Find out about our MA Education, MA Education with Early Years and our MA Race, Education and Decolonial Thought

Book your place here:

Have you previously studied at Leeds Beckett University?

💰 You may be entitled to a 20% Alumni discount for our MA Education or MA Education with Early Years.

💻 Get in touch with us today to find out more education@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

#education #MA #socialjustice #changemaker

👀 Look!

Our refreshed MA Education and our new MA Education with Early Years pathway for September 2025 are now live on our online prospectus and accepting September 2025 applications:

Leeds Beckett University Centre for Race, Education and Decoloniality Diversifying Recruitment. 8th May 2025 | 4-6pm | £125 per person. How inclusive is your recruitment process? Before looking outward, schools and trust boards must look inward to ensure they create truly diverse and welcoming environments. This interactive session will explore: - Legal compliance, understanding the equality duty for schools. - Identifying bias, where racism and discrimination might exist in your organisation. - Leadership accountability, the role of governors and trustees in driving change. Who should attend? Governors and trustees, headteachers and principals. Join us as we challenge existing practices and explore strategies for recruiting, developing, and retaining diverse talent. For more information email CRED@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

It's not too late to sign up for the next professional learning programme from the Centre for Race, Education and Decoloniality: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

👋 Apply now!

Gain in-depth, specialist knowledge and become an expert in decoloniality, racism, race and education studies on this flexible master’s course.

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CollectivED: Flourish A programme based on Kline's Thinking Environment. "My students have reported the benefits of experiencing the TE in class commenting that they are not used to being listened to or listening to others. They also report feeling equal in a TE space." Sarabjit Borrill.

🌱 Flourish: A Transformative 8-Month Programme of Support

Are you ready to unlock deeper thinking, creativity, and connection in your professional life?

Find out more about the Flourish programme here: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/research/col...

Leeds Beckett University Centre for Race, Education and Decoloniality Diversifying Recruitment. 8th May 2025 | 4-6pm | £125 per person. How inclusive is your recruitment process? Before looking outward, schools and trust boards must look inward to ensure they create truly diverse and welcoming environments. This interactive session will explore: - Legal compliance, understanding the equality duty for schools. - Identifying bias, where racism and discrimination might exist in your organisation. - Leadership accountability, the role of governors and trustees in driving change. Who should attend? Governors and trustees, headteachers and principals. Join us as we challenge existing practices and explore strategies for recruiting, developing, and retaining diverse talent. For more information email CRED@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Find out more here: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/courses/cpd-...

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Carnegie School of Education’s Research Seminar Series. For the series, we invite distinguished scholars to discuss theory, research, policy, and practice relating to education. Time and space are provided and protected to discuss, in a supportive environment, key issues relating to social justice and inclusion in education. We encourage everyone with a passion for education to actively engage with our seminar series. Professor Anthony Maher Director of Research

❓Do you have a passion for education❓
📷Come to our online seminars to hear from distinguished scholars in the field of education
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Flourish Upcoming Free Introductory Sessions Thursday 8th May 2025 5-6:30pm How Has Flourish Made a Difference in the Primary Classroom? Monday 2nd June 2025 5-6:30pm How is Flourish Making a Difference with Adult Learners? Wednesday 2nd July 2025 5-6:30pm How is Flourish Making a Difference with New Entrants to a Profession? CollectivED: The Centre for Coaching, Mentoring, Supervision & Professional Learning

Register here to attend our FREE introductory sessions to the Flourish programme: forms.office.com/e/1eC5HQ68FG

2024/25 Seminar Series Wednesday 7th May 4-5pm Coaching connections - sense making contemporary coaching in education through the CollectivED community. with Rachel Lofthouse, Jasen Booten and Trista Hollweck

Register here for the CollectivED Seminar on 7th May: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Leeds Beckett University Centre for Race, Education and Decoloniality. Diversifying Recruitment. 8th May 2025 | 4-6 PM | £125 per person How inclusive is your recruitment process? Before looking outward, schools and trust boards must look inward to ensure they create truly diverse and welcoming environments. This interactive session will explore: - Legal compliance – Understanding the Equality Duty for schools - Identifying bias – Where racism and discrimination might exist in your organisation - Leadership accountability – The role of governors and trustees in driving change Who should attend? - Governors & Trustees - Headteachers & Principals Join us as we challenge existing practices and explore strategies for recruiting, developing, and retaining diverse talent. For more information email CRED@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Book here to attend: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
#education #teachers #antiracism #diversity #recruitment

Our School Mental Health & Wellbeing community now has 1,500+ members!
Our latest Working Paper features case studies on:
🔹 MH Leads Networks
🔹 Science of Wellbeing curriculum
🔹 Empathy in competition
🔹 Digital wellbeing for families
📖 Download it here: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/research/car...

Flourish Free Introductory Sessions. Thursday 8th May 2025. 5-6:30pm. How Has Flourish Made a Difference in the Primary Classroom? “I love how everyone pays attention to what I say! It makes me feel special and important!” Y5 pupil Beginning with an introduction to the key principles and practices of Kline’s Thinking Environment, Lakshmi Divakarla, will share her story of how her application of Kline’s work impacted young learners, particularly those with complex needs.

Register Here: forms.office.com/e/1eC5HQ68FG
This introductory session to Flourish is for anyone interested in developing the conditions for young learners to improve resilience and self-confidence.

📢 MA Race, Education & Decolonial Thought – Study online, part-time, or full-time!
Challenge dominant narratives & reimagine education through a decolonial & critical race lens.
📍 Flexible study | Discounts available
🔗 Apply now: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/courses/race...
#DecolonizingEducation

Leeds Beckett University. Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools | Minds Ahead. Now more than ever, educators need practical tools to navigate emotional well-being, anxiety, and psychological safety in classrooms. By deepening our understanding of somatic awareness, empathy, and student mental health, we can create learning spaces where all students feel seen, heard, and supported. Download all four guides now and take the next step in transforming your teaching practice.

📩 Download all four guides now and take the next step in transforming your teaching practice.
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2024/25 Seminar Series Wednesday 30th April 12 - 1pm Reimagining Higher Education Learning Spaces: Assembling Theory, Methods, and Practice. Dr Jill Dickinson, Reader of Law/Leeds Law School and Professor Sam Elkington, Teeside University

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Are you a secondary school leader or line manager? Do you have responsibility for policy and/or involvement in supporting women teachers during their menopause transition? My name is Debbie Rigby, PhD Psychology researcher at Leeds Beckett University. I am also a retired secondary school science teacher and I am investigating what policies and guidance are available to support and inform women teachers during their menopause transition in the UK. This short 10 minute survey investigates what policies and guidance are currently available in your school and gives you the opportunity to share your experiences, good practice and challenges you may face. For more detailed information and to access the survey click the link or scan the QR code. Any questions? Please feel free to contact me with any questions: D.Rigby2946@student.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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Flourish. Free Introductory Sessions. Wednesday 2nd April 2025 5-6:30pm. How is Flourish Making a Difference With New Entrants to a Profession? Flourish has changed the way I approach my own leadership and what I encourage in others, and provided a firm, evidence-informed platform for the training and education of mentors and pre-service teachers.” Henry Sauntson.

Register Here: forms.office.com/e/1eC5HQ68FG
This introductory session to Flourish is for anyone interested in cultivating brave spaces for new entrants to the profession.