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Simon Beale

@spbeale.bsky.social

Head of History and Politics in West London. Will also post pictures of food. Here to share resources. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NtQ4Kdz4lQjPYloxBNk01PI24jgM2Ixa

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Oh you’ve branded it!

13.02.2026 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Teach Environmental Histories network

Welcome to Teach Environmental Histories!

We are a network for those interested in exploring how history can help young people understand the climate & ecological emergency.
Talks, forums, classroom support & resources.

Click the link to learn more about us!

www.history.org.uk/secondary/ca...

20.01.2026 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fantastic day having Matthew Green in to deliver a tour de force on the Restoration to Year 11. It was great to get a professional historian in so they could see a professional in action, weaving stories together and wielding their expert knowledge with such fluency.

20.01.2026 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great revision session with Year 12. Chess challenge tests their knowledge and exam technique. Moving pieces requires factual recall, taking a piece requires giving their line of argument for an exam question.

18.12.2025 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Festive family fun. Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani, House black daal, Katchumber and Raita. All from the @dishoom.bsky.social cookbook. Followed by chocolate mousse from the The Devonshire in @thetimes.com

14.12.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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History and The Curriculum Review An extended version of a blog that features on the ReTeach website. No historian would overlook the 5th of November in their calendar but today it had that added significance of being the day the C…

I shared some thoughts to @reteachuk.bsky.social blog about the impact of the Curriculum Review for History departments. I’ve had a chance to reflect further and write it up. #historyteacher historyiseverystory.wordpress.com/2025/11/19/h...

19.11.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So… on a day that the BBC is raising millions for Children in Need (which we shouldn’t need if the state could offer the right support) The President of The United States has confirmed he intends to sue the corporation for a billion. For the broadcast of HIS OWN WORDS. Madness.

15.11.2025 08:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Complex thinking posters for every lens of the approach. Some varied quotes covering a range of historical disciplines and periods. @helencarr.bsky.social @peterfrankopan.bsky.social @historyeats.bsky.social @hallierubenhold.bsky.social

06.11.2025 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stage two of the complex thinking project is to have examples from historians own work to demonstrate to students what these look like. Here is the poster for β€œContrast” using @sathnam.bsky.social work from Empireland.

23.10.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

21.10.2025 04:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Testing out some new posters around complex thinking. Please le me know what you would think and how you would tweak the visuals or message.

21.10.2025 04:05 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Wonderful evening at @britishlibrary.bsky.social listening to @drmirandakaufmann.bsky.social & Sudhir Hazareesingh discuss their new books as part of β€œHeiresses and Rebels:
Stories of Money, Exploitation and Resistance in Caribbean and Atlantic Slavery”.

09.10.2025 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Incredibly poor customer service from @britishgashq.bsky.social Been told I am Β£7,000 in debt despite being in credit in December of 2024. Raised a complaint 3 months ago, which got an initial response and gone nowhere. In mean time direct debit is now Β£815 (x3!). Any help to escalate further?

06.09.2025 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Please tell me @thehistoryguy.bsky.social has a plan for a special podcast recorded on board.

29.08.2025 08:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh wow! That will also be incredible

29.08.2025 08:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When a Viking longship docks in London, what history teacher wouldn’t want to climb aboard??? Thanks to the crew of Saga Farmann for being so hospitable and answering all my questions!

28.08.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Apparently, the pencil-pushers at the Home Office also have no clue how prohibitively expensive it would be to be treated in the US without insurance. I've lived in the UK for 23 years, and I'm a citizen. Why am I being treated like a non-citizen?

01.08.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 164    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 0

Immigration Update: the Home Office asked me to provide documents re: my medical condition, which I did. A few hours later, they asked me to provide evidence for why I cant be treated in the USA.

Um...what? I'm a British citizen. Why am I not allowed to return home for my breast cancer care?

01.08.2025 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 311    πŸ” 46    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 6
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On World IVF Day I’m celebrating the science, alchemy and miracle that occurred to bring F&F into our lives. Fertility issues are a taboo that needs breaking. It’s not a guarantee (19 failed cycles) but it’s made parenthood possible for soo many more. #worldivfday

25.07.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here is my summer list for the holidays. Something to give the weeks structure and maximise the time I have.

22.07.2025 03:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I got you JM.

08.07.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s sports day tomorrow.
So of course I’ve packed a bag full of so many snacks you would think I was competing in the Heptathlon.

23.06.2025 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Jen. No, im 2Q, 1945-1980. Happy to share what I have though. I recommend the AQA Facebook group to help with resources.

21.06.2025 06:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wonderful anniversary episode of History Hit on the Battle of Waterloo. Make sure you listen all the way to the end as the coda with @thehistoryguy.bsky.social and his Dad is brilliant. Congratulations on 10 years!

18.06.2025 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Taking the EEF 7 steps model to increase students independence in revision, combined with our active revision strategies of audit, understand, memorise, organise and apply. The active revision clock models the value of structured and meaningful revision.

11.02.2025 09:44 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Doh! The perils of cross posting!
As I said to Dan, these briefings are so good at giving context for emerging and flashpoint issues. Always feel like I understand the news more after listening to one of these.

16.06.2025 06:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Blimey! I should compliment you more often 🀣

16.06.2025 06:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Listening to the fantastic β€œIran & Israel: Allies to Enemies” from @historyhitsuk.bsky.social I told @thehistoryguy.bsky.social the other day that these β€œemergency briefing” podcasts are exceptional and a must listen. Perfect lens to understand the present through the past.

16.06.2025 06:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just received a treat from @foxlanebooks.bsky.social Beautifully wrapped, speedily delivered with a personalised message! Cant wait to tuck into β€œLeftovers” @historyeats.bsky.social after hearing her at @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social on Monday. @booksaremybag.bsky.social #choosebookshops

12.06.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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