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The route to chaotic authoritarianism Why Reform’s deportation plan would have consequences well beyond asylum

Reform's plans to end indefinite leave to remain go to the post I wrote last week on their slide towards chaotic authoritarianism.

The British constitution would allow them to do it if they had a majority but at vast cost to our society and way of life.

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My MAT leave starts next week, so starting to wind down by waving goodbye on here until October!

My wonderful team will be carrying on the incredible work we do to train history teachers while I take on a new challenge over the next few months!

Chart shows the effects of Sure Start on academic achievements by age, SEN support by age, probability of hospitalisation by age and criminal behaviour up to age 16.

NEW: Sure Start generated widespread, long-lasting benefits for children in education, health, absences, and SEND.

Every £1 of up-front spending on Sure Start could generate around £2 in total benefits over the long run.

THREAD on our new ‪@nuffieldfoundation.org‬-funded report:

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Sure Start centres saved UK government £2 for every £1 spent, study finds New Labour initiative created ‘remarkably long-lasting’ health and education improvements, says report

Sure Start centres saved UK government £2 for every £1 spent, study finds

New Labour initiative created ‘remarkably long-lasting’ health and education improvements, says report

and the Tories destroyed them

www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Looks AMAZING (as expected) - how exciting ☺️

What Labour should be doing is creating a new narrative about immigration - about welcoming people who make a contribution but reducing the numbers who don't.

Pretending to be super tough pisses off liberals and won't be believed by Reform voters.

Ethical History Teaching Awards - SHP Curriculum PATHS Blog The SHP Curriculum PATHS Council are seeking to recognise the amazing work of teachers all over the UK, who put ethics at the heart of their history curriculum planning. We are launching two new award...

We would love to see lots of new teachers sharing the histories they think need to be told!

PLUS - anything you submit to the Planning Lab will automatically be entered into our Curriculum PATHS Ethical Awards: curriculumpaths.schoolshistoryproject.co.uk/2025/03/22/e...

SHP Curriculum PATHS - Sharing Hub On this page you can browse or search for history units planned by Curriculum PATHS members. Each unit is grounded in the Curriculum PATHS Ethical Principles and is shared as an invitation for profess...

The Planning Lab builds on the work of the Curriculum PATHS Planning Hub but for work you have not yet fully tested in classes. Why not get some inspiration here and find out what Curriculum PATHS is all about: padlet.com/cpaths/shp-c...

You can submit things solo or work together on a submission.

SHP Curriculum PATHS - ITE Planning Lab On this page you can create and browse ethical history plans created by beginning teachers. We hope this is an opportunity for professional experimentation. Instructions on submitting your experimenta...

Are you a beginning / trainee #historyteacher? Think history can help young people reflect on issues of truth and justice in a complex world? Want to share your ideas with others?

Why not contribute to the @1972shp.bsky.social Curriculum PATHS Planning Lab. padlet.com/cpaths/shp-c...

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The Ireland series on @empirepoduk.bsky.social is so, so worthy of your time. I've loved Irish history for a long time (shout out to @liverpooluni.bsky.social Irish Studies modules!) - but it should have more awareness amongst our history teachers. The parallels with wider Empire are fascinating.

A much needed long weekend in the SW with friends. Helped along by the sunshine ☀️

Check out Geography, Music and Science Subject Development Lead roles within our fantastic subject team. We’re hugely proud to place subject specificity at the heart of our teacher training and ECT programmes.

Since 2022, Teach First has run our unique two year Initial Teacher Education programme led by a Head of Geography (me!), and supported by expert Subject Development Leads. We’re one of the largest training programmes in the country, and we’re recruiting to add a fourth to the team!

Horrendous news. Dawn‘s expertise was inspiring, collaborative, and genuine in the pursuit of better education for pupils and teachers.

Sending love to friends and family at this heartbreaking time.

Happy birthday ☺️

Feels like an apt moment to remind #historyteacher #politicsteacher colleagues in #EastMids that we're holding a conference on 26th April @uonsoe.bsky.social in collaboration with the Nottingham @histassoc.bsky.social History Teacher Network.

Ticketing closes 11th April. 🔥🍰🍰

#HistoryEducation

Sending you both best wishes and keeping you in my thoughts.

This is a great, uncomfortable piece. Thanks for writing, Claire.

Beautiful day 🌼

The Beyond Paradise - Death in Paradise double was a great start to the weekend!

Know anyone who might be interested in this excellent CDP opportunity working with our fabulous scientific archives and books? Please share!

This morning’s gym session was soundtracked (finally) by @empirepoduk.bsky.social Ireland series. I’ve been meaning to get around to this for ages so was a treat to get started!

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We are looking forward to seeing @htenuk.bsky.social colleagues tomorrow AM as we meet for our Spring Conference to hear from @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social & @knight-rupert.bsky.social & reflect on how their work might help us support & develop #historyteacher #HistoryEducation #TeacherEducation.

Nowhere quite like home.

#Norfolk

Explaining the Curriculum and Assessment Review Interim Report - from my visit to Starbank School, Birmingham

We are approaching the deadline for applications for our FREE 2025 MA module 'The Holocaust in the Curriculum'.
You can still apply to take the module up until the end of Monday, 24 March.
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Details: holocausteducation.org.uk/masters-modu...

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THIS. At one time, it was pretty boring at home if you didn’t go to school and you’d miss out on friends. Now, the internet is with you and you can message your friends.

Calling #historyteacher s. TIHPS are delighted to announce our Teaching Indigenous Histories and Perspectives in Schools Conference. Build knowledge and confidence to bring these vital histories into classrooms. 28 June. Tickets £10. Travel grants available. onlineshop.shef.ac.uk/conferences-...

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