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Sandra Patterson

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MumπŸ‘¦πŸΌπŸ‘§πŸΌ #GeographyTeacher #HOD 🌎 #MEd #FCCT #IntegratedEducation #DofE #ClimateChangeTeacher #WomenEd πŸ’œ #StarWars ⚽️ #GAWA πŸ’› #Geography #NorthernIreland

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Fabulous day advocating for Integration today at @sdlp.bsky.social conference with @peterosborne.bsky.social representing the @iefni.bsky.social and @integratedalumni.bsky.social. Lots of powerful conversations and laughs were had.

04.10.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AS & A2 Geography Talks - 2025/26 The Belfast Branch of the Geographical Association has organised a series of talks for school pupils and their teachers to support the delivery of CCEA's AS and A2 specification. These talks take pla...

🌎Geography- Hybrid Event🌎

GA LECTURE SERIES!

The first lecture in our AS/A2 Series is β€˜Belfast: Insights on the Geography of the City's Ethnic Diversity’.

πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday 7th October, 2025

⏰ 6pm

πŸ“ Elmwood Building, QUB or online

www.eventbrite.com/cc/as-a2-geo...

02.10.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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When you are reading the latest Geography Association magazine and spot @alisonpeacock.bsky.social!

01.10.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking forward to discussing the impact that @collegeofteaching.bsky.social has had on my career with Elaine Scott and @lauramcaleer.bsky.social next weekend at @womenednireland.bsky.social unConference in @ulsteruni.bsky.social. The keynote from @alisonpeacock.bsky.social will be inspiring βœ¨πŸ’œ

12.09.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
WomenEd Northern Ireland 6th Birthday Unconference Come celebrate 6 years of WomenEd Northern Ireland at our upcoming unconference, where we empower and support women in education!

Tickets still available. Free tickets for learning support colleagues

12.09.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking forward to @womenednw.bsky.social unConference next weekend. Super proud to be proud of the network lead team who have worked hard to create a programme for educationalists from all sectors, phases in Northern Ireland.

12.09.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I love fieldwork days!

12.09.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Integrated AlumNI would like to thank Fleur Anderson MP for the support given to integrated education during her time as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. We wish Fleur Anderson every success in her next role.

07.09.2025 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Integrated Education and EVAWG "Are vital steps towards a more equitable future for everyone"

Thank you @fleuranderson.bsky.social for your support. Wishing you well. πŸ‘βœ¨

07.09.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The feeling you get when you have influenced government policy. CCT study is now being funded in NI πŸ’œβœ¨
@hilljackie10.bsky.social, @collegeofteaching.bsky.social, @alisonpeacock.bsky.social

05.09.2025 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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High Court Rules Department of Education in breach of the Integrated Education Act (2022)
The initial Department of Education strategy for Integrated Education has been declared unlawful in the High Court.
Read more here:
www.ief.org.uk/2025/09/02/d...

02.09.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) notes the Minister for Education’s Position Paper on β€˜reasonable numbers’ of Protestant and Catholic children in Integrated schools and the general principle contained within.
Read statement in full on our website here:
www.ief.org.uk/2025/09/04/i...

04.09.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

'Department of Education of Northern Ireland has been found to be in breach of the Integrated Education Act (2022)'.

😐

02.09.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A past pupil who left 7 years ago, a member of staff from 20 years ago (even before my days!) and me just happened to pass each other at the same moment. We spent ages sharing memories of our shared place and caught up with recent updates. Ulidia Integrated college is our shared connection. ✨

24.08.2025 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Flying the flag today with @iefni.bsky.social at the Belfast Mela 🌍✨

24.08.2025 11:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Flying the flag for #IntegratedEducation today in #Whiteabbey with @iefni.bsky.social

23.08.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunset on Strangford Lough at Whiterock this evening with @cmogeography.bsky.social

15.08.2025 23:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Belfast was looking good last night from the Grand Central while catching up with @cmogeography.bsky.social

15.08.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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That was a lovely day celebrating the end of the DLC paperwork mountain.

Met some fabulous educationalists from across Northern Ireland.

The best part of the day was that NICIE were there to enjoy the day with.

@dukeofedwards.bsky.social #DofE ##Bettertogether #IntegratedEducation

07.08.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Surveys Reveal Clear Unmet Demand for Integrated Education - ni4kids The measurement of demand for Integrated Education is now a legal requirement of the Integrated Education Act (2022).

✨️31% of parents would prefer their child attended an Integrated school in Northern Ireland, yet only 8% of school places are currently in Integrated schools✨️

THIS IS JUST NOT GOOD ENOUGH

#IntegratedEducation #Bettertogether

ni4kids.com/surveys-reve...

07.08.2025 09:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Im looking forward to writing this year about my work and developing the system further.

www.instagram.com/reel/DNAz0vp...

06.08.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It took me a year to put together our bespoke system, which was launched in August 2024.
One year in, and I am delighted with how it's going, but more importantly, the student feedback is positive.

www.instagram.com/reel/DNAz0vp...

06.08.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Had a fun day flying the flag at East Belfast Festival today. Lots of positive conversations and community engagement with @iefni.bsky.social ✨️

02.08.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is why @collegeofteaching.bsky.social is so important. Thank you @alisonpeacock.bsky.social for advocating for us all. πŸ‘βœ¨οΈ

30.07.2025 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last time we were there, this time we are here ⚽️

27.07.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Mourne from #Divis this morning

26.07.2025 11:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Belfast from #Divis this morning

26.07.2025 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Princess Beatrice 'really excited' as she makes major announcement The royal will be following in her grandfather, Prince Philip's footsteps

Fantastic coverage of our new @collegeofteaching.bsky.social Patron in Hello!

@alisonpeacock.bsky.social

www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/8453...

21.07.2025 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is brilliant news for the teaching profession!

18.07.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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