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Jacqui Trowsdale

@jtrowsdale.bsky.social

Head of School at a Derby Primary. Interested in professional development, discourse and all things education. Lover of films, books and theatre.

146 Followers  |  135 Following  |  35 Posts  |  Joined: 17.11.2024  |  1.9109

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Both are fabulous but the black sparkles bring the glam for me!

01.04.2025 19:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This looks great, trying to find what might work for our lunchtimes at the moment!

14.02.2025 06:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Very excited to be hosting our second Community Wellbeing Marketplace next week. If you’re in and around Derby and want to see what resources and guidance are on offer to support we would love to see you! #community #mentalhealth #families

07.02.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What a superb day I’ve had visiting Barrowford Primary today. I’ve felt welcomed, included and privileged to hear about (and see!) the fantastic work on behaviour approaches, curriculum innovations, culture, and so much more. Thank you so much @rachtomlinson.bsky.social and the Barrowford team!

30.01.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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The ultimate aim of Calm Leadership… developing leaders that last! See my article below in this week’s Schools Week! 😊

17.01.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 3

Great advice!

17.01.2025 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo showing the sunrise with a quote by Carl Jung: The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction both are transformed.

A photo showing the sunrise with a quote by Carl Jung: The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction both are transformed.

This week (and the end of last) have really given me some great opportunities for reflection, dissection, analysis and review. The power of coaching, networking and connection really can’t be underestimated in the way it can support you!

17.01.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Ultimate Guide to Self-Regulation in the Classroom, book by Sue Cowley

The Ultimate Guide to Self-Regulation in the Classroom, book by Sue Cowley

I'm doing a free giveaway to celebrate the publication of my latest book! Like and repost to enter (UK only). Winner announced on Sunday. See the link below to find out more about the book. #freebie #giveaway

10.01.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 222    πŸ” 185    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 9
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What is your favourite educational leadership quote? We have collected a few quotes on HeadteacherChat over the years. Here are some of our favourites. headteacherchat.com/blogs/inspi...

08.01.2025 05:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜We stand by Jess’: Telford survivors criticise Musk’s attack on Phillips Exclusive: Victims of male violence sign letter praising minister for devoting life to β€˜fighting for women and girls’

Re-post if you stand by Jess.
@jessphillipsmp.bsky.social

07.01.2025 06:25 β€” πŸ‘ 222    πŸ” 174    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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So proud of ourselves! Our book is published! Well done @mathematicala.bsky.social and Priya Shah. #mathschat #maths

20.12.2024 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

@priy45hah.bsky.social so pleased to see you on Bluesky! Your interactions are always so positive and enrich my social media experience (as well as you being a lovely person). Highly recommend people to follow Priya as an insightful educator and all round great human!

06.01.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A shrivelled Lemon Pig with a penny in its mouth next to a fresh lemon pig on a Christmassy mantlepiece.

A shrivelled Lemon Pig with a penny in its mouth next to a fresh lemon pig on a Christmassy mantlepiece.

A fresh Lemon Pig with a penny in its mouth on a Christmassy mantlepiece.

A fresh Lemon Pig with a penny in its mouth on a Christmassy mantlepiece.

Having absorbed all the bad it could from the year, the 2024 #LemonPig has passed its penny on to the 2025 #LemonPig. It's got some work todo.

31.12.2024 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Went proper retro and had a board game Christmas and New Year - Corks and Monopoly Knockout stand out winners.

31.12.2024 20:53 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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Does Knockout Monopoly mean it’s shorter than 3 hours?? We gave magnetic chess a go - frustrating but engaging amzn.eu/d/bhnLl69 was the resounding view (though my brother decided to be the β€˜best loser’ when he realised he hadn’t won!). Board games for the win!

01.01.2025 08:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve never seen this before but it seems an exciting and intriguing tradition!

01.01.2025 08:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fantastic quote from @daniellefox4.bsky.social at yesterday’s staff meeting, applicable in so many ways!

19.12.2024 06:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not sure how unique it is now but combining attendance/safeguarding into β€˜Attendance and Safeguarding officer’ has made a huge difference to us.

16.12.2024 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely agree, I remember this long, stretched out days as a kid that had boredom written through them but ended with creativity and imagination. Now my brain never switches off, permanent addictive stimulation.

10.12.2024 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great list, thank you!

02.12.2024 06:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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What a brilliant feature of @bsky.app !

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30.11.2024 05:42 β€” πŸ‘ 78    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 22    πŸ“Œ 7
Book cover for β€˜bringing down the moon’ showing a small mole reaching out to the brightly shining moon with a stick but it is out of reach.

Book cover for β€˜bringing down the moon’ showing a small mole reaching out to the brightly shining moon with a stick but it is out of reach.

@jonathanemmett.com was a pleasure to share your book with them - they really enjoyed Mole’s actions!

29.11.2024 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What a fantastic way to finish the week, sharing stories with Reception during their stargazing evening!

29.11.2024 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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a woman in a blue dress is clapping her hands and the word perfection is on the bottom ALT: a woman in a blue dress is clapping her hands and the word perfection is on the bottom

Absolutely glorious!! Hope it all went well!

28.11.2024 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hello from the GR team on Wellbeing Wednesday! πŸ‘‹πŸΌ

Some thought-provoking words of wisdom from the brilliant @carter59.bsky.social for school leaders ⬇️

27.11.2024 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Sadly I think they get the bit that is left over most of the time! Think it is really hard to balance when we are in such a β€˜people-facing’ profession and you always want to give your best.

27.11.2024 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And no photo?? Surely snow queens should do photo shoots! Have a fabulous day 😊

27.11.2024 06:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

How fabulous! Is it run by community volunteers or something different?

26.11.2024 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

13 for me, clearly I need to revisit and show some resilience to the classics! Which was your fave of the 25?

26.11.2024 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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