How big is the Grinch?
A Looking at Picture Books investigation.
Important literary and mathematical analysis to lead into Christmas - is the Grinch extremely big or very small?
open.substack.com/pub/lookinga...
22.12.2025 16:57
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Thanks so much again to the expert panel, including @cassiebuchanan.bsky.social @jonhutchinson.bsky.social @jo-annebaird.bsky.social and the others for their wisdom
05.11.2025 08:15
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The Francis Review is out. Huge congratulations to @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and the panel for a thorough and thoughtful review which is (1/4):
05.11.2025 07:31
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Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report
The conclusions and recommendations of the independent review of the curriculum, assessment and qualifications system in England.
Today the curriculum and assessment review is published. Please do read the executive summary and recommendations.
Thank you to everyone who gave evidence and who came and spoke to us. I really appreciated you all giving your time and expertise.
👉 www.gov.uk/government/p...
05.11.2025 07:15
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😍 Love London x
26.09.2025 06:56
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I think I am getting too old for Eurovision - watching Malta’s entry and just exhausting. #eurovision
17.05.2025 20:56
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Top motivation for engaging with PD?
Improving children’s outcomes (88%)—a clear signal of the sector’s commitment to developing quality in early education and care
Potential to do more: Only 11% of settings reported using Early Years Pupil Premium funding for Professional Development.
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15.05.2025 06:01
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The year 2000, a bit of David Crystal and a story time book - spot the NQT. I don’t think I ever got around to reading the Dave Eggers - a vanity purchase 🤪
05.05.2025 19:53
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My self-nomination for parent of the year 🏆 - filming my teenager for the ‘Ice bucket challenge’ (yes, that seems to be doing the rounds again)
And …
forgetting to press record 📹🥶🤦🏻♀️
30.04.2025 19:00
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They’ll love it 😉
13.04.2025 18:33
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Paging @jonhutchinson.bsky.social 👋
13.04.2025 18:13
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Creating Bluey: Tales from the Art Director - Chapter 2
Let's dive into the nuts and bolts of how Bluey is designed
For those of you who love (or rely on) the genius that is Bluey & who love design and wonder how it shapes the shows our children (we) watch..
A Venn diagram I hope doesn’t only include me in the centre 😬
A very cool Substack.. 💙
open.substack.com/pub/goodsnif...
13.04.2025 18:11
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I am so sorry for your loss Roy. Dawn was a brilliant thinker. I learnt so much from Dawn which has really helped me thinking about RE in the national curriculum review. Sending you and your family much love.
08.04.2025 22:06
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Find out what London South EYSPH are up to over April and May- click on the link to see our range of fully funded training👇🏾
mailchi.mp/845853ca5f20...
@ncb.org.uk @cassiebuchanan.bsky.social @londonsouthtsh.bsky.social
03.04.2025 14:39
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I think my husband might be glad of the peace and quiet 😉
20.03.2025 19:35
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When I was 7 (it was a long time ago) I used to disappear on my bike for hours - I would cycle to Littleover Community School & peer through the windows into the ‘grown up’ classrooms - I was desperate to go.
Anyway, it’s still a very lovely proper comprehensive and you could teach there 👇
20.03.2025 19:31
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*there
20.03.2025 19:16
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If this is a thing, getting in the early with the elf before @jonhutchinson.bsky.social self-nominates himself 😉
20.03.2025 19:16
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Curriculum review interim report: all you need to know
The curriculum and assessment review’s interim report highlights concerns with KS2 writing assessment, the Spag test and ‘indefensible’ outcomes for some GCSE resit students
The new interim report from the curriculum review highlights concerns about key stage 2 writing assessments, the volume of GCSE exams and “indefensible” outcomes for some GCSE students resitting English and maths. The full @tesmagazine.bsky.social write up here: www.tes.com/magazine/new...
18.03.2025 18:28
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Yay! Thanks Dan
18.03.2025 14:56
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That’s good 👍
18.03.2025 14:28
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Curriculum review interim report: The 14 reforms
Here's what you need to know about the first report from the Francis review
The interim curriculum review report has landed. From an EBacc review, to less content in primary school lessons and fewer GCSE exams - here's the 14 key things school leaders need to know ...
18.03.2025 14:01
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Becky Francis: We’ll resist ‘non-educationalists’ who want revolution
Writing exclusively for Tes, Professor Becky Francis details why the curriculum and assessment review does not support calls for ‘revolution not evolution’
Writing exclusively for Tes, curriculum review lead @beckyfrancis.bsky.social lays out why she will be resisting ‘non-educationalists’ calling for revolution, and keeping what works in England’s curriculum and assessment
18.03.2025 14:05
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Second part of our webinar series beginning tomorrow-book below!
19/3-12.30pm: forms.gle/3gGEcQa7Wv3C...
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20/3-3.45pm: forms.gle/BrsDjwQ2u6vm...
@ncb.org.uk @cassiebuchanan.bsky.social @londonsouthtsh.bsky.social
18.03.2025 09:34
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Deputy Principal - Bedford Free School, Bedford, Bedfordshire
Closing date: 8:00am, Mon 31st Mar, 2025. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.
Following the appointment of Tom Wood to the post of Principal at Bedford Free School, we are looking for a Deputy Principal from September 2025.
This is a brilliant school we want to take to even greater heights.
Please share:
mynewterm.com/jobs/138228/...
13.03.2025 13:32
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Does this also work for adults who try and watch TV after a long day but don’t manage to stay awake and then wake up 3 episodes in? (Asking for a friend)
12.03.2025 19:23
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