Michelle Grant

Callout reads #FFBWednesday: Connecting UK Educators and Education. A matrix shows excellent people involved in education, including worthy BlueSky contributors: 1. @simonebeach.bsky.social, a primary school headteacher 2. @bennewmark.bsky.social, a secondary school teacher 3. @hoylerosemary.bsky.social, a chair of governors 4. @5naureen.bsky.social, a school governor 5. @primaryteachermary.bsky.social, a primary school teacher 6. @nourishworkplce.bsky.social, a supporter for school wellbeing 7. @simonknight100.bsky.social, a special school headteacher 8. @danlyndon.bsky.social, a secondary history specialist / teacher 9. @schoolsweek.bsky.social, a widely respected education newspaper. Footer reads @9000Lives.org

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Ice pops. Red.

I loved Elham’s but all of them were excellent. Finn won the technical (again) so that definitely gave him an edge.

A black car asleep on its back. Her eyes are closed and her paws are closed in front of her. She looks content.

Sleeping beauty. #Caturday #Gato #Void

A tabby cat lounging on a blue sofa with its front paws outstretched.

El gato snoozing! Happy #caturday #Cats #Gato

Wait until you get to S2 E4. 😢

Malorie Blackman on Noughts & Crosses at 25: ‘It’s even more relevant today’ Her YA classic was inspired by racism in 1990s Britain. A quarter of a century later, she talks about success, death threats and getting shoutouts from Tinie Tempah and Stormzy

I remember doing school events and students would ask if I’d ever met anyone famous. I’d say, “Like who?” And they’d all yell “Malorie Blackman!!” I’d say yes and was cool for the rest of the day.

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Hope you all have a great time. I should be there but I’m not 100%. Looks great. 👍🏾

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Reverend Jesse Jackson called on each of us to be heralds of change, to be messengers of hope; to step forward and say “Send me” wherever we have a chance to make an impact.

How fortunate we were that Jesse Jackson answered that call. What a great debt we owe to him.

Dear Shabana, I notice today that you referred to me in your speech on immigration at the IPPR think tank. You said: “A party leader should not be on the beaches of France encouraging people to make a perilous crossing on small boats.” I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised especially after the hateful Labour campaign in Gorton and Denton, but this is just the latest in a string of lies peddled by a discredited Government who intentionally fan the flames of racism and division. When I went to Calais, I was not there to encourage people to travel to the UK. I was there to see at first hand the suffering your Government and successive Governments have done in demonising migrants in a pathetic bid to pander to the base instincts of Reform and the flawed strategy of Morgan McSweeney. As you will know, if you even bothered to research my visit instead of taking Reform talking points, I was there to witness the brutality of families living in tents in freezing temperatures. I filled water tanks and picked up litter. What that visit did do is confirm my belief that if we are to smash the boat gangs and stop the boats, we need to offer safer and managed routes for migrants to come to this country. Showing compassion as a politician is not a crime. In fact, we need to see much more of it. It reminded me of a young MP who in October 2015 spent three days in Lesbos helping migrants fleeing war-torn Syria. She posted videos on X, talked about handing out water and croissants to refugees and food parcels. When she returned to the UK, she wrote a very moving piece in the New Statesman. She said “we have to work with our European partners and create new, safe, and legal routes for refugees to get to Europe. We cannot abandon them to their fate, left as prey for smugglers whilst risking death on the seas.” She said “maybe we can make ourselves feel better by saying no-one is making them get on the boats. And again, the Home Secretary is not entirely wrong when …

Dear Shabana,

Let's clear some things up around migration and remember we're talking about people's lives.

Y4 teacher, computing lead, code club facilitator. Love books, cats and music. #FFBWednesday #EduSky

Callout reads #FFBWednesday: Connecting UK Educators and Education. A matrix shows excellent people involved in education, including worthy BlueSky contributors: 1. @simonebeach.bsky.social, a primary school headteacher 2. @bennewmark.bsky.social, a secondary school teacher 3. @hoylerosemary.bsky.social, a chair of governors 4. @5naureen.bsky.social, a school governor 5. @primaryteachermary.bsky.social, a primary school teacher 6. @nourishworkplce.bsky.social, a supporter for school wellbeing 7. @simonknight100.bsky.social, a special school headteacher 8. @danlyndon.bsky.social, a secondary history specialist / teacher 9. @schoolsweek.bsky.social, a widely respected education newspaper. Footer reads @9000Lives.org

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My black cat Coco looking at me after she has been spotted with flea prevention liquid.

Had to spot one of my cats this morning. She ran from me at first. Then, I showed her the flea bottle, explained what I was going to do and she stopped running, settled down and let me spot her. #Cats #Gato #Void ❤️🐈‍⬛

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❤️ Love this.

Can relate but it’s even better to know that you have raised those children to be nice adults. Then, you know you did your job and did it well.

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🔥🔥🔥 Feel the burn…

*shine

Finley Quaye - It's Great When We're Together (Official Video) YouTube video by FinleyQuayeVEVO

‘When you smile, it brightens up my day…’

How I’ve always felt around my children. This track puts that feeling to music. #FebMusicChallenge26

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A house pictured at dusk with two small lit Christmas trees outside of it.

Okay, so it’s 25th February today and a house close to my school still has its Christmas trees up. Love it! #DoingTheirOwnThing @rachelorr.bsky.social

Please come to Sheffield! 🤞🏾

Saw the series on TV. Didn’t realise it was a book first. 👍🏾

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

That’s not a smile… 😱

Getting started with using technology to enhance pupil practice in maths - R.I.S.E. Magazine Learn how to use tech tools such as virtual simulations and manipulatives to support pupils' independent practice in maths, with Mark Anderson.

Learn how to use tech tools such as virtual simulations and manipulatives to support pupils’ independent practice in maths, with @ictevangelist.bsky.social. #RISEEduMag #Maths #EdTech #PupilPractice @netsupport.bsky.social
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Petition: Do Not Scrap the 1265 Directed Time Provision for Teachers We are concerned about reports that the 1265 directed time policy for teachers may be scrapped. We feel teachers have faced real terms pay cuts, and view 1265 as the only thing protecting staff from e...

The government wants to abolish the 1265 hours cap on teachers' directed time. This is the only real workload protection that teachers have. Getting rid of the 1265 limit is a threat to education. Please sign and share. #EduSky #NEU #SaveEducation
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So sorry for your loss. 🙏🏾

Loved your book. Hope you win! 🤞🏾