people lost their jobs as a result of teacher education policy reforms. they had their professional expertise and identities annihilated. but here's Sam Twiselton, one of the architects of those reforms, saying that universities were just making a 'big, loud fuss about it'. nice.

Yes PLEASE DO
And fill in the box after each Q with what you really want to say

Paula Vennells needs to be charged with conspiracy, perjury, and perverting the course of justice.
#PostOfficeScandal #PaulaVennals #ToryCorruption

There are a handful of places left on each of these, we keep the sessions small so people feel able to ask questions. Don't miss out. 1st May in the evening and 2 sessions on the 7th May, straight after school and later in the evening. You'll get a recording afterwards too.

When a colleague brings in a packaging from a calendar… it has proven to be a winner in provoking lots of mathematical inquiry. I have really enjoyed observing the thinking behind this playful maths and experiential learning. #eytalking #eyfstwitterpals #maths

We are already at the time of year when the myths about the ELGs are circulating. Book up to hear Ruth Swailes and me talking about making accurate and honest judgments. Link below ⬇️

Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Early Years at Edge Hill University jobs.ac.uk/job/DHB401/lec…

I wrote this a while ago but it seems like today is a good time to share. You can’t quantify this stuff easily, but it’s absolutely priceless.
A very personal blog: getting by with a little help from our friends yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/health/a-…

Ruth Swailes

Well
Said

And once more for the policy wonks… please show some humility if you enabled the Tory decimation of public services. Then please step away from the mic …

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Imagine that Willy Wragg is NOT an MP.
Imagine he is a teacher and you are his Headteacher

Do you:
a) Let him teach Yr9 as normal
b) Praise his apology as courageous
c) Ignore parents concerns
d) Refuse to discuss it in the staff room

So, see the problem yet, Rishi Sunak ?

Children Centres were a national offer. They provided early help services for all. They were a national treasure of children’s services. We are proud of our NHS and we should be proud of our Children’s Centres too. It’s time to make stand and invest. Children 0-8 matter

I am really excited to be speaking at the EYFS Conference in Hull next Friday 19th April. If you live near Hull and want a great day of CPD then please use the link below to book your place. eventbrite.co.uk/e/early-years-…

Another measured, articulate and important thread from Edmund Barnett-Ward

Pattern block play with dodecagons! #21CenturyPB #UpScalePB

The biggest betrayal to children and families in the UK by our Conservative Government was the massacre and closures of Sure Start Children’s Centres. The free childcare offer now is literally just smoke and mirrors. Free childcare is not the same as universal services.