Independent Thinking
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There is always another way. Inspiring educators since 1994 - online, in print and in real life. Posts by founder Ian G 🕊️ www.independentthinking.com www.independentthinkingpress.com
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For today, World FASD Day, we asked global authority Dr Jessica Rutherford to suggest her Seven Things Every Teacher Should Know About FASD.
This is what she suggested:
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Seven Things Every Teacher Should Know About FASD | Independent Thinking
What can schools do to help children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder or FASD? Dr Jessica Rutherford shares her seven things every teacher should know
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September 9, 2026 at 5:10 AM
For today, World FASD Day, we asked global authority Dr Jessica Rutherford to suggest her Seven Things Every Teacher Should Know About FASD.
This is what she suggested:
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/se...
This is what she suggested:
www.independentthinking.co.uk/resources/se...
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If you need help right now, give us a bell on +44 1267 211432 and the wonderful Dave Harris will be there to help!
We can support schools and settings with short-notice speakers, INSET and CPD, delivered with compassion, credibility and care.
If you need help right now, give us a bell on +44 1267 211432 and the wonderful Dave Harris will be there to help!
August 11, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Last-minute speaker cancellation? CPD fallen through?
We can support schools and settings with short-notice speakers, INSET and CPD, delivered with compassion, credibility and care.
If you need help right now, give us a bell on +44 1267 211432 and the wonderful Dave Harris will be there to help!
We can support schools and settings with short-notice speakers, INSET and CPD, delivered with compassion, credibility and care.
If you need help right now, give us a bell on +44 1267 211432 and the wonderful Dave Harris will be there to help!
We don't just change education practice, we change minds too. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat www.independentthinking.com
August 7, 2026 at 5:05 AM
We don't just change education practice, we change minds too. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat www.independentthinking.com
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Hello I have made this due to a mutual having issues with some folks on here forgetting this fact and shouting at him for it. Feel free to use it as a handy PSA x
August 2, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Hello I have made this due to a mutual having issues with some folks on here forgetting this fact and shouting at him for it. Feel free to use it as a handy PSA x
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Here it is. My manifesto for the 2026 Clacton By-Election. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Join me, clean up Clacton and let's make 13th August Bin Day! #VoteBinface #VoteyMcVoteface #YesWeTinCan
July 27, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Here it is. My manifesto for the 2026 Clacton By-Election. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Join me, clean up Clacton and let's make 13th August Bin Day! #VoteBinface #VoteyMcVoteface #YesWeTinCan
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July 24, 2026 at 5:03 AM
You'll be more than satisfied with our education speakers - or you pay nothing. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat www.independentthinking.com
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Number crunching: “Reform is now the party of workers”
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
July 9, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Number crunching: “Reform is now the party of workers”
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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July 6, 2026 at 5:01 AM
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No more scrambling for INSET ideas - we’ve got you covered.
July 2, 2026 at 4:51 AM
No more scrambling for INSET ideas - we’ve got you covered.
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June 30, 2026 at 5:02 AM
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This is where change starts - with a conversation: [email protected]
June 26, 2026 at 4:49 AM
This is where change starts - with a conversation: [email protected]
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Take a breath - it happens.
Independent Thinking can step in with short-notice speakers, INSET and CPD, delivered with care, credibility, laughter and sometimes...tears.
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Take a breath - it happens.
Independent Thinking can step in with short-notice speakers, INSET and CPD, delivered with care, credibility, laughter and sometimes...tears.
📞 Need support now? Call +44 (0)1267 211432 and Dave Harris will be happy to help.
June 25, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Speaker pulled out at the last minute?
Take a breath - it happens.
Independent Thinking can step in with short-notice speakers, INSET and CPD, delivered with care, credibility, laughter and sometimes...tears.
📞 Need support now? Call +44 (0)1267 211432 and Dave Harris will be happy to help.
Take a breath - it happens.
Independent Thinking can step in with short-notice speakers, INSET and CPD, delivered with care, credibility, laughter and sometimes...tears.
📞 Need support now? Call +44 (0)1267 211432 and Dave Harris will be happy to help.
Whether it's a keynote or a full day's INSET, no-one sleeps on our watch. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat www.independentthinking.com
June 22, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Whether it's a keynote or a full day's INSET, no-one sleeps on our watch. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat www.independentthinking.com
You don't become wise by doing what you're told. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat about your conference or CPD needs www.independentthinking.com
June 19, 2026 at 4:55 AM
You don't become wise by doing what you're told. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat about your conference or CPD needs www.independentthinking.com
For education training that's ha-ha as well as a-ha, get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat www.independentthinking.com
June 18, 2026 at 5:01 AM
For education training that's ha-ha as well as a-ha, get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat www.independentthinking.com
Hey @rspb.bsky.social - about the squirrel-proof feeder cage…
June 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Hey @rspb.bsky.social - about the squirrel-proof feeder cage…
Let us take the CPD stress off your hands — you’ve got enough to juggle.
Drop us a line at [email protected] and we'll handle the rest.
Drop us a line at [email protected] and we'll handle the rest.
June 15, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Let us take the CPD stress off your hands — you’ve got enough to juggle.
Drop us a line at [email protected] and we'll handle the rest.
Drop us a line at [email protected] and we'll handle the rest.
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Tomorrow’s Independent front page:
June 13, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Tomorrow’s Independent front page:
It's true. Thirty one years of training teachers and we've never done role play. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat www.independentthinking.com
June 11, 2026 at 4:47 AM
It's true. Thirty one years of training teachers and we've never done role play. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat www.independentthinking.com
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June 8, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Our education speakers are also practitioners, keeping it real. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat www.independentthinking.com
Our education speakers are also practitioners, keeping it real. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat www.independentthinking.com
June 8, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Our education speakers are also practitioners, keeping it real. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat www.independentthinking.com
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May 27, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Want to know more about improving behaviour, attendance and more through relational practice in your primary school?
This new on-demand training programme we've put together with Policy Hubs has all you need.
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This new on-demand training programme we've put together with Policy Hubs has all you need.
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Want to know more about improving behaviour, attendance and more through relational practice in your secondary school?
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This new on-demand training programme we've put together with Policy Hubs has all you need.
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May 27, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Want to know more about improving behaviour, attendance and more through relational practice in your secondary school?
This new on-demand training programme we've put together with Policy Hubs has all you need.
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This new on-demand training programme we've put together with Policy Hubs has all you need.
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May 27, 2026 at 5:02 AM
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