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AI could never - NEVER - give us the delight of real upside down peas...
September 14, 2026 at 10:38 PM
AI could never - NEVER - give us the delight of real upside down peas...
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During an Ofsted inspection in at his primary school January John Hayes, an experienced headteacher of 19 years, broke down in tears in front of inspectors.
At another point, when asked how he was, he told inspectors he was 'terrified'.
Hayes said inspectors didn't seem to know how to react.
At another point, when asked how he was, he told inspectors he was 'terrified'.
Hayes said inspectors didn't seem to know how to react.
Exclusive: An experienced headteacher reduced to tears during a 'harrowing' Ofsted inspection has sounded alarm over the watchdog’s wellbeing protocols and new inspection framework
schoolsweek.co.uk/an-inspectio...
schoolsweek.co.uk/an-inspectio...
'Ofsted reduced me to tears. Its response was inadequate'
Headteacher John Hayes describes January visit as 'the worst experience of my career'
schoolsweek.co.uk
May 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM
During an Ofsted inspection in at his primary school January John Hayes, an experienced headteacher of 19 years, broke down in tears in front of inspectors.
At another point, when asked how he was, he told inspectors he was 'terrified'.
Hayes said inspectors didn't seem to know how to react.
At another point, when asked how he was, he told inspectors he was 'terrified'.
Hayes said inspectors didn't seem to know how to react.
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📚 Free online CPD for support staff.
Open and honest conversations with families.
📅17 Jun 2026 | 🕚11am
This interactive session for support staff will give practical tools to have open and honest conversations with families, build understanding and agree next steps.
Open and honest conversations with families.
📅17 Jun 2026 | 🕚11am
This interactive session for support staff will give practical tools to have open and honest conversations with families, build understanding and agree next steps.
June 10, 2026 at 2:42 PM
📚 Free online CPD for support staff.
Open and honest conversations with families.
📅17 Jun 2026 | 🕚11am
This interactive session for support staff will give practical tools to have open and honest conversations with families, build understanding and agree next steps.
Open and honest conversations with families.
📅17 Jun 2026 | 🕚11am
This interactive session for support staff will give practical tools to have open and honest conversations with families, build understanding and agree next steps.
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“We are outraged over the killing of paramedics who were simply doing their job, taking huge risks to save lives,” says Jeremy Ristord, our Country Director in #Lebanon.
More from him via @cbcnews: www.cbc.ca/news/world/i...
More from him via @cbcnews: www.cbc.ca/news/world/i...
Israeli attacks on medics in southern Lebanon part of 'alarming pattern,' says MSF | CBC News
International organization Doctors Without Borders says a Tuesday drone strike that killed two paramedics and injured another in southern Lebanon is part of an "alarming pattern" of Israeli attacks ta...
www.cbc.ca
May 14, 2026 at 8:35 PM
“We are outraged over the killing of paramedics who were simply doing their job, taking huge risks to save lives,” says Jeremy Ristord, our Country Director in #Lebanon.
More from him via @cbcnews: www.cbc.ca/news/world/i...
More from him via @cbcnews: www.cbc.ca/news/world/i...
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Standing in solidarity with NEU members at Connaught School for Girls in Waltham Forest as their dispute continues.
Staff have taken 7 days of strike action so far after management went back on a negotiated ACAS agreement on workload #SaveEducation
Staff have taken 7 days of strike action so far after management went back on a negotiated ACAS agreement on workload #SaveEducation
May 2, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Standing in solidarity with NEU members at Connaught School for Girls in Waltham Forest as their dispute continues.
Staff have taken 7 days of strike action so far after management went back on a negotiated ACAS agreement on workload #SaveEducation
Staff have taken 7 days of strike action so far after management went back on a negotiated ACAS agreement on workload #SaveEducation
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Brilliant to see so many supporters out today supporting Jessica in her battle to protect women and girls from the #spycops gang member Andy Coles who has the arrogance to stand (again!) in the local elections in Peterborough. Let's hope people in the #Fletton & #woodston ward have got the message.
May 2, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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At #NEU2026? Join
Alan Bogg, IER Vice President & Professor of Labour Law at Bristol University, on the most important new law affecting trade unions for decades & what this means for workplace power. Date: Wed 1st April | Time: 5.45pm - 6.45pm
Register here 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Alan Bogg, IER Vice President & Professor of Labour Law at Bristol University, on the most important new law affecting trade unions for decades & what this means for workplace power. Date: Wed 1st April | Time: 5.45pm - 6.45pm
Register here 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
March 30, 2026 at 12:48 PM
At #NEU2026? Join
Alan Bogg, IER Vice President & Professor of Labour Law at Bristol University, on the most important new law affecting trade unions for decades & what this means for workplace power. Date: Wed 1st April | Time: 5.45pm - 6.45pm
Register here 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Alan Bogg, IER Vice President & Professor of Labour Law at Bristol University, on the most important new law affecting trade unions for decades & what this means for workplace power. Date: Wed 1st April | Time: 5.45pm - 6.45pm
Register here 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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Our next steps are vital.
Yesterday we proved that we outnumber them, now let’s outorganise them.
Yesterday we proved that we outnumber them, now let’s outorganise them.
March 29, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Our next steps are vital.
Yesterday we proved that we outnumber them, now let’s outorganise them.
Yesterday we proved that we outnumber them, now let’s outorganise them.
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There was a magnificent display of unity on the streets of London yesterday #Together
NEU members joined the 500,000 plus who showed up to demonstrate solidarity against the hate of the far-right.
Half a million on the streets and this was just the beginning. Hope is back. #WeAreTheNEU
NEU members joined the 500,000 plus who showed up to demonstrate solidarity against the hate of the far-right.
Half a million on the streets and this was just the beginning. Hope is back. #WeAreTheNEU
March 29, 2026 at 8:09 AM
There was a magnificent display of unity on the streets of London yesterday #Together
NEU members joined the 500,000 plus who showed up to demonstrate solidarity against the hate of the far-right.
Half a million on the streets and this was just the beginning. Hope is back. #WeAreTheNEU
NEU members joined the 500,000 plus who showed up to demonstrate solidarity against the hate of the far-right.
Half a million on the streets and this was just the beginning. Hope is back. #WeAreTheNEU
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This is a real win, made possible by our members who have used Maternity Matters resources to push for improvements to statutory maternity pay.
Read more.👇
schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-pledges-...
Read more.👇
schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-pledges-...
DfE pledges eight weeks full maternity pay for school staff
Change to be enacted from 2027 for leaders and teachers, with 'equivalent improvements' for support staff
schoolsweek.co.uk
February 20, 2026 at 12:26 PM
This is a real win, made possible by our members who have used Maternity Matters resources to push for improvements to statutory maternity pay.
Read more.👇
schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-pledges-...
Read more.👇
schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-pledges-...
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Mairead Canavan moving Comp 06 - Domestic abuse is a workplace issue. #TUCWomen2026 #SmashingTheStatusQuo
March 5, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Mairead Canavan moving Comp 06 - Domestic abuse is a workplace issue. #TUCWomen2026 #SmashingTheStatusQuo
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Ivya Scott delivering a powerful speech as she tells her story of how WASPI have been treated.
300,000 women have died waiting for their compensation.
NEU stands with WASPI women. #TUCWomen2026 #SmashingTheStatusQuo
300,000 women have died waiting for their compensation.
NEU stands with WASPI women. #TUCWomen2026 #SmashingTheStatusQuo
March 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Ivya Scott delivering a powerful speech as she tells her story of how WASPI have been treated.
300,000 women have died waiting for their compensation.
NEU stands with WASPI women. #TUCWomen2026 #SmashingTheStatusQuo
300,000 women have died waiting for their compensation.
NEU stands with WASPI women. #TUCWomen2026 #SmashingTheStatusQuo
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MSF is alarmed by the dramatic escalation in conflict across the #MiddleEast.
We urge for the protection of civilians and healthcare facilities, as our teams adapt and scale up activities in #Iran and #Lebanon.
www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/middle-east-...
We urge for the protection of civilians and healthcare facilities, as our teams adapt and scale up activities in #Iran and #Lebanon.
www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/middle-east-...
March 5, 2026 at 8:44 PM
MSF is alarmed by the dramatic escalation in conflict across the #MiddleEast.
We urge for the protection of civilians and healthcare facilities, as our teams adapt and scale up activities in #Iran and #Lebanon.
www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/middle-east-...
We urge for the protection of civilians and healthcare facilities, as our teams adapt and scale up activities in #Iran and #Lebanon.
www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/middle-east-...
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Ministers have pledged eight weeks of full maternity pay for leaders, teachers and support staff in England
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-pledges-eight-weeks-full-maternity-pay-school-staff-teachers-support-leaders/
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-pledges-eight-weeks-full-maternity-pay-school-staff-teachers-support-leaders/
DfE pledges eight weeks full maternity pay for school staff
Change to be enacted from 2027 for leaders and teachers, with 'equivalent improvements' for support staff
schoolsweek.co.uk
February 19, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Ministers have pledged eight weeks of full maternity pay for leaders, teachers and support staff in England
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-pledges-eight-weeks-full-maternity-pay-school-staff-teachers-support-leaders/
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-pledges-eight-weeks-full-maternity-pay-school-staff-teachers-support-leaders/
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#BREAKING THIS MORNING: Civil Rights Activist & two-time presidential candidate Rev. Jessie Jackson has died at 84.
Family says: "Our father was a servant leader - not only to our family, but to the oppressed, voiceless and overload around the world". 📷: @popbase.tv @newsbreakinglive.bsky.social
Family says: "Our father was a servant leader - not only to our family, but to the oppressed, voiceless and overload around the world". 📷: @popbase.tv @newsbreakinglive.bsky.social
February 17, 2026 at 10:27 AM
#BREAKING THIS MORNING: Civil Rights Activist & two-time presidential candidate Rev. Jessie Jackson has died at 84.
Family says: "Our father was a servant leader - not only to our family, but to the oppressed, voiceless and overload around the world". 📷: @popbase.tv @newsbreakinglive.bsky.social
Family says: "Our father was a servant leader - not only to our family, but to the oppressed, voiceless and overload around the world". 📷: @popbase.tv @newsbreakinglive.bsky.social
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'Flexible working has moved from being a procedural exercise to a substantive decision that schools must be able to justify with evidence'
schoolsweek.co.uk/flexible-wor...
schoolsweek.co.uk/flexible-wor...
Flexible working should be an opportunity not a burden
This legislative change should act as a catalyst for reflection
schoolsweek.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 2:34 PM
'Flexible working has moved from being a procedural exercise to a substantive decision that schools must be able to justify with evidence'
schoolsweek.co.uk/flexible-wor...
schoolsweek.co.uk/flexible-wor...
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I am in awe of the women of @spiesoutoflives.bsky.social and the movement that has supported them and forced the inquiry www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Married and manipulating' spy cop Mark Jenner faces inquiry
Mark
www.bbc.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 9:38 AM
I am in awe of the women of @spiesoutoflives.bsky.social and the movement that has supported them and forced the inquiry www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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ICYMI: Parents believe underfunding is the biggest issue facing schools today, with two fifths reporting being asked to contribute to day-to-day running costs
schoolsweek.co.uk/underfunding...
schoolsweek.co.uk/underfunding...
Parents believe underfunding is biggest issue for schools
Two fifths report being asked to contribute to day-to-day running costs.
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 7:01 AM
ICYMI: Parents believe underfunding is the biggest issue facing schools today, with two fifths reporting being asked to contribute to day-to-day running costs
schoolsweek.co.uk/underfunding...
schoolsweek.co.uk/underfunding...
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And how many of those are women whose employers don't/won't be creative with flexible working requests? I'd have been one of these statistics if I wasn't lucky enough to work in a forward-thinking school. It can be done!
Almost 40% of teachers leave the profession within the first four years of returning from maternity leave, data reveals
Almost 40% of mat leave returners leave teaching within 4 years
The first year following return from maternity leave carries greatest risk of attrition, according to data from a charity for parent-educators
www.tes.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
And how many of those are women whose employers don't/won't be creative with flexible working requests? I'd have been one of these statistics if I wasn't lucky enough to work in a forward-thinking school. It can be done!
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Watch this.
I swear your blood will boil.
I swear your blood will boil.
November 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Watch this.
I swear your blood will boil.
I swear your blood will boil.
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#Sudan: Horror is unfolding in #ElFasher. People appear to be trapped, with reports of mass killing and other atrocities.
We are concerned about the risk of a potential bloodbath after over 500 days of siege and violence.
Javid Abdelmoneim, MSF International President, updates:
We are concerned about the risk of a potential bloodbath after over 500 days of siege and violence.
Javid Abdelmoneim, MSF International President, updates:
October 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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While only systemic action can solve the issue of corridor care, members such as those in Nottingham showcase how even in challenging circumstances, collective action can lead to change in the workplace.
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Corridor care: how one team challenged unsafe conditions | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
A health and safety rep used RCN guidance to confront corridor care — and won lasting change for staff and patients
bit.ly
October 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
While only systemic action can solve the issue of corridor care, members such as those in Nottingham showcase how even in challenging circumstances, collective action can lead to change in the workplace.
Read more ⬇️
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While agencies profit massively, schools and teachers lose out. Imagine if that money was reinvested in classrooms. #StopTheAgencyRipOff
✍️ Write to your MP today and demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
✍️ Write to your MP today and demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
October 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
While agencies profit massively, schools and teachers lose out. Imagine if that money was reinvested in classrooms. #StopTheAgencyRipOff
✍️ Write to your MP today and demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
✍️ Write to your MP today and demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
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School budgets are being drained by agency fees. Every extra pound paid to agencies is a pound not spent on teachers or classroom support. #StopTheAgencyRipOff
✍️ Write to your MP to demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
✍️ Write to your MP to demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
October 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
School budgets are being drained by agency fees. Every extra pound paid to agencies is a pound not spent on teachers or classroom support. #StopTheAgencyRipOff
✍️ Write to your MP to demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
✍️ Write to your MP to demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
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📢Calling all trainees and ECTs!
Join us for free CPD sessions designed to support you throughout your teaching journey.
🗓️ 14-16 October
Can't make it live? Sign up for access recordings.
Grab your place here.👉 bit.ly/3IM8fiA
Non members are welcome to attend!
#ValueEducation
Join us for free CPD sessions designed to support you throughout your teaching journey.
🗓️ 14-16 October
Can't make it live? Sign up for access recordings.
Grab your place here.👉 bit.ly/3IM8fiA
Non members are welcome to attend!
#ValueEducation
October 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
📢Calling all trainees and ECTs!
Join us for free CPD sessions designed to support you throughout your teaching journey.
🗓️ 14-16 October
Can't make it live? Sign up for access recordings.
Grab your place here.👉 bit.ly/3IM8fiA
Non members are welcome to attend!
#ValueEducation
Join us for free CPD sessions designed to support you throughout your teaching journey.
🗓️ 14-16 October
Can't make it live? Sign up for access recordings.
Grab your place here.👉 bit.ly/3IM8fiA
Non members are welcome to attend!
#ValueEducation