The only situation in which I can imagine wanting to skydive would be if I was on a plane with J. D. Vance.

Napoleon - Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake

Kemi -

When it’s one of those days plagued by imposter syndrome and self-doubt, it is funny to then be greeted by this.

Plus, check out my colleague and I accidentally matching.

Writing coursework, essays and dissertations. Planning lessons and schemes of work. Completing NPQ assignments.

Whatever it has been, it’s always Radio Soulwax.

#FridayFive

1. I Get Around
2. God Only Knows
3. Kokomo
4. Fun, Fun, Fun
5. Help me, Rhonda

Gain time is not just about curriculum development.

This is a fascinating read and certainly gives a lot of food for thought.

It comes at the perfect time, as we plan for Yr7-8 and consider the implications for GCSE and A-Level.

Beyond excited to see this arrived today!

@catherinepriggs.bsky.social @hughrichards.bsky.social @davidjhibbert.bsky.social and my lovely former HoD @egcarr.bsky.social - what a team 🌟

Here’s a tip for when you’re mock marking - go sit outside

Oh I don’t know about that - I was taking it all in, plus I’m staff so maybe not? Being across both sites gives for an interesting perspective too!

I’ve become a staff governor and attended my first meeting today.

Absolute game changer. I feel as if I know my school better from those two hours than the last seven years.

#FridayFive

1. Time - Pink Floyd
2. Tusk - Fleetwood Mac
3. Hey Now - London Grammar
4. Ooh La La - Goldfrapp
5. Harvest Moon - Neil Young

It is indeed!

I had marking to occupy my mind whilst her surgery took place. Whilst in recovery, she demanded a sticker.

In the space of four months my mum has gone from being diagnosed with breast cancer to being told she is cancer free and given a schedule for precautionary treatment.

I bloody love the NHS.

A light blue diagram depicting the sea, with the water's surface at the top, and just below it is an outline of the Mary Rose, with the depth (12m, 40ft or 6.7 fathoms). There is a line showing the seabed, which takes a rapid dive into the vertical...

On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we thought we'd answer a question that's often asked,

"If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?"

Allow our scaled diagram to explain...

It has to be said, that Hyrox and CrossFit have a lot to answer to when it comes to shite erg technique in gyms.

Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

a man with a beard is crying and covering his mouth with his fist . ALT: a man with a beard is crying and covering his mouth with his fist .

Told a student today that if they send me their essay, I can get it marked for tomorrow.

Their response - “Remember Miss, you’re a teacher second.”

When I tell you that hit me hard.

#FridayFive

1. Have You Ever Seen The Rain? Creedence Clearwater Revival
2. Why Does It Always Rain On Me? - Travis
3. Who’ll Stop The Rain? - CCR
4. Raining In My Heart - Buddy Holly
5. When It Rains It Pours - Luke Combs

I’m always obsessed with your handwriting 😍😍

NPQ ✅

Kemi Badenoch was supposed to make the Tories serious again. She has failed | Rafael Behr By jumping on Elon Musk’s passing bandwagon and echoing the far right, the Conservative leader has shown she doesn’t understand her responsibilities, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

Column: Badenoch's task was to make the Tories serious again. Past week has confirmed that she can't and won't. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Me, whispering to every recipe I have ever made

“Well that’s not enough garlic”

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I do love it here but ‘the other place’ has far more darts content.

I need my comedy gold commentary and throwbacks to Eric Bristow.

Anyone?

a cartoon of a wizard holding a wand and a purple pot ALT: a cartoon of a wizard holding a wand and a purple pot

The joy of people always buying you books is that the tbr pile for 2025 is already good to go.

It’s a good job I bought more cheese than is needed for Christmas.

Husband is currently eating his way through one chunk of Coastal Cheddar…

There’s always one work colleague who should be on the Bake Off.

When I spotted this on my office desk, it made Monday already a top day.

Botton line about the Biden pardon, and this doesn't make it good politics in the context of upholding rule-of-law or moral high-ground against Trumpism, but I just don't think I know a parent who wouldn't do it if they had the power.

I grew up with my dad really disliking the song so it just feels natural to try and dodge it 😂

Avoid hearing Wham’s Last Christmas right up to 00:00 Christmas Day.

Last year, December 21st and it was my best yet 💪🏻

The benefits of being evidence-based At Evidence Based Education we are naturally very enthusiastic about promoting evidence-based strategies to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom.

The benefits of being evidence based

In this blog Kate Jones examines the benefits to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom.

Read it here https://buff.ly/4g8xsih