I predict a Green wave in the local elections. Anyone who thinks our byelection win was an outlier is mistaken | Zack Polanski Since the Gorton and Denton victory, I have travelled the UK and seen the energy that result unleashed. More will follow, says Zack Polanski, leader of the Green party

I predict a Green wave in the local elections. Anyone who thinks our byelection win was an outlier is mistaken | Zack Polanski

Terrifying

Similar issue last year. Whole-staff CPD on some basic T&L then time to implement/improve. Thus we had the in for some careful conversations about their practice.

Seeking some advice, please!

I’m a new Headteacher and I’ve inherited a large SLT, but the roles aren’t clear. We’ve got two DHTs, two AHTs, a SENCO and an SBM.

Three of the top five British grid electricity records smashed in 2025!

This is a huge success story, despite what Russian bots and U.S fossil fuel shills scream on X.

Every unit of clean domestic energy we produce means a safer future for our children…🥳

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I am so glad it’s not just me. Also, commiserations.

Most people owning houses worth more than £2 million are richer than the wildest dreams of the majority of the population and knowing other people who own houses worth £2 million doesn't make this any less true.

The nature of fascism and why it differs from populism Fascism isn’t populism; it fuses leader-worship with organised violence to crush opposition entirely and decisively at roots

Fascism is rare, but its logic isn’t gone.

Understanding its real nature helps us recognise when politics starts drifting towards something far more dangerous than populism.

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I got a parental complaint that the children who did not get flu vaccines did not get stickers.

I’d love some insight into how other heads stay on top of all these briefings.

I could also do with funding to allow me to pay SEND point to the TA wage to reflect the significant and complex needs they’re dealing with in mainstream.

Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.

That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.

Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.

Wow - those are quite phenomenal headlines given the details of the story.

Ahh look, he’s just a ‘nerdy’ guy. No harm done.

You need to scroll down to paragraph 13 of the Sky piece to find the full story!

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Farage: epic grifter

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Please do consider cipping in something small and then feeling great about yourself for the rest of the day. 🙃

LOCAL GOVERNMENT Spend on Union flags defended Reform UK-led Nottinghamshire County Council has defended plans to spend £75,000 on purchasing Union flags. More than 150 flags in 82 locations will be displayed. But opposition politicians questioned if the expenditure was a good use of public money. Sam Smith, Conservative leader of the opposition, said: "To spend £75,000 of taxpayers' money on flags seems a bit ridiculous." Labour MP for Mansfield, Steve Yemm, said: "My constituents will be appalled." REFORM UK Doge' unit fails to carry out audits Reform UK's so-called "Doge" unit has carried out no audit work in the councils it won control of nearly six months ago. The party vowed swingeing efficiency cuts to council budgets, in the mould of Elon Musk's US Department of Government Efficiency, after gaining control of nine local authorities across England in May. Deputy party leader Richard Tice told the Financial Times it was never the "intention to audit them, because audits are expensive".

Hey… but come on… audits - where you find out what your budgets are, what money is being spent and how much you have left - are expensive… and only something proper grownups do.

Reform just wants racist bunting and to hell with constituents and cost.
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One simple thing we do is always model in an absent child’s book under the visualiser (priority to most vulnerable). It means they’ve got an example and makes the catch-up quicker. It works for irregular attendees better than persistent abs.

What are the Boris Files and what do they reveal about former PM’s conduct? Leaked material from Johnson’s private office raises serious questions relating to his time in No 10 and since he resigned

I completely missed this story, so sharing it in case you missed it too
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I’ve never had a reaction, but it did hurt this year (when it was done & a couple of days afterwards) which is new.

It has been a real struggle getting the 2 staff I have in breakfast club currently. Additional hours, facilities, costs, space… it’s another thing to worry about, much as I appreciate the intent.

Thanks. It’s hanging on to that clarity with all the other stuff!

Consulting on and clarifying our values, then ensuring our curriculum meets them (while providing aspirational & engaging learning)… Lots of overmessaging.

No, I definitely need to work towards this.

Crick-crack Club at the Earth House!

I don’t know why it’s on, but I support the fact that it is!

Voices: I’m a speech and language therapist: If your child starts school unable to talk, it may not be what you think — The Independent A post-pandemic over-reliance on screens instead of playtime activities that develop children’s language skills is causing a huge rise in non-verbalism, writes speech and language therapist Shermeena ...

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‘but Kemi Badenoch (NW Essex) has refused to condemn the mob or to accept that Tommy Robinson represents the far right.’

I don’t have one at my current school, but I’ve never known a SBM on SLT. Is that common?