Learning to Lead: The Power of ‘Delightful Persistence’ in Leadership and Teaching We’ve all been asked that classic question: “What are the qualities that make a good leader?” It’s a staple for interviews and CPD sessions and we can list some of the adjectives that will be close to...

open.substack.com/pub/vivienne... ‘delightful persistence’ < great phrase and writing here.

Casualty 😢, I hate waiting to see who has caused the church service

People have sleeping bags! You had no chance.

I know these are all a bit "the unstoppable march of time" but Eminem reaching his Meldrew Point hits harder than most. Wait, that must mean I'm... how many years old? Oh no

I take that back - I just read about record store day. What??

If you can’t buy it online from HMV then I am not bothered.

I think you need to be in the first 20. Set your alarm for 6.00am

And if there is more than 20 people come back and order it off the internet like a normal person. 😂

Email from #Newsnight viewer & farmer Mark Baker White warning about potential food shortages because of a lack of fertiliser 👇

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I got in so much trouble for being negative about where it would go in the scheme of work.

😂😂😂

This is when the cookies are bad.

Usually I don’t mind the targeted adverts. This is a lesson learned.

Absolutely.

I am so naive I didn’t think about it. But now you say it… oh dear.

Love the three questions in this blog to help reflect on your curriculum:

Whose stories are centred?
Whose voices are missing?
Are certain groups only represented through struggle?

Hi all,
Our Well-Being Lead thinks the reason so many of you were dreading returning to The Academy is because you have a terrible diet and don’t do enough exercise. Therefore, when you arrive tomorrow, you’ll get an apple and be forced to run 8 laps of the sports field.
Thanks x

For further information about WoLLoW, see: mailchi.mp/all-language... 2/2

WoLLoW: World of Languages, Languages of the World: "a languages programme created by experienced language teachers provides an introduction to & understanding of all languages. It makes use of the rich linguistic diversity of our pupils & shows the relevance of languages to all other subjects." 1/2

I have created a universal UK Physics supplier search engine. I hope you might find it useful when looking to purchase dept supplies
#iTeachPhysics
#Science 🧪

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We’re SO excited to begin sharing the brilliant voices joining us at #rEDEastAnglia on 13 June! 🤩✈️
Book your tickets now & share in the expertise of @sendmattersuk.bsky.social, Jon Hutchinson & Kat Howard:
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Watch this space for more! 👀
#TransformingPD #researchED #EduSky

To inform our White Paper response we would like to invite practitioners working in secondary settings to attend a focused workshop event. In this session, we will invite you to share your thoughts on the paper and its implications for our classrooms.

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Love it!! 😂😂

The imagination of AI?

The first time I've ever shared a Daily Mail poll, but here I go, with good reason.

Two-thirds of teachers working almost an extra day a week Global survey of teachers conducted by Tes reveals that many are overwhelmed by their workload and lack options for flexible working

Most teachers around the world are working nearly an extra day a week, with many reporting that they are ‘overwhelmed’ by their workload, according to @tesglobal.bsky.social’s Teacher Wellbeing Report 2026: Global

Lazy colleagues get all the praise too. 😂😂

Those who can’t get to Hampstead Theatre before 2 May might like to try tracking down this gem: a TV movie based on the play with Daniel Craig as Heisenberg, Stephen Rea as Bohr, and Francesca Annis as Margrethe.

We have SLTNewbie. 👍

Remember it’s parody, not advice 😂🙈

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Taking all the credit! I just messaged on Facebook and asked. 😂 if only the rest of life was so simple.

Welcome to Bluesky!

We have SLTNewbie. 👍

Remember it’s parody, not advice 😂🙈

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This is so good to read. There is hope that moving makes a difference.

And ofsted needs a really big rethink. The pressure it causes…

I have asked. But @labiologuita.bsky.social might not like to read things like this if they are too close to home?

How far is the Moon, really? 🌕

UK Space Agency's Anu Ojha helps us visualise this with a simple demo that might surprise you.

Watch the full talk: youtube.com/watch?v=7kCdY8o8cFI