Hello #FFBWeds
I'm Head of Education in an alternative provision.
Director @ Investors in Families
Focused on belonging, relationships and real-world outcomes for young people.
Sharing what actually works (and what doesn’t) in SEMH and community focused schools.

Hello everyone, I’m Josh, a professional poet and performer! I visit loads of school, and have a new book out. You can find loads of FREE poems on my website www.joshuaseigal.co.uk Also check out the recent interview I did with the fab The Week Junior magazine #FFBWeds #FFBWednesday

Callout reads #FFBWednesday: Connecting UK Educators and Education. A matrix shows excellent people involved in education, including worthy BlueSky contributors: 1. @simonebeach.bsky.social, a primary school headteacher 2. @bennewmark.bsky.social, a secondary school teacher 3. @hoylerosemary.bsky.social, a chair of governors 4. @5naureen.bsky.social, a school governor 5. @primaryteachermary.bsky.social, a primary school teacher 6. @nourishworkplce.bsky.social, a supporter for school wellbeing 7. @simonknight100.bsky.social, a special school headteacher 8. @danlyndon.bsky.social, a secondary history specialist / teacher 9. @schoolsweek.bsky.social, a widely respected education newspaper. Footer reads @9000Lives.org

Bringing #FFBWednesday to BlueSky.

For educators ready to build genuine connections:

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#Edusky #FFBWeds May I ask the Eduworld, how many of you receive supervisions? May I also ask in what sector you work? I’m guessing that, for state sector school staff, it’ll be hardly any of you, but I thought I’d better ask! Has this been asked by @teachertapp.bsky.social I wonder…

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Recently retired primary teacher with 16 years experience in Scotland teaching all stages in a range of schools from small rural with composite classes to large suburban schools.

Promoting life work balance, kindness, self care and gentle nonsense with a little politics.

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I'm Rosemary Hoyle Chair of Govs of a 2 school federation, gov for over 20 years, past chair of Non-profit. Career - business & Higher Ed. Passionate about power of governance to improve the lives of others. Final year PhD - focus The relationship between the chair & Exec Leader #UKEdGovs #FFBWeds

And I'm Aaron King. I help organisations improve inclusion (from Early years to apprenticeship providers).

I also teach one day a week: Days end with a singalong - Sweet Caroline (released in 1969) is v popular at the moment.

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Who's Who on the #FFBWeds graphic?
💫 Row 1 💫
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social, Chair of Governors
@schoolsweek.bsky.social, Award winning newspaper

Callout reads #FFBWednesday: Connecting UK Educators and Education. A matrix shows excellent people involved in education, including worthy BlueSky contributors: 1. @simonebeach.bsky.social, a primary school headteacher 2. @bennewmark.bsky.social, a secondary school teacher 3. @hoylerosemary.bsky.social, a chair of governors 4. @5naureen.bsky.social, a school governor 5. @primaryteachermary.bsky.social, a primary school teacher 6. @nourishworkplce.bsky.social, a supporter for school wellbeing 7. @simonknight100.bsky.social, a special school headteacher 8. @danlyndon.bsky.social, a secondary history specialist / teacher 9. @schoolsweek.bsky.social, a widely respected education newspaper. Footer reads @9000Lives.org

Bringing #FFBWednesday to BlueSky.

For educators ready to build genuine connections:

💫 Like and repost
💫 Comment with your edu bio + #FFBWeds
💫 Follow everyone who participates

Let's create the education community BlueSky deserves.

#EduSky

2025-26 Primary School Competitions Primary School Competitions - Battle across schools in times tables, spelling, grammar or even use our MTC or SATs emulators.

#FFBWeds Free schemes of work and competitions for primary schools

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👋🏻 Evening #FFBWednesday #FFBWeds crew.
I’m Verity,
👩🏼‍🏫 Former EYFS/KS1 teacher of 22 years.
👩🏼‍💼 Previously climbed the SLT 🪜 & then climbed down to the shop-floor.👩🏼‍💻 Took a couple of years away from teaching.
Now lecturering in Foundation Learning & Functional Skills supporting those with SEND &/or SEMH.

A very warm welcome to #FFBWeds Jo. 💫

Welcome to #FFBWeds. 💫

Welcome to #FFBWeds Christian. 💫

I am that magical teacher. 🤣 🪄✨🧚 #PlayIsTheWay + a song and dance solves most things.
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Recently retired primary teacher with 16 years experience in Scotland teaching all stages in a range of schools from small rural with composite classes to large suburban schools.

Promoting life work balance, kindness, self care and gentle nonsense with a little politics.

#FFBWednesday #FFBWeds

Welcome to the #FFBWeds family Richard 💫

Sounds an incredibly valuable role Gav.

Welcome to the #FFBWeds family 💫

#FFBWeds There are lots of #Governors on BlueSky, but not always easy to find. Use #UKEdGovs in your posts for connecting. I have a list on my account & also connections with fab colleagues engaged in #PhD research into governance. @sarahjchung.bsky.social @danigov.bsky.social @tjwprice.bsky.social

And I'm Aaron. I help organisations to become better at inclusion (from Early years to apprenticeship providers).

I also teach one day a week: Days end with a singalong - surprisingly children love Kung Fu Fighting (released in 1974).

#FFBWeds #UkEd

Who's Who on the #FFBWeds graphic?
💫 Row 1 💫
@hoylerosemary.bsky.social, Chair of Governors
@schoolsweek.bsky.social, Award winning newspaper

Callout reads #FFBWednesday: Connecting UK Educators and Education. A matrix shows excellent people involved in education, including worthy BlueSky contributors: 1. @simonebeach.bsky.social, a primary school headteacher 2. @bennewmark.bsky.social, a secondary school teacher 3. @hoylerosemary.bsky.social, a chair of governors 4. @5naureen.bsky.social, a school governor 5. @primaryteachermary.bsky.social, a primary school teacher 6. @nourishworkplce.bsky.social, a supporter for school wellbeing 7. @simonknight100.bsky.social, a special school headteacher 8. @danlyndon.bsky.social, a secondary history specialist / teacher 9. @schoolsweek.bsky.social, a widely respected education newspaper. Footer reads @9000Lives.org

Bringing #FFBWednesday to BlueSky.

For educators ready to build genuine connections:

💫 Like and repost
💫 Comment with your edu bio + #FFBWeds
💫 Follow everyone who participates

Creating the education community BlueSky deserves.

Hello everyone! Retired primary head in England, moved to Scotland and now work with SEMH children whilst also doing some consultancy in leadership and school support. Very interested in pupil behaviour, school culture and values-centred leadership #FFBWeds

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👋🏻 Good evening crew of #FFBWednesday #FFBWeds
I’m Verity,
Having taught in EYFS/KS1 for 22 years (& climbed up the SLT 🪜… & then climbed back down to the shop-floor), after a couple of years away from teaching, I’m now an FE Lecturer in SEND &/or SEMH Foundation Learning & Functional Skills.

A really important voice - you're very welcome to the #FFBWeds family Katie. 💫

Your background is an excellent reminder that school's not always at school.

Recently retired primary teacher with 16 years experience in Scotland teaching all stages in a range of schools from small rural with composite classes to large suburban schools.

Promoting life work balance, kindness, self care and gentle nonsense with a little politics.

#FFBWednesday #FFBWeds

Joining in with #FFBWeds I’m Fiona, Play Pedagogy Lead @ Play Scotland. I work with schools in Scotland to embed play pedagogy & champion children’s right to play, esp where it supports inclusion, wellbeing & meaningful learning. Keen to connect with educators & leaders interested in our work.

I'm Katie:
- first choice home educator of 4
- co-founder of the Centre for Elective Home Education Research UK
- home ed exams specialist, on various advisory boards
- run in-person home ed social groups
- admin on HEFA (82k members)
- ex-chair of governors at small rural primary in Wales
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Hello, I’m a primary teacher in Aberdeen, passionate about Global citizenship, play based learning, child led learning and love a sing and dance with my little learners. MEd Early Years Pedagogue and author of Reaching the World Without Leaving the Classroom. #FFBWeds