This is so terrible to witness. Law enforcement in the US seem determined to darken their already tarnished reputation even further.

‘The blanket will be made up of exactly 2,999 pieces of fabric, which represents the number of children who were excluded, on average, each school day in the 2021/22 academic year.’ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

'The Greatest Ideas of All Time' , 'The Lessons of History', 'How the World Thinks'...

Great books addressing the big questions: What can we learn from history and the philosophy of the world?

But how can this be relevant to the individual?

A discussion 👇

#wisdom

In our latest 'Commission Conversation' I talk to curriculum & asssessment expert Tim Oates CBE Cambridge University Press & Assessment about oracy in the National Curriculum, what we can learn from other countries, and why we should be wary of formally assessing oracy: open.spotify.com/episode/78cn3H…

Reflecting on my work with educators last week exploring using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® in schools. This session was developing EQ, Resilient problem solving and goal setting. Metacognition and self efficacy abounded! #BoundlessPossibilities

We'd love your photos, videos, clippings etc to put into the film. You can get in touch with us at [email protected] bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

#PrimaryRocks Our Dave Harris engaged Dr Matthew McFall (who was doing his PhD on wonder for learning and motivation) as an ‘Agent of Wonder’ in his school with amazing results theguardian.com/education/2011…

If you’re looking for an inspirational, positive, creative, practical and thought-provoking end to the school year, you’ve found it

❌POSTPONED - WEDNESDAY NETWORKING ❌
Unfortunately, due to illness, we are postponing our Creatives + Changemakers networking UniofNorthampton this Wednesday but get on our mailing list to hear about future events expert-pioneer-1179.ck.page/b82f70f9aa

It’s happening!

What does the history of oracy tell us about its future?: in our latest ‘Commission Conversation’ I talk to Amy Gaunt Voice 21 Oracy about ‘five ages of oracy’ open.spotify.com/episode/7E2dap…

Join me this UniofNorthampton on Wednesday for the networking event for #Northamptonshire creatives I’ll share how Undiscovered Country NarrativeAlchemy have created a #TheatreForEducation play based on James Baldwin’s visionary book. northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/creat… Northampton Film Festival #TheFireInCambridge

📢 Northants artists + creatives. Join the 180+ who've already answered our (v short) creative industries survey via the QR
🥂 Then come to our free networking UniofNorthampton to hear what people have been saying (anonymously obvs!) northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/creat… Supported by Northants Community Foundation

Want to know about the history of oracy education policy in England? Listen to this 'Commission Conversation' between Geoff Barton and Amy Gaunt Voice 21 Oracy open.spotify.com/episode/7E2dap…

#Writing #Procrastinators
3-wk #Workshop course for writers old & new
Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery
fortnightly
(to leave time for procrastinating)
#Petersfield #Hampshire Hampshire Cultural Trust Hampshire Chronicle Hampshire Libraries Petersfield Post Chichester Observer

What, or whom, is the past for? 💭

Come along to this year's Rede Lecture delivered by @WMaryBeard, as she uses the image and reality of the museum as a way of exploring how we approach the past and why we study it.

Free event, open to all.

Tickets are going fast – book now 👇

I have just recorded the 3rd of 6 of my stories for John Rankin Schools Next week is week 3 of the #TheatreOfPeace BECOME programme. This story is a personal one & reminded me how blessed I am to have the family I have: on.soundcloud.com/wSgHzCWBG97Ls4… Cambridge Peace and Education Research Group #PositivePeace #OnlyConnect

Some personal news from me, I'm leaving the University of Sunderland at the end of this academic year so will be looking for some mentoring/ITT/ECF or PD work alongside my role at IRIS. Please get in touch!

Where else will you get to see over 30 of the UK's top education speakers and practitioners all in one place?