What are the chances we'll wake to find that Nat Insurance & fuel rises are just an elaborate April Fool? How laughable, the fact that #JohnsonOut66 was ever PM? Maybe we could even add Russian wars, Tory corruption, Covid and Brexit to the list....Sweet dreams, eh?

Those close to the government appear to be realising that UK households have no chance of surviving the coming winter with fuel bills forecast to rise to £4,000 or more a year. But the plan they're looking at is dire. A thread....

A great take on disability, equality and inclusion by @jamieshieldsVI 🙌 Original post: linkedin.com/posts/shieldsj…

WigtownBookFestival Sarah Churchwell Fascinating no-holds-barred talk from Sarah Churchwell on the divided "United" States. So many themes dealt with incisively. Glad my lovely daughter Alison Davies was driving home so that I could start reading Churchwell's book en route. One of best talks in 9 yrs of visiting WBF.

East Dunbartonshire LA are out in force! Looking great! #PayAttention EIS

Feeling the need to warm up having just finished this book: a spine-tingling ending to a terrific adventure. I'd love to see some of the footage that's talked about in the book but can't find a release date for the documentary. Any news? Dan Snow Endurance22 @ngadventure

Pickets in EDC! Casthill primary out in force! EIS #PayAttention

EIS members gather outside Ross Greer's Office today to send a message that COSLA and the Scottish Government must #PayAttention and deliver a fair pay rise to Scotland's hardworking and dedicated teaching professionals. #EISStrike

Still going strong at Castlehill!

SOMETHING FISHY WITH MIGRANTS DINGHIES Something truly does not add up with the Government narrative about migrant crossings. What follows is just a theory, but if proven true, it could bring down everybody involved. Make your own conclusions. 🧵/1

Please share. Amy is a keen hiker and often goes wild camping. She has also joined protests by groups such as Just Stop Oil Someone must have seen her over the past month.

Once upon a time there was a Tory peer called Michelle Mone… A bedtime story to make your hair curl. Bravo for telling it Led By Donkeys

Fascinating, energising talk on oceans, "Blue Machine" by Helen Czerski. Now jam-packed main venue for Fergal Keane on The Madness. Powerful, self-deprecating on addictions to alcohol & danger. Brilliant. WigtownBookFestival

So you bought your child a phone this Christmas. Remind them it isn't a secret diary, it's a small computer. Remind them that you're there to help them use it safely. Remind them they won't be able to keep it in their rooms at night. Monitor their digital diet. Stay vigilant:

What’s morphology got to do with reading and writing? EVERYTHING!!!! “In its simplest form, morphology is the structure of words and their meanings.” @julie_scali Putting research into classroom practice to ensure greater success for every student, this FREE resource is a

People are so kind. At The Foam Centre, Glasgow for new boat cushions because the under-the-knee seat bit isn't comfy to lie on. "I can just cut the bump off - the cushions are fine". "How much?" "For that? Nothing!" Back on Sat to pick up with a big box of homemade brownies!

Fascinating article in The Times and The Sunday Times about the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence. If you are working on curriculum anywhere in the world you need to understand what’s not worked in Scotland. Comments here from 5⭐️ Schools

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Another great (my 9th) WigtownBookFestival made more wonderful being in a group of 10 fab females. Highlights were Lindsey Hilsum (& Allan Little )& Russ Jones, Readinglasses & CafeRendevous. Lowlight was talk on children's books - which reminded us that classism is alive & kicking.