Despite the damage of Ebacc, absolutely great to see a room packed with arts teachers and supporters at Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) last week

Fascinated to hear someone v knowledgeable say how hugely positive academisation was for the whole system in London BUT in Birmingham, despite individual successes, the academies has been much less helpful to the system in this city. Interested in views... #education #academy

Building on great DT day we want ALL Birmingham schools to nominate at least one subject area that they do brilliantly as we build subject networks that all can tap in to.Dr Paulette Osborne MBE Tracy Ruddle Manjit Shellis #birminghamschools

What could be more important than championing school attendance? Read the bep newsletter mailchi.mp/bep.education/… And clock the amazing work of Erin Docherty and the #stick team (FTB) getting some school refusers sorted. Thank you FTB!

Sarah Thomas our office manager is the real brains behind BEP. We are in capable hooves, led by donkies...and there are no children in sight to justify the madness. Strange.

This is what so many children need in terms of learning and resilience...how many adults are ready for such messy learning?

Bep teach meet at the EAL event. All power points and notes on the bep website. Celebrating our vibrant city.

Lots more inspiring BEP Events coming up; browse and sign up here: goo.gl/dB67MO

Lots of opportunities for Headteachers and school staff coming up - sign up to avoid missing out!

EXCITING NEWS! The Learning to Shape Birmingham invites have gone out in the post today. Can't wait? Sign up now! goo.gl/lZ4SWX

BBC News - 'Sharp rise' in reported hate crime bbc.co.uk/news/uk-367467… - so make the most of the Love your neighbour.org campaign

At what cost? GCSE entry design & tech ↓ 9.5% performing arts ↓ 9.4% art & design ↓ 5.9% drama ↓ 4.7% music ↓ 4.6% x.com/educationgovuk…

Brum schools click tinyurl.com/zlt3nys to bid for bursary to support pupil visits to environmental education centres with NAEE in the UK

Missed the BEP Conference? Enjoyed it and want to see it again? Want to share it with staff? Watch the presentation videos on the BEP Hub!

Mission completed in Calais back in UK after delivering much needed Aid. Great working with cross faith group @brummymummy3 Fred Rattley

The #SEND Strategic Conference captured by Annabel Evans in a fabulous graphic. Great day for all. Prof Colin Diamond CBE 🇺🇦🌹🇪🇺🇮🇪

Concerned about the world this Christmas? Go beyond charity & think about global education @ Moseley School, 7th Jan tinyurl.com/hfd99pf

Congratulations to David Gould - a fitting new year honour for such wise and steadfast service to St Albans and Birmingham Education.

'Keep eye on children’s online activity' bbc.in/2hNbnIs

Fantastic TIDE/BEP event asks why do schools find it easier to ask questions about poverty rather than our excessive wealth?