Some images from the washing of the Ka'abah

The Ka'bah is washed only once a year ( it happened today ) I summarised the highlights of the washing ceremony from earlier today. A....thread :) #Makkah

On this sacred day of #GuruPurnima, we bow in deep reverence to the Guru, the divine guide who dispels darkness and leads us toward light. In the Hindu tradition, the Guru is more than a teacher. The Guru is a source of strength, wisdom, and spiritual awakening.

🚨 NEW: The Government will reintroduce Supplementary Voting for Mayoral elections as part of its English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill In SV, voters can select both a first and second choice of candidate

🎉Hooray! 🎉 Transforming Your Tutor Time Curriculum is officially out today! To celebrate, I’m giving away three free copies. Simply like or share this post to enter, winners will be announced on Friday 18th July.

The Guardian has a report on my new Centre, with kind comments from collaborators Jeff Sebo and Kristin Andrews. It follows the golden rule of animal minds journalism: emphasize the pet angle! theguardian.com/world/2025/jul…

Something useful to discuss in PSHE lessons!

"Added revised guidance on 'Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education' which will come into force 1 September 2026." gov.uk/government/pub…

Safeguarding democracy begins in the classroom. ACT Chief Exec Liz Moorse sets out why a stronger, statutory Citizenship curriculum is vital for young people & society: ow.ly/Sl4m50WpMVg

One more document to help people map their secondary RSHE provision against the new guidance - I've given a page (or 3!) to each of the subtopics, breaking down the new standards and giving space to write notes about compliance or future delivery ideas. bit.ly/4eWfY9x

ACT is pleased to have contributed to the #RoadmaptoVotesat16 report - a cross-sector vision of recommendations for the successful implementation of #Votesat16 across the UK. High-quality #CitizenshipEd is essential for young people's confident participation in democracy.

I wish I was closer. This sounds like a FANTASTIC event! Do go along, if you can!

We now need everybody to access high quality Citizenship to ensure young people understand what they are voting for!

Is extracting the voices of dead musicians, digitally de-aging living actors, or relying on algorithms to find a future husband or wife creepy or cool? Prof Michael Sandel explores the Ethics of AI in #ThePublicPhilosopher 👉 ow.ly/eofl50WrIbF #PodcastFriday #AlEthics

In his article in The i Paper, ACT Honorary President and former Education Secretary David Blunkett sets out a clear argument: #Votesat16 must be matched by bold action to strengthen #CitizenshipEducation in every school and college. Read it here: ow.ly/gruT50WrNJR

It’s been a busy year of change, but Summer here we are! ☀️

Staying optimistic is hard work, but I promise it’s worth it! these eight tips can help you practice staying more positive and present. 🐙🧡

One of the most extraordinary tales of survival in history: how the ancient Zoroastrian faith travelled to India and not only survive but flourished there...