It is impossible to plan lessons (ppts, questions) from scratch every day. Publishers will spend *a long time* writing lesson material for a single lesson, let alone making five a day after a full day of working. If you're planning from scratch - that's a school problem.

“When I was pregnant at 15, I had a gov that saw me, & wrapped its arms around me in the form of Sure Start, They implemented long term strategy that means when I visit local schools now, Not as many children face parenthood. That is cool.” ❤️

We’re consulting on the continued use of formulae and equation sheets in 2025, 2026 and 2027. This follows @educationgovuk’s decision that students don’t need to memorise formulae and equations for GCSE maths, physics and combined science. gov.uk/government/consultati…

Who’d a thought, eh?

I’d like to talk about my Dad. He came to England from India at age 17. He had a brutal childhood- he’s refused to talk us kids about it but part of his childhood involved living on the streets as a child in India Coming to England saved his life. Literally. He has worked - shop keeper, then taxi driver & has contributed to tax his whole life here. He refused to charge people for his taxi service when they visited hospitals, students who felt unsafe walking at night etc. He worked 7 days a week, and we lived month to month. My Mum, at the age of 64, still works full time as an insurance broker & has also paid tax her entire working life. My Dad retired at the age of 70 during the pandemic as he was diagnosed with cancer. Thankfully he’s currently in remission 🙏 As soon as he was given the “all clear” he could finally pursue his dream - to feed those in need. At the age of 70 he asked my Mum to teach him how to cook. Every Tuesday he buys food to feed about 100/200 homeless people a week. He wakes up at 3am every Wednesday to cook the food, package & distribute it with a team of volunteers who also provide them warm clothing, cut their hair etc with nothing but love. The volunteers are from all backgrounds, all colours, all ethnicities as are the people they serve. He is the kindest, most compassionate person I know. To have people judge him based on the colour of his skin breaks my heart beyond measure.

Brighton

For as long as the Farages, Tices, Robinsons, Tates, Bravermans, Andersons & Musks use X to spread hostility, foulness, racism & hate - I will try to stay. Because most people, most of the time, try their best to be good. There is so much decency & kindness on here - still 💙

Watch Minister James Timpson's first speech in the House of Lords 👇

To everyone working in education: thank you for all your hard work this year. At @educationgovuk, we'll get our heads down over summer so that on the other side of the holidays, you have what you need to do your vital work. I hope you enjoy your very well-deserved break 🌞

They'll tell you voting doesn't make a difference. But it was a Labour Government that changed my life. If you want change, vote for it on Thursday.

As a head, if a member of staff asks for a bit off time to attend their child’s sports day or leavers assembly, it’s a good idea to say yes. The floodgates won’t open, and you’ll see the benefits in so many other ways.

All systems of progress are flawed. That's not even the biggest issue of P8 . The biggest issue is how it treats EAL student underperformance at KS2 leading to inflation of progress. This disproportionately helps urban cohorts particularly London. But it's better than the rest