ℙ𝕒𝕦𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕖 𝔸𝕚𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕟 @paulineaitchison.bsky.social *Deputy Director, Schools North East.
*Lead, National Network of Special Schools for School Business Professionals.
*Trustee, Special School Trust.
Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social Award-winning journalism for schools, including news, analysis, research reviews and teaching and learning guides.
Prof Sam Twiselton @samtwiselton.bsky.social OBE Emeritus Prof, Education Policy Advisor Visiting Prof UoS, Former Founding Director of SIoE,Chair of DfE ITT CCF Group, PFHEA FCCT. Proud Cumbrian
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Frank W Norris @frankwnorris.bsky.social Board member at InnovateHer and GAET. Co-leader of Educ Leaders at Forum Strategy. Former Education & skills adviser to Northern Powerhouse Partnership. senior HMI, CEO of Coop Academies Trust and independent chair of Blackpool Improvement Board and PEIA.
John Dickens @johndickenssw.bsky.social Former Schools Week editor
Natalie @northernwarden.bsky.social Primary School Headteacher, NE England. MA (Ed) / NPQH. Lifelong learner; avid reader; trying to promote collaboration and kindness. ✨️
Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social School leaders’ favourite newspaper. Multi-award winning journalism, determined to get past the bluster and explain the facts. Published by EducationScape
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Education Support @edsupportuk.bsky.social UK charity supporting the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff. Free and confidential helpline ☎️ 08000 562 561.
Website: https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/
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Nick Blackburn MBE @curlsnickb.bsky.social CEO Lingfield Education Trust• RISE Adviser •FRSA • Ironman• Founder @wellbeingnorth• Visiting Fellow @ambition_institute •IMB HMP • Gooner•My own views •
WomenEd @womened.bsky.social Connecting and elevating current and aspiring women leaders in education. Global Charity 1201314.
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Rachel Orr @rachelorr.bsky.social NPQs, Leadership Coach, retired headteacher, radio broadcaster at Real Life Radio https://realliferadio.uk/, Christian, Foundation Governor, Queen of high heels, Mozart fan, Opera singer, cricket fan and Podcast Voiceovers.
Tom Powell Music @tompowellmusic.bsky.social The go-to choice for event entertainment offering versatility, professionalism, and a personalised touch in everything from live music to DJ packages. SOLO | DUO | BAND | DJ
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- Home to the BBC Literary Archive & the Natural Curriculum
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Official wellbeing division of @schoolsuk.bsky.social.
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Teaching Commission @teachingcommission.bsky.social Rebuilding Teaching: shaping a profession that inspires and endures. Chaired by Professor Mary Bousted.
https://teachingcommission.co.uk
Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social A not-for-profit transforming computing education through play.
Powered by Ukie, together with Nintendo.
https://www.digitalschoolhouse.org.uk/
Sue Taylor @nerjasue.bsky.social Retired careers Leader in Newcastle upon Tyne
Frequent visitor to Nerja, Malaga.
The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social ASCL is a leading professional body representing more than 25,000 school, college and trust leaders in all phases across the UK.
Mark Enser @ensermark.bsky.social Yorkshire based freelance writer, TES columnist, author of books and school support person.
Ex-HMI and national geography lead
Once a teacher
Wanderer of hills, wonderer of everything else.
Posting on Education, Folklore, Dungeons & Dragons and music.
John Roberts @johngroberts.bsky.social SEND and inclusion editor at Tes. Dad of 2. SEND parent. john.roberts@tes.com
Mel Burgess @melbeewrites.bsky.social Project Manager - Education Improvement at North East Combined Authority
School governor
Education, culture, books, craft, music, being outsmarted by my own kids
Views my own
Child of the North @childofthenorth.bsky.social Our vision is for children in the North of England to grow up with the same opportunities and life chances as those in the rest of the country.
Child of the North is joint project with the N8 Research Partnership and Health Equity North
SNE Events @sne-events.bsky.social Our annual events programme offers invaluable networking opportunities, insightful keynote speeches from leaders & high-quality professional development.
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Centre for Applied Education Research @caerbradford.bsky.social Committed to improving educational outcomes for children and young people (CYP) through the power of science.
Alison Peacock @alisonpeacock.bsky.social Passionate teacher and Chief Executive of the Chartered College of Teaching. Learning without Limits.
Jo @joriley.bsky.social Ex head teacher. Currently working as an advisory Headteacher for the LA. Passionate about Primary and EYFS education, inclusion and ethical leadership. Reader, writer, coach. Lego lover.
All views are my own.
Melissa @melissacreate23.bsky.social Passionate about children's books and nurturing reading for pleasure. Especially in primary schools. Love time outdoors and protecting local trees. Was carer of someone with multuole chronic illnesses.
EKvisualartist @ekvisualartist.bsky.social Human on Earth. Artist & creative producer. Founder of South Tyneside Creatives.
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https://elizabethkane.wordpress.com
SHINE @shinetrust.org.uk SHINE is an education charity working with inspirational teachers across the North of England to break the link between family income and how well children fare at school. www.shinetrust.org.uk
GemArts @gemarts.bsky.social Award winning Arts organisation based in the North East. We produce and programme South Asian and culturally diverse arts.
CCE @cceengland.bsky.social We believe learning is the most exciting adventure in the world and that creativity in education ignites unlimited possibilities.
www.creativitycultureeducation.org
Also, Leading for Creative Thinking @lfct.bsky.social
Lexonic @lexonicliteracy.bsky.social Delivering transformational literacy programmes and teacher training to supercharge reading, spelling, and vocabulary.
Oriel Square @orielsquare.bsky.social Defining and delivering the best in educational products and services. Curator of education research for Education Insights. http://linktr.ee/orielsquare.
Pupil Progress @pupilprogress.bsky.social Easy pupil progress tracking for secondary education. Real-time insights across all subjects and qualifications to empower schools and trusts with impactful assessments.
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MRMICT @mrmict.bsky.social AHT • Y6 teacher at Benton Park PS • Irish • Author • NPQSL • Curriculum Task Design lead • Head of Learning at Chalk Learning • #microbitchampion • CAS community • #UKEd • #UKTeaching • 🔗 https://linktr.ee/mrmict
Prof Carol Davenport @thedrdav.bsky.social Spend my time thinking about crochet blankets, education, and children's career aspirations. Not necessarily in that order.
Les Walton CBE FRSA Phd (Hon)MEd @leswalton.bsky.social Chair of Association of Education Advisers supporting IQSEA, the international standard for school improvement
Visiting Professor Sunderland University. Author,’Education the Rock&Roll Years’ ‘Chronicles of the Time Travelling Teacher’.
CampusTeesSchoolsAlliance @campustees.bsky.social Initial teacher education - by the profession, for the profession. Training future teachers in Tees Valley Schools since 2019.
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Alps Education @alpsva.bsky.social Alps is committed to improving the life chances of young people. We do this by providing powerful data analysis and supportive training to schools and colleges.
Georgia Lambert @georgiamay.bsky.social News and education reporter at The Times
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Sue Atkins @sueatkins.bsky.social Parenting Expert on @BBC @LBC @Disney #TwinklResources #Author #Broadcaster Host of @navjunglepod helping parents navigate the digital jungle one episode at a time
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www.navigatingthedigitaljungle.com
Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social 🇬🇧Holistic, inclusive, trauma-informed, neurodivergent experience and inequalities aware, paediatric Nurse, Health Visitor &researcher (with lived experience of ADHD, hEDS,CRPS & SEND parenting).
Think KPI (not ✅ box)- Keeping People Included!
Views my own.
What’s The Debate @whatsthedebate.bsky.social Tackling Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse through RSHE and PSHE. Resources, Training and Consultancy
www.whatsthedebate.co.uk
@mwilliams25.bsky.social @mwilliams25.bsky.social Lover of lifelong learning and a believer that everybody can achieve, no matter what obstacles are in the way. Qualified SENCO. Enjoyer of creating art and music. A mixed bag of personality with a splash of quirky.
Loti Nambombe @heislotinambombe.bsky.social Charity Lead @ Make Life Kind
Public Speaker on Anti-Racism, DEI and Mental Health 🙏🏿
Chartered College of Teaching @collegeofteaching.bsky.social Your professional body working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation.
Rachel Tomlinson @rachtomlinson.bsky.social Mum. Wife. Headteacher. 
Daniel Rolph Author @danielrolphauthor.bsky.social Daniel Rolph grew up in the UK foster care system, experiencing firsthand the challenges that come with it. Now, he's channelling those experiences into his debut novel, Shattered Paths
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RWBA's Holocaust, Genocide & Human Rights Programme (HGP) @rwbaholocaust.bsky.social Includes all details of Royal Wootton Bassett Academy's (HGP) & associated events & projects: #EYP2CtW teacher conference, #HtFMeUs programme, #T2TA initiatives, our work as a UCL 'Beacon School' & more.
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Bishop Bewick CET @bishopbewickcet.bsky.social Catholic Education in the North of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle | Multi-academy Trust.
One family of 34 primary schools and 5 secondary schools.
🌐 BBCET website: www.bishopbewickcet.org
🔗 All links: linktr.ee/bishopbewickcet
Dave McPartlin @davemcpartlin.bsky.social Head of Flakefleet Primary🇬🇧BGT Golden Buzzer http://bit.ly/3FspSO5 📺Social Justice🌹Chair of Future Fleetwood🙏Mental Health🌳Relational Approach🩷Trauma informed🌦️Vulnerability in leadership🔥ADHDer🚨Keynote Speaker🚀BBC Bitesize Teacher⭐️Hartlepool💙#daretodream🌟
Jack Dyson @jackydys.bsky.social Senior reporter @schoolsweek.bsky.social. Email: Jack.dyson@schoolsweek.co.uk
Eden Academy Trust @edenacademytrust.bsky.social We provide specialist education for children and young adults with learning disabilities, autism, and sensory or physical needs. Collaboration = the best in education and therapy practice, family support, and investment in the development of our staff.
Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social 💜 ♾️ AuDHD | Monotropic | Neuro-affirming Autism advocate & consultant.
Interests: monotropism, flow, burnout & neuroqueer theory.
Writer • Trainer • Resource Creator | Former SEND EY/Primary teacher ♾️ 💜
https://www.autisticrealms.com/
Family of needy ministries @fon-ministres.bsky.social Hebrews 13:16: “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Luke 6:30: “Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back. Children 💕 in Uganda 🇺🇬🇺🇬
Peace education from Quakers in Britain @peaceedu.quaker.org.uk Working to spread peace education in Britain so that everyone can learn how to be a peacebuilder and live in a culture of peace and nonviolence
Reposting ≠ Endorsing | www.quaker.org.uk/peace-education
Quakers in Britain, Friends House, NW1 2BJ
Education Choices Magazine @edchoicesmag.bsky.social An award winning magazine that explores the choices available to children, families and young people in the UK.
Jim Lauder @mrjlauder.bsky.social Work at Dixons Academies. Schools as civic institutions - ensuring our communities have a voice and power. Building place based partnerships. Views my own.
https://open.substack.com/pub/jimlauder
National Education Diversity Awards @thenedauk.bsky.social Diversity in education is not a trend. It’s the future.
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Kyle Tormey @ktorm-social1.bsky.social Education journalist at Tes. X: @ktormreport Tips: kyle.tormey@tes.com
Hannah Wilson ACC FCCT FRSA @hannahwilson.bsky.social Leadership Development Consultant, Coach & Trainer| DEIB Strategist & Facilitator| Director Belonging Effect| Co-founder #DiverseEd & #WomenEd| Trustee & Chair SGSAT| Mentor YCDT| PCC Member ICF| FCCT| Former EHT| www.thebelongingeffect.co.uk
Henry Hepburn @henryhepburn.bsky.social Senior editor at Tes magazine https://www.tes.com/campaign/download-the-tes-magazine-app
Steve Waters @teachwellall.bsky.social Joint Director: Teach Well Toolkit. Supporting schools to build a culture of staff mental health, reduce workload, and increase retention: www.teachwelltoolkit.com Author: ‘Cultures of Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health in Schools’. Open University Press.
North East Child Poverty Commission @nechildpoverty.bsky.social NECPC is a cross-sector regional network which believes child poverty in the North East of England is not inevitable and ending it is worth working for, together. Read more: https://nechildpoverty.org.uk/
Learning on Screen @learningonscreen.bsky.social Passionate about transforming learning through film, tv and radio. Providers of Box of Broadcasts, where staff and students can access millions of copyright-cleared programmes from top broadcasters.
Schools North East @schoolsnortheast.bsky.social Set up by schools for schools, we are a self-funded, registered charity that represents all 1,150 schools in the region.
Through our consultations, networking, podcast, surveys, roundtables & annual calendar of events, WE LEAD NOT PLEAD.
Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social Open to all, based at The University of Huddersfield.
Telling a global history of the Holocaust through local stories from the North of England.
https://holocaustcentrenorth.org.uk/
@headsroundtable.bsky.social @headsroundtable.bsky.social 
Catherine Lock @catherinelock.bsky.social Director of Education, DEMAT. 
Roma Support Group @romasupportgroup.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/RomaSupportGroup
UCL Arts & Sciences @uclartssciences.bsky.social UCL's Arts and Sciences department. Home of the BASc Arts and Sciences, MASc Creative Health & BA Creative Arts and Humanities programmes. #art #science #interdisciplinary
Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social Minister for Women & Equalities.
Chair of the Labour Party.
Proud MP for Houghton & Sunderland South.
Alex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social Education, education, education. Work at the Education Endowment Foundation. Write books, write for TES, and blog: https://alexquigley.co.uk/
Dr Ruth Wareham @drruthwareham.bsky.social Philosopher of Education. Policy Impact Fellow for the Education Equity Initiative, University of Birmingham & Education Policy Researcher at Humanists UK.
the teaching Lane @theteachinglane.bsky.social Primary teacher, writer and author. Religion & Worldviews lead. SACRE member.
All things Middle Leadership and Religious Education. www.theteachinglane.co.uk
Wayfinder: Leading curriculum vision into reality https://amzn.eu/d/fjDf9Rm
ATCRE @atcre-ew.bsky.social Association of Teachers of Catholic RE
Neil McKain @nmckain.bsky.social Head of RS. Textbook author - Vice Chair of Humanists_UK. Ex NATRE #NPQSL
Dr Elizabeth Mackintosh @drelizabethmac1.bsky.social Lecturer of Philosophy & Theology. Visiting Research & Knowledge Exchange Fellow. Educational Partnerships. Philosopher in the Wild. Happiest in Pembrokeshire.
EduSky @edusky.bsky.social Update - as Bluesky and #EduSky rapidly expand, Alice has created a team to best support the community! > Please now go follow @Eduskyteam.com
William Temple Foundation @williamtemplefdn.bsky.social Shaping debate on religion in public life; continuing Archbishop William Temple's legacy of faith-informed social reform
williamtemplefoundation.org.uk
Teach for Tomorrow @teachfortomorrowuk.bsky.social Changing the world (one lesson plan at a time).
Formerly Facing History and Ourselves UK | Join us using the link below
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TTReligiousStudies @ttreligiousstudies.bsky.social 
Miss Nicholls RE @missnichollsre.bsky.social RE lead in secondary school in Sheffield.
All things Disney, dogs and sewing!
Doug O’Brien @dougobrien.bsky.social 🧭 Director of Insights and Strategy
🏫 CELT School Improvement Team
👨🏫 Deputy Headteacher at Penrice Academy
🔬 Former Head of Science
📚 Curriculum, Assessment and QofE
https://linktr.ee/Doug.OBrien
Scottish Teachers Association of RME @teachersofrme.bsky.social Scottish Teachers Association of RME, REREC, RMPS and associated Subjects.
The professional voice of RME teachers in Scotland.
www.starme.co.uk
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Culham St Gabriel's @culhamstgabriel.bsky.social Championing religion and worldviews education.
https://www.cstg.org.uk/
@julie-teacher.bsky.social @julie-teacher.bsky.social Primary Teacher | International School
RE & PSHE/RSE Lead | Philosophy BA
Religion & Worldviews Enthusiast
@teachinghums.bsky.social @teachinghums.bsky.social Teacher. Subject Lead for RE and PSHE. Avid reader, history nerd, and all the woke stuff because I’m kind.
James @jamesdholt.bsky.social Disciple, husband, dad, grandpa, Associate Professor of Religious Education
@louiseacline.bsky.social @louiseacline.bsky.social Religious Studies teacher working and living in Suffolk.
Andrew Jones FCCT @jonesedu.bsky.social Father, husband and teacher. EdD student.
AHT responsible for T&L, ITT, ECTs, CPD, EDI, HPAs, pastoral lead, co-manager of a teacher training partnership and classroom teacher (RE & sociology).
www.mrjoneswhiteboard.blog
School Jobs @schooljobs.bsky.social The Bluesky home of Vocational Recruitment who support schools and candidates with their recruitment needs.
We specialise in helping unemployed people and underrepresented groups into education roles.
Vocationalrecruitment.com
CND Peace Education @cndpeaceed.bsky.social We empower young people with knowledge and critical thinking on nuclear weapons and peace issues, through free school sessions and teaching resources.
Laura Gregory-White @mrsgw-re.bsky.social
Taught ages 4-18. MCCT.
Primary RE, Music and Wider Curriculum Lead.
Regional Advisor for Jigsaw Education Group - RE Specialist (East & West Midlands)
School Governor.
Bella Saunders MCCT @mrsavesaunders.bsky.social Assistant Head Academic and former Head of RE. Advocate of Religion and Worldviews approach. PhiE enthusiast. Passionate about teaching and learning. Mum of two. Previously @MissAVECarter.
Katie Gooch @goochkt.bsky.social MAT Primary Religion & Worldviews Lead💪 RE Curriculum Writer📝RE Adviser🫂SACRE member🙋🏽♀️RE reformist🔄 Governor🏫 My views 💭 (& changeable).
Karen Steele @karensteele.bsky.social Teacher. Senior Lecturer (Lead for secondary RE PGCE). Member of NATRE exec. Views are my own.
https://missevareteacher.wordpress.com/blog/