Annabel Thomas MacGregor (FRSA)

Third Sector & NFP Leader | Charity Trustee

All opinions my own. CEO of Raised In @raisedinuk

[Annabel Thomas MacGregor (FRSA) @ArtsEdAnny]

The latest @raisedinUK 'Meet the Manager' blog is live! Find out more about the lovely Kellie, Manager at our 'home from home' nursery in St Pauls

https://t.co/TTiu9RcLaZ

#EarlyYears #Childcare #Bristol #BristolParents

[Annabel Thomas MacGregor (FRSA) @ArtsEdAnny]

Great idea for transition - and @theESU have loads of free how to guides and prompts to make a debate session even easier to run: https://t.co/gnNHfuG9n7

[Annabel Thomas MacGregor (FRSA) @ArtsEdAnny]

I fully support this - business rates are a huge expense for early years settings who deliver vital education and childcare

Petition: Exempt all early years settings in England from business rates https://t.co/2jpJLMESkH

[Annabel Thomas MacGregor (FRSA) @ArtsEdAnny]

Very proud and excited that @raisedinUK is shortlisted in the Industry Trailblazer category! Fingers crossed for July 🤞

[Living Wage Foundation @LivingWageUK]

📢 We can now announce the Living Wage Champion Awards 2024 shortlist!

🎖️ The winners will be announced at a ceremony @Techniquest in Cardiff on 11 July.

🤞 Good luck everyone!

See the full shortlist 👉 https://t.co/WM1Xkn8s61

#livingwage #livingwagechampions #cardiff #wales

[Annabel Thomas MacGregor (FRSA) @ArtsEdAnny]

I've written about this at length on linkedin - but a thorough and v interesting report which I welcome. Let's properly explore how to move forwards for #EarlyYears for the benefit of children, families and society at large 👇

[Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf_uk]

🚼 Early years education and childcare are vital for society.

👛 Westminster plans to inject billions into the English system, with taxpayers holding an 80% stake by 2025.

In our latest report, @abbyabhaya proposes a new social contract for childcare 👇

https://t.co/YXyWXQTaMV

[Raised In @raisedinUK]

Thanks to a generous Levy donation from Bristol City Council via the @WTPN_ ’s Share to Support Scheme, Raised In has been able to recruit 12 new Apprenticeships in Early Years Education since 2022.
Read the case study here: https://t.co/zMnz7aDnXn

[Annabel Thomas MacGregor (FRSA) @ArtsEdAnny]

This is why @raisedinUK was started - we need to protect our community spaces and assets, and we're proud to be doing our part by having nurseries, providing a sustainable rent, in these locations. Because we all need community!

[Bristol24/7 @bristol247]

A collective of Bristol organisations is calling for urgent action to safeguard the future of shared spaces, warning they currency face a "multitude of existential threats" https://t.co/oEsE9FdAzy

[Annabel Thomas MacGregor (FRSA) @ArtsEdAnny]

Another really interesting piece. Something which might help is better connections between nurseries and primaries, working with the early years providers as well as parents for a multifaceted approach to getting children school ready. Nurseries are v aware of these issues

[Tes magazine @tes]

‘30 of our children starting Reception were still wearing nappies’: @eboractrust leader @gbrown011 explains the consequences of an increasing number of new starters not being school-ready
https://t.co/jxfUubdgCA

[Annabel Thomas MacGregor (FRSA) @ArtsEdAnny]

Thank you @BristolWV for the debate - and I stand by what I said, early years education is just that - care and education @raisedinUK - lots of passion shown from both panel and audience & great to be part of the conversation

[Annabel Thomas MacGregor (FRSA) @ArtsEdAnny]

Excited to be at @BristolWV #IWD2024 celebration today, talking about the role of childcare and early years education in the caring economy - it should be a brilliant day!

[Annabel Thomas MacGregor (FRSA) @ArtsEdAnny]

Resharing this now I'm officially in post at @raisedinUK. Thrilled to have joined this excellent #SocialEnterprise committed to the best #EarlyYears education. I'll be on the soapbox advocating for the sector with gusto!

[Annabel Thomas MacGregor (FRSA) @ArtsEdAnny]

A useful read. The solution is complex and won't be solved by nurseries in schools alone (what about the holidays or the youngest children?), but encouraging to see the conversation happening #EarlyYears #EYFS

[Annabel Thomas MacGregor (FRSA) @ArtsEdAnny]

A useful read. The solution is complex and won't be solved by nurseries in schools alone (what about the holidays or the youngest children?), but encouraging to see the conversation happening #EarlyYears #EYFS

[Jon Severs @jon_severs]

If primaries were hoping the challenges in the past few pupil intakes were a pandemic-related blip, the truth is much worse: EYFS is being squeezed and eroded - and things might get even worse.

Crucial investigation for all in the sector today on @tes

https://t.co/JGIcChI5JR

[Annabel Thomas MacGregor (FRSA) @ArtsEdAnny]

Excited for @theESU to be supporting @ISAartsUK with this competition - developing vital public speaking and #oracy skills!

[ISA Arts @ISAartsUK]

😲 Not long left to enter the ISA Public Speaking Competition. One week until entries close - would your students enjoy developing presentation skills and build self-confidence?

If so, enter here: https://t.co/apDZpfeGgl

[Annabel Thomas MacGregor (FRSA) @ArtsEdAnny]

This Christmas tree competition has been a delight - thank you @nationaltrust!

[National Trust @nationaltrust]

This is it, it's time for the final! @NTmidlands vs @NT_TheNorth - who will win between @BeltonHouseNT and @WallingtonNt? Cast your vote for 'best Christmas tree' in the next tweet 🎄

[Annabel Thomas MacGregor (FRSA) @ArtsEdAnny]

Dartmouth House getting all the mentions at the moment thanks to being a filming venue for @TheCrownNetflix. We're incredibly lucky @theESU to have such a wonderful home, and that this sort of hire helps support our educational work 👇

[Time Out London @TimeOutLondon]

Here’s where to find #TheCrown’s final batch of glamorous palaces, castles and country piles – and how to visit them 🏰

https://t.co/Pf2NywF0sm

[Annabel Thomas MacGregor (FRSA) @ArtsEdAnny]

@E_Bristow1 @damyhill @katysjones Congratulations!

[Annabel Thomas MacGregor (FRSA) @ArtsEdAnny]

This afternoon is kicking off with @tl_theatre sharing their research findings from their Light Up School Learning project - and getting us all talking!

[Annabel Thomas MacGregor (FRSA) @ArtsEdAnny]

A brilliant and inspiring keynote from @ProfArleneHH to start the day at the first Oracy Research Conference at @theESU - the importance of rhetoric and the great work of @SpeakingCitz

[ESU Education @ESUdebate]

It's today! We are delighted to welcome educators, researchers and those interested in #oracy education to Dartmouth House, for our inaugural Oracy Research Conference! Follow along for updates throughout the day! #ESUOracyCon23

[Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones]

Great to start my “Speak like you own the room” oracy campaign at @bristol_free.

Every secondary school in Bristol NW has now signed up for a session on public speaking.

And many of the schools have now entered @theESU competition too.

Find out more: https://t.co/NkCjdJKYY3