Simon Blackburn

Newly militant optimist. Never been more inspired than I am now. Committed to redressing the injustice of disadvantage - to start with, in education. #RADY

[HeadteacherChat @Headteacherchat]

Can anyone help anon?

Do end-of-school-year reports for KS1 and KS2 need to include a written comment for every subject? Or would a tick box for foundation subjects assessment be sufficient? I would greatly appreciate any responses!

[Keith Rondeau @HT_SMCoE]

An enjoyable and thought-provoking day. A meeting with Reading Leaders at @SevernMulti followed by time in @mount_primary. Huge thanks to all involved, particularly @BengeAlison and @poppa_pig, who were both very generous with their time. Thank you!

[Claire Jones @MsJonesHead]

I'm so proud of Rosie and her remarkable family 👏 It's been my privilege to support them and they continue to 'wow' me. Being given prior access to her book was amazing and I can't wait to celebrate Rosie and her book this Wednesday evening @Bookishcrick 💖

[Miss S Reynolds @sin_22]

When you meet the owner of Lapland UK 🇬🇧 #laplanduk #mrslapland

She started as a Primary School teacher…

[@ElmTreeAcademy @elmtreeacademy]

Looking forward to welcoming our families to our first parents and carers evening in our new building today @elmtreeacademy @VicAcademies

[Keith Rondeau @HT_SMCoE]

I can't recommend @inspiredviz enough. Quality of the work in school is jaw-dropping. So lucky to have such beautiful spaces for our kids and community.

[Claire Jones @MsJonesHead]

Typical teacher working day. The hours probably equate to less than minimum wage. Teachers do what they do because they care ✨️

[Simon Blackburn @RADY_Simon]

Well the message went down pretty well I think.
Schools aren’t solely responsible for social mobility
Raise expectations of what disadvantaged learners can attain
Make it a cultural evolution in school
Tweak T&L equitably
Ensure participation proportionally
Great day

[Simon Blackburn @RADY_Simon]

Fantastic to be contributing with Lorna Nicoll of ⁦@povertyproofcne⁩ to the Carmarthenshire Tackling Poverty conference. Real commitment to change.

[Ysgol Gyfun Aberaeron @YGAberaeron]

Llongyfarchiadau mawr i'n holl ddisgyblion Bl. 12 a 13 ar eu canlyniadau gwych. Rydym yn falch iawn ohonoch chi gyd! 👏🏻👏🏻

Congratulations to all our Y12 and Y13 pupils for their fantastic results. We're very proud of you all! 👏🏻👏🏻

[Achieve Equity Foundation @achieve_equity]

It's finally happened! 🤩 The Achieve Equity Foundation is now officially a registered charity!!!

We would love for you to follow and share our social media links to help us spread the word.

Keep your eyes peeled for more updates about the foundation coming very soon!!

[@ElmTreeAcademy @elmtreeacademy]

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[Louise Blackburn @RADY_Louise]

Secondary colleagues: fascinating piece of research & opportunity to share your experiences . Online meeting date & time to be confirmed likely to be w/begin 27th Feb. See image for contact info or DM @e_cowperthwaite Please retweet 🙏 @EAS_Equity @EthosValuesPHS @LesleyG53807421

[Simon Blackburn @RADY_Simon]

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[Simon Blackburn @RADY_Simon]

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[Louise Blackburn @RADY_Louise]

Fabulous work here making sure that uniform in great condition does not end up in landfill.. and of course supporting all families as well. Love it !

[ChallengingEducation @challenge_edu]

That's @RADY_Simon @RADY_Trevor @lotus_virtual and @RADY_Louise ... 😍🤩 in real life !!

And what a phenomenal line up of schools and key notes from Professor Diane Reay and @HYWEL_ROBERTS

Do come along and be challenged ... and reflect on your equity journey..

[Louise Blackburn @RADY_Louise]

Have you booked yet?

Achieve Equity conference 13th Dec at the Uni of Birmingham, booking deadline is 25th November ...

https://t.co/dUDv2G0cjW

Just £75 per person .. and for that you get Prof Diane Reay, @HYWEL_ROBERTS , 8 schools sharing their equity journey.. and US lot :-)

[Simon Blackburn @RADY_Simon]

@Martell_Tom @ShottonResearch @EducEndowFoundn Really useful @RADY_Louise

[Simon Blackburn @RADY_Simon]

#askran was Ginny the difference between courage and stupidity?