Chris

Governor at both a primary and a high school. part of an amazing MAT. SEND and Safeguarding link Governor at primary and QofE at secondary.

[Chris @Rincewind1]

@hayday can someone please tell me why I am seeing so may adverts for the ores out of the mine?
The newspaper seems to absolutely full of them?

[Led By Donkeys @ByDonkeys]

Exactly 10 years since the Brexit vote, the verdict is in.

[Chris @Rincewind1]

@Dussyme It's 32

[Chris @Rincewind1]

@farman4x It's 5

[Chris @Rincewind1]

@Beno10_MFC 5k

[Chris @Rincewind1]

@SqSehrish 14

[Chris @Rincewind1]

@Turi__King @IHGS Congratulations, fantastic news.

[Chris @Rincewind1]

When is Bridget Phillipson and DfE going to comment on the disastrous A level maths paper 1 last Wednesday? The petition from those involved is at 27000 and counting. This is going to affect so many students.

[Chris @Rincewind1]

@AndySaunders_1 The Apollo 17 photo was taken with a film camera whereas the Artemis is probably taken with a digital camera with the ability to show a more detailed landscape. Still two amazing photos.

[Chris @Rincewind1]

@AndySaunders_1 Such an amazing book. A must have on your book shelf.

[Chris @Rincewind1]

@MissyStephx Hello

[Chris @Rincewind1]

@LegacySiu The Dutch.

[Chris @Rincewind1]

@juliet_turner6 @OxfordBiology @NewCollegeOx Congratulations Doctor Turner.

[Chris @Rincewind1]

@MissyStephx Hello Steph 😎

[Stan Collymore @StanCollymore]

Suicide.

I'm choosing to be deliberately blunt and provocative in this post because it's necessary. Government, charities, football clubs are all pushing water up a hill in highlighting what is undoubtedly a major health crisis.

You take a rope.
You put it up in a garage or a tree nearby or far away.
You're thinking about every loved one you'll leave behind as you put that rope around your neck.
Then you drop.

Some are decapitated.
Some aren't.
All are found by someone who has a lifetime of trauma that will never leave them.
A son.
A daughter.
A brother.
A sister.
A mother.
A father.

I know 2 men who hung themselves.

One was found by his Mom.
One was found by his brother.
Neither have recovered fully. 20 and 30 years on.

A life sentence for people who were already worrying, terrified their loved one may do something.

So just visualise the above and ask, "is there another way"?

A segway for a moment.

I do a few Q&A's every year. Tales of yesterday with a 99% male audience of my age group.

After the stories and fun, my last question back to the audience is..

"Hands up if you struggle with a mental health issue".

Nobody ever puts a hand up. Despite 1 in every 3 of 500 attendees statistically struggling.

"Ah, nobody, that's fucking brilliant! Well I do! ". I then graphically tell people, stunned into silence about how a rope around my neck in the middle of nowhere jolted me to go home and cry like a baby to my Mom.

After the Q&A has finished, something always happens. I'll be chatting to a few guys, saying bye and one by one, men will come over and whisper " I struggle".

Or my mailbox the next day will have 30 emails from guys, their partners or kids saying " Dad/Uncle /Brother was there last night and what you said hit them hard".

And that's how some people realise that it's time to speak to a pal or family member or even rant to me in an email. It works, I often get a follow up email a year or 6 later saying that they took responsibility for their suicidal feelings and are now flying.

Humans are programmed to want to live, to have families and to keep the species growing and thriving. So for a human to want to short circuit that desire isn't normal, and it should never be spoken of as normal. It's the ultimate red flag.

If you suspect your mate, Dad, Brother, Uncle is struggling mentally, they deserve your intervention.

They deserve a " are you OK, please tell me what's up".

They deserve an opportunity to get past wanting to hang a rope over a tree or in a garage and slowly struggle until they die and you find them.

If you've been there and trust me I have plenty, then you'll know that text out of the blue, or a footie mate or one of your kids asking jow you are can open the curtains to some sunshine.

Because when suicide is your only answer, the room is already dark, and you can't see a way out.

So please, fucking pretty please, ask that husband, Dad, Uncle, Cousin, footie pal TODAY how they are.

You may be shocked what comes back but extremely glad that you asked.

For those who struggle, you're not alone.

[All On The Board @allontheboard]

‘I hope one day we find a cure and live in a world free of MND. In a world full of adversity we must still dare to dream. Rob Burrow, over and out.’

- Rob Burrow CBE (1982-2024)

#RobBurrow #MND

[Love Music @khnh80044]

Freddie is looking down and giving y'all a standing ovation. That's spectacular!😍💗
The most INSANE Bohemian Rhapsody Flashmob you will ever see!!
With 30 musicians and singers in the STREET of Paris 😍
Cre : Julien Cohen Pianist

[HalilMrT - Official @HalilMrT4Real]

I’ve recently been asked about my availability to speak at staff INSET days and lead workshops on:

✅️ Creating a culture of Belonging

✅️ Behaviour and relationships

✅️ School improvement

I don’t pretend to know it all — but I’ve lived it. As a teacher and as a headteacher, I’ve experienced the challenges first-hand and seen what works in practice.

I’ve had the privilege of leading with both success and joy, and I’m passionate about sharing what I’ve learned in ways that are practical, honest and useful for staff.

If you’re looking for someone who understands the realities of school life and can offer grounded insights — I’d love to start that conversation.

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

This back-to-school season, we're driving up attendance through our Plan for Change.

Missing school impacts future earnings - but we're turning the tide with 5 million more days in the classroom last year.

Find out more about how we're improving attendance: https://t.co/tZU9pLKfm9

[Ellise Hollie Hayward @Ellise_Hayward_]

Need a motivational speaker with lived experiences for the new academic year? I would love to share my personal experiences with cerebral palsy, it would be a pleasure to work with you! A little snippet.❤️