Stuart Lock

Chief Executive, Advantage Schools

[Stuart Lock @StuartLock]

@karenvaites 😂

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@JAHeale Why do posh people manage to fail upwards all the time?

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@pepediiasio @vicgoddard I believe her actual words, and they are wrong.

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@GuyEmma68700 @democracycoma1_ @Mouhssin_Ismail Saying your typing is 'angry' when you yourself say you are 'furious' is not misogyny.

You like throwing these accusations around. I'll block. Shame.

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@GuyEmma68700 @democracycoma1_ @Mouhssin_Ismail I see. I think we're done. Thanks for engaging.

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@GuyEmma68700 @democracycoma1_ @Mouhssin_Ismail OK, well as I say, I was just asking you to avoid 'moron' because of this implications and etymology regarding learning disabled people.

I'm sorry that you've been called names. I called you angry because you are - you say "fuming". I don't think that's the same.

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@GuyEmma68700 @democracycoma1_ @Mouhssin_Ismail I don't think that's acceptable either and I'd similarly object.

[Andrew Old @oldandrewuk]

If you feel the need to start your argument by claiming that what you are advocating in education is not dumbing down, then it's probably dumbing down.

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@GuyEmma68700 @democracycoma1_ @Mouhssin_Ismail I was objecting to the use of the word. I instinctively dislike the policing of language so I realise this is hypocritical - but I guess just take it as a request to avoid the word if you can. I respect your right to ignore me.

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@GuyEmma68700 @democracycoma1_ @Mouhssin_Ismail My friend Ben Newmark, whose daughter is learning disabled, was the person who challenged me on my lazy use of 'moron' - and 'idiot'. I have failed to eliminate the latter from my use but I recognise the etymology and hence I'm requesting a bit less of that.

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@GuyEmma68700 @democracycoma1_ @Mouhssin_Ismail I'm not a snowflake (though this might come across like it), and I recognise people don't use it in this manner and it is commonly used, but I'd appreciate less of 'moron' in particular, please.

I do recognise your anger, hence have personally disengaged.

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@vicgoddard @pepediiasio That’s a different point entirely.

The framework has a whole section on inclusion and every other section has inclusion in it. Her statement is not true.

I have my own theories as to why she would say something observably not true but I deleted them.

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@pepediiasio @vicgoddard Surprised I would have to explain this tbh.

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@pepediiasio @vicgoddard For example, she claims “inclusion is not often measured in that” talking about the framework.

Fwiw I think it is measured badly, but no-one can claim it is “not often measured”.

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@Shabnamagram Good word.

[David Shipley @ShipleyWrites]

Reducing inequality in education outcomes by…no longer measuring it

This policy would be utterly laughable were it not so harmful

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@LauraTrottMP It's a vicious thing to do. Completely unedifying.

[Adam Boxer @adamboxer1]

Years ago I was chatting with a friend who taught year 4. It was the time that the times tables check was coming in. She said she was worried about it. I said why, surely you've been doing the times tables for years and its not a big deal

She looked at me and was like "yeah kind of but not really"

I was reminded of Ofsted's research into KS2 science SATS. Once they went, science in primary declined.

Similar pattern in secondaries with removal of KS3 assessments. Its a normal and uncontroversial area of educational policy theory:

Standardised external assessments drive behaviour. Same in primary, same in secondary. Removing them lowers the stakes, lowers focus and reduces standards.

[Stuart Lock @StuartLock]

@GuyEmma68700 @Mouhssin_Ismail You didn't say that, but given you're unwilling to discuss this civilly, I'll let you shout at me but I won't be responding. I'm sorry for your difficulties.