DMF

Devonian in Brum (Stirchley). Father & husband. Head of English 📖 Legs of Wine🍷 Tweeting food, drink, politics, arts, books, cats & bit of teaching. He/him.

[Barbara Bleiman 🎓 Education is Conversation @BarbaraBleiman]

This particular figure about a sharp decline 11-14 is v significant. We *have* to know why & do something about it. Of course, smart phones & internet may play a part. But what else? A few ideas to follow....
1. 1. Relentless focus on reading for 'academic' success & exams....1/

[National Literacy Trust @Literacy_Trust]

⚠️Reading enjoyment has fallen across all ages.⚠️

The sharpest decline is among pupils aged 11-14 - from 40.4% in 2023 to 30.7% in 2024. As children transition to secondary school, their reading engagement dips - a trend that is worsening.

Learn more: https://t.co/e37pShJuF1

[Just Jess82 👸🐺🔥🦊 @Safcaliz]

Did you know that A Muppet Christmas Carol contains more lines from Dicken’s original than most other versions?
And this alone is why it is by far the best version and a legitimate reason for me watching it with my year 10 class this year.

[The Guardian @guardian]

Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure https://t.co/uzdjngzvZN

[Manchester News MEN @MENnewsdesk]

The Smiths icon Morrissey donates £50,000 to help save Salford Lads Club https://t.co/nsVUWOWVJd

[Douglas Wise @DoWise]

Review tasks for each act of Macbeth https://t.co/avg5Mwkbjr 👑

[Douglas Wise @DoWise]

Quiz questions for A Christmas Carol and Macbeth https://t.co/p51zrvgqgq 👻 👑

[Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders]

I’ve been all over the country in the last month.

And I get asked the same question, over and over again:

“I disagree with Kamala’s position on the war in Gaza. How can I vote for her?”

Here is my answer:

[DMF @DanielTMR]

@OUPSecondary 📚📚📚

[Haggis_UK 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 @Haggis_UK]

#KayBurley: You tweeted that our state schools need teachers more than private schools need embossed stationery... our schools need mental health support more then private schools need new pools... do you stand by those words?

Bridget Phillipson(Education Secretary): Yes.

[I Choose Birmingham @ichoosemag]

More Brum hospitality misery.

[I Choose Birmingham @ichoosemag]

Birmingham City University (@MyBCU) has launched a writing competition in honour of Benjamin Zephaniah. The project encourages all ages, from kids to adults, to submit poetry and short stories. Competition closes Nov 11.
https://t.co/ip4Uxq2FrT

[DMF @DanielTMR]

I entered the Cabaret Lottery for £25 tickets on @TodayTix! Tap here to enter: https://t.co/SBMorQCFCj

[Politics UK @PolitlcsUK]

🚨 NEW: Liz Truss storms off stage and announces ‘that’s not funny’ after noticing Led By Donkeys’ banner

[Birmingham Labour @BrumLabour]

It has been a busy week for Birmingham's eight Labour MPs as they get on with the hard work of delivering a better future for our city and our country. 🌹

Take a look at what they've been doing. 👇

[DMF @DanielTMR]

@fesshole Really hope the fesser's name is Jill...

[All The Right Movies @ATRightMovies]

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES was released 12 years ago today. The closing part of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy and featuring an all-star cast, the behind the scenes story is Gotham’s reckoning…

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[DMF @DanielTMR]

@MeatOneVegBlog How do you rate Rudy's? We went to the Brindley Place one for first time and I really liked it (it's not anywhere up to e.g. Poli standard but that's a stupidly high bar). I liked the choice of toppings and decent drinks selection.

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

HMCI @martyneoliver had the opportunity to congratulate the new Secretary of State for Education @bphillipsonMP. They discussed plans for Ofsted reform and their priorities for the year ahead.