Some local authorities are paying over £280,000 a year to keep a child in care....

Took my class to the park yesterday and haggled the ice cream man down from £2.50 an ice lolly to £1 an ice lolly with three free drinks for the teachers. Therefore I am announcing that I am leaving teaching to go and win The Apprentice.

How can a child in care cost £281,000 a year? Ask the wealth funds that have councils over a barrel | Must-read by ⁦George Monbiot⁩ theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

This is so important. If you read nothing else today read this article.

The real cost of private companies involved in the care system.

Something my friend who is an AD in social work has been saying for years.

Worth a read by teachers / school leaders and many others
Poverty report in the UK

jrf.org.uk/uk-poverty-202…

Enjoyed this session. Brilliant use of AI to support some aspects of #PRIMM nice shout out to Sue Sentance

Just spoke to someone about becoming a teacher and they pointed out that as a computing professional, not only would they take a pay cut but the bulk of the teachers pay scale is below the national average salary according to ONS. Hmm. We need to be better valued….

'My name is Nathaniel Dye, and I'm dying of cancer'

'At first I was told I'd have a rough year with treatment and surgery and then be free to live my life. When scans eventually happened further spread was discovered and my prognosis worsened'

'It's all but certain that I'll

Evie (Y6) has written a great quiz using procedures and parameters #caschat

Angel in Y6 made this lovely pattern #caschat

Decades of privatised water have left us swimming in and drinking our own excrement.

After news today of parasites in Devon's drinking supply, I asked the CEO of Ofwat if he really thinks the model of privatised water can ensure our safety.

Definitely signed this.

Every single time Gillian Keegan uses Ofsted's single-word judgements with pride, it is a reminder that she cares more about statistical convenience than teacher wellbeing. An inquest, an inquiry and Ruth Perry’s family have proven the harm they do, and she simply doesn’t care.

Check this thread for speedy support

You should target #IRRESPONSABLEAI crowd Les

Get your free tickets for Southampton Science Comedy this coming Thursday and see awkward scientists transformed into comedians! eventbrite.co.uk/e/southampton-…

Worth a read on wine exporting time-bomb set up by this useless government

Cancelled lessons and snaking lunchtime queues are among the ways pupils are being affected by an increasing number of cyber attacks on schools! bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

1/ ⚠️ Government cuts are leaving school buildings across the country unable to make much-needed repairs.

🧵 Read about the challenges this infant school is facing:

I live and work in London.

I have done so for the past 8 years.

I have explored this city from North to South and East to West - and it's an amazing place to live. I've seen everything from suburbs in Enfield to parks in Merton to festivals in Clapham to theatre on the