Alex Ford @apf102
I will be deleting this account at Easter. You can find me over on BlueSky andallthat.co.uk Up North Joined May 2009-
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NEW BLOG (don't die of shock): What is said and what is unsaid? The problems at the heart of the DfE's curriculum and assessment review. Part 1 of some reflection on the DfE's evolution not revolution approach #historyteacher #ukedchat #edusky andallthat.co.uk/blog/what-is-s…
Please note that I am deleting my X account at Easter. You can find me over at BlueSky @apf102
For anyone still making up their mind, I did a little weighing up of the pros and cons of Twitter. See you over there #Xodus bsky.app/profile/apf102…
If you’ve not already gone…now is the time bsky.app/profile/apf102… #USElection2024
Was taking a break for the summer. Am returning to say that I won’t be back on Twitter / X until Musk is gone. Am thankful for all the brilliant conversations I have had on here but I will not continue to be a part of a platform which sows hate and disinformation.
Secretary Haaland Message to Indigenous Boarding School Survivors youtu.be/lv1B1btS1fE?si… via @YouTube Pretty significant work happening here
Right. Kids summer holidays begin today. Bye bye Twitter. See you on the other side 😁
Super important blog here on equality of access, bursaries and getting people who can actually commit to train to teach @bphillipsonMP @educationgovuk
Super important blog here on equality of access, bursaries and getting people who can actually commit to train to teach @bphillipsonMP @educationgovuk
Am 100% here for sensible and sensitive reform. Need to be v mindful of workload & losing things. Leaving curric alone since 2014 has had downsides but has also meant tchrs finding the gaps for creativity too. Reform needs to embrace innovations in place and tchr expertise
Am 100% here for sensible and sensitive reform. Need to be v mindful of workload & losing things. Leaving curric alone since 2014 has had downsides but has also meant tchrs finding the gaps for creativity too. Reform needs to embrace innovations in place and tchr expertise
🚨NEW BLOG🚨 I care greatly about #teacher #recruitment & the need to remove barriers to access for those keen to #getintoteaching #ITT #ITE #PGCE . Hoping the new @bphillipsonMP led @educationgovuk are open to considering role of #bursaries🤞 uonhistoryteachertraining.school.blog/2024/07/19/its… @HTENUK
One of my favourite views of @York_Minster from the city walls
Just had most glorious sunny day in York with @SnelsonH & @Laura_Londo1017 . A huge treat - Snelson guided tours of Minster & Clifford's Tower & a relaxing lunch. It is a real blessing when your work gifts you friends. I'm so grateful for both these wonderful inspiring women.
The idea that improving benefits "doesn't deal with the root causes of poverty" is one of the most perniciously bad ideas in politics. You know what's cut pensioner poverty in half over the last 25 years? Giving them more money!

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