Steve McCormack @stevejmcc

Still learning, after a working life in broadcast and print journalism, a bit of school teaching and education and sport comms. NW London. mutualaidfoodwillesden.co.uk London Joined March 2010

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Steve McCormack @stevejmcc

a month ago

#r4today Pointless for Emma B to question the FA head on tactics/use of subs and Serena W's future. A person in that position is never going to comment in those areas on the eve of a final.

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Giles Coren @gilescoren

6 months ago

With the paywall down, I thought I’d reshare this one from last week about Ash Wednesday and my unexpected midlife enthusiasm for churchgoing… thetimes.com/article/6fde34…

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I couldn't agree more. The SEND label tells you nothing about an individual child so categorised. Physical disabilities, disruptive behaviour, serious mental disabilities, and much milder problems are lumped together under one heading. This isn't understood outside schools.

Schools Week @SchoolsWeek

6 months ago

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Steve McCormack @stevejmcc

6 months ago

Clear, strong stuff on ukraine/usa/europe from @BenWallace70 on @BBCr4today. If Ukraine fight on, we, on this side of the Atlantic, must support them.

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Steve McCormack @stevejmcc

8 months ago

Prioritise behaviour (in classrooms and corridors) above everything else. Without calm, and the absence of disruption, everything else is irrelevant.

HeadteacherChat @Headteacherchat

8 months ago

Prioritise behaviour (in classrooms and corridors) above everything else. Without calm, and the absence of disruption, everything else is irrelevant.

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Steve McCormack @stevejmcc

8 months ago

'Will give every child?' Why can't Govt politicians of all parties be more honest? I don't doubt Labour's good intentions here. But no Government for decades has managed to get rid of the long, long tail of under-achievement in schools. How can Starmer be so certain?

Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer

8 months ago

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Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer

8 months ago

My government's Plan for Change will give every child the best start in life. Our mission will break down the barriers to opportunity and rebuild Britain so people across our country are better off. mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…

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Steve McCormack @stevejmcc

9 months ago

If you really want to improve life chances of children from relatively impoverished backgrounds in inner cities where deprivation is high and educational aspiration low, then shine a light on schools like Michaela in London and give public support to the approach of @Miss_Snuffy

Bridget Phillipson @bphillipsonMP

9 months ago

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Sufra NW London @SufraNWLondon

9 months ago

While most of us are worrying about what to get our families for Christmas, some of us are worrying about that AND what they'll get to eat, or where they'll have to stay. crowdfunder.co.uk/p/sufra-winter…

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Steve McCormack @stevejmcc

9 months ago

Keep it up, Katherine. One day your achievement, for wave after wave of kids in this part of London, will be properly recognised.

Katharine Birbalsingh @Miss_Snuffy

9 months ago

Keep it up, Katherine. One day your achievement, for wave after wave of kids in this part of London, will be properly recognised.

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Steve McCormack @stevejmcc

9 months ago

It was praised by @amanda_spielman this week, but (I hope I'm not doing her a disservice) I don't think I heard her saying the same thing when she was head if Ofsted.

Toby Young @toadmeister

9 months ago

It was praised by @amanda_spielman this week, but (I hope I'm not doing her a disservice) I don't think I heard her saying the same thing when she was head if Ofsted.

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Steve McCormack @stevejmcc

9 months ago

You're right, Ms Spielman, it is an amazing school. But (correct me if I'm wrong) why did you not celebrate it publicly when you were head of Ofsted?

Amanda Spielman @amanda_spielman

9 months ago

You're right, Ms Spielman, it is an amazing school. But (correct me if I'm wrong) why did you not celebrate it publicly when you were head of Ofsted?

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Steve McCormack @stevejmcc

9 months ago

More damning evidence of how British universities have lost their way: recruiting overseas students who can't speak English, but who can pay. The malaise started with the misguided Blair 50% target.

paul kenyon @paulkenyonTV

9 months ago

More damning evidence of how British universities have lost their way: recruiting overseas students who can't speak English, but who can pay. The malaise started with the misguided Blair 50% target.

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Steve McCormack @stevejmcc

9 months ago

Whatever else may, or may not, come out in this specific case, let's take the opportunity to support the principle of rehabilitation of offenders, and the wider principle of forgiveness. Everyone should have a second chance.

Danny Shaw @DannyShawNews

9 months ago

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Oliver Thornton @ThorntonOl84926

11 months ago

@StolenRide Fairlight Secan 59R. Hope 20Five wheels. Distinctive violet Chris King headset. GRX610 1 x 12spd. Stolen near Royal Free Hospital NW3 24 Oct 4pm-5pm Much loved bike - please keep an eye out!

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Steve McCormack @stevejmcc

11 months ago

Maggie Smith's death leading the @BBCRadio4 6pm news? Definitely a story for every bulletin, but not the lead.

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Steve McCormack @stevejmcc

a year ago

Granted different level, but when G Potter was in charge at Brighton, Solly March (a natural winger) played at left back a few times, and it worked.

Ian Darke @IanDarke

a year ago

Granted different level, but when G Potter was in charge at Brighton, Solly March (a natural winger) played at left back a few times, and it worked.

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Steve McCormack @stevejmcc

a year ago

This thread, on how adult authority should/must be maintained in schools, encapsulates, in my view, THE most important factor if we want learning to improve and kids to develop into responsible adults who contribute positively to society.