Simon Withey MCCT FCCT
@simonwithey
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that's me in done with X now on @flippinteacher.bluesky.social
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Joined March 2008
Very pleased to join my colleagues at @CharteredColl as a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching #FCCT it's a great honour and an excellent journey since being a founding member and Lead Advocate.
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To anyone anymore, leaving me with the knowledge that I'm talking to an empty space. Hasta la vista, baby #BlueskySocial
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Who treats his employees with disdain is incapable of computing how the impact of his actions have on people nor does he care. We all have a choice and I've made mine. Being a "customer" since 2008 does not count for anything and I can safely say that my voice doesn't reach out
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Is no longer presenting itself due to @elonmusk algorithms. The hate, violent and explicit nature of posts being dumped in to my feed is truly despicable and my using this platform is simply putting more data which is used against me and generated even more wealth for a person
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To all my #followers my long time relationship with this platform has come to an end. I cannot unquestionably support this platform anymore and I've joined 21 million mainly scientists on @bluesky . As an educator I have learned more on twitter than any CPD. That sort of content
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I believe that the vast majority of people in this country are good and generous and honest and fair – and whether they are Democrats or Republicans or independents, they want those values reflected in their politics. That’s what we’ll get with @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz – two
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Harrison Ford: When dozens of former members of the Trump administration are sounding alarms saying ‘For God's sake, don't do this again,’ you have to pay attention. They're telling us something important. I've got one vote, same as anyone else, and I'm going to use it to move
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Just for clarity and ensuring correct facts are used - @Sarah_Montague on #BBCwato @BBCWorldatOne - GPs are not private companies. Since 1948 we have worked as partnerships. No shareholders. Live in community for career. Committed to NHS
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Today's Budget will fix the foundations to deliver change. Here are just some of the things announced by @RachelReevesMP today 👇
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This is spot on. As a GP working in my community & national leader at BMA at the time I know GPs remained open throughout the pandemic & exposed themselves to significant risk from a deadly virus. The media portrayed us as closed / lazy / hiding to suit their warped view of GPs
At the Covid Inquiry today @DrPhilBanfield answered questions on a number of issues affecting doctors during the pandemic. 🧵 Support for the physical and mental wellbeing of staff was inadequate.
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As a working public servant in education I could not be happier with this #Budget2024.
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Fire crews are currently dealing with an Fire in the vicinity of BAE systems in Barrow, residents in the area are advised to keep windows and doors closed and avoid the area. We appreciated your co operation whilst we deal with the incident.
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Today, we remember the 116 children and 28 adults who lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster 58 years ago. Never forgotten. Heddiw, cofiwn am y 116 o blant a 28 oedolyn a gollodd eu bywydau yn nhrychineb Aberfan 58 mlynedd yn ol. Byth yn angof. #Aberfan
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SATs hang over the whole of Year 6 like a dark cloud. We need a new system that supports learning. Watch and share @MoreThanScore's video👇
SATs are a “thunderstorm cloud” for year 6 and their teachers. These tests don’t help children, schools or parents. Share your views with the government’s review. Click here to complete the survey 👉 https://t.co/0GucFZgvSi
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I warmly congratulate the Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo on being awarded the #NobelPeacePrize. I will never forget my many meetings with the hibakusha over the years. Their relentless work & resilience are the backbone of the global nuclear disarmament movement. The
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Congratulations to Blesma Member Lexi Chambers on making history! 👩🦽 The veteran who lost her leg 3 years ago has reached the end of her John O'Groats to Land's End. 🇬🇧 She has become the 1st person to complete the distance using a standard wheelchair. https://t.co/LaPzNankLd
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Delivering the new deal for workers in full will help make work pay for millions.
This is HUGE. Following years of union campaigning, the government's new Employment Rights Bill is the biggest upgrade to workers' rights in a generation. Here’s how it affects YOU.
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Funding: initial teacher training (ITT), academic year 2025 to 2026 - https://t.co/0ZcCu2IoTL Bursary announcement
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Thank you to all of the wonderful teachers in the world. It takes a special kind of person to be a teacher. If you are a teacher and you’re reading this we hope you know how amazing you are. If you know a great teacher feel free to tag them. #WorldTeachersDay #Teachers
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Teachers are at the ❤️ of education. They must also be at the 💙 of decision-making in education. This #WorldTeachersDay, we call on the UK government to: 📢 Listen to teachers, strengthen social dialogue with the profession! 📢 #ValueEducation, #FundEducation and invest in
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