Another day, another brilliant school council at @duncombeprimaryschool in Islington. Makes my blood boil the way the Tories and their media cheerleaders present Islington as some kind of Elite Central. The school intake has deprivation levels on a par with Bootle, highest in the country. The school runs its own food bank for parents. Austerity and the nonsense of the last few years have led, as with so many schools, to teachers working flat out to stand still. Special shout out to Dan, the 24-year-old teacher who was absolutely brilliant to watch in action. The mutual respect between him and the children was awesome. To John Collins too, the therapist who deals one on one with children finding life particularly hard. And to the head Helen who is running a great school DESPITE a government whose three top priorities are anything but education, education, education. Ps @marcusrashford - one of the classrooms is named after you (along with Mandela and Martin Luther King!) Go on. Give them a visit!! And @arsenal I reckon some of your players could pop along too. Ps Tree of the Day in the back playground.
Another day, another brilliant school council at @duncombeprimaryschool in Islington. Makes my blood boil the way the Tories and their media cheerleaders present Islington as some kind of Elite Central. The school intake has deprivation levels on a par with Bootle, highest in the country. The school runs its own food bank for parents. Austerity and the nonsense of the last few years have led, as with so many schools, to teachers working flat out to stand still. Special shout out to Dan, the 24-year-old teacher who was absolutely brilliant to watch in action. The mutual respect between him and the children was awesome. To John Collins too, the therapist who deals one on one with children finding life particularly hard. And to the head Helen who is running a great school DESPITE a government whose three top priorities are anything but education, education, education. Ps @marcusrashford - one of the classrooms is named after you (along with Mandela and Martin Luther King!) Go on. Give them a visit!! And @arsenal I reckon some of your players could pop along too. Ps Tree of the Day in the back playground.
What a wonderful place - @deafacademy in Exmouth. Educating children and young adults who are deaf and also many who also have complex special educational needs. Fantastic building and facilities, including residential. Really enjoyed my session with the Student Council. We came up with a campaign plan for one of their goals - watch this space! Also found my Tree of the Day in the grounds, got a nice book and a sign language alphabet mug. Good luck to staff and students.
What a wonderful place - @deafacademy in Exmouth. Educating children and young adults who are deaf and also many who also have complex special educational needs. Fantastic building and facilities, including residential. Really enjoyed my session with the Student Council. We came up with a campaign plan for one of their goals - watch this space! Also found my Tree of the Day in the grounds, got a nice book and a sign language alphabet mug. Good luck to staff and students.
Had lots of @burnleyofficial shirts as presents at speaking events in my time. But this from @debatemate very special. Signed by lots of young debaters. Love the one on the collar from Anita saying she will be the first Boateng in the Cabinet (actually Anita check out Paul B) and a favourite by the Umbro badge .. Angel telling me she wants to be the first black woman PM. GO FOR IT! And thanks.
Had lots of @burnleyofficial shirts as presents at speaking events in my time. But this from @debatemate very special. Signed by lots of young debaters. Love the one on the collar from Anita saying she will be the first Boateng in the Cabinet (actually Anita check out Paul B) and a favourite by the Umbro badge .. Angel telling me she wants to be the first black woman PM. GO FOR IT! And thanks.
Mmmm. I think a placing review is in order here @whsmithofficial … I preferred seeing WINNERS next to books about emotional intelligence
Mmmm. I think a placing review is in order here @whsmithofficial … I preferred seeing WINNERS next to books about emotional intelligence
Yes it is Al Pacino and yes he pops up in the new @restispolitics as @rorystewartuk and I discuss UNGA and why the sustainable development goals need AP’s half time team talk. Before that the era of impunity and shamelessness via Truss, Brand, Trump and Johnson. Also Putin and how he deliberately set out to get Europe and especially Germany addicted to his gas, and how he is getting round sanctions. Plus Libya and what a failed state looks like when disaster strikes. LINK IN BIO and link to Pacino SDG role in the newsletter to subscribers later
Yes it is Al Pacino and yes he pops up in the new @restispolitics as @rorystewartuk and I discuss UNGA and why the sustainable development goals need AP’s half time team talk. Before that the era of impunity and shamelessness via Truss, Brand, Trump and Johnson. Also Putin and how he deliberately set out to get Europe and especially Germany addicted to his gas, and how he is getting round sanctions. Plus Libya and what a failed state looks like when disaster strikes. LINK IN BIO and link to Pacino SDG role in the newsletter to subscribers later
Third row behind goal away end perfect place to see 103rd minute winner. But no sign @mattforde #utc
Third row behind goal away end perfect place to see 103rd minute winner. But no sign @mattforde #utc
New @restispolitics LEADING in which @rorystewartuk and I talk to Two Mayors @andyburnhamgm and @andystreet_mayor … when I posted the picture earlier and asked for boyband names, the best was “The Creased Shirts” … fair point. But it was a hot sweaty day and in any event it is a good listen not least re where power lies!! LINK IN BIO
New @restispolitics LEADING in which @rorystewartuk and I talk to Two Mayors @andyburnhamgm and @andystreet_mayor … when I posted the picture earlier and asked for boyband names, the best was “The Creased Shirts” … fair point. But it was a hot sweaty day and in any event it is a good listen not least re where power lies!! LINK IN BIO
Tree of the Day
