Speakers for Schools
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@jondatta.bsky.social
Social Mobility. Head of University Access & Digital at @suttontrust.bsky.social. Chair of Governors at Coleridge Community College.
@sophiegarner.bsky.social
Marketing & Events Manager @suttontrust.bsky.social Views my own
@carlcullinane.bsky.social
Politics, policy, education inequality, cycling, football. Social mobility researcher. Views own etc. If you're wondering whether I'm trying to make a joke then I probably am.
@lewistibbs.bsky.social
Senior Digital Communications Officer @suttontrust.bsky.social đź’» Interested in politics, policy and regional inequality. Dancing nerd. Northerner and perpetually suffering Man United fan. Views my own!
@cipdpolicy.bsky.social
The voice of CIPD Public Policy - experts on the world of work, here to inform and shape government policy to champion better work and working lives.
@cipd.bsky.social
Official account of the CIPD - we’re the professional body for HR, LandD, OD and all people professionals - championing better work and working lives.
@nestauk.bsky.social
We are Nesta, the UK's innovation agency for social good. We design, test and scale new solutions to society’s biggest problems. http://nesta.org.uk/newsletter
@thefabians.bsky.social
Britain's oldest political think tank. The future of the left since 1884.
@uclpolicylab.bsky.social
Bringing extraordinary ideas and everyday experience together to tackle the challenges facing us all.
@impetus.org.uk
We transform the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life. https://www.impetus.org.uk/
@samfr.bsky.social
Writes the most popular UK politics Substack (samf.substack.com) Sunday Times bestselling book "Failed State" out now. (An Economist and Financial Times Book of the Year for 2024). Senior fellow: Institute for Government
@mayorofwy.bsky.social
First elected Mayor of West Yorkshire. First woman to hold a Metro Mayor role in England. Building a brighter West Yorkshire that works for all.
@jonathansimons.bsky.social
Partner, Public First and Head of Education Practice. Education strategy + policy advisory. Former civil servant + think tanker. Occasional loud LFC. Centrist Dad, so naturally I also have a Substack.
@brgadsby.bsky.social
Education policy, centre right politics, sports, numbers, puns. Trustee Causeway Education; Head of Policy in third sector. Views own etc
@nferclassroom.bsky.social
Supporting impact in the classroom and beyond. Follow for the latest @thenfer.bsky.social research, resources and guidance for practitioners and those working in schools. 🏫
@lbilli91.bsky.social
Youth worker & academic reseacher. Primary focus in both roles is to address the structural harms affecting young people. https://www.open.ac.uk/people/lb28572
@thecfey.bsky.social
CfEY is a research organisation that creates connections, insights, and actions to improve young people’s childhoods and chances in life, especially those most at risk of poor outcomes and marginalisation. Find us at www.cfey.org
@aoc-info.bsky.social
The national voice for further education, sixth form, tertiary and specialist colleges. Our members educate and train 1.6m people each year. #LoveOurColleges aoc.co.uk
@joshpatel.bsky.social
Researcher, Edge Foundation www.edge.co.uk/research/research-team/josh-patel Currently writing monograph with SRHE/Routledge 'Universities and the Purpose of Higher Education: Expansion and Development Post World War II' Swimmer & coach🏊🏽‍♂️🦦
@fsb-uk.bsky.social
The official page of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The voice of small businesses and the self-employed since 1974. Follow us on LinkedIn: @FSB Westminster
@johndavidblake.bsky.social
Director for Fair Access & Participation, Office for Students (HE regulator in England). Also: musical theatre obsessive & “admirable nerd”. Usual caveats apply.
@ukshane.bsky.social
Editor at FE Week - reporting on further education, skills and apprenticeships. Story tips: shane.chowen@feweek.co.uk
@c-fraser.bsky.social
Policy and Public Affairs at AQA | Councillor in Wandsworth | All views my own
@cjdoherty.bsky.social
Head of Public Affairs at Ark. Likely to post about education and equity.
@pepediiasio.bsky.social
General Secretary of The Association of School and College Leaders
@juliemcculloch.bsky.social
Senior Director of Strategy, Policy and Professional Development at the Association of School & College Leaders (ASCL). Views my own.
@johngroberts.bsky.social
Deputy news editor at Tes. Dad of 2. SEND parent. john.roberts@tes.com
@charlottesantry.bsky.social
News editor at Tes Magazine/policy journo/data geek/school governor/mum of girls https://www.tes.com/magazine/news N8>Y010>M5J>AL3
@steverollett.bsky.social
Deputy CEO of the Confederation of School Trusts (CST). All opinions are my own.
@ellencph.bsky.social
Journalist. Senior writer, tes.com/magazine, writing analysis and features about schools and education policy. Also writing about books and music elsewhere: ellencph.co.uk
@georgiamay.bsky.social
News and education reporter at The Times Email for tips + stories: georgia.lambert@the-times.co.uk
@lucascumiskey.bsky.social
Investigative reporter, @hyphenonline.com Stories and tips to lucas.cumiskey@hyphenonline.com
@sarahjwaite.bsky.social
Former teacher & Labour education adviser, now CEO of @getfurther.bsky.social #loveourcolleges
@sallyburtonshaw.bsky.social
Director at Public First - Education. PhD from UCL - school/university relationships. Trustee - Elephant Group.
@pmdfoster.bsky.social
Brighton-dwelling World Trade Editor at the Financial Times https://www.ft.com/peter-foster Sometime Brexit nerd & author of 'What Went Wrong with Brexit' https://t.co/VsIipD7JBr
@thenfer.bsky.social
Global independent provider of research, assessment and information services for education. Follow @nferclassroom.bsky.social too if you're working in schools. https://linktr.ee/thenfer
@nickworsley.bsky.social
Head of Policy at Education Endowment Foundation (EEF). Previously worked at the Department for Education, PEAS and as a teacher. Secondary school governor.
@impactedgroup.bsky.social
Supporting education and purpose-driven organisations to maximise impact and sustainability
@gatortiff.bsky.social
Head of Education @ PLMR & Chair of Trustees @ Maritime Academy Trust. All views and opinions my own.
@cstvoice.bsky.social
We are the national organisation and sector body for school trusts in England advocating for, connecting and supporting executive and governance leaders.
@collegeofteaching.bsky.social
Your professional body working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation.
@thereachfoundation.bsky.social
System change through local action đź”— https://www.reachfoundation.uk/