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Laetitia, Teach First trainee RE teacher, shares the importance of representation this #BlackHistoryMonth . 🤝 Get paid, progress, make connections and change lives from day one in the classroom:
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Happy #PancakeDay ! Here's our OFFICIAL ranking of pancake toppings. Look away now, chocolate spread lovers 🙈
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We're proud to be working with Sir @LewisHamilton and @mission44 to improve representation in teaching and inspire the next generation of STEM professionals. Don't miss your chance to be part of the change. Apply for our Training Programme by 23 March:
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“The relationship with my students has literally been the fuel that’s got me through some of my hardest times.” In episode 4 of #Teacherhood , Ruth, Toby and Claire reflect on their first year in the classroom. The highs, lows and everything in between 🎢
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We know that it’s a stressful time for teachers, schools and parents. One concern many are having is the challenges they may face in supporting children who are #homeschooling 🏠 Here are some great resources we’ve seen being shared by teachers and members of our community 👇
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Where do all the whiteboard pens go? bag pockets everywhere 👇 👇 👇
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@weetabix @HeinzUK Okay, we've fixed our school dinners ranking. You’re welcome.
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Tomorrow is the start of #Pride2019 . Some children have a mum and a dad 👨‍👩‍👧. Some have two mums 👩‍👩‍👦, some have two dads 👨‍👨‍👧. We should celebrate that. We stand with our teachers promoting equality, and the law, in schools every day 👍
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Teachers deserve more respect. We said what we said. #WorldTeachersDay
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Teachers and school staff are incredible. That's it. That's the tweet.
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The country’s poorest children have always had to work harder at school. Right now, it's even worse. Schools are doing all they can to protect them, but they can’t do it alone. Help us stop these children from being shut out 👉 #ShutInNotShutOut
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We’re celebrating one year since launching our partnership with @mission44 to recruit more Black STEM teachers. For #BlackHistoryMonth , Mission 44 founder Sir @LewisHamilton visited our partner school @kingsford_sch to see the importance of our work and meet some of the pupils.
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There aren’t enough Black STEM teachers in England. Almost half of schools in England don’t have any BAME teachers in their classrooms. We're partnering with @mission44 to address this racial imbalance and recruit more Black STEM teachers. Read more:
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Only legends will remember this...
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Watch this powerful speech by #EducatingYorkshire 's @MusharafAsghar , at last year’s Summer Institute, on how teachers can truly help change the lives of their students 👇 #YorkshireDay #YorkshireDay2020
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When you get sent out of class for talking about the #BernieSanders meme.
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Has anyone seen our tiny violin..? 👀🎻
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THE TIMES: Private woe over rise of state pupils at Oxbridge #tomorrowspaperstoday
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We love seeing celebrities using their platform to stand up for the children most in need 💙 Thank you @zaynmalik for calling on Rishi Sunak to give all children living in poverty free school meals, so they can concentrate in school.
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We can hear this picture.
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Proud to support all our LGBT+ teachers making a huge difference in classrooms across England and Wales @stonewalluk #ComeOutForLGBT
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Today is #InternationalPronounsDay . Sharing our pronouns is a small act that can help trans, non-binary and gender-fluid people feel safe, validated and included. In school, in work, and in life. Let's start normalising using pronouns and respecting everyone's identities 💙
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“Unless we step up behind schools, the gap in achievement and opportunity between the rich and poor will widen.” Our CEO @russellhobby talks about the challenges schools are now facing and what we all need to do to support them:
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A special message from HRH and Patron of Teach First, The Prince of Wales, thanking all schools working hard to keep pupils supported 💙
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📢 SUMMER INSTITUTE STARTS TODAY 📢 📢 SUMMER INSTITUTE STARTS TODAY 📢 📢 SUMMER INSTITUTE STARTS TODAY 📢 To all our 2021 trainees, have a great first day. You got this 💪 #TFSI2021
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Good evening 👋 Sorry to interrupt your scrolling. We just wanted to say to all our trainees taking part in Summer Institute: we really appreciate your hard work and dedication. We're proud of you! Good luck for Week 3! 💙 #TFSI2020
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The UK’s poorest children have always had to work harder at school. COVID-19 has made it worse. Schools are doing all they can, but we need to stand with them at this critical time. For #GivingTuesdayNow , support our urgent work: #ShutInNotShutOut
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Congratulations to our amazing trainees for making it through five weeks of Summer Institute! 🎉 They've survived 200 hours of training, including online learning modules, uni seminars, BlueSky reflections, and many Zoom calls 💻 Have a wonderful break over August 💙 #TFSI2020
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A reminder that teachers do so much more than teach. We think reducing teachers' timetables can help give teachers more time to develop their expertise, allowing them to provide the best education for their pupils. Have we missed anything? Tell us 👇 #BuildingAManifesto
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To all the teachers out there, we know things are concerning at the moment. But remember: 💙 You’re doing an amazing job. 💙 Take things one day at a time. 💙 Make sure you look after yourself.
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We're so proud to announce that our CEO @russellhobby has been awarded a CBE by the Queen in her New Year Honours List for services to education 👏🎖️ #NewYearHonours #NYHonours
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This #GeneralElection2019 , we’re calling on all political parties to put building a #faireducationforall at the heart of their agendas. Our manifesto supports every teacher, leader and school tackling the greatest challenges. Read it and share 🔗
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#BlackLivesMatter Our statement (thread): We are horrified by the killing of George Floyd and the long history of violence that led to it. It has caused us to stop and think carefully. We want to do much better to stand with the Black community against inequality and racism.
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Trainees! It’s the last day of #TFSI2020 , so we need you to: ⭐ Celebrate how much progress you've made. ⭐ Celebrate your determination to work through challenging circumstances. ⭐ Celebrate the start of an exciting journey. Leave a 👏 below to congratulate our trainees!
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We’re thrilled to share that we will be placing a record-breaking 1,735 trainees across our wonderful partner schools this year, and we’re delighted it will be our most diverse group ever 🎉 For the numbers in full, head here 👉
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We're proud to share that we've been named as one of @stonewalluk 's Top 100 Employers 🌈 At Teach First, we're committed to fighting against discrimination in all forms. Thanks to all our employees for creating an inclusive workplace for all. Read more:
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A special good luck message to all our trainees starting their first day of Summer Institute 💙 #TFSI2020
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Dear teacher, thank you for _______. Always wanted to thank an amazing teacher you had growing up? Or maybe you want to thank a fellow colleague for all their hard work? For #ThankATeacherDay , share your message in the comments below 👇
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@macmillancancer Erm, @macmillancancer , u ok hun? If you're looking for *official* food rankings, here's one we made earlier 👇
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To all the teachers and school staff approaching the end of a tough week: 🔵 Thank you for going above and beyond to support your pupils. 🔵 Be gentle with yourself – it's fine if you can't handle everything at the moment. 🔵 Remember to take some time to relax this weekend.
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The racist abuse aimed at Rashford, Saka and Sancho is completely unacceptable. It's vital we speak up and educate so we can stamp out racism at every level of our institutions and systems. We stand behind the @England team and all they've done to inspire young people.
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Looks like we triggered a few people yesterday 👀 Let's make one thing clear 👇 ❌ We will never tolerate transphobia, homophobia or biphobia. Read how we're fighting to make our education system work for every child:
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To anyone who needs to hear this today: you're doing the best you can. We know things are particularly challenging at the moment, so it's okay if you can't handle everything this week or any other week. Make sure to take some time out to look after yourself 💙
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Today is #MalalaDay – a day that celebrates Malala Yousafzai's birthday and honours her inspirational work. We want to thank Malala for courageously using her voice to advocate for education and equality for all. With a fair education, everything is possible ✊🏾✊🏼✊🏿
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Hello trainees 👋 It's the evening before the final week of #TFSI2020 , so we just wanted to say: 👍 We're in awe of your achievements, passion and determination. 💙 Take some time this week to reflect and look after yourself. ⭐ We think you're all amazing.
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Diversity in STEM matters. Only 2.4% of teachers in England are Black, meaning a serious lack of representation in STEM subjects for pupils. Our new #STEMfromBlack campaign, together with Sir @LewisHamilton 's foundation @mission44 , can help change this:
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Comment regarding today's grammar school announcement.
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Yes, we're posting this again. Yes, we've put chocolate spread in detention. No, we're not sorry. #PancakeDay
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The power of a great teacher in 1 minute 17 seconds. On this #BlueMonday , find out how a change in career to teaching can also change countless lives – including your own. Start your journey here ➡️
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Teachers and school staff are heroes. That's all.
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Are you looking to become a school leader? Got any burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask an expert? We’ve got you 👍 Reply below with your questions and our leadership coach Clare will be answering them here on Thursday 10 February at 5pm 💬
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Your reaction when you realise Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are all down, and it's not your dodgy WIFI.
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That moment your pupils burst with pride and you know that being a teacher is worth it 💙 Good luck to everyone across the country receiving #AlevelResults this morning. Thank you to all the incredible teachers and schools who've supported their pupils with their exams.
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Pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds have been getting a raw deal for far too long. We've had enough. Our manifesto, written with our community, sets out how the government and businesses can help us end educational inequality. Read the manifesto here:
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Good morning ☀️ Take a deep breath. And another. Repeat. Trainees: you've got this! 💪 Good luck for Week 4 of #TFSI2020
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Today, we've released a new report with @mission44 on how we're addressing teaching inequalities, including selection processes and barriers for ethnic minority teachers in school leadership. Together, we will improve outcomes for the pupils most in need:
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Just before you continue scrolling through your feed... As the last week of term approaches, we wanted to say how much we appreciate your dedication to support your pupils throughout this tough year. We're proud of you 💙
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During this challenging time, we want to do as much as we can for teachers and school staff. We've put together a teaching resource bank, to help schools continue to support their pupils when learning from home. Explore the resources here ➡️
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Take a look at this growing list from @MarcusRashford of businesses helping schools across the country offer free meals to children 👇
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Dear trainees and teachers, This is just a little message to say we hope you have a great first day back at school tomorrow. We appreciate everything that you're doing to support your pupils 💙 Have a lovely evening, Teach First
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We've changed! It's more than a new look. We've updated what we do and how we do it. All so we can support schools as they build a #faireducationforall .
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Congratulations to our trainee Amara who has won the Kent Teacher of the Year Award 2020! ⭐ Amara was nominated by her headteacher after the incredible impact she has had on her class this year. Read her inspiring story below 👇
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It's important that teachers know how to be there for those pupils who might be exploring their identity. On #NationalComingOutDay , trainee teacher Ed Villers shares with us how you can make sure your pupils feel safe, secure and supported in school 👇
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Tomorrow, schools across the country will return to the classroom. Thank you to all the incredible teachers and school staff for continuing to support our young people during lockdown. We stand behind you all and everything you're doing to make sure no child is left behind 💙
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84% of schools with the poorest children don't have enough devices and internet access to ensure their pupils can study at home. We're proud to add our name to @Siobhain_Mc 's letter, which calls for increased support to help tackle the #DigitalDivide .
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As Week 2 of Summer Institute begins, we want all our trainees to remember these things: 💙 Be proud of what you’ve achieved so far. 💛 Take each day as it comes. 💙 Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. 💛 Make sure to take some time this week to relax. #TFSI2020
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We made a mistake.We published 2 blogs with opposing views as part of a recent debate on education. One was wrong. We’ve removed it. Sorry
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Today marks the halfway point of #TFSI2020 : 👏 Well done – you did it! 🎉 Celebrate yourself and your successes. 🗓️ Remember how far you've come since the first day.
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Delighted to announce @russellhobby has been appointed our new CEO. Russell will join in Sept from @NAHTnews >
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In 2018 we placed over 400 primary and early years trainees in schools. We have quality primary teachers ready to join schools across every region of England from this September too. Get your order in now! 🚸📮
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Thank you @MarcusRashford for sharing your experience. Behind every statistic of a child on free school meals, we know that there's potential to be unlocked.
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An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament... #maketheUturn Please retweet and tag your local MPs
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To everyone in our teaching community finishing their first full week back at school today 👇 👏 You made it to Friday – well done! 👍 You're already doing an incredible job supporting your pupils. 💙 Remember to take time out this weekend to relax.
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This year’s #GCSEResultsDay has been like no other. But we know schools will always be at the heart of the community, supporting their pupils no matter what obstacles they may face. Teachers and pupils from Jane Austen College reflect on what's been a truly unique school year 👇
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If you love teaching, tap the heart to show it. Happy #ValentinesDay teachers. #EachChildEachFuture #Love #TeachFirst
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Who else is tearing up? 😢 The support of a great teacher can make a world of difference to the lives of their pupils 💙 #AnAudienceWithAdele
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In less than two weeks, we'll be welcoming our new trainee teachers to this year's Summer Institute 🎉 To help support them, what's one tip or piece of advice you would give to a trainee teacher? Let us know 👇 #TFSI2020
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Before a new week starts tomorrow, we just want to say to all the teachers and everyone who works in schools: thank you. What you’ve achieved this week is unbelievable. You are all incredible 💙
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Russell Hobby, our CEO responds to the #SewellReport : "Whilst people continue to endure racism - and they do - our focus as a country should be on stamping it out at every level of our institutions and systems. [1/6]
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A pupil can finish secondary school without studying a single book by an ethnic minority author. This needs to change. Read how teachers are increasing representation in English literature teaching in our #MissingPages report, published today:
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How do you make sure you have a good work-life balance as a teacher? In episode 5 of Teacherhood, Claire, Ruth and Toby share how they look after their wellbeing 👉
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📣Thank you to @AmazonUK for an incredible donation of 10,000 fire tablets to help close the #DigitalDivide . "These devices not only open access to learning through the pandemic, but will support learning at home in the future too." Find out more 👉
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We’re really sorry to @dmthomas90 for that tweet, which we’ve deleted – it took his words out of context and didn’t represent what we believe. Experienced staff are invaluable to their schools – we wouldn’t want to, or even be able to, train new teachers without their support.
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It's been a tough year and an Autumn term unlike any other. But, despite the challenges, staff and pupils at @Bedford_Academy have still found much to be grateful for. From help with online classes to having a supportive team, they share what they're thankful for this year 💙
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We believe every single child deserves a fair education. Are you with us? Retweet and❤️ to show your support.
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A huge thank you to our Associate Tutors. They’ve given up their time this week to provide their expertise and specialist knowledge to our trainee teachers at Summer Institute 🙌 #TFSI2019
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Today, some schools are opening their doors to more pupils. Many schools never closed theirs. We stand behind you all, for everything you're doing to make sure no child is left behind 💙
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Fancy a challenge? 🤔 You have 280 characters to give your best piece of advice to a trainee teacher starting their first week in school. What do you tell them? GO! ⬇️
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🗣️ “We decided to give Teach First a try, and took on two of their trainees... And what we got was the sort of people we’d been looking for, for years.” Have a vacancy? We’ve got over 1,700 talented trainee teachers ready to start in your school ➡️
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Even in the worst times, young people offer us hope. Let's give every one of them the education they need to make the future brighter.
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Our Executive Director for Programme Development, @reuben_moore , will be leaving Teach First in the new year to join @StarAcademies . He'll be greatly missed. But we want to thank Reuben for his inspirational leadership and the incredible impact he's made on countless teachers 💙
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Educational inequality is unfair. Today is the start of our campaign to challenge that. #TFChallenge
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We've launched our #STEMinism campaign, calling for change to address the gender gaps found across STEM careers. Watch our vid about the 'Missing Elements' in STEM education with children’s author and broadcaster @Konnie_Huq filmed at @reachfeltham . 📽️
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Stop scrolling. This matters ⬇️ Many children don't have access to laptops or internet connections to study from home. With schools closing again, it's more important than ever that we act to close the #DigitalDivide : Retweet and ❤️ to show your support
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We're proud to launch our #MissingPages library: an online space our community can fill with works of literature by ethnic minority authors they think pupils should learn at school 📚 Share your recommendation with us by using the hashtag #MissingPages
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Last chance to share your views on our manifesto! Every school, every teacher and every pupil deserves to be heard. Together, we can make our education system work better for those most in need. Have your say by midnight tonight 👉 #BuildingAManifesto
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Today, we're celebrating our amazing 2018 cohort for completing our Training Programme 🎉 Over the past two years they've shown incredible resilience –particularly during the pandemic – to keep their pupils and schools supported. We see you and we're proud of you 👏
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📢 Trainees! It’s the final day of #TFSI2021 , so we want you to: 🎉 Celebrate how much you've achieved 🎉 Celebrate your passion and determination 🎉 Celebrate the start of an exciting journey. Leave a 🎉 below to congratulate our incredible trainees.
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Today marks the start of Summer Institute for our new trainee teachers 🎊 #TFSI2019 Do you remember your first day at Summer Institute?
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The Prime Minister in Snowdonia today, announcing our new partnership with @NCS http://t.co/yTiEApA6xD @Number10gov http://t.co/EAt06ccaQL
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"I craved having an Asian gay role model growing up – but what I didn’t expect was that I would be an Asian gay role model for others." For #PrideMonth , ambassador Mandip shares his inspiring story on how he's advocating for BAME LGBT+ representation 👉
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