Sammy Connell

❌ Due to what this platform represents, including the values and actions of its owner, which do not align with my own – I will no longer be engaging here. If you’d like to stay connected, you can find me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sammyconnell

🏆🎶 North of England Champions 2025 🎶 🏆 Congratulations to our conductor Professor Nicholas Childs and Steve Malcolm, who helped to prepare the band. Congratulations to all the prizewinners, and we look forward to London!

I spoke with UK Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer. We discussed the current developments and exchanged views on the next steps. We are coordinating our positions and doing everything to achieve guaranteed peace as soon as possible and bring an end to this war. Peace is needed for all of us. A just peace with clear security guarantees. Together with the leadership of the United States and all of Europe, this is absolutely achievable. I am grateful for the advice and support during this challenging time. We will always remember everything the British people have done for Ukrainians and our shared security.

As NHS hospitals experience a “tidal wave” of flu cases, it is amazing news that vaccine bookings surged by 124% yesterday with 21,144 booked in just one day. I’m eligible and have had my vaccines - and it’s not too late to book if you haven’t already. ⬇️ nhs.uk/wintervaccinat…

Too often, I have said to my friends, 'Please just watch my drink', stood with my hand over a drink or looked at it, concerned it was not the colour it should be. I've seen people attempt it on me, and I've seen friends go through it. This shouldn't be accepted. This is welcomed news.

🇪🇸First visit to @IBTMevents in Barcelona as a speaker! 🎤 🧒🏽 Children at events - because true inclusivity isn’t just for grown-ups. 💭 Jobs you never knew existed - shining a light on the association world and aligning passion with purpose. 12K people - I loved it!

Today is equal pay day - the day when women effectively stop getting paid because of the gender pay gap. At current rates it will take 16 years to close this gap. The employee rights bill is vital for women’s pay and equality: ✅ Day 1 rights against unfair dismissal, sick pay & parental leave ✅ Day 1 flexible working rights ✅ Extended redundancy and unfair dismissal protections for pregnant and new parents ✅ Ban zero-hours contracts

@NASUWT #NASUWTEqualities weekend kicks off with a bang! Good food, great company and thought provoking after-dinner speaker @GilroyBrown4 to talk about his journey through education as the 1st African-Caribbean male Headteacher in Birmingham! #Proud2BNASUWT

@NASUWT #NASUWTEqualities weekend, culture change is practical and wide-reaching, especially with Sexual harassment. @TUCEquality thank you Nikki. Very clear…

@PatrickR_NASUWT addresses #NASUWTEqualities in a fireside chat with @braphumanrights Lead - Prof Joy Warmington. Inclusive unions are worth fighting for, it benefits ALL members! #Proud2BNASUWT

We also took a trip out to the fabulous @sealifebham to spot the sealife and even touch some @NASUWT EQualities Weekend. ##NASUWTEqu #EventChildcare

We’ve been with the children of @nasuwt this weekend for NASUWT Equalities Weekend Soending time in crèche climbing, painting, cutting, creating and solving… Thanks for having us @ICC_Birmingham #EventChilcare #Nipperbout #NASUWT

Second full day of #NASUWTEqualities with @nasuwt presenting on #DigitalActivism with the Comms team

This month I will be voting for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. I believe everyone should have choice at the end of their life, and am confident in the safeguards in this Bill.

#WorldKindnessDay 💞

Want your kids to use their brains? Try this... #eventprofs #childcare #kidsatconferences #TheMeetingRoom #Worklifebalance

This weekend, teachers from across the UK will meet at the @ICC_Birmingham for the @NASUWT Equalities Conference to galvanise activism in the education and equalities sectors #NASUWTEqualities

@HackneyAbbott Join @DanielKebedeNEU @FranHeathcote & @PatrickR_NASUWT to discuss the vital role unions play in the fight against racism and fascism ✊🏽 🔥Summit against racism & fascism Sat 16 Nov📍Congress Centre London Book now bit.ly/sutrsummit @NEUnion @pcs_union @NASUWT

Party political conferences season has ended! I attended @UKLabour @Conservatives @LibDems @NASUWT. Great opportunity to have grassroot discussions on education to ensure it is fit for purpose.

Sky News has uncovered a culture of workplace abuse in schools. Dr Patrick Roach from @NASUWT says these are 'systemic issues which need a systemic response'. #KayBurley OM