Tim Boyes

This is what so many children need in terms of learning and resilience...how many adults are ready for such messy learning?

Sarah Thomas our office manager is the real brains behind BEP. We are in capable hooves, led by donkies...and there are no children in sight to justify the madness. Strange.

What could be more important than championing school attendance? Read the bep newsletter mailchi.mp/bep.education/… And clock the amazing work of @dochododgo16 and the #stick team (FTB) getting some school refusers sorted. Thank you FTB!

Building on great DT day we want ALL Birmingham schools to nominate at least one subject area that they do brilliantly as we build subject networks that all can tap in to.@Paulett78960645 @tracyruddle @ManjitSpeaks #birminghamschools

Fascinated to hear someone v knowledgeable say how hugely positive academisation was for the whole system in London BUT in Birmingham, despite individual successes, the academies has been much less helpful to the system in this city. Interested in views... #education #academy

Despite the damage of Ebacc, absolutely great to see a room packed with arts teachers and supporters at @mac_birmingham last week

@dr_backpack demonstrating the chain or actions we all need to link with. Tide & bep devt conference.

Fantastic TIDE/BEP event asks why do schools find it easier to ask questions about poverty rather than our excessive wealth?

'Keep eye on children’s online activity' bbc.in/2hNbnIs

Congratulations to David Gould - a fitting new year honour for such wise and steadfast service to St Albans and Birmingham Education.

Concerned about the world this Christmas? Go beyond charity & think about global education @ Moseley School, 7th Jan tinyurl.com/hfd99pf

The #SEND Strategic Conference captured by Annabel Evans in a fabulous graphic. Great day for all. @Anfieldexile

Mission completed in Calais back in UK after delivering much needed Aid. Great working with cross faith group @brummymummy3 @fredrattley

Missed the BEP Conference? Enjoyed it and want to see it again? Want to share it with staff? Watch the presentation videos on the BEP Hub!

Brum schools click tinyurl.com/zlt3nys to bid for bursary to support pupil visits to environmental education centres with @NAEE_UK

@JoanneTyler19 @Anfieldexile @Carter6D @BEPvoice @BCCEducation We wish you had been there too.lots more academy groups joining in.

At what cost? GCSE entry design & tech ↓ 9.5% performing arts ↓ 9.4% art & design ↓ 5.9% drama ↓ 4.7% music ↓ 4.6% twitter.com/educationgovuk…

BBC News - 'Sharp rise' in reported hate crime bbc.co.uk/news/uk-367467… - so make the most of the Love your neighbour.org campaign

EXCITING NEWS! The Learning to Shape Birmingham invites have gone out in the post today. Can't wait? Sign up now! goo.gl/lZ4SWX

Lots of opportunities for Headteachers and school staff coming up - sign up to avoid missing out!