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Assistive Technology Adviser in HE. Former Teacher. Has forgotten more about education than he ever knew in the first place.
Aug 30, 2021 4 tweets 1 min read
Stopped a couple of park scrotes picking on a kid the other day. After telling them to jog on one of them actually shouted 'I'm getting me dad, then you'll be sorry.'

I swear I live in the north as written by some London media twonk. I should of said: 'Bring him! We can both be sorry about the state of his kids together!

That would've been good that.
Aug 28, 2021 4 tweets 1 min read
Are non-teachers spending less time threatening teachers on here or am I just blocked by all the right people? It used to be absolutely endemic. Malicious accusations, threats to contact employers, vindictive pile ons etc etc. Where have they all gone?

Did they get caught out at sunrise?
Aug 22, 2021 17 tweets 2 min read
Here are some quick tips for those about to start in the teaching profession.

Yeah, I know no one asked. I don't care. HERE WE GO! 1. Get a good, sturdy bag with ample room and lots of pockets. I used military-style backpacks and they were ace.
Oct 20, 2020 4 tweets 1 min read
Watching Mission Impossible: Fallout.

It's weirdly boring. Even the finale is boring. And they've been doing finale things for 40 minutes now.