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Tim Blake
@chalkandtalk1
Trust Executive Principal @astreaacademies, Former Principal @bedsfreeschool & History teacher
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    Tim Blake
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    Sep 9, 2025
    Episode 1 is here! 🎙️⁦@MrDavidScales⁩ and I explore how to build a Warm, Welcoming & Friendly culture: why small daily habits matter, how leaders set the tone, and how joy & kindness help scholars belong. A story of School Transformation. Listen now!
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    Culture Codified · Episode
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    Tim Blake
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    Apr 5, 2019
    Absolutely delighted to be taking up the post of Principal @bedsfreeschool after May half-term. Such an honour and privilege... can’t wait to get started!
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    Bedford Free School
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    Apr 5, 2019
    The link to our latest newsletters, plus letters from Mr Lock and Mr Blake about the future of @advschools and @bedsfreeschool :bedfordfreeschool.co.uk/letters-home/
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    Tim Blake
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    Feb 10, 2020
    Delighted that the Ofsted report recognises our relentless ambition and powerful culture of high expectations and exceptional standards of behaviour. A testament to the hard work of staff and pupils, and the very strong support of our families! bedfordfreeschool.co.uk/wp-content/upl…
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    Tim Blake
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    Nov 27, 2023
    Brilliant visit to Michaela today. Incredible teaching, phenomenal outcomes, consistent systems and routines. But the thing which impressed me the most… students. They are so confident, polite, knowledgeable. Respectful, gracious, happy. They are proud of their school community.
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    Tim Blake
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    Nov 8, 2023
    Inspirational visit to @coopbellevue today. Impressive routines and a powerful culture built around core values. Absolutely loved community lunch with Y8, they couldn’t be prouder of their school! Thank you to @SFL2326, @m_chiles + team for their time, generosity and wisdom.
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    Tim Blake
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    Dec 5, 2023
    Phenomenal visit to @MerciaSchool. Sky high expectations and aspirations. Impeccable behaviour & warm scholarly culture. Everyone from the Head, teachers, support staff and the school chef exemplify the ethos with such passion and conviction. This school simply transforms lives.
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    Tim Blake
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    Oct 4, 2019
    Definitely a highlight of the year so far!
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    Michael Cox - Astrea Ernulf
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    Oct 4, 2019
    Today, for the first time in school history, the @bedsfreeschool head boy and girl led line up of the entire school. John and Athena spoke about honesty which led to spontaneous applause by the 500 students and teachers #proud #newschoolttradition
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    Tim Blake
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    Feb 27, 2020
    Bedford Free School 'striving for excellence' recognised by OFSTED - Bedford Independent
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    Bedford Free School 'striving for excellence' recognised by OFSTED - Bedford Independent
    Bedford Free School (BFS) staff, pupils and parents are celebrating following OFSTED's recognition that the school is a place where “...leaders, staff...
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    Tim Blake
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    Jun 15, 2020
    A huge privilege to welcome back some of our Y10s today at @bedsfreeschool. It’s lovely to see pupils again and wonderful to watch teaching taking place once more.
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    Tim Blake
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    Sep 27, 2023
    Highlight of the day was listening to scholars @AstreaAcadSheff explain how proud they were of their school. How much they appreciate their teachers, excellent behaviour in lessons and a strong curriculum. An abundance of rewards, appreciations and enrichment opportunities...
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    Tim Blake
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    May 10, 2019
    Final call for a phenomenal job opportunity. Come join the BFS team...
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    Tim Blake
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    Sep 22, 2023
    Saw this in action today, absolutely love it…
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    Tim Blake
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    Nov 14, 2023
    Great to be back @AstreaDearne today. Loved the morning address from @DearneMrChild on the theme of kindness. Scholars were polite and respectful, classrooms calm and purposeful. Fantastic to see scholars enjoying AstreaReads with @MissMercer93
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    Tim Blake
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    Jan 11, 2019
    It’s not every day you get to wake up and go see the Learning Scientists. Today and tomorrow with @AceThatTest are going to be brilliant. Professional learning at its best... can’t wait! #ASLrnSci