Pete Crockett
@moonrakerteach
Retired special school headteacher. Football enthusiast - Swindon Supermarine. Enjoy a good whisk(e)y. Centre-left politics.
One of the best views in cricket. The test match arenas have all the facilities but the traditional county grounds have the character. Made all the better when chomping on a bacon roll.
Why is Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg AGAIN? He is on her show more than he shows up in Clacton. LK only deals with the tittle tattle and never tackles him on their flawed policies. BBC right wing bias. Please like or repost if you agree. #BBCLauraK
Maybe you could ask Rachael Maskell about her motivation to write this, as yet again she appears on the media to undermine a Labour government. #BBCBreakfast
Rachael Maskell: How to organise a government rebellion newstatesman.com/diary/2025/07/…
Ed Davey is spot on.
I totally agree with @EdwardJDavey on the BBC love affair with Nigel Farage.
IMAGINE the sound of the whistle and the buzz around the ground. 3pm Saturday’s are back! ⚽️
In most walks of life this would be deemed the height of discourtesy.
Reform UK's Mayor for Greater Lincolnshire @AndreaJenkyns is currently 30 mins late to her first Business and Infrastructure Board in Grimsby (North East Lincs). The meeting has opened and adjourned. Not a great look, Dame Tardy.
Club News 02.06.2025 swindonsupermarinefc.com/blog/club-news…
These align with views shared by respondents to The Alternative Big Listen and The Alternative Big Consultation. So what does Ofsted do? They increase the pressure by introducing more grades and more areas to be graded and then hosting them on a Scorecard. thealternativebiglisten.co.uk
92% of headteachers reported increased stress and workload. 88% said Ofsted isn’t a force for improvement. 80% said it stifled creativity and innovation. Many headteachers described a "Sword of Damocles" effect—constant anxiety about “getting the call.
Another day watching cricket. This time at Worcester. Warwickshire are 99 ahead with one wicket down in their second innings. Should hopefully see a decent days play.
Another day of cricket watching this time at the Utilita Bowl for Hampshire v Sussex.
Despite all the damage Brexit has done, despite all the lies told and the promises broken by the charlatans who led the fight for it, despite all the bullshit fake patriotic coverage in the right wing rags over decades, the broadcasters continue to take their lead from the same…
A day watching cricket at my favourite county ground. At 58-5 in third innings of match Worcestershire are, oddly, well placed some 259 runs ahead.
These people are more of a stranger to me than any immigrant.
Don’t forget that with all the debate around the future of Ofsted, this new book shines a light on how accountability can be fixed in schools.
Some eloquently expressed thoughts on Ofsted, following our open letter to Bridget Phillipson. An overhaul is not enough: Ofsted must go | Letters theguardian.com/education/2025…
Dear Chris Mason, Beth Rigby and Laura Kuenssberg Do let us know when you will start asking Nigel Farage and his Merrymen at #Reform about actual policies. Or is that too much to ask. #BBCBreakfast #LocalElections2025 #SkyNews #BBCLauraK
Good day at the Utilita Bowl watching Hampshire v Durham. Session after tea a tad breezy but Hampshire ended 112-1 chasing Durham’s 511.
🚨FULL-TIME🚨 SWINDON SUPERMARINE FC ARE THE 2025 PREMIER SHIELD WINNERS👏 Congratulations @SupermarineFC @Village_Hotels @1stOffice
73’ ⚽️ GOAL Campbell puts Supermarine ahead for the fourth time this evening!🙌 4-5 @SupermarineFC
This one’s for you, Chairman. 💙 #SwindonSupermarine #WeAreMarine
Ruth Perry’s sister joins calls to pause proposed Ofsted overhaul | Ofsted | The Guardian theguardian.com/education/2025…