March #Edu resources - part 1??

Hi lovely people!

Well, what can I say, "pinch and a punch for the first of the month?" I'm probably getting a bit old for that. ?? Been a slightly tougher week for me, spent some time in the hospital for planned treatment and had no plans to do a newsletter edition this weekend, but as always, I couldn't help but consume lots of interesting #Edu news while trying to rest. So, I figured I may as well close the loop and write it all down again as usual.

I also agreed months ago to speak at a Conference today for another local Multi Academy Trust cluster as a favor, so I'm sticking to my promise and will be seeing how I hold up with a 90 minute session on my feet talking about #AI and #Digital this morning. As an aside thanks for all the messages and drop-ins from thoughtful folks, big ?? one and all.

Right, less of my unglamorous week and onto all the interesting #Edu stuff that's been making airtime this week.

As always, if you find the content helpful, then please hit the share button and help spread the love. (please ??)

#News

? The fab Nic Ponsford FRSA FIESE ?? shared a piece of work for Ofcom by Julian McDougall and folks at Bournemouth University on Medial Literacy and Teacher Training that she supported. Julian explained "We reviewed media literacy teacher training and how it relates to the Ofcom ML outcomes, talked to providers about what works, evaluation and impact, and identified gaps to address and best practice to learn from" You can find the report "A teachable moment: opportunities, gaps and next steps from our review of Media literacy training for teachers" from this link. Love the links to Nic's work with the Global Equality Collective , take a look at her post here.

? Matthew Wemyss said "Alexa+ is Coming… But is Everyone Ready?" as he said "It promises smarter conversations, proactive help, and a seamless experience across devices. That sounds impressive, but what happens when it lands in the homes of people who are not ready for it? Many older adults already struggle with basic technology. Now they will be faced with an assistant that makes appointments, makes recommendations, and carries on conversations on its own." Have a read of "AI Insights Focus - Alexa+: The Future of Digital Assistants, But is Everyone Ready?" from here.

? The fab Emma Darcy shared that "In a week where Common Sense Media published their latest report on children and their use of screentime and AI, we held our first "Healthy Habits Parental Marketplace" event at Denbigh High School, Luton - Bedfordshire " She signposted the excellent CSM report "Media Use by Kids Zero to Eight" (PDF) which you can find here. Well worth reading Emma's update from her school (from here) about their event that was designed to support young people and their families with advice and guidance relating to health and wellbeing. We need more and more of this ????

? Carl Hooker shared a great read, titled "Generating Critical Thinking & Creativity with?AI". Far from a new topic we have seen over recent months, but thsi is a different perspective from Carl's workshop sessions he has run with educators across the US. As he explains "For the past 2 years, I’ve been facilitating a series of AI workshops across the country. The goal of these workshops is to remove some of the fear around AI and see it’s potential if used with fidelity in the classroom. It has been eye-opening to me to see how the sentiment towards the use of AI shift over these past couple of years. One of the first questions I always ask (via poll) in a workshop is “What concerns do you have around AI?” This is well worth a look as a great example of how to take those concerns and move forward with them. Take a look here.

? Love this article from Jessica Maddry, M.EdLT which was ignited by a conversation with the The Inner Circle: Education Edition and Melissa McBride ?? . As Jessica explained "After conversations with Inner Circle, one challenge stood out "Buy in". School leaders aren’t ignoring AI; they’re stuck between the urgency of change and the absence of clear direction. Some hesitate without top-down policies. Others wait for the “perfect” AI guidelines. Meanwhile, AI isn’t waiting." You can read the excellent "AI in School Leadership: Transparency Isn’t Optional—It’s the Strategy" from here, and as a totally biased member of the inner circle for education group, i'd encourage you to take a look here too.

? Two weeks in a row and another excellent read from Andy Neely "Can Artificial Intelligence Truly Be Creative?" "The question of whether AI can be creative touches on fundamental aspects of both human cognition and artificial intelligence. As we witness AI systems generating art, composing music, and writing poetry, the boundary between mechanical computation and genuine creativity becomes increasingly blurred." Well worth a read from here.

? Clara Lin Hawking reminded us that "Sora is here. What does this mean for schools in the EU and the UK?" OpenAI 's video generation tool, Sora, is now available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users in the UK and EU. "This is a significant development for education. Teachers now have access to a tool that can generate high-quality, AI-created videos on demand, opening new possibilities for visual learning." She shares some key guidance for schools and educators here. You can try Sora from this link, using your existing ChatGPT credentials.

Naturally, Ferdi had to give it another test too :)

? Alex Quigley creates an amazing amount of content for sharing, this time, he shared Andrew Watson's article which he said was a "really useful & clearly argued case for more hard thinking in classrooms - along with convincing students such mental struggle is actually a good thing". He's not wrong, you can read "The Benefits (and Perils) of Thinking Hard" from here.

? Lovely chap Baasit Siddiqui shared another episode of his new newsletter, "The Siddiqui Summary" always a good and inspiring read, even if this edition has a sad ending. Take a look and subscribe here.

? Always a good read from Prof. Amanda Kirby MBBS MRCGP PhD FCGI this time on "Neurodiversity and Self-Compassion: A Path to Greater Well-Being." Amanda shared "How often do we speak harshly to ourselves, believing that our challenges stem from personal flaws? For neurodivergent individuals, years of feeling “different,” being bullied, or struggling to meet societal norms can lead to an internalised narrative of self-criticism. But what if the key to resilience isn’t pushing harder, but learning to be kinder to ourselves?" It's well worth a read and subscribe to this excellent resource from here.

? The Doc, Bruno Reddy OBE reminded us that "One reasoning task isn’t enough to really do reasoning." It has to be followed up with discussion, questioning, generalising, and proving. In his article, he explores what makes a great reasoning task and how we can dial the reasoning up or down to suit different learners. Take a look here.

? Tony Staneff reminded us that "If we want to make a real impact in maths education over the next 3 to 5 years, funding needs to be targeted, practical, and scalable." You can read his article "Where Should the Government Invest in Maths Education?" from here.

? Amd then yesterday Sophie Gornall shared the latest issue of "White Rose Global" which you can find here, with highlights from schools around the world. Great stuff.

It feels like for the last few months, I have had a regular "fly the flag for Maths" feature, which I am more than happy to see grow if others want to share insights too ;)

? A good read from Geoff Barton reflecting on recent discussions around #Reading Aloud and differing perspectives discussing the differing benefits of reading and listening. I'd encourage you to read Geoff's comments here first, but as he said, the conversation is somewhat synthesised into this article " Ministers urged to add audiobooks to England’s new schools curriculum" which you can read here. I do support the perspective that reading isn't the same as listening, but it's a valuable pathway that can be helpful for disengaged learners and is just more accessible at times....as many adult Podcast listeners will agree. Certainly can't be a zero sum choice.

? A reflective piece from the always insightful John Sibbald "Leadership - looking out of the window or looking in the mirror?" on the topic of #Edtech and #digital integration. I'm not spoiling the read, by sharing a closing perpsective that "We often consider the English curriculum to be backward, out of date and not preparing learners for the challenges ahead. To me this is a given. Sometimes the answer to a problem lies closer than we think. If we think through complex issues, tune out from the EdTech noise and apply some ‘hard graft creative’ thinking we can be true innovators creating unique solutions." Have a read here.

? Cora Yang share her latest project: SAFE: Evaluating Student-Facing AI Platforms. She explained that "In an era where digital safety and inclusive education are more important than ever, Dalton Flanagan and I developed the S.A.F.E. Framework to help educators and tech innovators quickly assess AI platforms. This tool evaluates platforms on four key areas—Security, Accessibility, Facilitation, and Ethics—using a simple three-tier system: Green (full compliance), Yellow (partial compliance), and Red (non-compliance)." There are a few alternatives out there already but this resonated so am happy to signpost as one for consideration. Take a look here.

? Mark Anderson FCCT was keen to remind us of the environmental impact of unnecessary Ai use, asking "???? ?????? ???????? ???????????? ???????????? ???? ???? ???????????? ???????????? ???? ???????????????" "I've shared previously about the large amount of water required to run a single query on a Large Language Model (LLM), roughly 500ml of water per query. So, who has Gemini turned on in Google Search by default? Is that necessary, and what's the impact?" worth a peak here.

? Balancing the above entry, Anna Artemyeva shared an "Easily understand Google for Education AI offering" with this brochure, Transforming Education with Gemini, which you can download here.

? Dr Mike Perkins shared a really interesting article and video of him (or is it) titled "To Deepfake or not to deepfake: Higher Education Stakeholders perceptions and intentions towards synthetic media". Using the UTAUT2 technology acceptance model, they wanted to see what HE stakeholders thought about the impacts of Deepfakes, and whether they planned on using them in their own practices. Well worth a watch and read here.

? Following a similar(ish) theme, Miriam Scott shared her article "Deepfakes in schools. What’s Real, what’s not, and why It matters" saying "Misinformation isn’t a new challenge for schools, but deepfakes have taken it to another level. As AI-generated videos, images, and even voices become more sophisticated, distinguishing between what’s real and what’s not is becoming a core skill, not just for students, but for educators as well. This isn’t about fearmongering. Schools don’t need to panic, but we do need to adapt." You can read it here.

? A "big read" and share from John Mikton who explained that "a group of us- International school educators from around the world were bought together to collaborate and explore the next steps in using Generative AI to support neurodiverse learners. The white paper highlights opportunities and key considerations for schools and educators when using GenAI tools in this context. "Where are we now? What tensions might we need to manage as we learn?" You can read "GenAI And Neurodiversity: Where are we now? What tensions might we need to manage as we learn?" with Next Frontier Inclusion from here.

? Anthropic have been super busy, with them introducing Claude Code, an agentic coding tool that lets developers delegate engineering tasks to Claude directly from their terminal. Agentic Ai is all the buzz right now, but i do think the Claude approach has real potential and in my humble opinion, has always been the strongest on code generation. Anyway, you can find out more here. Or just watch this handy Youtube Video explainer.

? Another international one from Clara Lin Hawking saying "Wowza. OpenAI is set to work with Estonia’s government on the world’s first initiative to integrate ChatGPT Edu into a national education system. The collaboration is a bold move!" Have a read of "Estonia and OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to schools nationwide" from here.

? This is a complete change of direction, but it is important too and linked to the activity level in school for children. Laura McInerney said "Having written recently about children moving/walking less in their daily lives, this feels like it could be a consequence…" referencing the article "Primary-age child constipation rates up 60% in England" (More than 44,000 children were admitted to hospital with constipation last year, according to NHS figures that highlight the potentially serious health consequences of the condition.") Take a look here.

? Ethan Mollick said "This is the AI graph (above) that big companies (and many startups) haven’t yet absorbed. Models are getting both better and cheaper at very fast rate. You either need to skate towards where the puck is going, or else make a bet on when AI will hit a wall. Don’t assume a static world." The graph shows how quickly this trend has advanced, mapping the capability of AI on the y axis and the logarithmically decreasing costs on the x axis. Have a read here.

? Shane Chowen shared his article "Functional skills for adults are too vital to give up on" for FE Week highlighting that "Adult literacy and numeracy rates are already woeful, let's not make them even worse by scrapping functional skills for adult apprentices". Shane commented "'The net result of these changes will likely be more people completing apprenticeships than would otherwise have done so. But those apprenticeships will be of lower quality than they could’ve been and prepare them less well for their future careers. That is not a trade-off we need to make.'" you can read the article here.

? Antoinette Hamilton shared a hugely compelling "100% of Children, 100% of the Time – The Leadership Shift That Makes It Possible" Unlocking the Power of Technology for Every Child. What if every child truly understood how they learn best? You definitely need to read this folks, from here. As Toni says "Technology is not a silver bullet—but when embedded thoughtfully, consistently, and equitably, it has the power to create access, unlock confidence, and transform learning experiences."

? A great article from Alex Gray titled "The Science and Art of Raising Resilient Children" introducing by saying "I explore how neuroscience, psychology, and emotional intelligence shape the way we nurture resilience in children. From the power of naming emotions (as Daniel Siegel suggests) to building agency through small daily habits, this piece dives into the science and art of raising happy, confident children. So, do you think understanding the brain makes a difference in parenting and teaching? Or is experience and intuition enough?" Well worth a look here.

? There are now 7 fab episodes of the "Join the Dots" #Podcast by Matt Jessop and my good self. Featuring Dan Fitzpatrick Mark Martin ?? John Sibbald Dave McPartlin Daniel Sawko Martyn Collins and Edmund Barnett-Ward - Do have a listen, subscribe and reach out if you want to join the conversation.

? Matthew Wemyss was focused on "Laying the Foundation: Getting AI Right in Schools" saying "I’ve been thinking a lot about where I can add the most value. After spending the past two years working with AI in education every day, I’ve seen the highs and the struggles. I know where things can go wrong, and more importantly, how to bring everything together so AI actually helps teachers and students in meaningful ways. When it comes to AI in schools, I see three key stages: Infrastructure, Incrementation, and Innovation." Well worth a read here.

? I am keen to share the output of this first gathering of "EDCOP" organised by Dan Fitzpatrick and Ian Phillips . The inaugural Education Conference of Parties is an ambitious movement tasked with aligning leading organisations and policymakers on preparing the education system for the challenges of this new age. We are forming a global COP for education. Find out more here at https://edcop.org/

? One from Lord Holmes who released a new AI Regulation Report, offering critical perspectives on how AI impacts different sectors in the UK, including education. You can download the full report from here. Feels like a good step in the right direction.

? Pasi Silander shared a new (free) "AI Guide for Teachers" including a chapter he contributed on "AI as an Epistemic Change in Education". It also features the now very familiar AIAS framework and plenty of other really informative topics. I went down a bit of a rabbit hole with this one, and I'm glad i did, it's an excellent resource and well worth your time to investigate from here. and, oops probably should have put this in my books section.

? Jonathan Boymal signposted Daniel T. Willingham’s "How to Teach Critical Thinking", commissioned by the NSW Department of Education , explores the cognitive science behind critical thinking and how it can be effectively taught in schools. "Willingham challenges the common belief that critical thinking is a general skill that can be taught in isolation. Instead, he argues that it is deeply domain-specific, relying heavily on content knowledge, and that teaching it requires an integrated, subject-based approach". Really helpful summary / signposting from Jonathan and link to the report. Well worth a read (when you have your thinking hats firmly on) from here.

? Well worth connecting with Arafeh Karimi who has been sharing some really interesting and challenging articles to get us thinking critically. Her most recent "Beyond Outdated AI Debates: 3 (Re)Frames to Shape the Future of AI in Education" is a great example. Instead of asking “How do we control AI?”, we should be asking: How does AI change how we engage with ideas? How does AI challenge how we work with knowledge? How does AI reshape—not replace—the role of teachers and learners?" Have a read here.

? A great read (as always) from John Dolman "The Evolving Landscape of Learning: Reconciling Digital Tools with Cognitive?Science" who starts "As a teacher watching the AI revolution unfold (and occasionally trying to guide it), I'm struck by how often we frame the discussion in absolute terms. "Handwriting is essential for learning!" or "Digital is the future!" (Both groups equally certain they're right, naturally...)Science actually tells us that handwriting creates unique neural patterns that enhance memory and learning (yes, there are actual brain scans showing this). But we also know that digital tools offer unprecedented capabilities for organizing, sharing, and accessing information. So why are we acting like we have to choose?" Well worth a read from here.

? My daughter often informs me of all the latest nuances around #QuantumComputing, this week Clara Lin Hawking also shared a more edu-specific analysis with her "Quantum Computing in Schools: Prepare for the Next Computing Revolution" saying "large language models alone are not the real challenge. The true disruptor is the breakneck pace at which technology is evolving. Today, quantum computing and supercomputing are forcing their way into the educational conversation. Quantum computers may not replace traditional learning tools overnight, but the signs are undeniable. The post quantum age is fast approaching, and the time for schools to prepare is now." Have a look here.

? It's always important to remain balanced and challenge new ideas, so this was a handy read from Dr Juergen Rudolph who shared that in his new editorial "Don’t believe the hype. AI myths and the need for a critical approach in higher education—we question the pervasive hype surrounding AI and generative AI." He explains that "Far from an all-powerful, self-governing force, AI depends on human ingenuity, vast (and often exploitative) labour, and large-scale data extraction. Despite bold claims of democratising learning and leveling societal disparities, these technologies often magnify existing inequalities, increase environmental pressure, and drive labour precarity. We also challenge the idea that the United States holds an insurmountable lead in AI, pointing to China’s rapid gains. Contrary to those who say AI will barely dent the job market, we argue that automation and GAI deepen economic divides." Well worth a read from here.

Another perspective of challenge was shared by Audrey Watters who shared her article "Automated Contempt" explaining (in the context of Linkedin) "Probably not the right place for me to share today’s newsletter, as i see so much full-throated embrace of AI here. Regardless. I wrote about the century-long fantasy of replacing teachers with machines, and the utter contempt for people demonstrated by those touting this vision in this moment." I, for one, have never seen this as a zero sum game, more Ai = less human, certainly in education the focus has to be AI where appropriate, to enable more human to human teaching, learning and nurture. Zoom out to the bigger picture though and Audrey highlights a few areas to really pause and reflect.. Do take a look here and have a read.

? A share from Andrew Perry , "Navigating the AI Landscape in Schools: Insights for Strategic Leaders" from COBIS - Council of British International Schools .."One of the most striking trends we’ve observed is the growing emphasis on rationalizing AI tools. Schools are moving away from adopting numerous disparate platforms and instead opting for a single, officially sanctioned tool." Interesting read here.

? The Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education, shared a new policy brief "Inclusive Practices as Positive Disruptors for System Change". This brief explores how inclusive education practices serve as catalysts for meaningful, systemic transformation in schools and communities worldwide.?By leveraging positive disruptive innovations, such as assistive technologies, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and inclusive sports, educators and policymakers can drive sustainable change. You can find the report here.

? An excellent read from Phillip Alcock with his "Digital Literacy as a Second Language: A Comprehensive Guide for Teachers" as he introduced, and many with empathise with "If you're reading this, you're probably feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the technology you're supposed to be using (and teaching) these days. Maybe you've mastered email and PowerPoint, maybe you know how to make some cool things in Gamma or create an AI chatbot which makes life less complicated, but now your school's talking about things like "digital citizenship", "AI literacy" and "cross-platform literacy." Don't worry - you're not alone in feeling like technology is running away from you." Take a handy and supportive step forward from here.

? And to wrap up, #DeclarationofInterest, I had to drop in news from my fab team at classroom.cloud with a big range of updates and new features in February to further support #OnlineSafety and #Safeguarding in schools around the world. You can find a full summary of features here, and most importantly, we will always make it free to trial for as long as is needed for any schools. #2025 Bett Award Winner

Have a watch of this handsome chap explaining it for you here.

#Events

Right, I have added a few new events this week most are free, so do take a look below:

?? Just a reminder, I am going to be speaking at the Toddle - Your Teaching Partner "School Leaders Meetup" at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London, next week on the 7th March. It might actually be a double booking with Ferdi at my side. It's going to be a great event and you can find out more (and book free) from here.

?? Are you interested in ??data analytics? ??Pedagogy? ?? Instruction? Then you will want to join Olly Lewis , Glenn Robbins and Mark Anderson FCCT for a fab webinar titled “Using data analytics to drive instruction.” It's on Tuesday 4th March at 4pm GMT, free and online. Find out more and book a slot here.

?? Also on the 4th March at 3-5PM, Jo Malone, FRSA shared that the The Foundation for Education Development have a seminar with Professor David Hopkins, Carl Ward and like-minded education leaders on ?? Unleashing Greatness ??. As Jo asked "With all the research on what works in education, why are standards still falling short? How can we create truly transformative learning experiences for students and educators?" This will be an inspiring discussion on what really drives lasting #schoolimprovement— and why great teaching must be at the heart of any real change. Find out more here.

?? "The future of assessment – what’s next?" is on the 1st April, 4-5pm GMT+1 - "As education evolves, so must the way we assess learning. Traditional examination models are increasingly being challenged, with digital tools, AI, and accessibility at the heart of the conversation. What does the future of assessment look like, and how can schools ensure fairness, effectiveness, and real-world readiness for students and how can we make it work with the technology we’ve got??Join our expert panel as we explore how technology is reshaping assessment. From digital exams and AI-driven marking to the importance of holistic assessment approaches that better prepare students for the future to the logistics required to make digital exams work." You can register for free from here.

?? Thanks to Simone Hirsch for the reminder, this is one for the Southern Hemisphere - AI in Education Sydney 2025 is coming soon, on March 14th, 1.45pm-7.30pm Sydney AEST both in person and online. It features Brett Salakas , Matthew Esterman ???? , Dr Nick Jackson and Chris Buswell , so let's face it, it will be bloomin' excellent. And yes, I will be sharing, via a screen rather than in person too. You can book your tickets from here.

?? A great event coming up for International School Leaders is from the Leading Your International School team, hosted in Foshan, China, from the 28-30 March. Euan MacLean shared a great summary here, and you can register now for the event from here. This is going to be a great coming together of international leaders.

?? NetSupport have a load of free webinars coming up all led by leading educators covering topics like "What does effective CPD look like?", "The future of assessment", "Using data analytics to drive instruction" and more. You can find them all here.

?? The EDSAFE AI Alliance , Common Sense Media , aiEDU.org and the The Tech Interactive announced that National AI Literacy Day will take place on March 28, 2025. This nationwide event will engage communities across the U.S. in exploring the critical question: “What is AI?”This day will engage students, educators, parents, and community members in discussions and activities focused on artificial intelligence and its impact on our world. They are also seeking support from partners and affiliates to make this a truly impactful event! Find out more here.

?? The fab team at the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) have announced their super popular "Curriculum Conference 2025" taking place on Thursday, 13 March 2025, at No.11 Cavendish Square, London. Find out more and register from here.

?? Check out the bottom of this newsletter, I'd love to come and join your event to speak, join a panel discussion or facilitate the day. Just saying ;)

#Books

I've updated my #Edu, #Ai and #EdTech recommended list that you can see above with loads of additional books, take a look and see if any could find a home on your reading list. Al's Book List.

??Courtesy of a great recommendation by Dr Will Van Reyk for "Life in Three Dimensions: How Curiosity, Exploration, and Openness to Experience Create a Psychologically Rich Life" by Shigehiro Oishi with Will saying "The book presents a compelling third approach to a good life—psychological richness—alongside the more traditional focus on happiness and meaning. As the author sums up at the end of the book, “A psychologically rich life is a life with twists and turns, stops, detours, and turning points; a dramatic and eventful life instead of a familiar and cozy one; a life with complexity and multiplicity; a life of expeditus, or spontaneity, rather than a life of deliberatio, or careful deliberation; a life of long, winding journey rather than a simple and straightforward one." You can read Will's review from here, or grab a copy of the book from here.

?? Julie Shutie shared a book recommended to her by Dr Mathilda Joubert "The Principal's Playbook on Instructional Leadership: 23 Things That Matter Most for Improving Student", by Josh McLaurin "Educators and school leaders need support and guidance to build successful schools and ensure they meet the needs of ALL students. The Principals Playbook is specifically designed to support principals, assistant principals, instructional leaders, school leadership, and aspiring leaders. The Principals Playbook is dedicated to helping train, grow, and coach the next generation of educational and instructional leadership." Take a look here.

?? Damian Eke shared that "Trustworthy AI: African Perspectives" has just been published. The book explores African interpretations of Trustworthy AI and its component requirements. These interpretations provide reasoned African understandings of how to consider Trustworthy AI systems in African contexts. The aim is to provide practical and theoretical insights that can allow the operationalisation of African values and principles in AI design and deployment. It provides stakeholders (policymakers, industry players, civil society, and citizens) with an African-centric approach to AI governance. Contributions from Emma Ruttkamp-Bloem , Seydina M. Ndiaye , Michael Zimba , Angella Ndaka Ph.D. , Maha Jouini , Ayomide Owoyemi, MD, PhD , Muhammad Adamu and many others. It is published as Open Access and you can download your digital copy from here.

?? Michael Chiles FCCT shared that "Teacher Hacks Languages" by Silvia Bastow FCCT and Sinead Moxham is now available for pre-order. You can get in the queue from here.

???? Have you pre-ordered your copy of "The Awkward Questions in Education" yet ? We all know how expensive Dog Treats are, don't we? So I need a bit of help on this one ?? Please take a moment to take a look, and hopefully, it will pique your interest and encourage a click.

All of the above, as always, are now on my virtual bookshelf of recommended reads you can find right here.

Ok, I think that's enough for this week. I'm pooped, sore and got to go and talk Digital to grown-ups ;)

Keep sharing the love (and resources) folks, make time to check in with colleagues, offer a smile and remember, we are all part of an an amazing #PLN who will always have your back.

Take care and big love from me and the pooch ;)

Al & Ferdi.

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