Adam Woodward

@adamjames317.bsky.social

⭐️AHT with a love of all things curriculum and T&L. ⭐️ 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Father to two boys. ⭐️📚Wrote something for TES. ⭐️ All views are my own etc…

New blog! Part 2 of ‘Two roles, one mission’ ‘…when pupils can see the strength of collaboration between adults, they begin to trust the structures around them. That trust forms the foundation for every other element of support.’ moderncassie.blogspot.com/2025/04/part...

Part two: Two roles, One mission (Practical strategies)

This is the second blog in a two-part series exploring how SENCos and school leaders can work in deeper, more strategic alignment to lead in...

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1. As a male primary school teacher in leadership, you know that there are certain expectations, especially juggling the demands of a full-time class and senior roles. Add fatherhood to the mix, and life becomes a delicate balancing act—rewarding, yes, but a constant whirlwind of responsibilities.

I feel like I have neglected new books for the last 12 months. Something I always loved was children’s books but haven’t picked up anything new recently. Can I get some recommendations of quality books (KS2) that have been released in the last year?

Leadership can be lonely. The weight on leaders shoulders can be heavy with any burdens that they have being ones they feel they shouldn't share. However, leadership IS a privilege and provides OPPORTUNITY! The opportunity to develop and shape a community! A thread of hope 1/4:

Queuing up for a ride at Efteling and the boy is 3cm too short… thought I’d try and sneak him on… all strapped in and ready to go when he calls the man over and asks him to check… 🙈 damn his honesty 🤣🙈

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The memory is incredible… I’m seeing McFly tonight - haven’t listened to them for about 15ish years… loved them during the uni days (20 years ago!) This morning I thought I’d listen to a couple of songs - that first chord and I knew every word, every key change! Amazing! 😍