Noticing Robinsons are still playing *that* advert. Have not bought from them since they did, nor will I.

'In 2020 leaders took collaboration into their own hands providing the civic leadership that ensured they did all they could collectively to reach young people isolated by the pandemic in more ways than one' https://schoolsweek.co.uk/remembering-how-we-managed-covid-can-help-send-challenge/

Remembering how we managed Covid can help SEND challenge

Collaboration between teachers and schools boosts everyone but we risk backsliding to a culture of competition and compliance

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A pleasant coincidence that two conversations I had before Christmas have aligned to feature in the top two education news stories of the last week. So grateful to be able to have a voice and that it resonates or helps in the overall discussions. Both available in @tesmagazine.bsky.social

I would move. But sadly I am unable. #BoxingDay

‘Their resilience is not just necessary through circumstance; it is a reflection of a deep sense of purpose’: the determination of teachers in Ukraine is an inspiration to us all, writes @carolinebarlow.bsky.social

A powerful end-of-term reminder that education gives us hope

With the tiring autumn term coming to an end, Caroline Barlow says the determination of teachers in Ukraine to keep delivering education in their war-ravaged country should be an inspiration to us all

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Pleased to be able to contribute to the SEND reform conversation today, alongside some giants of the inclusion agenda. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/conversati...

Conversation on 'local' SEND reform principle with the Schools Minister

Join the Schools Minister and a panel of experts for a live online discussion as part of a series of events focussed on SEND reform.

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Thanks to @tesmagazine.bsky.social for sharing the resilience and hope offered by our Ukrainian colleagues.🇺🇦 www.tes.com/magazine/lea...

A powerful end-of-term reminder that education gives us hope

With the tiring autumn term coming to an end, Caroline Barlow says the determination of teachers in Ukraine to keep delivering education in their war-ravaged country should be an inspiration to us all

tes.com

This is excellent and a great follow on from dialogue yesterday: schoolsweek.co.uk/the-real-sen...

The real SEND story behind the OBR shock

One trust leader calls for caution over shock estimates of the potential impact of SEND funding

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You can reduce the number of AHT at secondary imho but unless the number of roles schools have to play is reduced then all that will happen is they will be replaced with more TLRs.

Schools Week@schoolsweek.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Ministers have suggested rising numbers of assistant heads could be the place to target cost-cutting as schools are forced to make savings to fund future teacher pay rises. So what’s behind the rise, and is a cut do-able? schoolsweek.co.uk/can-schools-...

Such a welcome opportunity to be positive about the changes coming our way. Thank you to the #CAR Team and @beckyfrancis.bsky.social www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

Why this curriculum review is a rare thing the sector should savour

After years of policy turbulence, we finally have an evidence-based blueprint for change that trusts teachers as the experts, writes MAT chief executive Dan Morrow

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Autumn in St James Park. Taking time. 🍂

I am very much looking forward to this alongside co-chair @keziah70.bsky.social

@headsroundtable.bsky.social · 12mo ago

HTRT Assemble! Today Roundtable meets to discuss what’s going on in the system, what’s not going on and where our energies are best directed. #education #leadership #HTRT

Year 11 here. Not saying there haven’t been times, especially in the last 3 years, the exit hasn’t looked highly attractive but this is a job where with the right team, support and mission you can make a huge difference. #bestjobintheworld (mostly!)

Schools Week@schoolsweek.bsky.social · last yr.

New government retention analysis has revealed one third of secondary headteachers now leave their roles within three years of appointment schoolsweek.co.uk/retention-1-...

Great Day, great atmosphere. Twickenham was ‘all in’ and loud! #RugbyWorldCup #RWC2025 #RedRoses

Looking forward to discussing this research, sustainability of high quality leadership is a challenge and a priority.

Toby Greany@tobygreany.bsky.social · last yr.

We launched our UK Survey report from the #esrc Sustainable School Leadership research project today. Big important findings on leaders' work (& workloads), well-being, career journeys & plans, professional learning, views on school contexts/ cultures & more! www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/gro...

Thank you to @carolinebarlow.bsky.social for this lovely review of @ensermark.bsky.social & @greeborunner.bsky.social ’s new book! 📘 “A powerful body of wisdom” to help you start off the new school year right. #HowDoTheyDoIt? is available exclusively via our website – find out more: buff.ly/3K6qYvp

Well this is mighty fine company I’m keeping here! Well done @greeborunner.bsky.social and @ensermark.bsky.social!

Mark Enser@ensermark.bsky.social · last yr.

The fiercesomely impressive @carolinebarlow.bsky.social - who taught me so much over the years.

Just this. Well done everyone, we’ve earned this time.

Something I never thought I’d say out loud: I’ve written a book! 📖 It’s called #CalmLeadership and it’s coming out in October 2025, published by the incredible team at Crown House Publishing. #CalmLeadership #LeadershipMatters #EducationLeadership #Headteacher #Wellbeing

There are some good people on this list. 👏👏 #MATReferenceGroup www.tes.com/magazine/new...

I do enjoy it when @jonnyuttley.bsky.social writes like this; it’s strong, passionate and - I believe- it’s right! #beststartinlfe www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

Why ‘Best Start’ is a fresh start in tackling disadvantage

The government’s updated Sure Start approach should be embraced by schools as the right way to address educational inequality, argues Jonny Uttley

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This is potentially game changing for families. The support they need, used to have, and have missed ….. finally some extra support to alleviate the gaps that schools have been stretched too thin trying to fill. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Family hubs to open in every council in England

Government says £500m plan aims to support an extra half a million more children.

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Honour to be asked & absolutely loved being part of a double act with @keziah70.bsky.social as well as hearing the support there is from @cmckinnellmp.bsky.social and DfE - thank you for a great afternoon @ascl-uk.bsky.social

Pepe Di’Iasio @pepediiasio.bsky.social · last yr.

A room full of energy and great expectations for the year ahead. @ascl-uk.bsky.social New Headteachers Conference. Brilliant to hear from @keziah70.bsky.social @carolinebarlow.bsky.social @cmckinnellmp.bsky.social

Looking forward to meeting people and speaking at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social New Headteachers conference today alongside @keziah70.bsky.social

It was great to talk to @ttradioofficial.bsky.social on Friday about headship, leadership, the pipeline into the profession and @headsroundtable.bsky.social - do have a listen! www.podbean.com/eas/pb-wfwys...

Congratulations to all from our sector receiving honours. It is great to see any and all efforts to restore our profession to a respected and valued pillar in both individual children and families lives but also the significant contribution to our wider collective benefit. 👏👏

The one where I had fun talking about headship, leadership, @headsroundtable.bsky.social and the pipeline into the profession. I'm listening to Teachers Talk Radio | The Headteacher's Survival Kit: The Morning Break with Carl Smith on Podbean, check it out! www.podbean.com/wlei/pb-wfwy...

You know you’ve got a good one when….. He realises he is mansplaining the opening of a window to you over the phone and stops to admonish himself! ❤️

“This is a credible attempt to regain control of the growth narrative.” Leading economist Mohamed El-Erian gives his assessment of the Spending Review, but warns: “for it to work, you need the private sector to buy in - quickly.” #Newsnight

Love love love this from @helenamarsh.bsky.social, well written and spot on in terms of one of the most fulfilling aspects of being a Headteacher. www.tes.com/magazine/lea...

The joy of creating a school culture where staff thrive

For our series in which headteachers outline what makes the job so rewarding, Helena Marsh explains why helping staff to grow and develop is so gratifying

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