@andymchugh.bsky.social Thanks for the follow👍 Are you still operating the WriterMatch platform? I tried to sign up but got an error message. 🤔

#EduSky This may be of interest to new Heads 👍

Headteacher Update@headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 3w ago

Starting a new headship? What should your priorities be in those crucial first three months? @alanshields.bsky.social explores the importance of relationship-building, listening, triangulating evidence & introducing change at the right pace: buff.ly/ngU03mz #schools #education #leadership

Starting a new headship? What should your priorities be in those crucial first three months? @alanshields.bsky.social explores the importance of relationship-building, listening, triangulating evidence & introducing change at the right pace: buff.ly/ngU03mz #schools #education #leadership

If you are starting a new #Headship, or know someone who is, this may be of interest to you. Thanks, as always, to @lisashieldsht.bsky.social for helping to refine my ideas. #Leadership #Education @headteacherupdate.bsky.social

Headteacher Update@headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 3w ago

Starting a new headship? What should your priorities be in those crucial first three months? @alanshields.bsky.social explores the importance of relationship-building, listening, triangulating evidence & introducing change at the right pace: buff.ly/ngU03mz #schools #education #leadership

#AI is changing how parents raise concerns with #schools & complaints are getting longer, faster, more complex. School leaders: how do you respond calmly, stay in control & protect staff time? Practical advice from @alanshields.bsky.social buff.ly/D1esS5O #education #edusky

Happy ‘end of term’ to all my teacher friends and parents with school aged kids… it’s been a bit of a slog but you’ve made it. Special thoughts to those of you who are moving on to a new chapter / have kids who are moving on to a new chapter. 🌞 ‘Leavers Song’ by Allan Ahlberg

#AI is changing how parents raise concerns with #schools & complaints are getting longer, faster, more complex. School leaders: how do you respond calmly, stay in control & protect staff time? Practical advice from @alanshields.bsky.social buff.ly/D1esS5O #education #edusky

How to deal with AI-generated parental complaints - Headteacher Update

How school leaders can manage AI-generated parental complaints with calm, control and clear policies.

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May be of interest to anyone who deals with #Complaints. Thanks, as always, to @lisashieldsht.bsky.social for helping to refine my ideas.

Headteacher Update@headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 3mo ago

#AI is changing how parents raise concerns with #schools & complaints are getting longer, faster, more complex. School leaders: how do you respond calmly, stay in control & protect staff time? Practical advice from @alanshields.bsky.social buff.ly/D1esS5O #education #edusky

School improvement plans can drive change – or drain capacity. Experienced head @alanshields.bsky.social shares four key questions to help leaders plan, implement & evaluate improvement that really works for staff & pupils: buff.ly/OKjVQmf #schools #education

School improvement plans: Four key questions - Headteacher Update

Practical guidance for headteachers on writing, implementing and evaluating school improvement plans that drive impact.

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School improvement plans can drive change – or drain capacity. Experienced head @alanshields.bsky.social shares four key questions to help leaders plan, implement & evaluate improvement that really works for staff & pupils: buff.ly/OKjVQmf #schools #education

School improvement plans: Four key questions - Headteacher Update

Practical guidance for headteachers on writing, implementing and evaluating school improvement plans that drive impact.

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cdn.artichokehq.com/teachprimary... A wee article in here by me about preparing for interviews… and lots of good articles, too. 😉 Thanks to @lisashieldsht.bsky.social for helping to refine my ideas. #interviews @charleytp.bsky.social @teachprimarymag.bsky.social

Teach Primary - Issue 20.4

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School improvement plans can drive change – or drain capacity. Experienced head @alanshields.bsky.social shares four key questions to help leaders plan, implement & evaluate improvement that really works for staff & pupils: buff.ly/OKjVQmf #schools #education

School improvement plans: Four key questions - Headteacher Update

Practical guidance for headteachers on writing, implementing and evaluating school improvement plans that drive impact.

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May be of interest to all the Heads and DHTs out there. #schoolimprovement Thanks, as always, to @lisashieldsht.bsky.social for helping to refine my ideas.

Headteacher Update@headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 5mo ago

School improvement plans can drive change – or drain capacity. Experienced head @alanshields.bsky.social shares four key questions to help leaders plan, implement & evaluate improvement that really works for staff & pupils: buff.ly/OKjVQmf #schools #education

Do you want to step-up to school headship? From navigating applications to preparing for interviews & showing authentic #leadership, this guide from @alanshields.bsky.social offers practical advice for aspiring heads on making the perfect application: buff.ly/vNNIFPN #schools

Applying for headship roles: Dos and don’ts - Headteacher Update

Guidance for aspiring headteachers on applications, interviews and presenting your authentic leadership.

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Thinking about your first headship? Deciding when you’re ready is tough, but asking the right questions makes it clearer. From resilience to readiness @alanshields.bsky.social considers how we know when the time is right to take on the top job in #schools: buff.ly/W63Trf8 #education #leadership

Aspiring leaders: Are you ready to apply to your first headship? - Headteacher Update

How to judge if you're ready for headship, build resilience, and plan your next career move.

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Hopefully this will be helpful to anyone thinking about #Headship Special thanks, as always, to @lisashieldsht.bsky.social for helping to refine my ideas.

Headteacher Update@headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Do you want to step-up to school headship? From navigating applications to preparing for interviews & showing authentic #leadership, this guide from @alanshields.bsky.social offers practical advice for aspiring heads on making the perfect application: buff.ly/vNNIFPN #schools

Do you want to step-up to school headship? From navigating applications to preparing for interviews & showing authentic #leadership, this guide from @alanshields.bsky.social offers practical advice for aspiring heads on making the perfect application: buff.ly/vNNIFPN #schools

Applying for headship roles: Dos and don’ts - Headteacher Update

Guidance for aspiring headteachers on applications, interviews and presenting your authentic leadership.

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May be of interest if you are thinking about #headship or interested in #schoolleadership. Thanks, as always to @lisashieldsht.bsky.social for helping to pull this together.

Headteacher Update@headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Thinking about your first headship? Deciding when you’re ready is tough, but asking the right questions makes it clearer. From resilience to readiness @alanshields.bsky.social considers how we know when the time is right to take on the top job in #schools: buff.ly/W63Trf8 #education #leadership

A little ‘interview’ with yours truly in Teach Primary magazine this month… and lots of interesting articles, too! 😉 #education #teaching @teachprimarymag.bsky.social @charleytp.bsky.social cdn.artichokehq.com/teachprimary...

Teach Primary - Issue 20.3

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Are visual timetables in your school really supporting pupils – or have they become wallpaper in the classroom? @seainclusion.bsky.social presents a practical guide on making them purposeful, consistent & supportive for SEND pupils: buff.ly/G2JoDdm #inclusion #teaching #schools #edusky

Supporting SEND: A guide to using visual timetables - Headteacher Update

How visual timetables reduce anxiety, support SEN pupils and boost independence across the school day.

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It's #WorldDownSyndromeDay on 21st March. 65% of pupils with Down syndrome now attend mainstream schools. Here, Dr Becky Baxter from Down Syndrome UK suggests evidence‑informed strategies for helping pupils with Down syndrome learn…

Down syndrome and school – How to support pupils

Try these practical, evidence‑informed strategies at school to help pupils with Down Syndrome to learn alongside their peers

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Some really interesting and challenging thoughts, here. 🤔

Tes magazine@tesmagazine.bsky.social · 6mo ago

'Arguably, setting only really benefits the teacher': a trust CEO argues that banning setting would enhance outcomes for students – and the skill sets of teachers

Fascinating and challenging day in @northlanarkshire.gov.uk focusing on #KeepingthepromiseTogether Lots of agencies working together to ensure that we continue to do better for our #Careexperienced young people. @thepromise.scot

This atrocity happened during the last few days of my final placement as a student teacher in Glasgow. For thirty years, if I have ever struggled for motivation, I have thought about those poor children, their teacher and families. My thoughts and prayers are with them today. 🙏

All On The Board@allontheboard.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Remembering the Angels of Dunblane and their teacher on the 30th anniversary of that tragic day. Thoughts, love and prayers to their families, friends and everybody affected. #Dunblane #DunblaneMassacre #30Years

Lesson observations can be stressful for all involved. However, these three simple steps can take some of the heat off… | via @alanshields.bsky.social

Lesson observation – Evidence-based strategies for growth and reflection

Two teachers delve into where we're going wrong with lesson observations and offer practical strategies for improvement...

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Sign up for the free @headteacherupdate.bsky.social bulletin: Every Thursday. Latest #primary #education best practice advice, case studies, #resources, #podcasts, #webinars, free downloads, news analysis & blogs. Practical advice to help your #leadership & your #schools buff.ly/49MQVRT #edusky

This is a great way to keep way to stay on top of, and get insight into, all things pertaining to #scottisheducation

Henry Hepburn@henryhepburn.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Thanks Alan - much appreciated! Details on how to sign up to all of the free email Tes newsletters are here: www.tes.com/magazine/new...

A guide to effective & collegiate lesson observations: What makes lesson observations effective in primary #schools & how can leaders manage stress & workload for #teachers? @alanshields.bsky.social shares practical strategies for clarity, partnership & progress:

A guide to effective and collegiate lesson observations - Headteacher Update

Discover what effective lesson observations look like in primary schools and how leaders can reduce stress and workload

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May be of interest to my ‘teacher’ friends. As always, thanks to @lisashieldsht.bsky.social for helping to refine my ideas. @headteacherupdate.bsky.social #education #learningandteaching #schoolimprovement

Headteacher Update@headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 7mo ago

A guide to effective & collegiate lesson observations: What makes lesson observations effective in primary #schools & how can leaders manage stress & workload for #teachers? @alanshields.bsky.social shares practical strategies for clarity, partnership & progress: buff.ly/vI2eA44

cdn.artichokehq.com/teachprimary... Have a little piece in here about lesson observations (pg.34). Thanks to @lisashieldsht.bsky.social for helping refine my ideas. @teachprimarymag.bsky.social @charleytp.bsky.social #education #teaching

Teach Primary - Issue 20.2

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