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With the announcements on SEND training and capital investment, this is our take on the strong steps taken so far and the potential pitfalls ahead. headteachersroundtable.wordpress.com/2026/01/17/s...
Stepping onto the SEND rollercoaster
A DfE announcement on Friday, marked another step towards the forthcoming SEND reforms. It follows National SEND Conversation panels and release of capital funding before Christmas, setting out pla…
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The removal of the two-child benefit cap in today’s Budget is to be applauded – but Rachel Reeves' funding plans leave massive uncertainty over school budgets going forward, writes Caroline Barlow of @headsroundtable.bsky.social
Budget 2025 falls short for schools – despite some positives
A co-chair of the Headteachers' Roundtable considers chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget announcement today and what it will mean for the schools sector
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End of term and time to reflect and rest, for HTRT it’s been a busy year. We are very grateful for all the support and collaboration. Thank you, the work continues. #leadership #education headteachersroundtable.wordpress.com
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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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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
This is huge. Retention of quality staff is vital for young people… a massive step in the right direction. x.com/schoolsweek/...
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Join us for a free online webinar this week looking to unblock the equity pipeline into headship. Join us by signing up here: lnkd.in/eMZKAf48 - the zoom link will be emailed to you. @bameednetwork.bsky.social @headsroundtable.bsky.social
Delighted to partner with @womened.bsky.social and @bameednetwork.bsky.social on this essential free webinar.
WomenEd@womened.bsky.social · 11mo agoJoin us for a free online webinar this week looking to unblock the equity pipeline into headship. Join us by signing up here: lnkd.in/eMZKAf48 - the zoom link will be emailed to you. @bameednetwork.bsky.social @headsroundtable.bsky.social
Looking forward to discussing this research, sustainability of high quality leadership is a challenge and a priority.
Toby Greany@tobygreany.bsky.social · 11mo agoWe 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...
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...
Sustainable School Leadership: Comparing Approaches to the Training, Supply and Retention of Senior School Leaders Across the UK - The University of Nottingham
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Toby Greany@tobygreany.bsky.social · 11mo agoWe 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...
A balanced and sensible perspective on the new Ofsted framework from our friends at @headsroundtable.bsky.social
Headteachers' Roundtable
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Our statement in response to #ofsted ‘s new handbook and report cards: emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
HTRT Statement on Ofsted’s New Inspection Handbook
Headteachers Roundtable welcome the revisions that have been made to the initial school inspection proposals. We are pleased that Ofsted have engaged with a range of stakeholders and that this enga…
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Excellent from @vicgoddard.bsky.social echoing many of my own experiences
Jon Severs@jonsevers.bsky.social · 11mo ago"He told me, 'Sir, people like me don’t get those grades. That’s for them, not us.'" Really powerful piece from @vicgoddard.bsky.social on white working class boys and how we help those who struggle see school as somewhere they belong www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Really positive article from our own @vicgoddard.bsky.social here: www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Bridget Phillipson is right to focus on the plight of the white working class
But real change will only come with proper policies that look at creating structural change to ensure all in education believe they can succeed, says Vic Goddard
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Absolutely brilliant from @evelynforde1.bsky.social and essential reading for all: www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Education’s BAME inclusion efforts must go deeper
Evelyn Forde explains why education needs to do more to ensure the voices, experiences and insights of people of colour are embedded in education - not seen as add-ons
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‘Let’s not imagine that because there’s a change of government, a utopian horizon arrived’: @headsroundtable.bsky.social co-chairs on why frontline insights remain vital to policy reform
How Headteachers’ Roundtable is refocusing for the Labour era
Co-chairs of the headteachers’ group tell Dan Worth why, despite a change in government, the need to ensure the voice of those leading schools is heard is as vital as ever
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Wishing all those school leaders heading in to download KS5 results the very best of luck - and here’s hoping for strong WiFi.
Thanks Jill for referencing my piece in the TES and also the work of Helena Marsh. Both of us have advocated for women leaders to be listened to at a national level as part of @womened.bsky.social communities and @headsroundtable.bsky.social
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Jill Berry@jillberry102.bsky.social · last yr.My new blog post this week: on Women in school leadership. Please share? Thank you! jillberry102.blog/2025/08/02/w...
All our thoughts today are with the leaders, staff, students and families of Minehead Middle School. Take care of each other and know support is out there for you if needed.
A week ago we had the privilege of hosting panels and presenting at @educationfest.bsky.social thanks to @shanemann.bsky.social and team. Huge thanks to all who engaged with us and made it such a special experience.
Our own @jonnyuttley.bsky.social writing about this important and transformative policy: 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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An important collaboration between @womened.bsky.social @headsroundtable.bsky.social @bameednetwork.bsky.social and @cstvoice.bsky.social to address inequities in education. Sign up here: emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
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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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...
The Headteacher's Survival Kit: The Morning Break with Carl Smith
Listen to this fascinating chat between two experienced school heads about how to survive and thrive in the role. This is great listening for anyone interested in being a school leader and what its li...
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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...
The Headteacher's Survival Kit: The Morning Break with Carl Smith
Listen to this fascinating chat between two experienced school heads about how to survive and thrive in the role. This is great listening for anyone interested in being a school leader and what its li...
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