In busy leadership roles, it’s easy to become insular and ignore outside opportunities – but that risks schools missing out on numerous benefits, says @michaelsgreen.bsky.social

More high praise for @greeborunner.bsky.social & @ensermark.bsky.social’s new “indispensable companion” from @michaelsgreen.bsky.social! #HowDoTheyDoIt? is both a celebration of the incredible work happening in schools every day and a guide into what we can all learn from them. 📚: buff.ly/TEn9ZXR

📺 'For anyone involved in education, and especially for those training the next generation of secondary-school teachers, it should be mandatory viewing' @michaelsgreen.bsky.social schoolsweek.co.uk/24-hours-in-...

Why does the DfE insist on dropping reams of new guidance on schools as the school year is coming to an end? @michaelsgreen.bsky.social calls for a different approach to protect teachers' and leaders' wellbeing

🚨 Highly recommend looking at the range of updated #SEND resources, published by @EducEndowFoundn. These practical resources specifically focus on SEND in mainstream classes ⏬️ educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/blog #SENDCO #Inclusion #Edusky #SchoolLeaders #SchoolLeadership

🚨 This 'state of the nation' report - Education at the Crossroads: Shaping a system that works for everyone - was published today & is a MUST read for all leaders working in education. Lots to ponder. Link to report ⏬️ fed.education/fednationaledu…#eduskyk#schoolleadershipi#Schoolleadersrs

🚨 Great blog by the Education Policy Institute - No room for battle of the sexes: Why boys AND girls matter. Some really concerning findings. Highly recommend reading epi.org.uk/publications... #mentalhealth #attainmentgap #wellbeing #safeguarding #belonging #edusky

Really good to see the policy statement today from @ofcom.bsky.social regarding protecting children from online harm. Important that school leaders are familiar with this: www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safet... #OnlineSafety #Ofcom #InternetSafety #Schoolleadership #safeguarding #DSL

The latest DfE update for academies has been published today. Some useful information contained within the update. Link below: www.gov.uk/government/p... #Academies #MATs #SchoolLeaders #SchoolLeadership #DfE #EducationPolicy #SchoolPolicy #Edusky

🚨🚨The DfE has today published 3 sets of guidance (for HTs, Mentors & Induction Tutors) related to supporting Early career Teachers. Important that school leaders become familiar with this guidance: www.gov.uk/government/p... #TeacherInduction #EarlyCareerTeacher #ECT

Easter egg boxes these days are very bland & samey. As a 1980s child, I can still remember the excitement of getting eggs in boxes of different shapes & sizes with my favourite TV characters on. What was your favourite Easter egg as a child? #Easter2025 #Easter #EasterEgg

An important reminder that if you are finding things tough and need someone to talk to; you are not alone. @samaritans.bsky.social are here over the Easter weekend ☎️

🚨 The @educationgovuk have today updated the Section 128 list of those individuals prohibited from managing or governing schools. 35 individuals are currently on the list You can access the full list of individuals here: ⏬️ www.gov.uk/government/c... #governance #schoolgovernance #schoolleaders

If you work with pupils with SEND, I'd strongly recommend reading #BeeWell's new research exploring the wellbeing of SEND pupils in mainstream schools across 14 local authorities: beewellprogramme.org/research/publi… #SENDN#PupilWellbeingn#Wellbeingn#MentalHealtht#SENDCOC#Inclusiono##eduskyky

A useful reminder from @evidencebasededu.bsky.social of 5 key principles for the design and use of retrieval practice in your classroom by @katejonesteach.bsky.social. Well worth reading: evidencebased.education/retrieval-pr... #retrieval #classroom #teaching #edusky #curriculum

🚨 Really important policy paper on cyber security that MAT Trustees / risk and audit committee members should be aware of: www.gov.uk/government/p... #cybersecurity #digital

Read the Secretary of State’s speech that was delivered today at the Festival of Childhood ⬇️ www.gov.uk/government/s... #Childhood #EarlyYears #Nursery

🚨The DfE has today published the #PupilPremium allocations and conditions of grant information for 2026-26. You can find this information for your school here: ⬇️ www.gov.uk/government/p... #SchoolLeaders #SchoolLeadership #SchoolFunding

Really interesting article in @schoolsweek.bsky.social, shining a light on what some secondary schools are doing to support the 'forgotten third' of GCSE pupils in England do not achieve a grade 4 in English and maths. #secondary #GCSE schoolsweek.co.uk/the-schools-...

The 2025/26 inspection list for SIAMS has been published. Please remember that a school's presence on the list is not a guarantee of inspection. You can see the full list here ⏬️ www.nse.org.uk/statutory-in... #SIAMS #Inspection #SchoolLeadership

The @EducEndowFoundn have published updated guidance today on the deployment of Teaching Assistants - well worth a look! educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev... #TeachingAssistants #TAs #schoolleaders #schoolleadership

The DWP's impact assessment has been published today regarding the proposed changes to health & disability benefits and it is very concerning. 50,000 more children will be plunged into poverty as a result of these changes. That is disgraceful. #SpringStatement #childpoverty #poverty #rachelreeves

🚨Interesting report published on how schools & Trusts have used their pupil premium & recovery premium funding. Also explores the impact of the spending. If you oversee pupil premium this is a must read. www.gov.uk/government/p... #PupilPremium #Disadvantaged #PP #SchoolLeaders

‼️ In February, @lgfl-ngfl.bsky.social updated their school online safety audit and risk assessment. This is fully inline with KCSIE (2024). A link to the audit can be found below: lgfl.net/TypesOfHarm/... #safeguarding #DSL #DesignatedSafeguardingLead #SchoolLeadership #SchoolLeaders

Read some of the testimonials from organisations that I work with. I'm currently taking bookings for consultancy work for 2025/25. If you're interested, please feel free to DM or message via my website: www.michaelgreeneducation.com/testamonials #education #schoolsupport #schoolleadership

🚨 For anyone working with disadvantaged pupils, including those with SEND, this new report, Who is Loosing Learning? is a MUST read. Link to the full report & exec summary below: the-difference.com/programmes/f... #SEND #SpecialEducationalNeeds #Inclusion #education #SEN #SchoolLeaders

✍️ Interesting report published by @edupolicyinst.bsky.social - What is needed from education policy to boost writing outcomes. Well worth reading. epi.org.uk/publications... #writing #education #schoolleadership #schoolimprovement

Just finished watching Adolescence. Wow. So much to process. The terrifying reality of the impact of misogynist influencers radicalising teenage boys online. Every teacher and parent should watch this. We need to do more. #Adolescence #adolescencenetflix #safeguarding

ITE colleagues, the @educationgovuk has released an update to the statutory criteria and supporting advice for ITE provision. A link to the update is below: www.gov.uk/government/p... #ITT #ITE #TeacherTraining

Lovely bit of feedback received today following my session today with a new leader. You can learn more about the services I provide to education settings via my website: www.michaelgreeneducation.com #coaching #schoolleadership #schoolleaders #professionaldevelopment #schoolsupport

🚨The interim curriculum and assessment review report has just been published. For anyone working in schools, this is a must read... www.gov.uk/government/p... #curriculum #schools #schoolleadership #schoolleaders #primaryeducation #secondaryeducation

Creating this career & professional development pathway booklet for the Endeavour Partnership Trust has been a real labour of love. So important that we invest in our staff, regardless of their role within the organisation. #professionaldevelopment #careerdevelopment #schoolleaders

Read the full speech made by @ofstednews.bsky.social HMCI Sir Martyn Oliver at today's @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference here: ⬇️ www.gov.uk/government/s... #Ofsted #ASCL2025 #schoolleaders #edusky

🚨 Really important research published today regarding the link between pupil attendance & attainment in Key Stages 2 and 4. Highly recommend reading. The findings are very concerning. www.gov.uk/government/p... #schoolleadership #attendance #pupilabsence #pupilachievement

The ominous words of @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social at today's @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference: 'I know we’ve had to make some incredibly difficult decisions already, and I’m afraid to say more are coming.' Read the full speech here: www.gov.uk/government/s... #education #ASCL2025 #schoolleaders

Looking forward to reading this!

Five Minutes Briefing: Race, Racism, and Safeguarding Children in England community.headteacherchat.com/c/general-p...

📅Save the date: 25 March 4pm-5pm Learn more about @Ofstednews proposed changes to the way it inspects schools and to ask any questions #ofsted #schoolinspection #edusky #schoolleadership #schoolleaders register.gotowebinar.com/register/755...

HMCI for @ofstednews.bsky.social, Martyn Oliver, is right when he says 'If you get it right for the most disadvantaged and vulnerable, you get it right for everyone.' I'd urge colleagues to read his speech to the SEND & Inclusion Conference www.gov.uk/government/s... #SEND #Ofsted #Inclusion

🚨🚨SAFEGUARDING - A really important report has been published by the Child Safeguarding Review Panel focusing on race, racism and racial bias. This is a MUST read for anyone working in education. #safeguarding #childprotection #edusky #schoolleaders #schools www.gov.uk/government/p...

The DfE has updated the IT service and digital equipment standards for schools and colleges. Highly recommend looking at the updates here ⏬️ www.gov.uk/guidance/mee... #digital #edusky #schoolleadership #schoolleaders

Amazing to see the new immersive learning environment in use with 3 to 7 primary trainee teachers at Liverpool Hope University today. Great to see a University investing in new technology to support the student learning experience.

Really interesting article in @tesmagazine.bsky.social about the work of @humberedtrust.bsky.social to close the disadvantage gap. Highly recommend reading! www.tes.com/magazine/ana... Thanks @jomarch02.bsky.social for sharing! #edusky #disadvantaged #PupilPremium #SchoolLeadership

🌞 Good morning and happy #teacher5oclockclub. Busy week ahead working with two different multi academy trusts. I still have a few dates in my diary remaining for this academic year. I offer a range of services which can be found on my website michaelgreeneducation.com #edusky

Lovely feedback received from an Exec Head about my website compliance review checks. If you'd like your website reviewed, please DM or find more info on my website www.michaelgreeneducation.com #compliance #edusky #primaryrocks #secondaryrocks #edutwitter #schoolleadership ##schoolleaders

🚨 A really important research report was published last week by @ofstednews.bsky.social - Supporting children aged 16 and 17 who need help when they are homeless. Highly recommend reading. www.gov.uk/government/p... #safeguarding #secondary #education #Homelessness #edusky

🚨 A really interesting research study has been published today about the role of key workers in supporting children and young people who have experienced serious youth violence. Highly recommend reading this important report. www.gov.uk/government/p... #safeguarding #youthviolence ##edusky

Today Ofsted published a useful blog outlining plans to test the new approach to inspection, including toolkits. Inspectors will visit around 240 providers across the country. educationinspection.blog.gov.uk/2025/02/26/t... #Ofsted #Inspection #schoolleaders

A really interesting article by @SpcialNdsJungle about the proposed inspection toolkit and, specifically the inclusion judgement: www.specialneedsjungle.com/how-ofsteds-... #inclusion #Ofsted #SEND #SENDCO #schoolleadership #schoolleaders

Ofsted has revealed it plans to carry out trial visits to around 240 schools, colleges and early years settings, to test its proposed new approach to inspection