We had the call this week, in the middle of the KS2 reading SATs paper.

This. 100% this.

I haven’t been able to walk much until recently and have missed it so much. I agree wholeheartedly with @psalisbury.bsky.social

Calvin and Hobbes speaking the truth.

Tonight is the night to put very loud music one and forget about everything else in the world for a few moments.

@mrsveritea.bsky.social and I had a lovely chat about this. I’m with Learner 2. I’d substitute lemons for bananas.

What a game!

Well done Scotland. A storming start. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 v 🇫🇷 🏉

Reflecting on amazing day of school self review yesterday. As a head, you rarely get the opportunity to immerse yourself in one aspect of the school. We had two super advisors in who were supportive and challenging but in a gentle way. Lots to think about and my brain is buzzing with plans.

World Book Day Adventures. I got stopped by the police because there had been an accident. Turned back and ended getting caught in car carnage down a narrow lane. Got out of the car to help someone reverse. I am dressed as Little Red Riding Hood and have had some great looks from drivers. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

Happy World Book Day to all. Hope you enjoy it whether you are a dressing up school or not.

World Book Day Eve is the day I marvel at the number of dressing up choices I have as a grown adult.

My knee decided to wake me in the night and remind me it isn’t all better. Maybe my weekend (very slow) walks weren’t the best plan. 🤦‍♀️

Talking with @f33lthesun.bsky.social about my dresses with pockets collection. I would like to make it obligatory for dresses to have pockets. They make me happy!

A major study by Durham and Oxford universities has found that specific learning difficulties like dyslexia are not being identified equally among school pupils in England, raising questions about fair access to support. 👉 tinyurl.com/4yzkh536 @durhameducation.bsky.social | @education.ox.ac.uk

Today marks the first day of meteorological spring 🌷 March has arrived, and with it comes longer, lighter days. Over the next few weeks most of us will enjoy around two extra hours of daylight ☀️

Schools will no longer be publicly compared to the national 'average' for their progress scores in a proposed overhaul of government league tables https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-wants-to-ditch-average-labels-for-school-progress-scores/

And so it begins. We are back in the Ofsted window and the Sunday check all is in place has started.

Even if you aren’t a rugby fan, the commentary is worth it today.

Eng Wal rugby. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🏉

No real plans for this weekend. Pacing myself better popping into school. Attempting to get all my ducks in a row!

🇫🇷 🇮🇪 🏉 Six Nations time.

Getting ready for Six Nations 🏉 and Winter Olympics. So glad the rugby will be on BBC and ITV. 😊

How is it Sunday night already? I spent yesterday in school and I need one more day.

A Saturday thought.

For example: go.bsky.app/KYqcRxH

Really enjoyed #traitors

How long until I fall asleep in front of the log burner? 💤💤💤💤💤💤

Thank you @mrsveritea.bsky.social for cheering up Blue Monday so effectively 🥰

Very exciting news 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🚲

I have finally got an air fryer and I love it! I think I might need to get out a bit more. 😂

Some mornings are stunning and full of hope.

Got to hope 🤞🤞🤞

Reading an old diary… “Officially Covid outbreak. Public Health involved in risk assessment” “41 COVID cases today. Hardly any staff. My sister got the Ofsted call.” “Another bubble closed. No staff. Couldn’t sleep last night.” I’m glad I kept notes. I had almost forgotten what it was like.

As a community, we have always supported each other. In these difficult times, it's more important than ever to come together & offer our help and support to one another. If you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our emails & DMs are open. #strongertogether

Over three months ago I had a fall. I have been well looked after by the NHS and now have my MRI results. I have a plan and understand the potential next steps. Really grateful to all the people who have helped on my journey.

This Headteacher knows what he is talking about.

Proper job snowing and it is beautiful, magical and mesmerising. I love it.

Been a really brutal few days. Traitors and sleep now, I hope.

All the best of luck to everyone returning to work on schools today. Go carefully, it’s a chilly start to the new term.

Charging the battery pack for my heated coat. It’s the best thing in my winter headteacher life.

Working in an attempt to feel ready for work. My new to do list is growing exponentially!

Go out and look at the moon. Take a moment and marvel at it. You’ll thank me as you shiver.

And with that Christmas is back in the boxes for another year. House is tidy. Ready to relax.

🚨 Giveaway! 🎉 5 copies of my new book Questioning for Teaching & Learning. 💡 To enter repost this post! 🗓 Winners announced Monday 5th January 2026 at 6 pm UK time. Happy new year all. Here's to a healthy & happy 2026!

Too soon Sainsbury’s. Too soon.

It is a bit chilly today 🥶

Traitors time.

Wishing you a very Happy New Year 🥳