Leadership isn’t about managing performance — it’s about making time for people. 💬 I’ve shared how our Learning Development Conversations at Penrice help us put people first and build genuine connection. Click here to find out more 👇

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay 💛 A reminder to check in, listen and show compassion — for our students, our colleagues and ourselves. Small moments of kindness matter. 🤗 Read more on LinkedIn ⬇️ #KindnessMatters

💫 When we put people first and keep children at the centre, amazing things happen. Penrice Open Evening was the perfect example — my biggest event yet, powered by an incredible team and inspiring students 🌟. Watch the full video and story on LinkedIn ⬇️ #PeopleFirst #TeamPenrice

🌟 Active listening is a superpower — but most of us don’t truly use it. In leadership, coaching, the classroom, and even our personal lives, it changes everything. I’ve shared reflections + 3 questions to try next week on LinkedIn 👇 #Leadership #PeopleFirst #ActiveListening

People first. Teams strong. Schools thrive. 🌿⚖️🌟 Strong teams create strong schools. Putting people first builds systems that cut workload ⚖️, lift wellbeing 🌿 and drive success. As Penrice turns 65, the next chapter is striving higher — for staff, students & community 🌟 #Education #Wellbeing

Tea? ✔️ Tunes? ✔️ ICF book? ✔️ Sun? ✔️✔️ As a treat, I’ll be swapping research for the beach later 🏖️ — balance is everything, right? Life begins at 40… and it comes with footnotes and highlighters! 😂 #ProfessionalGrowth #LifeBeginsAt40 #Level5Coaching #SunshineAndStudy #WorkHardRestWell

🌟 Celebrating 15 years teaching 🌟 This year was the toughest — but also the most transformational. ✅ NPQSL done ✅ Promoted to Assistant Head ✅ Started L5 Coaching Apprenticeship Huge thanks to the legends who got me through 🙌 Now… summer begins ☀️ #TeacherLife #ReflectToGrow #EduLeadership

So proud of Mya 🎓🏍️ – graduating with her BEng in Motorcycle Engineering and breaking barriers in a male-dominated field 💪👩‍🔧 She’s not just building bikes – she’s engineering change 🔧✨ #WomenInSTEM #BreakingBarriers #EngineeringTheFuture

☀️ Soaking up the sun & my new book on Emotional Intelligence 📚🧠 Tea in hand ☕, trail mix at the ready 🥣 — here’s to #CPDinthesun Here’s to recharging, reflecting, and remembering that investing in our emotional intelligence pays the best compound interest! 😉 #LifelongLearning #Gratitude

✨ Excited to share I’m starting my Level 5 Coaching Apprenticeship! 🗝️ It’s all about asking better questions, unlocking potential & helping people grow — at work & in life. 💪 One brave step at a time! #CoachingForGrowth #UnlockingPotential #Level5Coaching

Four quarter circles. What’s the area of the orange one? #geometrypuzzle

Time to step up — literally! 👟 I’m taking on the One Million Step Challenge for Diabetes UK this summer. Raising awareness, boosting my wellbeing & giving myself a reason to step away from the screen. One small step for me, giant leap for my health! 🚶‍♀️✨ #OneMillionSteps

Was interested in the responses to this so penned my own review Please have a look @schoolsweek.bsky.social schoolsweek.co.uk/jamies-dysle... The Review: TV - Jamie’s Dyslexia Revolution

4+ hour journey home after an amazing #Mathsconf38 🚆 Time to PLOT my next move and start crafting fresh questions. Let’s FACTOR in some thinking time… #x²−7x+10 It’s PRIME time for planning! 🤭 #interweavingmaths #sorrynotsorry

Just delivered my first maths workshop at #MathsConf38 and I’m buzzing! Being 10% braver is HARD but so worth it.💪 Thank you to everyone who came along. Keep an eye out for resources and join the challenge! @nathanday.bsky.social has set the bar high! 🔥 #InterweavingMaths #MathsForFun #LoveMaths

I had a great time today at #MathsConf38. I particularly enjoyed @ljohns6.bsky.social's workshop about connecting concepts. At the end we were challenged us to come up with a question featuring the expression 𝑥² − 7𝑥 + 10. Here's what I came up with.

3 WEEKS to go! This conference is a great opportunity for teachers and education staff across the South West to access high-quality PD. Join us for a great line-up of inspirational speakers on 5 July, secure your ticket now: tinyurl.com/ydjf63ch #InspiringSW

So, now that my #MathsConf38 session is done, and the announcement has been made, I can reveal... a brand new website!. The website is front-loaded-feedback.co.uk and contains 100 (to start) questions and tasks designed with front-loaded feedback in mind. Want to know more; check out the website.

Notebook ready, coffee hot and raffle entered!!! Today is set to be an amazing day!! 🌟🌟🌟 #mathsconf38 #MacmillanCancerSupport #MathsCPD #LoveMaths

One day to go!! So excited! 🌟🌟 Check out my post as I start my travels to #MathsConf38 Looking forward to sharing ideas and talking maths! 🗣 Safe travels to all attending tomorrow! See you there!!! 👋👋 #MathsCPD #LoveMaths

🚀 Just 5 Days to Go Until #MathsConf38! 🕐 The countdown begins -are you ready? Just 5 days to go! 🎟️ Still need your ticket? There’s still time to secure your spot! Don’t miss out - grab yours now: 👉https://completemaths.com/community/mathsconf38

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Only ONE WEEK to go until #mathsconf38 and I’m buzzing! 🔥 Just finishing up my workshop on interleaving, interweaving & making meaningful connections 🧠➕🧵 Let’s do some maths & leave with ideas that really add up 🧮 ✅ Check out my post on LinkedIn #mathsconf38 #interweavingmaths #mathsforfun

💫 My #MathsConf38 workshop choices: ✅️ 1 - Ian Andrews ✅️ 2 - Greg Thomas & Anna Berry ✅️ 3 - @mr-man-maths.bsky.social ✅️ 4 - @mathsjem.bsky.social ✅️ 5 - @ljohns6.bsky.social Join me with @lasalleed.bsky.social, get your ticket here: completemaths.com/community/mathsconf38

@mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social @mr-man-maths.bsky.social‬ @drbennison.bsky.social @mathsjem.bsky.social‬ @emmaemma53.bsky.social @misterrapley.bsky.social @rjs2212.bsky.social‬ @jemmaths.bsky.social @justmaths.bsky.social‬ @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social‬ @elsie2110.bsky.social @ljohns6.bsky.social‬

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 My first ever workshop at a national mathematics conference! 🎤 Weaving Mathematical Understanding: From Concepts to Connections #WeavingUnderstanding #MathsEducation #SecondaryMaths #FromConceptsToConnections 🔗 linkedin.com/in/liza-j-johns 🌐 @Ljohns6.bsky.social

📣 Another #MathsConf38 workshop announcement! 🧵 Weaving Mathematical Understanding: From Concepts to Connections. Led by Liza Johns. Learn more and book your tickets here: completemaths.com/community/ma... #MathsConf38 #MathsCPDchat #CurriculumDesign #Interweaving #MathematicalThinking

My thoughts on integrating manipulatives rather than seeing it as a magic bullet. open.substack.com/pub/fantasti...

I saw this post and just had to share. Check out my views on the importance of leadership. Follow for more updates. #DevelopingMiddleLeaders #LeadershipMatters #LeadWithPurpose

🛑 I saw this post this morning and it has literally stopped me in my tracks! What a powerful reminder about inclusion for all. 💭 Check out the original post and my thoughts on inclusion. Like and follow for more updates!

We are looking for a maths teacher! Please repost! Come and work at our school in the heart of the national forest 🌳 🏡 We believe that every child is capable of achieving in maths and we use faculty time for talking about and exploring maths teaching www.ashbyschool.org.uk/content/vaca...

So as we approach GCSE Maths paper 2, it has me reflecting on the importance of curriculum. Read my new post and find out a little more about what I am about. Like and follow me for further updates. #mathseducation #teachbeyondthetest #developingmiddleleaders

As we approach the end of half term, it is important that we remember to take time for ourselves. Check out my new post about regaining a work-life balance one gym session at a time. Like and follow for more updates! #worklifebalance

Teaching young people about knife crime isn't just important - it's essential. A big thank you to Devon & Cornwall Police for visiting our schools to raise awareness, opening up honest discussions and equipping students with the tools to make safe choices. www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/police-...

New! My 190th gems post. Ideas, resources and updates for maths teachers. 💎 www.resourceaholic.com/2025/05/5-ma... Hat tips to follow. #mathstoday #ukmathschat

Check out my post about today's half term booster! Follow me for more updates! #LoveTeaching

It's TEN YEARS since a GCSE question about Hannah's Sweets ridiculously became headline news. Here's Andrew Jeffrey on Sky TV: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj5G...

How often do we talk about functions having useful outputs? It's easy to "teach" functions without actually teaching what a function is for. This task might help.

Continuing my journey into the unknown...... Check out my post, who I am as an educator and my beliefs. Follow me for more updates!

Being 10% braver and posting to social media! Check out my first post on LinkedIn. Follow me for ideas for moving departments forward! #DevelopingMiddleLeaders