I just finished listening to @greeborunner.bsky.social discuss CPD at scale with @trustcpdleads.bsky.social. It was a brilliant session that reiterated for me the importance of knowing what difference you want the CPD to make, i.e., what problem are you trying to solve👌🏾.We often lose sight of this.

@teachem.bsky.social So good to have spent the day with you, loved it! #WomenEd 💜💜

It was a brilliant day spent with @vivienneporritt.bsky.social as part of @womened.bsky.social. Sharing insights on º Gender pay gap ºRepresentation & diversity º Flexible working º Equitable action in education #10%Braver #Calltoaction 💜

Five years after having her baby, and two years after posting about COVID and lockdown, Salina Ventress returns to examine the subject of #flexibleworking and finding the right balance... womened.com/blog/flex-is...

Really great opportunity for our ECF mentors.

I am incredibly fortunate to work with a board of trustees at TEAL who always seek to do what is right & always back our ideas to make better lives for young people & staff. I am delighted that this week we have agreed to extend full paid adoption leave to colleagues who become kinship carers.

Seeing lots celebrate #StrictlyComeDancing Chris and Dianne. Yep disabled people when supported, accommodated, and empowered can do amazing things. So, are you doing that? In your organisation, policies and practices.

As we rebuild our edu community on BlueSky and grow our network in an intentional way please consider following #REND founded by @unleashingme.bsky.social and attending the events in Luton, London & Birmingham. I have started a list here... go.bsky.app/KcSzEoq

Pop over to our Substack where Sonia Thompson shares her ‘guest insight’ on our second scenario. Have a read and sign up now! #Getreal getrealleadershiphub.substack.com/p/guest-insi...

Sonia Thompson shares her ‘guest insight’ on our second scenario. You’ll be able to have a read tomorrow on our Substack- sign up now. getrealleadershiphub.substack.com

So excited that @missdearie.bsky.social has joined Bluesky! Anyone after an inspirational Languages teacher / next generation leader / incredible mentor needs to follow. #EduSky please make her feel welcome!

Much as I loved the grown-up book & the TV series, I think the picture book version is even better! Every classroom & library in the country should have a copy of BLACK AND BRITISH: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY by @davidolusoga.bsky.social illustrated by @jakeillustration.bsky.social & Melleny Taylor.

Treating women educators and leaders inequitably eg, #GenderPayGap, lack of representation. In leadership, inflexible approaches and lack of diversity. 👿👿

This is so very disappointing. #Equality #Diversity #RepresentationMatters "These most recent, more sobering results, particularly after a summer of racially motivated riots, remind us that the job is far from done." www.theguardian.com/books/2024/n...

Secured my tickets

"I changed my belief that leadership was autocratic, all-knowing & dominating. @womened.bsky.social had shown me a different possibility: leadership that was collaborative, humble, caring, empowering, & that lifted others up." Loretta Fernando-Smith in 'Disruptive Women'

@samtwiselton.bsky.social said this:- 'We are losing teachers just at the point where they are achieving mastery and replacing them with a conveyer belt of novices' Does your finance officer really understand teaching or only focused on balancing the books?

UPS3 teachers also lead whole-school initiatives, provide pastoral care, and support inspections with their expertise. Cutting them may save costs short-term but risks declining standards, higher turnover, and lost institutional knowledge vital for long-term school success.

Experienced UPS3 teachers bring stability, mentoring, and quality teaching that drive better student outcomes. They support ECTs, reduce turnover costs, and enhance school reputation, making them key to maintaining high standards and consistency, especially in challenging contexts.

Today's Diverse Educators blog is by Steve Ollington How My Experiences with ADHD in Different Workplaces Led to a PhD and Training Programmes for Businesses and Schools www.diverseeducators.co.uk/how-my-exper... #DiverseEd

Are you a global majority leader/aspiring leader? Do you want support on your leadership journey? Join @malcpd.bsky.social and I on the Powerful Pathways programme.

This is exceptional leadership from Jonny and his team and will make an enormous difference to families and the lives of women in particular. A bold move to solve a deeply rooted and complex problem 👏👏👏 @jonnyuttley.bsky.social

I’m so excited to reveal a new project in collaboration with @malcpd.bsky.social. Are you a global majority person in leadership or aspiring to be in leadership? Have a look at our Powerful Pathways course where we support you to reach your goals. Share with friends! #EduSky #BookSky #BlackSky

This is genuinely superb sector-leading inclusive practice. We need more leaders to follow suit so that this standard practice

"Representation matters" @stepupnetwork.bsky.social's @mrbhobbis.bsky.social offers excellent, practical advice for those organising, hosting, attending, speaking, exhibiting, partnering or sponsorship edu-events: benhobbis.co.uk/2024/10/31/e...

Wouldn’t it be great if flexible working was just the ‘norm’. Teacher retention would be massively helped but ultimately it would benefit everyone because if there’s one thing the world needs right not it’s more flexibility

‘report by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) warned racism, discrimination and the lack of opportunities for promotion are damaging the teaching profession and driving away staff from ethnic minority backgrounds.’ news.sky.com/story/teache...

We have 3 exciting vacancies: - SENDCO - Deputy DSL - Library Manager Please share. dmat.education/vacancies/

Today's Diverse Educators blog is by the The MTPT Project An Explicit Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity www.diverseeducators.co.uk/an-explicit-... #DiverseEd

Hurrah for Yamina Bibi!

#BHM ‘Black culture isn’t just a trend to be consumed—it’s a legacy, a living, breathing history of resilience, creativity, and community. Too often, the narrative that gets pushed is one that diminishes that, reducing it to clichés or commodifying it for profit.’ www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-v...

I’m going to be having a chat with Sarah on this. We come at Trust wide English from very different perspectives. It would be good to hear other ones too.

Can anyone recommend any decent training for Deputies/Heads on: - the legalities of suspension/PEx - leading attendance - working with outside agencies The Key? ASCL? National College? Am keen to plug some gaps. #EduSky

I can’t find the original post but someone asked what they might teach instead of Of Mice and Men. If you want to look at Steinbeck and America, you might want to study The Pearl - short, beautifully written, addresses indigenous oppression and colonialism, as well as patriarchy.

I’m holding my breath for some forward movement with #GenderPayGap, equitable TLR payments and supporting equity for colleagues with protected characterises 💜💜#WomenEd

In what other profession would a person be expected to do 100% of the role for 80% of the pay?!

Woohoo! This article for @schoolsweek.bsky.social gives us all hope the issues #WomenEd campaigns on will be tackled to achieve more equitable, fair treatment of women in education. 💜💜 Let’s be proud! @womened.bsky.social Amazing! 💥💥💥💥 schoolsweek.co.uk/three-reason... #womensupportingwomen

Here’s a fabulous opportunity - Deputy Headteacher in a great primary school oaktreeprimary.co.uk/vacancies/

English teaching folk, look! 😍 #EduSky

Some low effort high impact tips. I’ll post daily at 07.00-7.15am to get you thinking! #TryThisTeaching Today; Ask for repetition; What have I asked you to? How long do you have? What do you do if you get stuck? X3 students minimum! #EduSky

This is the issue that provoked us into action in #WomenEd 10 years ago . Male primary heads increasing now and Female Secondary heads now 42% whilst 68% of the workforce. Still so much to work on! 🥳

Males ascend the school senior leadership ladder with fewer years of teaching experience than females according to @TeacherTapp.bsky.social poll. What causes this and how can we bring more equity to the issue? (Interesting how few primary leaders are long served (11y+) teachers!) #womened

This looks fabulous for primary colleagues! #arts

It's getting closer... Come and grab your ticket to the West Midlands @WomenEd Unconference on 28 September. Includes lunch and refreshments and a free prize draw! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womened-we...

Powerful.

We are really excited to be welcoming everybody back for the first meeting of this academic year of the Trust-Wide CPD Leads. We will be framing our first meeting with @samgibbs.bsky.social discussing sustainability in schools. Invitations are in inboxes! See you at 10.00am tomorrow!