The current system is clearly broken. Now is the moment for a genuinely new approach that gives parents the detailed information they need and addresses the hugely harmful impact inspection currently has on school staff. 🔗Full report: naht.org.uk/ofsted

Reports that the inspectorate might retain graded ‘key sub-judgements’ met strong opposition, with three quarters (75%) of school leaders believing this is the wrong course of action.

More than three quarters (76%) of school leaders believe a completely new framework and inspection methodology is needed, rejecting Ofsted’s plans to simply ‘evolve’ the current inspection system.

Today we have released new data showing that more than nine in 10 (93%) school leaders do not have confidence in Ofsted to design an effective new inspection framework. 🔗Full report: naht.org.uk/ofsted

Great news, but I can't help but feel he's just won some mini eggs #nffc.

Seaside!

Nottingham Forest will spend tonight second in the Premier League after beating Everton 2-0. #EVENFO | #NFFC

"...My desire, is always to be here..."

Iconic.

Die Hard time... Happy Christmas!

I'd still love to be in with this lot but always a pleasure to see our fans bring it. Lovely to beat FC XG as well 🌳🔴⚪ #NFFC

Toby Carvery King Size... Glorious.

Done.

Sums up the day well. "Tacet"

Erm. Forest are magic! #nffc

Oh my goodness what a day. Very appropriate date.

Christmas Jumper Day - new jumper alert! COYR! #nffc

Today was bought to you by the sounds "Aargh!" and "Stop it!" End of term yet?!

I’m tired. You?

Right: off to chainsaw that tree in the garden, assess the damage and do what repairs I need to. I'll update here with a limb check when I have finished...

Outrageously fantastic!

Love this (from the Literary Review):

The boy has just sent off his college application form for year 12/13. How can this be when he is only 7 or 8?!

We've lost a tree in the garden! Eek! (Thankfully no other damage from the tree falling at the moment!) Stay safe everyone!

Little moments of success: Little lad, new to sch, lots of challenges to begin: angry, violent, lashing out. Team upset, but don't give up. Patience. Fast forward, after much care & support: Starring role in the Nativity, model student & Mr Enthusiasm for all things learning. Proud of my team.

This week: "Hello, how can I help?" Joyous.

Enjoying a retro film tonight! Beetle juice!

Brumshire was festive today. Wet. But festive.

One of our teachers is ill and they were saying they weren't 100%. I haven't felt 100% since 1993, I said.

It’s been a very busy week at Headrest and we are sorry if there are delays getting back to you. Please bear with us as the team are all volunteers with day jobs as well. We will always get back to you though on the same day. Use our website to get in touch inc freephone no. www.Headrestuk.co.uk