Early years practitioners - celebrate the #NationalYearOfReading2026 with us! Discover insights on shared reading and the developing brain with Professor Sam Wass at our early years conference. 📍London, 27 March 👉 Book now: https://loom.ly/PuVEYlo#NationalYearOfReading2026#GoAllIn2026 #EWM2026

From 1963, a picture paints a thousand words.

From 1963, a picture paints a thousand words.

Our SEND system has many friction points for parents. SEN information reports are often hard to read. Yesterday, Government noted Ofsted inspectors must check SEN report accessibility. Small shift. Might matter.

"We ought to be able to explain SEND more clearly than cosmology" Still a really important piece of journalism. bit.ly/3O8L0BR @samanthajbooth.bsky.social

🚨 SEND graph 🚨 Which parents are requesting SEND assessments? I wonder if we'll ever break the SEND-deprivation link? #NationalParentSurvey

Hills above Penistone. Chilly but beautiful.

One of my favourite quotes from the NHS guidance for physical development: "Children under 5 should not be inactive for long periods, except when they're asleep."

For 1 in 7 parents, pressure from their child was a reason that they gave them a smartphone. Fascinating insights into childhood from the National Parent Survey. bit.ly/4sdhFWm

The National Parent Survey has some eye-opening findings. I wonder how often smartphones get in the way of effective parenting for children with SEND?

🚨 Hot tip for School governors 🚨 How focused is your school on pupil mental health? This blog helps your board do even better. bit.ly/4qmIdTd #SchoolGovernors #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

🚨 Hot tip for school governors 🚨 NGA have free toolkits, including one for mental health. bit.ly/4qmt1p7 It’s written with experts from the Youth Sport Trust. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

Breaking: The government has pledged write off 90 per cent of councils’ historic SEND deficits – estimated to be worth £5 billion https://schoolsweek.co.uk/government-to-write-off-90-of-councils-send-deficits/

🚨 Hot tip for school governors 🚨 NGA have free toolkits, including one for mental health. bit.ly/4qmt1p7 It’s written with experts from the Youth Sport Trust. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

Wishing you all a kind and positive week ahead. Remember to include yourself in the things you need to take care of this week too. 💚 #MacroMonday

Charlie Mackesy released this for Children's Mental Health Week. #Inclusion

Headteacher Update Bulletin is for leaders working in primary #schools. This week: 👉 A tale of 43 Ofsted inspection reports 👉 Lessons from the School Library of the Year 👉 Tips for reducing #screentime 👉 CEOs & heads: How to work together 👉 Latest news & download 👉 Free access: buff.ly/4eM3E1Y

Delighted to have had the chance to talk about my research with Dr Andy Allen for the 4th in our series of 'Talking Research' podcasts for @belmasoffice.bsky.social My focus ... The chair/executive leader relationship in the English State School System #UKEdGovs #UkEd #PhDSky #Governance

Sport can help pupils through dark days. #EduSky #Inclusion

A message for any young women who are struggling. #YoungMinds 💛

Children's Mental Health Week is next week Remember that apps can support young people, but can never fully replace trusted adults. #EduSky

Children's Mental Health Week 2026 is next week. The theme is belonging. #EduSky

Safer Internet Day is Tues 10th Feb. National College do fabulous guides that can be shared with families & staff. #EduSky

Pupils want many wonderful traits from new heads. But what do governors and trustees prioritise when recruiting heads? @hoylerosemary.bsky.social @dodiscimus.bsky.social @physicsmrh.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @dudleybutt.bsky.social @5naureen.bsky.social @sallyfarsley.bsky.social

Governors leave and the school they were committed to lives on. How does your board prepare for governors leaving? @hoylerosemary.bsky.social @dodiscimus.bsky.social @5naureen.bsky.social @physicsmrh.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @dudleybutt.bsky.social @sallyfarsley.bsky.social #EduSky

Values! - our head had to share our values. #UKEdGovs

What I see from great headteachers that I work with is the ability to be vulnerable when needed and a strong resilience. Caring deeply but not taking things personally too.

Pupils want many wonderful traits from new heads. But what do governors and trustees prioritise when recruiting heads? @hoylerosemary.bsky.social @dodiscimus.bsky.social @physicsmrh.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @dudleybutt.bsky.social @5naureen.bsky.social @sallyfarsley.bsky.social

Thanks Aaron! I find the ‘checklist’ items very clear and helpful, eg the duty to communicate & work with parents/carers - not just re individual YP but also in developing policy & practice.

Isabelle points to a concise guide to a school's SEND responsibilities. It's very useful reading for school governors as well as school leaders. #EduSky #SEND

I'm no expert, but we are working with our executive leaders to develop better policy and practice around inclusion. Learning all the time from our leaders and from reading. Thinking about and discussing Belonging - some good reads here #UKEdGovs

How can boards move beyond compliance and towards inclusion? How do we shift from SEN information to 'Prospectus for SEND'? 💬 Please join in 💬 @hoylerosemary.bsky.social @dodiscimus.bsky.social @physicsmrh.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @dudleybutt.bsky.social @sallyfarsley.bsky.social

👏 Thank you to all who joined us at the launch of our major new report, The Case for Governance. We firmly believe the case for governance has never been stronger and we will continue to champion its vital role throughout 2026. Read the report: www.nga.org.uk/knowledge-ce... #TheCaseForGovernance

What system wide issue frustrates governors ? How should it be better? 💬 Share your thoughts and constructively 'call out.' #BIGQuestions @hoylerosemary.bsky.social @dodiscimus.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @felicityhannah.bsky.social @sallyfarsley.bsky.social @cerysturner.bsky.social

What system wide issue frustrates governors ? How should it be better? 💬 Share your thoughts and constructively 'call out.' #BIGQuestions @hoylerosemary.bsky.social @dodiscimus.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @felicityhannah.bsky.social @sallyfarsley.bsky.social @cerysturner.bsky.social

My views about inclusion were radically influenced by Professor Mel Ainscow many years ago. “every learner matters and matters equally.”

Results vs Inclusion? How do governors and trustees perceive this apparent dilemma? @hoylerosemary.bsky.social @dodiscimus.bsky.social @physicsmrh.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @dudleybutt.bsky.social @mmulholland.bsky.social @sallyfarsley.bsky.social @mmulholland.bsky.social #UkEdGovs

Roll on Monday! I'd love to hear your thoughts on each day's question - #BQ gives a very warm welcome. @hoylerosemary.bsky.social @dodiscimus.bsky.social @physicsmrh.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @felicityhannah.bsky.social @sallyfarsley.bsky.social @dudleybutt.bsky.social

More girls are playing football. That's great news. #Inclusion #Lionesses

If we want all young people to be fit and healthy, they need a good sleep routines. 💫 It's a virtuous cycle 💫 #SEND #PE #Inclusion

Sporting role models to inspire children with SEND? Take a look at bit.ly/3YLWuwQ Includes Lewis Hamilton, Lucy Bronze, Chris Robshaw, Adelle Tracey, others plus some non sport role models too. #SEND #Dyslexia #SportForAll

Sporting role models to inspire children with SEND? Take a look at bit.ly/3YLWuwQ Includes Lewis Hamilton, Lucy Bronze, Chris Robshaw, Adelle Tracey, others plus some non sport role models too. #SEND #Dyslexia #SportForAll

I had so much fun being part of the revealing of the Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025! @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

Good schools care. Great schools show it.

Do any answers surprise you? @womeninsportuk.bsky.social #Inclusion

England is not alone in grappling with rising need, unsatisfactory support and spiralling costs in its SEND system. But comparing countries shows that policy choices diverge in 7 important areas. Find out more here! 👀www.ces.partners

🚨 Tuesday Briefing - SEND £200 million will be spent on a national inclusion training programme. But what actually is it and how does it hope to change inclusion in our schools? 🧵

5️⃣ New: There will be lessons for pupils on SEND. If done well, that is promising.

🚨 Tuesday Briefing - SEND £200 million will be spent on a national inclusion training programme. But what actually is it and how does it hope to change inclusion in our schools? 🧵

Children's physical activity is up. But only 49% of kids get enough exercise. This needs to change so that no child misses out. #Inclusion #SportForAll bit.ly/3YEOPR1