What an opportunity for young footballers to be a World Cup Ball Carrier. Check it out 👇🏼🏆 ⚽️ 🦊 www.unitedkingdom.foxsoccer.academy/kia-ombc-tou...

Last @ascl-uk.bsky.social Council session and what a hugely valuable two years it has been. Brilliantly inspiring people throughout, championing people who both work in education and the children and young people it is for. All the best. #NilSatisNisiOptimum #Belonging #Collaboration

First run in months. Slow but done. Get out there and run. #running #ItsTheOthers

The hope of building trust and relationships, repairing the damage of the previous government… The opportunity to create something that works… That opportunity looks like it is going to be wasted.

Busy day of collaborating, connecting and supporting. Good to see good people doing great things. Pleased to have colleagues that make a positive difference. All falling into place.

Back at the HQ of @ascl-uk.bsky.social this morning to discuss all things professional development. ASCL isn’t just a great trade union, it’s a great resource for leaders’ development.

Busy day. The good, the bad and the ugly, all wrapped up and mixed about for good measure. How has yours been?

A morning meeting at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social HQ. A network meeting for those that work in primaries across the country. If you work in a primary and aren’t a member, well worth a look.

Dan back in there honing his skills. Music on and feet moving.

When the boy cooks, tastes good.

Enjoying the walks and rides this weekend.

There is more to @ascl-uk.bsky.social than the traditional union membership. Top quality for that protection should you need it, but it offers so much more. 👇🏼

A win, draw and defeat to finish second. A close game ending in a 1-0 defeat to a close rival. Tomorrow has all to be played for with Fox Soccer Academy. 🦊 #FSAinHolland

Morning from the Netherlands. Match day 1 for Fox Soccer Academy. Three games in the Holland Cup. #FSAinHolland

Enjoying time in Amsterdam. Stroopwafel making. #FSAinHolland

Enjoyed a round with Richard and Toby.

26 years married. Then and now.

Wishing all the mums out there a great day. Mine was a right pain when she was with us but no regrets. Brave, strong, single minded but wow, set off some fireworks and taught me there are many muppets in the world - sod them! Love you always and my go to when up against the dipsticks of the world. 💙

Two weeks ago today we welcomed over 1,000 delegates to #ASCL2025 for two superb days of high-quality CPD. Here's a little look back at some of the images from the event. If you were there, we hope you had a great experience. #education #CPD

Arrived at @ascl-uk.bsky.social HQ for the Primary Network Meeting led by @tiffharris.bsky.social with colleagues from across the country.

Parked up and walking to @evertonstadium.bsky.social to watch @evertonfc.com U21s.

The illusion of cleverness.

This is the new frontier in education.Without children in front of their teachers,we cannot raise attainment,improve employment,or give more children the safe,healthy childhood they deserve.It is in everyones interest to find solutions to the crisis of lost learning schoolsweek.co.uk/lost-learnin...

Off to @evertonfc.com to engross myself in stuff that helps me switch off from the job. Great @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference keynote, thank you @sineadmc.bsky.social - will reflect, strategise and be well! #ASCL2025

Are we going to put up with what if thrust upon us or push back? Will be adapt and be part of what is next or walk away? Serious questions and thoughts inspired by @sineadmc.bsky.social “How do I do this job and stay well?” @ascl-uk.bsky.social #ASCL2025

#ASCL2025 - Sinead begins with some stark figures in terms of the education workforce and the reported levels of stress, burnout and difficulty in turning off. As leaders, we must be more ruthless in how we prioritise our time and health in the long term, and be better at setting boundaries.

“We must be ever more ruthless in how we prioritise.” @sineadmc.bsky.social at @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference. Difficult to do and takes courage, but imperative if we want to survive. #ASCL2025.

What are drivers on your wellbeing? Resources and demand are not in sync. Great points by @sineadmc.bsky.social at @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference. Schools are the one part of society, easily accessible, hence the reason we in education are held to account with high stakes and low trust. #ASCL2025

Looking forward to another positive keynote.

"Funding matters. But if we want a better system, we also need a different approach. Every teacher must be a teacher of children with #SEND, and every leader must be a leader of children with SEND. That means equipping them with the right training and support." #ASCL2025

This 100% 👇

Great session on leadership at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference by James Heale. “If we work in a high performance team, we are going to disagree.” A very important point to accept if we want to improve. If we are not willing to debate the tough stuff, get used to being mediocre at best. #ASCL2025

Great conversation on stage at #ASCL2025 with @mmulholland.bsky.social and @tomrees.bsky.social and to hear Tom's reflections on the work of the Inclusion Advisory Group, on EHCPs and issues around funding, and moving beyond #SEND as a label and umbrella term for a wide variety of different needs.

Spreading the word about Inclusion in Practice as mentioned by @tomrees.bsky.social at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference. Check it out and be part of the solution. #ASCL2025 t.co/EIe29CHXSK

Great to be talking about the importance of inclusion built in as a front and centre part of the system - @tomrees.bsky.social and Margaret Mulholland. Every child deserves the best. @ascl-uk.bsky.social #ASCL2025

On Ofsted, @pepediiasio.bsky.social says "for the majority of schools – those performing well – ‘secure’ should suffice. There is no need to introduce excessive distinctions, sending the message that good isn’t really good enough, and that they should aspire to be strong or exemplary." #ASCL2025

A thoughtful keynote by Prof. Becky Francis on the Curriculum Review. “It’s going to be challenging and there will be disagreements long the way.” But, by working together we have a brilliant opportunity. @ascl-uk.bsky.social

Day two of the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference has began, with @pepediiasio.bsky.social setting the scene. Accountability is right but the way it’s done matters. Ofsted, attendance and SEND need these solutions #ASCL25

Great insight to strategy and politics with Alistair Campbell at @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference “How do you fit into the big picture of government, but on your terms?” #ASCL25

How inclusive are you and the organisation in which you operate? Great starter and insight during the Babysitting or Belonging session at @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference #ASCL25

“A positive, purposeful culture, doesn’t happen by accident.” Beryce Nixon sharing a great story about great leadership and building high performing teams at @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference #ASCL25

Great to hear @ascl-uk.bsky.social Council member, Rob Carpenter, start the workshop with the importance of relationships and belonging. Leadership is complex but also simple. #ASCL25

Really welcome recognition from the Secretary of State that many of the challenges schools are currently facing can't be fixed within schools themselves, but need wider system reform. #ASCL2025

@mannybotwe.bsky.social = a truly inspiring start to the @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference. Be that spark! #ASCL25 👏👏👏

Beautiful blue sky in Liverpool, as referenced by Pepe as the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference. Time to connect & collaborate with great colleagues, working hard for our young people countrywide. Great opening Manny - everyone deserves the best start to life. #ASCL25 Make Education Great Again #MEGA

Beautiful blue sky in Liverpool, as referenced by @pepediiasio as the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference. Time to connect & collaborate with great colleagues, working hard for our young people countrywide. Great opening @MannyBotwe - everyone deserves the best start to life. #ASCL25 #MEGA

A short run with a sore knee (hence it being short). Snowboarding, football and/or age? Nooooo! Get out there and run (if you can 🙏. #running #ItsTheOthers

Not run as much as usual just lately after a few sore body parts from snowboarding, but got back out today and went for an easy Pace to get back into it.Get out there and run. #running @WeAreERC #ItsTheOthers

Another session with Pamela Carpenter this afternoon, delving into the intricacies of Insights with Avandra. Do you know who you are and how you come across to others? Are you aware of how to help others who have a different perspective? How much do you value your team and do you invest in them?