Do you want to step-up to school headship? From navigating applications to preparing for interviews & showing authentic #leadership, this guide from @alanshields.bsky.social offers practical advice for aspiring heads on making the perfect application: buff.ly/vNNIFPN #schools

Thinking about your first headship? Deciding when you’re ready is tough, but asking the right questions makes it clearer. From resilience to readiness @alanshields.bsky.social considers how we know when the time is right to take on the top job in #schools: buff.ly/W63Trf8 #education #leadership

Hopefully this will be helpful to anyone thinking about #Headship Special thanks, as always, to @lisashieldsht.bsky.social for helping to refine my ideas.

Do you want to step-up to school headship? From navigating applications to preparing for interviews & showing authentic #leadership, this guide from @alanshields.bsky.social offers practical advice for aspiring heads on making the perfect application: buff.ly/vNNIFPN #schools

May be of interest if you are thinking about #headship or interested in #schoolleadership. Thanks, as always to @lisashieldsht.bsky.social for helping to pull this together.

A little ‘interview’ with yours truly in Teach Primary magazine this month… and lots of interesting articles, too! 😉 #education #teaching @teachprimarymag.bsky.social @charleytp.bsky.social cdn.artichokehq.com/teachprimary...

Are visual timetables in your school really supporting pupils – or have they become wallpaper in the classroom? @seainclusion.bsky.social presents a practical guide on making them purposeful, consistent & supportive for SEND pupils: buff.ly/G2JoDdm #inclusion #teaching #schools #edusky

It's #WorldDownSyndromeDay on 21st March. 65% of pupils with Down syndrome now attend mainstream schools. Here, Dr Becky Baxter from Down Syndrome UK suggests evidence‑informed strategies for helping pupils with Down syndrome learn…

Some really interesting and challenging thoughts, here. 🤔

Fascinating and challenging day in @northlanarkshire.gov.uk focusing on #KeepingthepromiseTogether Lots of agencies working together to ensure that we continue to do better for our #Careexperienced young people. @thepromise.scot

This atrocity happened during the last few days of my final placement as a student teacher in Glasgow. For thirty years, if I have ever struggled for motivation, I have thought about those poor children, their teacher and families. My thoughts and prayers are with them today. 🙏

Lesson observations can be stressful for all involved. However, these three simple steps can take some of the heat off… | via @alanshields.bsky.social

Sign up for the free @headteacherupdate.bsky.social bulletin: Every Thursday. Latest #primary #education best practice advice, case studies, #resources, #podcasts, #webinars, free downloads, news analysis & blogs. Practical advice to help your #leadership & your #schools buff.ly/49MQVRT #edusky

This is a great way to keep way to stay on top of, and get insight into, all things pertaining to #scottisheducation

A guide to effective & collegiate lesson observations: What makes lesson observations effective in primary #schools & how can leaders manage stress & workload for #teachers? @alanshields.bsky.social shares practical strategies for clarity, partnership & progress:

May be of interest to my ‘teacher’ friends. As always, thanks to @lisashieldsht.bsky.social for helping to refine my ideas. @headteacherupdate.bsky.social #education #learningandteaching #schoolimprovement

cdn.artichokehq.com/teachprimary... Have a little piece in here about lesson observations (pg.34). Thanks to @lisashieldsht.bsky.social for helping refine my ideas. @teachprimarymag.bsky.social @charleytp.bsky.social #education #teaching

Headteacher Update Podcast: Our new episode considers what an inclusive primary school looks like & offers practical ideas/approaches for creating a culture of #inclusion & #belonging. With the amazing @alanshields.bsky.social & Dr Kulvarn Atwal: buff.ly/k3LqbbK #schools #teaching #education

Headteacher Update Podcast: Our new episode considers what an inclusive primary school looks like & offers practical ideas/approaches for creating a culture of #inclusion & #belonging. With the amazing @alanshields.bsky.social & Dr Kulvarn Atwal: buff.ly/k3LqbbK #schools #teaching #education

Headteacher Update Podcast: Our new episode considers what an inclusive primary school looks like & offers practical ideas/approaches for creating a culture of #inclusion & #belonging. With the amazing @alanshields.bsky.social & Dr Kulvarn Atwal: buff.ly/k3LqbbK #schools #teaching #education

Struggling with pupil behaviour? @alanshields.bsky.social shares seven proven strategies for primary schools – from relationships & emotional literacy to non-negotiables. Read more in Headteacher Update: buff.ly/B2VAOYL #schools #teaching

Headteacher Update Podcast: Our new episode considers what an inclusive primary school looks like & offers practical ideas/approaches for creating a culture of #inclusion & #belonging. With the amazing @alanshields.bsky.social & Dr Kulvarn Atwal: buff.ly/k3LqbbK #schools #teaching #education

This week's Headteacher Update Bulletin is packed with advice for leaders in #schools! – Seven keys to good behaviour – A future-proof #curriculum design – 3 barriers to effective #CPD – Managing food allergies in school – What does an inclusive school look like? (podcast) 👉 buff.ly/hYgyrs2

Behaviour in schools is a complex issue. Here are some thoughts that may be of interest. 🤔 Thanks, as always, to @lisashieldsht.bsky.social for helping to refine my ideas. #education #behaviour #schools

May be of interest to anyone with an interest in #inclusion, #schoolleadership, #education @lisashieldsht.bsky.social

Even the #Elfs are struggling 🤒 Thanks for all you are doing @nhs24.bsky.social 👍

May be of interest to some of my teacher friends… Thanks, as always, to @lisashieldsht.bsky.social for helping to pull my ideas together. #attainment #improvement

Always good to be considering #Dyslexic learners when lesson planning. 👍

Parents’ Night can be a daunting prospect particularly if you are an #NQT #teacher. Why not download the most recent edition of @teachprimarymag.bsky.social and learn from my, considerable, mistakes! 🙈🤣 @charleytp.bsky.social

If you get the chance, please subscribe to @headteacherupdate.bsky.social and check out my latest piece on #dyslexia