I’m unplugging for a week. Wishing all those on their Easter break the chance to recharge and for those who are nearly there- you’ve got this 🫶🏼 Enjoy the spring weather ☀️

🌟 We're pleased to share this glowing testimonial from one of our clients! Shout out to @jograyeducation.bsky.social and her incredible passion for play! Get in touch to find out how we can help you to embrace play in your classrooms, from Early Years to KS1 and beyond 🚀

Got that #FridayFeeling by recording the next episode of @oneeducation.bsky.social Rethinking Education podcast with Adam Cooke along with @jograyeducation.bsky.social talking about the power of #music in #education

What a joyful day at Cosy hearing about their incredible story, the way they support charities, the sustainability, etc. Loved exploring ways we can collaborate! Watch this space 🫶🏼

📆 Don't forget - our training course on "Greater Depth Writing: A Whole School Approach" takes place on Thursday, 3 April at The Nest in Manchester. Join us to discover strategies to support greater depth writing across the school. Secure your spot: bit.ly/4aSaydv

📝🅰️ There is a strong link between writing outcomes and writing enjoyment. But, research shows writing for pleasure levels have dropped to fewer than 3 in 10 young people aged 8-18. How can we inspire a love of writing and nurture the potential of greater depth writers?

🌟 We are pleased to share our latest case study! Find out how the One Education Reading Award supported @ProspereTrust to strengthen their reading provision, supporting leaders and teachers to improve outcomes for all. Read here:

A summary and thoughts of the curriculum and assessment interim report

What to say and what not to say to parents or carers of children who mask. 1/3 #masking #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #maskinginschool #neurodiversityintheclassroom

🎙️ We're delighted to be joined by @davemcpartlin.bsky.social on the latest episode of Rethinking Education! Tune in for insights & inspiration on how schools can build a "dare to dream" culture where anything is possible! Listen here ⬇️ bit.ly/3DC1ltU #DareToDream

Don't miss our new guide to the assessment of writing ✍️ Discover all the essential tools to ensure assessment is clear, meaningful and effective: bit.ly/3XYSaui

The Curriculum and Assessment Review Interim Report is out. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d961... What are your initial thoughts?

In 2025 the role schools have in offering life experiences & building community spirit is more important than ever Listen to @davemcpartlin.bsky.social on @oneeducation.bsky.social Rethinking Education Myself & @jograyeducation.bsky.social loved recording this & can’t wait to visit Flakefkeet …

Very excited for this. More info coming soon!

A very grand ceremony at chester cathedral for my graduation in MA in Educational Leadership from university of Chester this morning! 👩‍🎓🫶🏼 Thank you One Education @rachelfosteroneed.bsky.social @stufern.bsky.social for your support

Love delivering the LEAD Network at @TheNestManc Join us on 2nd July for the next one where we will explore Ofsted updates, curriculum, Oracy, finance and SEND! Find out more here - shorturl.at/y2da8

A marvellous Monday with @davemcpartlin.bsky.social recording the One Education ‘Rethinking Education’ podcast with @jograyeducation.bsky.social As our guests know they have a fun & exciting end to the podcast 🛝. Dave embraced this like all the other creative opportunities he provides his pupils!

A great day for the first face to face conference by Foundation Years and Begin Bright yesterday in Leeds - making the most of the time on the train to write a blog on play (what else!) ❤️

A new report from the 'Raising the Nation Play Commission' underscores the urgent need for government intervention to ensure that play remains a central part of children’s development. Explore key findings and my thoughts here: www.oneeducation.co.uk/the-state-of...

Did you know that 1 in 5 children in the UK don’t own a single book? World Book Day exists to change that. #wbd #worldbookday #worldbookday2025 #books #booksbooksbooks

A great morning with a wonderful team of EY Practitioners @wmbchildcare

Privileged to deliver the keynote at the #mcrey25 awards last night. What an event! What a way to celebrate the incredible practice in schools and settings across Manchester - the youngest children of Manchester are so very lucky 🫶🏼

What a backdrop 🫶🏼

🚨 #NowHiring: Due to successful engagement with new schools in new locations, One Education is looking to employ Speech & Language Therapists to join our team from September 2025. Apply here: bit.ly/41emG43 #ManchesterJobs #SALT

The DfE have released information on SEND for governing bodies. Have a read here: www.gov.uk/government/p...

Join me as I arrive, set up, and deliver a training session on Understanding and Exploring EYFS at The Nest🫶🏼 Lots of the books in this reel are from Peters and you can also see some beautiful wooden resources from Outdoor Classrooms ❤️ #childdevelopment #eyfs #education #playistheway #eyfstraining

💭 Thoughts? www.gov.uk/government/n...

A brilliant quiz on the new Ofsted framework by @schoolsweek.bsky.social schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-quiz-... I only got 2 correct 🫠- how about you?

Hi I’m late to the Bluesky party but love my job & all things education including the Rethinking Education podcast by One Education which I host with @jograyeducation.bsky.social These were the guests in 24/25 & there have already been new guests this year - go take a listen 🎙️🎧🗣️

🔎 Why does play stop after EYFS? Many school leaders believe in the benefits of play-based learning but feel restricted by curriculum demands and accountability pressures. My MA research explores why—and what we can do about it. 📚 shorturl.at/YVGo6 #playbeyondeyfs

Ofsted’s plans revealed www.tes.com/magazine/new... with a speech planned by @bphillipsonMP later and a consultation to launch.

My Masters dissertation on “What informs the decisions that leaders make when considering play as an approach to learning beyond Early Years Foundation Stage?” has been published on One Education’s website. I hope some of you find it useful! Link on link tree in my bio 🫶🏼 @uochester #playbeyondeyfs

Why Wicked the Book Isn’t for Kids: FYI for Fans of the Musical or the Film 🎭📚 #wickedthemusical #wickedthemovie #wickedthelifeandtimesofthewickedwitchofthewest #wickedthebookisnotforchildren #wickedthebook #wicked #notforchildren

Informative DSL training from One Education today. Taking time for refresher DSL training is so important and key to putting children first.

‘It’s not the children who need fixing, it’s our system’: @mmulholland.bsky.social explains why it is time for policymakers to ‘step up’ and design for equitable outcomes for all pupils

🚨 Reading enjoyment among children is at its lowest since 2005. This crisis calls for action. The One Education Reading Award helps schools build a strong Reading curriculum, giving every child the tools to succeed. Here’s how it works: 👇

On 20th December, as schools broke up for Christmas, a parliamentary Committee began seeking evidence for SEND with a very short turn around. They want the opinions of everyone. If not for yourself, please fill it in for families like mine: committees.parliament.uk/work/8684/so... Thank you

When you have your first day in the office since before Christmas and you have the cutest gift from your director waiting for you! Then you are told there is a big box with an incredible hamper of books and goodies from @petersbooks.bsky.social for you too! ✨💕🍀

What a great first working day of 2025. This needed to have a place on my grid. Thank you @collegeofteaching.bsky.social and Church of England for the privilege of having me speak at #gbssinset and the opportunity to connect with like minded educators. Can’t wait for the next one!

💕Thank you 2024. Welcome 2025 💕

It's lunchtime on the last day of term for most teachers and leaders. So, a great time to stumble across the government call for evidence on SEND. This is the most important matter currently facing education - not one to be rushed. You have till Jan 30th. committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...

For those in the first years of school (or beyond) please do consider this when planning ahead to the new term.

Privileged to work across the education sector and cross paths with so many who are committed to putting children first. Many of whom have broken up for two weeks today - I hope you have a Merry Christmas. May you never be too old to search the skies on Christmas Eve.

When you are so excited that @collegeofteaching.bsky.social have put your photo next to @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and David Watson that you have to share it on your socials (even though it highlights how I may need to change my photo 🫠) #gbssinset

Don’t forget to submit - it ends tomorrow

Ofsted’s plans of a grading system explained by @schoolsweek.bsky.social schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-propo...

What a Friday! Recording the latest episode of the Rethinking Education Podcast with Matt Goodfellow. (And yes I did get my book signed too!)

Please make sure you have your say. It is so important that @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and her team hear from all viewpoints around the curriculum and assessment system www.gov.uk/government/c...

Time to join you all over on this platform as I was getting a bit lonely! 🫠