A blog- reflecting on Ofsted’s Inclusion criteria and the realities around SEND provision. oldprimaryhead.com/2025/09/30/c...

From the latest blog by @oldprimaryhead.bsky.social .“They juggle safeguarding, behaviour, home-school relationships, parenting, expectations, perceptions... Even if we gave our SENCos demi-god powers, they’d still need Sunday afternoon to catch up.“ and if you are a Head as well …

A blog- reflecting on Ofsted’s Inclusion criteria and the realities around SEND provision. oldprimaryhead.com/2025/09/30/c...

Delighted that @headsroundtable.bsky.social and @headrestuk.bsky.social have published a joint open letter regarding the proposed peerage for Amanda Spielman. headteachersroundtable.wordpress.com/2025/03/31/j...

The next stage of the Curriculum and Assessment Review will look to create a more inclusive and fair system, address subject-specific challenges, and assess available pathways beyond GCSEs. Find out more ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/p...

This is a hugely positive step forward and is so welcomed; a wise and inclusive approach to managing a significant brief that gives some much-needed clarity and purpose and our work. Please do take the time to read and share.

The reality of the workload & anxiety induced by Ofsted is exposed in the pressure already being applied to school leaders. If there is genuine intention to reduce & work in partnership with school leaders this reality has to be acknowledged and addressed. #ASCL2025 www.tes.com/magazine/new...

Important statement.

Well, this is exciting! Without me knowing (or even the cover being finalised), the book is already up for pre-sale!! www.waterstones.com/book/headtea...

Hamish Hawk at the Thekla tonight… gorgeous…

The new Ofsted framework could lead to an “army of expensive consultants” and “how-to guides” as schools try to adapt to the new expectations, @headsroundtable.bsky.social has warned the inspectorate. www.tes.com/magazine/new...

Really important piece from our colleagues @headsroundtable.bsky.social

Thinking of applying for a headship, or senior school role? This will help: www.amazon.co.uk/Lessons-Head...

My New Blog - which died a death on X because no one is left... Ofsted - The New Era and basically - A Rant oldprimaryhead.com/2025/02/04/s...

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Oh for goodness sake... We're in the midst of a curriculum review; why are they adding new deckchairs? 🙄 www.gov.uk/government/n...

92% of school leaders reject Ofsted’s new report card plans, according to a snap poll by @naht.org.uk – and almost all respondents said they do not expect the watchdog to make any meaningful changes as a result of its consultation

“If this new Ofsted era wants to be remembered as a genuine revolution, it must ditch the tired rhetoric of fear and judgement. As our CEO mentioned today – Ofsted have taught us one thing – no one really knows, after decades, how to accurately and fairly judge a school.”

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My New Blog - which died a death on X because no one is left... Ofsted - The New Era and basically - A Rant oldprimaryhead.com/2025/02/04/s...

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