No words. www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

Great appointment in many levels. Sarah Mullally named as new Archbishop of Canterbury

Autism cure without scientific proof. Away with the fairies. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

More excuses. The issue isn’t Progress 8. www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

After an emergency appendectomy whilst on holiday in Spain (incredible health service), I urge you to travel with a GHIC card www.nhs.uk/using-the-nh...

Still not too old……

There’s renewable energy ads and there’s mother**cking wind farm ads. This, blissfully, is the latter.

Summer days walking the dogs

Ten years @greenshaw has taught me that I have many failings, much to learn, and a couple of superpowers. 1. Openness to being influenced by others 2. Appointing BRILLIANT people. Good lord I love my job. Challenges? Sure - lots. Some tinged with deep sadness. But joy? Abound. Onwards.

Right thing to do. 👏 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

My unbelievably positive experiences of the last 48 hours across our schools and the sector have been marred by experiencing a racist taxi driver in Swansea and a racist ‘immigrant critic’ at Birmingham New Street Station. It took three conversations with security in Birmingham for them to act. 😔

The Smith’s foray into GCSEs is over. Dear Lord, reform them please.

@greenshawtrust.bsky.social 1. family and health 2. work

A dictatorship is a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single person, or small group, with no limitations on their authority. It is characterized by a lack of democratic institutions and a suppression of dissent. www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...

This is a big issue. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

It’s been a bit tense in the Smith household

One part of improving outcomes

Likening the growth of @greenshawtrust.bsky.social to the growth of the universe at our shared service meeting. Yes, yes, I know. I’ve calmed down.

When they find out at work it’s your birthday. Mrs Smith on @bbcradio4.bsky.social

@gwr.com where has the 7.19 from Hanborough gone?????

Taken with iPhone and telescope tonight

Good

“It’s only taken 40 years. We’ve been busy.” Weeds, near mythical long-running post-punk project featuring Andy Spearpoint (New FADS), to release debut EP Get ready to experience the joy of Weeds with the release of Angels One Five from their their first EP, Feed the Creature...

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@jessphillipsmp.bsky.social Heard her speak over the Summer. Inspirational. A true leader. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

#morningmaths done

‘Regrets’ and ‘handling differently’ are not apologies. Resign.

🚨 3 days until the Raising Standards Conference 📈 Join us at Yate Academy for a morning filled with insightful presentations, actionable strategies, take-away resources, and networking opportunities. 🎟️⬇️ www.eventbrite.com/e/glt-raisin...

Not sure how happy I’d be if I missed the train at Charlbury

Gutted

Heroes.

Societal failure. Devastating.

@theguardian.com

One to follow friends….. @josiemingay.bsky.social

This. Is. The. Week. Come on! Let’s have it……

To the ***** who broke into my car and stole two bags…..enjoy the smelly sports clothes, the iPad and AirPods were in the carrier bag you left behind.

Top of the table WPL match at the Bridge! Come on Chelsea!!!

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The Greenshaw Learning Trust cavalry are here 🏇🏇🏇🏇 See also @missbowersmfl.bsky.social @misssharmanmfl.bsky.social

Faithless at Brixton Academy - just awesome

School improvement in one slide

I’m on my way Brixton!

Following friends and colleagues - please connect….

Well hello friends…..