Oracy = speaking, listening & thinking skills that drive learning. Key takeaways: • Improves attainment & engagement • Needs whole-school strategy & leadership • Structured talk (paired, prompts, modelling) is key • High-quality CPD is essential Talk isn’t extra—it’s how learning happens.

Phase 1 summer term training focused on alliteration and oral blending/segmenting. Nicole & Natalie demonstrated THE Partnership Phonics materials (PPTs, books, sound cards), with a focus on SEND support, plus live teaching demos and Q&A on assessment, tech, and non-verbal learners.

A high-impact, no-fluff series designed for Heads of Sixth Form—featuring expert insights from John Philip (ALPS) and Lisa Keys (Pearson) to help you turn strategy into action, fast.

Radical Budgeting 💡 Delegates really benefitted from a flexible, collaborative session where Helen Jenner brought real school context to life—using existing data and practical tools to spark fresh thinking around school finances.

Delegates fully engaged and inspired ✨ Our 2-part programme with David Bartram OBE focused on developing the quality of SEND and driving impactful strategic action planning. Insightful discussions, practical strategies, and meaningful progress—great to see everyone making the most of the sessions.

We asked participants whether they would recommend the 'End of KS2 Moderation' to colleagues & friends, and the consensus in the room was 'Yes!'. Thank you to everyone who attended - we hope it was beneficial and inspires those interested in becoming a writing moderator.

Important read from NCETM on EAL learners. Explicit maths talk + structured routines are helping pupils build both language and number sense, with evidence of closing the disadvantage gap. Highly relevant for contexts like Tower Hamlets. vist.ly/4v6bx #Maths #EAL #TowerHamlets #NCETM

A great Early Years Network meeting led by Julian Grenier! He shared key knowledge and insights with Early years teachers and leaders. Olga Primary school kindly hosted a showcase of their 3 tiered approach to planning - child led, non negotiable and gap led. Lots of takeaways from this session!

MFL leads collaborated to create an inspirational ‘MFL vision’ for their schools. From start to finish, 'Primary MFL Subject Leads' training was filled with curiosity, and enthusiasm. Thank you to those who attended!

A brilliant network meeting full of collaboration and shared expertise. One attendee shared: “Our hosts were amazing and clearly very knowledgeable.”

Spelling that makes sense! ✨ Teachers joined David Reedy to explore morphology, syllables, and the strategies confident spellers use—plus practical lesson ideas and catch-up support for tricky common words. Interactive, insightful, and packed with ideas for the classroom.

Our first New-to-English Resources Project newsletter is out. Led by Queen Mary Language Acquisition Lab & THEP, we’re developing free classroom resources to support pupils who are new to English. Workshops, research and school pilots are underway for 2026. #EAL #Education

Following our Autumn term session, we welcomed Reception teachers to explore the mathematical knowledge that underpin early number development and supports foundations into Year 1. Attendees left with clarity, practical tools, and the confidence to plan for impactful teaching and sustained progress.

In this session, participants learnt to build a culture of high support and high challenge, use a courageous conversations toolkit, and practised active listening. Through meaningful discussion, they challenged their thinking and left with practical skills. Stronger conversations. Real impact.

We’re hiring: Director of Primary & Early Years Tower Hamlets Education Partnership (THEP) A senior strategic leadership role shaping primary & EY improvement across Tower Hamlets. Details and recruitment pack on thep.uk #EducationJobs #TowerHamlets #Primary #EarlyYears

Today’s AEPA briefing with Kevan Collins sparked strong discussion on SEND sustainability, early years equity, workforce pressures, fair accountability and clarity on school groupings beyond academy trusts. Inclusion needs long-term stability. We’ll continue supporting Tower Hamlets schools.

Year 3 teachers left training feeling more confident to plan impactful teaching. The session explored progression, dialogic questioning and sentence-level practice, including a brilliant video from Christopher Youles. Delegates left more skilled and ready to strengthen writing outcomes.

📢 AEPA briefing Fri 27 Feb, 9–10am: Join Sir Kevan Collins for a discussion on the new Schools White Paper & Q&A. Free for AEPA members. No booking needed. Contact me for the link. #SchoolsWhitePaper #AEPA #KevanCollins #SEND #SchoolLeadership

We’re proud to support the #InclusionForAll campaign from @impetus.org.uk and @thedifferenceed.bsky.social, backed by 60+ organisations. Its message, all staff supporting every child to belong, achieve and thrive, is now referenced in the Schools White Paper. Inspiring to see this impact on policy.

The Primary English Newsletter (Jan/Feb 2026) is out. See how schools are launching the Year of Reading, from reading challenges & library spaces to spelling bees & inspiring writing. Featuring work from Marner Primary, Bonner Primary, Harbinger Primary & more. Read & be inspired. #TowerHamlets

A beneficial session focused on strengthening oracy and improving early years outcomes. Reflection on GLD data, interactions, and ShREC approach deepened understanding of communication practice. Practical discussions on early language shared strategies to support children’s confidence and learning.

If we want to strengthen oracy, we should start with maths data. As Geoff Barton shared, early maths outcomes are a strong indicator of later life chances. Thank you to Geoff for the insight, and to Sandra Connington for a clear, practical update on the HR changes impacting schools.

If your senior meeting is mostly updates, it’s probably not strategic. Start with: What decision are we avoiding? What will we stop? Leadership isn’t about staying busy. It’s about choosing direction. Busy isn’t strategy. #SchoolLeadership #StrategicLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment

Great CPD day with our Year 6 colleagues 📚 Here is some feedback we received: Focused on GDS writing, engaging reading, retrieval in maths, and effective SATs preparation. Lots of practical ideas to take straight back into the classroom ✏️✨ #Year6 #PrimaryEducation #TeachingAndLearning

Adapting our Y4 maths curriculum with @oaknational.bsky.social materials has strengthened progression and precision. Granular small steps support effective scaffolding and ensure all pupils, including those with SEND, can access maths securely. #UKEdu #PrimaryMaths #OakAcademy #NCETM

A brilliant session led by Sandra Connington on Financial Leadership and HR Processes for Staffing Restructures 👏 The session deepened understanding of whole-school finances and budgets. So well received that delegates left asking for more sessions on related topics — a true sign of impact.

✨ What a day. What a conversation. What an impact. ✨ Our leadership conference brought school leaders together for powerful learning and connection. 100% rated it Excellent or Good. Key themes: belonging, inclusion, distributed leadership, SEND equity and honest Ofsted conversations. 💙

Key takeaways from the Tower Hamlets Senior Leadership Conference: don’t wait for curriculum change, focus on fluency and impact, inclusion matters more than ever, and no school improves in isolation. Collaboration is key. #EducationReform #Ofsted #SEND #Inclusion #CPD

Place matters. 🌍 Today at the Tower Hamlets Senior Leaders Conference, we explored strong local leadership: shared responsibility, community, collegiality, and future-focused leaders who listen, learn, and put children first. ✨ #Leadership #Education #TowerHamlets

James Heale shared a powerful insight at our Senior Leaders Conference Good vs great in professional contracting comes down to behaviour & evidence Evidence walls cut through the noise & help us make real progress Leaders who embrace this go beyond good #Leadership #EvidenceBased #SeniorLeaders

"Legacy isn’t what we intend, it’s what we experience day to day." – Evelyn Forde Do our standards breed capability or fear? Are they clear, kind and consistent? Culture is felt in the day-to-day, especially when things get hard. Coherence turns intentions into reliability. #inclusion #leadership

@davidbartram.bsky.social opens the THEP Senior Leaders Conference with a stark SEND reality: 📉 Funding pressures 📈 Increasing complexity of need Inclusion today demands system leadership, not just goodwill. #SEND #SchoolLeadership #TowerHamlets #Newham

Reflections from a visit to Drayton Manor HS explore curriculum ownership, subject-led leadership, purposeful assessment & clear expectations, & how alignment across these makes the difference. Full article here: vist.ly/4q5zx #SchoolLeadership #SixthForm #Science #CurriculumDesign #Alevels

“What does place-based leadership look like?” Rob Carpenter (RISE) posed this at THEP Exec Heads network, exploring how school leadership can better meet SEND challenges through strong locality leadership. A vital conversation for Tower Hamlets schools. #PlaceBasedLeadership #SEND #TowerHamlets

@juliangrenier.bsky.social (EEF) led a powerful session inclusive practice. Reflecting on Dr Anne Heavey’s research, how small changes make a big impact on inclusion. To further improve early years oracy, check out: vist.ly/4pauz #EarlyYears #Inclusion #SEND #HighQualityInteractions

Excited to share the THEP Senior Leaders’ Conference! Join us 4 Feb for a day of learning, strategy and connection with fellow leaders. Secure your place today! @davidbartram.bsky.social @evelynforde1.bsky.social #Inclusion #Leadership #SeniorLeaders #ProfessionalDevelopment #THEPConference

With Ofsted inspections starting again this week, AEPA are holding a webinar this Friday with HMI Sir Martyn Oliver. It's free for all THEP member schools. Get in touch if you want the link. Friday 5th December 9am-10am #TowerHamlets #Ofsted #AEPA

Great to see recognition of the powerful work across London’s school-led partnerships. Proud to stand with @haringeyeduc.bsky.social and Camden Learning in the #AEPA report, showing how collaboration benefits our communities. #BelongingandExcellence

THEP is one of the partnerships quoted in the AEPA report: Belonging and Excellence. THEP’s Headteacher Support Programme builds agile, resilient leaders. AEPA highlights our impact strengthening leadership across Tower Hamlets. thep.uk #AEPA #TowerHamlets #leadershipdevelopment

Inclusion isn’t an add-on. It’s the foundation of a strong, fair education system. More organisations are joining @impetus.org.uk and @thedifferenceed.bsky.social call for #InclusionForAll - because every child deserves to belong, achieve and thrive.

Thank you to everyone who made the THEP Headteachers’ Conference 2025 a success. Inspiring speakers, honest conversations and a shared commitment to bold, inclusive leadership. Here’s to leading boldly, supporting one another, and taking the energy of these days back into our schools. #Inclusion

Isaac Harvey MBE shared how his education journey was shaped by people who truly saw him, especially LSAs, who see the individual, understand the lesson, and bridge the two with skill, care and creativity. A reminder that personalised support makes inclusion real. #InclusionInAction #TowerHamlets

This morning, Sinéad McBrearty reminded us that leadership is a daily choice. Her challenge to us: Be bold. Inclusion, wellbeing, and meaningful change don’t happen through timidity, they happen when leaders choose bravery. #LBTHConference #BoldLeadership #WellbeingInEducation #InclusionInAction

Great to kick off Day 2 with Sinéad McBrearty, CEO at Education Support, reminding us that wellbeing, compassion and culture sit at the heart of great leadership. A powerful start to the day. 💛 #LBTHConference #WellbeingInEducation #LeadershipMatters #TowerHamlets #Headteachers

Today, Dr Steve Ingham reminded us that high performance begins with the courage to aim high. As leaders, what goals excite and scare you right now? What possibilities open up when we choose ambition over safety - for ourselves, our teams, and our pupils? #HighPerformance #TowerHamlets #Leadership

Powerful questions from Jay Davenport, Regional Director at Thinking Schools Academy Trust, challenging us on what inclusion really looks like, not just in policy, but in the lived experience of every child. #InclusionInAction #LeadershipMatters #TowerHamletsEducation #BelongingInEducation

“Leadership is about creating the conditions where everyone can flourish.” Huge thanks to Razia Ali and Jay Davenport for opening the day with thought-provoking insights on inclusion, belonging, and school improvement. #InclusiveLeadership #LBTHConference #TowerHamlets #Headteachers

Great to see to see so many of you at Tower Hamlets Headteachers' Conference this year. Two days ahead to connect, reflect, and explore this year’s theme: #Inclusion and #Belonging. Here’s to powerful conversations and shared purpose across our #TowerHamlets community.

Join Professor Becky Francis as she talks to school leaders across the AEPA network about her recent work on the curriculum review.

Really thought-provoking presentation from @evelynforde1.bsky.social for #TowerHamlets #headteachers on the problem with #inclusion as a strategy Often framed as policies, checklists, interventions Focused on who is missing, not how we make them feel Risks tokenism and 'we've done our bit' mindset