🌡️ 'We can no longer sustain the culture of fear that distorts the focus of school leaders' ‪@sineadmc.bsky.social‬ schoolsweek.co.uk/we-can-no-lo...

Obviously I like a good rant here, but signing up to @teachertapp.bsky.social is probably a better way of having your voice heard! Sign up now and they'll donate to Education Support refer.teachertapp.com/c/00a47ffad6...

This will be a great session

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An excellent read. So many key points. Altho from rhe Irish perspective, it's absolutely relevant to boys nationally just now. A must read 👇🏽 #Misogyny #Adolescence #masculinity www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...

#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek 💙 In this blog we hear from headteacher Darren who is autistic. He shares his experience of the difficulties he has experienced working in schools and the coping strategies that have helped him. ow.ly/Ep2b50VjHXo #Neurodiversity #NCW

Really pleased to have launched this today at @ascl-uk.bsky.social. Please do share/engage - we're hoping to build a national resource which shares examples of good practice that exist in the system.

What a moving tribute to schools, music teachers and youth clubs across the land. Beautiful. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNDJ...

This will be an excellent session - join us if you can.

A useful summary here of presentations from ResearchEd Belfast, with papers from among others @bradleybusch.bsky.social @daisychristo.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social @ahamill.bsky.social as well as me banging on about curriculum. www.education-ni.gov.uk/news/researc...

The hallmark of an open mind is refusing to let your ideas become your identity. If you define yourself by your opinions, questioning them is a threat to your integrity. If you see yourself as a curious person or a lifelong learner, changing your mind is a moment of growth.

Shout out to the team at my twin daughters' pre-school who put on the most amazing nativity play and really helped my girl achieve something amazing. As an SEN parent I have unending gratitude for their patience, encouragement and faith. 🙏

I was dragged along to panto last night by my family, spluttering humbug all the way. What a night! Joyful and daft. Seriously good fun. Congrats to all at the wonderful @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social

"Wellbeing days can take a preventative role... staff who are struggling would ideally take time off to stop it getting worse...a preventative approach helps staff manage their wellbeing & ultimately will cost the system & schools a lot less." Our CEO in @schoolsweek.bsky.social ow.ly/q4iy50UeFnq

Sitting on the tarmac at Dublin airport, courtesy of Bert. Reflecting in a great week in Belfast and feeling very privileged to work with educators across NI, Wales, Scotland and England. There is so much commitment and passion across our workforce.

Exclusive: The number of teachers taking time off sick because of poor wellbeing has doubled over the past three years, with a huge spike at the end of each term as stress and burnout peaks

There are always human stories behind the statistics, so I am really keen to speak to teachers, leaders and support staff who have struggled with their wellbeing who would be willing to talk about their experiences. This can be anonymous. My messages are open

My take on what we can learn about education workforce retention from this year’s Teacher Wellbeing Index. Hope the bicycle analogy passes muster with the cycling community!

Just want to say teachers - you are amazing! My daughter is dealing with some significant health issues and her head of year is the best & helping us both so much. My son is loving Maths and FM A level and I got a gorgeous email from his teacher about how well he is doing. I appreciate you 😍

Looking forward to finding out more about this much needed new resource to address the impact of masculinity influencers on teenage boys: A guide for schools, teachers, parents & guardians.

The 2024 Teaching Wellbeing Index is live! Here’s what's new: - Insights on how pupil/parent behaviour impacts staff wellbeing - Data on how the lack of support from public services is affecting educators’ morale Read the findings: ow.ly/n1Ei50UaFnJ #TWIX2024 #EduSky

There is some good news though Overall wellbeing score is up a bit, small decrease in staff reporting mental health issues and lower proportion reporting negative effects of workplace culture But leader stress remains ‘chronic and acute’ schoolsweek.co.uk/leader-stres...

Some horrible stats in this @edsupportuk.bsky.social report 84% of leaders and 78% of teachers stressed 77% of workforce reports psychological or behavioural symptoms due to their work Majority report increase in poor behaviour and vexatious parental complaints schoolsweek.co.uk/leader-stres...

Does anyone know why an EasyJet flight from London to Belfast would offer safety instructions in Danish? Is this a guerilla Remainer campaign?

In case you missed it on Friday, I've done a little piece for Progressive Britain on the very different ideas that underpin Labour's reform agendas I'm education and health. Tldr, it's collaboration vs competition. www.progressivebritain.org/the-unnotice...

As we digest new child poverty figures reposting this - bleak & utterly heartwarming - about Hartlepool head Mark Tilling who is trying to get 10,000 beds out to local kids without one. Child poverty means exhaustion as well as hunger. Please consider helping. www.theguardian.com/education/ar...

Thank you Yr7 Spanish teachers! My son brought home my new favourite word this weekend: “it’s a word for us chatting at the table after dinner!” >Sobremesa<

What’s going on with exam access arrangements? And why is their prevalence in private schools so much higher than state schools? The answer? More data is needed… schoolsweek.co.uk/ofqual-inves...

To the man listening to loud recordings of American political interviews on the tube…please ask Father Christmas for a pair of headphones

On a train to Birmingham and thoroughly enjoying the love for libraries on here. Brixton Library remains one of my all-time favourite sanctuaries.

Do yourself a favor and get a public library card‼️ Then sign up for an app called Libby where you can borrow thousands of audiobooks! Your library card supports your local community, while it gives you access to resources and tools to get educated 📖💡

Wonderful to be visiting Greenwood Academy in Birmingham today as we launch the Curriculum & Assessment Review's Call for Evidence. It’s imperative that we hear perspectives and evidence from as wide a range of people as possible. I look forward to reading the responses! www.gov.uk/government/n...

Suicide is preventable when communities work together to look after each other. This World Suicide Prevention Month we share some practical steps that every member of a school community can take to contribute to awareness and reduce the stigma. www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/fo... #EduSky

Content warning🚨 Govt urged to develop a “clear & explicit strategy” to protect the mental health of the school workforce, as data published today shows an increase in the number of staff seeking support because they were at risk of suicide @edsupportuk.bsky.social www.tes.com/magazine/new...

As much wisdom as grit here from the brilliant @evelynforde1.bsky.social

Check me out with my QR code tech. I would like more respondents for this survey. It is aimed for ECT and those in initial teacher training in England It is to look at their confidence in training around behaviour. Please share! #EduSky #thisisAP