Hey Get Real Community! As you may have guessed, we’re currently taking a break and will be back with a 💥 after the school holidays (with some exciting announcements and developments!) We hope everyone has a lovely break and gets some well-deserved downtime 🙌🏼

Ask whether what you're doing is useful and constantly interrogate for this. Why this intervention? Does it work? How do we know? Be brave! If there isn't good evidence for something working (e g coloured paper/lenses) don't just roll over and do it. bennewmark.wordpress.com/2025/01/31/i...

Huge shout out to @chrispassey.bsky.social and @claireharley.bsky.social for always being so generous with their expertise on leadership. #systemleaders

Lots and lots of example using the same, shared language. I’ve written about this here 🙂https://www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/how-do-we-make-decisions-in-the-classroom

Firstly, (got this from @bennewmark.bsky.social) don’t ask teachers to do things you don’t/have not done. Secondly, look at the evidence base on aspects of the literature linked to school priorities. Lastly, be transparent. A lot of the time we don’t know exactly what will work, but working on

It’s too broad and aspirational in nature - it relies on hope not trust. Inclusive practice requires clarity of core elements (scaffolding, chunking, DI etc.) so as to ground the heady heights of QFT in measurable strategies that are built on true trust accountability not simply trust.

Trying not to repeat myself, I do think coming up with a shared language around tangible definitions of the core and key element of what he considers to be QFT is vital.

Last question of the night ✨

We are looking at setting up internal AP and a resource base for our pupils with SEND. Has anyone done this successfully and is open to a visit?

It’s time for Question 2…

Question 1…here we go…💥

Decaf tea and ideas are brewing! Grab your drink of choice and join us at 8pm to discuss a leadership scenario. #weliketothinkhard

A reminder of our latest leadership scenario ahead of our community conversation at 8pm 👀 #inclusion #GetReal

60 minute countdown is ON! ⏰

Our community conversation is TONIGHT at 8pm. We hope to see some old and new faces as we discuss our latest scenario which you can check out on our Substack. It’s time to #GetReal!

We hope you have had a lovely half term edu friends! We’re back with a 💥 on Monday with our community conversation on a very interesting scenario! Check the scenario out on our Substack now.

Awesome discussion tonight #getreal! Thanks to all the leaders who participated!

This week's insight of the night ... @dougobrien.bsky.social!

GREAT points! Behind the scenes your contributions have got us talking about transparency (of process) and what it means to collaborate and get things done... thank you!

It’s not glib- it’s important. Yes there is an imperative for rapid change, yes there is a range of research and yes there’s whatever good idea Sam had for their NPQ. But these are also adult professionals/ with agency, and experience and voice.

Be open, honest and upfront with staff. Get some early adopters to trial the process. Undertake staff voice on their feedback about the process. Share the development of the process itself with staff.

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Here we go with our first question, based on the scenario ‘The one where standardisation causes consternation …’ Remember to add the hashtag #GetReal

1 hour to go before our community conversation on scenario #5!

Leaders, we want your thoughts! The fifth #GetReal community conversation takes place at 8 pm TOMORROW! Have a look at the scenario we'll be discussing below👇🏽 The one where standardisation causes consternation substack.com/@getreallead...

Scenario #5 is LIVE 💫 Check it out by clicking the link below, and we’ll see you at the community conversation on Monday 3rd February at 8pm. Share widely! #GetReal #edusky getrealleadershiphub.substack.com/p/scenario-5...

It was a huge honour to be asked by @getrealleadership.bsky.social to give my insight into Scenario 4 So, let’s chat! Do you agree? Thoughts? I’d love to see what other leaders think about this from the view of a Headteacher @headteacherchat.bsky.social @stepupnetwork.bsky.social

Our latest expert insight from the brilliant @chrispassey.bsky.social is now ready to read 💥 Check it out on our Substack now!

Really enjoyed this discussion. Very interesting scenario this one!

🌟 Insight of the night 🌟 @claireharley.bsky.social

That's all folks! #GetReal

@shabnamagram.bsky.social great advice on scoping roles and responsibilities within teams 💪🏽

Question #3, here we go! #GetReal

Clarity will build trust. There will be an appropriate time to acknowledge mistakes made. But publicly the focus should on amplifying the positive. In this case the positives of professional conduct. Make it clear in every meeting this is valued by acknowledging when it is evident.

I think clarity is kindness. I’m in charge of exams at my school and we follow the exam guidelines, check protocol and always review how we can improve. It’s not aimed at anyone, it’s just ‘what we do here’.

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Here we go with our first question, based on the scenario ‘The one where the scores don't add up …’ Remember to add the hashtag #GetReal

📢 Get ready for our next community conversation by having a read of scenario #4 below! 👇🏽 The one where the scores don't add up… substack.com/@getreallead...

Our favourite time of the week too @mathsmuse.bsky.social 🙌🏼 Enjoy! We hope to hear your thoughts on it soon.

Scenario #4 is LIVE 💫 Check it out by clicking the link below, and we’ll see you at the community conversation on Monday 20th January at 8pm. Share widely! #GetReal #edusky open.substack.com/pub/getreall...

Our latest expert insight by @head-teach.bsky.social is now LIVE!💥 getrealleadershiphub.substack.com/p/expert-ins...

Really enjoyed reading this! And it reflected some really careful thought about how strategic change must be balanced with care for personnel.

A great expert insight for @getrealleadership.bsky.social by @gedrae.bsky.social !

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That's all folks! #GetReal

Question #3, ready to go! #GetReal

Great contributions all! Question #2 below:👇#GetReal

Looking forward to seeing other responses here as I am the only SLT member for academic at our school so it feels very real #getreal