The Big Listen has dominated the headlines but we think the Gilbert Review has even more to offer. Our thoughts on the independent learning review and why it must not go unnoticed. #edutwitter #headteacherchat headrestuk.co.uk/blog/dear-secr…

Looking forward to hosting this event next month in Dubai. It’s designed for anyone seeking a leadership position in the GCC. #edutwitter More info here transformintlgroup.com/leadershipsu...

Excellent thread, as always, from Edmund. Amanda Spielmans' attempted re-writing of history will not fool us, but I'm particularly angry about the idea of 'serious failings' at the school when it was confirmed that no child was at risk.

Frustrating to confirm the delay in the publication of the #BeyondBeliefBook especially with all that’s going on at Ofsted. Due October but aiming now for January 2025. Out of my control, sadly. You will have been notified if you’ve pre-ordered on Amazon. @HeadrestUK

Edmund Barnett-Ward One of the most chilling things is that Headrest wrote to Ofsted in 2021 warning that there could be serious impact on headteachers' mental health and possibly a fatality. Regrettably, they didn't listen then - they really do need to listen now.

Behind the scenes of the children's TV series The Banana Splits (1968).

In case anybody needs it for assembly or hymn practice this term, here's a picture of some jet planes meeting in the air to be refuelled. You know the song...

ICYMI. ⁦Headrest⁩ respond to the Gilbert Review with 12 reasons why it must be acted upon. headrestuk.co.uk/blog/dear-secr…

“Autumn Days”: A Song Explained If you went to primary school in the 1980s or 90s, or if you worked in a school in that era, you will no doubt remember a number of the songs you sang with gusto in assemblies... 1/

#RIP dad 💔

Rest in Peace Lord Vader

May the Force be with you J. E. J.

I refuse to retweet it but shameful attack column on Ruth Perry’s sister Julia in Times. Quotes the now discredited Ofsted report of Caversham primary, misuses Samaritan guidance, ignores damning coroner’s report, select committee inquiry… Wondering who briefed this…

Still raging about Times attack piece on Ruth’s family & all of us who’ve tried to hold Ofsted to account. One of so many facts it ignores in blaming those who speak out is that Ofsted cited as factor in deaths of ELEVEN teachers. How can silence ever be the correct response?

THEY'RE EATING THE DOGS

Today in Parliament, I addressed the difficult summer that our Southport community has endured. Our thoughts remain with the families of Alice, Bebe, and Elsie, who were tragically killed in the July attack. I want to thank Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary

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Brave, poignant letter in Times today - “Julia Waters saved my life” - proves what we all knew. Ruth’s amazing sister has done so much to help desperate heads brutalised by Ofsted. The truly nasty attempt to take her down with an inaccurate comment piece has utterly backfired.

If I can help in any way…