5 things that can make a difference to school culture (yes there are more factors)…

Recognise the impact of long-term poverty on schools, promote creative and vocational subjects, improve teacher recruitment – Schools North East has published a list of priorities for the next government tes.com/magazine/news/…

I wonder how many non-school based family members, of school staff, know what ‘CPOMs’ is?! (‘I just need to check CPOMs’ ‘I just need to log something!’ Etc) #safeguarding #logging #cpoms

Have it on good authority that this is going to shape Labour’s education policy teachfirst.org.uk/sites/default/…

🗣️ Calling all North East PRU & AP leaders. I am hosting our regional group meeting this Tues 9th July at 2pm. 🕑 📅 Get in touch if you would like me to email you the invite. Our agenda is covering a range of topics such as mental health, attendance and curriculum design.

Teachers: To celebrate Labour’s victory which I hope will lead to better teacher wellbeing and mental health, I am giving away a free copy of my book. Follow, like and retweet. One person will be chosen at random on Friday at midday. Result announced here.

#Inclusion in mainstream schools is to be 'at the heart' of new-look Department for Education. Bridget Phillipson confirms that responsibility for #SEND & alternative provision is to be placed within the schools brief in a bid to ensure inclusion is core consideration: buff.ly/3XZ008g

Another inspiring visit to the wonderful North Ormesby Primary Academy It was a pleasure to see all they have achieved in the last 12 months. IQM

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Brilliant keynote again from Kate Jones on Feedback. Tonnes of strategies to take away! #redchesh ResearchED Cheshire

We are beginning a project in September (called OPAL) to improve playtimes for our children Ad Astra Academy Trust To facilitate this project, we require some loose parts - any materials that can be easily moved,combined&incorporated into children's free play. Please help if you can 🙏

📣 POSTERS! I have a growing collection of FREE evidence-informed posters available to download from my website. Perfect conversation starters and excellent resources to support professional development. Get. Share. Grow! 🌱 👊 REPOST and grab HQ copies here:

Our open letter to Bridget Phillipson tes.com/magazine/news/…

Alarming statistics released today on exclusions and suspensions show unprecedented levels of both for 22/23. Once again it highlights that the most disadvantaged in our schools are disproportionately impacted by exclusion those with SEN, FSM, PP …e-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistic…

Delighted to say that we IQM Award) will be in Dubai, UAE 🇦🇪 come November 👇 Interested in discussing school improvement & inclusion in your international settings ahead of the conference? 💭 Drop me a DM today & start your journey of improvement with IQM 🌍

Inclusion has always been a key “criterion” with us. IQM What are you doing to ensure that your school is a place where ALL learners can thrive and belong? Let’s get the ball rolling ⚽️ and have the conversation today. Join the #iqmfamily #belonging #becoming

Reflecting on a wonderful day at the fabulous Rosebrook Primary - a school who truly care and make a difference. 💚

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Teachers in the UK: I am considering organising an unofficial review called 'Tackling Burnout in the Teaching Profession". The intention is to offer findings and suggested actions to the DfE. Could you please complete my opinion poll on Twitter Steve Waters FCCT? Ends midday tomorrow

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