Micro‑Practices in School Leadership - Nexus Education Micro‑practices in school leadership shape culture, build trust and support wellbeing. Small daily actions create healthier school environments.

How small, intentional behaviours shape culture, strengthen trust and create healthier, more human schools.

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#Leadership, #Workload, #WorkLifeBalance.

This morning we are #NeXworking with headteachers in #EastYorkshire.

Today's solution providers: @smoothwall.bsky.social, Compass, Act Fast First Aid, YPO, @2simpleuk.bsky.social, @thirdspacelearning.bsky.social iTRACK Education.
Thanks so much!

Info: nexus.education or contracts.education.

For the first #NeXworking session in #Knowsley, we were supporting a group of SMBs.

Thanks to: Ultimate Kids, Anntech, @reedspecialist.bsky.social, Act Fast First Aid, iAMCompliant, @thenationalcollege.bsky.social and Aspire People.

More info at: nexus.education and contracts.education.

Last week we were in West Sussex for our annual #NeXworking session with 14 Heads and Exec Heads.

Thanks to Weduc, @thenationalcollege.bsky.social, The Outdoor Classroom, @literacycounts.bsky.social & @trilbytv.co.uk for supporting our schools.

More info: nexus.education or contracts.education.

When Complaints Take Over - Nexus Education Education should be a partnership not a battlefield. Schools and parents must work together, not against each other.

Education should be a partnership not a battlefield.
Schools and parents must work together, not against each other.

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#ParentalEngagement, #Leadership, #Burnout

Today we were back #NeXworking in Knowsley.

Thanks to our solution providers.
Today they were: Compass Education, @2simpleuk.bsky.social, Showbie, @thirdspacelearning.bsky.social, @literacycounts.bsky.social, Anntech and Intelligent Evidence.

More info at: nexus.education and contracts.education

For #InternationalWomensDay, we have 100s of blogs written by women, for women.

Check them out here: bit.ly/47o0dWf.

#IWD2026, #InternationalWomensDay2026, #IWD

Encouraging teacher wellbeing in the present through imagining the future - Nexus Education When thinking about their wellbeing, three researchers decided to think about their 'imagined futures'.

When thinking about their #wellbeing, three researchers decided to think about their 'imagined futures'.
Written by: @poppygibsonuk.bsky.social, Amber Browne and Joe Rose.

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#Burnout, #Vocation, #Teaching.

Hidden Costs: In-House vs Outsourced School Lettings Company Explore the hidden costs of school lettings and how to calculate ROI. Discover whether in-house or a professional school lettings company offers the most profitable solution.

Explore the hidden costs of school lettings and learn how to calculate #ROI.
Discover whether in-house management or a school lettings company offers the most sustainable and profitable solution.

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#Budget, #Lettings.

This morning, we were back #NeXworking on the #Wirral.
We were with a large group of SBMs.

Supporting us were: Everywhen, CES, @schoolsuk.bsky.social, Anntech, @thenationalcollege.bsky.social, Aspire People Ltd and Eteach- thank you!

Find out more at: nexus.education or contracts.education.

This morning we were #Nexworking with a group of SBMs in #Middlesbrough.
Our events help schools save both time and money.

Thanks to: Veritas, @iamcompliant.bsky.social, @thenationalcollege.bsky.social and Weduc.

For more information visit: nexus-education.com or contracts.education.

The Power of Listening - Nexus Education Listening Rooms capture the most authentic voices when conducting research in education.

Listening Rooms capture the most authentic voices when conducting research in #education.

Written by a group of researchers including
@poppygibsonuk.bsky.social.

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#Diversity, #Inclusion, #Equity.

UK Maths Challenge - Nexus Education Registration is open for students to apply for the UK Mathematics Challenge (UKMC).

Registration is open for students to apply for the UK Mathematics Challenge (UKMC).

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#Maths, #KS3, #KS4, #STEM.

Spencer Clarke Group Release School Insights Report 2025 - Nexus Education 87.5% of Headteachers say they are ‘concerned’ or ‘very concerned’ about pupil mental health and wellbeing within their school- School Insights Report.

87.5% of Headteachers say they are ‘concerned’ or ‘very concerned’ about pupil mental health and wellbeing within their school- School Insights Report 2025.

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#SEN, #Recruitment, #Retention, #MentalHealthAndWellbeing.

Start the School Year Fresh - Nexus Education How the New Year can be an opportunity to start afresh with 'that' co-worker so you'll not waste unnecessary energy on something you cannot control.

How the New Year can be an opportunity to start afresh with 'that' co-worker so you'll not waste unnecessary energy on something you cannot control.

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2026, #NewYear, #NewStart.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year from all of us at Nexus Education!

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to share a heartfelt thanks to our incredible community. Your trust, dedication, contribution and support have made this year truly meaningful.

May 2026 be just as successful!

3D Storytelling: A New Dimension in Learning - Nexus Education How can immersive technologies like AR amplify learning?

How can immersive technologies like AR amplify learning?

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#AR, #STEM, #EdTech

Harper Lee’s Guide to Surviving December in Education - Nexus Education Christmas is approaching, everyone is tired and has so much to do. This blog shares how to survive to the end of term with our colleagues.

As #Christmas approaches, everyone is tired and has so much to do.

This blog shares how to survive to the end of term with our colleagues.

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#December, #EndOfTerm, #TeacherWellbeing.

How to manage your time effectively on the run up to Christmas - Nexus Education Teachers calendars are filled with festive events and the ever-growing pressure of home and school life. Gemma shares how to not feel overwhelmed.

Teachers' calendars are filled with #festive events and the ever-growing pressure of home and school life.
Gemma shares how to not feel overwhelmed.

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#Burnout, #WorkLifeBalance, #Christmas.

Damien was #NeXworkig with 13 heads in Cumbria.
They met Weduc & The Outdoor Classroom App virtually, followed by TEM, Schoot, apetito & @literacycounts.bsky.social in person.

Also, 3PLearning who couldn't make it, but still supported the group via our £1k donation!

Info at: nexus-education.com

Supporting SEND Students - Nexus Education AP students often come with histories of exclusion, trauma, or significant disengagement from school. Effective mentors adapt and build relationships.

Alternative Provision students often come with histories of exclusion, trauma, or significant disengagement from #school.
Effective #mentors adapt and build relationships.

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#SEN, #ALN, #AP, #AlternativeProvision

Letting Go of Perfection in Teaching - Nexus Education When there is too much to do, can we let go of perfectionism, redefine success and allow ourselves more compassion?

When there is too much to do, can we let go of perfectionism, redefine success and allow ourselves more compassion?

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#Wellbeing, #MentalHealth, #Burnout, #Perfection.

Developing Pupils Emotional Literacy - Nexus Education Developing children's emotional literacy in school and at home, facilitating conversation to help them develop their ability to communicate.

Developing children's emotional literacy in #school and at home, facilitating conversations to help them develop their ability to communicate.
Written by @mrts-ects.bsky.social and @mymoodstars.bsky.social.

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#EmontionalLiteracy, #SEN, #SENCO, #ALN, #ALNCO

This morning was spent #NeXworking with Kirkby Heads and SBMs.

A big thank you to: Act Fast First Aid, AnnTech, @thenationalcollege.bsky.social, Schoot, @zeneducate.bsky.social, Daisy Education, and Aspire People for supporting us.

Find out more at: www.nexus-education.com.

The Growing Need for Individualised Pupil Support - Nexus Education % A look at how tailored 1-to-1 tutoring can transform outcomes for young people, as the attainment gap continues to widen.

As the demand for #SEND support continues to grow, and #schools face a persistent attendance crisis, we assess the value of interventions and holistic support to ensure pupils are able to access learning and re-engage with #education.  

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#SEN, #ALN, #ASD, #ADHD, #EAL.

How To Create a More Inclusive Christmas for Neurodivergent Children - Nexus Education The Christmas season can be an exciting and magical time, but for some students, it can be overwhelming. Here's how to make Christmas accessible for all.

The Christmas season can be an exciting and magical time, but for some students, it can be overwhelming.

The Spencer Clarke Group shares how to make #Christmas accessible for all.

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#ASD, #SEN, #Inclusion, #Education

Supporting Pupils’ Emotional Regulation - Nexus Education Emotional regulation is essential for effective learning. Teachers play a key role in helping pupils develop social-emotional skills.

Emotional regulation is essential for effective learning.
Teachers play a key role in helping pupils develop social-emotional skills.
Written by @mrts-ects.bsky.social.

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#EmotionalRegulation, #WorldKindnessDay, #AntiBullyingWeek.

How Teachers Can Inspire Care and Compassion in Schools - Nexus Education Spencer Clarke Group are exploring how teaching kindness can inspire meaningful change, not just on World Kindness Day, but every day.

Spencer Clarke Group are exploring how teaching kindness can inspire meaningful change, not just on #WorldKindnessDay, but every day.

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#AntiBullyingWeek.

Understanding ACEs: Why Every School Needs to Look Beyond Behaviour - Nexus Education Many children affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences aren’t being deliberately defiant- their behaviour reflects trauma, not rebellion.

Many children affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences aren’t being deliberately defiant- their behaviour reflects #trauma, not rebellion.

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#ACE, #AdverseChildhoodExperiences, #BehaviourManagement.