TrustWide CPD Leads - Contextual Implementation No One-Size-Fits-All: The Power of Context in School Improvement Viviane Robinson states that the number of priorities a school can attend to should be “fluid and contextual”. Not only does context ...

So grateful to the Trust CPD Leaders' Forum, @samgibbs.bsky.social and @missgoodyear.bsky.social for sharing my blog post all about the importance of context!

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The forum is a wonderful space for learning and collaboration!

What the curriculum review means for schools As the profession digests the curriculum and assessment review’s recommendations, thoughts turn to putting them into practice, write Tracy Goodyear and Sam Gibbs

What does the curriculum review mean for the sector? @missgoodyear.bsky.social and @samgibbs.bsky.social set out six points for schools to consider as they plan to implement the review's recommendations

Looking forward to speaking with my partner-in-crime @missgoodyear.bsky.social at the @teacherdevtrust.bsky.social conference.

Why teacher CPD must move beyond ‘quick win’ thinking As funding for NPQs is withdrawn, the future of teacher CPD lies in collaborative networks that aim to build ‘collective intelligence’, write Sam Gibbs and Tracy Goodyear

Brilliant from @missgoodyear.bsky.social and @samgibbs.bsky.social

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Why teacher CPD must move beyond ‘quick win’ thinking As funding for NPQs is withdrawn, the future of teacher CPD lies in collaborative networks that aim to build ‘collective intelligence’, write Sam Gibbs and Tracy Goodyear

Why we think the future of CPD lies in collaborative networks. @missgoodyear.bsky.social @trustcpdleads.bsky.social

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Congratulations to all from our sector receiving honours. It is great to see any and all efforts to restore our profession to a respected and valued pillar in both individual children and families lives but also the significant contribution to our wider collective benefit. 👏👏

Errrr yes. Will make sure I'm not wearing baby sick stained clothes that day though... 🤣

Exactly this. It's like people have forgotten how to recognise a good thing and a positive change. I've now resorted to full-on debates with people about their irrelevant links on Facebook. Fight the good fight and all of that...

Bridget Phillipson:'I know what it is to grow up on free school meals' Exclusive: Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson writes on the government's expansion of free school meals provision.

I grew up on free school meals, I know the difference they can make.

So I’m deeply proud that our Labour Government is taking this decisive step to turn the tide on child poverty — it is our moral mission.

Me for @labourlist.bsky.social ✍️
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Taking hunger out of the classroom. - The Sutton Trust Unpacking the Government's decision to widen FSM access to all households on universal credit.

A big (and very welcome) announcement from government today on free school meal eligibilty, widening it to all children on families eligible for UC.

A quick thread on these changes, and the remaining challenges 🧵

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My favourite flower and that smell..! Still got some seeds waiting but fear it's too late now. Gorgeous colours!

In case you didn’t know, @samgibbs.bsky.social, @kathrynmorgan.bsky.social and Tracy Goodyear are absolute legends! For every reason!

#ThankfulThursday

Hey Team Bluesky... MOLEY HAS BEEN FOUND! Full details below and THANK YOU!

Desperate parent alert! Our 4yo left his beloved teddy Moley (Florence the Mole from Any Creatures Wildlife) at Premier Inn Doncaster Lakeside on May 31. Likely scooped up with laundry 🧺💔 Discontinued + irreplaceable. Please RT + help us bring him home! 🙏#bringmoleyhome

@andrewoneill.bsky.social

Maintained school head lands new DfE adviser role Andrew O'Neill will deliver 'frontline expertise directly into the heart of policy-making', government says

Really pleased to read about this appointment. This really is a brilliant move to bring his sector-level expertise to the heart of policy-making. He will give this role the deep,critical thought that our schools' challenges deserve. Fantastic!
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Fabulous to see @trustcpdleads.bsky.social getting a mention from @samgibbs.bsky.social in the TES this morning. Couldn't agree more and really sings to what we are aiming for in our free Forum-too much public money wasted on short-term, shiny fixes-we have to build capacity from within. Great job!

Loyalty should never come at the expense of integrity.

Anyone who asks you to violate your values doesn’t deserve your allegiance. Respecting your boundaries is a foundation of trust.

The people worthy of commitment expect you to stand by your principles, not conform to theirs.

This is such a thoughtful piece from @andrew-oneill.bsky.social , which emphasises the need to also develop the capacity of leaders in Trusts, LAs and schools to be astute in noticing and seeing the interdependence of the "quiet failures". Involved in school improvement? Read this 👇

@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social

Education Secretary gives keynote speech at Education World Forum Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson's speech on the use of EdTech to improve opportunity in education at the Education World Forum.

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"Teachers are the heart, they are the soul of every school.That was true 500 years ago. It’ll be true in 500 more.
Education is a deeply human gift, given by one generation to the next."
This is so refreshing :sensitive plans for thoughtful tech implementation with all the right caveats considered.

Today’s Most Crucial Leadership Skill Is Systems Thinking The ability to think systemically is no longer a nice-to-have for leaders. It is a crucial capability for leading a sustainable, credible business in todays' world.

Interesting article
#Edusky #UkEd

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Loved this @womened.bsky.social panel session at The Next Decade conference yesterday. Perfect words from my friend @missgoodyear.bsky.social - ‘in the absence of a system, take it upon yourself to do the work’.

Mother's Day is a big day in our house and it's been a wholesome and beautiful one with our two boys. Feeling fortunate and very very lucky.

Really important to feed in to this - NPQs have brought welcome equity and a framework we can build on, but they need far greater contextualisation and a broader research base.

Become a brickie to build a career, Labour tells schoolchildren Writing exclusively for The Telegraph, the Education Secretary pledges to not let a generation of young people ‘slide into worklessness’

Over £600m to train up to 60,000 more engineers, brickies, sparkies, and chippies.

Homegrown skills to deliver our Plan for Change and build 1.5 million homes for families across the country.

That’s the difference Labour in power makes.
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I'm really good Gaurav! Sooo busy with baby and Arthur and back-to-work planning ☺️ would be great to meet for a walk at some point!