Do you want to step-up to school headship? From navigating applications to preparing for interviews & showing authentic #leadership, this guide from @alanshields.bsky.social offers practical advice for aspiring heads on making the perfect application: buff.ly/vNNIFPN #schools
Thinking about your first headship? Deciding when you’re ready is tough, but asking the right questions makes it clearer. From resilience to readiness @alanshields.bsky.social considers how we know when the time is right to take on the top job in #schools: buff.ly/W63Trf8 #education #leadership
Hopefully this will be helpful to anyone thinking about #Headship Special thanks, as always, to @lisashieldsht.bsky.social for helping to refine my ideas.
Do you want to step-up to school headship? From navigating applications to preparing for interviews & showing authentic #leadership, this guide from @alanshields.bsky.social offers practical advice for aspiring heads on making the perfect application: buff.ly/vNNIFPN #schools
May be of interest if you are thinking about #headship or interested in #schoolleadership. Thanks, as always to @lisashieldsht.bsky.social for helping to pull this together.
A little ‘interview’ with yours truly in Teach Primary magazine this month… and lots of interesting articles, too! 😉
#education #teaching
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Are visual timetables in your school really supporting pupils – or have they become wallpaper in the classroom? @seainclusion.bsky.social presents a practical guide on making them purposeful, consistent & supportive for SEND pupils: buff.ly/G2JoDdm #inclusion #teaching #schools #edusky
It's #WorldDownSyndromeDay on 21st March. 65% of pupils with Down syndrome now attend mainstream schools. Here, Dr Becky Baxter from Down Syndrome UK suggests evidence‑informed strategies for helping pupils with Down syndrome learn…
Some really interesting and challenging thoughts, here. 🤔
Fascinating and challenging day in @northlanarkshire.gov.uk focusing on #KeepingthepromiseTogether Lots of agencies working together to ensure that we continue to do better for our #Careexperienced young people. @thepromise.scot
This atrocity happened during the last few days of my final placement as a student teacher in Glasgow. For thirty years, if I have ever struggled for motivation, I have thought about those poor children, their teacher and families. My thoughts and prayers are with them today. 🙏
Lesson observations can be stressful for all involved. However, these three simple steps can take some of the heat off… | via @alanshields.bsky.social
Sign up for the free @headteacherupdate.bsky.social bulletin: Every Thursday. Latest #primary #education best practice advice, case studies, #resources, #podcasts, #webinars, free downloads, news analysis & blogs. Practical advice to help your #leadership & your #schools buff.ly/49MQVRT #edusky
This is a great way to keep way to stay on top of, and get insight into, all things pertaining to #scottisheducation
Apart from the obvious @teachprimarymag.bsky.social you might want to think about @headteacherupdate.bsky.social For a Scottish perspective, @henryhepburn.bsky.social does an excellent summary of the week for @tesmagazine.bsky.social
A guide to effective & collegiate lesson observations: What makes lesson observations effective in primary #schools & how can leaders manage stress & workload for #teachers? @alanshields.bsky.social shares practical strategies for clarity, partnership & progress:
May be of interest to my ‘teacher’ friends. As always, thanks to @lisashieldsht.bsky.social for helping to refine my ideas. @headteacherupdate.bsky.social #education #learningandteaching #schoolimprovement
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Have a little piece in here about lesson observations (pg.34). Thanks to @lisashieldsht.bsky.social for helping refine my ideas. @teachprimarymag.bsky.social @charleytp.bsky.social
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Headteacher Update Podcast: Our new episode considers what an inclusive primary school looks like & offers practical ideas/approaches for creating a culture of #inclusion & #belonging. With the amazing @alanshields.bsky.social & Dr Kulvarn Atwal: buff.ly/k3LqbbK #schools #teaching #education
Headteacher Update Podcast: Our new episode considers what an inclusive primary school looks like & offers practical ideas/approaches for creating a culture of #inclusion & #belonging. With the amazing @alanshields.bsky.social & Dr Kulvarn Atwal: buff.ly/k3LqbbK #schools #teaching #education
Headteacher Update Podcast: Our new episode considers what an inclusive primary school looks like & offers practical ideas/approaches for creating a culture of #inclusion & #belonging. With the amazing @alanshields.bsky.social & Dr Kulvarn Atwal: buff.ly/k3LqbbK #schools #teaching #education
Struggling with pupil behaviour? @alanshields.bsky.social shares seven proven strategies for primary schools – from relationships & emotional literacy to non-negotiables. Read more in Headteacher Update: buff.ly/B2VAOYL #schools #teaching
Headteacher Update Podcast: Our new episode considers what an inclusive primary school looks like & offers practical ideas/approaches for creating a culture of #inclusion & #belonging. With the amazing @alanshields.bsky.social & Dr Kulvarn Atwal: buff.ly/k3LqbbK #schools #teaching #education
This week's Headteacher Update Bulletin is packed with advice for leaders in #schools!
– Seven keys to good behaviour
– A future-proof #curriculum design
– 3 barriers to effective #CPD
– Managing food allergies in school
– What does an inclusive school look like? (podcast)
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Behaviour in schools is a complex issue. Here are some thoughts that may be of interest. 🤔 Thanks, as always, to @lisashieldsht.bsky.social for helping to refine my ideas. #education #behaviour #schools
May be of interest to anyone with an interest in #inclusion, #schoolleadership, #education
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Even the #Elfs are struggling 🤒 Thanks for all you are doing @nhs24.bsky.social 👍
May be of interest to some of my teacher friends… Thanks, as always, to @lisashieldsht.bsky.social for helping to pull my ideas together.
#attainment #improvement
Always good to be considering #Dyslexic learners when lesson planning. 👍
