Paul K Ainsworth
@pkainsworth.bsky.social
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NO SILVER BULLETS 2.0: https://www.amazon.co.uk/NO-SILVER-BULLETS-2-0-IMPROVEMENT/dp/B0CW9GSK94/ Author | EdDirector | EHT | Chair | SpeakerTEDx | JoyDivision | SUPYogaTeacher | Wild🏊‍♂️ | 🛵🇫🇷 My website: https://paulkainsworth.wordpress.com
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𝗗𝗼 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁?
𝗙𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗲?
𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆’𝘀…

Have a listen to the conversation with the wonderful Shane Leaning for Global Ed Leaders

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Do Silver Bullets Exist? | A Conversation with Paul Ainsworth
Podcast Episode · Global Ed Leaders | International School Leadership Development · 12/11/2024 · 35m
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𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 ⬇️
“Teachers are not broken and they don’t need us to fix them. They need us to walk alongside them.”
— Jim Knight, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘊𝘺𝘤𝘭𝘦
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠?
When times are hard, it’s important to look back at what you have achieved.
On Sunday I completed my 4th Lincoln Half Marathon. It was a wonderful day with so many people in the city but blimey was that hill tough!
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My thought from this week is: You are only one conversation away from a change in mood, to finding hope or rebuilding your positivity.
#itsgoodtotalk
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In search of wisdom? try this… ⬇️
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Frank and Stan Chat
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🎙️ 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 🎧
Is there anything more stressful for leaders than dealing with parental complaints? For this reason I was delighted to join the @headteacherupdate.bsky.social panel in sharing some practical suggestions. ⬇️
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Headteacher Update Podcast: This episode offers advice for #schools on handling parental complaints, including steps to take & useful de-escalation tips. With Catherine Loake (@hfleducation.bsky.social), Steve Docking & Paul K Ainsworth (@pkainsworth.bsky.social) buff.ly/l2ZQ4FE #education
Headteacher Update Podcast: Dealing with parental complaints - Headteacher Update
A podcast discussion offering practical advice and tips for headteachers on handling school complaints from parents
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𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠…
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𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐰𝐧…
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Really enjoyed listening to Frank, Stan and Ian on Friday ⬇️ Much food for thought!
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The latest weekly Frank and Stan Chat that focuses on self-evaluation, the Good Hearts Law and the importance of community with Ian Coulson is now available youtu.be/O7W9CEyNJAQ. Ian explains how schools/trusts can undertake self-review in an inclusive manner.
Frank and Stan Chat No. 234: The Ian Coulson 'Self Evaluation' Edition
YouTube video by Frank and Stan Chat
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𝐀𝐢𝐦𝐬: 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧, 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐭… This is what I’ve always tried to do as a school improver ⬇️
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𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗱𝗮𝘄𝗻
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𝗔 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁
How is it with you today?
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A week in System Leadership.
The highlight: Spending time in schools.
How’s your week been?
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I know how you feel… likewise ⬇️
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it’s feeling more Grit than anything else this academic year. 😑
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Great to visit Gipsey Bridge Academy and see Mrs Case at the end of her 2nd full week as Headteacher. I loved the beautiful ‘Nurture / Therapy’ space which the staff have created. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀: 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂! ⬇️
I’m looking for some Exec Headteachers from primary, secondary and special… who would be prepared to discuss the themes in the guide below. 👇
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Your guide to executive headship: In our latest 7-page Best Practice Focus, @pkainsworth.bsky.social considers what an effective executive head looks like, common structures of executive #leadership & nine areas where executive heads can have real impact buff.ly/xEvkQ9u #schools
Best Practice Focus: Executive headteachers: Your complete guide - Headteacher Update
A complete guide to how executive headteachers can have maximum impact across their group of primary schools
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𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹?
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Fantastic meeting of MAT CEO & Education Directors by Inspiring Leaders
1️⃣ Great to share QA processes with peers
2️⃣ Fascinating discussion on study tour research questions
3️⃣ Clear @ofstednews.bsky.social presentation with Q&A
4️⃣ Fab opportunity to reflect with Symphony LT and Team Ed Trust
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It certainly gave me a morning boost.
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It often feels that way 🤞🏻
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I was intrigued by the ‘Number Sense’ approach which Wyberton Primary Academy s implementing to further improve the times table fluency skills of their KS2 pupils. This is a school which is always looking to improve!
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Couldn’t resist a selfie in front of Wyberton Primary Academy’s ‘we are…’ display.
I’ve spent many positive hours over the last 6 years with the school community. They are doing great things and it’s always a pleasure to see the next steps being taken. Thank you as ever to my friend & HT Mrs Paul
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Your guide to executive headship: In our latest 7-page Best Practice Focus, @pkainsworth.bsky.social considers what an effective executive head looks like, common structures of executive #leadership & nine areas where executive heads can have real impact buff.ly/xEvkQ9u #schools
Best Practice Focus: Executive headteachers: Your complete guide - Headteacher Update
A complete guide to how executive headteachers can have maximum impact across their group of primary schools
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