Andrew Morrish
@andrewdmorrish.bsky.social
Education adviser, consultant, coach. Co-founder @headrestuk.bsky.social. Author. Former primary headteacher and founder CEO. YNWA.
Work: MakanaLeadership.co.uk
Work: MakanaLeadership.co.uk
Every #RemembranceSunday I reflect proudly on the bravery of my great grandad, Sgt Fred Anderson, who fought in the infamous Battle of Cambrai. #LestWeForget
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Sgt. No. 5022: A true war horse story - Makana Leadership
As birthdays go, it was probably no different to the previous few. It began at sunrise with a mug of muddy coffee or beef tea, perhaps even a biscuit. The day would be spent in the company of friends,...
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November 9, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Every #RemembranceSunday I reflect proudly on the bravery of my great grandad, Sgt Fred Anderson, who fought in the infamous Battle of Cambrai. #LestWeForget
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We continue to receive calls in regard to the new inspection framework. Call us in confidence if you need support and a friendly ear. It’s completely free.
October 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We continue to receive calls in regard to the new inspection framework. Call us in confidence if you need support and a friendly ear. It’s completely free.
Thank you @sheffielduni.bsky.social for a great day. A very proud dad.
July 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Thank you @sheffielduni.bsky.social for a great day. A very proud dad.
Sad news. This gent was a legend. When I was a HT in London we invited him to run a marathon in 100m shuttle runs with the children in the playground. Between them they ran the full marathon length with him. It took all day. He ran to the school and then ran home afterwards (Ilford). He was 94. 🙏🏼
British runner - believed to be world's oldest marathon finisher - killed in road accident
Fauja Singh was hit by a car and suffered fatal injuries while trying to cross a road in his birth village of Beas Pind in India - and first ran the London Marathon at the age of 89.
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July 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Sad news. This gent was a legend. When I was a HT in London we invited him to run a marathon in 100m shuttle runs with the children in the playground. Between them they ran the full marathon length with him. It took all day. He ran to the school and then ran home afterwards (Ilford). He was 94. 🙏🏼
Out with friends in Liverpool last night. ❤️
May 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Out with friends in Liverpool last night. ❤️
Gorgeous down at the beach today. Blackpool shimmering in the distance. 🌞
May 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Gorgeous down at the beach today. Blackpool shimmering in the distance. 🌞
If you are looking for authentic leadership support next year - coaching in particular - then please get in touch. I’d love to work with you!
More on the website: www.makanaleadership.co.uk
More on the website: www.makanaleadership.co.uk
Makana Leadership Ltd
A purposeful and authentic education company that provides a range of consultancy services to support schools in the delivery of ethical, wholesome and sustainable leadership solutions. Why? Because s...
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May 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
If you are looking for authentic leadership support next year - coaching in particular - then please get in touch. I’d love to work with you!
More on the website: www.makanaleadership.co.uk
More on the website: www.makanaleadership.co.uk
Back home following a lovely few days in the lakes. Ullswater was beautiful. Wainwright was spot on. It hosts the finest walk in Lakeland.
May 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Back home following a lovely few days in the lakes. Ullswater was beautiful. Wainwright was spot on. It hosts the finest walk in Lakeland.
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Liverpool win record-equalling 20th league title with rout of Tottenham
Liverpool win record-equalling 20th league title with rout of Tottenham
* Slot claims Premier League in first season as head coach
* 5-1 win over Tottenham seals title with four games left
Liverpool have won a record-equalling 20th league title in a stunning debut season for Arne Slot after beating Tottenham 5-1 at Anfield. The 46-year-old, who took on the seemingly unenviable task of succeeding Jürgen Klopp last summer, becomes the first man in Liverpool’s illustrious history to win the championship in his debut season with the club.
Anfield was ready to celebrate at kick-off, but there was an early setback when Dominic Solanke unexpectedly headed Spurs in front after 12 minutes. Liverpool hit back quickly, Luis Díaz’s equaliser awarded after a VAR review, before Alexis Mac Allister smashed home in the 23rd minute to put the hosts in front. Cody Gakpo struck from a corner before half-time to leave the outcome all but guaranteed. Continue reading...
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April 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Liverpool win record-equalling 20th league title with rout of Tottenham
Lovely few days in the North York Moors with all the family. Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay the jewels.
April 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Lovely few days in the North York Moors with all the family. Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay the jewels.
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There is one message for the government on this anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster
No watering down, no ifs or buts, no more delays. It is time to deliver a Hillsborough Law in full in the name of 97 football fans who were unlawfully killed
No watering down, no ifs or buts, no more delays. It is time to deliver a Hillsborough Law in full in the name of 97 football fans who were unlawfully killed
April 15, 2025 at 6:06 AM
There is one message for the government on this anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster
No watering down, no ifs or buts, no more delays. It is time to deliver a Hillsborough Law in full in the name of 97 football fans who were unlawfully killed
No watering down, no ifs or buts, no more delays. It is time to deliver a Hillsborough Law in full in the name of 97 football fans who were unlawfully killed
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9 April 1968 | Zofia Kossak-Szczucka passed away. A writer, co-founder of Żegota Council; Arrested on 27 Sep 1943 and imprisoned in #Auschwitz 9 days later (64491). In May 1944 she was transferred to Warsaw & sentenced to death. Released thanks to efforts of Polish underground.
April 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
9 April 1968 | Zofia Kossak-Szczucka passed away. A writer, co-founder of Żegota Council; Arrested on 27 Sep 1943 and imprisoned in #Auschwitz 9 days later (64491). In May 1944 she was transferred to Warsaw & sentenced to death. Released thanks to efforts of Polish underground.
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We have written to the appointments commission jointly with @headsroundtable.bsky.social opposing the peerage nomination of Amanda Spielman.
We’ve also sent a copy to No 10.
You can download our letter and send it to your MP and the commission as well.
We’ve also sent a copy to No 10.
You can download our letter and send it to your MP and the commission as well.
Statement opposing Amanda Spielman's peerage
Headrest and the Headteachers' Roundtable have written jointly to the Appointments Commission opposing the Conservative Party recommendation that former HMCI Amanda Spielman be awarded a peerage. We o...
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March 31, 2025 at 2:27 PM
We have written to the appointments commission jointly with @headsroundtable.bsky.social opposing the peerage nomination of Amanda Spielman.
We’ve also sent a copy to No 10.
You can download our letter and send it to your MP and the commission as well.
We’ve also sent a copy to No 10.
You can download our letter and send it to your MP and the commission as well.
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We will be issuing a joint statement with @headsroundtable.bsky.social later this afternoon.
We will also publish a letter for you to send to the House of Lords Appointment Committee and your local MP.
It will be available to download on our website blog. www.headrestuk.co.uk/blog
We will also publish a letter for you to send to the House of Lords Appointment Committee and your local MP.
It will be available to download on our website blog. www.headrestuk.co.uk/blog
March 31, 2025 at 10:51 AM
We will be issuing a joint statement with @headsroundtable.bsky.social later this afternoon.
We will also publish a letter for you to send to the House of Lords Appointment Committee and your local MP.
It will be available to download on our website blog. www.headrestuk.co.uk/blog
We will also publish a letter for you to send to the House of Lords Appointment Committee and your local MP.
It will be available to download on our website blog. www.headrestuk.co.uk/blog
Look out for the @headrestuk.bsky.social petition to put a stop to this.
March 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Look out for the @headrestuk.bsky.social petition to put a stop to this.
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“Obscene”. “A deliberate insult to every teacher in the country.” Fury as we reveal Tories have nominated Amanda Spielman, Ofsted’s chief when Ruth Perry killed herself after a bruising inspection, for a peerage. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
‘An insult’: Amanda Spielman, Ofsted chief at time of Ruth Perry’s suicide, to be given a peerage
The nomination by Conservatives of the former chief inspector of schools has been met with outrage by the headteacher’s family, and called ‘obscene’ by school leaders
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March 29, 2025 at 2:44 PM
“Obscene”. “A deliberate insult to every teacher in the country.” Fury as we reveal Tories have nominated Amanda Spielman, Ofsted’s chief when Ruth Perry killed herself after a bruising inspection, for a peerage. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Delighted to see #sotofelllowship and #fourquadrantframework feature as one example of how we could do intelligent accountability in the real world in Beyond Belief, the timely and important new book edited by @andrewdmorrish.bsky.social
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March 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Delighted to see #sotofelllowship and #fourquadrantframework feature as one example of how we could do intelligent accountability in the real world in Beyond Belief, the timely and important new book edited by @andrewdmorrish.bsky.social
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Annual Legends game at Anfield
this afternoon. Crouch and Gerrard on the pitch, Dalglish and Rush on the bench. 😎
this afternoon. Crouch and Gerrard on the pitch, Dalglish and Rush on the bench. 😎
March 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Annual Legends game at Anfield
this afternoon. Crouch and Gerrard on the pitch, Dalglish and Rush on the bench. 😎
this afternoon. Crouch and Gerrard on the pitch, Dalglish and Rush on the bench. 😎
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Happy World Poetry Day to all who celebrate. If you’re interested in writing poetry yourself, I hope this poem will be of some use.
March 21, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Happy World Poetry Day to all who celebrate. If you’re interested in writing poetry yourself, I hope this poem will be of some use.
I’m re-reading 1984 and was reminded of Newspeak’s really helpful way of categorising things:
*Plusungood
*Ungood
*Good
*Plusgood
*Doubleplusgood
‘Every concept that can ever be needed will be expressed by exactly one word.’
Not sure if it will ever catch on in education, but just a thought. 🙄
*Plusungood
*Ungood
*Good
*Plusgood
*Doubleplusgood
‘Every concept that can ever be needed will be expressed by exactly one word.’
Not sure if it will ever catch on in education, but just a thought. 🙄
March 20, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I’m re-reading 1984 and was reminded of Newspeak’s really helpful way of categorising things:
*Plusungood
*Ungood
*Good
*Plusgood
*Doubleplusgood
‘Every concept that can ever be needed will be expressed by exactly one word.’
Not sure if it will ever catch on in education, but just a thought. 🙄
*Plusungood
*Ungood
*Good
*Plusgood
*Doubleplusgood
‘Every concept that can ever be needed will be expressed by exactly one word.’
Not sure if it will ever catch on in education, but just a thought. 🙄
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“Accountability needs to have a point. It needs to lead to action, be it a change in approach or a shift in attitude. It must improve the school.” 'Beyond Belief': www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Belie..., @andrewdmorrish.bsky.social & the @headrestuk.bsky.social team, published by @johncattedu.bsky.social.
Beyond Belief: Why school accountability is broken and how to fix it
Buy Beyond Belief: Why school accountability is broken and how to fix it by Morrish, Andrew (ISBN: 9781036004620) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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March 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
“Accountability needs to have a point. It needs to lead to action, be it a change in approach or a shift in attitude. It must improve the school.” 'Beyond Belief': www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Belie..., @andrewdmorrish.bsky.social & the @headrestuk.bsky.social team, published by @johncattedu.bsky.social.
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"As a profession, we need to learn how to hold ourselves & others to account for the quality of our work, rather than having constantly to rely on outsiders." @andrewdmorrish.bsky.social & the @headrestuk.bsky.social team in www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Belie... @johncattedu.bsky.social
Beyond Belief: Why school accountability is broken and how to fix it
Buy Beyond Belief: Why school accountability is broken and how to fix it by Morrish, Andrew (ISBN: 9781036004620) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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March 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
"As a profession, we need to learn how to hold ourselves & others to account for the quality of our work, rather than having constantly to rely on outsiders." @andrewdmorrish.bsky.social & the @headrestuk.bsky.social team in www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Belie... @johncattedu.bsky.social
‘Christ, who’s this bloody tosser?’
This is a fascinating insight from his son into the oft-flawed genius of George Orwell.
This is a fascinating insight from his son into the oft-flawed genius of George Orwell.
George Orwell and me: Richard Blair on life with his extraordinary father
George Orwell and me: Richard Blair on life with his extraordinary father
The literary giant’s only child reflects on his father’s devotion in their days together in rural Scotland, his early death, his genius as a writer – and his reputation as a womaniser
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March 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
‘Christ, who’s this bloody tosser?’
This is a fascinating insight from his son into the oft-flawed genius of George Orwell.
This is a fascinating insight from his son into the oft-flawed genius of George Orwell.
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"Being able to hold oneself (& others) to account is an essential characteristic of an ethical & self-aware leader. It’s at the heart of being able to self-regulate, which in itself is all about trust." @andrewdmorrish.bsky.social & the @headrestuk.bsky.social team: www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Belie...
Beyond Belief: Why school accountability is broken and how to fix it : Morrish, Andrew: Amazon.co.uk: Books
Buy Beyond Belief: Why school accountability is broken and how to fix it by Morrish, Andrew (ISBN: 9781036004620) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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March 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
"Being able to hold oneself (& others) to account is an essential characteristic of an ethical & self-aware leader. It’s at the heart of being able to self-regulate, which in itself is all about trust." @andrewdmorrish.bsky.social & the @headrestuk.bsky.social team: www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Belie...
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Grateful to the TES for sharing our piece on ‘Why we fear Ofsted is not really listening’ and why we created the Alternative Big Consultation. The survey only takes 5 mins to complete. www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Why we fear Ofsted is not really listening
Two former HMIs explain why, despite Ofsted overlooking their Alternative Big Listen findings, they continue to push the inspectorate to hear other views – and want your help
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March 18, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Grateful to the TES for sharing our piece on ‘Why we fear Ofsted is not really listening’ and why we created the Alternative Big Consultation. The survey only takes 5 mins to complete. www.tes.com/magazine/ana...