Andrew O’Neill
@andrewoneill.bsky.social
Schools’ Policy and Delivery Adviser, Department for Education
HT, All Saints Catholic College | Pearson Gold Award Winner, Secondary Headteacher of the Year 2022
HT, All Saints Catholic College | Pearson Gold Award Winner, Secondary Headteacher of the Year 2022
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We can’t fight Reform if we’re busy fighting ourselves.
As Deputy Leader, with a seat in Cabinet, I’ll unite our party, deliver change and take the fight to Reform.
As Deputy Leader, with a seat in Cabinet, I’ll unite our party, deliver change and take the fight to Reform.
September 28, 2025 at 11:42 AM
We can’t fight Reform if we’re busy fighting ourselves.
As Deputy Leader, with a seat in Cabinet, I’ll unite our party, deliver change and take the fight to Reform.
As Deputy Leader, with a seat in Cabinet, I’ll unite our party, deliver change and take the fight to Reform.
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I’m really proud to be backed by these mayors, who are delivering day in, day out for the people they represent.
As Deputy Leader, I’d speak up for every Labour Member, nation and region from my seat at Cabinet.
labourlist.org/2025/09/chil...
As Deputy Leader, I’d speak up for every Labour Member, nation and region from my seat at Cabinet.
labourlist.org/2025/09/chil...
'Labour must put tackling child poverty at the heart of our future - that’s why we back Bridget Phillipson' - LabourList
Five of Labour's devolved mayors on why they are backing Bridget Phillipson for deputy leader of the Labour Party.
labourlist.org
September 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I’m really proud to be backed by these mayors, who are delivering day in, day out for the people they represent.
As Deputy Leader, I’d speak up for every Labour Member, nation and region from my seat at Cabinet.
labourlist.org/2025/09/chil...
As Deputy Leader, I’d speak up for every Labour Member, nation and region from my seat at Cabinet.
labourlist.org/2025/09/chil...
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‘My message to Labour members is simple: I want to unite our party to deliver change so we can beat Reform at the next Election and get a second Labour term.’
- @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social writes for the Mirror
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
- @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social writes for the Mirror
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
'Divided parties don’t win elections - we can't afford to hand Farage advantage'
Education Secretary and Labour deputy leadership contender Bridget Phillipson writes for The Mirror saying she will be a 'strong voice at Cabinet table' for members
www.mirror.co.uk
September 14, 2025 at 10:05 AM
‘My message to Labour members is simple: I want to unite our party to deliver change so we can beat Reform at the next Election and get a second Labour term.’
- @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social writes for the Mirror
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
- @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social writes for the Mirror
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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This is why @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social is running to be Deputy Leader of the Labour Party👇
September 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
This is why @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social is running to be Deputy Leader of the Labour Party👇
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Some news 👇🏻
September 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Some news 👇🏻
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Stephen will be much missed in the sector - he has built great relationships, genuinely listened and treated the profession with respect at all times.
September 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Stephen will be much missed in the sector - he has built great relationships, genuinely listened and treated the profession with respect at all times.
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30 government-funded hours wasn’t the end. Today Labour’s announcing another 300 school-based nurseries.
Accessible, affordable, convenient early years education for working families – saving time on the drop-off & saving money on childcare.
Labour’s Plan for Change in action.
Accessible, affordable, convenient early years education for working families – saving time on the drop-off & saving money on childcare.
Labour’s Plan for Change in action.
September 4, 2025 at 7:18 AM
30 government-funded hours wasn’t the end. Today Labour’s announcing another 300 school-based nurseries.
Accessible, affordable, convenient early years education for working families – saving time on the drop-off & saving money on childcare.
Labour’s Plan for Change in action.
Accessible, affordable, convenient early years education for working families – saving time on the drop-off & saving money on childcare.
Labour’s Plan for Change in action.
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Congratulations to students collecting results today! 🎉
You’ve worked so hard and should be proud, as should all your brilliant teachers, staff & parents.
Whichever path you want to take, we’re creating more opportunities for you through our Plan for Change. #Results25
You’ve worked so hard and should be proud, as should all your brilliant teachers, staff & parents.
Whichever path you want to take, we’re creating more opportunities for you through our Plan for Change. #Results25
August 14, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Congratulations to students collecting results today! 🎉
You’ve worked so hard and should be proud, as should all your brilliant teachers, staff & parents.
Whichever path you want to take, we’re creating more opportunities for you through our Plan for Change. #Results25
You’ve worked so hard and should be proud, as should all your brilliant teachers, staff & parents.
Whichever path you want to take, we’re creating more opportunities for you through our Plan for Change. #Results25
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We’ve spent our first year fixing the foundations in our schools: turning the tide on attendance & teacher recruitment.
Now I’m turning to the thorny, generational issues of our time, like driving up educational outcomes for white working class children.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Now I’m turning to the thorny, generational issues of our time, like driving up educational outcomes for white working class children.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Far too many white working class kids don't get results they need says minister
Bridget Phillipson vowed to tackle the 'thorny' challenge of British white working-class kids falling behind their classmates ahead of A-level results day
www.mirror.co.uk
August 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
We’ve spent our first year fixing the foundations in our schools: turning the tide on attendance & teacher recruitment.
Now I’m turning to the thorny, generational issues of our time, like driving up educational outcomes for white working class children.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Now I’m turning to the thorny, generational issues of our time, like driving up educational outcomes for white working class children.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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A week ago we had the privilege of hosting panels and presenting at @educationfest.bsky.social thanks to @shanemann.bsky.social and team.
Huge thanks to all who engaged with us and made it such a special experience.
Huge thanks to all who engaged with us and made it such a special experience.
July 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
A week ago we had the privilege of hosting panels and presenting at @educationfest.bsky.social thanks to @shanemann.bsky.social and team.
Huge thanks to all who engaged with us and made it such a special experience.
Huge thanks to all who engaged with us and made it such a special experience.
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Superb article
From @jonnyuttley.bsky.social highlighting the huge opportunities from BSiL
www.tes.com/magazine/ana... Why the Best Start in Life strategy is good for schools | Tes
From @jonnyuttley.bsky.social highlighting the huge opportunities from BSiL
www.tes.com/magazine/ana... Why the Best Start in Life strategy is good for schools | Tes
Why ‘Best Start’ is a fresh start in tackling disadvantage
The government’s updated Sure Start approach should be embraced by schools as the right way to address educational inequality, argues Jonny Uttley
www.tes.com
July 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Superb article
From @jonnyuttley.bsky.social highlighting the huge opportunities from BSiL
www.tes.com/magazine/ana... Why the Best Start in Life strategy is good for schools | Tes
From @jonnyuttley.bsky.social highlighting the huge opportunities from BSiL
www.tes.com/magazine/ana... Why the Best Start in Life strategy is good for schools | Tes
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‘We know, in our heads & our hearts, that early gaps widen into a lifelong gulf. It doesn’t have to be this way, and it damn well shouldn’t be.’ Love this from @jonnyuttley.bsky.social on why Best Start will tackle poverty & disadvantage - a Tory legacy & national shame.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Why ‘Best Start’ is a fresh start in tackling disadvantage
The government's updated Sure Start approach should be embraced by schools as the right way to address educational inequality, argues Jonny Uttley
www.tes.com
July 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
‘We know, in our heads & our hearts, that early gaps widen into a lifelong gulf. It doesn’t have to be this way, and it damn well shouldn’t be.’ Love this from @jonnyuttley.bsky.social on why Best Start will tackle poverty & disadvantage - a Tory legacy & national shame.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
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‘High aspirations’: the school that embodies Labour’s hopes for special needs
‘High aspirations’: the school that embodies Labour’s hopes for special needs
A mainstream London school with a high number of children with EHCPs has effectively set up a mini special school within its walls
www.theguardian.com
July 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
‘High aspirations’: the school that embodies Labour’s hopes for special needs
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Absolutely delighted that my friend @andrewoneill.bsky.social has been appointed to this important role. He’s one of the most credible, inspirational leaders I’ve known, a thoroughly decent & kind person, always championing others. It gives me huge hope for the sector that he will advise the SoS.
Breaking: Maintained school headteacher @andrewoneill.bsky.social has been appointed as a new 'school leader adviser' to education secretary Bridget Phillipson
Story here:
schoolsweek.co.uk/headteacher-...
Story here:
schoolsweek.co.uk/headteacher-...
Maintained school head lands new DfE adviser role
Andrew O'Neill will deliver 'frontline expertise directly into the heart of policy-making', government says
schoolsweek.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Absolutely delighted that my friend @andrewoneill.bsky.social has been appointed to this important role. He’s one of the most credible, inspirational leaders I’ve known, a thoroughly decent & kind person, always championing others. It gives me huge hope for the sector that he will advise the SoS.
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Congratulations to @andrewoneill.bsky.social
Here is his recent writing on policy for @tesmagazine.bsky.social
www.tes.com/magazine/aut...
Here is his recent writing on policy for @tesmagazine.bsky.social
www.tes.com/magazine/aut...
June 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Congratulations to @andrewoneill.bsky.social
Here is his recent writing on policy for @tesmagazine.bsky.social
www.tes.com/magazine/aut...
Here is his recent writing on policy for @tesmagazine.bsky.social
www.tes.com/magazine/aut...
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Hugely important role - congrats @andrewoneill.bsky.social
DfE appoints new 'school leader advisor'
Headteacher Andrew O'Neill will take the role for 12 months and assist the government in creating and rolling out policy
www.tes.com
June 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Hugely important role - congrats @andrewoneill.bsky.social
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Breaking: Maintained school headteacher @andrewoneill.bsky.social has been appointed as a new 'school leader adviser' to education secretary Bridget Phillipson
Story here:
schoolsweek.co.uk/headteacher-...
Story here:
schoolsweek.co.uk/headteacher-...
Maintained school head lands new DfE adviser role
Andrew O'Neill will deliver 'frontline expertise directly into the heart of policy-making', government says
schoolsweek.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Breaking: Maintained school headteacher @andrewoneill.bsky.social has been appointed as a new 'school leader adviser' to education secretary Bridget Phillipson
Story here:
schoolsweek.co.uk/headteacher-...
Story here:
schoolsweek.co.uk/headteacher-...
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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!
schoolsweek.co.uk/headteacher-...
schoolsweek.co.uk/headteacher-...
Maintained school head lands new DfE adviser role
Andrew O'Neill will deliver 'frontline expertise directly into the heart of policy-making', government says
schoolsweek.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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!
schoolsweek.co.uk/headteacher-...
schoolsweek.co.uk/headteacher-...
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Great news!
Andrew is an innovative thinker and an authentic leader. His deep experience working directly with his school community will make him a powerful voice at the heart of education policy. schoolsweek.co.uk/headteacher-...
Andrew is an innovative thinker and an authentic leader. His deep experience working directly with his school community will make him a powerful voice at the heart of education policy. schoolsweek.co.uk/headteacher-...
Maintained school head lands new DfE adviser role
Andrew O'Neill will deliver 'frontline expertise directly into the heart of policy-making', government says
schoolsweek.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Great news!
Andrew is an innovative thinker and an authentic leader. His deep experience working directly with his school community will make him a powerful voice at the heart of education policy. schoolsweek.co.uk/headteacher-...
Andrew is an innovative thinker and an authentic leader. His deep experience working directly with his school community will make him a powerful voice at the heart of education policy. schoolsweek.co.uk/headteacher-...
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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!
This a fantastic piece from @samgibbs.bsky.social. It’s so important to look at the brilliant expertise from within rather than assuming that paying someone on the outside to deliver an off-the-shelf approach is going to be your silver-bullet. It isn’t.
‘We need to stop assuming that the most worthwhile professional learning always comes from outside the school’: @samgibbs.bsky.social on why more teacher CPD should be delivered by teachers
May 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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!
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As someone who used to be regularly asked to "deliver" CPD in schools I could not agree more. Change requires ownership and belief.
May 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
As someone who used to be regularly asked to "deliver" CPD in schools I could not agree more. Change requires ownership and belief.
This a fantastic piece from @samgibbs.bsky.social. It’s so important to look at the brilliant expertise from within rather than assuming that paying someone on the outside to deliver an off-the-shelf approach is going to be your silver-bullet. It isn’t.
‘We need to stop assuming that the most worthwhile professional learning always comes from outside the school’: @samgibbs.bsky.social on why more teacher CPD should be delivered by teachers
Why schools can’t rely on external CPD
To ensure the best professional development for teachers now and in the future, it needs to come from within the profession and should not be dictated by government, writes Sam Gibbs
www.tes.com
May 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This a fantastic piece from @samgibbs.bsky.social. It’s so important to look at the brilliant expertise from within rather than assuming that paying someone on the outside to deliver an off-the-shelf approach is going to be your silver-bullet. It isn’t.
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‘We need to stop assuming that the most worthwhile professional learning always comes from outside the school’: @samgibbs.bsky.social on why more teacher CPD should be delivered by teachers
Why schools can’t rely on external CPD
To ensure the best professional development for teachers now and in the future, it needs to come from within the profession and should not be dictated by government, writes Sam Gibbs
www.tes.com
May 28, 2025 at 6:35 AM
‘We need to stop assuming that the most worthwhile professional learning always comes from outside the school’: @samgibbs.bsky.social on why more teacher CPD should be delivered by teachers