Headteacher Update
@headteacherupdate.bsky.social
A free magazine and website for UK primary school leaders (and teachers). Weekly ebulletins. A monthly podcast. Regular webinars. Conferences. Lots of best practice articles and case studies as well as news & resources. Posts by @pwhenshaw.bsky.social
Are screens & #screentime crowding out childhood? Research shows rising device use among young pupils & its impact on attention & wellbeing. Head Andrew Earnshaw outlines practical steps #schools can take to restore balance & support families: buff.ly/eZqDl74 #education
The screentime challenge: Building healthy habits - Headteacher Update
With screen use rising among young children, schools play a vital role in promoting balance. Practical steps for schools
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February 10, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Are screens & #screentime crowding out childhood? Research shows rising device use among young pupils & its impact on attention & wellbeing. Head Andrew Earnshaw outlines practical steps #schools can take to restore balance & support families: buff.ly/eZqDl74 #education
How can collaboration transform school leadership? The Nuneaton Education Alliance shows what’s possible when 40+ schools unite to tackle inequality, share expertise & build a stronger future for children. Diane Compton-Belcher explains: buff.ly/551LyHa #schools #education
Collaboration between local schools: Lessons from Nuneaton - Headteacher Update
Discover how the Nuneaton Education Alliance unites 40+ schools to tackle inequality, boost CPD, and transform outcomes
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February 10, 2026 at 4:21 PM
How can collaboration transform school leadership? The Nuneaton Education Alliance shows what’s possible when 40+ schools unite to tackle inequality, share expertise & build a stronger future for children. Diane Compton-Belcher explains: buff.ly/551LyHa #schools #education
Is your staff code of conduct doing its job? A strong code of conduct is more than a policy – it’s a cornerstone of safeguarding. From preventing harm to embedding a culture of openness, here’s what you need to know:
Making practice safer: Three ways to embed your code of conduct - Headteacher Update
How to ensure your staff code of conduct is up-to-date, effective & central to safeguarding practice in your school
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February 10, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Is your staff code of conduct doing its job? A strong code of conduct is more than a policy – it’s a cornerstone of safeguarding. From preventing harm to embedding a culture of openness, here’s what you need to know:
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 that enables every pupil to thrive: buff.ly/k3LqbbK #schools #education #teaching
Headteacher Update Podcast: What does an inclusive primary school look like? - Headteacher Update
An episode of the Headteacher Update Podcast with practical advice on how to create an inclusive primary school culture
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February 10, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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 that enables every pupil to thrive: buff.ly/k3LqbbK #schools #education #teaching
Empathy, positive relationships, confidence, communication: the @ArtisFoundation programme is proven to boost key outcomes for primary-age pupils using creativity, music, drama, movement – and now it is available online to all UK #schools: buff.ly/Ndid0Vd #sponsored
Introducing Artis: How amazing creative learning experiences can raise pupil outcomes - Headteacher Update
Discover how Artis uses music, drama and movement to enhance oracy, wellbeing and curriculum engagement in UK primaries
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February 10, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Empathy, positive relationships, confidence, communication: the @ArtisFoundation programme is proven to boost key outcomes for primary-age pupils using creativity, music, drama, movement – and now it is available online to all UK #schools: buff.ly/Ndid0Vd #sponsored
How can we develop children’s #oracy skills & what does best practice in primary #schools look like? This 21-page guide dives into all that #teaching oracy entails. Lots of ideas, examples, lesson advice & case studies. Get your free pdf:
A best practice guide to teaching oracy skills in the primary school - Headteacher Update
This free 21-page Headteacher Update supplement offers advice and examples for how to teach primary pupils oracy skills
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February 10, 2026 at 12:42 PM
The CEO-headteacher relationship can strengthen a school – or quietly undermine it. This candid piece from Richard Sheriff (CEO) & Neil Renton (head) explores trust, values, conflict & what really helps leaders to thrive, with some key #leadership lessons:
Help not hinder: How CEOs can support their headteachers - Headteacher Update
Honest insights on strengthening CEO–headteacher relationships, balancing trust, leadership, values & agency
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February 10, 2026 at 11:42 AM
The CEO-headteacher relationship can strengthen a school – or quietly undermine it. This candid piece from Richard Sheriff (CEO) & Neil Renton (head) explores trust, values, conflict & what really helps leaders to thrive, with some key #leadership lessons:
Racist incidents in #schools are rising & pupil suspensions are up. In this article, Anna Freud UK shares practical steps & signpost to useful resources for primary schools to create safe, inclusive classrooms & empower pupil voice: buff.ly/iQO2Vty #AntiRacism #inclusion #edusky
How to start conversations about racism and discrimination - Headteacher Update
With rising racist incidents, discover practical strategies for primary schools to create safe, inclusive classrooms
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February 10, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Racist incidents in #schools are rising & pupil suspensions are up. In this article, Anna Freud UK shares practical steps & signpost to useful resources for primary schools to create safe, inclusive classrooms & empower pupil voice: buff.ly/iQO2Vty #AntiRacism #inclusion #edusky
Headteacher Update Spring Edition 2026: Our latest 48-page edition is out now, packed with best practice articles offering primary school leaders practical ideas, advice, case studies & inspiration. Get your free digital edition here: buff.ly/zgPHKWe #schools #teaching #education #edusky
Headteacher Update Spring Edition 2026 - Headteacher Update
The 48-page spring edition 2026 of Headteacher Update magazine is available via digital edition
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February 10, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Headteacher Update Spring Edition 2026: Our latest 48-page edition is out now, packed with best practice articles offering primary school leaders practical ideas, advice, case studies & inspiration. Get your free digital edition here: buff.ly/zgPHKWe #schools #teaching #education #edusky
Headteacher Update's Safeguarding Digest platform for school #safeguarding teams offers best practice, #CPD materials including #safeguarding training scenarios & key questions for staff, latest news & research, online masterclasses & more. Get 50% off with code SD50:
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February 10, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Headteacher Update's Safeguarding Digest platform for school #safeguarding teams offers best practice, #CPD materials including #safeguarding training scenarios & key questions for staff, latest news & research, online masterclasses & more. Get 50% off with code SD50:
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
February 10, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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
The first 43 primary school reports from new #Ofsted inspections offer key insights: Rise of Expected Standard. Attendance & Behaviour is weathervane. Inclusion & Wellbeing as strengths. Curriculum judged tightly. Key insights from @pkainsworth.bsky.social buff.ly/FhfjJ9F #schools
A tale of 43 schools: What Ofsted data reveals about school inspection so far - Headteacher Update
What 43 early Ofsted inspection reports reveal about standards, trends and priorities for primary schools
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February 10, 2026 at 7:42 AM
The first 43 primary school reports from new #Ofsted inspections offer key insights: Rise of Expected Standard. Attendance & Behaviour is weathervane. Inclusion & Wellbeing as strengths. Curriculum judged tightly. Key insights from @pkainsworth.bsky.social buff.ly/FhfjJ9F #schools
Headteacher Update Spring Edition 2026: Get your digital edition packed with best practice for primary school leaders. Includes lesson observation tips, quality assurance, cyber-security advice, school library ideas, new to headship advice & much more:
Headteacher Update Spring Edition 2026 - Headteacher Update
The 48-page spring edition 2026 of Headteacher Update magazine is available via digital edition
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February 10, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Headteacher Update Spring Edition 2026: Get your digital edition packed with best practice for primary school leaders. Includes lesson observation tips, quality assurance, cyber-security advice, school library ideas, new to headship advice & much more:
What do primary school leaders think of the government plans for national #curriculum reform? We asked #headteachers about the oracy framework, statutory citizenship, foundation subject guidance, enrichment offer & more: buff.ly/T9tr2vs #schools #education
Curriculum reform: How will your primary school prepare? - Headteacher Update
DfE’s Curriculum Review brings changes in oracy, citizenship, enrichment & foundation subjects. What do schools think?
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February 9, 2026 at 8:03 PM
What do primary school leaders think of the government plans for national #curriculum reform? We asked #headteachers about the oracy framework, statutory citizenship, foundation subject guidance, enrichment offer & more: buff.ly/T9tr2vs #schools #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: What does an inclusive primary school look like? - Headteacher Update
An episode of the Headteacher Update Podcast with practical advice on how to create an inclusive primary school culture
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February 9, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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
#Safeguarding systems can make or break child protection in #schools. Are you using yours effectively? We outlined 5 essential tips for DSLs to ensure CPOMS, MyConcern & other monitoring tools work as intended, keeping pupils safe & processes compliant:
Safeguarding recording systems: Five essential tips based on five common errors - Headteacher Update
Five practical tips to manage school safeguarding monitoring systems like CPOMS and MyConcern, ensuring compliance
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February 9, 2026 at 4:04 PM
#Safeguarding systems can make or break child protection in #schools. Are you using yours effectively? We outlined 5 essential tips for DSLs to ensure CPOMS, MyConcern & other monitoring tools work as intended, keeping pupils safe & processes compliant:
Get your free 21-page Headteacher Update guide to #teaching #oracy skills, with lots of practical ideas for primary #schools: Defining oracy – Disciplinary oracy – Vocabulary gaps – Assessment – Transition – Disadvantage – SLCN – School case studies:
A best practice guide to teaching oracy skills in the primary school - Headteacher Update
This free 21-page Headteacher Update supplement offers advice and examples for how to teach primary pupils oracy skills
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February 9, 2026 at 3:09 PM
School waste is small in carbon terms, but big in impact. Reducing waste creates cleaner #schools, saves money & teaches climate responsibility. Paula Malone & Let's Go Zero share practical steps including waste audits & pupil-led initiatives: buff.ly/YgXXB0n #teaching
Ideas for reducing waste across your primary school - Headteacher Update
Waste is barely 1% of a school’s carbon footprint, but tackling it matters. Discover audits & ideas to cut waste
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February 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
School waste is small in carbon terms, but big in impact. Reducing waste creates cleaner #schools, saves money & teaches climate responsibility. Paula Malone & Let's Go Zero share practical steps including waste audits & pupil-led initiatives: buff.ly/YgXXB0n #teaching
#Citizenship becomes statutory at KS1 & KS2 covering rights, media literacy, financial education, sustainability & more. We ask @moorsee.bsky.social – @acitizenshipt.bsky.social – to outline practical steps primary #schools can take now to prepare for a high-quality approach:
Curriculum reform: Preparing for statutory citizenship - Headteacher Update
Primary school leaders! Get ready for statutory citizenship at key stage 1 & 2. Practical steps to prepare
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February 9, 2026 at 1:10 PM
#Citizenship becomes statutory at KS1 & KS2 covering rights, media literacy, financial education, sustainability & more. We ask @moorsee.bsky.social – @acitizenshipt.bsky.social – to outline practical steps primary #schools can take now to prepare for a high-quality approach:
New #RSHE Guidance: Are You Ready for 2026? #Schools in England must implement updated Relationships, Sex & Health Education by September 2026. How can primary schools start planning for the seven guiding principles now? buff.ly/LhaHlB8 #teaching #education #PSHE #edusky
Reviewing statutory RSHE: Are you ready for September? - Headteacher Update
Discover what schools must do to implement the new RSHE statutory guidance by September 2026, including curriculum & CPD
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February 9, 2026 at 12:42 PM
New #RSHE Guidance: Are You Ready for 2026? #Schools in England must implement updated Relationships, Sex & Health Education by September 2026. How can primary schools start planning for the seven guiding principles now? buff.ly/LhaHlB8 #teaching #education #PSHE #edusky
Safeguarding Digest offers bitesize #safeguarding summaries & key questions to keep your school staff up-to-date. This week: Homelessness. buff.ly/uZqwoZv (Get access to this article via the Headteacher Update Safeguarding Digest: buff.ly/47SIzqG)
What do we mean by ‘homelessness’? - Headteacher Update
Safeguarding CPD questions for school staff focused on homelessness
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February 9, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Safeguarding Digest offers bitesize #safeguarding summaries & key questions to keep your school staff up-to-date. This week: Homelessness. buff.ly/uZqwoZv (Get access to this article via the Headteacher Update Safeguarding Digest: buff.ly/47SIzqG)
We speak with Ambler Primary School to discover how the @ArtisFoundation programme supports #teachers to embed arts‑based learning & raise attainment, including via its new online programme available to UK primary #schools: buff.ly/Ndid0Vd #sponsored #education
Introducing Artis: How amazing creative learning experiences can raise pupil outcomes - Headteacher Update
Discover how Artis uses music, drama and movement to enhance oracy, wellbeing and curriculum engagement in UK primaries
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February 9, 2026 at 11:01 AM
We speak with Ambler Primary School to discover how the @ArtisFoundation programme supports #teachers to embed arts‑based learning & raise attainment, including via its new online programme available to UK primary #schools: buff.ly/Ndid0Vd #sponsored #education
Hiring out your school site? #KCSIE sets clear #safeguarding expectations: Assurance of provider's practice, quality assurance & serious incident response plans. This Headteacher Update Safeguarding Digest article breaks down what DSLs need to do & record: buff.ly/rcnVCfe #education #schools
Three safeguarding considerations when leasing your school site - Headteacher Update
Key steps schools must take to ensure safeguarding compliance when hiring out school premises under KCSIE 2025
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February 9, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Hiring out your school site? #KCSIE sets clear #safeguarding expectations: Assurance of provider's practice, quality assurance & serious incident response plans. This Headteacher Update Safeguarding Digest article breaks down what DSLs need to do & record: buff.ly/rcnVCfe #education #schools
How to create an inclusive school library. Practical tips from @verityisreading.bsky.social & an @sla.org.uk award-winning library. Build an inspiring library. Make reading part of school culture. Ensure diversity & pupil voice: buff.ly/5cLxVvC #NationalYearOfReading2026 #literacy #edusky
Top tips from the Primary School Library of the Year - Headteacher Update
Discover practical tips for building an inspiring primary school library that fosters reading for pleasure & more
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February 9, 2026 at 9:42 AM
How to create an inclusive school library. Practical tips from @verityisreading.bsky.social & an @sla.org.uk award-winning library. Build an inspiring library. Make reading part of school culture. Ensure diversity & pupil voice: buff.ly/5cLxVvC #NationalYearOfReading2026 #literacy #edusky
Headteacher Update Podcast: In a new episode, we discuss ideas for how primary #schools can maximise the impact of the #teaching team to deliver excellent SEND provision, with our panel dissecting a range of innovative approaches: buff.ly/Rkxj5SV #inclusion #teachers #education #edusky
Headteacher Update Podcast: SEND staffing in primary schools - Headteacher Update
Discover how primary schools can maximise the impact of the teaching team to deliver excellent SEND provision
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February 9, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Headteacher Update Podcast: In a new episode, we discuss ideas for how primary #schools can maximise the impact of the #teaching team to deliver excellent SEND provision, with our panel dissecting a range of innovative approaches: buff.ly/Rkxj5SV #inclusion #teachers #education #edusky