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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

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 21h

Don't forget your Headteacher Update Bulletin: Analysing #Ofsted's evaluation areas – Are your #teacher appraisals fit-for-purpose? – A model for #teaching assistant appraisal – School meals debt – Supporting pupils with #allergies: buff.ly/M1Cx1qp #schools #edusky

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 21h

#Dyslexia: Seven powerful classroom strategies. Dyslexia is one of the most common special needs in the classroom. As a fellow #dyslexic & #teacher, Emma Saunders relies on seven support strategies in every lesson she plans buff.ly/1qKKiw4 #schools #inclusion #teaching #edusky

Dyslexia: Seven powerful classroom strategies - Headteacher Update

Seven classroom strategies that teachers can use to support the learning of SEND pupils with dyslexia

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 22h

To teach or not to teach? Suzanne O’Connell considers whether headteachers should retain some form of teaching commitment or should be content to leave the classroom behind them when they step up to the top job buff.ly/siECM0W #teaching #leadership #schools

A leading question: Should headteachers continue to teach? - Headteacher Update

Should busy headteachers continue to teach in their schools or should they leave the classroom behind them?

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 1d

What are the most common queries that schools have about staff #safeguarding checks & the Single Central Record? And, more to the point, what are the answers? Joanne Bocko explains: buff.ly/1z7u6LF (Get access to this article via our Safeguarding Digest: buff.ly/OuWfeAu).

Single Central Record: Your questions answered - Headteacher Update

This article answers the most common questions asked by school safeguarding teams about the Single Central Record

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 1d

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. With huge thanks to our partners on this project @glassessment.bsky.social. Get your free pdf here – buff.ly/cyZuAf9 #teachers

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

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 1d

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

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 1d

Hidden school hunger & school meals debt: The families of almost 1 in 4 pupils ineligible for free school meals are in debt because they cannot afford the cost of school lunches. Research from @aberlourcharity.bsky.social raises fears over 'hidden hunger' in #schools –

Hidden school hunger and school meals debt - Headteacher Update

Research from Aberlour Children’s Charity finds many pupils and families ineligible for free school meals are in debt

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 1d

The Adobe Agile Manifesto has revolutionised approaches to #appraisal in the business world. Drawing on this, John Smith – @educatinghuman1.bsky.social – gives us five lessons for effective #teacher appraisal systems in #schools buff.ly/qQUP6Ge #education

A deep dive into appraisal: Is your school's system working? - Headteacher Update

What can schools learn from the Adobe Agile Manifesto, which is revolutionising approaches to appraisal in business

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 1d

In a 6-part series, @mattbromley.bsky.social analyses the 6 core evaluation areas of the new #Ofsted #schools inspection framework, helping you to sense-check your approach, prepare your response & identify areas for focus. Part 1 is #Inclusion:

Analysing Ofsted's core evaluation areas for schools: Inclusion - Headteacher Update

Analysis of how Ofsted will inspect inclusion in schools and how inclusion will be placed at the heart of inspection

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 1d

Get your free Headteacher Update Bulletin: Analysing #Ofsted's evaluation areas – Are your #teacher appraisals fit-for-purpose? – A model for #teaching assistant appraisal – School meals debt – Supporting pupils with #allergies – Sustainable school food: buff.ly/M1Cx1qp #schools #edusky

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 1d

Headteacher Update Bulletin is out: Analysing #Ofsted's evaluation areas – Are your #teacher appraisals fit-for-purpose? – A model for #teaching assistant appraisal – School meals debt – Supporting pupils with #allergies – Sustainable school food: buff.ly/M1Cx1qp #schools #edusky

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 1d

Two children in every class have a food allergy & 1 in 5 allergic reactions happen in school. Allergy School from @natashasfoundation.bsky.social is offering free resources to all nurseries & primary #schools to help upskill staff & raise awareness about food allergies –

Schools offered free support to protect pupils with food allergies - Headteacher Update

Allergy School offers free resources to train teachers and school staff on keeping children with food allergies safe

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 1d

Headteacher Update Podcast: This episode offers advice for #schools on how they can handle parental complaints, including the steps to take, useful de-escalation tips, the reasons behind rising complaints & how to deal with vexatious complaints: buff.ly/l2ZQ4FE #teaching #edusky

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

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 1d

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 buff.ly/cyZuAf9 #teachers

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 2d

Bitesize #safeguarding summaries & key questions to keep school staff up-to-date. This week: Early Help – buff.ly/y6n1B72 (Get access to this article via our Safeguarding Digest – buff.ly/OuWfeAu)

What might indicate that a child needs Early Help? - Headteacher Update

Safeguarding CPD and key questions to help check school staff's knowledge about Early Help procedures and referrals

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 2d

The development & recognition of your school’s #teaching assistants begins with effective appraisal systems tailored to this unique role. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – considers what such a system looks like in practice buff.ly/CZj7eD7 #schools #education #CPD

A model for teaching assistant appraisal - Headteacher Update

An outline of an effective appraisal system for the development and recognition of your school’s teaching assistants

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 2d

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 @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 2d

#Poverty is a health condition, and it is contagious. Paediatrician @drguddisingh.bsky.social – who has recorded a new BBC Radio 4 series entitled Three Ages of Child – says that children’s health is one of the clearest mirrors of inequality – and the reflection is harsh: buff.ly/p1S5qH5

'You cannot prescribe your way out of poverty' - Headteacher Update

in BBC Radio 4 Three Ages of Child paediatrician Dr Guddi Singh met teachers working to help families living in poverty

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 2d

The SEND White Paper must lead to mainstream education becoming more inclusive for disabled children & those with SEN and must build a multi-agency team around #schools, says Amanda Allard – buff.ly/tKWgf9t @ncb.org.uk #education #inclusion #teaching

The SEND White Paper: Schools cannot do it alone - Headteacher Update

The Schools White Paper will set-out reforms to the SEND system – but how can we realise a vision of inclusive schools?

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 2d

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. With huge thanks to our partners on this project @glassessment.bsky.social. Get your free pdf here: buff.ly/cyZuAf9 #teachers

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 2d

It is #WorldFoodDay on October 16 & East Bridgford St Peter’s Primary School is leading the way in creating sustainable school meals that engage pupils & help reduce climate impact. Jo Pettifer from @letsgozero.bsky.social Go_Zero explains: buff.ly/CMfXABn #schoolfood #climateaction #schools

The school with sustainable food at the heart of its Climate Action Plan - Headteacher Update

How East Bridgford St Peter’s Primary School worked with Let’s Go Zero on climate action and sustainable food for pupils

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 2d

Headteacher Update Bulletin is out: Analysing #Ofsted's evaluation areas – Are your #teacher appraisals fit-for-purpose? – A model for #teaching assistant appraisal – School meals debt – Supporting pupils with #allergies – Sustainable school food: buff.ly/M1Cx1qp #schools

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 2d

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. With huge thanks to our partners on this project @glassessment.bsky.social. Get your free pdf here: buff.ly/cyZuAf9

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 2d

Headteacher Update Podcast: This episode looks at a range of routines, systems & protocols that can help #teachers & school leaders to create a calm & efficient primary school environment – with lots of practical ideas to adapt & adopt! buff.ly/KPkFMNq #schools

Headteacher Update Podcast: Effective school routines - Headteacher Update

What are the most effective routines, systems and protocols for teachers and pupils to help primary schools run smoothly

Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 2d

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