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Dr Kate Chhatwal

@katechhatwal.bsky.social

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Passionate about education, equity, young people, running, and LFC. CEO at Challenge Partners; Non-Exec at Olex.AI, parkrun, Liverpool Priority Area, ImpactEd; former education senior civil servant.

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Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · Jan 17

Proud to share Challenge Partners Impact Report, highlighting the difference we made to #schools, #trusts and 385,000 #pupils in 23/24.

It is a celebration of what we achieved together through #challenge, #collaboration & experiential #leadership #development.

www.challengepartners.org/our-impact

Our Impact | Challenge Partners

www.challengepartners.org

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Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · 2d

More on LinkedIn 3/3:

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#send | Dr Kate Chhatwal OBE

This is what a roomful of SENCOs and headteachers committed to improving provision and outcomes for young people with #SEND looks like. Today we launched the third cohort of Challenge Partners pionee...

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Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · 2d

Good to learn more about the Committee's recommendations around inclusive mainstream, accountability, better support in the early years, and parents as partners. Practical, sensible and well researched. Lots DfE can build on in their White Paper proposals. 2/3

Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · 2d

Delighted to welcome Education Select Committee Chair @helenhayes.bsky.social to the launch of the 3rd cohort of @challengepartners.bsky.social pioneering #SEND Developmental Peer Review today. 1/3

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Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · Aug 24

All of us @challengepartners.bsky.social are devastated by the loss of Dave Baker @olympustrust.bsky.social, true system leader.

Read our full tribute here:
challengepartners.org/news/tribute...

Tribute to a true system leader: Dave Baker | Challenge Partners

All of us at Challenge Partners are devastated by the loss of Dave Baker, a trust and system leader who embodied the spirit of professional generosity and collaboration.

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Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · Aug 9

Sunny start to the day at Spanish Banks #parkrun in #Vancouver #Canada. Small, stunning and lovely volunteers. #loveparkrun

Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · Jun 28

It was such a joy to spot you at the finish after our recent emails. In person is always best and at parkrun is always better!

Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · May 31

V happy (and somewhat hot) to be back at #parkrun today after a 2 week break to manage an #AxSpA flare. Huge thanks to @drailyntan.bsky.social for sharing research and encouragement. #loveparkrun

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Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · Apr 26

I do love a bluebell-strewn parkrun in the spring. We were treated this morning at Bethlem Royal Hospital parkrun. And the carpark welcome to direct first timers to the start was the warmest ever. #loveparkrun

Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · Apr 20

We can wait.

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Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · Apr 18

And were you surprised???

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Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · Apr 18

@jembenson.bsky.social saw this and thought of you.

BBC News - Surprise as 100 Spaniards turn up at non-league football match - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Surprise as 100 Spaniards turn up at non-league football match

Harborough Town's home match had some international visitors - but why were they there?

www.bbc.co.uk

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Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · Apr 12

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Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · Apr 12

Back on the #parkrun tourist trail with a beautiful run along the #Thames in #Kingston. Gorgeous day for it. #loveparkrun

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Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · Mar 23

Natasha Dowie a history-making legend in yesterday's match. Her skill & strength a perfect riposte to the guy sitting near me who told his son having a woman in the team "made a mockery" of things. Not sure how many England caps or Super Cups he'd won. #LFC #YNWA

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'A moment I won't forget' - Natasha Dowie on making history during LFC Legends win - Liverpool FC

Natasha Dowie expressed her pride at becoming the first female to appear in a Liverpool FC Legends game at Anfield.

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Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · Mar 22

First time in 15 consecutive weeks... it's #parkrun o'clock and I'm not running 😱. Off to #Anfield instead to see #LiverpoolLegends. #loveparkrun #loveLFC #YNWA

Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · Mar 21

Proud of the progress we made in #Liverpool on our priorities of #EYFS, #attendance and #aspiration. We ensured sustainability was a consideration from the start and hope RISE teams will build on what we achieved.

Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · Mar 21

🔵 Exclusive: A Conservative levelling-up scheme designed to boost outcomes in education priority areas is set to end, leaving councils drawing up their own plans to informally continue the work

Priority education areas no longer a priority

Priority education investment areas scheme due to end

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Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · Mar 20

Last Thurs, it was my great honour to chair the final meeting of the #Liverpool Priority Education Investment Area Board. Our projects have helped improve #EYFS, #attendance and #aspiration, with a focus on sustainability from the start.

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Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · Mar 19

Come with me next time!

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Natalie Perera @natalieperera.bsky.social · Mar 17

Today, @edupolicyinst.bsky.social published a groundbreaking report on the impact of school absences on the disadvantage gap. I was pleased to talk to the Today Programme about some of these issues and challenges.

Education Policy Institute @edupolicyinst.bsky.social · Mar 17

📻On BBC Radio 4 Today, our Chief Executive @natalieperera.bsky.social discusses the findings from our latest report on rising levels of school absence and the widening disadvantage gap for pupils.

You can listen the full interview here at 44.30👇
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Today - 17/03/2025 - BBC Sounds

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Jonny Uttley @jonnyuttley.bsky.social · Mar 18

Eminently sensible interim report from @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and the review team. So refreshing to see a non-ideological approach, seeking to tackle problems, such as the forgotten third, without sweeping away what is good in the current curriculum.

Becky Francis @beckyfrancis.bsky.social · Mar 18

The next stage of the Curriculum and Assessment Review will look to create a more inclusive and fair system, address subject-specific challenges, and assess available pathways beyond GCSEs.

Find out more ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/p...

Curriculum and Assessment Review: interim report

An independent review of the curriculum and assessment system in England, with statistical analysis.

www.gov.uk

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Leora Cruddas CBE @leoracruddas.bsky.social · Mar 18

Excellent article from @beckyfrancis.bsky.social

Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · Mar 18

Writing exclusively for Tes, curriculum review lead @beckyfrancis.bsky.social lays out why she will be resisting ‘non-educationalists’ calling for revolution, and keeping what works in England’s curriculum and assessment

Becky Francis: We’ll resist ‘non-educationalists’ who want revolution

Writing exclusively for Tes, Professor Becky Francis details why the curriculum and assessment review does not support calls for ‘revolution not evolution’

www.tes.com

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Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · Mar 18

I don't underestimate the challenges ahead for the panel as they move from analysis and intent to recommendations. But the direction and approach signalled by the interim report leave me profoundly hopeful.

Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · Mar 18

All of this without any compromise on standards and rigour, but with a determination for children, society, and the economy to thrive as well as achieve.

Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · Mar 18

3. Ensuring that the curriculum and related materials are inclusive, "so that all young people can see themselves represented in their learning, as well as seeing others' perspectives and broadening their horizons".

Dr Kate Chhatwal @katechhatwal.bsky.social · Mar 18

2. A curriculum that is "cutting edge and fit for purpose", including responding to social and technological change. Good to see AI and the environment highlighted here.