Ms Head for Heights
@msheadforheights.bsky.social
Headteacher of a small rural school, with a biscuit dependency.
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NEW: The dangers of diagnosis.
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The dangers of diagnosis
Two years ago, at a conference I described the process my wife and I went through to get our daughter her EHCP. I used a phrase familiar to those of us with children who find life harder and need m…
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September 2, 2025 at 9:52 AM
NEW: The dangers of diagnosis.
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I wrote a piece for @sciam.bsky.social about why White parents should be talking to their kids about race and racism. It was so great to work with @megha.bsky.social on this piece! Please share! www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-...
Why It’s Important to Talk about Race with Children
Children start learning about race and racism as early as preschool. Talking about race early, however difficult, will help them become more antiracist
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February 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I wrote a piece for @sciam.bsky.social about why White parents should be talking to their kids about race and racism. It was so great to work with @megha.bsky.social on this piece! Please share! www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-...
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"Name?"
"Mark Carney."
"Full name?"
"Mark Carney."
"Full name?"
April 5, 2025 at 6:33 AM
"Name?"
"Mark Carney."
"Full name?"
"Mark Carney."
"Full name?"
I wish I could like this more than once!
The idea that an instant consequence for low level (often minor) issues will 'manage' behaviour is imo one of the reasons why suspension rates have jumped in some MATs. Effectively you end up 'managing out' any learners who might benefit from more flexible approaches. 1/4 🧵
March 19, 2025 at 7:22 AM
I wish I could like this more than once!
So true
🧵An important part of the primary experience is having a lovely time- adults ringfencing the unique state of childhood and ensuring that primary is a glorious place to be little. Playful and joyful are not the antonyms of high standards and aspiration.
February 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM
So true
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Designing an assessment data strategy for your primary school doesn't need to be complicated. @jpembroke.bsky.social gives you some of the tools you'll need to create a sustainable and positive data culture in your school. Read it here: https://buff.ly/413AoYL
February 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Designing an assessment data strategy for your primary school doesn't need to be complicated. @jpembroke.bsky.social gives you some of the tools you'll need to create a sustainable and positive data culture in your school. Read it here: https://buff.ly/413AoYL
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Recently I called Sir Martyn Oliver, the chief inspector of Ofsted, a liar on 'X'. Despite this, Ofsted very kindly walked me through their proposals for the new inspection system. I am sorry to say that my feelings are probably even more entrenched than they were before…
February 3, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Recently I called Sir Martyn Oliver, the chief inspector of Ofsted, a liar on 'X'. Despite this, Ofsted very kindly walked me through their proposals for the new inspection system. I am sorry to say that my feelings are probably even more entrenched than they were before…
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As you all know, today is World Ostrich Day. So here’s a list of meanings of the word for an ostrich in five different languages…
5. Camel chicken (Hindi)
4. Big turkey (Cherokee)
3. Winged lion (Croatian)
2. Greedy one (Hebrew)
1. Pantless thundergoose (Bahasa Adama)
5. Camel chicken (Hindi)
4. Big turkey (Cherokee)
3. Winged lion (Croatian)
2. Greedy one (Hebrew)
1. Pantless thundergoose (Bahasa Adama)
February 2, 2025 at 12:52 PM
As you all know, today is World Ostrich Day. So here’s a list of meanings of the word for an ostrich in five different languages…
5. Camel chicken (Hindi)
4. Big turkey (Cherokee)
3. Winged lion (Croatian)
2. Greedy one (Hebrew)
1. Pantless thundergoose (Bahasa Adama)
5. Camel chicken (Hindi)
4. Big turkey (Cherokee)
3. Winged lion (Croatian)
2. Greedy one (Hebrew)
1. Pantless thundergoose (Bahasa Adama)
I really hope this is legit
January 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I really hope this is legit
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Word of the day is ‘ram-stam’ (18th century): impetuous, headstrong, or reckless.
January 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Word of the day is ‘ram-stam’ (18th century): impetuous, headstrong, or reckless.
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GIVEAWAY!
In celebration of our 2025 launch, you have the chance to WIN our new Oasis Scene Set! Featuring orange, yellow & brown pieces, this is great for safari and desert play.
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In celebration of our 2025 launch, you have the chance to WIN our new Oasis Scene Set! Featuring orange, yellow & brown pieces, this is great for safari and desert play.
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January 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
GIVEAWAY!
In celebration of our 2025 launch, you have the chance to WIN our new Oasis Scene Set! Featuring orange, yellow & brown pieces, this is great for safari and desert play.
For a chance to WIN:
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Giveaway ends on Friday 17th January at 11:59pm. U.K. only.
In celebration of our 2025 launch, you have the chance to WIN our new Oasis Scene Set! Featuring orange, yellow & brown pieces, this is great for safari and desert play.
For a chance to WIN:
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Giveaway ends on Friday 17th January at 11:59pm. U.K. only.
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we're thrilled to share that we've started the year with a new addition to our team! he's extremely smart, capable, charming, persuasive, and boasts a wealth of museum experience
January 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
we're thrilled to share that we've started the year with a new addition to our team! he's extremely smart, capable, charming, persuasive, and boasts a wealth of museum experience
Always useful! 😁
November 26, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Always useful! 😁
Taking my four year-old to see Paddington 3 over the weekend. I am significantly more excited about it than she is.
November 22, 2024 at 7:49 PM
Taking my four year-old to see Paddington 3 over the weekend. I am significantly more excited about it than she is.
This is bleak.
The UKs first teacherless school. All teachers replaced by AI and VR.
The only subjects they cant teach through AI are Art and Sex Ed. 😳#EduSky #AI #Education
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The only subjects they cant teach through AI are Art and Sex Ed. 😳#EduSky #AI #Education
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UK's first 'teacherless' AI classroom set to open in London
A private school in London is opening the UK's first classroom taught by artificial intelligence instead of human teachers. They say the technology allows for precise, bespoke learning while critics a...
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September 1, 2024 at 1:21 PM
This is bleak.
This is a great read. I'm a few years into my headteachering now, and I love it, but none of the senior leaders that I know aspire to headship - they feel that it's a lot of hard work with little financial reward. I believe that as with everything else in education, you don't do it for the money!
NEW BLOG: Where have all the Headteachers gone? #Edusky #Schools #Headteacher @headteacherchat.bsky.social @teachertapp.bsky.social pls share. southgloshead.wordpress.com/2024/08/31/w...
Where have all the Headteachers gone…?
Being a Headteacher was what I wanted to do since I first stepped into the classroom in 1996. I turned 50 last week. Properly old! I've also been asked by the lovely people at Bloomsbury to write a bo...
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September 1, 2024 at 9:06 AM
This is a great read. I'm a few years into my headteachering now, and I love it, but none of the senior leaders that I know aspire to headship - they feel that it's a lot of hard work with little financial reward. I believe that as with everything else in education, you don't do it for the money!
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🎉 End of summer giveaway!
🥷
I've got 2 copies of KS1 Times Tables Ninja to give away- one on X and one on BlueSky.
To enter, just like and repost this post. Feel free to enter on both sites!
Winner drawn at 6pm on Friday 30th of August. UK only.
#EduSky
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I've got 2 copies of KS1 Times Tables Ninja to give away- one on X and one on BlueSky.
To enter, just like and repost this post. Feel free to enter on both sites!
Winner drawn at 6pm on Friday 30th of August. UK only.
#EduSky
August 27, 2024 at 8:40 AM
🎉 End of summer giveaway!
🥷
I've got 2 copies of KS1 Times Tables Ninja to give away- one on X and one on BlueSky.
To enter, just like and repost this post. Feel free to enter on both sites!
Winner drawn at 6pm on Friday 30th of August. UK only.
#EduSky
🥷
I've got 2 copies of KS1 Times Tables Ninja to give away- one on X and one on BlueSky.
To enter, just like and repost this post. Feel free to enter on both sites!
Winner drawn at 6pm on Friday 30th of August. UK only.
#EduSky
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Hi UK teachers/schools/librarians!
I’ve got ONE signed and dedicated copy of my spooky book to giveaway!
No need to follow me - this isn’t Twitter, dahhlings - just share/tag some pals and I’ll choose a winner on 30.8.24!
#EduSky #PrimaryEduSky #BookSky #Skybrarians #UKEd #KidLit
I’ve got ONE signed and dedicated copy of my spooky book to giveaway!
No need to follow me - this isn’t Twitter, dahhlings - just share/tag some pals and I’ll choose a winner on 30.8.24!
#EduSky #PrimaryEduSky #BookSky #Skybrarians #UKEd #KidLit
August 26, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Hi UK teachers/schools/librarians!
I’ve got ONE signed and dedicated copy of my spooky book to giveaway!
No need to follow me - this isn’t Twitter, dahhlings - just share/tag some pals and I’ll choose a winner on 30.8.24!
#EduSky #PrimaryEduSky #BookSky #Skybrarians #UKEd #KidLit
I’ve got ONE signed and dedicated copy of my spooky book to giveaway!
No need to follow me - this isn’t Twitter, dahhlings - just share/tag some pals and I’ll choose a winner on 30.8.24!
#EduSky #PrimaryEduSky #BookSky #Skybrarians #UKEd #KidLit
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Have just finished rewriting the overview for a weekly picturebook assembly which focuses on equality, diversity and inclusion. It's still a work in progress but please feel free to use and adapt. All shares appreciated! The link is on my Padlet: padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...
August 22, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Have just finished rewriting the overview for a weekly picturebook assembly which focuses on equality, diversity and inclusion. It's still a work in progress but please feel free to use and adapt. All shares appreciated! The link is on my Padlet: padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...
Well, these are all excellent!
An art history of back to school othmarstrombone.wordpress.com/2017/08/23/a...
An art history of back to school
Ever since I published 'An art history of school inspections' a few years ago, studying the way that art has portrayed schools has been somewhat of a hobby of mine. In this post, I'll take you through...
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August 21, 2024 at 12:20 PM
Well, these are all excellent!
I should be updating the CP policy, and yet here I am, setting up a new social media account! #procrastination
August 21, 2024 at 10:54 AM
I should be updating the CP policy, and yet here I am, setting up a new social media account! #procrastination