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Cerys Turner @cerysturner.bsky.social · Apr 30

Senior leaders aspiring for headship roles have now fallen to its lowest point in an annual survey ran by @naht.org.uk

Leaders talk of how their work has harmed their mental health, led them to seek professional support and even leave the profession.

www.tes.com/magazine/new...

Senior leaders aspiring to headship falls to record low

Almost half of heads say they need mental health support, and a third are already receiving support, finds survey

www.tes.com

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MT @mt213.bsky.social · Apr 30

Really excited about a day focused on Instructional Coaching with @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social. Love this coaching approach and the tangible impact it can make on a Teacher’s pedagogy and their self- concept as a professional engaging in meaningful, focused pedagogical chats @ietrust.bsky.social

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Zoe Enser @greeborunner.bsky.social · Apr 29

I am excited to announce our new book, which pulls together all of different threads of what great schools do & celebrating them.
We've explored curriculum, learning, behaviour, attendance, personal development, & leadership. I'm forever indebted to all schools I've visited & worked with.

Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · Apr 29

COMING JULY 2025! 📚

In #HowDoTheyDoIt?, @ensermark.bsky.social and @greeborunner.bsky.social unpack what sets truly outstanding schools apart - and more importantly, what we can all learn from them.

Find out more at: www.crownhouse.co.uk/how-do-they-...

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Chris Baker @drchriswb.bsky.social · Apr 26

If you Haven't Checked out my Podcast yet, I've had some Cracking Guests!!

Spotify - shorturl.at/EGQq1
Apple - shorturl.at/bqX7L
My Website - shorturl.at/Qcb5i

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Cara Jackson @carajackson.bsky.social · Apr 25

Q&A: How much do principals impact student outcomes?

"When we think about managing resources strategically, we often don’t think enough about time—but it’s one of the most important resources we have."

instructionpartners.org/2025/03/25/q...

Q&A: How much do principals impact student outcomes? - Instruction Partners

instructionpartners.org

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · Apr 24

More than one-third of primary schools and four in 10 secondaries are expecting to reduce their numbers of staff next year, amid falling pupil numbers and tightening budgets buff.ly/NOoE7J4

Drop in teacher job adverts as falling rolls and cuts bite

A new report shows 44% of secondary schools and 36% of primaries expect to employ fewer staff next year

buff.ly

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Christian Moore-Anderson @cmooreanderson.bsky.social · Mar 18

Absolutely delighted by this impartial review of my book published in the journal, School Science Review (open access):
www.ase.org.uk/system/files...

#EduSky #UKEd #SciTeachUK #iTeachBio

In the 20+ years that I have been teaching biology I have come across many texts that purport to transform classroom practice and improve student outcomes. However, rarely have I been so convinced by the power of a new theoretical underpinning for a pedagogical technique such as the one presented here. Moore-Anderson provides detailed discussions of systems theory, cybernetics and variation theory and their relevance to the biology classroom. Alongside the explanations, he provides concrete examples grounded in the classroom and over 40
diagrams that can be used to teach key topics.

The book starts with explanations of the underpinning theories he has applied to his teaching. This can, at times, be heavy going, and although the ‘key ideas’ are highlighted it can feel like there is a lot of information to absorb. However, as the book continues the scaffolding becomes clear and the reader can see how these ideas build towards coherent classroom strategies. It may be tempting to skip the theory at the beginning of the book and jump to using the diagrams in lessons; however, to be most effective it is important to understand the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ behind these.

Although this book is specifically about teaching biology, there are ideas that are relevant to teaching all science disciplines and it may have benefited from a collation of the ‘key ideas’ and ‘assumptions’ presented as they apply to teaching and learning of all sciences or all classroom settings.

Overall, Moore-Anderson presents a well-reasoned and compelling argument for the application of cybernetics and variation theory to the classroom. This is not an easy read, but, in my opinion, it is a thought-provoking read and a book that biology teachers should invest time in, to consider the theories, key ideas and diagrams, and how they could apply these in their own classroom.

Helen Darlington Faculty Progress Leader for Science at South Wirral High School

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clarefeeneyuk.bsky.social @clarefeeneyuk.bsky.social · Apr 20

'Teaching is about responding to the emergent thinking in front of us'.
This is an excellent post, making a powerful argument for why teaching resources 'need to be dynamic, interrogative'.
In response to Emma's opening qu, I taught a poetry lesson on the last day of term (KS4) without the iwb...1

Emma Turner FCCT @emmaturner75.bsky.social · Apr 19

Powerpoint and IWBs - time to reclaim analogue teaching. My latest blog.
thinkingflexibly.com/2025/04/19/p...

Powerpoint and IWBs – It’s time to reclaim analogue teaching

When was the last time you taught an individual lesson without using an interactive whiteboard, without PowerPoint, without pre prepared digital resources? When was the last time you did this for a…

thinkingflexibly.com

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MT @mt213.bsky.social · Apr 21

Great evening to go for a swim 🏊

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Emma Turner FCCT @emmaturner75.bsky.social · Apr 19

Powerpoint and IWBs - time to reclaim analogue teaching. My latest blog.
thinkingflexibly.com/2025/04/19/p...

Powerpoint and IWBs – It’s time to reclaim analogue teaching

When was the last time you taught an individual lesson without using an interactive whiteboard, without PowerPoint, without pre prepared digital resources? When was the last time you did this for a…

thinkingflexibly.com

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Richard Dare FCCT MA CTeach @richarddare.bsky.social · Apr 17

Amazing generosity:

Nathan Burns @mrmetacognition.bsky.social · Apr 17

6 HOURS OF FREE PD!

I'm delighted to release further details of my 6 completely free to access webinars, running over June and July.

Full details in the poster below!

Recordings available too (same sign-up link)

forms.gle/xP5SCjfCj7c7...

Please share on SM, email and newsletters!

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Inspire Education Trust @ietrust.bsky.social · Apr 3

Stockingford Academy Secures £150K Funding for New Nursery Provision!

Find out more here: www.stockingfordacademy.org/2025/04/03/n...

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MT @mt213.bsky.social · Apr 3

Great to meet @unleashingme.bsky.social this morning @CST

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MT @mt213.bsky.social · Apr 2

Really excited to be at the CST conference with @inspireeducation.bsky.social

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · Mar 29

Every year, around a third of GCSE pupils in England miss out on passes in English and maths. We spoke to some of the school that are quietly turning things around for the 'forgotten third'...

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Cass & Anna - The Educakers @theeducakers.bsky.social · Mar 20

This idea was inspired by the work of
@earlyexcellence.bsky.social recently shared at their Inspiring Leaders Conference.
We're eager to see how these bags will enrich learning experiences and strengthen the home-school connection. Off to go and make more now! 😊
@emmaturner75.bsky.social

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MT @mt213.bsky.social · Mar 17

Great to pause and reflect on the Curriculum and Pedagogy choices we make and why we make them with @emmaturner75.bsky.social today- a very thought-proving session @finhamparkmat.bsky.social

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Education Support @edsupportuk.bsky.social · Mar 16

How are you feeling about the week ahead?

Our helpline is open 24/7 for immediate, emotional support from qualified counsellors.

We're here for everyone working in education.

Call us 💙 📞: 08000 562 561

#TeacherMentalHealth #TeacherWellbeing #TeacherTwitter

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Peps @pepsmccrea.bsky.social · Mar 16

Two core ideas underpin effective inclusive teaching:

1. Cognitive similarity
2. Instructional sensitivity

Let’s dig into both…

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MT @mt213.bsky.social · Mar 9

Managing your attention & working memory so you can actively think &cognate is the single most important thing you can do/ get your students explicitly aware of so they can manage &own their learning- particularly as we move into exam season @walkthrus.bsky.social @olicav.bsky.social

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MT @mt213.bsky.social · Mar 2

The benefits of instructional coaching & building a coaching culture can totally empower teachers in a personal, pedagogical &ultimately classroom impact way.
So proud to be an accredited @walkthrus.bsky.social to mobilise this within schools @olicav.bsky.social @mattteachcoach.bsky.social

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Alice @philethicsalice.bsky.social · Feb 25

Excited to be attending and speaking at this event on Saturday 😊

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Inspire Education Trust @ietrust.bsky.social · Feb 26

🌿 The Eco Council at Whittle met with our CEO, Lois, and Head of Estates, Ben Tranter, to explore how the Trust and school can support each other through our environment strategy. Great ideas were shared - sustainability starts with teamwork! ♻️💡 #Sustainability #EcoCouncil

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MT @mt213.bsky.social · Feb 24

Well- being for me is focusing on the personal stuff that makes you tick and energises you for life and work. Running really helped me this evening as did wrestling and being silly with my daughter ❤️😀

MT @mt213.bsky.social · Feb 24

Excited to be working @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social today on Instructional coaching @ietrust.bsky.social

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