Steven Hogan
@shoganwhs.bsky.social
Headteacher at the amazing Woodbridge High | MFL Teacher | Life chances of young people and social justice | He / Him | Views mine. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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We have GOT to sort out language learning so it's not a dead end after GCSE, with no mainstream pathways.
A Level and specialist language degrees for the tiny few are lovely. Well, actually, A Level is barely suitable for the tiny few.
More 16-19 year olds do Duolingo than do A Level languages.
A Level and specialist language degrees for the tiny few are lovely. Well, actually, A Level is barely suitable for the tiny few.
More 16-19 year olds do Duolingo than do A Level languages.
"Overlooking language skills ‘risks limiting the scope and impact of UK research’, new British Academy report finds"
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/overloo...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/overloo...
Overlooking language skills ‘risks limiting the scope and impact of UK research’, new British Academy report finds
A new British Academy report highlights how multilingualism could strengthen the UK’s research, warning that language skills remain undervalued and underused in academia - despite a wealth of linguist...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
April 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
We have GOT to sort out language learning so it's not a dead end after GCSE, with no mainstream pathways.
A Level and specialist language degrees for the tiny few are lovely. Well, actually, A Level is barely suitable for the tiny few.
More 16-19 year olds do Duolingo than do A Level languages.
A Level and specialist language degrees for the tiny few are lovely. Well, actually, A Level is barely suitable for the tiny few.
More 16-19 year olds do Duolingo than do A Level languages.
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A young filmmaker has created a documentary about TfL’s recent changes to the W12, W13 and W14 bus routes
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swvg.co.uk/?p=12063
Young filmmaker’s documentary on ‘bus route change disaster’
A young filmmaker has created a documentary about TfL’s recent changes to the W12, W13 and W14 bus routes
swvg.co.uk
March 11, 2025 at 11:32 AM
A young filmmaker has created a documentary about TfL’s recent changes to the W12, W13 and W14 bus routes
swvg.co.uk/?p=12063
swvg.co.uk/?p=12063
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Redbridge Council has published the Principal Inspection Report for Broadmead Road bridge
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Broadmead Road bridge inspection report published
Redbridge Council has published the Principal Inspection Report for Broadmead Road bridge
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March 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Redbridge Council has published the Principal Inspection Report for Broadmead Road bridge
swvg.co.uk/?p=12037
swvg.co.uk/?p=12037
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Woodbridge High School is raising funds for the refurbishment of its sports hall.
“The heating system requires repair and the gym floor, which is currently unusable, needs replacing.
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“The heating system requires repair and the gym floor, which is currently unusable, needs replacing.
swvg.co.uk/2025/02/27/w...
February 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Woodbridge High School is raising funds for the refurbishment of its sports hall.
“The heating system requires repair and the gym floor, which is currently unusable, needs replacing.
swvg.co.uk/2025/02/27/w...
“The heating system requires repair and the gym floor, which is currently unusable, needs replacing.
swvg.co.uk/2025/02/27/w...
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‘Many teachers don’t want to do this, but they’re trapped’: film shows extent of Putin indoctrination in Russian schools
‘Many teachers don’t want to do this, but they’re trapped’: film shows extent of Putin indoctrination in Russian schools
Two years after he started documenting the effect of the Ukraine war on his pupils, Pavel Talankin reveals how it led to accolade – and exile from home
As Russian tanks advanced into Ukraine in February 2022, Vladimir Putin was waging a parallel battle…
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February 9, 2025 at 8:04 AM
‘Many teachers don’t want to do this, but they’re trapped’: film shows extent of Putin indoctrination in Russian schools
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Overjoyed to announce my first non-fiction book! A YEAR OF PRIDE & JOY features 52 LGBTQ+ folk talking about what brings them joy. Beautiful artwork by @ruthburrows.bsky.social & published by Magic Cat. Out April! Aimed at 8-12 yo but perfect for anyone who needs some JOY in their lives!
February 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Overjoyed to announce my first non-fiction book! A YEAR OF PRIDE & JOY features 52 LGBTQ+ folk talking about what brings them joy. Beautiful artwork by @ruthburrows.bsky.social & published by Magic Cat. Out April! Aimed at 8-12 yo but perfect for anyone who needs some JOY in their lives!
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School funding is set to be at its lowest rate since at least 2010.
Making Chancellor Reeves the first Labour Chancellor since 1979 to force schools to make cuts.
Tell your MP you won’t stand for it:https://buff.ly/4hxpRdS
Making Chancellor Reeves the first Labour Chancellor since 1979 to force schools to make cuts.
Tell your MP you won’t stand for it:https://buff.ly/4hxpRdS
February 1, 2025 at 9:22 AM
School funding is set to be at its lowest rate since at least 2010.
Making Chancellor Reeves the first Labour Chancellor since 1979 to force schools to make cuts.
Tell your MP you won’t stand for it:https://buff.ly/4hxpRdS
Making Chancellor Reeves the first Labour Chancellor since 1979 to force schools to make cuts.
Tell your MP you won’t stand for it:https://buff.ly/4hxpRdS
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Ahead of publication of his stunning new LGBTQ+ WW1 YA novel, The Boy I Love, @whusseyauthor.bsky.social has recommended some other historical LGBTQ+ novels on the @waterstones.bsky.social blog… some fab choices, and he kindly includes my own Boy Like Me.
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January 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Ahead of publication of his stunning new LGBTQ+ WW1 YA novel, The Boy I Love, @whusseyauthor.bsky.social has recommended some other historical LGBTQ+ novels on the @waterstones.bsky.social blog… some fab choices, and he kindly includes my own Boy Like Me.
www.waterstones.com/blog/william...
www.waterstones.com/blog/william...
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New research released today by @schoolcuts.bsky.social coalition shows that the vast majority of schools will not be able to afford their costs next year.
Full comment: tinyurl.com/yc4kcvh9
@neunion.bsky.social @naht.org.uk @ngauk.bsky.social and Parentkind
Full comment: tinyurl.com/yc4kcvh9
@neunion.bsky.social @naht.org.uk @ngauk.bsky.social and Parentkind
January 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
New research released today by @schoolcuts.bsky.social coalition shows that the vast majority of schools will not be able to afford their costs next year.
Full comment: tinyurl.com/yc4kcvh9
@neunion.bsky.social @naht.org.uk @ngauk.bsky.social and Parentkind
Full comment: tinyurl.com/yc4kcvh9
@neunion.bsky.social @naht.org.uk @ngauk.bsky.social and Parentkind
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Schools face a £700 million funding gap next year, with three in four primary schools and almost all secondaries facing not being able to meet costs, new analysis from the union @schoolcuts.bsky.social coalition suggests
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Most schools won't meet costs next year, unions warn
School Cuts coalition warns of a £700m funding gap as government tells leaders to find 'efficiencies'
schoolsweek.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Schools face a £700 million funding gap next year, with three in four primary schools and almost all secondaries facing not being able to meet costs, new analysis from the union @schoolcuts.bsky.social coalition suggests
schoolsweek.co.uk/most-schools...
schoolsweek.co.uk/most-schools...
The outlook for school funding in 25-26 is worrying. The funding settlement won’t be enough to pay the planned pay rises and manage other increasing costs. If we’re not investing in our children’s education as a way to improve society, then what’s the point? www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Schools in England face ‘death by a thousand cuts’, headteachers say
Rising costs likely to outstrip funding in coming year, despite recent injections of additional money
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The outlook for school funding in 25-26 is worrying. The funding settlement won’t be enough to pay the planned pay rises and manage other increasing costs. If we’re not investing in our children’s education as a way to improve society, then what’s the point? www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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For someone with aspirations to be a head, I've been increasingly concerned by retention of heateachers. This month I'm starting a 58 week podcast series where I spend 30 mins with a head from every county in England hearing the reality of the job. First episode at the end of Jan
January 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
For someone with aspirations to be a head, I've been increasingly concerned by retention of heateachers. This month I'm starting a 58 week podcast series where I spend 30 mins with a head from every county in England hearing the reality of the job. First episode at the end of Jan
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#Ofsted chief Sir Martyn Oliver answered MPs' questions about inspection changes today. Here’s what we learned, from the content of the new report cards to a focus on vulnerable pupils and the introduction of annual safeguarding checks…
7 things Sir Martyn Oliver told MPs on Ofsted reforms
Ofsted chief gives Commons committee an overview of what he believes the new school inspection report cards should cover
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January 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
#Ofsted chief Sir Martyn Oliver answered MPs' questions about inspection changes today. Here’s what we learned, from the content of the new report cards to a focus on vulnerable pupils and the introduction of annual safeguarding checks…
We made it through to the end of term! When you’re struggling to remember why you do this job, you get sent the end-of-term newsletter and you’re filled with pride and you remember what matters… Team Woodbridge, you’re amazing. 💚 www.woodbridgehigh.co.uk/attachments/...
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December 20, 2024 at 7:34 PM
We made it through to the end of term! When you’re struggling to remember why you do this job, you get sent the end-of-term newsletter and you’re filled with pride and you remember what matters… Team Woodbridge, you’re amazing. 💚 www.woodbridgehigh.co.uk/attachments/...
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"The inadequacy of the proposed pay award is compounded by the government’s intention that schools should foot the bill out of their existing allocations...This is the exact opposite of fixing the foundations."
Our full comment on Bridget Phillipson's submission to the #STRB: ow.ly/VUJi50Uox6F
Our full comment on Bridget Phillipson's submission to the #STRB: ow.ly/VUJi50Uox6F
December 11, 2024 at 8:44 AM
"The inadequacy of the proposed pay award is compounded by the government’s intention that schools should foot the bill out of their existing allocations...This is the exact opposite of fixing the foundations."
Our full comment on Bridget Phillipson's submission to the #STRB: ow.ly/VUJi50Uox6F
Our full comment on Bridget Phillipson's submission to the #STRB: ow.ly/VUJi50Uox6F
Mad week. Some very difficult decisions. But two good things happened: a group of very sweet Y7s want to start a campaign to save the NHS. They have a clipboard and everything… And today I met the students who have the most Achievement
Points this week. One student’s advice to me: ‘keep smiling’. 💚
Points this week. One student’s advice to me: ‘keep smiling’. 💚
December 6, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Mad week. Some very difficult decisions. But two good things happened: a group of very sweet Y7s want to start a campaign to save the NHS. They have a clipboard and everything… And today I met the students who have the most Achievement
Points this week. One student’s advice to me: ‘keep smiling’. 💚
Points this week. One student’s advice to me: ‘keep smiling’. 💚
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Unions have urged schools still using performance-related pay (PRP) to ditch the 'shoddy practice', after polling reveals some have retained it
Ditch performance-related pay, unions tell schools
New survey reveals some teachers still have performance targets linked to exam results
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December 1, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Unions have urged schools still using performance-related pay (PRP) to ditch the 'shoddy practice', after polling reveals some have retained it
We definitely be worried about next year’s funding allocations. Maintained schools will shortly be setting budgets for 25-26 and indications show that we will have to make cuts, again... A 1% increase in funding will not cover inflationary costs, let alone any pay rises for Sept 25.
"We recognise the financial constraints in which the government is operating and its commitment to investing in #education but we are a long way short of the #funding that is required..."
Our full comment on publication of school funding allocations: ow.ly/neu650UhyoO
Our full comment on publication of school funding allocations: ow.ly/neu650UhyoO
December 1, 2024 at 5:09 PM
We definitely be worried about next year’s funding allocations. Maintained schools will shortly be setting budgets for 25-26 and indications show that we will have to make cuts, again... A 1% increase in funding will not cover inflationary costs, let alone any pay rises for Sept 25.
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For anyone interested in finding out more about The Maintained School Collective make sure you go to www.maintainedschoolcollective.com and signed up to the mailing list!
November 19, 2024 at 8:11 PM
For anyone interested in finding out more about The Maintained School Collective make sure you go to www.maintainedschoolcollective.com and signed up to the mailing list!
Out of school for a few days and can’t wait to get back tomorrow. The thing I’m actually looking forward to most is teaching my Y9 class… Loving being back teaching MFL again this year!
November 20, 2024 at 9:11 PM
Out of school for a few days and can’t wait to get back tomorrow. The thing I’m actually looking forward to most is teaching my Y9 class… Loving being back teaching MFL again this year!
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🚨🚨 #MFLBlueSky 🚨🚨 don't forget to advocate for our subject in the Curriculum Review
consult.education.gov.uk/curriculum-a...
⭐️ You don't need to complete all boxes ⭐️ Deadline Fri 22 Nov 📌
#Languages
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⭐️ You don't need to complete all boxes ⭐️ Deadline Fri 22 Nov 📌
#Languages
Curriculum and Assessment Review
- Department for Education
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education
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November 17, 2024 at 1:07 PM
🚨🚨 #MFLBlueSky 🚨🚨 don't forget to advocate for our subject in the Curriculum Review
consult.education.gov.uk/curriculum-a...
⭐️ You don't need to complete all boxes ⭐️ Deadline Fri 22 Nov 📌
#Languages
consult.education.gov.uk/curriculum-a...
⭐️ You don't need to complete all boxes ⭐️ Deadline Fri 22 Nov 📌
#Languages
This is a very sensible decision. The requirement was limiting schools’ willingness to provide training placements and was causing so much anxiety. It was also nonsense…
Exclusive: The government has scrapped an 'excessive' requirement that mentors of trainee teachers undertake 20-hours of training with 'immediate effect', following complaints from school leaders
‘Excessive’ ITT mentor training requirement scrapped
The government has scrapped an 'excessive' requirement that mentors of trainee teachers undertake 20-hours of training with 'immediate effect', following complaints from school leaders
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November 13, 2024 at 10:32 PM
This is a very sensible decision. The requirement was limiting schools’ willingness to provide training placements and was causing so much anxiety. It was also nonsense…
Nervous day yesterday waiting for confirmation that we have enough enrolments to make Sixth Form viable and allow subjects to run. Given the financial situation, this is a crucial issue as you are never certain how many students you will have, and a shortfall will cause big budget issues next year.
August 24, 2024 at 9:27 AM
Nervous day yesterday waiting for confirmation that we have enough enrolments to make Sixth Form viable and allow subjects to run. Given the financial situation, this is a crucial issue as you are never certain how many students you will have, and a shortfall will cause big budget issues next year.
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If there's a real desire to address the workload of leaders then one area would be to put
GCSE/ Post 16 results in the same week &/or into term time. Every summer they rip out 2 weeks of the break - perhaps not in school but in terms of headspace.
August 18, 2024 at 8:11 PM
If there's a real desire to address the workload of leaders then one area would be to put
GCSE/ Post 16 results in the same week &/or into term time. Every summer they rip out 2 weeks of the break - perhaps not in school but in terms of headspace.