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🌡️ 'We can no longer sustain the culture of fear that distorts the focus of school leaders'
@sineadmc.bsky.social
schoolsweek.co.uk/we-can-no-lo...
@sineadmc.bsky.social
schoolsweek.co.uk/we-can-no-lo...
We have to define 'high stakes' if we hope to lower them
We won't come up with effective policy solutions if we don't clearly set out the problem
schoolsweek.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 8:53 AM
🌡️ 'We can no longer sustain the culture of fear that distorts the focus of school leaders'
@sineadmc.bsky.social
schoolsweek.co.uk/we-can-no-lo...
@sineadmc.bsky.social
schoolsweek.co.uk/we-can-no-lo...
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Obviously I like a good rant here, but signing up to @teachertapp.bsky.social is probably a better way of having your voice heard!
Sign up now and they'll donate to Education Support
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Sign up now and they'll donate to Education Support
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Teacher Tapp
refer.teachertapp.com
July 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Obviously I like a good rant here, but signing up to @teachertapp.bsky.social is probably a better way of having your voice heard!
Sign up now and they'll donate to Education Support
refer.teachertapp.com/c/00a47ffad6...
Sign up now and they'll donate to Education Support
refer.teachertapp.com/c/00a47ffad6...
This will be a great session
#EYP2CtW25 continues 8 May.
Join us for Session 5 as @sallyburtonshaw.bsky.social
shares w/ us 'Tackling conspiracy beliefs, mis & disinformation in schools-insights into the scale of the challenge & how we can address it'
FREE to book: forms.office.com/e/BuxAWHJcHP
#EduSky
#civics
#safeguarding
Join us for Session 5 as @sallyburtonshaw.bsky.social
shares w/ us 'Tackling conspiracy beliefs, mis & disinformation in schools-insights into the scale of the challenge & how we can address it'
FREE to book: forms.office.com/e/BuxAWHJcHP
#EduSky
#civics
#safeguarding
May 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
This will be a great session
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March 25, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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An excellent read. So many key points. Altho from rhe Irish perspective, it's absolutely relevant to boys nationally just now.
A must read 👇🏽
#Misogyny
#Adolescence
#masculinity
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
A must read 👇🏽
#Misogyny
#Adolescence
#masculinity
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
Adolescence: Five truths about our teenage boys we need to address urgently
In Ireland, masculinity is at a crossroads. We are in the process of rejecting the harmful ideas of the past but are feeling our way slowly and uncertainly forward
www.irishtimes.com
March 25, 2025 at 6:59 AM
An excellent read. So many key points. Altho from rhe Irish perspective, it's absolutely relevant to boys nationally just now.
A must read 👇🏽
#Misogyny
#Adolescence
#masculinity
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
A must read 👇🏽
#Misogyny
#Adolescence
#masculinity
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
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#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek 💙
In this blog we hear from headteacher Darren who is autistic. He shares his experience of the difficulties he has experienced working in schools and the coping strategies that have helped him.
ow.ly/Ep2b50VjHXo
#Neurodiversity #NCW
In this blog we hear from headteacher Darren who is autistic. He shares his experience of the difficulties he has experienced working in schools and the coping strategies that have helped him.
ow.ly/Ep2b50VjHXo
#Neurodiversity #NCW
March 20, 2025 at 11:55 AM
#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek 💙
In this blog we hear from headteacher Darren who is autistic. He shares his experience of the difficulties he has experienced working in schools and the coping strategies that have helped him.
ow.ly/Ep2b50VjHXo
#Neurodiversity #NCW
In this blog we hear from headteacher Darren who is autistic. He shares his experience of the difficulties he has experienced working in schools and the coping strategies that have helped him.
ow.ly/Ep2b50VjHXo
#Neurodiversity #NCW
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Really pleased to have launched this today at @ascl-uk.bsky.social.
Please do share/engage - we're hoping to build a national resource which shares examples of good practice that exist in the system.
Please do share/engage - we're hoping to build a national resource which shares examples of good practice that exist in the system.
Inclusion in Practice is live! This is a sector-led initiative to gather practical examples of successful approaches to inclusion in mainstream education.
We welcome submissions from all involved in delivering inclusive practice. Link to submit here: www.inclusioninpractice.org.uk 1/3
We welcome submissions from all involved in delivering inclusive practice. Link to submit here: www.inclusioninpractice.org.uk 1/3
Inclusion in Practice
An inclusive education hub, to bring together examples of what successful inclusion looks like in practice.
www.inclusioninpractice.org.uk
March 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Really pleased to have launched this today at @ascl-uk.bsky.social.
Please do share/engage - we're hoping to build a national resource which shares examples of good practice that exist in the system.
Please do share/engage - we're hoping to build a national resource which shares examples of good practice that exist in the system.
What a moving tribute to schools, music teachers and youth clubs across the land. Beautiful.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNDJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNDJ...
Ezra Collective Wins Group Of The Year | The BRIT Awards 2025
YouTube video by BRITs
www.youtube.com
March 4, 2025 at 10:59 AM
What a moving tribute to schools, music teachers and youth clubs across the land. Beautiful.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNDJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNDJ...
This will be an excellent session - join us if you can.
Join our next webinar👇👇👇
Our expert panel including National Association of Special Schools and our CEO Sinéad Mc Brearty will explore how staff can stay mentally well and engaged in the classroom when working with students with SEND.
Sign up here:https://buff.ly/42doLzv
#SEND #TeacherWellbeing
Our expert panel including National Association of Special Schools and our CEO Sinéad Mc Brearty will explore how staff can stay mentally well and engaged in the classroom when working with students with SEND.
Sign up here:https://buff.ly/42doLzv
#SEND #TeacherWellbeing
Supporting SEND success: strategies for staff wellbeing
Join our webinar with The National Association of Special Schools (NASS) where we’ll explore how staff can stay mentally well and engaged in the classroom when working with students with SEND.
buff.ly
January 22, 2025 at 9:09 AM
This will be an excellent session - join us if you can.
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A useful summary here of presentations from ResearchEd Belfast, with papers from among others
@bradleybusch.bsky.social
@daisychristo.bsky.social
@hugheshaili.bsky.social
@ahamill.bsky.social
as well as me banging on about curriculum. www.education-ni.gov.uk/news/researc...
@bradleybusch.bsky.social
@daisychristo.bsky.social
@hugheshaili.bsky.social
@ahamill.bsky.social
as well as me banging on about curriculum. www.education-ni.gov.uk/news/researc...
News | Department of EducationDepartment of Education
www.education-ni.gov.uk
January 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A useful summary here of presentations from ResearchEd Belfast, with papers from among others
@bradleybusch.bsky.social
@daisychristo.bsky.social
@hugheshaili.bsky.social
@ahamill.bsky.social
as well as me banging on about curriculum. www.education-ni.gov.uk/news/researc...
@bradleybusch.bsky.social
@daisychristo.bsky.social
@hugheshaili.bsky.social
@ahamill.bsky.social
as well as me banging on about curriculum. www.education-ni.gov.uk/news/researc...
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The hallmark of an open mind is refusing to let your ideas become your identity.
If you define yourself by your opinions, questioning them is a threat to your integrity.
If you see yourself as a curious person or a lifelong learner, changing your mind is a moment of growth.
If you define yourself by your opinions, questioning them is a threat to your integrity.
If you see yourself as a curious person or a lifelong learner, changing your mind is a moment of growth.
December 12, 2024 at 1:09 PM
The hallmark of an open mind is refusing to let your ideas become your identity.
If you define yourself by your opinions, questioning them is a threat to your integrity.
If you see yourself as a curious person or a lifelong learner, changing your mind is a moment of growth.
If you define yourself by your opinions, questioning them is a threat to your integrity.
If you see yourself as a curious person or a lifelong learner, changing your mind is a moment of growth.
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Shout out to the team at my twin daughters' pre-school who put on the most amazing nativity play and really helped my girl achieve something amazing. As an SEN parent I have unending gratitude for their patience, encouragement and faith. 🙏
December 11, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Shout out to the team at my twin daughters' pre-school who put on the most amazing nativity play and really helped my girl achieve something amazing. As an SEN parent I have unending gratitude for their patience, encouragement and faith. 🙏
I was dragged along to panto last night by my family, spluttering humbug all the way.
What a night! Joyful and daft. Seriously good fun.
Congrats to all at the wonderful @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social
What a night! Joyful and daft. Seriously good fun.
Congrats to all at the wonderful @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social
Drop EVERYTHING. Aladdin production shots just landed and they are 🔥
The first week of performances have brought enough festive joy to make Santa jealous.
Tickets are selling fast, with best availability in November.
📸 Manuel Harlan
The first week of performances have brought enough festive joy to make Santa jealous.
Tickets are selling fast, with best availability in November.
📸 Manuel Harlan
December 2, 2024 at 12:01 PM
I was dragged along to panto last night by my family, spluttering humbug all the way.
What a night! Joyful and daft. Seriously good fun.
Congrats to all at the wonderful @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social
What a night! Joyful and daft. Seriously good fun.
Congrats to all at the wonderful @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social
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"Wellbeing days can take a preventative role... staff who are struggling would ideally take time off to stop it getting worse...a preventative approach helps staff manage their wellbeing & ultimately will cost the system & schools a lot less."
Our CEO in @schoolsweek.bsky.social
ow.ly/q4iy50UeFnq
Our CEO in @schoolsweek.bsky.social
ow.ly/q4iy50UeFnq
What to make of the rise of the wellbeing sick day
New data shows staff 'wellbeing' absences are rising, as a report warned of 'disturbingly high' stress
ow.ly
November 25, 2024 at 11:01 AM
"Wellbeing days can take a preventative role... staff who are struggling would ideally take time off to stop it getting worse...a preventative approach helps staff manage their wellbeing & ultimately will cost the system & schools a lot less."
Our CEO in @schoolsweek.bsky.social
ow.ly/q4iy50UeFnq
Our CEO in @schoolsweek.bsky.social
ow.ly/q4iy50UeFnq
Sitting on the tarmac at Dublin airport, courtesy of Bert. Reflecting in a great week in Belfast and feeling very privileged to work with educators across NI, Wales, Scotland and England. There is so much commitment and passion across our workforce.
November 24, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Sitting on the tarmac at Dublin airport, courtesy of Bert. Reflecting in a great week in Belfast and feeling very privileged to work with educators across NI, Wales, Scotland and England. There is so much commitment and passion across our workforce.
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Exclusive: The number of teachers taking time off sick because of poor wellbeing has doubled over the past three years, with a huge spike at the end of each term as stress and burnout peaks
What to make of the rise of the wellbeing sick day
New data shows staff 'wellbeing' absences are rising, as a report warned of 'disturbingly high' stress
buff.ly
November 22, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Exclusive: The number of teachers taking time off sick because of poor wellbeing has doubled over the past three years, with a huge spike at the end of each term as stress and burnout peaks
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There are always human stories behind the statistics, so I am really keen to speak to teachers, leaders and support staff who have struggled with their wellbeing who would be willing to talk about their experiences. This can be anonymous. My messages are open
Some horrible stats in this @edsupportuk.bsky.social report
84% of leaders and 78% of teachers stressed
77% of workforce reports psychological or behavioural symptoms due to their work
Majority report increase in poor behaviour and vexatious parental complaints
schoolsweek.co.uk/leader-stres...
84% of leaders and 78% of teachers stressed
77% of workforce reports psychological or behavioural symptoms due to their work
Majority report increase in poor behaviour and vexatious parental complaints
schoolsweek.co.uk/leader-stres...
Leader stress 'chronic and acute' as pupil behaviour worsens
Education Support warns of 'disturbingly high rates of stress, anxiety, and burnout' among school staff
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 2:33 PM
There are always human stories behind the statistics, so I am really keen to speak to teachers, leaders and support staff who have struggled with their wellbeing who would be willing to talk about their experiences. This can be anonymous. My messages are open
My take on what we can learn about education workforce retention from this year’s Teacher Wellbeing Index. Hope the bicycle analogy passes muster with the cycling community!
❤️🩹 'The pressures now common in our schools are eroding the connection that professionals have with their own sense of purpose'
Sinéad Mc Brearty reveals the results of this year's Teacher Wellbeing Index
schoolsweek.co.uk/government-m...
Sinéad Mc Brearty reveals the results of this year's Teacher Wellbeing Index
schoolsweek.co.uk/government-m...
Why fewer teachers are coming along for the ride
The 2024 teacher wellbeng index reveals a profession cycling uphill without a bike chain
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 11:05 AM
My take on what we can learn about education workforce retention from this year’s Teacher Wellbeing Index. Hope the bicycle analogy passes muster with the cycling community!
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Just want to say teachers - you are amazing! My daughter is dealing with some significant health issues and her head of year is the best & helping us both so much. My son is loving Maths and FM A level and I got a gorgeous email from his teacher about how well he is doing.
I appreciate you 😍
I appreciate you 😍
November 19, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Just want to say teachers - you are amazing! My daughter is dealing with some significant health issues and her head of year is the best & helping us both so much. My son is loving Maths and FM A level and I got a gorgeous email from his teacher about how well he is doing.
I appreciate you 😍
I appreciate you 😍
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Looking forward to finding out more about this much needed new resource to address the impact of masculinity influencers on teenage boys:
A guide for schools, teachers, parents & guardians.
A guide for schools, teachers, parents & guardians.
November 19, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Looking forward to finding out more about this much needed new resource to address the impact of masculinity influencers on teenage boys:
A guide for schools, teachers, parents & guardians.
A guide for schools, teachers, parents & guardians.
Reposted by Sinéad Mc Brearty
Reposted by Sinéad Mc Brearty
The 2024 Teaching Wellbeing Index is live!
Here’s what's new:
- Insights on how pupil/parent behaviour impacts staff wellbeing
- Data on how the lack of support from public services is affecting educators’ morale
Read the findings: ow.ly/n1Ei50UaFnJ
#TWIX2024 #EduSky
Here’s what's new:
- Insights on how pupil/parent behaviour impacts staff wellbeing
- Data on how the lack of support from public services is affecting educators’ morale
Read the findings: ow.ly/n1Ei50UaFnJ
#TWIX2024 #EduSky
November 20, 2024 at 8:06 AM
The 2024 Teaching Wellbeing Index is live!
Here’s what's new:
- Insights on how pupil/parent behaviour impacts staff wellbeing
- Data on how the lack of support from public services is affecting educators’ morale
Read the findings: ow.ly/n1Ei50UaFnJ
#TWIX2024 #EduSky
Here’s what's new:
- Insights on how pupil/parent behaviour impacts staff wellbeing
- Data on how the lack of support from public services is affecting educators’ morale
Read the findings: ow.ly/n1Ei50UaFnJ
#TWIX2024 #EduSky
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There is some good news though
Overall wellbeing score is up a bit, small decrease in staff reporting mental health issues and lower proportion reporting negative effects of workplace culture
But leader stress remains ‘chronic and acute’
schoolsweek.co.uk/leader-stres...
Overall wellbeing score is up a bit, small decrease in staff reporting mental health issues and lower proportion reporting negative effects of workplace culture
But leader stress remains ‘chronic and acute’
schoolsweek.co.uk/leader-stres...
Leader stress 'chronic and acute' as pupil behaviour worsens
Education Support warns of 'disturbingly high rates of stress, anxiety, and burnout' among school staff
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 8:54 AM
There is some good news though
Overall wellbeing score is up a bit, small decrease in staff reporting mental health issues and lower proportion reporting negative effects of workplace culture
But leader stress remains ‘chronic and acute’
schoolsweek.co.uk/leader-stres...
Overall wellbeing score is up a bit, small decrease in staff reporting mental health issues and lower proportion reporting negative effects of workplace culture
But leader stress remains ‘chronic and acute’
schoolsweek.co.uk/leader-stres...
Reposted by Sinéad Mc Brearty
Some horrible stats in this @edsupportuk.bsky.social report
84% of leaders and 78% of teachers stressed
77% of workforce reports psychological or behavioural symptoms due to their work
Majority report increase in poor behaviour and vexatious parental complaints
schoolsweek.co.uk/leader-stres...
84% of leaders and 78% of teachers stressed
77% of workforce reports psychological or behavioural symptoms due to their work
Majority report increase in poor behaviour and vexatious parental complaints
schoolsweek.co.uk/leader-stres...
Leader stress 'chronic and acute' as pupil behaviour worsens
Education Support warns of 'disturbingly high rates of stress, anxiety, and burnout' among school staff
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 8:50 AM
Some horrible stats in this @edsupportuk.bsky.social report
84% of leaders and 78% of teachers stressed
77% of workforce reports psychological or behavioural symptoms due to their work
Majority report increase in poor behaviour and vexatious parental complaints
schoolsweek.co.uk/leader-stres...
84% of leaders and 78% of teachers stressed
77% of workforce reports psychological or behavioural symptoms due to their work
Majority report increase in poor behaviour and vexatious parental complaints
schoolsweek.co.uk/leader-stres...
Does anyone know why an EasyJet flight from London to Belfast would offer safety instructions in Danish? Is this a guerilla Remainer campaign?
November 19, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Does anyone know why an EasyJet flight from London to Belfast would offer safety instructions in Danish? Is this a guerilla Remainer campaign?