Kausor Amin-Ali
@kausoraminali.bsky.social
School Principal | PhD Candidate
Author of the 'A-Z School' series available at:
www.azschool.info
Founder of All Children Read:
https://allchildrenread.org
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kausor
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Re-posts are not endorsements.
Author of the 'A-Z School' series available at:
www.azschool.info
Founder of All Children Read:
https://allchildrenread.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kausor
Views are my own.
Re-posts are not endorsements.
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Where do 21st century skills go from here?
A quarter of the way through the century, are we following the right path for the core skills we want young people to have - or do we need to revisit and refine them?
www.tes.com
@dan-worth.bsky.social
@headteacherchat.bsky.social
A quarter of the way into the 21st century, schools need to reconsider.
21C skills ought to be embedded as a 'norm' but where could schools go with regards to more relevant skills.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
#21CSkills
#21stCentury
#skills
@headteacherchat.bsky.social
A quarter of the way into the 21st century, schools need to reconsider.
21C skills ought to be embedded as a 'norm' but where could schools go with regards to more relevant skills.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
#21CSkills
#21stCentury
#skills
Pleased to have another feature in TES (formerly known as The Times Educational Supplement) sharing an initial reaction re: Becky Francis Curriculum and Review
I am pleased my reference to antiracism is cited.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
#TESMagazine #CAR #DfE #curriculumreview #antiracism
I am pleased my reference to antiracism is cited.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
#TESMagazine #CAR #DfE #curriculumreview #antiracism
Curriculum and assessment review: what the world thinks
Leaders at international schools and groups have their say on the positive outcomes from England’s review of curriculum and assessment - and explain where their concerns lie
www.tes.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Pleased to have another feature in TES (formerly known as The Times Educational Supplement) sharing an initial reaction re: Becky Francis Curriculum and Review
I am pleased my reference to antiracism is cited.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
#TESMagazine #CAR #DfE #curriculumreview #antiracism
I am pleased my reference to antiracism is cited.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
#TESMagazine #CAR #DfE #curriculumreview #antiracism
@andyburnham.bsky.social
@aiucentre.bsky.social
Next year is 40 years anniversary of the racist murder of Ahmed Iqbal Ullah in Burnage.
Andy, could you rename Ladybarn Park to Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Park to honour his memory?
Altab Ali Park in Whitechapel did so on the 20th anniversary.
#Antiracism
@aiucentre.bsky.social
Next year is 40 years anniversary of the racist murder of Ahmed Iqbal Ullah in Burnage.
Andy, could you rename Ladybarn Park to Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Park to honour his memory?
Altab Ali Park in Whitechapel did so on the 20th anniversary.
#Antiracism
November 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
@andyburnham.bsky.social
@aiucentre.bsky.social
Next year is 40 years anniversary of the racist murder of Ahmed Iqbal Ullah in Burnage.
Andy, could you rename Ladybarn Park to Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Park to honour his memory?
Altab Ali Park in Whitechapel did so on the 20th anniversary.
#Antiracism
@aiucentre.bsky.social
Next year is 40 years anniversary of the racist murder of Ahmed Iqbal Ullah in Burnage.
Andy, could you rename Ladybarn Park to Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Park to honour his memory?
Altab Ali Park in Whitechapel did so on the 20th anniversary.
#Antiracism
September 6, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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We invite you to join us for our Conference sessions from the BELMAS RIGs, some of which are taking place both online and in-person.
Get all the details, including how to register, here: tinyurl.com/yc5y5fkr
Registration closes at midnight (UK) on Wednesday 2nd July.
Get all the details, including how to register, here: tinyurl.com/yc5y5fkr
Registration closes at midnight (UK) on Wednesday 2nd July.
July 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
We invite you to join us for our Conference sessions from the BELMAS RIGs, some of which are taking place both online and in-person.
Get all the details, including how to register, here: tinyurl.com/yc5y5fkr
Registration closes at midnight (UK) on Wednesday 2nd July.
Get all the details, including how to register, here: tinyurl.com/yc5y5fkr
Registration closes at midnight (UK) on Wednesday 2nd July.
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@dan-worth.bsky.social
@headteacherchat.bsky.social
A quarter of the way into the 21st century, schools need to reconsider.
21C skills ought to be embedded as a 'norm' but where could schools go with regards to more relevant skills.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
#21CSkills
#21stCentury
#skills
@headteacherchat.bsky.social
A quarter of the way into the 21st century, schools need to reconsider.
21C skills ought to be embedded as a 'norm' but where could schools go with regards to more relevant skills.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
#21CSkills
#21stCentury
#skills
Where do 21st century skills go from here?
A quarter of the way through the century, are we following the right path for the core skills we want young people to have - or do we need to revisit and refine them?
www.tes.com
February 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
@dan-worth.bsky.social
@headteacherchat.bsky.social
A quarter of the way into the 21st century, schools need to reconsider.
21C skills ought to be embedded as a 'norm' but where could schools go with regards to more relevant skills.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
#21CSkills
#21stCentury
#skills
@headteacherchat.bsky.social
A quarter of the way into the 21st century, schools need to reconsider.
21C skills ought to be embedded as a 'norm' but where could schools go with regards to more relevant skills.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
#21CSkills
#21stCentury
#skills
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For the latest in our Workload Around the World series, @kausoraminali.bsky.social explains why he doesn’t give staff Monday morning deadlines – and why there is no communicating after 6pm
Workload Around the World: No Monday morning deadlines
An international school leader in the UAE talks about how he manages staff workload to avoid a 'live to work' mindset creeping in
www.tes.com
April 14, 2025 at 12:32 PM
For the latest in our Workload Around the World series, @kausoraminali.bsky.social explains why he doesn’t give staff Monday morning deadlines – and why there is no communicating after 6pm
@dan-worth.bsky.social
@headteacherchat.bsky.social
A quarter of the way into the 21st century, schools need to reconsider.
21C skills ought to be embedded as a 'norm' but where could schools go with regards to more relevant skills.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
#21CSkills
#21stCentury
#skills
@headteacherchat.bsky.social
A quarter of the way into the 21st century, schools need to reconsider.
21C skills ought to be embedded as a 'norm' but where could schools go with regards to more relevant skills.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
#21CSkills
#21stCentury
#skills
Where do 21st century skills go from here?
A quarter of the way through the century, are we following the right path for the core skills we want young people to have - or do we need to revisit and refine them?
www.tes.com
February 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
@dan-worth.bsky.social
@headteacherchat.bsky.social
A quarter of the way into the 21st century, schools need to reconsider.
21C skills ought to be embedded as a 'norm' but where could schools go with regards to more relevant skills.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
#21CSkills
#21stCentury
#skills
@headteacherchat.bsky.social
A quarter of the way into the 21st century, schools need to reconsider.
21C skills ought to be embedded as a 'norm' but where could schools go with regards to more relevant skills.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
#21CSkills
#21stCentury
#skills
@bameednetwork.bsky.social
In England, only 1 in 22 Heads declared as BAME-UK ethnicity.
It's difficult to educate ALL children to have a society with justice and equity if structural underrepresentation is something they experience each school day.
#Headship
#representationmatters
#antiracism
In England, only 1 in 22 Heads declared as BAME-UK ethnicity.
It's difficult to educate ALL children to have a society with justice and equity if structural underrepresentation is something they experience each school day.
#Headship
#representationmatters
#antiracism
January 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
@bameednetwork.bsky.social
In England, only 1 in 22 Heads declared as BAME-UK ethnicity.
It's difficult to educate ALL children to have a society with justice and equity if structural underrepresentation is something they experience each school day.
#Headship
#representationmatters
#antiracism
In England, only 1 in 22 Heads declared as BAME-UK ethnicity.
It's difficult to educate ALL children to have a society with justice and equity if structural underrepresentation is something they experience each school day.
#Headship
#representationmatters
#antiracism
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Couple of really interesting proposals from Lord Knight (who will scrutinise the schools bill in the Lords)
- a pay ratio cap for trust CEOs tied to their lowest-paid worker
- making all trust members appointed half by DfE and half by councils
👇
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-schools-...
- a pay ratio cap for trust CEOs tied to their lowest-paid worker
- making all trust members appointed half by DfE and half by councils
👇
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-schools-...
Vandalism? This schools bill should go much further still
Two important provisions are missing that I will be pushing to include in the House of Lords
schoolsweek.co.uk
January 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Couple of really interesting proposals from Lord Knight (who will scrutinise the schools bill in the Lords)
- a pay ratio cap for trust CEOs tied to their lowest-paid worker
- making all trust members appointed half by DfE and half by councils
👇
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-schools-...
- a pay ratio cap for trust CEOs tied to their lowest-paid worker
- making all trust members appointed half by DfE and half by councils
👇
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-schools-...
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'We must tackle excesses in the pay of MAT senior executives. My preference would be for trusts to abide by a mandatory pay ratio for new appointees [so] the highest-paid cannot receive more than a set multiple of the lowest-paid working in their schools'
Vandalism? This schools bill should go much further still
Two important provisions are missing that I will be pushing to include in the House of Lords
buff.ly
January 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
'We must tackle excesses in the pay of MAT senior executives. My preference would be for trusts to abide by a mandatory pay ratio for new appointees [so] the highest-paid cannot receive more than a set multiple of the lowest-paid working in their schools'
Reposted by Kausor Amin-Ali
IMPORTANT We’re hearing of some really challenging situations that are seriously affecting the mental health and wellbeing of school leaders and education staff. If you are struggling, please ask for help.
January 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
IMPORTANT We’re hearing of some really challenging situations that are seriously affecting the mental health and wellbeing of school leaders and education staff. If you are struggling, please ask for help.
@womened.bsky.social
Wisdom and merciful thinking.
“But there are far too many women (in jail) who are victims themselves... who are very, very vulnerable. Half are mothers, and the impact on their kids is massive … We need to do things differently,”
#womensjail
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Wisdom and merciful thinking.
“But there are far too many women (in jail) who are victims themselves... who are very, very vulnerable. Half are mothers, and the impact on their kids is massive … We need to do things differently,”
#womensjail
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Prisons minister aims to close one women’s jail in England and Wales
Exclusive: Timpson says government plans to reverse rise in female inmates and use alternative forms of punishment
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2025 at 6:10 AM
@womened.bsky.social
Wisdom and merciful thinking.
“But there are far too many women (in jail) who are victims themselves... who are very, very vulnerable. Half are mothers, and the impact on their kids is massive … We need to do things differently,”
#womensjail
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Wisdom and merciful thinking.
“But there are far too many women (in jail) who are victims themselves... who are very, very vulnerable. Half are mothers, and the impact on their kids is massive … We need to do things differently,”
#womensjail
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
If the data in this video is accurate, this is fascinating and insightful. In less than 20 years, Polish appears to be the second most spoken language in England
#EU
#Britain
#Migration
#EUexpansion
youtu.be/akW_a9ezhJQ?...
#EU
#Britain
#Migration
#EUexpansion
youtu.be/akW_a9ezhJQ?...
How Polish Became England's Second Tongue
YouTube video by Name Explain
youtu.be
January 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
If the data in this video is accurate, this is fascinating and insightful. In less than 20 years, Polish appears to be the second most spoken language in England
#EU
#Britain
#Migration
#EUexpansion
youtu.be/akW_a9ezhJQ?...
#EU
#Britain
#Migration
#EUexpansion
youtu.be/akW_a9ezhJQ?...
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▶️ The evolution of 'no excuses' behaviour approaches
From US charter schools to the rest of the world, @hollykorbey.bsky.social finds more nuance and diversity than some would expect - and too little data
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
From US charter schools to the rest of the world, @hollykorbey.bsky.social finds more nuance and diversity than some would expect - and too little data
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
The evolution of ‘no excuses’ behaviour approaches
‘No excuses’ behaviour approaches have diversified hugely since their inception in US charter schools, with significant variety in practice across different schools and impact tough to pin down, finds...
www.tes.com
January 15, 2025 at 6:52 AM
▶️ The evolution of 'no excuses' behaviour approaches
From US charter schools to the rest of the world, @hollykorbey.bsky.social finds more nuance and diversity than some would expect - and too little data
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
From US charter schools to the rest of the world, @hollykorbey.bsky.social finds more nuance and diversity than some would expect - and too little data
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
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📉 How can Labour tackle poverty in the UK in 2025?
On 30 Jan, we'll be discussing our annual UK Poverty report - and how the government can create lasting change through access to good work, social security reforms and affordable housing.
Sign up here: events.zoom.us/ev/AlxlUn_TR...
On 30 Jan, we'll be discussing our annual UK Poverty report - and how the government can create lasting change through access to good work, social security reforms and affordable housing.
Sign up here: events.zoom.us/ev/AlxlUn_TR...
January 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
📉 How can Labour tackle poverty in the UK in 2025?
On 30 Jan, we'll be discussing our annual UK Poverty report - and how the government can create lasting change through access to good work, social security reforms and affordable housing.
Sign up here: events.zoom.us/ev/AlxlUn_TR...
On 30 Jan, we'll be discussing our annual UK Poverty report - and how the government can create lasting change through access to good work, social security reforms and affordable housing.
Sign up here: events.zoom.us/ev/AlxlUn_TR...
Reposted by Kausor Amin-Ali
After last week’s announcement that NPQs and the ECF will be reviewed, @ellencph.bsky.social and @cerysturner.bsky.social ask a host of sector experts what these reviews should focus on…
The 5 key priorities for the NPQ and ECF reviews
Sector experts offer their views on what the two recently announced reviews need to focus on to truly help teachers and leaders - both now and in the future
www.tes.com
January 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM
After last week’s announcement that NPQs and the ECF will be reviewed, @ellencph.bsky.social and @cerysturner.bsky.social ask a host of sector experts what these reviews should focus on…
Reposted by Kausor Amin-Ali
Applications close 11:59pm tomorrow for our Senior Policy Adviser in Housing 📢
You will:
- devise arguments and ideas
- shape the scope of work and lead significant projects
- influence policy change
Apply here: jrf.org.uk/careers.
You will:
- devise arguments and ideas
- shape the scope of work and lead significant projects
- influence policy change
Apply here: jrf.org.uk/careers.
Careers
Do you want to help build a more equitable and just future, free from poverty? Join us and use your skills to make a real difference.
jrf.org.uk
January 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Applications close 11:59pm tomorrow for our Senior Policy Adviser in Housing 📢
You will:
- devise arguments and ideas
- shape the scope of work and lead significant projects
- influence policy change
Apply here: jrf.org.uk/careers.
You will:
- devise arguments and ideas
- shape the scope of work and lead significant projects
- influence policy change
Apply here: jrf.org.uk/careers.
@headteacherchat.bsky.social
Grateful for my first review of my third book, A-Z of Learning: A guide for students.
As the Author but I recommend this boom for all students (aged 14 to 20) in Upper Secondary or first or second year at University as a study guide
Available here
amzn.eu/d/iFjm3Lm
Grateful for my first review of my third book, A-Z of Learning: A guide for students.
As the Author but I recommend this boom for all students (aged 14 to 20) in Upper Secondary or first or second year at University as a study guide
Available here
amzn.eu/d/iFjm3Lm
January 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
@headteacherchat.bsky.social
Grateful for my first review of my third book, A-Z of Learning: A guide for students.
As the Author but I recommend this boom for all students (aged 14 to 20) in Upper Secondary or first or second year at University as a study guide
Available here
amzn.eu/d/iFjm3Lm
Grateful for my first review of my third book, A-Z of Learning: A guide for students.
As the Author but I recommend this boom for all students (aged 14 to 20) in Upper Secondary or first or second year at University as a study guide
Available here
amzn.eu/d/iFjm3Lm
@talkforteaching.bsky.social
The original ZT (mis)leader as depicted in fiction... how close to reality 40 years later?
youtu.be/Rkl90MBv39c?...
The original ZT (mis)leader as depicted in fiction... how close to reality 40 years later?
youtu.be/Rkl90MBv39c?...
Grange Hill kendall's last stand
YouTube video by Craig Putterill
youtu.be
January 4, 2025 at 7:17 AM
@talkforteaching.bsky.social
The original ZT (mis)leader as depicted in fiction... how close to reality 40 years later?
youtu.be/Rkl90MBv39c?...
The original ZT (mis)leader as depicted in fiction... how close to reality 40 years later?
youtu.be/Rkl90MBv39c?...
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ICYMI: We've pulled together a round-up of all 39 policies in Labour's new schools bill - plus details of when they're due to be implemented
Schools bill: All 39 policies (and when they'll start)
A comprehensive list of EVERY policy in Labour's children's wellbeing and schools bill
buff.ly
December 30, 2024 at 9:19 AM
ICYMI: We've pulled together a round-up of all 39 policies in Labour's new schools bill - plus details of when they're due to be implemented
Reposted by Kausor Amin-Ali
MPs will question Ofsted chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver next week on the watchdog’s progress in addressing concerns raised by a coroner following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry
Ofsted chief faces new year committee grilling
Oliver to face MPs over progress in addressing coroner's concerns following death of Ruth Perry
buff.ly
January 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
MPs will question Ofsted chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver next week on the watchdog’s progress in addressing concerns raised by a coroner following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry
Reposted by Kausor Amin-Ali
More girls in the UK now play football than netball, says Matilda Davies in The Sunday Times. Just 15.4% play netballs, whereas footie has nudged ahead on 16%. Running, gymnastics and hockey have also declined, while swimming, cricket and skateboarding are on the rise.
November 7, 2024 at 1:16 PM
More girls in the UK now play football than netball, says Matilda Davies in The Sunday Times. Just 15.4% play netballs, whereas footie has nudged ahead on 16%. Running, gymnastics and hockey have also declined, while swimming, cricket and skateboarding are on the rise.
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Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #6,097,801!
September 22, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #6,097,801!
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What approach should MATs take with school websites? @dan-worth.bsky.social asks trust leaders about the benefits of centralisation vs giving schools freedom over their sites
Why schools’ websites should be a major trust concern
A school website has to serve many functions and look good while doing so - so how can trusts manage this at scale and avoid tech headaches? Dan Worth talks to trust leaders to get their insights
www.tes.com
December 24, 2024 at 2:34 PM
What approach should MATs take with school websites? @dan-worth.bsky.social asks trust leaders about the benefits of centralisation vs giving schools freedom over their sites