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Prof Michael Green FCCT

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Education Consultant & Advisor; Visiting Prof @UniofGreenwich; Author; Former HMI @Ofstednews & workload advisor @educationgovuk; SFHEA; FCCT; Own views 🌈 🌐 www.michaelgreeneducation.com

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Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Nov 18

🚨I offer supportive school reviews in a range of areas including:
🟢Safeguarding
🟢SEND
🟢Pupil premium
🟢Curriculum
🟢 Behaviour & attendance
Find out more about typical review areas on my website & how I can help your school: michaelgreeneducation.com/school-reviews

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Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · 11d

Read my latest article in @tesmagazine.bsky.social about the safeguarding implications of AI chatbots and what parents & schools should look out for. www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

#safeguarding #dsl #AI #artificialintellegence #chatbots #schoolleaders #edusky #schoolleadership

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 26d

In busy leadership roles, it’s easy to become insular and ignore outside opportunities – but that risks schools missing out on numerous benefits, says @michaelsgreen.bsky.social

Why external partnerships are now a leadership essential

School and trust leaders may see working with other settings as a drain on time and resources - but external partnerships are a lever for improvement and sustainability in challenging times, says…

www.tes.com

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 23d

More high praise for @greeborunner.bsky.social & @ensermark.bsky.social’s new “indispensable companion” from @michaelsgreen.bsky.social!

#HowDoTheyDoIt? is both a celebration of the incredible work happening in schools every day and a guide into what we can all learn from them. 📚: buff.ly/TEn9ZXR

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · Aug 15

📺 'For anyone involved in education, and especially for those training the next generation of secondary-school teachers, it should be mandatory viewing'

@michaelsgreen.bsky.social
schoolsweek.co.uk/24-hours-in-...

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · Jul 24

Why does the DfE insist on dropping reams of new guidance on schools as the school year is coming to an end? @michaelsgreen.bsky.social calls for a different approach to protect teachers' and leaders' wellbeing

The DfE’s July guidance dumps must become a thing of the past

The unfortunate tradition of releasing reams of new statutory guidance as the summer term comes to an end is unfair to schools and exacerbates staff workload, warns Professor Michael Green

www.tes.com

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Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Jun 29

🚨 Highly recommend looking at the range of updated #SEND resources, published by @EducEndowFoundn. These practical resources specifically focus on SEND in mainstream classes ⏬️
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/blog

#SENDCO #Inclusion #Edusky #SchoolLeaders #SchoolLeadership

Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Jun 19

🚨 This 'state of the nation' report - Education at the Crossroads: Shaping a system that works for everyone - was published today & is a MUST read for all leaders working in education. Lots to ponder.

Link to report ⏬️

fed.education/fednationaledu…#eduskyk#schoolleadershipi#Schoolleadersrs

Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · May 12

🚨 Great blog by the Education Policy Institute - No room for battle of the sexes: Why boys AND girls matter.

Some really concerning findings.

Highly recommend reading

epi.org.uk/publications...

#mentalhealth #attainmentgap #wellbeing #safeguarding #belonging #edusky

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Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Apr 24

Really good to see the policy statement today from @ofcom.bsky.social regarding protecting children from online harm. Important that school leaders are familiar with this: www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safet...

#OnlineSafety #Ofcom #InternetSafety #Schoolleadership #safeguarding #DSL

Statement: Protecting children from harms online

Today we are publishing a major policy Statement for the protection of children online.

www.ofcom.org.uk

Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Apr 23

The latest DfE update for academies has been published today. Some useful information contained within the update. Link below:
www.gov.uk/government/p...

#Academies #MATs #SchoolLeaders #SchoolLeadership #DfE #EducationPolicy #SchoolPolicy #Edusky

Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Apr 22

🚨🚨The DfE has today published 3 sets of guidance (for HTs, Mentors & Induction Tutors) related to supporting Early career Teachers.

Important that school leaders become familiar with this guidance:
www.gov.uk/government/p...

#TeacherInduction #EarlyCareerTeacher #ECT

Early career teacher entitlement: roles and responsibilities

How headteachers, induction tutors and mentors can support early career teachers (ECTs) during their early career teacher entitlement (ECTE).

www.gov.uk

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Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Apr 20

Easter egg boxes these days are very bland & samey. As a 1980s child, I can still remember the excitement of getting eggs in boxes of different shapes & sizes with my favourite TV characters on.

What was your favourite Easter egg as a child?

#Easter2025 #Easter #EasterEgg

Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Apr 17

An important reminder that if you are finding things tough and need someone to talk to; you are not alone. @samaritans.bsky.social are here over the Easter weekend ☎️

Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Apr 15

That's odd. Sorry about that. Please try below: beewellprogramme.org/research/pub...

Publications - #BeeWell

beewellprogramme.org

Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Apr 14

🚨 The @educationgovuk have today updated the Section 128 list of those individuals prohibited from managing or governing schools.

35 individuals are currently on the list

You can access the full list of individuals here: ⏬️
www.gov.uk/government/c...

#governance #schoolgovernance #schoolleaders

Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Apr 14

If you work with pupils with SEND, I'd strongly recommend reading #BeeWell's new research exploring the wellbeing of SEND pupils in mainstream schools across 14 local authorities: beewellprogramme.org/research/publi… #SENDN#PupilWellbeingn#Wellbeingn#MentalHealtht#SENDCOC#Inclusiono##eduskyky

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Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Apr 12

A useful reminder from @evidencebasededu.bsky.social of 5 key principles for the design and use of retrieval practice in your classroom by @katejonesteach.bsky.social. Well worth reading: evidencebased.education/retrieval-pr...

#retrieval #classroom #teaching #edusky #curriculum

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Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Apr 10

🚨 Really important policy paper on cyber security that MAT Trustees / risk and audit committee members should be aware of: www.gov.uk/government/p...

#cybersecurity #digital

Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Apr 3

Read the Secretary of State’s speech that was delivered today at the Festival of Childhood ⬇️

www.gov.uk/government/s...

#Childhood #EarlyYears #Nursery

Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Apr 2

🚨The DfE has today published the #PupilPremium allocations and conditions of grant information for 2026-26. You can find this information for your school here: ⬇️

www.gov.uk/government/p...

#SchoolLeaders #SchoolLeadership #SchoolFunding

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Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Mar 30

Really interesting article in @schoolsweek.bsky.social, shining a light on what some secondary schools are doing to support the 'forgotten third' of GCSE pupils in England do not achieve a grade 4 in English and maths. #secondary #GCSE schoolsweek.co.uk/the-schools-...

Forgotten third: The schools defying the odds for pupils

We spoke to schools that are bucking the national trend, with impressive attainment in English and maths

schoolsweek.co.uk

Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Mar 27

The 2025/26 inspection list for SIAMS has been published. Please remember that a school's presence on the list is not a guarantee of inspection. You can see the full list here ⏬️ www.nse.org.uk/statutory-in...

#SIAMS #Inspection #SchoolLeadership

Inspections — National Society for Education

www.nse.org.uk

Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Mar 26

The @EducEndowFoundn have published updated guidance today on the deployment of Teaching Assistants - well worth a look!
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...
#TeachingAssistants #TAs #schoolleaders #schoolleadership

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Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Mar 26

The DWP's impact assessment has been published today regarding the proposed changes to health & disability benefits and it is very concerning. 50,000 more children will be plunged into poverty as a result of these changes. That is disgraceful. #SpringStatement #childpoverty #poverty #rachelreeves

Prof Michael Green FCCT @michaelsgreen.bsky.social · Mar 26

🚨Interesting report published on how schools & Trusts have used their pupil premium & recovery premium funding. Also explores the impact of the spending. If you oversee pupil premium this is a must read. www.gov.uk/government/p... #PupilPremium #Disadvantaged #PP #SchoolLeaders

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