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Shaun Allison

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Co-Headteacher at Durrington High School & Author. Passionate about evidence informed practice in education. https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B002TUZZBI

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Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · 2d

Our teachers have been sharing how they maintain attention

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Beyond Getting Their Attention

What do great teachers do to maintain attention, once they've got it?

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Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · 26d

Happy Friday all - here's more from me on 'Do Nows'

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Do Nows - It's the Little Things!

What are the small things that teachers do to make their 'Do Nows' so impactful?

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SSAT @ssatuk.co.uk · Sep 8

Congratulations to Durrington High School who have been accredited for transforming practice in climate for learning within SSAT’s Framework for Exceptional Education.

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#education #schoolsuk #excellence

Congratulations to Durrington High School who have been accredited for transforming practice in climate for learning within SSAT’s Framework for Exceptional Education.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/BEX550WSX01

#education #schoolsuk #excellence

Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · Sep 9

👍

Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · Sep 8

I’ve heard rumour that there’s a great platform called ‘Carousel’ that does a fabulous job of this? 😉

Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · Sep 8

How can we improve our ‘Do Nows’?

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Desirably Difficult Do Nows

How can we improve the effectiveness of our 'Do Nows'

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Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · Sep 5

Purchased

Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · Sep 5

ICYMI! #HowDoTheyDoIt? by @ensermark.bsky.social and @greeborunner.bsky.social hit the shelves yesterday, and initial reviews have been fantastic. Thanks to @andybuckleadership.bsky.social for this one!

You can read the reviews in full on Mark and Zoe’s blog at: buff.ly/lFrfmK1

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Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · Jul 22

Hi Dave - no problem. Message m your email 👍🏼

Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · Jul 21

Good to go - September ready!

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Mark Enser @ensermark.bsky.social · Jul 21

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What books would every teacher benefit from having read? I take a look (and miraculously avoid recommending any of my own...)

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7 books every new teacher should read

Starting out in teaching can feel overwhelming. Here Mark Enser shares his reading list to offer new teachers some stabilising ‘guidance without gimmicks’

Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · Jul 16

New from me - Collective Acceleration

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Collective Acceleration

How can we accelerate the adoption and power of teaching routines across a school?

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Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · Jul 4

So proud of this celebration of our fabulous teachers. Thank you to @chrisruneckles.bsky.social for putting it together

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Teaching PiPs – Bright Spots

As we head towards the end of our first year implementing our Teaching: Principles in Practice, it seems like the perfect time to celebrate the endeavours of our brilliant teachers who have been wo…

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Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · Jul 1

New from me - Why Curriculum Leaders are the Engine Room of our School

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Curriculum Leaders - The Engine Room of the School

What do the most impressive Curriculum Leaders obsess about?

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Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · Jun 24

New from me - Testing the Temperature

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Testing the Temperature

How do leaders 'test the temperature' of the school and stay attuned to the emotional and operational pulse of the school?

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Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · Jun 24

New from me - Testing the Temperature

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Testing the Temperature

How do leaders 'test the temperature' of the school and stay attuned to the emotional and operational pulse of the school?

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Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · Jun 24

So the fabulous @anniehewett.bsky.social is leading CPD at Durrington next year. I’ve bought her a gift @ensermark.bsky.social & @greeborunner.bsky.social 😉

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Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · Jun 10

NEW - with a hat tip to @atharby.bsky.social - what do we mean by challenge?

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Challenge is...

Challenge is a phrase that is used all too often in schools, but what does it really mean?

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Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · Jun 10

Precisely.

Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · Jun 10

We were discussing this the other day. They are rapidly becoming meaningless.

Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · Jun 10

NEW - with a hat tip to @atharby.bsky.social - what do we mean by challenge?

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Challenge is...

Challenge is a phrase that is used all too often in schools, but what does it really mean?

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Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · Jun 10

Magnifique!

David Didau @didau.bsky.social · Jun 10

A pastiche of Jamie Oliver's advice to the education profession on how to run schools
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Catering for the few?

A pastiche of Jamie Oliver's advice to the education profession on how to run schools

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Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · Jun 2

NEW: The Importance of Noticing

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The Importance of Noticing

What do the best leaders notice?

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Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · Jun 2

Great thread from Peps

Peps @pepsmccrea.bsky.social · Jun 1

Distractions consume more learning time than we tend to think.

Here's the lowdown:

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Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · May 12

How we’ve tried to make professional development more regular and relevant

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How can we support a more regular and relevant approach to teacher development?

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Shaun Allison @shaun-allison.bsky.social · May 12

We are looking to recruit a music teacher for September 2025.

Please share

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Teacher of Music at Durrington High School - September 2025 - Durrington Multi Academy Trust

The Performing Arts department is a strong, versatile and creative team incorporating music and drama. Both are popular with students, with a good uptake at key stage 4, and have a history of success....