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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 26d

I spoke on BBC Breakfast about school readiness and the importance of education settings and parents working in partnership to access key services and support.

NAHT @naht.org.uk · 26d

Cuts to family support services, a shortage of health visitors and the disruption caused by the pandemic have all had an impact on some young children and their readiness for school.

Former NAHT president, Simon Kidwell, appeared on BBC Breakfast to talk about the impact on schools and parents.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 26d

I spoke on BBC Breakfast about school readiness and the importance of education settings and parents working in partnership to access key services and support.

NAHT @naht.org.uk · 26d

Cuts to family support services, a shortage of health visitors and the disruption caused by the pandemic have all had an impact on some young children and their readiness for school.

Former NAHT president, Simon Kidwell, appeared on BBC Breakfast to talk about the impact on schools and parents.

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · Jul 16

Former NAHT president, Simon Kidwell, spoke to ITV News about the impact testing can have on children's well-being.

Other assessment methods can sometimes be more appropriate and the government's curriculum & assessment review should look carefully at this.

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Andy Jolley @andyjolley.bsky.social · Jul 13

Great from Simon

Not only is it wrong that schools have to subsidise catering from teaching budgets

But the quality of food being offered is unquestionably getting worse

No one can justifiably claim school food is nutritious

Which undermines any notion it brings health or attainment benefits

Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · Jul 13

This week I spoke to BBC Breakfast about the important of providing schools with adequate funding for school meals.

NAHT @naht.org.uk · Jul 9

NAHT past president Simon Kidwell appeared on BBC Breakfast this morning to talk about the challenges faced by schools in deficit over school meal funding and the risk that nutritional standards could fall as a result.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · Jul 13

This week I spoke to BBC Breakfast about the important of providing schools with adequate funding for school meals.

NAHT @naht.org.uk · Jul 9

NAHT past president Simon Kidwell appeared on BBC Breakfast this morning to talk about the challenges faced by schools in deficit over school meal funding and the risk that nutritional standards could fall as a result.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · Jul 10

NAHT Ballot
After three brilliant years serving as part of the NAHT Presidential Team, my Executive term of office comes to an end this August.

If you’re a member in the North West, please consider voting for me in the latest round of postal elections for our National Executive.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · Jul 10

NAHT Ballot
After three brilliant years serving as part of the NAHT Presidential Team, my Executive term of office comes to an end this August.

If you’re a member in the North West, please consider voting for me in the latest round of postal elections for our National Executive.

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · Jul 9

NAHT past president Simon Kidwell appeared on BBC Breakfast this morning to talk about the challenges faced by schools in deficit over school meal funding and the risk that nutritional standards could fall as a result.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · Jul 6

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The Hartford 100 Bike Ride

The sponsored bike ride is returning for the first time since 2021, and this time we're going even further! On Sunday 6th July 2025 Mr Kidwell, Mrs Diamond, and a group of parents, carers and support...

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · Jul 6

We’ve hit 66 miles on our #Hartford100mile ride with 16 amazing Hartford Manor parents! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️
We’re at 95% of our fundraising goal — help us reach 100%! 🙌 using the link below:

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Andy Jolley @andyjolley.bsky.social · Jun 4

Fantastic news on Labour extending FSM eligibility to everyone claiming Universal Credit

@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social making a bold and positive move that will unquestionably help address child poverty

This is long overdue and credit must go to DfE

But… there are still some details that need work

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · Jun 3

Three years ago today… the country was celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 🇬🇧

I celebrated with a wild camping trip to the Lake District. Just me, this view, and total silence.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · Jun 3

The calibre of those chosen to advise the Government speaks volumes about its values and ambition for children and school communities — and in appointing Andrew, it has made an outstanding choice.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · Jun 2

Great news!
Andrew is an innovative thinker and an authentic leader. His deep experience working directly with his school community will make him a powerful voice at the heart of education policy. schoolsweek.co.uk/headteacher-...

Maintained school head lands new DfE adviser role

Andrew O'Neill will deliver 'frontline expertise directly into the heart of policy-making', government says

schoolsweek.co.uk

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · Jun 2

It’s a fabulous event that I attended for the first time last year.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · Jun 1

The RNLI 100 km route with the Three Bromptoneers.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · Jun 1

Thanks for the inspiration Andy.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · Jun 1

It’s the #ThreeShires RNLI Sportive today. I’m hoping to finish the 100km route on my @bromptonbicycle.bsky.social

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Andrew O’Neill @andrewoneill.bsky.social · May 28

This a fantastic piece from @samgibbs.bsky.social. It’s so important to look at the brilliant expertise from within rather than assuming that paying someone on the outside to deliver an off-the-shelf approach is going to be your silver-bullet. It isn’t.

Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · May 28

‘We need to stop assuming that the most worthwhile professional learning always comes from outside the school’: @samgibbs.bsky.social‬ on why more teacher CPD should be delivered by teachers

Why schools can’t rely on external CPD

To ensure the best professional development for teachers now and in the future, it needs to come from within the profession and should not be dictated by government, writes Sam Gibbs

www.tes.com

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · May 27

Talk of a reshuffle may have the education secretary’s detractors excited, but it would be bad news for a sector in desperate need of stable leadership.

bit.ly/4mya5Tn

Talk of a reshuffle should have the sector worried

Even the education secretary's detractors wouldn't benefit from another change at the top

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · May 25

In my @schoolsweek.bsky.social OpEd piece, I argue why Labour must back Bridget Phillipson — and why stable leadership is key to real change in schools.

schoolsweek.co.uk/continuity-a...

Talk of a reshuffle should have the sector worried

Even the education secretary's detractors wouldn't benefit from another change at the top

schoolsweek.co.uk

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Yorkshire Bylines @yorkshirebylines.co.uk · May 25

As the calls to reinstate Sure Start grow louder, @ruthswailes.bsky.social outlines the lasting effects it had for those who used its services in the 2000s; 'reducing services means reducing friendships.'

A very personal blog: getting by with a little help from our friends

When Ruth’s husband was diagnosed with cancer, friends she’d made via Sure Start rallied round. But what about today’s young families?

yorkshirebylines.co.uk

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Sam Gibbs @samgibbs.bsky.social · May 25

Agree entirely with this piece- we need stability, not a conveyor belt of ministers.

‘More than ever, what education needs is long-term strategy shaped by those on the front line. Only through sustained, stable leadership can we secure meaningful and lasting improvement in our education system.’

Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · May 25

In my @schoolsweek.bsky.social OpEd piece, I argue why Labour must back Bridget Phillipson — and why stable leadership is key to real change in schools.

schoolsweek.co.uk/continuity-a...

Talk of a reshuffle should have the sector worried

Even the education secretary's detractors wouldn't benefit from another change at the top

schoolsweek.co.uk

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · May 25

In my @schoolsweek.bsky.social OpEd piece, I argue why Labour must back Bridget Phillipson — and why stable leadership is key to real change in schools.

schoolsweek.co.uk/continuity-a...

Talk of a reshuffle should have the sector worried

Even the education secretary's detractors wouldn't benefit from another change at the top

schoolsweek.co.uk

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · May 19

I was interested in two Cycling UK routes - The Rebellion Way and Wolf Way. GPX files available on their website. I searched Ride With GPS and someone had uploaded the route. @cyclinguk.bsky.social