We continue to receive calls in regard to the new inspection framework. Call us in confidence if you need support and a friendly ear. Itβs completely free.
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Colleagues - we are beginning to get some feedback on these pilot inspections. It is helpful for us to know how things are on the ground in order to support. Please send us any information you you have.
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Absolutely πππ
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Our Team know how to enjoy themselves @rosmcm.bsky.social and @kennyfrederick.bsky.social #Shetland2025
@moonrakerteacher.bsky.social still taking calls while Ros and Kenny are getting very wet!
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Statement opposing Amanda Spielman's peerage
Headrest and the Headteachers' Roundtable have written jointly to the Appointments Commission opposing the Conservative Party recommendation that former HMCI Amanda Spielman be awarded a peerage. We o...
We have written to the appointments commission jointly with @headsroundtable.bsky.social opposing the peerage nomination of Amanda Spielman.
Weβve also sent a copy to No 10.
You can download our letter and send it to your MP and the commission as well.
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The HeadteachersRoundtable and Headrest are organisations who understand. Read their joint statement
@headsroudtable.bsky.social @headrestuk.bsky.social headteachersroundtable.wordpress.com/o
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Giving ex-Ofsted chief a seat in Lords βis inappropriateβ
Headteacher groups write to the House of Lords to voice concerns over the reported nomination of former chief inspector Amanda Spielman
The reported nomination of ex-Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman for the House of Lords is βinappropriateβ and βinsensitiveβ, @headsroundtable.bsky.social and @headrestuk.bsky.social tell the appointments commission
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We will be issuing a joint statement with @headsroundtable.bsky.social later this afternoon.
We will also publish a letter for you to send to the House of Lords Appointment Committee and your local MP.
It will be available to download on our website blog. www.headrestuk.co.uk/blog
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We will publish details of the petition mentioned in this article in due course.
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Beyond Belief: Why school accountability is broken and how to fix it
Buy Beyond Belief: Why school accountability is broken and how to fix it by Morrish, Andrew (ISBN: 9781036004620) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
"As a profession, we need to learn how to hold ourselves & others to account for the quality of our work, rather than having constantly to rely on outsiders." @andrewdmorrish.bsky.social & the @headrestuk.bsky.social team in www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Belie... @johncattedu.bsky.social
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If you want to explore humane and intelligent alternatives to a high stakes accountability system, then this book from @headrestuk.bsky.social is a good starting point.
Full of examples of how it could work, backed with international research, real examples and best practice.
Out now. ‡οΈ
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Brilliant this from fellow Headrestian and former special school head @moonrakerteacher.bsky.social.
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Excellent response. Thanks @headrestuk.bsky.social
04.02.2025 23:04 β π 5 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
This is brilliant from @headrestuk.bsky.social colleagues @rosmcm.bsky.social and @julespg.bsky.social.
I think it speaks on behalf of many.
04.02.2025 18:51 β π 3 π 3 π¬ 1 π 1
Please ensure this is spread far and wide.
04.02.2025 21:31 β π 3 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Extract from chapter 20 (You bang the drums) from Beyond Belief, the new book from the team behind Headrest. Itβs out now.
A very relevant chapter from the new book Beyond Belief by @headrestuk.bsky.social featuring @naht.org.uk and their 2018 Accountability Commission.
βThe way schools are being held to account was doing more harm than good.β
Sadly, it seems nothing will change.
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Tonight our hearts go out to all affected by the tragedy in Sheffield. We are all those parents; we are all those teachers and students. Sometimes headship is an unbearable burden.
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Looking at OFSTEDβs ridiculous proposals (allowing them to come up with their own proposals was always going to be a car crash), I believe this is the first challenge for Bridget Phillipson: if she allows this, she loses credibility. @headsroundtable.bsky.social @headrestuk.bsky.social
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Reading the article in @schoolsweek.bsky.social on the unhappiness in OFSTED and whistleblower letter to press - letβs be honest about this - putting OFSTED in charge of designing the change was always going to be a total disaster.
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Our book is out today π
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Out tomorrow.
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We are looking forward to sharing this with you on Friday when itβs released. Itβs been a labour of love.
A big thank you to all those who contributed. There are more than 30 of you, including Lord Jim Knight. ππΌ
All royalties go to edu charity so please pre-order your copy today! ππΌ
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