Rachel Foster

A great summer time podcast - really enjoyed recording this with Mark Granby who offered a real insight into governance for MATs and schools and planning ahead for 2025/26

Our Rethinking KS1 training programme is designed to help you continue building on play-based learning in Early Years through to KS1 and beyond.

With online drop-in sessions, networks, and resources to support the delivery of the National Curriculum through play.

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After a great year connecting with HR colleagues and discussing everything from wellbeing and sickness leave to reviews & restructures - the HR Circle is signing off for summer!

See you again next year! Don't forget to sign up for £50 and stay updated with all upcoming events!

#KCSIE2025 comes into effect on 1 September 2025!

As Designated Safeguarding Leads, you need to ensure that your policies and procedures for safeguarding pupils are reflective of the current legislation.

Explore our next steps to ensure you are prepared: bit.ly/44AHyEv

💡 Creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment isn’t just best practice - it’s the law.

Go beyond box-ticking towards building a culture of respect with our new training course, focusing on sexual harassment in the workplace: bit.ly/44a0URW

Taking a trip down memory lane with mum in Scarborough where she grew up during the War before going to Teacher Training College

Autumn training now on @oneeducation.bsky.social website. All schools welcome

🍂 Management Skills for Middle Leaders 19 Sept
🍁 Safer Recruitment 30 Sept
🍂 Understanding & Maintaining SCR 8 Oct
🍁 Asbestos Awareness 5 Nov
🍂 Effective Return to Work Mtgs 26 Nov

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Read my latest blog providing an overview on the Employment Rights Bill & how educational establishments will be impacted but can prepare …. #education #LeadershipMatters #HR 👇

A proud moment & a highlight of each yr is presenting @oneeducation.bsky.social Staff Awards with @stufern.bsky.social
So many professionals working together across specialisms, having a positive impact with children, school settings, families & wider communities #education #puttingchildrenfirst 👏👏

Great to end the academic year with a Risk & Audit Committee & Board of Trustees mtg in my MAT trustee role this last week, included wonderful SLT presentations for 2025/26-deeply committed professionals. Privileged to be with so many passionate professionals #volunteer #governance #education

Our SEND specialists work alongside schools to strengthen pathways for pupils and improve their life chances. But what exactly does our support look like?

Follow a day in the life of our Team Leader for Inclusion to find out: bit.ly/44sgWXt

Such an enjoyable episode to record with @jograyeducation.bsky.social & Suzi Bray- the importance of play in #education 👇 @oneeducation.bsky.social

📣 Are your staff ready to meet their legal duty to prevent harassment at work?

Our virtual training helps school staff understand their responsibilities, recognise inappropriate behaviour, and respond effectively - all in under 30 min.

Don't miss it: bit.ly/44a0URW

A privilege to spend a day with the @oneeducation.bsky.social wider leadership team planning for the future #puttingchildrenfirst #Education

We know that play, development, and curiosity drive lifelong learning - so why stop at Reception?

The Rethinking KS1 programme supports educators in reshaping Key Stage 1 to better align with what children really need to thrive.

Find out more: bit.ly/4kv6ByP

The One Education Oracy Award: Making a Difference Through Effective Talk  | One Education Learn all about the One Education Oracy Award, a brand new oracy quality standard for schools which showcases their commitment to high-quality oracy being central to their curriculum.

On leaving school, young people with oracy skills have better job prospects and are less likely to suffer mental health difficulties. So how can we ensure the next generation has what it needs to thrive?

🏆 Introducing the One Education Oracy Award...

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Give your DSL the tools to lead with confidence and clarity - including policy checklists, posters and helpline support.

Plus, enjoy our expert-led briefing on the safeguarding issue that matters most to you.

📧 Get in touch to find out more about our Safeguarding Packages.

What a wonderful week recording 2 episodes for @oneeducation.bsky.social Rethinking Education with @jograyeducation.bsky.social with 2 very different but equally important issues : play with Suzi Bray and then governance with Mark Granby.
So watch out for each episode being published soon ….

🚨 New legislation requires schools to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

Our training offers clear, legally-informed guidance and realistic scenarios tailored for educational environments.

Flexible and easy to access: bit.ly/44a0URW

Just this ….

Another milestone ! 🥰

Government promises new school complaints guidance The government is drawing up guidance for schools and parents over complaints to 'reduce burden on leaders'

Exclusive: The government is drawing up new guidance for schools and parents over complaints to 'reduce the burden on leaders' 

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What’s everybody preparing for or concerned most about regarding #HR in the eduction sector ? #HRHorizons
Please repost & vote 🗳️ in comments on the below choices 👇
1) AI
2) Employment Law Bill
3) KCSIE
4) Restructuring/redundancy

Today is Manchester City’s Primary Head’s Summer Briefing at the Etihad Stadium
Delighted to be here with Siobhan Halligan representing @oneeducation.bsky.social
as a strategic partner to the MCC education strategy &
having the opportunity to catch up with so many school leaders

Delighted to speak at the School Finance Conference for SBMs & MAT Finance Directors.
employment law bill in the spotlight:
- zero hours/agency staff
- ⁠unfair dismissal
- ⁠flexi working
- ⁠SSP
- ⁠Redundancies
- ⁠Family Friendly
- ⁠Strikes
- ⁠Sexual Harassment
- ⁠SSNB
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Our Safeguarding Casework Supervision package gives DSLs and frontline staff the space to reflect, refresh, and grow.

✅ Professional casework supervision
✅ Action plans and next steps
✅ DSL Training

Help your team manage the pressure so they can protect your pupils better.

What a marvellous way to start a Monday !
Fabulous atmosphere at the @oneeducation.bsky.social #BigSing at the stunning @bridgewaterhall.bsky.social - what an experience for all those children 🎶🎵🥰

That #FridayFeeling created by Jade Walwyn as we head into @wimbledonltc.bsky.social time 🎾🍓 - rocking #wellbeing even with her boss - many thanks 🥰

Productive morning creating different support for MATs for next academic year ….. watch this space…..

In full swing at our Front of House Reception training yesterday with interactive sessions on effective communication & conflict resolution @oneeducation.bsky.social
#HR #schools #education