@rachelfosteroneed.bsky.social
Director of HR & Education Strategy at One Education / MAT Trustee / DSL / Mother of 2 / Mental Health First Aider. Co-Presenter of Rethinking Education Podcast. Speaker at education conferences, networks and events. Host of the HR Circle.
🎉 The #NationalYearofReading calls on the whole nation to read for pleasure. But 2026 is extra special for us - it also marks 10 years of our Reading Award!
This is the year to #GoAllIn for reading for pleasure! Read ahead to learn how we can help:
💡 In the White Paper, we learn that increasing inclusion in mainstream schools is a central pillar of the government's proposed reforms.
This is also reflected in the Education Estates Strategy. Read more about the government's plan for inclusion: bit.ly/3MsuiwM
Another day training last week this time on Critical Incidents with Audrey Johnson, Senior Educational Psychologist. Always love doing joint working with other professionals from @oneeducation.bsky.social to provide comprehensive multi service advice to MATs & #schools
#LeadershipDevelopment #HR
All set up with Manchester Schools Alliance
ready for 50+ headteachers from MATs, primaries, secondaries, special & PRU’s on the subject of parental complaints
#leadership #education #schools #HR
@oneeducation.bsky.social
That #FridayFeeling in support of Mind Charity last Friday focusing on #MentalHealthAwareness created by our own Clare Barber for the @oneeducation.bsky.social HR team with a ‘time to talk’ session
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Our team of specialist advisers can help you to set up, review, and develop your internal provision.
🔹 Environment
🔹 Curriculum
🔹 Communication
🔹 Training
Want to know more? Contact Helen Marriott at helen.marriott@oneeducation.co.uk 📧
🎙️ Our latest Rethinking Education episode is officially live!
We're joined by Jenna Crittenden, from the @collegeofteaching.bsky.social, reflecting on the highlights of the Rethinking Curriculum Project.
Tune in:
To help schools navigate the complexities of identifying SLCN, our Speech and Language Therapy Team has put together a practical, easy-to-use resource to support early and effective identification.
Download your copy here:
🔵 Thanks to everyone who joined us for our HR Circle yesterday! The next meeting will take place on Wednesday 25 March, focusing on 'Single Central Record.'
Not a member yet? Sign up for our £50 annual subscription.
📧 hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk
Thought provoking afternoon recording @oneeducation.bsky.social Rethinking Education podcast with Jen Crittenden from @collegeofteaching.bsky.social focussing on curriculum with @jograyeducation.bsky.social ….. released soon so watch out on Spotify
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Really interesting morning with Ian Hutchings, Founder & MD of Vita Safety talking about health & safety for educational establishments and the links with #HR. The attendees from MATs, #schools & the independent sector covered a wide range of issues! @oneeducation.bsky.social
28.01.2026 14:49 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Took part with my lg yesterday morning doing our tally : blackbird couple, blue tits, robin, magpie and pigeon 🐦🐦⬛
Loved just sitting & listening to the bird song 🎶
#rspb #BigGardenBirdWatch
🩷 Last week saw the release of the first ever Autistic Barbie, the latest addition to the brand's increasingly diverse collection.
Learn more about Barbie's evolution over time and the role of representation in play: bit.ly/45bvb2T
Our The Three Strands of Oracy Webinar Series brings together evidence-led strategies, classroom examples, and reflection points to support schools on their journey towards excellent oracy provision.
Book your place today:
More fabulous feedback
-really useful to stay up to date with developments
- content & delivery appropriate to role & ‘real life’ in school
- covered so many bases
- very practical & context based
- clear advice, guidance & responses to questions
#HR #safeguarding
Today started @oneeducation.bsky.social HR Spring Training with Accredited Safer Recruitment Refresher
Fabulous Feedback:
- Great balance between presentation & conversation
- lots of clearly delivered information
- have highlighted actions to take back to #school
- very informative🧵
Don't miss our latest Safeguarding Spotlight! 🔦
A free webinar that shares all the signs that a child may be experiencing domestic abuse and how to ensure that every child's voice is sought, heard and responded to.
Tune in: bit.ly/4qdSdOV
👏👏👏👏👏
11.01.2026 09:04 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Great way to start the NY …..
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Looking forward to hosting again this time alongside Ian (MD of Vita Safety) to discuss H&S issues for our HR Circle 🔵 attendees - everyone welcome - just email
hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk
or call 01612760160
Still a few places left on our Safer Recruitment Refresher and Critical Incident Management courses. Asbestos awareness now fully booked! So be quick …. 👇🏼
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even more policies ….
📌Grievance, Bullying & Harassment (model) Policy
📌Probationary Period (model) Policy
📌Restructure & Redundancy (model) Policy
📌Social Media Policy & Guidance
📌Whistleblowing Policy & Procedure
New Year & more HR policy updates! 📑🗂️
On the @oneeducation.bsky.social website (membership area)
Don’t worry if we don’t provide your #HR - policies can be purchased individually or as a package 👍
📌Equality, Whole School (model) Policy
📌Freedom of Information Policy
🧵…
Don't miss our "Three Strands of Oracy" Webinar Series, providing a practical framework for embedding high-quality oracy practice in school.
Our first session takes place on Tuesday, 3 February, focusing on "Learning to Talk."
Book your spot: bit.ly/49lgBHi
🚨 #NowHiring: We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced HR Business Partner to join our team!
The successful candidate will provide advice and support to schools and academies on a range of people management matters.
Apply: bit.ly/4sqPKlQ
Some #vitaminsea before the NY 🌊💙
28.12.2025 16:39 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This year, it was announced that suicide prevention would become compulsory in the school curriculum from September 2026.
In our podcast with Papyrus UK, we talk about how we can help school staff hold those conversations safely and sensitively:
The festive season can be tough- please retweet and/or use to highlight the help available….
19.12.2025 11:57 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
All mainstream schools are set to receive a DfE Attendance Baseline Improvement Expectation (ABIE), with minimum expectations, in September 2026.
What steps can you take to strengthen your school attendance systems and ensure readiness for future changes?
What a sunrise for my day off to watch my youngest in her school nativity #wednesdaymotivation
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