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Natalie Hood

@heard-edublog.bsky.social

Writing for the Leader's and SEND Segment of Twinkl Digest News Experienced Education Adviser Senior Leader of AP, SEND and Specialist Resource Provision Teacher of *AP *Secondary *Primary * EYFS * EOTAS * SEMH NPQSL, PGCE, BA (Hons)

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Burnout concerns over education β€˜policy churn’
#Lab25

Read the full article: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ixqe1

30.09.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Find out how to make staff meetings efficient and effective – your team will thank you for it πŸ‘‡

1. Do we need a staff meeting?
2. Do staff have capacity?
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Read the full article: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1mf8v7

23.09.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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*** New headteachers to complete compulsory SEND training Education Committee recommends that all new headteachers should be required to complete a β€˜SEND-specific qualification’ within their first four years of headship.
Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/neupp

18.09.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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10 top tips for new headteachers
From trusting staff to revisiting the 'why', experienced trust and senior leaders give their best advice on those new to the role: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/19ykgq

15.09.2025 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Light reading, big insights πŸ“š

Catch up on all the Leader’s Digest articles this holiday! πŸ‘‡
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/8ja4p

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15.07.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oracy β€˜transforms’ the lives of young people, says Yorkshire academy trust πŸ‘‡

West Yorkshire Academy Trust shares their Voice 21 UK journey to oracy excellence and the positive impact it’s had on pupil outcomes.

Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mq60j

18.08.2025 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SEND expert and author, Natalie Packer, shares her experiences of developing a MAT-wide SEND strategy.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ui7wd

28.07.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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7 successful strategies for a neuro-affirming transition to secondary school
Neurodivergent educational psychologist, Dr Joanne Riordan, shares seven strategies for a neuro-affirming transition to secondary school.

www.twinkl.co.uk/l/fm4zj

28.07.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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80% of MATs report a lack of SEND funding, school finance survey reveals
Key findings from the MAT CFO Insights Survey 2025:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/lx4kn

15.07.2025 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New DfE statistics show a marked increase in suspensions and exclusions for 2023/2024

@naht.org.uk

Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ddpfk

10.07.2025 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to lead your team to the end of the summer term...
Teachers and leaders share the best ways to ensure your team ends the year feeling appreciated and supported. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1h5dsx

07.07.2025 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New research by the National Foundation for Educational Research analyses the impact of financial incentives on teacher retention.

Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lbab0

26.06.2025 07:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unions warn Ofsted that school leaders may be encouraged to quit if changes aren’t made to inspections www.twinkl.co.uk/l/d2s55

25.06.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In a joint statement, policymakers are urged to β€˜prioritise equity and inclusion across all aspects of education’.

The research shared by Mission 44, reveals that 88% of young people want to see β€˜more’ inclusive practice happening in their school or college.

02.06.2025 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Hunger doesn’t end at age 11’: Teachers call for government to expand school breakfast funding. @Magicbreakfast’s open letter to Chancellor calls for government to expand school breakfast funding for secondary-age pupils. https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7fqr3

28.05.2025 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@mission44.bsky.social, alongside Sir Lewis Hamilton and over 25 organisations in the sector, are calling for urgent, concrete action to build a truly inclusive education system.

Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1h9apf

30.05.2025 10:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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@mission44.bsky.social, alongside Sir Lewis Hamilton and over 25 organisations in the sector, are calling for urgent, concrete action to build a truly inclusive education system.

Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1h9apf

30.05.2025 10:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Double-gold medallist Danielle Brown MBE discusses her own experiences of exclusion from school sports and making sports more accessible for SEND pupils. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1mzmcv

28.05.2025 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Hunger doesn’t end at age 11’
@magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social’s open letter to Chancellor calls for government to expand school breakfast funding for secondary-age pupils www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ltdpa

27.05.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Hunger doesn’t end at age 11’
@magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social’s open letter to Chancellor calls for government to expand school breakfast funding for secondary-age pupils www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ltdpa

27.05.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A review of supervision in schools
β€˜Something needs to happen to protect SENDCos’

Sue Marks’ current research investigates developments in this area. To find out more, visit: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fghf1

22.05.2025 07:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ahead of upcoming SEND reforms, Leader's Digest asked serving headteachers to share their thoughts on fixing the SEND crisis. Read: what they had to say here > https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jjprn #Edusky

17.05.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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May Leader's Digest round up!

Find all the Leader's Digest articles in one place here: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/h84ji

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16.05.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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*Breaking News* New PE Inclusion programme to support over 240,000 pupils
@daniellebrown.bsky.social reveals what this means for children and young people with SEND and the potential the programme has to create 'lasting' change.

Read: lnkd.in/ewyzyESC

15.05.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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According to a recent @naht.org.uk survey, 45 % of school leaders report needing mental health support in the last 12 months.

Leader's Digest spoke with researcher Sue Marks about making psychological supervision standard practice.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1a5h2n

15.05.2025 07:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let's spread some professional positivity! Comment below πŸ‘‡ What do you most enjoy about being a school leader? What is your 'why?' What do you love about it, and why do you keep doing it?

14.05.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Speaking at the Westminster Forum, inclusion thought leader, Georgina Durrant, shared thought-provoking insights into the new ITT ECF framework. @georginadurrant.bsky.social

Read the full article: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/157q44

28.04.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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28.04.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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28.04.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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***Breaking news *** New Chair of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel appointed

Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has today appointed Sir David Holmes as new Chair of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/12lubk

28.04.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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