Summer Turner

Do not always send suspended students home, government tells schools Changes to England's school system say on-site suspensions should be used for non-violent behaviour.

Thoughts on this mess.
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How teachers can make English sing Despite some concerns about the curriculum review, there is room for hopeful interpretation

English lessons can fire imaginations and open minds, but the DfE should consider five points when implementing recommendations of the curriculum review, writes Summer Turner

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Why we need to rethink secondary reading assessment Opportunities for teacher-led diagnostic assessments are being missed amid overreliance on reading ages and standardised reading tests, suggests Alex Quigley

My new @tesmagazine.bsky.social feature on ‘Why we need to rethink secondary reading assessment’.

We can do lots of charting reading ages, but not really change teaching on the basis of that data. How can diagnostic assessment offer us the missing link? Find out…

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New CST blog 'How leaders can support staff and pupils to flourish' by Hilary Spencer, Ambition Institute.

When leaders focus on helping staff and pupils to flourish, everyone benefits. Evidence shows it’s not a trade-off with outcomes, but a catalyst for improvement, says Ambition Institute’s Hilary Spencer. Read more: https://twp.ai/9PXKs1

Had an interesting conversation about inclusion in our SEND/AP schools yesterday that concluded with us suggesting that whilst we're proper hot on what you'd traditionally think of as 'inclusive practice', for us, ensuring access to a knowledge-rich curriculum for ALL is our inclusion focus.

Same! A catch up is long overdue xx

Trust Executive Leader (Education) - Broad Horizons Education Trust, Norwich, Norfolk Closing date: 9:00am, Fri 10th Oct, 2025. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.

Great job alert: work with me and a fabulous group of Trust and school leaders as a Trust Executive Leader. Exciting opportunity to make an impact in a trust which prizes continuous improvement, ambitious goals and experiencing joy in these pursuits! mynewterm.com/jobs/4362/ED...

Ditto! I would love to carry on the conversation at some point soon.

Great day yesterday at #ResearchED. Thank you @saysmiss.bsky.social @daisychristo.bsky.social @mrsball.bsky.social @natashaporter.bsky.social for fab sessions. Lots to reflect on as well as concrete actions to take. Exciting times.

Teachers are so often a glue that holds society together.

Ha! I know right.

First day at school for our first born. Momentous in our little world.

The Sunday Reset; Tips I've learnt to rise above the chaos during term time A summary of tips I've learnt about balancing working, studying and being a mum during term time.

Absolutely delighted to be chosen as the Teacher Tapp blog of the day!

This blog is about how I make working, studying and parenting manageable during term time.

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For more, check out our discussion paper (co-authored by the crazy smart @Barker_J & @Josh_CPD):

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Would love any suggested improvements.

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#WomenEd London: Celebrate 10 Years of WomenEd! Then, Now, and Next! Join #WomenEd London for a special event marking a decade of empowering women in education!

London Calling!!

This Saturday morning at 10am...

#WomenEd London are celebrating a decade of empowering women in education with a look back and forwards, informative community circles and a keynote talk from Kathleen Cushnie!

Get your summer off to a great start!

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Did you miss #ClipsFromTheClassroom? Don't panic. You can still access them here researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-t...

Churchill cried multiple times in the chamber. Including after the "blood, toil, tears and sweat" speech appropriately.

Some amazing people honoured in education and I am particularly thrilled that it includes @counsellc.bsky.social. She’s brought so much wisdom and sharpness of thought to the sector. I’ve been so lucky to work with her and the impact she has had for me personally has been profound.

It isn't possible to design a school system where everyone leaves with the skills needed for the workplace because *they're all going to do different jobs*.

Workplace training needs to be done by employers.

Managing attention in classrooms is a social justice issue This is a blog about some of my favourite research findings in the field of attention. They are remarkable studies for their simplicity, the scale of the effect that they find, and the deep philoso…

NEW BLOG: Managing attention in classrooms is a social justice issue

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There are some things in teaching that AI won’t change ‘Knowledge-rich’ curriculums will still be crucial in a world shaped by the technology

Column here!

Cracking discussion in the thread below between @bennewmark.bsky.social and @samfr.bsky.social that shows why doing nothing and doing something are both fraught with risk.

The 2.8% isn’t fully funded and based on this assumption many schools and Trusts are facing the prospect of having to lower staffing numbers.
4% without additional funds will be an unmitigated disaster

Thought provoking session today with @jonathanhaidt.bsky.social and @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social, who explored the impact of social media and smartphones on children and young people. It was lovely to see so many of you at our first CST Talks event. With thanks to Community Playthings for sponsoring.

Sending her love! Xxx

This is such sad news, she always seemed like such a kind and generous person.

When you look across a school staffroom, there are all kinds of people who draw respect from the rest of the staff, no matter what subject they teach. @missdcox.bsky.social was someone who drew an enormous amount of respect from all around this staffroom. My thoughts are with her family and friends.

Nicole and Nimish from Creative Education Trust talking powerfully about co-constructing aligned practices across the trust 👏 😀

Help raise £2500 to support DAWN COX and her loved ones while she is in hospital after a car accident Iʼm raising money to support DAWN COX and her loved ones while she is in hospital after a car accident. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

So many in #TeamRE and the wider #edutwitter community have been shocked to hear about Dawn’s accident.

A fund has been created to support her and her family at this time. It might be something you consider giving to or sharing.

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My response to the Ofsted consultation I have posted these responses on my blog in case they are of use to anyone in formulating their own answers to the Ofsted consultation. If you agree with me, feel free to take passages and use them…

Today I will be playing the role of Cassandra. I've posted my responses to the Ofsted consultation on my blog in case they're helpful to others. Feel free to make use of them or ignore as you see fit, but make sure you respond. occamshairdryer.wordpress.com/2025/03/08/m...