Andrew Morrish

Thank you @sheffielduni.bsky.social for a great day. A very proud dad.

British runner - believed to be world's oldest marathon finisher - killed in road accident Fauja Singh was hit by a car and suffered fatal injuries while trying to cross a road in his birth village of Beas Pind in India - and first ran the London Marathon at the age of 89.

Sad news. This gent was a legend. When I was a HT in London we invited him to run a marathon in 100m shuttle runs with the children in the playground. Between them they ran the full marathon length with him. It took all day. He ran to the school and then ran home afterwards (Ilford). He was 94. 🙏🏼

Out with friends in Liverpool last night. ❤️

Gorgeous down at the beach today. Blackpool shimmering in the distance. 🌞

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There was one today as well. Very impressive. Noisy!

Ticks all the boxes. Such a great place.

Back home following a lovely few days in the lakes. Ullswater was beautiful. Wainwright was spot on. It hosts the finest walk in Lakeland.

Liverpool win record-equalling 20th league title with rout of Tottenham * Slot claims Premier League in first season as head coach * 5-1 win over Tottenham seals title with four games left Liverpool have won a record-equalling 20th league title in a stunning debut season for Arne Slot after beating Tottenham 5-1 at Anfield. The 46-year-old, who took on the seemingly unenviable task of succeeding Jürgen Klopp last summer, becomes the first man in Liverpool’s illustrious history to win the championship in his debut season with the club. Anfield was ready to celebrate at kick-off, but there was an early setback when Dominic Solanke unexpectedly headed Spurs in front after 12 minutes. Liverpool hit back quickly, Luis Díaz’s equaliser awarded after a VAR review, before Alexis Mac Allister smashed home in the 23rd minute to put the hosts in front. Cody Gakpo struck from a corner before half-time to leave the outcome all but guaranteed. Continue reading...

Liverpool win record-equalling 20th league title with rout of Tottenham

Lovely few days in the North York Moors with all the family. Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay the jewels.

There is one message for the government on this anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster

No watering down, no ifs or buts, no more delays. It is time to deliver a Hillsborough Law in full in the name of 97 football fans who were unlawfully killed

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9 April 1968 | Zofia Kossak-Szczucka passed away. A writer, co-founder of Żegota Council; Arrested on 27 Sep 1943 and imprisoned in #Auschwitz 9 days later (64491). In May 1944 she was transferred to Warsaw & sentenced to death. Released thanks to efforts of Polish underground.

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.

We’ve also sent a copy to No 10.

You can download our letter and send it to your MP and the commission as well.

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

Look out for the @headrestuk.bsky.social petition to put a stop to this.

‘An insult’: Amanda Spielman, Ofsted chief at time of Ruth Perry’s suicide, to be given a peerage The nomination by Conservatives of the former chief inspector of schools has been met with outrage by the headteacher’s family, and called ‘obscene’ by school leaders

“Obscene”. “A deliberate insult to every teacher in the country.” Fury as we reveal Tories have nominated Amanda Spielman, Ofsted’s chief when Ruth Perry killed herself after a bruising inspection, for a peerage. www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Delighted to see #sotofelllowship and #fourquadrantframework feature as one example of how we could do intelligent accountability in the real world in Beyond Belief, the timely and important new book edited by @andrewdmorrish.bsky.social

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Annual Legends game at Anfield
this afternoon. Crouch and Gerrard on the pitch, Dalglish and Rush on the bench. 😎

Ten Rules for Aspiring Poets 1. Poetry does not have to rhyme. Well, at least not all the time always. 2. Metaphors can lend a poem power (but mixing them isn’t good). Should they start to fly in all directions, nip them in the bud. 3. Focus and concentration are important skills to hone. Close the door. Turn off the wi-fi. Don’t get distracted by your ph 4. Avoid clichés like the plague. 5. Don’t write stuff that’s a bit vague. 6. The use of unnecessarily long words may result in reader alienation. Curb your sesquipedalianism to obviate any obfuscation. 7. Always proof-read you’re work. Accuracy can be it’s own reward! And remember that the penis mightier than the sword. 8. Check haiku closely for lines which have too few or too many syllables. 9. Never ever follow rules. Brian Bilston

Happy World Poetry Day to all who celebrate. If you’re interested in writing poetry yourself, I hope this poem will be of some use.

I’m re-reading 1984 and was reminded of Newspeak’s really helpful way of categorising things:

*Plusungood
*Ungood
*Good
*Plusgood
*Doubleplusgood

‘Every concept that can ever be needed will be expressed by exactly one word.’

Not sure if it will ever catch on in education, but just a thought. 🙄

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.

“Accountability needs to have a point. It needs to lead to action, be it a change in approach or a shift in attitude. It must improve the school.” 'Beyond Belief': www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Belie..., @andrewdmorrish.bsky.social & the @headrestuk.bsky.social team, published by @johncattedu.bsky.social.

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

‘Christ, who’s this bloody tosser?’

This is a fascinating insight from his son into the oft-flawed genius of George Orwell.

"Being able to hold oneself (& others) to account is an essential characteristic of an ethical & self-aware leader. It’s at the heart of being able to self-regulate, which in itself is all about trust." @andrewdmorrish.bsky.social & the @headrestuk.bsky.social team: www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Belie...

Why we fear Ofsted is not really listening Two former HMIs explain why, despite Ofsted overlooking their Alternative Big Listen findings, they continue to push the inspectorate to hear other views – and want your help

Grateful to the TES for sharing our piece on ‘Why we fear Ofsted is not really listening’ and why we created the Alternative Big Consultation. The survey only takes 5 mins to complete. www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

This is a hugely positive step forward and is so welcomed; a wise and inclusive approach to managing a significant brief that gives some much-needed clarity and purpose and our work.
Please do take the time to read and share.

On accountability to parents: “Ofsted has inserted itself as central to accountability to parents – this is a huge overstatement of the case. Inspection reports are one source of information used by parents, & by no means most parents." @emmakn.bsky.social in www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Belie...

The book offers some helpful case study examples of how intelligent, rigorous and robust peer review can complement and support low stakes inspection. Strong governance is key though, especially in a multi-school organisation.

One of the best photos I have seen in response to “why don’t you wear a suit”

"If we want a school system where every school & trust take equal responsibility for our most vulnerable young people, then we need a system that holds all of us to account."
And governors are key to this, suggests @jonnyuttley.bsky.social in www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Belie... @headrestuk.bsky.social