Was great to be back today. A 🧵about swimming and menopause. 1/13 Peri-menopause is hugely misunderstood & appallingly poorly managed by most health services, not usually because of a lack of will, but because of a complete lack of comprehensive, appropriately designed care.

Great reading @LizzieRobinson3 response to the curriculum review, quite rightly highlighting the Head, Heart & Hand underpinning it! 🧠💜🖐️ https://t.co/c0EGjBv92x

“There’s a massive equity issue in terms of enrichment and access, and it’s profound," says @LizzieRobinson3

A great deal of sense spoken by @LizzieRobinson3 as usual

'For too long, the fear of an adverse inspection judgement has been allowed to trump genuine pedagogical conviction': @LizzieRobinson3 on why the Francis review should empower schools to build their own curricula https://t.co/xGUzb5AnJt

"For too long, the fear of an adverse inspection judgement has been allowed to trump genuine pedagogical conviction" @LizzieRobinson3 on why the curriculum review should not be your template, but your permission to do what you think is best. https://t.co/a5W523L1FV

A strong foundation in reading and writing is crucial for children to achieve and thrive. It was a pleasure to join @Literacy_Trust to celebrate 10 years of their Vision for Literacy Pledge, discuss reading for enjoyment and raising standards.

We are proud to be part of the #rethinkingschool project. Find out more 👉

A huge well done to RTM grantee @SurreySqSchool for winning GOLD in the @TeachingAwards — Making a Difference Primary School of the Year 2024! 🏆⁠ ⁠ RTM grants help schools like Surrey Square — giving them the tools to unlock their potential & achieve greatness. What a result!

I loved visiting Surrey Square Primary School recently - an institution that's been championing many of the approaches favoured by the Labour government for decades

As governments have steered schools towards knowledge-rich curriculums and strict behaviour policies, Surrey Square Primary School has been quietly breaking the mould What can we learn from a school already pioneering many of Labour's desired reforms? https://t.co/puRgnryARW

Curriculum review should ‘incentivise’ schools to teach ’employment skills’, such as communication, organisation and problem-solving - @TheNFER study. More from @SchoolsWeek @FCDWhittaker https://t.co/IiPNpZAJGt #education #educationnews

Following the success of our roundtable events in 2024, we are delighted to be hosting further events in the South West on 10th Feb in Bristol (co-hosted with @Cabotfederation) and on 11th Feb in Exeter. If you are trust leader in the region interested in how we can nurture

Fantastic visit to the outstanding @SurreySqSchool in Southwark. Thanks to Assistant Head Nicola Noble, Liz Robinson @_bigeducation, and especially the Junior Leadership Team for taking the time to talk to me! Blown away by such compassionate, empowered brilliant children

We welcomed our third cohort for the #rethinkingschool project in November 2024. It was great to have so many like-minded schools in one place. Working groups were formed before we some of the signature practices of @surreysqschool Find out more: https://t.co/F0Vm6L2i5n

@IGMansfield To be fair it's in the bill and in a Catherine M op ed "We will also update the pay and conditions framework, making it more flexible to enable and encourage schools to think creatively about the challenges we face in recruitment and retention, then apply this to every school."

The Disengaged Teen launches in the states today… if you are a parent, teacher, school leader or anyone working with adolescents then you’re going to find this book an incredibly useful resource… uk pre-order here: https://t.co/8KUHmtx9uH @HeadsUp4HTs @WholeEducation

To those working in education & children's services: thank you. 2024 has been a year of change, we've achieved so much together in a short space of time. In 2025, let's continue to work as partners in the push for better to break down barriers to opportunity. Merry Christmas 🎄

Our fantastic Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Class wrapped up the half-term with a captivating Christmas performance! It was amazing to watch the children display such bravery and confidence on stage. @_bigeducation

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Our 10yr old grandchild's primary school had the Ofsted call today. Absolutely ridiculous. Two Xmas events pushed back to the end of the week just so that an inspection target can be met. Commonsense has disappeared. She told her mother 'Ofsted is pathetic'. I rest my case.