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The support that matters for the decisions that count. Rated the must-have support by 8 out of 10 school leaders.
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What will @Ofstednews be looking for when it comes to how schools support their most vulnerable pupils? Watch here: https://t.co/1kDFuzK6dv Or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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"As a country, we should measure our success by the ability for all children to thrive, particularly the most vulnerable." Hear more from @Ofstednews' Sir Martyn Oliver in the latest episode of Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership. Watch here: https://t.co/1kDFuzKE33
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What are @Ofstednews asking their inspectors to do differently now? Hear more from Sir Martyn Oliver in the latest episode of Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership. Watch here: https://t.co/1kDFuzKE33 Or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
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"Getting help to those children that are struggling is the right thing to do" Hear Sir Martyn Oliver explain why disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils are at the heart of the new @Ofstednews framework. Watch here: https://t.co/1kDFuzK6dv
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This week’s top sector stories 📰 📉 Many secondary pupils feel demotivated by their learning 💷 Unions call for SBL pay to match other senior staff 📋 Ofsted report says too many pupils are “out of step” with school expectations Sign up:
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📱 Mobile Wallet & Alpha Testing • Status: updates for Android and iOS are scheduled for early this week. • Fixes: streamlined onboarding steps, UI polish, and enhanced stability. • Next: a guide with "New & Improved" testing steps will drop alongside the release. We are
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NEW: Sir Martyn Oliver joins us to talk about the new Ofsted framework 🎙️ A special bonus episode covering belonging, context, the new grades - and his ambition for a more “humane and fairer” system. Watch here: https://t.co/cPAIw1OnGi Or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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Have you heard about the new Ofsted nominee role but still aren't really sure what it is? 🤔 Read our blog to find out what the role involves and how to prepare with your nominee so you both feel confident when your school gets the call 👇 https://t.co/PCJLrt65nG
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From November 2025, every school can choose to appoint an Ofsted nominee – a senior member of staff who supports planning, communication and liaison with inspectors throughout the inspection process....
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✨ It’s the most wonderful time of the year… ✨ 1st December = time to #ShareSomeJoy! Spread some light this festive season by adding a message of appreciation to our #ShareSomeJoy noticeboard. Add your message here: https://t.co/nOvzRGg2wm
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Take a look at a selection of the new features and resources that our members gained access to in November, including: ✅ Single sign-on for Microsoft users ✅ New training-management tools & improved personal training history view Read more here:
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A selection of new and updated features and content from across The Key that our members accessed in November 2025, including the spring safeguarding briefing, details on the new ABIEs and a new...
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This week’s top stories 📰 ⚖️ NAHT loses appeal over judicial review on new Ofsted report cards 🗳️ NEU considers strike action over ‘continued underfunding’ ⏸️ Ofsted pauses NPQ inspections for the rest of this academic year Sign up for all stories:
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Keep an eye out on our socials for the launch of Series 3 of Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership, coming soon... 👀
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Last chance to join our Ofsted webinar! 🚨 There’s still time to book your place but spaces are filling fast. Hear directly from Ofsted deputy directors as they explain the key changes in the 2025 framework and take your questions live. Register now: https://t.co/MIRgwJDxe6
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This week’s top sector stories 📰 🏫 Education secretary introduces new minimum attendance expectations ⚖️ Schools to face legal duty to record and report non-disciplinary seclusion to parents ❤️🩹 New report shows staff wellbeing at lowest level since 2019 Sign up for all
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Still have questions about the new Ofsted 2025 framework? Join Ofsted deputy directors Sue Morris-King & Helen Matthews for a live Q&A. ✔️ Understand what’s changing ✔️ Ask Ofsted your questions ✔️ Build confidence for inspection Sign up: https://t.co/MIRgwJDxe6
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This week’s top sector stories 📰 📈 DfE announces 36 new attendance & behaviour hubs 🧪 ‘Triple science entitlement’ sparks concern over teacher shortages 🔍 Ministers launch investigation into rising NEET numbers Sign up for all stories:
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Thank you to all 156 AHT’s who joined me & @TheKeySL for Class 2! Tonight, we explored what it truly means to be operational vs strategic, and how to navigate crisis situations from both perspectives. Looking forward to the final session where @MrsKatieSmith will be joining us!
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The new Ofsted 2025 framework is here - but what does it really mean in practice? Join our free webinar with Ofsted’s deputy directors to get clarity and ask your questions live. 📅 26 Nov | 4.30–5.30pm | Online Sign up: https://t.co/MIRgwJDxe6
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Ofsted is moving from grades to report cards - but what does that actually mean for schools? 📋 Our new blog explains how they’ll work, what they’ll include, and what leaders need to know 👇 https://t.co/oW7cVJ3KMR
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Big change ahead: from November 2025, Ofsted will no longer give schools a single overall grade. Instead, every inspection will end with a detailed report card of your school’s performance – covering...
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Want to know more about what the government's plans for curriculum and assessment are? Get up to speed here 👇 https://t.co/2dwjK39Qoq
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Get up to speed on the planned changes to curriculum and assessment, including a reformed National Curriculum from 2028, removing EBacc performance measures and a new statutory reading test in year 8.
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This week’s top sector stories 📰 📋 DfE has published a major curriculum and assessment review 🔎 Schools will be judged on new enrichment benchmarks during inspections 💷 The government has proposed a teacher pay increase of 6.5% Sign up for all stories:
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Another delay on crypto rules and all eyes are on @SenLummis. Is this about policy… or a generational gap in understanding tech? https://t.co/easJqaldUa
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President Donald Trump came into office promising to bring forth a golden age. He has sought to modernize American industry.
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