This THURSDAY is the SW Disadvantage Network, 3:30pm, pre reading: “This is not about you” https://t.co/Giq2ulx2wP GOOD NEWS we have @marcrowland73 back with us.. the PP guru. DM for link. @MoreMorrow @cleverly51 @JenBlunden @LunnJon @pdcornish76 @lucy_livings @mgstevenson1

Thank you to @CSTvoice & trust leaders for joining me to talk about how we break down barriers to opportunity. We'll work with trust leaders as partners to drive high and rising standards for all our children, giving young people the support they need to achieve and thrive.

Really great to be back at the South West Trust Leaders Network in Taunton to discuss Achieving and Thriving. Lots to think about after a range of really inspiring inputs. Thank you to @MrDaveBaker for organising and to everyone who presented. @jonpayates @steverollett

Thank you so much for welcoming me to Nailsea School. It was great to meet the Wessex Learning Team, to visit the school, and very much enjoyed the discussion too.

Congratulations to everyone at @VenturersAc for this fabulous achievement! @EducationEACT

Welcome back! Excited about this: Tuesday 24 September 3:30-5pm via Microsoft Teams. A great space to hear about best practice from across our region - and beyond! See you there. @mgstevenson1 @BenDavis1972 @Cabotfederation @stevetay20 @hanstentiford @_sallyjan

From Monday, eligible working parents with children from 9 months can access 15 hours of childcare 👶 New wraparound places are also available to parents with primary school aged children, giving them access to provision from 8am to 6pm. Find out how to claim childcare hours ⬇️

Labour has a sharp focus on driving high & rising standards - finding schools' strengths and where improvement is needed. Headline judgements didn't do that, so we're moving to School Report Cards. A key reform as we deliver on our mission to break down barriers to opportunity.

Pause: before we launch into the new term, to check we are focused on what matters - inspiring lives with choice & opportunity. NEW: https://t.co/T3lYH43ckg @WhiteHorseFed @LisieDavies @SiCowley @mgstevenson1 @lucy_livings @MrDaveBaker @jon_hutchinson_ @edvainker @marcrowland73

A little re-share in case anyone is prepping attendance INSET input. Let's make sure every child returns well in September ❤️ #attendancematters #belonging @mgstevenson1 @hanstentiford @Cabotfederation

Big congratulations to everyone receiving results today. And thank you to all the schools and trusts who have supported along the way. @RG_SouthWest

Congratulations to all students getting results today, and a huge thank you to the incredible teachers & staff who’ve supported you along the way. You’ve shown amazing resilience, overcoming challenges and you should be proud of all you’ve achieved. Well done 🎉 #ResultsDay2024

Congratulations to everyone getting their AS, A level, T Level, and vocational and technical qualification (VTQ) results today! 👏 Need help with what to do if you didn't get the results you hoped for? 👇 https://t.co/eFtbe1EGyB #ResultsDay2024

'When they return to school, we will need to remind our children of all the love they saw this summer and the light that came through the darkness' ❤️‍🩹 @MuftiPatel https://t.co/q8E2A3I0y4

Delighted to welcome @BeckyFrancis7 to the Department as Chair of our Curriculum and Assessment Review. Becky will help us build on the firm foundation of knowledge to ensure every child has an education which is rich and broad, inclusive and innovative.

Getting my feet under the table at @educationgovuk - the department for opportunity. From here, we’ll work to give every child the best start in life, drive high and rising standards and ensure that background is no barrier to getting on in life.

A privilege to welcome @bphillipsonMP as the new Secretary of State for Education today, and to hear her talk so passionately about opportunity and public service.

‘Colleagues take responsibility for enacting the very best provision and to unlock it for all children’. Powerful blog from Dan ahead of the SW disadvantage network this week