Shockingly, only 1 in 4 disabled children in the UK say they take part in regular sport and PE. 14 year old Bly Twomey is calling for change for every disabled child in the country by making the Equal Play sign with her arms. #EqualPlay 🟰 #ParalympicsGB

Above all, Department for Education knows from its own international research there is no correlation between high performance education systems and high stakes inspections. So the reasons for deep reform of Ofsted are perfectly clear. A great start this week: a long road ahead.

“It’s especially devastating when we reflect on Afghan women’s rights a century ago. They obtained the right to vote a year before women in the United States in 1919.” I write for The Juggernaut:

❤️To everyone in Birmingham ❤️I’m delighted to let you know that the UoB School of Ed is hosting the launch of this amazing new book which is a tribute to Sir Tim Brighouse’s legacy. 1st Oct 6:30pm on campus You are all cordially invited. Sign up here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-birmingh…

Such a night, such a Birmingham night. Teaching my masters students on campus in Edgbaston about Trojan quick Otto pizza in the JQ and world class jazz at the Jam House. I’m buzzing 😍

🛎️ Yes, absolutely. Schools are the best placed here. Sports and performing arts the best vehicles to bring young people together across the towns and cities. In reality, we have so many young people who never leave their postcode. It locks in division. theguardian.com/world/2024/sep…

🔎 Here’s my piece in The Conversation on the benefits of school report cards as part of a new Ofsted inspection framework. Lots of positive international research evidence out there. Will Ofsted be bold and go with what parents are asking for here? theconversation.com/ofsted-report-…

Prof Colin Diamond CBE 🇺🇦🌹🇪🇺🇮🇪 Absolutely. Those complaining about VAT on independent schools need to reflect on this.

Friday night shaping up well: fire, curry and lager 🔥 🍛 🍺 🌟

That was a night of fire and an early morning of ice 🔥🧊 (but only on the windscreen). The water was a sumptuous 26 degrees. Just a bit nippy getting in and out 🥶 🤣 Wivey Pool ❤️❤️

‘The school head who swears by a total phone ban’ Many schools have this more-or-less. An issue of serious importance for families, governors and leaders. What is the place of phones in schools and where are the lines in the sand for different age groups? theguardian.com/education/2024…

Prof Colin Diamond CBE 🇺🇦🌹🇪🇺🇮🇪 A friend who is an 'old girl' from a private school in England, showed me the A level results/University placement from the school magazine. Ninety % plus going up to Ox/Cam with results of less than top scores. Even she said that the system is very unfair.

St Pauls, at the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, looking magnificent this afternoon My Jewellery Quarter

The BBC political editor (260K pa) thinks it's a story that the Downing Street chief of staff (170K pa) earns more than the PM (167Kpa). Welcome to political journalism! PS Laura Kuenssberg is on 325K, Nick Robinson 340K and Fiona Bruce even more. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

“By pushing six-year-olds into a more formalised school setting, we risk losing the essential play-based methods that have been shown to foster children’s development.” theguardian.com/world/2024/sep…

600 participants will join for tomorrow’s webinar ! 👏 Come and join the debate -AI friend or foe in the English Curriculum & assessment👇🏽sign up for what promises to be a stimulating hour ! Scott Hayden #FE English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. Chartered College of Teaching Matt jessop The Day - Find your voice Prof Colin Diamond CBE 🇺🇦🌹🇪🇺🇮🇪 Prof Becky Francis

Ofsted report cards could give parents the information they actually want about schools Professor Colin Diamond Prof Colin Diamond CBE 🇺🇦🌹🇪🇺🇮🇪 discusses how Ofsted's move to replace single-word school judgments with report cards by 2025 for The Conversation ⬇️. theconversation.com/ofsted-report-…