Oh goodness - my childhood right there!

Schools had been badly let down by repeated Covid failures. But government wanted to repair relations with a 'massive' recovery package Instead, schools got a colossal Covid catch-up crash. Chapter 8 of our special edition: buff.ly/3zdAceF

This is so true. Dr Haili Hughes FRSA and I have interviewed lots of teachers for our book on retention and it comes up over and over - a deep sense of purpose keeps teachers in the profession and is a source of incredible pride.

Interesting!

An excellent interview - right that Keziah caroline barlow point out the need for a combination of challenge and collaboration to move the sector forward positively, with school leaders at table in decision-making.

Looking forward to chatting about all things CPD!

If you're heading to Liverpool this weekend make sure this 'in conversation' event with Bridget Phillipson is in your diary for Monday at 7pm. And it's at the Beatles museum! Look forward to seeing you there.

‘A curriculum should not only equip students with knowledge but also use this to nurture their ability to thrive as individuals in society’ - a great piece by ⁦Steve Rollett⁩, rich in hope and aspiration. schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-rev…

This will be of interest Trust CPD Leads - how do we scan the horizon?

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I’m right on this one - it’s an exceptionally good book! Look out for it 👀

Thank God the British public haven’t totally lost their minds. Michael Chiles 🌍 how is this even a question 😂

Exclusive: Metro mayors are ’well positioned to have oversight’ of education in their areas, says trust CEO Jonny Uttley 🇺🇦 as mayors call for more school oversight tes.com/magazine/news/…

Fantastic to see school leaders thinking hard about retaining teachers and finding innovative solutions. Teachers in England offered lie-ins to make job more appealing | Teaching | The Guardian theguardian.com/education/2024…

Delighted to see the lovely Sam Twiselton OBE on this list. Talented, humble, and passionate about improving the sector. Very well deserved.

Feel very privileged to be joining this course, can’t wait to get started!

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The rat update no one asked for or wanted: it turns out the rat has been living inside the washing machine since July, in a nest constructed of the machine’s lining, and has sustained itself on the cat’s food. On my way to burn the house down imminently.

Love her!