From the devisers of the Headteacher Heart Health Programme Maria Brosnan & Carla Stanton (2021) "Whilst it is clear that heads are experiencing extreme & sustained pressure, it is critical that they receive the support they need NOW, or there is a real risk & associated.." 1/2

"..costs of increased sickness, absence, burnout, or large numbers leaving the profession, adding to the already heavy burden of recruitment & retention. There has never been a more urgent need to support headteacher health & wellbeing." Cited in: amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Belief-… 2/2

"The NAHT & 👩‍🏫 Education Support 👨‍🏫 (2024) have published a practical wellbeing toolkit for school leaders called 'How to maintain a healthy mind & culture during periods of challenge'. It includes exercises, tools & advice on how to develop healthy habits to support heads' own.." 1/2

"Former heads Suneta Bagri & Steve Waters run the Teach Well Toolkit (teachwelltoolkit.com). Steve says: 'In my experience of supporting schools to build a culture of mental wellbeing, most schools do care about staff mental health...' " Suneta Bagri Steve Waters FCCT 1/2

With respect to accountability, there is the strong need for "a set of agreed beliefs & principles which ensure governors diligently fulfil their role, both individually & corporately." Andrew Morrish & the Headrest team in amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Belief-… @JohnCattEd

If you're calling someone out on the importance of fact-checking, you should have a firm grasp on the facts yourself. This is completely untrue and reflects Ofsted’s ongoing attempts to reset the narrative around the Caversham Primary inspection…

"Inspection should not be about judgement, failure & condemnation, but about a constructive & helpful dialogue." NAHT, 2024. Cited in amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Belief-…, Andrew Morrish Headrest @JohnCattEd

Yep, obscene says I.

Edmund Barnett-Ward It’s long but a heartfelt read. Very clearly laid out & patiently explained. Headrest are also responding today. As experienced HTs we understand the pain experienced. We take so many calls from distressed heads following Ofsted Inspections & it’s only getting worse!

This fantastic thread completely demolishes the hollow numbers behind Ofsted's hubristic defence of the accountability status quo. As Epictetus said; "It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows."

A reminder that as we rarely post on here now, you can find us instead on Bluesky. You’ll then be able to read later today our joint statement with Heads' Roundtable opposing the peerage of former HMCI Amanda Spielman. There’s a letter for you to download and send as well.

The reported nomination of ex-Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman for the House of Lords is ‘inappropriate’ and ‘insensitive’, Heads' Roundtable and Headrest tell the appointments commission tes.com/magazine/news/…

Both Headrest and Heads' Roundtable have written jointly to the appointments commission making clear our disappointment. A copy has also gone to the PM. Download the letter to send as well. headrestuk.co.uk/blog/dear-secr…

Clearly widespread anger about my story on Amanda Spielman’s nomination for a peerage. Headrest & Heads Roundtable have written a “vehement” letter of opposition for others to co-sign here. headrestuk.co.uk/blog/dear-secr…

For anyone inclined to express their opposition to Amanda Spielman’s peerage, you can follow this link to download a nicely formatted copy of the letter which you can then email to Baroness Deech, chair of the appointments commission. headrestuk.co.uk/blog/dear-secr…

Thank you The University of Sheffield for a great day. A very proud dad.