National Education Union conference 2025 completed. There are many challenges ahead. But out of many we are one! #Proud2beNEU

There’s old teachers and even older teachers! I would have replied “I don’t like Mondays!” 😂

It amazes me how many people talk lots about education, tell others how to do education or are even paid to speak about education but haven’t or don’t actually work routinely with kids in schools

This morning Julia Waters - sister of Ruth Perry - has told the BBC the Ofsted plans for report cards are not safe - and still carry the risk of shaming. This is days after a senior Ofsted advisor conceded the proposals were too complex. With union opposition- risks unraveling

The National Education Union is a part of a coalition of voices from the education sector and beyond calling on Bridget Phillipson to delay Ofsted’s consultation proposals. It is time for an accountability system that is supportive, effective and fair #AbolishOfsted mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…

Just the annual rant about SATs tests

The government plans to not fully fund any teacher pay rise. This means cuts to jobs, attacks on conditions, and a worse education for the children we teach. Help us fight back. Get ready to vote in our formal postal ballot. Make sure your details are up to date at

Been having an interesting conversation on X earlier with a Rod Mason. Thoughts on the Education stance of Reform as they all over outlets with their ideas this weekend?

Letter from today’s Times

Never a truer word…..

Mental Health Awareness Week may be ending, but that doesn’t mean the conversations should stop. We’re not afraid to talk about suicidal thoughts. Whenever you’re ready, we’re here to listen – any time, any day. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

I wonder what my school will get rid of? A TA post, some IT for school?

Thoughts? leeds-live.co.uk/news/uk-world-…

The government has been urged to review national tests after a poll showed that most teachers don't think KS2 Sats provide useful data to help students starting secondary school tes.com/magazine/news/…

BIG WIN 🎉 Over half a million more children will get a hot meal at school. Long overdue and a fantastic step in the right direction – though we will keep on campaigning for. #FreeSchoolMealsForAll so no child is left behind bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Alex Armstrong You do realise that non ‘white British’ includes entirely integrated second generation Black British people, white Irish people, white second generation Europeans etc. it’s not a measure of integration - how do you integrate away your skin colour.

Appointing Dame Christine Gilbert as chair of Ofsted - expected to be confirmed later today - an interesting move. Could increase confidence in process and is also a very definite move to shake up thinking at the inspectorate.

Sunday evening. A very different Sunday from last week. Tired and have 6 weeks to recharge. But some stuff to do next week first. Happy holidays to those who have finished.

6 weeks off in summer is great. Retweet this to annoy someone who really begrudges all that time off teachers get.