Despite best intentions and significant investment, England’s SEND system is failing too many students and their families. To fix it, we need to understand why. Mega-thread summary of my presentation at #FestivalOfEducation today: ↓

Inclusive schools know children 'well, early and often', offer 'coherent and expert targeted support' and see inclusion as a 'strategic and shared responsibility', a report commissioned by the government’s inclusion tsar has found schoolsweek.co.uk/revealed-dfe-t…

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It’s getting exciting…

Well done Ruqayyah. What a fantastic speech.

Tomorrow is a sad day for our school as we say goodbye to one of our governors who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly recently. Although the day will be filled with sadness, I hope it will also be filled with smiles as we celebrate her life and remember all she has done.

📢 A bold ambition from the new government: 🎯 75% of children to reach a good level of development by age 5 by 2028. The Best Start in Life strategy puts early years front and centre, now we need action, funding, and trust in the profession. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686bd62a…

*NEW POST* KS2 Results: who’s included and who isn’t. A look at test participation, calculation of accountability measures and discounting pupils from results. insightinform.co.uk/2025/07/07/key…

Sooo proud of our children for their art work, the staff who have inspired and supported them and my art leader for her work in showcasing this at our first art exhibition…

This is such an important issue and Bridget Phillipson Department for Education need to consider this carefully BEFORE adding to the pressure with unnecessary breakfast club rollout: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

6 years ago I was appointed as the head at Yew Tree. It’s been a busy time since then but am so glad I made the move and am so proud of what we’ve achieved at the school since then. #YewTreeFamily

Our school farm is looking incredible. Our site team have worked so hard, even in the heat, and it’s so close to being finished now. Can’t wait to see the animals in their new enclosures…

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I don’t think it’s just the costs. Any of my staff who have done NPQs in the last couple of years, including myself, have all come away feeling disappointed overall.

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New EYFS Statutory Framework Published. The DFE has just released the updated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory frameworks, with versions for: 👉 Group and school-based providers 👉 Childminders 🗓️ Effective from 1st September 2025 gov.uk/government/pub…

We are looking forward to a fairground experience for our children tomorrow.

When staff are shattered and waiting for the end of term but still put on an incredible week for our children… Take a look at x.com/yewtreesandwell to see the brilliant week the children have had. Thank you Team Yew Tree.

Last get up. It was my absolute pleasure to switch these off now until September! Happy summer (once we are through today!)

A lovely end of term treat with my SLT…