100 percent this ⬇️

Ofsted Oliver says Ofsted will 'back' schools 'in upholding high standards of behaviour...backing head teachers to enforce rules and routines, because it is neither inclusive nor acceptable to acquiesce to the unacceptable behaviour of one pupil at the expense of the other children'

Ofsted 'The most inclusive schools have the calmest classrooms where all children feel safe,' says Oliver

"It’s about moving our school system from good to great for everyone." Chief Inspector Sir Martyn Oliver spoke about our reforms, inclusion, and going beyond data at the Confederation of School Trusts annual conference earlier today. Read his speech ⬇️ gov.uk/government/spe…

Absolutely correct. Very grateful this is being acknowledged. I am glad someone senior is brave enough to say it.

💯 and thanks for being brave enough to state this

Great insight into what 'disadvantaged' means Spoiler: it's a bit muddied

100% agree

Let's pick 100 random students with toilet passes £50 to a charity of your choice says that 90 of them could sit through a film in the cinema without going to the toilet

I’ve started to mentally track what I call brand alignment which members of staff naturally embody our school’s values and which might need guidance. Who embodies our ethos effortlessly? Who could have the biggest ripple effect if aligned fully? open.substack.com/pub/lynseywhit…

Yet another Sunday morning thought provoking read. Lynsey White's articles always make me pause and reflect 💛 'The connection is emotional, not transactional' 🤩 Get that brand alignment spreadsheet created! 😆

If you are still in school this week make a plan. Identify the students who will struggle the most. Support them. Be proactive not reactive. Most of all be calm. Your calm is contagious. They are always watching, always taking your lead 💛 #OctoberHalfTermCountdown

Can excellence survive its own success? True leadership is creating the conditions for others to succeed long after you’re gone.” open.substack.com/pub/lynseywhit…

A fantastic post and great article to read. The line is the line, and we must hold it. I spoke to a group of Year 10s this during the week, and it was really interesting to hear they support the idea. Time to #MakeitCount.

I've led a white working class, coastal, secondary modern, from special measures to outstanding. 1st phase was heavily focussed on culture/behaviour, where uniform is central. Turnaround Heads know how pivotal this is.We provided free uniform items. ⬇️will have an adverse impact

Another great one from Lynsey White on attendance 'energy over everything' substack.com/home/post/p-17… #attendance

I’ve recently asked my team: Are you with me on this? Are you willing to show the same relentless belief and persistence I do? Energy over everything. open.substack.com/pub/lynseywhit…

Another great blog on attendance

We all have blind spots. The system speaks softly to power and loudly to poverty. open.substack.com/pub/lynseywhit…