Too often, teachers lack clarity about what feedback is, while 'lethal mutations' can blunt the impact of our strategies. In this free 7-page pdf download, Robbie Burns presents a comprehensive whole-school model of #feedback with practical tips & advice: buff.ly/3Ue5Y26

Last week we also published our Reception Improvement Offer - a one-stop place where all our DfE support is listed gov.uk/government/pub… #eyfs #earlyyears #reception

Early Years Evidence in Action - 50% of young children use live streaming apps; 'strikingly low' quality of talk in preschools and more! Issue #13 thank you ⁦Julian Grenier CBE⁩ for this issue that highlights current EY discussions. linkedin.com/pulse/early-ye…

🏗️ Scaffolding Think, Pair, Share can help facilitate deep discussions and drive thinking from ALL students. This handy resource is designed to help students master the WHAT, WHY, and HOW of the process. 👊 Support my work by tapping REPOST and grab a FREE high-quality copy

Every year since becoming a head I've asked all staff to do a 360 analysis on me. I've always had a decent return and it's always proven time well spent. The lovely comments lift / ensure we are still on track & the feedback challenges areas that still need work or not working

The 150 page writing framework, providing guidance on teaching writing to EYFS & primary, has been published today by Department for Education gov.uk/government/pub… #Writing #primarycurriculum #primaryschools #edutwitter #curriculum

Join us for two free afternoons of clarity, insight, and leadership support Ready to Lead: 27–28 August, 12–4 pm Open to all school leaders Book your place now: #eduleadership #KCSIE #schoolCPD headteacher-chat.link/newterm-live

The draft KCSIE 2025 is here. We’ve created a clear summary of the key updates to help school leaders feel confident and ready for implementation. Read the blog for everything you need to know: headteacher-chat.link/kcsie-2025 #KCSIE2025 #safeguarding #schoolleadership

My final Friday Dance!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ itv.com/watch/news/hea…

What does it take to live for 100 years? These are the surprising predictors of a long, healthy life: t.ted.com/8njlfpI

Today Ofsted published its new inspection framework and toolkit for education providers. Delighted to see multiple specific references to young carers in the toolkit (which helps explain what Inspectors will be looking for) in both the inclusion and attendance sections (1)

Our Reception children have been exploring mark-making using tel he artist ‘Kandinsky’ as a stimulus. They have been so engaged in painting with increasing control.

Headteacher Update's Autumn Edition is out now: 48 pages of in-depth, research-based & expert best practice relevant to primary school leadership & teaching, including our latest seven-page Best Practice Focus which focuses on effective subject leadership buff.ly/sJ3KjWz

Watch our education inspection framework webinars on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/playlist?list=… We have dedicated sessions for: - early years providers - schools - further education and skills providers - initial teacher education providers

New publication now live 📢 Written by the Early Childhood Maths Group, this resource explores how to nurture early mathematical thinking through play and developmentally-appropriate practice. 📄 Download: early-years-reviews.com/_files/ugd/c87… Please share. #EYFS #PlayMatters #EarlyMaths

All of Ofsted's training materials are being made freely available. No secrets, imagined or real. It also means training for sale is based on what anyone can read/watch. Don't be duped into spending. Inspector training videos | GoToStage.com share.google/FHUKGrjD64gBPG…

From November, we will invite providers to put forward an individual to act as a nominee, to assist communication throughout inspection, supporting leaders' workload and well-being. You can watch our nominee training videos on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Since September, we’ve carried out pilot inspections in 115 schools and carefully reviewed the findings. In our latest blog, Lee Owston, National Director for Education, outlines what we’ve heard and the steps we're taking. Read it here ⬇️ educationinspection.blog.gov.uk/2025/11/05/our…

The 2026 #TesAwards are open and I’m happy to announce that I’ve been invited to be a judge for the 5th year running. If you know someone who’s worthy of recognition or your school is doing great things…enter! tes.com/schools-awards…

A deliberate seating plan strengthens attention, participation and assessment. It’s classroom architecture — not admin. Here are 18 reasons! bit.ly/4rjMirD