"I can testify as a former headteacher that one of my main roles was to make sense of, ignore, work around or push back on a lot of pointless or damaging diktats from central government. On startlingly rare occasions, there was policy that added value." Interesting piece

We are beyond proud of our very own Reuben Moore today who is at Windor Castle to receive his MBE for services to education! NIoT’s CEO Melanie Renowden said ‘everyone National Institute of Teaching is very proud of Reuben Moore and delighted that his life-long commitment to teaching has

A brilliant profile of Rebecca Boomer-Clark. Someone who I’m fortunate to learn from and be challenged by. tes.com/magazine/leade…

I’d also have liked to see a key recommendation that was missed: schools need more training to create better behaviour cultures. In schools with great routines, systems, dignity and safety, exclusions reduce dramatically. You won’t improve behaviour nationally by only focussing

Why would you not join us (and encourage everyone you know to) for this FREE and ONLINE TeachMeet??? 8 great speakers, 60 minutes = loads of practical takeaways! Still time to register. Link below. Trust CPD Leads Nikki Sullivan Chief Executive Officer Shirley Watson Laura Senior

Thinking about the mental model my ECT is grappling with: notes vs ppt. Intrigued by Jo Facer’s idea to create two page notes. Jon Field shows how this might work in Science. Anyone else tried this simplicity?

Tomorrow evening! Get ready to listen to a special TTR podcast with Dr. Kathryn Taylor EdD FCCT interviewing Jo Facer about the researchED guide to professional development - released tomorrow evening at 7.30pm on all podcast platforms :) John Catt Educational from Hachette Learning

Really excited to begin my new position as Associate Assistant Principal for Personal Development. Any excuse to buy some new edu books and I’ve wanted these by Jo Facer for ages - Simplicity Rules is one of my all time favourites. Any other recommendations?

I really enjoyed interviewing Jo Facer about The researchED Guide to Professional Development Teachers Talk Radio John Catt Educational from Hachette Learning Listen back here: ttradio.org/listenback/epi…

I really enjoyed this short video from Peps on alignment - especially great to hear the wisdom of serving school leaders Jennifer Barker and Jon Gilbert, @jgprofdev.bsky.social on Bluesky youtube.com/watch?v=L-1BqY…

TTR Weekly Update is out! (subscribe to this on the TTR homepage ttradio.org), this one features Toddle Jo Facer John Catt Educational from Hachette Learning @BrentPoland1 Christopher Vowles Dr. Kathryn Taylor EdD FCCT OCR Maths and more! ttradio.org/so/24PDzF1kQ?l…

📚 The researchED Guide to Professional Development – Edited by Jo Facer , co-written by (Head of Psychological Reseach) Rob Nash , (Research Fellow)Lydia Lymperis , Georgina Hudson, and (Executive Director) Reuben Moore. 👉 Read more buff.ly/3NoSrBg

📚 Leadership Rules by Jo Facer (Head of NPQs) – Essential insights for school leaders at all levels. 👉 Read more buff.ly/3ZGIWDf

Some news: Alongside my (amazing) co-authors Erica Woolway & Colleen Driggs I've just finished a new book, "The TLAC Guide to the Science of Reading." Here's a bit more about it:

An absolute privilege to virtually pop into Inspiration Teaching School Hub 's National Institute of Teaching NPQLBC Day 3 this morning. Astonishing facilitator sharing her live, in-school expertise with such dedicated and enthusiastic colleagues.

I am quoted in this article on the promises and pitfalls of AI in education. theguardian.com/education/2025…

This is an excellent appointment. Literally can't think of anyone better. Congratulations to Ofsted and to Mufti Hamid.

What an incredibly inspiring approach to leadership from Cathie Paine CBE tes.com/magazine/leade…

In the new episode of Trust: The CST Podcast, Tiffany Beck OBE (PLMR) is joined by Leora Cruddas CBE and Hilary Spencer (Ambition Institute) to discuss the strategic potential of professional development. Listen now: twp.ai/4ioMc2

researchED National Conference 2025, Sept 6th, London. New speakers announced every day this week. Next up: the amazing Kevin McLaughlin and Jo Facer ! Tickets in link below. #rED25 Discounts for groups