Delighted to be with NAHT Northern Ireland members today to celebrate their progress and plan for the future. NAHT

NAHT General Secretary, Paul Whiteman, pays tribute to NAHT members for their commitment to their children, schools, workforce and communities during many difficult months, recognising the benefits of solidarity and unity.

Our #fortheirfuture general election manifesto is now live. naht.org.uk/News/Latest-co…

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Whoever forms the next government must put education at the centre of their plans. Education is not a pressure on the public purse, it’s an essential investment in our children and young people, and of course, the Country’s future! NAHT

It is deeply concerning that education was almost entirely ignored in tonight's TV debate - our children’s future is at stake. All parties must demonstrate they have the ambition to restore education as a national priority #GE2024 #BBCDebate #ElectionDebate #ForTheirFuture

Congratulations to NAHTs own @_Amanda_Martin_ on becoming elected as MP for Portsmouth North. Amanda will be a great MP and a prominent voice for education. NAHT

We’re resetting the relationship between the government and teachers, so we can be partners in the push for better once again. No more silly games. We will treat the workforce, and their trade unions, with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Pleased to have met with Bridget Phillipson today. I left reassured that this is a government ready to properly engage and put education at the centre of progress. I’m sure things will be tough now and then but joint ambition and mutual respect is a very good start NAHT

NAHT supported head teacher Kelly Vaughan in this landmark disability discrimination case against Ofsted. Despite her victory and Ofsted's apology, Paul Whiteman says the case shows how far Ofsted still has to go if it is to truly change. bit.ly/4fx0F7g

Simplistic one-word judgments are harmful and we are pleased the government has taken swift action to remove them. bbc.in/4e2CThE

We welcome the decision to scrap single-word Ofsted judgments and to shift the emphasis to supporting schools to improve where required. But we would have also liked to see the removal of sub-judgments. It is vital these grades do not become proxy measures or given any sort of

Very pleased that the contribution, ideas and innovation of the profession is to be taken seriously through partnership. Co-construction of solutions will bring real benefit to children and young people. NAHT

At ⁦⁦Trades Union Congress⁩ Congress ? Don’t miss the ⁦NAHT⁩ ⁦National Education Union⁩ joint fringe tomorrow lunchtime with ⁦Daniel Kebede⁩ ⁦Paul Whiteman⁩ ⁦Kudsia Batool⁩ 👇

This is what it’s all about. Grassroots organisation and action. The strength of mutual support and the power of collective endeavour. Thank you to all NAHT lay reps, ordinary members standing up for colleagues and education, wherever you are! NAHT

Ofsted asking for parents views on new style school report. Both headteachers leaders ⁦Pepe Di’Iasio⁩ & ⁦Paul Whiteman⁩ are warning it could be worse not better bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Getting ready for NAHT conference 2025. School leaders telling it like it is and campaigning for how it should be. NAHT follow on our website from 3pm.

Our AGS for Organising, representation, bargaining and campaigns rob kelsall briefing our ever growing reps base ahead of conference. A union of its members, by its members and for its members. NAHT

And we’re off! NAHT

East Midlands train back to London. Young man in a bit of turmoil going to miss his probation appointment asks me for help. Got to be honest I’m a bit lost as to what to do. Everyone turns away. Gotta say, the crew on this train have been fabulous. Humanity & patience. Bravo!