It is surely known by all with a ‘deep rich knowledge’ of the subject that to propose a one day training session is a wholly *inadequate* solution to systematic problems. The irony of this is not lost. There must now be a clarity to finally #pauseofsted and prevent further harm.

So today we have fog in Qatar - but it is still warm (relatively speaking)

Pausing Ofsted - a🧵Yesterday Geoff Barton & Paul Whiteman wrote to SoS and HMCI asking for a pause to inspections. Not, importantly, an indefinite pause. But a pause to reflect and review on last week's verdict

So proud to be part of this amazing school with colleagues, children and parents who all live out our DC values and strive for excellence everyday ..... it's the journey not the destination that counts!

Today we met Bridget Phillipson again exploring education policy ideas. Good discussion with active listening to school leaders' thoughts & experiences. @AlisonMPeacock also joined to discuss the role of Chartered College of Teaching building #respectfortheprofession. #hope #change #purpose

Today, Doha College is Celebrating International Education Day! "Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility." -UNESCO #Education_Is_Everyones_Responsibility #DohaCollege #Qatar #Doha وزارة التربية والتعليم والتعليم العالي

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary travelling back from the Heads' Roundtable conference up in York at John Tomsett 's old school with Jon Chaloner Tom Sherrington Duncan Vic Goddard @WSU_Albion Ros McMullen David Whitaker where I also met Stephen Tierney FRSA FCCT

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So privileged to speak about being a woman in leadership with Claire king from The International Schools Network - ISN ..... how do we lean in to lift one another up?

Exactly this .....

Summary of my presentation at the Directors of Improvement conference today. (Strap in, it's a bit of a beast) ↓

Simply brilliantly put .....

This week, we came together to celebrate the graduation of our Year 6 students, marking a significant milestone in their lives. Their time at Primary was nothing short of extraordinary. We wish them the very best on the next step of their journey to Secondary!