"Here in the UK, if any difference is to be made to school performance, it is clear that social policy rather than educational policy needs the most attention": interesting international insights from Lancaster University: buff.ly/2JrhRyH

Thanks to Laura McInerney and her wise counsel this week. She gave me a brilliant book and the last page might be useful to you right now @TheHopefulHT Thoughts on navigating a crisis:

Excerpt from #TheInnerLevel on childhood chances which ought to be read by everyone in education! #BAMEedConf18. #LGBTEd #WomenEd theguardian.com/books/2018/jun…

As always interesting to consider this in a fast changing landscape x.com/Robt_Hill/stat…

Spot on as ever!

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Heading down to London (almost in my usual seat!) for a full day tomorrow of @TeachSchCouncil meetings with the Council & Department for Education Always inspiring, often challenging, never dull!! Bring it on!

@Robt_Hill Damian Hinds Interesting question @Robt_Hill I suspect much of the announcement this morning was political legacy stuff and won’t amount to significant changes in school provision in reality.

"Don't spend money on grammars when the arts are being wrecked": a powerful The Guardian editorial on where the government's' educational priorities should lie: buff.ly/2rD0z6R

Well, I've had a sneak preview of Tom Rees book on leadership with great graphics from Елена Трофимова And boy are you in for a treat. Marvellous insights and anecdotes from Simon Smith Pete Hall Jones🧡💙 Andy Buck amongst others amazon.co.uk/Wholesome-Lead… @JohnCattEd

"In a world where success is measured by what you can buy, many children feel left out or shut out. Music is inclusive. Music works across culture, across class, across language": a powerful letter from past winners of BBC Young Musician: buff.ly/2wzHV5r

As Mayor, I want London to be a shining light in the fight for gender equality. This week City Hall launched ‘Our Time: Supporting Future Leaders’, our new initiative to help break down barriers holding high-potential women back. theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/m…

Delighted to launch think piece Andrew Warren ‘Where next for the self-improving school system?’ Getting System Governance Right Nick MacKenzie @BJEducationLaw @FASNAvoice tscouncil.org.uk/where-next-for…

@TeachSchCouncil Andrew Warren Nick MacKenzie @BJEducationLaw @FASNAvoice Gill Robinson OBE FCCT MA Lesley Curtis WM School Led Conf Mr Chris Wheatley OBE Teresa Tunnadine CBE Simon Cowley Interesting but surprised not to see planned partnership with Research Schools Network EEF to promote use of evidence in our collective endeavours.

My week on Twitter 🎉: 5 Mentions, 9.2K Mention Reach, 17 Likes, 4 Retweets, 3.64K Retweet Reach. See yours with sumall.com/performancetwe…

Delighted to launch think piece with Leora Cruddas CBE "Where next for the self-improving system?" Getting System Governance Right. An honest contribution to the direction of travel. tscouncil.org.uk/where-next-for…

Its been such a pleasure working with you Andrew Warren on this think piece. x.com/AndrewWarrenUK…

Nick MacKenzie @TeachSchCouncil Andrew Warren @BJEducationLaw @FASNAvoice Gill Robinson OBE FCCT MA Lesley Curtis WM School Led Conf Mr Chris Wheatley OBE Teresa Tunnadine CBE Simon Cowley Research Schools Network EEF I agree. TSAs are key enablers but there are others worth highlighting. Maths Hubs, HEIs, Research Schools to name a significant few. TSAs have always worked with others but system continues to add capacity and expertise. Evidence matters.