The BAMEed Network

Charity working to ensure visible diversity in education. ALL humans invited to network, to gain support & advice. Find your regional network now! #BAMEed

[The BAMEed Network @BAMEedNetwork]

Our first conference was 4 years ago. @BAMEedNetwork was officially born. We started the hashtag #BAMEed. We created version 1 of our website. https://t.co/opQnOcTaRe
And we met for the first time too! 17,000 followers now&lots of impact. THREAD...

[Rehana ریحانہ فیصل 🍉 @RehanaFaisalH]

We are going to hear a lot about “two-tier” justice over the coming days.

So here’s a reminder of what it looks like:

(Data from MoJ, 2024, giving the mean average length of immediate custodial sentences (in months) for more serious offences)

[Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon]

This month marks Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month.

Despite facing discrimination in many areas of life, our Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities have long contributed to life in our capital and today we celebrate that rich legacy.

[Chiltern Teaching School @ChilternTSH]

THE COUNTDOWN IS OVER | ‘Increasing Diversity in ITT’ is now live.

We are delighted to invite colleagues from across the sector to access this FREE online training programme. Hosted on the MyPD platform, these modules provide the evidence-informed tools and frameworks necessary to strengthen recruitment, retention, and assessment practices.

💻 Begin the course here: https://t.co/Ec1ehBtgK7

@Being_Luminary @CharteredColl @ChilternLT @mission44 @unleashing_me @msybibi @AnaisJ_CTSH

#NowLive #Mission44 #TeacherTraining #InclusiveEducation #DEI

[Chiltern Teaching School @ChilternTSH]

Huge news! 🚨

We are incredibly proud to see our CPD & Inclusion Lead @TeachLeadAAli featured on the @educationgovuk blog!

👉 Please take a moment to read, celebrate, and share his blog: 🔗 https://t.co/fQv2X3DsCW

#EdTwitter #FlexibleLeadership #Inclusion #SchoolLeadership #RepresentationMatters #AmjadAli

[Amjad Ali @TryThisTeaching]

Excellent Blog Post here- about Racial Literacy-

‘Teachers must recognise how racial inequality manifests, and develop the skills to connect their local curriculum with the wider world.’

https://t.co/JRRZzblSJf

[Amjad Ali @TryThisTeaching]

EARLY BIRD tickets!!

Shhhhhhhh we havnt advertised this yet but I’ve sneakily arranged some early bird tickets for @ChilternLT Summer Conference this year! 30/6/26 in Luton.

https://t.co/Bqaa943GXN

3 keynote speakers. 6 workshops.
Hosted by me, enabling reflection!
Come?

@unleashing_me @LorraineHughe20 @AJRAllModCons @mradamkohlbeck @msybibi @HughesHaili @lamb_heart_tea @SCottinghatt @WomenEd @MissEmmaTurner @GYP_UK @MsMcGivern @ChilternTSH @Yorkshire_Steve

[Amjad Ali @TryThisTeaching]

We often talk about flexible working in education.

But usually we mean part time roles.

What if the bigger conversation is actually about something else…

Flexibility in how we build careers in the profession?

For nearly 10 years I’ve worked as a part time senior leader while building work through @TryThisTeaching & @BAMEedNetwork

Inspired by conversations from people like Charlotte Lockhart (4 Day Week), Emma Shepherd, Flexible Teacher Talent & Zahara Chowdhury’s Schools Should Be podcast…

I wrote a blog exploring flexible leadership and career pathways in education.

Read https://t.co/r6gMl21kCG

[Amjad Ali @TryThisTeaching]

Check out the upcoming events from @BAMEedNetwork @BameedWales - here- https://t.co/N2wSzChndZ
Keep up to date!

[Amjad Ali @TryThisTeaching]

Check out the latest news from @BAMEedNetwork - lots going on- https://t.co/M1QcVSe1fH
Super proud! @BameedWales

[Amjad Ali @TryThisTeaching]

Half term. The holy grail (see what I did there!) of the school calendar.

And yet… how many of us reach it absolutely crawling?

There is something deeply ironic about education. We spend our days talking about growth, reflection and development. Then we hit a break and fill it with catch up, inbox zero, policy tweaks and ten tabs open on curriculum models.

I have been guilty of that more times than I care to admit.

Here is what I am learning about breaks.

They are not just pauses. They are recalibration points.

Resetting is not laziness. It is leadership.

Recalibrating is not indulgent. It is strategic.

When I slow down properly, three things happen.

First, perspective returns. The issue that felt urgent on Thursday afternoon often shrinks by Monday morning. Cognitive load drops. Emotion settles. You start to see patterns rather than incidents.

Second, identity re anchors. You remember you are not just a teacher, a leader, a SENDCo, a keynote speaker. You are a human being with relationships, health, faith, hobbies and a body that needs sleep.

Third, clarity sharpens. You can ask better questions. What actually moved the needle this half term? What was noise? What do I need to try, refine or ditch next?

The best leaders I know build in deliberate resets. They read. They walk. They pray. They switch off notifications. They review their diary and ask whether it reflects their values.

This is not about productivity hacks.

It is about sustainability.

Schools do not need burnt out heroes. They need reflective professionals who can think clearly and act deliberately.

So this break, resist the temptation to simply survive it.

Reset your mind.

Recalibrate your priorities.

Return sharper.

Needed for some. Beneficial for all.

[Amjad Ali @TryThisTeaching]

Trustees meeting today @BAMEedNetwork Reflecting on impact, challenging ourselves on next steps, and shaping new plans to strengthen representation in education. Purpose, honesty, momentum. Next chapter loading.

https://t.co/H74ivf2CHk

#BAMEed #EquityInEducation #Representation

[Amjad Ali @TryThisTeaching]

Hi! My name’s Amjad Ali- I am teacher, senior leader; a central team member of @ChilternLT a qualified SENDCo and keynote speaker.
I am a trustee and cofounder of @BAMEedNetwork and @TryThisTeaching - check out my free toolkit https://t.co/fGoFVofWR5
What about you?

[The BAMEed Network @BAMEedNetwork]

We are currently still working on our website upgrade! Things are in motion. Apologies for the delay!

[Amjad Ali @TryThisTeaching]

When you’re organising your next conference on inclusion and belonging, can you make sure that you include at least a visible representation of the teaching workforce in your speakers list and also you make some of them feel like they belong at that event too?

[Amjad Ali @TryThisTeaching]

Shout out to two of @BAMEedNetwork trustees. Domini and Frances for their awards! https://t.co/fA9DF68jGM
We are very proud!

[Amjad Ali @TryThisTeaching]

You know how much joy it’s giving me just using the search terms “BAMEED CONFERENCE” to see all the tweets, the images and thousands who have connected, attended, delivered and become interested.
At times when you think am I doing enough, are we doing enough that’s helped. @BAMEedNetwork

[Amjad Ali @TryThisTeaching]

Well this has got EVEN more exciting!!!
As guess what…

@unleashing_me and me will be available as a double act!

Get in touch if you’d like us BOTH!!

Pls rt and share!

[Amjad Ali @TryThisTeaching]

Here’s some leadership suggestions to help with “inclusion” in school…

[Amjad Ali @TryThisTeaching]

What do you think? Thank you @HecticTeacher for wacking this together for me!

[Amjad Ali @TryThisTeaching]

We CONTINUE to work on our aims at @BAMEedNetwork - check out our website- https://t.co/yoXLnIcrwj
Fully updated with upcoming events! Pls share!