Ged Rae 🏳️‍🌈

Proud to be Trust Executive Principal. NPQEL. Mainly education, leadership, running and football. Views here are my own.

[SPFL Mediawatch @SPFLWatch]

Tennent’s Lager have just released their World Cup advert today.

Feels like the hype train is really coming together.

[ℙ𝕒𝕦𝕝 𝕂. 𝔸𝕚𝕟𝕤𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕙 𝔽ℂℂ𝕋 𝕃𝕃𝔼 @pkainsworth]

Delighted to host the amazing @Thinkingschool2 Kulvarn Atwal discussing fostering a shared purpose on my new podcast. Listen here⬇️
https://t.co/rgA3OAERu6

[Peps @PepsMccrea]

🚨New paper released today:

10 Common SEN Mis(Interventions)—An Evidence Summary

https://t.co/8lQNH00Co4

Supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is a vital and growing challenge for schools. But it’s not straightforward. Learning is complex, marketing claims are confident, and the evidence is often hard to access. As a result, we can sometimes end up adopting approaches which are less effective than we initially think.

For some, this may well be uncomfortable reading. As a profession, many of us have put time, effort and belief into these things, and lots will have seen students who looked like they were getting something from it. However, it’s essential that we temper our intuition with evidence, because ultimately: our most vulnerable students deserve it.

This new paper co-authored with @Barker_J is an attempt to raise the visibility of the best available evidence around several commonly used SEN interventions. For each, we provide an overview of what the research says, offer a more informed approach, and provide a suite of rigorous links to help you get started.

We hope it will serve as a useful resource and over time: push us to be even more 'evidence demanding' as a profession.

As ever, let me know what you think. If you have pushes or suggestions for how this paper could be better, hit reply and give it to me straight.

👊

[ℙ𝕒𝕦𝕝 𝕂. 𝔸𝕚𝕟𝕤𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕙 𝔽ℂℂ𝕋 𝕃𝕃𝔼 @pkainsworth]

New mini podcast - Reflecting on Step 1: What Anthony Benedict Teaches Us About Building One Vision
🎧 https://t.co/lCBzgJVYXp

[ℙ𝕒𝕦𝕝 𝕂. 𝔸𝕚𝕟𝕤𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕙 𝔽ℂℂ𝕋 𝕃𝕃𝔼 @pkainsworth]

🎧 A reflection on Building One Vision drops tomorrow… listen out for it. ⬇️🙏🏻

[Mark McCourt @EmathsUK]

Would you like to work in a Trust where Principals are equal partners in leading the MAT?

Where Principals are trusted, respected & have autonomy?

Where we all work together for the greater good?

We’re recruiting now for a Principal at one of our primary schools. Join us!

[ℙ𝕒𝕦𝕝 𝕂. 𝔸𝕚𝕟𝕤𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕙 𝔽ℂℂ𝕋 𝕃𝕃𝔼 @pkainsworth]

It’s here… the first episode of the Nine Steps to Headship. Listen to Anthony Benedict’s thoughts on building a vision across schools. https://t.co/se05XfASaa

[Lewis Taylor @MrTaylorIT]

A fantastic opportunity to join our team, work in a calm, purposeful environment and make a real difference to the lives of our young people! Get in touch for a chat/or to come and visit us! #thesuttonway

[Sutton Comm Academy @SuttonAcademy]

Work Experience Launch for Year 9
We’re excited to announce that work experience has now launched for our Year 9 students, as they prepare for Year 10.
Dates: Monday 16 November – Friday 20 November
Parents and carers should look out for a letter coming home shortly with full details, key dates, and helpful advice on supporting students to secure a placement.
We look forward to seeing our students take this exciting next step! #SCACareers #thesuttonway #workexperience

[Sutton Comm Academy @SuttonAcademy]

We’re proud to be recognised once again for our work on attendance - an award that reflects the commitment of our entire community! It’s encouraging to see the strong progress we’re making together, and we’re excited to keep building on this momentum! #AttendanceMatters #CommunitySuccess #MakingProgress #Education #Teamwork #thesuttonway

[Sutton Comm Academy @SuttonAcademy]

🚀 We’re Hiring: Head of Science / Director of Science 🚀

Are you an exceptional Science leader ready to shape the future of STEM education? A forward-thinking academy is seeking an inspiring Head of Science / Director of Science to lead, innovate, and drive outstanding outcomes across the department.

🔬 The Role
You’ll take strategic ownership of the Science faculty, leading a team of passionate educators to deliver a dynamic, high-impact curriculum. This is a pivotal leadership position with the opportunity to influence whole-school improvement and student achievement at every level.

🌟 What We’re Looking For
- A proven leader within Science education
- Strong track record of raising attainment and delivering results
- Passion for curriculum innovation and staff development
- Ability to inspire both students and colleagues

💡 Why Apply?
- Join a high-performing, ambitious academy
- Play a key role in shaping the future of Science education
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership career and make a real impact, I’d love to hear from you.

https://t.co/zSBybvq1ro

[BristnallHallAcademy @BHallAcademy]

It’s been wonderful to hear all about the adventures of our BHAmazing Silver @DofE students after their weekend of fun. A huge thank you to Mrs Carpenter, Mrs Horobin, Miss Wilkinson and Mr Di-Vito for providing our students with such a fantastic experience! #inaclassofourown

[Sutton Comm Academy @SuttonAcademy]

We’re proud to introduce our student-led Debate Club, created and driven by our own students. This initiative is a fantastic example of young people stepping up, taking ownership, and leading by example. The club offers a dynamic space to explore ideas, build confidence, sharpen communication skills, and engage in thoughtful discussion on topics that matter. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just curious to try something new, there’s a place for you. It’s inspiring to see our students shaping opportunities not just for themselves, but for their peers too.

Come along, get involved, and be part of the conversation! #StudentVoice #FutureLeaders #DebateClub #StudentLed #ConfidenceBuilding #PublicSpeaking #CriticalThinking #YouthLeadership #GetInvolved #SchoolLife #thesuttonway

[AW @AthleticsWeekly]

These were Sebastian Sawe's splits as he ran a 1:59:30 marathon in London 🤯

5km - 14:14
10km - 28:35
15km - 43:10
20km - 57:21
Half - 60:29
25km - 71:41
30km - 1:26:03
35km - 1:39:57
40km - 1:53:39
Finish - 1:59:30

Yomif Kejelcha also ran sub-two, clocking 1:59:41 on his debut marathon ‼️

[Ged Rae 🏳️‍🌈 @GedRae13]

🤯

[World Athletics @WorldAthletics]

HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE 🫨

Sabastian Sawe becomes the first person ever to break the 2-hour barrier in official race conditions, storming to a historic 1:59:30‼️

@KejelchaYomif, on his marathon debut, also breaks 2 hours with a stunning 1:59:41 and @jacobkiplimo2 clocks 2:00:28, also faster than the previous world record 😤

[Pool Hayes Academy @PoolHayesAcad]

Consistency is key at this stage.
Every bit of revision, in school or at home, adds up and helps our students feel more prepared and confident for what’s ahead 🤝 Credit: @PHAScience
#PHAmily #PHAProud

[Pool Hayes Academy @PoolHayesAcad]

UPDATE: Students have landed in Heathrow, bags are collected and just heading for the coach now! 🚍 A lovely final morning today in Athens 🤝 Students walked to the famous Alice in Wonderland Street before enjoying some time for shopping!
#PHAmily #PHAProud

[The QE Academy @TQEA_Principal]

Great commitments shown from TQEA Musicians today! Dedicated to their GCSE studies. Thank you to Mrs Deeley for all your support! #Endeavour #Resilience #hardwork

[The QE Academy @TQEA_Principal]

We are looking for a new guitar teacher to join our amazing peripatetic team from September 2026.