Ian Armstrong

• Deputy National Director of Special • ELE • NPQH • He/Him • Governor
• Passionate about Research, SEND & Behaviour •

[Ian Armstrong @MrIDEArmstrong]

@BradleyKBusch @Inner_Drive Yes please

[Ian Armstrong @MrIDEArmstrong]

GCSE results don’t define you.

For some, it’s top grades. For others, one GCSE or achievements that don’t come on paper at all. Every step forward matters.

Be proud of what you’ve achieved, today is about more than grades. 💛

#GCSEResultsDay

[Ian Armstrong @MrIDEArmstrong]

@AnnMW14 @ShawEduTrust Thank you. Yes I have been lucky to given the chance to work centrally this year and really enjoyed working across schools and wider impact, so really pleased I now get the chance to do this fully. Ah wow, why the change? I can see how it can easily be missed though!

[Ian Armstrong @MrIDEArmstrong]

Thrilled to be taking on the role of Deputy National Director of Specials with @ShawEduTrust from September!

Grateful for the chance to keep learning, contributing, and supporting amazing work across the specials sector (and beyond!).
Let’s go! 🚀 #NewRole #SEND #SET

[Ian Armstrong @MrIDEArmstrong]

Excited to lead a webinar next week on Sustainable School Improvement with

We’ll explore how we used the EEF’s Implementation Guide + agile sprints to drive lasting change.

Join us: https://t.co/ImihllMEgG

#Education #SchoolImprovement #EEF #Agile #Implementation #EdLeadership

[Ian Armstrong @MrIDEArmstrong]

Had a great week with family, recharging and making memories. Now, time for the summer term! 🌞

Schools reflect and plan for the year ahead. With longer days and sunshine, it's the perfect time to reset.

Wishing everyone a productive summer term! 💪

[Ian Armstrong @MrIDEArmstrong]

@FPL_Harry @mysteryfootball Saka ⚽

[Ian Armstrong @MrIDEArmstrong]

Exciting to see @BBCDerby covering the Ivy House Express! 🚂 A fantastic story of local innovation and community spirit.
@ShawEduTrust @IvyHouseSchool
#IvyHouseExpress #BBCDerby #LocalNews #Innovation

[Ivy House School @IvyHouseSchool]

✨ All Aboard the Ivy House Express! 🚂📚✨

Our historic 1974 Derby-built train carriage is now a magical library at Ivy House School! At the grand opening, we even met people who worked on it years ago!

Huge thanks to @SiddiquiEdu & @ianmorgan for supporting us! 🚂

[Ian Armstrong @MrIDEArmstrong]

🚂 The Ivy House Express has arrived! 🚂

Built in Derby in 1974, this carriage spent decades travelling the UK—now, it’s a magical library for the students of @IvyHouseSchool! From tracks to turning pages, this space brings reading to life.🙌

@ShawEduTrust
#IvyHouseExpress

[Ian Armstrong @MrIDEArmstrong]

Great to hear from inspiring speakers on culture change & turning around businesses at our Level 7 Senior Leadership Apprenticeship day! 🚀 Also explored managing diversity—policies vs. reality, inclusion challenges & the impact of leadership on workplace culture. #Leadership

[Gary Coffey @Gary_Coffey01]

Primark launches clothing range designed for people with disabilities

“Features include magnetic zips for easy fastening; hidden access points for medical equipment; & cropped cut jumpers to fit better on seated wearers.”

https://t.co/p4J3ByaArP

#disabilities #equality #SEND

[George Turner @MrGeorgeTurner]

I had a great time on the @DerbyRS_Wyndham podcast! Big thanks to @danmillward90 for the chat about all things @EducEndowFoundn and how we use their guidance to support implementation at @IvyHouseSchool. 🎙️

[Ian Armstrong @MrIDEArmstrong]

@MrsMakaton Haha I definitely agree! Thank you! I hope you had an amazing birthday as well 🎁🎉🎊🎂

[Katie Brown @Katie_AlportUK]

All the best people are born in January. The very best are born on the 27th! Happy joint Birthday @MrIDEArmstrong

Have a great day and hope it involves plenty of cake 🎂

#januarybirthday

[SEN UNITED @SenUTD]

SEN United would like to wish @MrIDEArmstrong happy birthday.
Have a great day 🎂🎈🎉🥳

[Ian Armstrong @MrIDEArmstrong]

Had the joy of hearing @SamConniff, author of Be More Pirate, on leadership, creativity, and rewriting the rules 🌊🏴‍☠️

Takeaways:
⚓ Break outdated norms for meaningful change.
⚓ Fear holds us back—face it to act.
⚓ Pirates = permission to innovate.
What rules will you rewrite?

[Ian Armstrong @MrIDEArmstrong]

🚂📚 Excited to officially unveil our Train Carriage Library!

What started as a mad idea—and a bit of a joke—quickly turned into a logistical challenge and has now become an incredible reality.

Here's to dreaming big and making it happen! 🙌

@ShawEduTrust

[Ivy House School @IvyHouseSchool]

🎉 Grand Opening of the Ivy House School Train Carriage Library! 🎉

📅 11th Feb 2025 | ⏰ 11:00am
📍 Ivy House School, Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby, DE23 2FS

Exciting times ahead with Baasit Siddiqui (@SiddiquiEdu) from Gogglebox! 📚✨

[Ian Armstrong @MrIDEArmstrong]

I have opened a Bluesky account . You can find me at
@mridearmstrong.bsky.social

[Ian Armstrong @MrIDEArmstrong]

@MrsMakaton @AngliaRuskin @MrGeorgeTurner Congratulations, what a fantastic achievement 🎓!