NWAPH

NWAPH (NW association of Primary HTs) grew from the ashes of the NPH (national association of primary HTs). We meet 5 times per year and represent 14 NW LAs.

[NWAPH @NWPrimaryHTs]

@bphillipsonMP Yet still leaders & teachers are leaving in their droves whilst the curriculum is not fit for purpose. You've missed the big picture (as with the local election results!): our education system is not designed to meet the needs of our children & young people in the 21st century.

[NWAPH @NWPrimaryHTs]

SATs week & Y6 enter a week of change. Breakfasts, posts of good wishes, abandonment of anything creative, silence in school, no assembly & for tests which test the school not the child. Is this environment getting the best out of them? Are they worth it? Too much pressure?

[Undercover Teacher @undercoverteac3]

So, my son’s school have had “the call” and Ofsted will be in school tomorrow and Wednesday. As a result all of the “nice things” planned for tomorrow and Weds have been “put on hold” I am beyond fuming! I actually HATE @ofsted #Ofsted #Education #School #Teachers #Teaching

[NWAPH @NWPrimaryHTs]

@bphillipsonMP Yes, there is some parental concern about costs of uniforms, but it is somewhat overblown & hysterical. For primary schools, major supermarkets offer unbranded versions of local uniforms. The cost of the branded clothing is actually not unreasonable when compared to 'fashions'.

[HeadteacherChat @Headteacherchat]

Anonymous Post – Transition from Head to Deputy Head
I’m a second-year Headteacher and have made the decision to resign and pursue a Deputy Head role. The pressure has become overwhelming, and I no longer find fulfilment in my current position.
I’m wondering how this career move might be perceived—will I still be competitive for Deputy Head interviews? Any advice or insights from those who have made a similar transition would be greatly appreciated.

[Ed Finch @MrEFinch]

Are there any schools out there who have experienced the new framework and would be happy to share an anonymised outline of either or both of the preparatory phone call and the timetable of the inspection. I think we could really help settle some nerves.

[Chrissie @endeducbullying]

Feel sorry for middle leaders at Neale Wade Academy who were asked to give up their ppas during the @Ofstednews inspection to do extra patrols for behaviour. This is why the visits are never a true reflection of what actually happens in schools. It’s a farce.

[National Education Union @NEUnion]

Today we remember a hardworking, well respected head teacher, Ruth Perry, who is very much missed.

Ofsted’s new framework does not address the harm inherent in a grades-based schools accountability system, and it does not address significant risks to staff wellbeing and safety.

We call for a new system that is supportive, effective and fair – one that will support school leaders, not punish them.

[Fixing Education @FixingEducation]

One of the biggest issues in education…

The people that make decisions for what is best for students are NOT teachers.
Nor are teachers even asked.

And neither are students/parents.

[Barry Smith @BarryNSmith79]

We’re weak with rude children & their rude parents. We cave. We indulge them. They take greater & greater liberties. We’ve created this scenario as a society over decades.

[Ruth Swailes @SwailesRuth]

Children’s first writing lessons happen not at a table but on the playground, the floor, or an easel. They happen when a child paints big circles with a roller, drags a stick through wet sand, or swishes a ribbon through the air.

[Ruth Swailes @SwailesRuth]

When are we going to stand up and say no to these ridiculous formal tests and targets?
These children are between 69 and 80 months old and will already have had three statutory assessments, even though they've only been in statutory schooling for five terms.

[The Foundation for Education Development @Fededucation]

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[NWAPH @NWPrimaryHTs]

NWAPH continue to highlight how the best practice across the region provides solutions to the challenges across the country. Our first meeting of the year is a call to action tomorrow at the Mercure hotel Haydock. @bphillipsonMP @AndyBurnhamGM @MetroMayorSteve @LucyMPowell

[Secret Headteacher @secretHT1]

Teachers almost never leave teaching because of the teaching bit.

[NWAPH @NWPrimaryHTs]

@PaulGarvey4 @JoMcShane13 NWAPH also still here!

[Stacey @MrsPostle]

@bphillipsonMP It's time to serve the country like Labour should do. Forget Reform, focus on the job and your work will be your biggest achievement...we need to reward the hardworking tax paying public...

[Paul Garvey. @PaulGarvey4]

Great opposition to Ofsted's new report card system from schools. Indeed, great opposition to Ofsted, but @Ofstednews plough on, ignoring all...

@Rory_Gribbell @dan_ofsted @Ofsted_MCoffey

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[NWAPH @NWPrimaryHTs]

@Brink_Thinker Quite simply ....Yes!