stindal

Head Teacher at a large primary in West Yorkshire. Love my job. Specialism in early years. Past life as a HR manager with a large retailer.

[stindal @STindal1234]

@lottiesmum0 @British_Airways Thank you for the warning. 🙏

[stindal @STindal1234]

Noone there @British_Airways and I need help!

[stindal @STindal1234]

@British_Airways You've asked me to accept a rebooked flight after you cancelled mine. There is no option on the app to accept. I'm on the phone to you, noone there either!

[Mick Kay @mickkay_]

We are pleased to announce the official welcome of Manor Road Academy, formerly known as Golcar Junior, Infant and Nursery School, into the @ImpactMAT family of Academies. A special thank you to everyone involved in this successful conversion, especially @Phill_Horsfall.

[Warley Road Academy @WarleyRoadPri]

We are delighted to have received recognition of our excellent outcomes for disadvantaged children. Improving life chances for children thanks to the dedication and hard work of our staff and community. #whereheartsandmindsconnect

[HeadteacherChat @Headteacherchat]

Being in headship can feel like a relentless juggling act. You are managing competing priorities, responding to the unexpected, and keeping the whole school moving forward at the same time.

Some days it can resemble steering a moving bike while trying to gather a flock that keeps shifting direction. It is fast paced, complex, and demanding, and it asks a great deal of your energy and focus.

You are not alone in feeling that way. Many leaders recognise this experience, and it is why clarity, calm routines, and supportive networks matter so much.

[Cian McCarthy @arealmofwonder]

Rest in peace, Patricia Routledge 🙏🏻

In memory of her, I encourage everyone to read these words of hers from February last year.

Whether young or old, you're bound to get something out of it.

*****

"I’ll be turning 95 this coming Monday. In my younger years, I was often filled with worry — worry that I wasn’t quite good enough, that no one would cast me again, that I wouldn’t live up to my mother’s hopes. But these days begin in peace, and end in gratitude.

My life didn’t quite take shape until my forties. I had worked steadily — on provincial stages, in radio plays, in West End productions — but I often felt adrift, as though I was searching for a home within myself that I hadn’t quite found.

At 50, I accepted a television role that many would later associate me with — Hyacinth Bucket, of Keeping Up Appearances. I thought it would be a small part in a little series. I never imagined that it would take me into people’s living rooms and hearts around the world. And truthfully, that role taught me to accept my own quirks. It healed something in me.

At 60, I began learning Italian — not for work, but so I could sing opera in its native language. I also learned how to live alone without feeling lonely. I read poetry aloud each evening, not to perfect my diction, but to quiet my soul.

At 70, I returned to the Shakespearean stage — something I once believed I had aged out of. But this time, I had nothing to prove. I stood on those boards with stillness, and audiences felt that. I was no longer performing. I was simply being.

At 80, I took up watercolour painting. I painted flowers from my garden, old hats from my youth, and faces I remembered from the London Underground. Each painting was a quiet memory made visible.

Now, at 95, I write letters by hand. I’m learning to bake rye bread. I still breathe deeply every morning. I still adore laughter — though I no longer try to make anyone laugh. I love the quiet more than ever.

I’m writing this to tell you something simple:

Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter — if you let yourself bloom again.

Let these years ahead be your TREASURE YEARS.

You don’t need to be famous. You don’t need to be flawless.

You only need to show up — fully — for the life that is still yours.

With love and gentleness,

Patricia Routledge

*****

Once more, rest in peace. 🤍

[Schools Week @SchoolsWeek]

🔎 'Leaders who can’t show this evidence will be exposed'

@NicolePonsford
https://t.co/uQYnxvIQpL

[Warley Road Academy @WarleyRoadPri]

We are beyond thrilled to finally announce the news that, from thousands of entries, we are exhibiting as part of Take One Picture the National Gallery’s programme for primary schools. @ImpactMAT
https://t.co/fr0BD2f8jI

[stindal @STindal1234]

Delightful to bump into @AmarLatif_ in Brighouse and talk all things inclusion.

[Warley Road Academy @WarleyRoadPri]

Well, that really was something truly special. Speechless. MYWY Literacy Festival - an experience of a lifetime for the diverse communities we serve. Wow! @ImpactMAT @leemountprimary @HillViewAcadem1 Good luck @OldBankAcademy @NewsomeJuniors 🍀🤞🎭

[Warley Road Academy @WarleyRoadPri]

🔥 Year 4 had a fabulous autumnal morning, building fires and toasting marshmallows 🔥#teamwork #outdooreducation #ichallenge

[Warley Road Academy @WarleyRoadPri]

If you shop at Asda, you could help benefit our school by downloading the Asda Rewards App and opt into the cashpot for schools campaign by nominating our school. Everytime you shop and scan, Asda will donate 0.5% of your purchase to our school funds. @asda #helpyourlocalschool

[Timmy Crowe @timmy400h]

If you have a few moments to listen to this interview as a parent with your child.
Possible one of the best post race interviews I have ever watched #PlayOn

[Jennifer Blair @SqueakinglyJen]

So much about the immigration and asylum system is just completely unknown to people day to day. Some examples:

[Jennifer Blair @SqueakinglyJen]

Even when an asylum seeker is granted leave their housing is stopped quickly, so again they often become street homeless - and that's even when they're recognised as a survivor of persecution and extremely vulnerable.

[Kevin Courtney @cyclingkev]

Huge, peaceful, crowd here says “No Hate in Walthamstow”

[Yusuf Patel MBE @YusufJPatel]

Thousands have come together this evening in Walthamstow, united in a powerful stand against Islamophobia, racism and hate.

We stand together as one, people of all faiths, races, and ages.

This is our community, our country, our home ❤️

[Adam Kelwick @adamkelwick]

A message to the Muslim men angered by the protests targeting them across the country.

Don't fall into their trap. Responding like them will make you no different from them.

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[Cassie Young @ModernCassie]

This is why working with children is so brilliant.

‘Arthur lives down the hill and I live up the hill.’ 🥰