LA Head of Service- Ed Partnerships, Evidence Lead in Ed @SomResearchSch, NPQH coach. Ex-Exec HT. MRes, NPQEL, @WALKTHRUS_5 coach, book contributor, DfE blogger
A few useful links for school leaders this week:
AI support materials for education settings:
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Suspensions and exclusions guidance:
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PE and sport premium:
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Officially 1 month since I switched to a flip phone.
- Everyone is more severely addicted to their smartphones than I thought. Once you have a dumbphone, you'll frequently find yourself as the only person in the room not on their phone. It's not just teenagers, it's parents and adults of all ages. It's like everyone is stuck in a trance. 75+ year olds might be the only exception.
- All the objections I previously had for getting a dumbphone have turned out to be overblown and/or solvable. My iPhone addiction had fed my brain excuses to not do this earlier. If you really want to make the switch, you can.
- I've felt embarrassed to pull out my flip phone in public at times, for fear of being different or drawing too much attention to myself. But I have learned to just own up to it. Most people end up saying something like "Oh, I probably should do that too."
- I am using my brain more. Even though my flip phone has Waze, I find myself memorizing maps and roads. I'm more bored and get lost in my thoughts. I'm using paper and pen more. Increased desire for tangible things > digital things.
Overall, it has been a great experience and I plan on never going back.
Schools and trusts are facing ‘the most significant update to employment law in decades’ – but how, exactly, will they be affected? @jasminenorden asks legal experts about the implications of the Employment Rights Act 2025
https://t.co/gO6yDx01Vc
🚨🎙️Wayne Rooney: “Arsenal have been robbed tonight” 🤯
Rooney 🗣️ “I’ll be completely honest, Arsenal were absolutely robbed tonight, there is no other way to put it. You look at that foul on Noni Madueke in the box; it’s a stonewall, 100% clear penalty. How the referee or VAR hasn't given that is beyond me, and it completely changes the dynamic of a Champions League final.
But for me, the moment that truly gave it away the moment you knew exactly what the referee was doing was that halftime whistle. To blow the whistle right as Arsenal are literally standing there about to take a corner? I’ve played this game a long time, and you rarely see that unless there’s a blatant bias. It was shocking, and it set the tone for everything that followed.
In the second half, it became a totally different game, and not because of the football. The referee made absolutely sure that every single 50/50 call, every little nudge, and every major decision went straight to PSG. It completely killed Arsenal’s momentum. But to be fair, I’m not even surprised. We saw the exact same story when they played Bayern Munich earlier in the tournament. The officiating was heavily skewed then, and it’s happened again on the biggest stage.
PSG might be lifting the trophy, but they cannot honestly look at themselves in the mirror and be proud of the way they’ve won this final. To win the biggest prize in club football like that? It leaves a horrible taste. Arsenal deserved so much more tonight.”
Until the wheels come off boss,
So much to celebrate this season
Just the start of the legacy
And you all know we’d have taken this at the start of the season #Arsenal
Arsenal's expected starting XI for the UEFA Champions League Final have tallied over 10,000 extra minutes this season compared to PSG's expected XI 🤯⏱️
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson will ask the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to launch an inquiry into hidden nursery fees and compulsory add-ons, Sky News understands.
🔗 https://t.co/So65P3begY
🚨 JUST IN: A clip circulating on social media suggests Patrick Dorgu’s goal could be recorded as an own goal.
The ball is seen hitting the crossbar before deflecting in off Bart Verbruggen.
If confirmed, Bruno Fernandes may not be credited with the assist record.