Simon Kidwell

School Principal and NAHT Past President . All views expressed are my own.

[Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell]

Since the new Ofsted framework was introduced @NAHTnews have campaigned for reform. At our annual conference I spoke about the unacceptable collateral damage the current framework was having on School Leaders physical and mental health and the direct action we can take.

[Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell]

@grahamandre Porcelain by Moby #FebMusicChallenge26

https://t.co/FrF9vnlk6z

[Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell]

@grahamandre Thanks to @claredewolff for reminding me that January was over! I’m going for Terry Hall’s Our Lips Are Sealed. 5min35 in the video below:
#FebMusicChallenge26
https://t.co/ogu585i8P5

[NAHT @NAHTnews]

NAHT past president, Simon Kidwell, spoke to BBC Breakfast this morning about the strengths and weaknesses of the recommendations in the new curriculum and assessment review 👇

[Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell]

I spoke on BBC Breakfast about school readiness and the importance of education settings and parents working in partnership to access key services and support.

[Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell]

The Blackpool Tower Ballroom – quite possibly the grandest indoor space in the UK.

Last night, Sheffield’s finest @RichardHawley and his band took to the stage, . He spoke with pride about his hometown and the lasting influence Blackpool has had on his childhood.

[Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell]

@dan__worsley Thank you Dan.

[Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell]

I spoke on BBC Breakfast about school readiness and the importance of education settings and parents working in partnership to access key services and support.

[NAHT @NAHTnews]

Cuts to family support services, a shortage of health visitors and the disruption caused by the pandemic have all had an impact on some young children and their readiness for school.

Former NAHT president, Simon Kidwell, appeared on BBC Breakfast to talk about the impact on schools and parents.

[NAHT @NAHTnews]

Cuts to family support services, a shortage of health visitors and the disruption caused by the pandemic have all had an impact on some young children and their readiness for school.

Former NAHT president, Simon Kidwell, appeared on BBC Breakfast to talk about the impact on schools and parents.

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

We welcome @JoshMacAlister as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Education.

[Louise Pennington FCCT (She/Her) @pdLouiseP]

A quarter of parents & carers in the UK report that helping their children with maths homework makes them anxious, but actively engaging parents can make a huge difference! Read more here 👇🏼 we'd love your feedback
https://t.co/Sr3Nt64Jp4

[Schools Week @SchoolsWeek]

Breaking: Former council leader Georgia Gould has been appointed education minister, with ex-schools minister Catherine McKinnell departing during Sir Keir Starmer’s front bench reshuffle

https://t.co/P8Fa2tcrNV

[Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell]

@bphillipsonMP Great news for schools and young people.

[Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell]

@MissKnuckles So pleased to hear this news!

[Andy Jolley @ajjolley]

This is great news

Not only that HAF has been extended, but that there is a three year commitment.

This will provide councils and providers some certainty around funding and help them plan ahead

https://t.co/fk4iAuW2YA

[Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell]

Cheshire skies

[Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell]

@merrillteaches Fabulous photos.

[Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell]

@NicolaNjones It looks amazing. I’ve never traveled to Australia and would love to go one day.

[Geoff Barton @RealGeoffBarton]

"This is a podcast about how we prepare all young people from all backgrounds to take their place as future citizens ...": introducing the first of my @IPPR 'Talking Inclusion' podcasts - with national SEND expert, @MargaretMulhol2:

[Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell]

@andrewoneillHT I loved my year working for the NAHT, but there is nothing quite like leading a school and seeing the impact of our work with young people.

[Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell]

Theatre trip to London to celebrate my Mum’s 80th birthday.