Catherine Cusick

Proud Headteacher of Stone Lodge School, mum, wife, lover of cheese, & believer in kindness. All opinions are my own.

[Pritesh Raichura @Mr_Raichura]

The utter contempt for knowledge the DfE is demonstrating here is repulsive & undermining the efforts of schools/teachers across the country. Shame on you.

[Maths Webb @MathsWebb]

I can't believe what I'm hearing, yet its all true.

Incredibly brave of Adam to volunteer to get in the way of terrorists and to publish this.

And it's not the first time he's discussed this in public.

[Astrea Academy Trust @astreaacademies]

@LongsandsNews is ready for its next chapter.
We’re recruiting a Principal to lead this ambitious 11–18 school & sixth form, shaping culture, raising aspirations and changing lives. If this sounds like you, follow this link and apply now - https://t.co/UAC1B6QYY7

[Kate Ward @k8lw]

Clarity or Control? The Systems Dilemma in Secondary Schools https://t.co/aeLgpnAIM2

[Catherine Cusick @cath_cusick]

@XpatEducator @m_chiles Could I have a copy please

[Catherine Cusick @cath_cusick]

@KALeadersinEd - Reclaiming my joy!

[Catherine Cusick @cath_cusick]

@aob_hannah
"Self care is not selfish".

[Catherine Cusick @cath_cusick]

@aob_hannah "self care is not selfish" @KALeadersinEd

[Catherine Cusick @cath_cusick]

@KALeadersinEd reclaiming joy

[Katie Perry @KP4Stones]

If you're SLT looking to find a way to benchmark your school using the new framework, we have a benchmarking tool in place which utilises the evidence gathering statements & summative judgements around grading from the toolkit. DM me if you'd find it useful. #edutwitter

[Lynsey White @Ms_L_White]

In too many schools, "support" has become a quiet permission to step away from learning. Side rooms. Exit cards. Safe spaces. Extra adults. Somewhere along the way, we stopped asking the obvious question: why are we removing children from the very place where they’re meant to belong?

Answering the 10 Toughest Questions About Inclusion
https://t.co/7o94j6tGZq

[Tim Blake @chalkandtalk1]

Episode 1 is here! 🎙️⁦@MrDavidScales⁩ and I explore how to build a Warm, Welcoming & Friendly culture: why small daily habits matter, how leaders set the tone, and how joy & kindness help scholars belong. A story of School Transformation. Listen now! https://t.co/OKmhkpre0r

[Daniel Buck, “Youngest Old Man in Ed Reform” @MrDanielBuck]

You know who loves discipline in schools?

The large majority of kids who aren’t misbehaving and just want to be able to focus

[Catherine Cusick @cath_cusick]

Come and join me on the next stage of our exciting journey @stonelodgesch helping young people to lead successful lives.

[Catherine Cusick @cath_cusick]

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[Catherine Cusick @cath_cusick]

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[Jo Myhill-Johnson @jo_myhill]

An exciting opportunity to become the new Principal @LongsandsNews @astreaacademies Are you an experienced, inspirational leader who has a relentless drive to achieve educational excellence for all? Please get in touch if you share our vision and values.
https://t.co/nBQvn4vJZT

[Catherine Cusick @cath_cusick]

@m_chiles Absolutely this!

[Michael Chiles 🌍 @m_chiles]

Reflecting on 7 months of Headship

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‘You don’t know what it’s like until you’re sat in the chair’

A few people told me this leading up to starting my first headship and it’s so true.

I read all the books, talked to experienced Heads and was completing the NPQH but nothing really prepares you for when you’re sat in the chair.

Jim Smith’s recent post on LinkedIn got my thinking about the importance of holding the line and my first 6 months as a Headteacher.

‘Leadership isn’t just about setting a vision, it’s about standing firm when it matters most.’

Laying the foundations for a culture shift in a school is only the beginning. You can have a really clear vision but without the buy in it becomes nothing more than words on paper.

I left school last night after another brilliant week and proud of what staff and students have achieved so far.

So, what have I done with the team to move beyond the paper?

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[Longsands Academy @LongsandsNews]

We are delighted to celebrate our students who were awarded the most merits in their year group.
Congratulations to all students on their hard work, resilience, and achievements⭐.