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[Emma @EmmaHester]

@almanack63 @SteveChalke I just feel that tackles the symptoms and not the cause.

[HeadteacherChat @Headteacherchat]

What we’re learning from the 2026 Ofsted Framework

Over 130 schools have now been inspected under the 2026 Ofsted framework — and we’ve been analysing what’s emerging (incl. early primary scorecards).

Early patterns we’re noticing:
✅ Achievement is a key pressure point
✅ “Expected” is the most common baseline
✅ Inclusion is often a real strength
✅ Implementation gaps are being called out
✅ Early Years quality is repeatedly highlighted

Practical insight from real reports (not legal analysis): https://t.co/WXNyKPHWqS

#Ofsted #SchoolLeadership

[Emma @EmmaHester]

@cornishwatkins Primary and further education seem age / stage appropriate - in the middle, secondary, just seems to get it so wrong.

[Emma @EmmaHester]

@Matt_Pinner Should say Butch

[Emma @EmmaHester]

@Matt_Pinner Burch

[Emma @EmmaHester]

@MoreMorrow @AdrianBethune Is that because of the expectations placed on "mufti day" as a special day. At my kid's school where they don't require uniform - they all rocked up in joggers and hoodies (non branded). Uniform is only a leveller if you can wear it - for many, sensory differences make it hard.

[Steve Chalke @SteveChalke]

The vast majority of children permanently excluded from primary school have Special Educational Needs. Let’s change that. Let’s invest in them; not only the right thing to do - the only wise thing to do - because every child either becomes a contributor or a cost to the economy.

[Richard Wicks @Richard03900327]

🚨 145,000+ signed. Debate now pending.
The Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill threatens to introduce Digital ID for kids — with no consent, no opt-out.

But we’re not done.
📢 Keep sharing until it’s withdrawn

🖊️ Petition: https://t.co/ruUbUm2NUe
#WithdrawTheBill #NoDigitalID

[Alan D Miller @alanvibe]

All Children Forced Onto Digital ID?

"Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill"

Mass Surveillance of Our Children

Data Leaks happening everywhere

The Bill expands the NHS number beyond its original health purpose without clear limits or oversight
#NoToDigitalID #together

https://t.co/vbP8orrYlP

[Char1981 @charhend54]

@MarkHeath45 This government wants to pass a bill that's supposed to be for children's wellbeing. It will make it very difficult for parents to take children out of schools to homeschool. If I had young children now, I would keep my kids safe. You can't trust this government to do the same.

[Claire Fox @Fox_Claire]

There were 82 speakers at the Second Reading of the Children's Wellbeing & Schools Bill. I raised problems of a politicised curriculum (and yes, had a dig at Starmer over Adolescence). The Bill not only undermines school autonomy but creates huge state powers of surveillance of parents, in particular by demonising home schooling. What is the reputation of the state when it acts as a parent in children’s homes? Please don't mention grooming gangs…

[Emma @EmmaHester]

@BarbaraBleiman Yes, how can a mark change from a 3 to a 7 (a home ed parent posted this last week)?? That is so concerning.

[Vic Goddard @vicgoddard]

Absolutely love this response from Tylenol!

[Emma @EmmaHester]

@vicgoddard @hertscc @Essex_CC This fills me with such sadness. I don’t say this flippantly, but they are too busy chasing their tales with too many SEND families. I know very few SEND families who haven’t been affected. We just seem to be so upside down….poor child and poor staff. 😢

[Emma @EmmaHester]

@ShakinthatChalk @Janroweljmu Yep….

[Emma @EmmaHester]

@MrEFinch @neil_play @VerandaThought @primarythink @KyrstieStubbs @KateSmithOpal I always feel bad doing assessments with children in uniform when I’m wearing practical (comfy) clothes so a not to restrict me doing the job (including trainers)…..

[Emma @EmmaHester]

@MrEFinch @VerandaThought @primarythink @KyrstieStubbs @neil_play @KateSmithOpal I’d imagine it removes a huge source of friction!

[Emma @EmmaHester]

@MrEFinch @VerandaThought @primarythink @KyrstieStubbs @neil_play @KateSmithOpal Yes, there was a school in the news trialling PE kit as the main uniform recently.

[Emma @EmmaHester]

@primarythink @MrEFinch I have seen schools with no uniform (no brands / a choice of logo’d hoody /sweatshirt for school trips etc.), a school with a colour to wear and iron on logo badges given out, and another with a smorgasbord of uniforms with something for everyone. All work well and are inclusive.

[Emma @EmmaHester]

@primarythink @MrEFinch It’s only a leveller if the child can wear it. As an OT spending a lot of time in schools, I come across many children with sensory differences, I’d argue it’s the opposite😢.