Jo

Headteacher in Greater London ; loves to read; loves her job although could do with more sleep 😴 wants to make a difference but not always sure how

[Headteacher Update @HeadteacherNews]

In #schools, staff disagreements can quickly affect morale, wellbeing & culture. @AlanShieldsCIO shares practical advice on preventing staff conflict, spotting warning signs early & resolving issues professionally before they escalate: https://t.co/4XKlx3NVjX

[Christopher Such @Suchmo83]

I have just completed a series of four professional development videos on the subject of teaching effective whole-class reading lessons.

These videos contain high-quality footage of me teaching each part of the reading lesson structures from Primary Reading Simplified.

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[Christopher Such @Suchmo83]

I sometimes get asked about the common issues I see across primary schools and the kind of support I offer as a result. This brief blog explains this stuff.

As ever, retweets really appreciated (given that the algorithm hates links to blogs).

https://t.co/yHFVY1eyg8

[Missing Pets GB @MissingPetsGB]

🐕 #URGENT COCOA is a #missing ELDERLY #COCKERSPANIEL who is DEAF with DEMENTIA

COCOA escaped from house in Barnes Wallis Avenue #Horsham #WestSussex
#RH13 on Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Please share to help find Cocoa.
Do not chase if seen 🤞 https://t.co/eViEQDgpOk

[𝓜 @Midewontmiss]

BREAKING: The ADHD symptom they ignored in the 1980s was the "gifted" girl with a bedroom floor she hadn't seen in months.

Not a kid throwing chairs. Just a Gen X girl masking her executive dysfunction behind straight A's and a messy closet.

They thought you were just messy.

That didn't mean your nervous system wasn't quietly collapsing under the shame.

[Mind Over Weakness @mindoverweaknes]

A young student once asked a wise Monk.... MUST READ.. 🧵

-Thread-👇

[Daisy Christodoulou @daisychristo]

We have got an incredible case study out today with big implications.

People think that AI marking means breaking the link between the teacher and students.

But with our system, you can use AI to cut workload by 90% AND still provide every student with teacher feedback.

More here.

https://t.co/OMNL5yedLM

[Dr. Jen Wolkin | ADHD + Trauma Therapist @drjenwolkin]

Being super intentional about who you allow into your emotional, physical, cognitive, and energetic space is a fierce act of self-care. XO, Dr. Jen

[Hillingdon Today @HillingdonToday]

Uxbridge teacher wins prestigious Cambridge award for outstanding contributions to education. https://t.co/NxX07UBlrx #InspiringEducator #TeacherAppreciation #EducationMatters #Uxbridge #UxbridgeCollege #UniversityOfCambridge #Cambridge

[🍂 @Lovandfear]

“Do it scared” “do it alone” are all great tips, but my biggest takeaway from therapy is do it messy. This is especially true if you’re getting out of a burnout, which I experience often. Literally just do it messy. You don’t need to pick the perfect trail to walk, the perfect playlist to listen to, whatever the fuck it is. You don’t need to have a meticulous to do list and wake up at the exact time you planned and drink the exact amount of water you planned to drink. Like the biggest thing for people like me to remember is sometimes it’s okay to do it messy. Put on a random yt workout and just get it done in sweats. Do 5 minutes of a daunting task and go from there. Sometimes just getting up is a win during intense burnouts or depressive funks. Literally just do it messy.

[HeadteacherChat @Headteacherchat]

The September 2026 framework separates curriculum and teaching from achievement - a significant change. Our members are working through what this means: https://t.co/s84lVWCxIG

[Warwick Mansell @warwickmansell]

New: Collision of DfE vision of “local” academy trusts with their geographically-spread reality exposed in new analysis
https://t.co/0QhRZqzcJo

[👩‍🏫 Education Support 👨‍🏫 @EdSupportUK]

What we see on the outside, can be different to what the person is feeling like on the inside.

📸 IG #Journey_To_Wellness

There are things we can do to help support each other's mental health and wellbeing.

For tips and advice, watch our webinar: https://t.co/gMO84RD1pa

[Reads with Ravi @readswithravi]

Two Thoughts from Viktor Frankl:

[Anna Stokke @rastokke]

🚨 I spoke with Robert Peal about why free schools have been so successful in England.

We unpack knowledge-rich curricula, strong behaviour systems, and teacher-led instruction — and how they helped transform student outcomes. 📚🎓

👉 Full episode below

#ChalkandTalk #Education #LearningScience #Teaching #PodcastClip

[ℙ𝕒𝕦𝕝 𝕂. 𝔸𝕚𝕟𝕤𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕙 𝔽ℂℂ𝕋 𝕃𝕃𝔼 @pkainsworth]

New mini podcast: A 6minute reflection on my conversation with @Thinkingschool2 - Fostering a shared purpose
🎧 https://t.co/Fuw9L8C390
Thanks @KyrstieStubbs for a fab quote

[HeadteacherChat @Headteacherchat]

School leadership can feel personal.

A tough email. A parent complaint. A colleague’s comment. A challenge from governors.

Feedback can land fast and sharp—even when you try not to take it to heart. Because you care: about doing the right thing, your staff, pupils and families, and the standards you uphold.

Reflective leadership is creating a small space between what happens and how you respond—not ignoring the feedback or the emotion, but asking:

What’s the message?
What’s useful?
What needs clarity?
What needs a calm response?

Sometimes feedback holds something important. Sometimes it’s pressure, misunderstanding or frustration. The skill is sorting signal from noise without losing yourself.

That takes resilience, trusted people, and permission to be human.

If something has landed heavily, don’t carry it alone. Pause. Reflect. Talk it through. Respond in line with your values.

You’re allowed to be affected—and still lead.
https://t.co/rkdxifMtHk

#SchoolLeadership #Headteachers #EducationLeadership #ReflectiveLeadership #SLT #Resilience #TeacherWellbeing #HeadteacherChat