Charley O'Regan
@charleyo.bsky.social
Senior Schools Engagement Manager at the Sutton Trust. Former school leader. NPQH. MEd Educational Leadership. Passionate about improving education for all our children.
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Charley O'Regan
@charleyo.bsky.social
· May 21
Fair School Admissions Award 2025/2026
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2️⃣Applications for our Fair School Admissions Awards are now open for 2025/2026 🏆
Awards are given at Bronze, Silver and Gold level to those who can demonstrate tangible efforts to improve access to their school for all children in their communities.
✨Apply by 18th July✨
www.tfaforms.com/5173344
Awards are given at Bronze, Silver and Gold level to those who can demonstrate tangible efforts to improve access to their school for all children in their communities.
✨Apply by 18th July✨
www.tfaforms.com/5173344
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🗣️ "They're facing the disadvantage of their low-income and the potential challenges that brings, as well as having to navigate that SEND system."
@charleyo.bsky.social touches on the double disadvantage facing low-income pupils with SEND on BBC Woman's Hour 📻
@charleyo.bsky.social touches on the double disadvantage facing low-income pupils with SEND on BBC Woman's Hour 📻
October 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
🗣️ "They're facing the disadvantage of their low-income and the potential challenges that brings, as well as having to navigate that SEND system."
@charleyo.bsky.social touches on the double disadvantage facing low-income pupils with SEND on BBC Woman's Hour 📻
@charleyo.bsky.social touches on the double disadvantage facing low-income pupils with SEND on BBC Woman's Hour 📻
This has been one of those reports that makes you feel worse and worse as you uncover the layers of a system that just isn't working. Change is desperately needed so that all children can thrive in education without having to rely on parents spending money they may not even have to get support.
🚨 NEW: Children from low-income homes are more likely to have special educational needs and are also less likely to get the support they need, we have found.
Our new research reveals massive socio-economic inequalities in accessing support from a SEND system in crisis 🧵⤵️
Our new research reveals massive socio-economic inequalities in accessing support from a SEND system in crisis 🧵⤵️
October 16, 2025 at 7:16 AM
This has been one of those reports that makes you feel worse and worse as you uncover the layers of a system that just isn't working. Change is desperately needed so that all children can thrive in education without having to rely on parents spending money they may not even have to get support.
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This morning at Labour Party Conference, our panel is looking at the attainment gap and asking why disadvantaged pupils are behind their peers.
Chaired by @nickharrison73.bsky.social, we are joined by @sarahsmithlab.bsky.social, @childrenscomm.bsky.social, and @danielkebedeneu.bsky.social
Chaired by @nickharrison73.bsky.social, we are joined by @sarahsmithlab.bsky.social, @childrenscomm.bsky.social, and @danielkebedeneu.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 8:17 AM
This morning at Labour Party Conference, our panel is looking at the attainment gap and asking why disadvantaged pupils are behind their peers.
Chaired by @nickharrison73.bsky.social, we are joined by @sarahsmithlab.bsky.social, @childrenscomm.bsky.social, and @danielkebedeneu.bsky.social
Chaired by @nickharrison73.bsky.social, we are joined by @sarahsmithlab.bsky.social, @childrenscomm.bsky.social, and @danielkebedeneu.bsky.social
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Today we are at the Labour Party Conference to explore findings from the Sutton Trust's latest report, Elitist Britain.
We are joined by @lindseymacmillan.bsky.social, @peter4bracknell.bsky.social, @lewisgoodall.com, Lord David Evans, and our own @carlcullinane.bsky.social.
⬇️ Follow updates below
We are joined by @lindseymacmillan.bsky.social, @peter4bracknell.bsky.social, @lewisgoodall.com, Lord David Evans, and our own @carlcullinane.bsky.social.
⬇️ Follow updates below
September 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Today we are at the Labour Party Conference to explore findings from the Sutton Trust's latest report, Elitist Britain.
We are joined by @lindseymacmillan.bsky.social, @peter4bracknell.bsky.social, @lewisgoodall.com, Lord David Evans, and our own @carlcullinane.bsky.social.
⬇️ Follow updates below
We are joined by @lindseymacmillan.bsky.social, @peter4bracknell.bsky.social, @lewisgoodall.com, Lord David Evans, and our own @carlcullinane.bsky.social.
⬇️ Follow updates below
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🆕 We recently polled almost 7,000 teachers with @teachertapp.bsky.social to better understand how the education sector sees the issue of school admissions.
Our Senior Schools Engagement Manager, @charleyo.bsky.social, discusses what we learned 👇
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
Our Senior Schools Engagement Manager, @charleyo.bsky.social, discusses what we learned 👇
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
Five things we’ve learnt about School Admissions - The Sutton Trust
What does the education sector think about the issue of school admissions?
www.suttontrust.com
September 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
🆕 We recently polled almost 7,000 teachers with @teachertapp.bsky.social to better understand how the education sector sees the issue of school admissions.
Our Senior Schools Engagement Manager, @charleyo.bsky.social, discusses what we learned 👇
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
Our Senior Schools Engagement Manager, @charleyo.bsky.social, discusses what we learned 👇
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
💫 The First 100 Days as a School Middle Leader💫
I love supporting and coaching new leaders. As we approach September, I hope to do a weekly post to support you in your first 100 days as a new leader. If this isn’t you, perhaps there will be still be something interesting along the way! (1/7)
I love supporting and coaching new leaders. As we approach September, I hope to do a weekly post to support you in your first 100 days as a new leader. If this isn’t you, perhaps there will be still be something interesting along the way! (1/7)
August 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
💫 The First 100 Days as a School Middle Leader💫
I love supporting and coaching new leaders. As we approach September, I hope to do a weekly post to support you in your first 100 days as a new leader. If this isn’t you, perhaps there will be still be something interesting along the way! (1/7)
I love supporting and coaching new leaders. As we approach September, I hope to do a weekly post to support you in your first 100 days as a new leader. If this isn’t you, perhaps there will be still be something interesting along the way! (1/7)
Great blog! @claireharley.bsky.social is so relatable and brings the 'Instagram Sunday Reset' into something we can all achieve ❤️🔥
Seems appropriate to share this on a Sunday!
Sorry if this is early for you, but those of us in Leicestershire are getting ready to go back!
The Sunday Reset - tips I've learnt over the years to make term time less chaotic!
www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/the-sun...
Sorry if this is early for you, but those of us in Leicestershire are getting ready to go back!
The Sunday Reset - tips I've learnt over the years to make term time less chaotic!
www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/the-sun...
The Sunday Reset; Tips I've learnt to rise above the chaos during term time
A summary of tips I've learnt about balancing working, studying and being a mum during term time.
www.researchtoclassroom.com
August 18, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Great blog! @claireharley.bsky.social is so relatable and brings the 'Instagram Sunday Reset' into something we can all achieve ❤️🔥
💫 GCSE Results Day was the most nerve-wracking day of my first year as Head of Science.💫
I was so worked up that I opened the spreadsheet without a clear plan and couldn’t figure out whether I should be celebrating or worrying. In later years, I went in with a clear plan of action and... (1/8)
I was so worked up that I opened the spreadsheet without a clear plan and couldn’t figure out whether I should be celebrating or worrying. In later years, I went in with a clear plan of action and... (1/8)
August 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
💫 GCSE Results Day was the most nerve-wracking day of my first year as Head of Science.💫
I was so worked up that I opened the spreadsheet without a clear plan and couldn’t figure out whether I should be celebrating or worrying. In later years, I went in with a clear plan of action and... (1/8)
I was so worked up that I opened the spreadsheet without a clear plan and couldn’t figure out whether I should be celebrating or worrying. In later years, I went in with a clear plan of action and... (1/8)
We can become more resilient. Its not a fixed component. The Roberston-Cooper model is great place to start thinking about this. (1/10)
August 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We can become more resilient. Its not a fixed component. The Roberston-Cooper model is great place to start thinking about this. (1/10)
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📢 #ResultsDay2025 for Level 3 qualifications (A Level and equivalent) is here!
Students receiving their results today have endured significant disruption to their education since Year 8.
Here’s our analysis of what we know about the results so far ⤵️🧵
Students receiving their results today have endured significant disruption to their education since Year 8.
Here’s our analysis of what we know about the results so far ⤵️🧵
August 14, 2025 at 12:14 PM
📢 #ResultsDay2025 for Level 3 qualifications (A Level and equivalent) is here!
Students receiving their results today have endured significant disruption to their education since Year 8.
Here’s our analysis of what we know about the results so far ⤵️🧵
Students receiving their results today have endured significant disruption to their education since Year 8.
Here’s our analysis of what we know about the results so far ⤵️🧵
Focus Time is the literal best. I get so much more done when I set myself to be as productive as possible. 5 minutes of planning allows my brain to really fly. If you haven't tried it before, give it a go over the summer holidays. (1/10)
August 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Focus Time is the literal best. I get so much more done when I set myself to be as productive as possible. 5 minutes of planning allows my brain to really fly. If you haven't tried it before, give it a go over the summer holidays. (1/10)
I first started using my outlook calendar when I was Head of Science. I wanted my team to know where they could find me. Over time it evolved into my most powerful tool for productivity by utilising time/calendar blocking. If you aren't already using it, give it a go in September! (1/11)
August 3, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I first started using my outlook calendar when I was Head of Science. I wanted my team to know where they could find me. Over time it evolved into my most powerful tool for productivity by utilising time/calendar blocking. If you aren't already using it, give it a go in September! (1/11)
A week in Greece with my family has completely re-energised me. I feel like I have more clarity and motivation than I have done in years. I am even more excited to share my knowledge about how to maximise what you can get done in a day in order to have the time you need to just be you! (1/10)
July 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A week in Greece with my family has completely re-energised me. I feel like I have more clarity and motivation than I have done in years. I am even more excited to share my knowledge about how to maximise what you can get done in a day in order to have the time you need to just be you! (1/10)
If you are starting the summer feeling exhausted I'm hoping this will give you some food for thought.
July 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
If you are starting the summer feeling exhausted I'm hoping this will give you some food for thought.
Another great report from my awesome colleagues.
Absolutely fascinating to see how quickly this divide has appeared. School leaders need more support to make sure all their students reap the benefits of this technological shift.
Absolutely fascinating to see how quickly this divide has appeared. School leaders need more support to make sure all their students reap the benefits of this technological shift.
🚨 State schools are quickly falling behind as a new AI digital divide is opening up in the education system.
Our new report finds that private schools are way ahead on setting AI policies, dedicating staff to oversee its use, and providing training and resources ⤵️🧵
Our new report finds that private schools are way ahead on setting AI policies, dedicating staff to oversee its use, and providing training and resources ⤵️🧵
July 16, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Another great report from my awesome colleagues.
Absolutely fascinating to see how quickly this divide has appeared. School leaders need more support to make sure all their students reap the benefits of this technological shift.
Absolutely fascinating to see how quickly this divide has appeared. School leaders need more support to make sure all their students reap the benefits of this technological shift.
I originally posted this on a different platform last week but thought there might be some useful hints for school leaders here too. Sorry its a little bit on the late side! Hope its helpful! (1/10)
July 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I originally posted this on a different platform last week but thought there might be some useful hints for school leaders here too. Sorry its a little bit on the late side! Hope its helpful! (1/10)
✨We've made it to over 100 schools recruited for the Fair School Admissions Pledge ✨
It isn't too late to join us. Deadline for applications is THIS FRIDAY. Please do reach out if you have any questions, we would love to hear from you!
www.suttontrust.com/fair-school-...
It isn't too late to join us. Deadline for applications is THIS FRIDAY. Please do reach out if you have any questions, we would love to hear from you!
www.suttontrust.com/fair-school-...
July 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
✨We've made it to over 100 schools recruited for the Fair School Admissions Pledge ✨
It isn't too late to join us. Deadline for applications is THIS FRIDAY. Please do reach out if you have any questions, we would love to hear from you!
www.suttontrust.com/fair-school-...
It isn't too late to join us. Deadline for applications is THIS FRIDAY. Please do reach out if you have any questions, we would love to hear from you!
www.suttontrust.com/fair-school-...
Cannot get enough of 'Building a Second Brain'. We are knowledge workers but we aren't curating our knowledge as though it is our most valuable asset....
July 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Cannot get enough of 'Building a Second Brain'. We are knowledge workers but we aren't curating our knowledge as though it is our most valuable asset....
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🎺 Our team will be speaking at Ed Fest this week!
Our Research and Policy Manager, @kevinlatham.bsky.social, and our Senior Schools Engagement Manager, @charleyo.bsky.social, will be discussing our research from this year as well as our ongoing work to reform school admissions ⤵️
Our Research and Policy Manager, @kevinlatham.bsky.social, and our Senior Schools Engagement Manager, @charleyo.bsky.social, will be discussing our research from this year as well as our ongoing work to reform school admissions ⤵️
July 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
🎺 Our team will be speaking at Ed Fest this week!
Our Research and Policy Manager, @kevinlatham.bsky.social, and our Senior Schools Engagement Manager, @charleyo.bsky.social, will be discussing our research from this year as well as our ongoing work to reform school admissions ⤵️
Our Research and Policy Manager, @kevinlatham.bsky.social, and our Senior Schools Engagement Manager, @charleyo.bsky.social, will be discussing our research from this year as well as our ongoing work to reform school admissions ⤵️
I really need to remember that in 3 weeks time I will be lying by the pool in Rhodes and absolutely loving this weather! 😎
July 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I really need to remember that in 3 weeks time I will be lying by the pool in Rhodes and absolutely loving this weather! 😎
@suttontrust.bsky.social Fair School Admissions Awards applications have started arriving and it really is an absolute joy to read them. Tangible impact from schools dedicated to serving their whole community - a great way to end the school year!
June 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
@suttontrust.bsky.social Fair School Admissions Awards applications have started arriving and it really is an absolute joy to read them. Tangible impact from schools dedicated to serving their whole community - a great way to end the school year!
Really looking forward to EdFest this year! My awesome colleague @kevinlatham.bsky.social and I will be presenting on @suttontrust.bsky.social research focussing on our new reports from this year and our Fair School Admissions Pledge. Do come and say hello!
June 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Really looking forward to EdFest this year! My awesome colleague @kevinlatham.bsky.social and I will be presenting on @suttontrust.bsky.social research focussing on our new reports from this year and our Fair School Admissions Pledge. Do come and say hello!
That feeling when you read a book and it is literally describing an experience you have been chasing your whole life. Offering you the solutions to problems that have been wearing you down, itching at you for years. Yeah - that's this book.
June 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
That feeling when you read a book and it is literally describing an experience you have been chasing your whole life. Offering you the solutions to problems that have been wearing you down, itching at you for years. Yeah - that's this book.
Today's win is epic.
🗨️ "This announcement is a very positive one, which will benefit hundreds of thousands of children – putting them in a better place to learn in schools."
Our Head of Research and Policy, @beckymontacute.bsky.social, on the expansion of free school meals access ⬇️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
Our Head of Research and Policy, @beckymontacute.bsky.social, on the expansion of free school meals access ⬇️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
Taking hunger out of the classroom - The Sutton Trust
Unpacking the Government's decision to widen FSM access to all households on universal credit.
www.suttontrust.com
June 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Today's win is epic.
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🚨 Applications for our Fair School Admissions Award 2025/26 are open!
Awards are given at bronze, silver and gold level for schools, multi-academy trusts and local authorities who are taking steps towards fairer school admissions.
Apply now ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/fair-school-...
Awards are given at bronze, silver and gold level for schools, multi-academy trusts and local authorities who are taking steps towards fairer school admissions.
Apply now ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/fair-school-...
June 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
🚨 Applications for our Fair School Admissions Award 2025/26 are open!
Awards are given at bronze, silver and gold level for schools, multi-academy trusts and local authorities who are taking steps towards fairer school admissions.
Apply now ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/fair-school-...
Awards are given at bronze, silver and gold level for schools, multi-academy trusts and local authorities who are taking steps towards fairer school admissions.
Apply now ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/fair-school-...