Eleanor Bernardes
@eleanorbernardes.bsky.social
Edu leadership and policy geek - researcher - freelancer - PhD student: Executive Founder Succession in MATs - Strategic Lead: APSEND National MAT CEOs network - currently between 🇳🇴 and 🇬🇧
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Upstream - read our new report in partnership with CST
In June 2025, the APSEND National Network for MAT CEOs and CST (Confederation of School Trusts) held a joint engagement call for their members, during which they shared plans to develop a strong colle...
www.apsend.org
New report - out today!
UPSTREAM - preventative work that works is published with @apsend.bsky.social and @cstvoice.bsky.social, exploring best practice in upstream working based on 27 case studies of 17 specialist and mixed MATs.
www.apsend.org/blog/2025-10...
UPSTREAM - preventative work that works is published with @apsend.bsky.social and @cstvoice.bsky.social, exploring best practice in upstream working based on 27 case studies of 17 specialist and mixed MATs.
www.apsend.org/blog/2025-10...
Read our new report on Upstream preventative work in multi academy trusts here - and do get in touch if you'd like to discuss anything further!
The report is based on 27 best practice case studies from 17 specialist and mixed MATs - enjoy!
The report is based on 27 best practice case studies from 17 specialist and mixed MATs - enjoy!
Today we're launching a new report with @cstvoice.bsky.social on Upstream working in multi academy trusts, illustrating what our members tell us: Upstream working *works*
www.apsend.org/blog/2025-10...
www.apsend.org/blog/2025-10...
Upstream - read our new report in partnership with CST
In June 2025, the APSEND National Network for MAT CEOs and CST (Confederation of School Trusts) held a joint engagement call for their members, during which they shared plans to develop a strong colle...
www.apsend.org
October 6, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Read our new report on Upstream preventative work in multi academy trusts here - and do get in touch if you'd like to discuss anything further!
The report is based on 27 best practice case studies from 17 specialist and mixed MATs - enjoy!
The report is based on 27 best practice case studies from 17 specialist and mixed MATs - enjoy!
New report - out today!
UPSTREAM - preventative work that works is published with @apsend.bsky.social and @cstvoice.bsky.social, exploring best practice in upstream working based on 27 case studies of 17 specialist and mixed MATs.
www.apsend.org/blog/2025-10...
UPSTREAM - preventative work that works is published with @apsend.bsky.social and @cstvoice.bsky.social, exploring best practice in upstream working based on 27 case studies of 17 specialist and mixed MATs.
www.apsend.org/blog/2025-10...
Upstream - read our new report in partnership with CST
In June 2025, the APSEND National Network for MAT CEOs and CST (Confederation of School Trusts) held a joint engagement call for their members, during which they shared plans to develop a strong colle...
www.apsend.org
October 6, 2025 at 4:57 AM
New report - out today!
UPSTREAM - preventative work that works is published with @apsend.bsky.social and @cstvoice.bsky.social, exploring best practice in upstream working based on 27 case studies of 17 specialist and mixed MATs.
www.apsend.org/blog/2025-10...
UPSTREAM - preventative work that works is published with @apsend.bsky.social and @cstvoice.bsky.social, exploring best practice in upstream working based on 27 case studies of 17 specialist and mixed MATs.
www.apsend.org/blog/2025-10...
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We launched our UK Survey report from the #esrc Sustainable School Leadership research project today.
Big important findings on leaders' work (& workloads), well-being, career journeys & plans, professional learning, views on school contexts/ cultures & more!
www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/gro...
Big important findings on leaders' work (& workloads), well-being, career journeys & plans, professional learning, views on school contexts/ cultures & more!
www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/gro...
Sustainable School Leadership: Comparing Approaches to the Training, Supply and Retention of Senior School Leaders Across the UK - The University of Nottingham
www.nottingham.ac.uk
September 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
We launched our UK Survey report from the #esrc Sustainable School Leadership research project today.
Big important findings on leaders' work (& workloads), well-being, career journeys & plans, professional learning, views on school contexts/ cultures & more!
www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/gro...
Big important findings on leaders' work (& workloads), well-being, career journeys & plans, professional learning, views on school contexts/ cultures & more!
www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/gro...
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@patthomson.bsky.social @twperry1.bsky.social @headsup4hts.bsky.social @headsroundtable.bsky.social @ascl-uk.bsky.social @naht.org.uk @eleanorbernardes.bsky.social @vicgoddard.bsky.social @wholeeducation.bsky.social @kathrynmorgan.bsky.social @belmasoffice.bsky.social @samfr.bsky.social
We launched our UK Survey report from the #esrc Sustainable School Leadership research project today.
Big important findings on leaders' work (& workloads), well-being, career journeys & plans, professional learning, views on school contexts/ cultures & more!
www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/gro...
Big important findings on leaders' work (& workloads), well-being, career journeys & plans, professional learning, views on school contexts/ cultures & more!
www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/gro...
Sustainable School Leadership: Comparing Approaches to the Training, Supply and Retention of Senior School Leaders Across the UK - The University of Nottingham
www.nottingham.ac.uk
September 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Look what washed up on our beach this morning (With my fellow swimmer’s hand for scale - she’s not actually touching it) and yes… we still got in the water for our morning swim in the fjord! Very brave 💪 #Stavanger #ColdWater #Swimming #Jellyfish
September 12, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Look what washed up on our beach this morning (With my fellow swimmer’s hand for scale - she’s not actually touching it) and yes… we still got in the water for our morning swim in the fjord! Very brave 💪 #Stavanger #ColdWater #Swimming #Jellyfish
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Good morning, it’s Sunday!
It’s time for another #Edujobs bulletin. If you’re looking for work in education, but not in a school classroom, here’s an hour of the latest ads for you.
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It’s time for another #Edujobs bulletin. If you’re looking for work in education, but not in a school classroom, here’s an hour of the latest ads for you.
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Share the link if I miss one.
a cat is standing on its hind legs on a window sill and saying good morning .
ALT: a cat is standing on its hind legs on a window sill and saying good morning .
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August 3, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Good morning, it’s Sunday!
It’s time for another #Edujobs bulletin. If you’re looking for work in education, but not in a school classroom, here’s an hour of the latest ads for you.
Wave if you’re watching,
Shout if you get one,
Share the link if I miss one.
It’s time for another #Edujobs bulletin. If you’re looking for work in education, but not in a school classroom, here’s an hour of the latest ads for you.
Wave if you’re watching,
Shout if you get one,
Share the link if I miss one.
Love it when something I’ve been working on sparks some ideas for other people - thank you for this reflective and really interesting post @claireharley.bsky.social 🤩
New Blog: Sensemaking in Schools.
Written whist reflecting on @eleanorbernardes.bsky.social's presentation at @belmasoffice.bsky.social.
www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/sensema...
Written whist reflecting on @eleanorbernardes.bsky.social's presentation at @belmasoffice.bsky.social.
www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/sensema...
Sensemaking in Schools
Vision as a changing entity and the impact this has on how we work in schools
www.researchtoclassroom.com
July 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Love it when something I’ve been working on sparks some ideas for other people - thank you for this reflective and really interesting post @claireharley.bsky.social 🤩
@neilgilbride.bsky.social I’ve only just noticed you’re at BELMAS today!!! See you soon!!!!
July 6, 2025 at 7:24 AM
@neilgilbride.bsky.social I’ve only just noticed you’re at BELMAS today!!! See you soon!!!!
“The Glastonbury of education” - this is how Valerie Hannon described this year’s @wholeeducation.bsky.social conference, and it certainly felt like it!
It was great to kick off the next cohort of Trust Leader’s Action Learning - can’t wait to work with everyone over the coming year!
It was great to kick off the next cohort of Trust Leader’s Action Learning - can’t wait to work with everyone over the coming year!
July 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
“The Glastonbury of education” - this is how Valerie Hannon described this year’s @wholeeducation.bsky.social conference, and it certainly felt like it!
It was great to kick off the next cohort of Trust Leader’s Action Learning - can’t wait to work with everyone over the coming year!
It was great to kick off the next cohort of Trust Leader’s Action Learning - can’t wait to work with everyone over the coming year!
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This is the last thing the BBC needs
June 17, 2025 at 5:44 AM
This is the last thing the BBC needs
I briefly glanced up from cleaning interview transcripts to see this beautiful creature in my garden 🥰 #PhDLife #ResearcherSky
May 27, 2025 at 8:24 AM
I briefly glanced up from cleaning interview transcripts to see this beautiful creature in my garden 🥰 #PhDLife #ResearcherSky
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It's called the Nasquack.
Anyone seen the reaction of the Heard and McDonald stock exchange?
April 7, 2025 at 6:35 AM
It's called the Nasquack.
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2 more days until this comes out! Very excited. Hope people find it useful, accessible and respectful. Reposts appreciated.
www.amazon.co.uk/Supporting-C...
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March 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
2 more days until this comes out! Very excited. Hope people find it useful, accessible and respectful. Reposts appreciated.
www.amazon.co.uk/Supporting-C...
www.amazon.co.uk/Supporting-C...
Frost on the floor, water temp 5 degrees, a wonderful way to start the day ☀️ ❄️
March 19, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Frost on the floor, water temp 5 degrees, a wonderful way to start the day ☀️ ❄️
I haven’t been able to swim in the fjord since early October - and today was 5 degrees and my first day back in! Made it to waist height but hope to actually swim tomorrow ❄️ 🧊 🏊♀️
March 4, 2025 at 7:30 AM
I haven’t been able to swim in the fjord since early October - and today was 5 degrees and my first day back in! Made it to waist height but hope to actually swim tomorrow ❄️ 🧊 🏊♀️
This looks like an awesome job with @impactedgroup.bsky.social !! 🤩
Research Director | ImpactEd Group | Leeds or London #Edujobs #EduSky
www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/impacte...
www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/impacte...
Research Director | ImpactEd Group | CharityJob
Apply now for Research Director. , £66,500 - £75,000 per year, find a career with meaning today
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March 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
This looks like an awesome job with @impactedgroup.bsky.social !! 🤩
Has anyone completed the ofsted consultation doc yet? I’m looking for any guidance docs (beyond the obvious overview page) that might have info on word counts etc (if there are any)? Also - can you skip questions if you only want to respond on specific things? Thanks
February 20, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Has anyone completed the ofsted consultation doc yet? I’m looking for any guidance docs (beyond the obvious overview page) that might have info on word counts etc (if there are any)? Also - can you skip questions if you only want to respond on specific things? Thanks
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Finally, an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our forthcoming book coming out at the end of next week!
@bloomsburyed.bsky.social @collegeofteaching.bsky.social @alisonpeacock.bsky.social
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/practice-t...
#TPADIS #Bloomsbury #BookMonth #NewBook #TVEd #PLACE #PreOrder
@bloomsburyed.bsky.social @collegeofteaching.bsky.social @alisonpeacock.bsky.social
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/practice-t...
#TPADIS #Bloomsbury #BookMonth #NewBook #TVEd #PLACE #PreOrder
Practice to page
An exclusive preview of our book and what we want it to do...
thatpovertyguy.substack.com
February 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Finally, an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our forthcoming book coming out at the end of next week!
@bloomsburyed.bsky.social @collegeofteaching.bsky.social @alisonpeacock.bsky.social
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/practice-t...
#TPADIS #Bloomsbury #BookMonth #NewBook #TVEd #PLACE #PreOrder
@bloomsburyed.bsky.social @collegeofteaching.bsky.social @alisonpeacock.bsky.social
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/practice-t...
#TPADIS #Bloomsbury #BookMonth #NewBook #TVEd #PLACE #PreOrder
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What are the barriers and enablers to decent implementation in schools?
Useful for those leaders developing projects & innovations, especially in better understanding/tackling inequalities in communities
@bradresearchsch.bsky.social top blog again!
researchschool.org.uk/bradford/new...
Useful for those leaders developing projects & innovations, especially in better understanding/tackling inequalities in communities
@bradresearchsch.bsky.social top blog again!
researchschool.org.uk/bradford/new...
Implementation Decisions: What are your barriers and enablers?
Implementation Decisions: What are your barriers and enablers?
researchschool.org.uk
February 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
What are the barriers and enablers to decent implementation in schools?
Useful for those leaders developing projects & innovations, especially in better understanding/tackling inequalities in communities
@bradresearchsch.bsky.social top blog again!
researchschool.org.uk/bradford/new...
Useful for those leaders developing projects & innovations, especially in better understanding/tackling inequalities in communities
@bradresearchsch.bsky.social top blog again!
researchschool.org.uk/bradford/new...
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How do we further address SEND inequalities in different regions and across England?
This latest report by the @edupolicyinst.bsky.social @nuffieldfoundation.org highlights the inequalities and the blind spots that exist in SEND support across schools in England.
#SEND
epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
This latest report by the @edupolicyinst.bsky.social @nuffieldfoundation.org highlights the inequalities and the blind spots that exist in SEND support across schools in England.
#SEND
epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
epi.org.uk
February 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
How do we further address SEND inequalities in different regions and across England?
This latest report by the @edupolicyinst.bsky.social @nuffieldfoundation.org highlights the inequalities and the blind spots that exist in SEND support across schools in England.
#SEND
epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
This latest report by the @edupolicyinst.bsky.social @nuffieldfoundation.org highlights the inequalities and the blind spots that exist in SEND support across schools in England.
#SEND
epi.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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Did you get the latest update?
This weeks roundup is filled with some important research and insights - especially for those in education and wanting to tackle educational disadvantage
Some noteworthy mentions below....
#ThatPovertyGuy #MondayMorning
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/news-resea...
This weeks roundup is filled with some important research and insights - especially for those in education and wanting to tackle educational disadvantage
Some noteworthy mentions below....
#ThatPovertyGuy #MondayMorning
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/news-resea...
News, research & insights
w/c 17 Feb 2025
thatpovertyguy.substack.com
February 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Did you get the latest update?
This weeks roundup is filled with some important research and insights - especially for those in education and wanting to tackle educational disadvantage
Some noteworthy mentions below....
#ThatPovertyGuy #MondayMorning
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/news-resea...
This weeks roundup is filled with some important research and insights - especially for those in education and wanting to tackle educational disadvantage
Some noteworthy mentions below....
#ThatPovertyGuy #MondayMorning
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/news-resea...
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What does value-based leadership look like across all teams in MATs/schools and for communities?
Insightful report from @tobygreany.bsky.social @eleanorbernardes.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social
Really useful for edu-leaders and system-leaders
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/news-resea...
Insightful report from @tobygreany.bsky.social @eleanorbernardes.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social
Really useful for edu-leaders and system-leaders
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/news-resea...
News, research & insights
w/c 17 Feb 2025
thatpovertyguy.substack.com
February 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
What does value-based leadership look like across all teams in MATs/schools and for communities?
Insightful report from @tobygreany.bsky.social @eleanorbernardes.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social
Really useful for edu-leaders and system-leaders
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/news-resea...
Insightful report from @tobygreany.bsky.social @eleanorbernardes.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social
Really useful for edu-leaders and system-leaders
thatpovertyguy.substack.com/p/news-resea...
It’s been a hard week. But here’s the fjord this morning 🥰
February 14, 2025 at 7:09 AM
It’s been a hard week. But here’s the fjord this morning 🥰
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"Knowledge mobilisation cannot be seen as a stand-alone activity. Rather, it is a constant & evolving set of processes, involving both knowledge creation & knowledge sharing. These processes are bound up with approaches to sensemaking, structural integration & navigating agency, autonomy..." 1/2
February 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
"Knowledge mobilisation cannot be seen as a stand-alone activity. Rather, it is a constant & evolving set of processes, involving both knowledge creation & knowledge sharing. These processes are bound up with approaches to sensemaking, structural integration & navigating agency, autonomy..." 1/2
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"A core argument for MATs is that they can facilitate the
sharing of knowledge, expertise & practice across member schools & staff, enhancing professional development & building collective capacity for improvement. 'Boundary spanners' are key individuals who work across different parts of.." 1/2
sharing of knowledge, expertise & practice across member schools & staff, enhancing professional development & building collective capacity for improvement. 'Boundary spanners' are key individuals who work across different parts of.." 1/2
February 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
"A core argument for MATs is that they can facilitate the
sharing of knowledge, expertise & practice across member schools & staff, enhancing professional development & building collective capacity for improvement. 'Boundary spanners' are key individuals who work across different parts of.." 1/2
sharing of knowledge, expertise & practice across member schools & staff, enhancing professional development & building collective capacity for improvement. 'Boundary spanners' are key individuals who work across different parts of.." 1/2