Jo Gray
jograyeducation.bsky.social
Jo Gray
@jograyeducation.bsky.social
Mummy. Head of Educational Development, consultant, speaker, coach, author, governor.

Passionate about play, books, inclusion, leadership & helping every child find their strength.

Lover of learning - NPQH, ILM 5 Coach,MA Educational Leadership.
I’m unplugging for a week.

Wishing all those on their Easter break the chance to recharge and for those who are nearly there- you’ve got this 🫶🏼

Enjoy the spring weather ☀️
April 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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🌟 We're pleased to share this glowing testimonial from one of our clients!

Shout out to @jograyeducation.bsky.social and her incredible passion for play! Get in touch to find out how we can help you to embrace play in your classrooms, from Early Years to KS1 and beyond 🚀
April 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Got that #FridayFeeling by recording the next episode of @oneeducation.bsky.social Rethinking Education podcast with Adam Cooke along with @jograyeducation.bsky.social talking about the power of #music in #education
April 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
What a joyful day at Cosy hearing about their incredible story, the way they support charities, the sustainability, etc. Loved exploring ways we can collaborate! Watch this space 🫶🏼
March 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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📆 Don't forget - our training course on "Greater Depth Writing: A Whole School Approach" takes place on Thursday, 3 April at The Nest in Manchester.

Join us to discover strategies to support greater depth writing across the school.

Secure your spot: bit.ly/4aSaydv
March 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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📝🅰️ There is a strong link between writing outcomes and writing enjoyment. But, research shows writing for pleasure levels have dropped to fewer than 3 in 10 young people aged 8-18.

How can we inspire a love of writing and nurture the potential of greater depth writers?
March 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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🌟 We are pleased to share our latest case study!

Find out how the One Education Reading Award supported @ProspereTrust to strengthen their reading provision, supporting leaders and teachers to improve outcomes for all.

Read here:
Case Study: Secondary Reading Award  | One Education
Find out how the One Education Secondary Reading Award has supported Prospere Learning Trust to strengthen their reading provision, supporting leaders and teachers to improve outcomes for all.
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March 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A summary and thoughts of the curriculum and assessment interim report
📣 The long-awaited interim report from the Curriculum and Assessment Review has been published!

Head over to our website to find a summary of the initial findings, together with thoughts from our expert education consultants: bit.ly/3Ovo4JL
March 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
What to say and what not to say to parents or carers of children who mask. 1/3

#masking #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #maskinginschool #neurodiversityintheclassroom
March 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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🎙️ We're delighted to be joined by @davemcpartlin.bsky.social
on the latest episode of Rethinking Education!

Tune in for insights & inspiration on how schools can build a "dare to dream" culture where anything is possible!

Listen here ⬇️ bit.ly/3DC1ltU

#DareToDream
Episode 15: Importance of Schools Offering Life Experiences and Creating Community Spirit
One Education : Rethinking Education · Episode
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March 18, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Don't miss our new guide to the assessment of writing ✍️

Discover all the essential tools to ensure assessment is clear, meaningful and effective: bit.ly/3XYSaui
March 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The Curriculum and Assessment Review Interim Report is out.

assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67d961...

What are your initial thoughts?
March 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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In 2025 the role schools have in offering life experiences & building community spirit is more important than ever
Listen to @davemcpartlin.bsky.social on @oneeducation.bsky.social Rethinking Education
Myself & @jograyeducation.bsky.social loved recording this & can’t wait to visit Flakefkeet …
🎙️ We're delighted to be joined by @davemcpartlin.bsky.social
on the latest episode of Rethinking Education!

Tune in for insights & inspiration on how schools can build a "dare to dream" culture where anything is possible!

Listen here ⬇️ bit.ly/3DC1ltU

#DareToDream
Episode 15: Importance of Schools Offering Life Experiences and Creating Community Spirit
One Education : Rethinking Education · Episode
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March 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Very excited for this. More info coming soon!
March 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
A very grand ceremony at chester cathedral for my graduation in MA in Educational Leadership from university of Chester this morning! 👩‍🎓🫶🏼

Thank you One Education @rachelfosteroneed.bsky.social @stufern.bsky.social for your support
March 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Love delivering the LEAD Network at @TheNestManc Join us on 2nd July for the next one where we will explore Ofsted updates, curriculum, Oracy, finance and SEND! Find out more here - shorturl.at/y2da8
March 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
March 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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A marvellous Monday with @davemcpartlin.bsky.social recording the One Education ‘Rethinking Education’ podcast with @jograyeducation.bsky.social
As our guests know they have a fun & exciting end to the podcast 🛝. Dave embraced this like all the other creative opportunities he provides his pupils!
March 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
A great day for the first face to face conference by Foundation Years and Begin Bright yesterday in Leeds - making the most of the time on the train to write a blog on play (what else!) ❤️
March 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
A new report from the 'Raising the Nation Play Commission' underscores the urgent need for government intervention to ensure that play remains a central part of children’s development.

Explore key findings and my thoughts here:

www.oneeducation.co.uk/the-state-of...
The ‘State of Play’ Report: Why Play Matters and What Needs to Change | One Education
This blog reflects on findings from the 'State of Play' report, sharing key recommendations that we hope will reshape the landscape of play in England.
www.oneeducation.co.uk
March 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Did you know that 1 in 5 children in the UK don’t own a single book? World Book Day exists to change that.

#wbd #worldbookday #worldbookday2025 #books #booksbooksbooks
March 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
A great morning with a wonderful team of EY Practitioners @wmbchildcare
March 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Privileged to deliver the keynote at the #mcrey25 awards last night. What an event! What a way to celebrate the incredible practice in schools and settings across Manchester - the youngest children of Manchester are so very lucky 🫶🏼
March 1, 2025 at 10:19 AM
What a backdrop 🫶🏼
The Power of Play keynote by @jograyeducation.bsky.social
at
tonight’s #MCREY25 Celebration night for Manchester City School sponsored by One Education at Manchester Monastery #EYFS
February 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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🚨 #NowHiring: Due to successful engagement with new schools in new locations, One Education is looking to employ Speech & Language Therapists to join our team from September 2025.

Apply here: bit.ly/41emG43

#ManchesterJobs #SALT
February 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM