MT
@mt213.bsky.social
Director of School Improvement. Curriculum and Pedagogy. National NPQLT Trainer and Facilitator. Previous Co- Head/ DHT. Passionate about Teacher Professional Development
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Senior leaders aspiring for headship roles have now fallen to its lowest point in an annual survey ran by @naht.org.uk
Leaders talk of how their work has harmed their mental health, led them to seek professional support and even leave the profession.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Leaders talk of how their work has harmed their mental health, led them to seek professional support and even leave the profession.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Senior leaders aspiring to headship falls to record low
Almost half of heads say they need mental health support, and a third are already receiving support, finds survey
www.tes.com
April 30, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Senior leaders aspiring for headship roles have now fallen to its lowest point in an annual survey ran by @naht.org.uk
Leaders talk of how their work has harmed their mental health, led them to seek professional support and even leave the profession.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Leaders talk of how their work has harmed their mental health, led them to seek professional support and even leave the profession.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Really excited about a day focused on Instructional Coaching with @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social. Love this coaching approach and the tangible impact it can make on a Teacher’s pedagogy and their self- concept as a professional engaging in meaningful, focused pedagogical chats @ietrust.bsky.social
April 30, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Really excited about a day focused on Instructional Coaching with @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social. Love this coaching approach and the tangible impact it can make on a Teacher’s pedagogy and their self- concept as a professional engaging in meaningful, focused pedagogical chats @ietrust.bsky.social
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I am excited to announce our new book, which pulls together all of different threads of what great schools do & celebrating them.
We've explored curriculum, learning, behaviour, attendance, personal development, & leadership. I'm forever indebted to all schools I've visited & worked with.
We've explored curriculum, learning, behaviour, attendance, personal development, & leadership. I'm forever indebted to all schools I've visited & worked with.
COMING JULY 2025! 📚
In #HowDoTheyDoIt?, @ensermark.bsky.social and @greeborunner.bsky.social unpack what sets truly outstanding schools apart - and more importantly, what we can all learn from them.
Find out more at: www.crownhouse.co.uk/how-do-they-...
In #HowDoTheyDoIt?, @ensermark.bsky.social and @greeborunner.bsky.social unpack what sets truly outstanding schools apart - and more importantly, what we can all learn from them.
Find out more at: www.crownhouse.co.uk/how-do-they-...
April 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I am excited to announce our new book, which pulls together all of different threads of what great schools do & celebrating them.
We've explored curriculum, learning, behaviour, attendance, personal development, & leadership. I'm forever indebted to all schools I've visited & worked with.
We've explored curriculum, learning, behaviour, attendance, personal development, & leadership. I'm forever indebted to all schools I've visited & worked with.
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If you Haven't Checked out my Podcast yet, I've had some Cracking Guests!!
Spotify - shorturl.at/EGQq1
Apple - shorturl.at/bqX7L
My Website - shorturl.at/Qcb5i
Spotify - shorturl.at/EGQq1
Apple - shorturl.at/bqX7L
My Website - shorturl.at/Qcb5i
April 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
If you Haven't Checked out my Podcast yet, I've had some Cracking Guests!!
Spotify - shorturl.at/EGQq1
Apple - shorturl.at/bqX7L
My Website - shorturl.at/Qcb5i
Spotify - shorturl.at/EGQq1
Apple - shorturl.at/bqX7L
My Website - shorturl.at/Qcb5i
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Q&A: How much do principals impact student outcomes?
"When we think about managing resources strategically, we often don’t think enough about time—but it’s one of the most important resources we have."
instructionpartners.org/2025/03/25/q...
"When we think about managing resources strategically, we often don’t think enough about time—but it’s one of the most important resources we have."
instructionpartners.org/2025/03/25/q...
Q&A: How much do principals impact student outcomes? - Instruction Partners
instructionpartners.org
April 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Q&A: How much do principals impact student outcomes?
"When we think about managing resources strategically, we often don’t think enough about time—but it’s one of the most important resources we have."
instructionpartners.org/2025/03/25/q...
"When we think about managing resources strategically, we often don’t think enough about time—but it’s one of the most important resources we have."
instructionpartners.org/2025/03/25/q...
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More than one-third of primary schools and four in 10 secondaries are expecting to reduce their numbers of staff next year, amid falling pupil numbers and tightening budgets buff.ly/NOoE7J4
Drop in teacher job adverts as falling rolls and cuts bite
A new report shows 44% of secondary schools and 36% of primaries expect to employ fewer staff next year
buff.ly
April 24, 2025 at 8:13 AM
More than one-third of primary schools and four in 10 secondaries are expecting to reduce their numbers of staff next year, amid falling pupil numbers and tightening budgets buff.ly/NOoE7J4
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Absolutely delighted by this impartial review of my book published in the journal, School Science Review (open access):
www.ase.org.uk/system/files...
#EduSky #UKEd #SciTeachUK #iTeachBio
www.ase.org.uk/system/files...
#EduSky #UKEd #SciTeachUK #iTeachBio
March 18, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Absolutely delighted by this impartial review of my book published in the journal, School Science Review (open access):
www.ase.org.uk/system/files...
#EduSky #UKEd #SciTeachUK #iTeachBio
www.ase.org.uk/system/files...
#EduSky #UKEd #SciTeachUK #iTeachBio
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'Teaching is about responding to the emergent thinking in front of us'.
This is an excellent post, making a powerful argument for why teaching resources 'need to be dynamic, interrogative'.
In response to Emma's opening qu, I taught a poetry lesson on the last day of term (KS4) without the iwb...1
This is an excellent post, making a powerful argument for why teaching resources 'need to be dynamic, interrogative'.
In response to Emma's opening qu, I taught a poetry lesson on the last day of term (KS4) without the iwb...1
Powerpoint and IWBs - time to reclaim analogue teaching. My latest blog.
thinkingflexibly.com/2025/04/19/p...
thinkingflexibly.com/2025/04/19/p...
Powerpoint and IWBs – It’s time to reclaim analogue teaching
When was the last time you taught an individual lesson without using an interactive whiteboard, without PowerPoint, without pre prepared digital resources? When was the last time you did this for a…
thinkingflexibly.com
April 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
'Teaching is about responding to the emergent thinking in front of us'.
This is an excellent post, making a powerful argument for why teaching resources 'need to be dynamic, interrogative'.
In response to Emma's opening qu, I taught a poetry lesson on the last day of term (KS4) without the iwb...1
This is an excellent post, making a powerful argument for why teaching resources 'need to be dynamic, interrogative'.
In response to Emma's opening qu, I taught a poetry lesson on the last day of term (KS4) without the iwb...1
Great evening to go for a swim 🏊
April 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Great evening to go for a swim 🏊
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Powerpoint and IWBs - time to reclaim analogue teaching. My latest blog.
thinkingflexibly.com/2025/04/19/p...
thinkingflexibly.com/2025/04/19/p...
Powerpoint and IWBs – It’s time to reclaim analogue teaching
When was the last time you taught an individual lesson without using an interactive whiteboard, without PowerPoint, without pre prepared digital resources? When was the last time you did this for a…
thinkingflexibly.com
April 19, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Powerpoint and IWBs - time to reclaim analogue teaching. My latest blog.
thinkingflexibly.com/2025/04/19/p...
thinkingflexibly.com/2025/04/19/p...
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Amazing generosity:
6 HOURS OF FREE PD!
I'm delighted to release further details of my 6 completely free to access webinars, running over June and July.
Full details in the poster below!
Recordings available too (same sign-up link)
forms.gle/xP5SCjfCj7c7...
Please share on SM, email and newsletters!
I'm delighted to release further details of my 6 completely free to access webinars, running over June and July.
Full details in the poster below!
Recordings available too (same sign-up link)
forms.gle/xP5SCjfCj7c7...
Please share on SM, email and newsletters!
April 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Amazing generosity:
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Stockingford Academy Secures £150K Funding for New Nursery Provision!
Find out more here: www.stockingfordacademy.org/2025/04/03/n...
Find out more here: www.stockingfordacademy.org/2025/04/03/n...
April 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Stockingford Academy Secures £150K Funding for New Nursery Provision!
Find out more here: www.stockingfordacademy.org/2025/04/03/n...
Find out more here: www.stockingfordacademy.org/2025/04/03/n...
Great to meet @unleashingme.bsky.social this morning @CST
April 3, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Great to meet @unleashingme.bsky.social this morning @CST
Really excited to be at the CST conference with @inspireeducation.bsky.social
April 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Really excited to be at the CST conference with @inspireeducation.bsky.social
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Every year, around a third of GCSE pupils in England miss out on passes in English and maths. We spoke to some of the school that are quietly turning things around for the 'forgotten third'...
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March 29, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Every year, around a third of GCSE pupils in England miss out on passes in English and maths. We spoke to some of the school that are quietly turning things around for the 'forgotten third'...
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This idea was inspired by the work of
@earlyexcellence.bsky.social recently shared at their Inspiring Leaders Conference.
We're eager to see how these bags will enrich learning experiences and strengthen the home-school connection. Off to go and make more now! 😊
@emmaturner75.bsky.social
@earlyexcellence.bsky.social recently shared at their Inspiring Leaders Conference.
We're eager to see how these bags will enrich learning experiences and strengthen the home-school connection. Off to go and make more now! 😊
@emmaturner75.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 8:28 AM
This idea was inspired by the work of
@earlyexcellence.bsky.social recently shared at their Inspiring Leaders Conference.
We're eager to see how these bags will enrich learning experiences and strengthen the home-school connection. Off to go and make more now! 😊
@emmaturner75.bsky.social
@earlyexcellence.bsky.social recently shared at their Inspiring Leaders Conference.
We're eager to see how these bags will enrich learning experiences and strengthen the home-school connection. Off to go and make more now! 😊
@emmaturner75.bsky.social
Great to pause and reflect on the Curriculum and Pedagogy choices we make and why we make them with @emmaturner75.bsky.social today- a very thought-proving session @finhamparkmat.bsky.social
March 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Great to pause and reflect on the Curriculum and Pedagogy choices we make and why we make them with @emmaturner75.bsky.social today- a very thought-proving session @finhamparkmat.bsky.social
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How are you feeling about the week ahead?
Our helpline is open 24/7 for immediate, emotional support from qualified counsellors.
We're here for everyone working in education.
Call us 💙 📞: 08000 562 561
#TeacherMentalHealth #TeacherWellbeing #TeacherTwitter
Our helpline is open 24/7 for immediate, emotional support from qualified counsellors.
We're here for everyone working in education.
Call us 💙 📞: 08000 562 561
#TeacherMentalHealth #TeacherWellbeing #TeacherTwitter
March 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
How are you feeling about the week ahead?
Our helpline is open 24/7 for immediate, emotional support from qualified counsellors.
We're here for everyone working in education.
Call us 💙 📞: 08000 562 561
#TeacherMentalHealth #TeacherWellbeing #TeacherTwitter
Our helpline is open 24/7 for immediate, emotional support from qualified counsellors.
We're here for everyone working in education.
Call us 💙 📞: 08000 562 561
#TeacherMentalHealth #TeacherWellbeing #TeacherTwitter
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Two core ideas underpin effective inclusive teaching:
1. Cognitive similarity
2. Instructional sensitivity
Let’s dig into both…
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1. Cognitive similarity
2. Instructional sensitivity
Let’s dig into both…
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March 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Two core ideas underpin effective inclusive teaching:
1. Cognitive similarity
2. Instructional sensitivity
Let’s dig into both…
↓
1. Cognitive similarity
2. Instructional sensitivity
Let’s dig into both…
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Managing your attention & working memory so you can actively think &cognate is the single most important thing you can do/ get your students explicitly aware of so they can manage &own their learning- particularly as we move into exam season @walkthrus.bsky.social @olicav.bsky.social
March 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Managing your attention & working memory so you can actively think &cognate is the single most important thing you can do/ get your students explicitly aware of so they can manage &own their learning- particularly as we move into exam season @walkthrus.bsky.social @olicav.bsky.social
The benefits of instructional coaching & building a coaching culture can totally empower teachers in a personal, pedagogical &ultimately classroom impact way.
So proud to be an accredited @walkthrus.bsky.social to mobilise this within schools @olicav.bsky.social @mattteachcoach.bsky.social
So proud to be an accredited @walkthrus.bsky.social to mobilise this within schools @olicav.bsky.social @mattteachcoach.bsky.social
March 2, 2025 at 10:18 AM
The benefits of instructional coaching & building a coaching culture can totally empower teachers in a personal, pedagogical &ultimately classroom impact way.
So proud to be an accredited @walkthrus.bsky.social to mobilise this within schools @olicav.bsky.social @mattteachcoach.bsky.social
So proud to be an accredited @walkthrus.bsky.social to mobilise this within schools @olicav.bsky.social @mattteachcoach.bsky.social
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Excited to be attending and speaking at this event on Saturday 😊
February 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Excited to be attending and speaking at this event on Saturday 😊
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🌿 The Eco Council at Whittle met with our CEO, Lois, and Head of Estates, Ben Tranter, to explore how the Trust and school can support each other through our environment strategy. Great ideas were shared - sustainability starts with teamwork! ♻️💡 #Sustainability #EcoCouncil
February 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🌿 The Eco Council at Whittle met with our CEO, Lois, and Head of Estates, Ben Tranter, to explore how the Trust and school can support each other through our environment strategy. Great ideas were shared - sustainability starts with teamwork! ♻️💡 #Sustainability #EcoCouncil
Well- being for me is focusing on the personal stuff that makes you tick and energises you for life and work. Running really helped me this evening as did wrestling and being silly with my daughter ❤️😀
February 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Well- being for me is focusing on the personal stuff that makes you tick and energises you for life and work. Running really helped me this evening as did wrestling and being silly with my daughter ❤️😀
Excited to be working @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social today on Instructional coaching @ietrust.bsky.social
February 24, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Excited to be working @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social today on Instructional coaching @ietrust.bsky.social