Rachel Foster
@rachelfosteroneed.bsky.social
Director of HR & Education Strategy at One Education / MAT Trustee / DSL / Mother of 2 / Mental Health First Aider. Co-Presenter of Rethinking Education Podcast. Speaker at education conferences, networks and events. Host of the HR Circle.
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🌟 Get to know our team!
Listen as we sit down with Helen Marriott, our Head of Inclusion, and chat about her experiences supporting children with speech, language and communication needs.
Listen as we sit down with Helen Marriott, our Head of Inclusion, and chat about her experiences supporting children with speech, language and communication needs.
November 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
🌟 Get to know our team!
Listen as we sit down with Helen Marriott, our Head of Inclusion, and chat about her experiences supporting children with speech, language and communication needs.
Listen as we sit down with Helen Marriott, our Head of Inclusion, and chat about her experiences supporting children with speech, language and communication needs.
Informative HR Circle 🔵 this morning discussing the Management of Critical Incidents in Educational Settings and Martyn’s Law
Next session in January is on Health & Safety and HR overlap
To join this virtual network contact: hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk
@oneeducation.bsky.social
Next session in January is on Health & Safety and HR overlap
To join this virtual network contact: hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk
@oneeducation.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Informative HR Circle 🔵 this morning discussing the Management of Critical Incidents in Educational Settings and Martyn’s Law
Next session in January is on Health & Safety and HR overlap
To join this virtual network contact: hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk
@oneeducation.bsky.social
Next session in January is on Health & Safety and HR overlap
To join this virtual network contact: hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk
@oneeducation.bsky.social
Informative Primary Heads Mtg: play sufficiency, moderation, mainstream inclusive provision, attendance, & healthy schools. Fantastic news of the outstanding judgement for Manchester City Council’s Children’s Services 2025 Ofsted inspection. Proud @oneeducation.bsky.social is a strategic partner.
November 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Informative Primary Heads Mtg: play sufficiency, moderation, mainstream inclusive provision, attendance, & healthy schools. Fantastic news of the outstanding judgement for Manchester City Council’s Children’s Services 2025 Ofsted inspection. Proud @oneeducation.bsky.social is a strategic partner.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.
#RemembranceDay
#RemembranceDay
November 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.
#RemembranceDay
#RemembranceDay
See you all next Wednesday for updates on Critical Incident Management and #MartynsLaw
📆 The next HR Circle takes place on Wednesday, 12 November.
A chance to discuss 'Managing Critical Incidents' alongside other HR Leaders in education.
Not a member? Contact hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk to join!
📆 The next HR Circle takes place on Wednesday, 12 November.
A chance to discuss 'Managing Critical Incidents' alongside other HR Leaders in education.
Not a member? Contact hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk to join!
November 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
See you all next Wednesday for updates on Critical Incident Management and #MartynsLaw
📆 The next HR Circle takes place on Wednesday, 12 November.
A chance to discuss 'Managing Critical Incidents' alongside other HR Leaders in education.
Not a member? Contact hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk to join!
📆 The next HR Circle takes place on Wednesday, 12 November.
A chance to discuss 'Managing Critical Incidents' alongside other HR Leaders in education.
Not a member? Contact hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk to join!
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📆 Mark your calendars for the School Finance Autumn Conference, taking place on Wednesday, 26 November 2025!
➡️ SLA & Contracts
➡️ Recruitment & Redundancies
➡️ What is Martyn’s Law?
➡️ Introducing Finance Next Gen
➡️ Growing MATs
Book your place: bit.ly/4gNHQxE
➡️ SLA & Contracts
➡️ Recruitment & Redundancies
➡️ What is Martyn’s Law?
➡️ Introducing Finance Next Gen
➡️ Growing MATs
Book your place: bit.ly/4gNHQxE
October 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM
📆 Mark your calendars for the School Finance Autumn Conference, taking place on Wednesday, 26 November 2025!
➡️ SLA & Contracts
➡️ Recruitment & Redundancies
➡️ What is Martyn’s Law?
➡️ Introducing Finance Next Gen
➡️ Growing MATs
Book your place: bit.ly/4gNHQxE
➡️ SLA & Contracts
➡️ Recruitment & Redundancies
➡️ What is Martyn’s Law?
➡️ Introducing Finance Next Gen
➡️ Growing MATs
Book your place: bit.ly/4gNHQxE
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💬 “Working with One Education has made the development, launch and maintenance of our website an exciting and pain free process!"
Discover how we collaborated with the Manchester Virtual School to transform their school website:
Discover how we collaborated with the Manchester Virtual School to transform their school website:
Case Study: School Website | One Education
Discover how to our Marketing Team worked with Manchester Virtual School to enhance their school website and elevate their online presence.
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October 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
💬 “Working with One Education has made the development, launch and maintenance of our website an exciting and pain free process!"
Discover how we collaborated with the Manchester Virtual School to transform their school website:
Discover how we collaborated with the Manchester Virtual School to transform their school website:
Always enjoying meeting & talking with Headteachers from across Greater Manchester as part of the @oneeducation.bsky.social Lead Network facilitated by @jograyeducation.bsky.social Interesting conversations on lots of strategic issues in education #LeadershipMatters
#LeadershipDevelopment
#LeadershipDevelopment
October 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Always enjoying meeting & talking with Headteachers from across Greater Manchester as part of the @oneeducation.bsky.social Lead Network facilitated by @jograyeducation.bsky.social Interesting conversations on lots of strategic issues in education #LeadershipMatters
#LeadershipDevelopment
#LeadershipDevelopment
30+ attendees on our Understanding & Maintaining Single Central Record training with fabulous feedback.
Answered queries on contractors, visitors, ID docs, GDPR & Teacher prohibitions.
For Schools & MATs interested in our SCR Audit, critical for Ofsted👇
www.oneeducation.co.uk/about-us/get...
Answered queries on contractors, visitors, ID docs, GDPR & Teacher prohibitions.
For Schools & MATs interested in our SCR Audit, critical for Ofsted👇
www.oneeducation.co.uk/about-us/get...
October 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
30+ attendees on our Understanding & Maintaining Single Central Record training with fabulous feedback.
Answered queries on contractors, visitors, ID docs, GDPR & Teacher prohibitions.
For Schools & MATs interested in our SCR Audit, critical for Ofsted👇
www.oneeducation.co.uk/about-us/get...
Answered queries on contractors, visitors, ID docs, GDPR & Teacher prohibitions.
For Schools & MATs interested in our SCR Audit, critical for Ofsted👇
www.oneeducation.co.uk/about-us/get...
Wow what a day! Being part of the @oneeducation.bsky.social HR team planning for the future, then an afternoon of team building by supporting schools via enhancing 2 different outdoor sites in Manchester and Tameside
(loving the camaraderie, creativity & collective effort & autumn fresh air🌱🍃💪🍁🍂)
(loving the camaraderie, creativity & collective effort & autumn fresh air🌱🍃💪🍁🍂)
October 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Wow what a day! Being part of the @oneeducation.bsky.social HR team planning for the future, then an afternoon of team building by supporting schools via enhancing 2 different outdoor sites in Manchester and Tameside
(loving the camaraderie, creativity & collective effort & autumn fresh air🌱🍃💪🍁🍂)
(loving the camaraderie, creativity & collective effort & autumn fresh air🌱🍃💪🍁🍂)
🚨 #NowHiring: We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced HR Business Partner.
An opportunity to provide high-quality, specialist pupil facing and management services to schools and academies.
Apply here: bit.ly/4nKaLEU
#HRCareers #HRJobs
An opportunity to provide high-quality, specialist pupil facing and management services to schools and academies.
Apply here: bit.ly/4nKaLEU
#HRCareers #HRJobs
September 29, 2025 at 7:26 AM
🚨 #NowHiring: We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced HR Business Partner.
An opportunity to provide high-quality, specialist pupil facing and management services to schools and academies.
Apply here: bit.ly/4nKaLEU
#HRCareers #HRJobs
An opportunity to provide high-quality, specialist pupil facing and management services to schools and academies.
Apply here: bit.ly/4nKaLEU
#HRCareers #HRJobs
I was joined yesterday for the @OneEducation HR Circle🔵 by #HR Directors, Managers & staff from MATs across the whole country, Federations & the Independent #education sector - so lots of networking opportunities. Next mtg Nov 12- sign up here oneeducation.co.uk/hr-circle/
September 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I was joined yesterday for the @OneEducation HR Circle🔵 by #HR Directors, Managers & staff from MATs across the whole country, Federations & the Independent #education sector - so lots of networking opportunities. Next mtg Nov 12- sign up here oneeducation.co.uk/hr-circle/
Join our circle 🔵 this Wednesday- all those responsible for #HR in schools and MATs welcome 👇
The first HR Circle of this academic year takes place next Wednesday, 24 September.
A chance to discuss the Employment Rights Bill alongside other HR Leaders in education.
Not a member? Contact hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk to join! @oneeducation.bsky.social
A chance to discuss the Employment Rights Bill alongside other HR Leaders in education.
Not a member? Contact hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk to join! @oneeducation.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Join our circle 🔵 this Wednesday- all those responsible for #HR in schools and MATs welcome 👇
First training session completed this morning for middle managers in educational settings from across #GreaterManchester
Great #FridayFeeling with the marvellous attendee feedback on the course & the views!
Book onto @oneeducation.bsky.social courses here👇
www.oneeducation.co.uk/training-cou...
Great #FridayFeeling with the marvellous attendee feedback on the course & the views!
Book onto @oneeducation.bsky.social courses here👇
www.oneeducation.co.uk/training-cou...
September 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
First training session completed this morning for middle managers in educational settings from across #GreaterManchester
Great #FridayFeeling with the marvellous attendee feedback on the course & the views!
Book onto @oneeducation.bsky.social courses here👇
www.oneeducation.co.uk/training-cou...
Great #FridayFeeling with the marvellous attendee feedback on the course & the views!
Book onto @oneeducation.bsky.social courses here👇
www.oneeducation.co.uk/training-cou...
The first HR Circle of this academic year takes place next Wednesday, 24 September.
A chance to discuss the Employment Rights Bill alongside other HR Leaders in education.
Not a member? Contact hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk to join! @oneeducation.bsky.social
A chance to discuss the Employment Rights Bill alongside other HR Leaders in education.
Not a member? Contact hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk to join! @oneeducation.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The first HR Circle of this academic year takes place next Wednesday, 24 September.
A chance to discuss the Employment Rights Bill alongside other HR Leaders in education.
Not a member? Contact hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk to join! @oneeducation.bsky.social
A chance to discuss the Employment Rights Bill alongside other HR Leaders in education.
Not a member? Contact hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk to join! @oneeducation.bsky.social
The Employment Rights Bill was being voted on yesterday by MPs in the House of Commons, taking another step towards becoming law. Read my blog on how it impacts educational settings 👇@OneEducation @OneEducationHR
⬇️ Head over to Education Report to read a feature from our very own @rachelfosteroneed.bsky.social, Director of HR & Education Strategy.
A detailed summary of the Employment Rights Bill and its impact on education - a must-read for school and MAT leaders!
www.educationreport.co.uk/2025/07/30/e...
A detailed summary of the Employment Rights Bill and its impact on education - a must-read for school and MAT leaders!
www.educationreport.co.uk/2025/07/30/e...
Employment Rights Bill: The impact on education - Education Report
In 2024, the Government introduced the Employment Rights Bill, a significant piece of legislation co
www.educationreport.co.uk
September 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The Employment Rights Bill was being voted on yesterday by MPs in the House of Commons, taking another step towards becoming law. Read my blog on how it impacts educational settings 👇@OneEducation @OneEducationHR
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⭐ A new school year always feels like a fresh start – with new faces, possibilities, and challenges too.
We’re back with the Rethinking Education podcast, your free resource for staying informed and inspired as the school year unfolds.
Learn more:
We’re back with the Rethinking Education podcast, your free resource for staying informed and inspired as the school year unfolds.
Learn more:
The Rethinking Education Podcast | One Education
Learn all about Rethinking Education, the podcast that brings together leading experts in education to share stories from the sector. Available to listen to on Spotify.
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September 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
⭐ A new school year always feels like a fresh start – with new faces, possibilities, and challenges too.
We’re back with the Rethinking Education podcast, your free resource for staying informed and inspired as the school year unfolds.
Learn more:
We’re back with the Rethinking Education podcast, your free resource for staying informed and inspired as the school year unfolds.
Learn more:
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🌟 Our latest Safeguarding Spotlight is officially live!
Listen to our Safeguarding Specialist Lauren Foster discuss how schools can effectively record and respond to contextual #safeguarding issues.
Watch now for free:
Listen to our Safeguarding Specialist Lauren Foster discuss how schools can effectively record and respond to contextual #safeguarding issues.
Watch now for free:
Safeguarding Spotlight: Contextual Safeguarding
Lauren Foster, Safeguarding Specialist discusses supporting schools to effectively and respond to contextual Safeguarding issues.
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September 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🌟 Our latest Safeguarding Spotlight is officially live!
Listen to our Safeguarding Specialist Lauren Foster discuss how schools can effectively record and respond to contextual #safeguarding issues.
Watch now for free:
Listen to our Safeguarding Specialist Lauren Foster discuss how schools can effectively record and respond to contextual #safeguarding issues.
Watch now for free:
Hope this is helpful was useful as a discussion note for our HR Circle last year
Are you welcoming new starters to school this term? Discover essential tips for an effective onboarding experience in our blog, ensuring that employees feel welcome, informed, and confident in their new roles.
Read here: bit.ly/3IZ09Df
Read here: bit.ly/3IZ09Df
September 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Hope this is helpful was useful as a discussion note for our HR Circle last year
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🎉 Welcome to the 2025-26 academic year! 🎉
We hope you all had a wonderful summer break and are feeling refreshed and ready for another exciting year ahead.
We hope you all had a wonderful summer break and are feeling refreshed and ready for another exciting year ahead.
September 1, 2025 at 9:53 AM
🎉 Welcome to the 2025-26 academic year! 🎉
We hope you all had a wonderful summer break and are feeling refreshed and ready for another exciting year ahead.
We hope you all had a wonderful summer break and are feeling refreshed and ready for another exciting year ahead.
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🚨 September is closer than you think!
We're here to help you stay up to date and compliant with #KCSIE2025.
Find out what’s changing and what steps schools need to take to prepare for the next academic year.
Read here: bit.ly/44AHyEv
We're here to help you stay up to date and compliant with #KCSIE2025.
Find out what’s changing and what steps schools need to take to prepare for the next academic year.
Read here: bit.ly/44AHyEv
August 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
🚨 September is closer than you think!
We're here to help you stay up to date and compliant with #KCSIE2025.
Find out what’s changing and what steps schools need to take to prepare for the next academic year.
Read here: bit.ly/44AHyEv
We're here to help you stay up to date and compliant with #KCSIE2025.
Find out what’s changing and what steps schools need to take to prepare for the next academic year.
Read here: bit.ly/44AHyEv
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Read our blog as we address misconceptions that have arisen from the Writing Framework:
❌ Handwriting lessons from the start of Reception.
❌ Children are taught how to write letters in September.
❌ Focus on letter formation rather than physical development.
bit.ly/44Mb3oh
❌ Handwriting lessons from the start of Reception.
❌ Children are taught how to write letters in September.
❌ Focus on letter formation rather than physical development.
bit.ly/44Mb3oh
August 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Read our blog as we address misconceptions that have arisen from the Writing Framework:
❌ Handwriting lessons from the start of Reception.
❌ Children are taught how to write letters in September.
❌ Focus on letter formation rather than physical development.
bit.ly/44Mb3oh
❌ Handwriting lessons from the start of Reception.
❌ Children are taught how to write letters in September.
❌ Focus on letter formation rather than physical development.
bit.ly/44Mb3oh
Been busy at the river too in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
August 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Been busy at the river too in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
Been busy in the bush over last 48 hours #wellnessgoals 🇿🇦
August 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Been busy in the bush over last 48 hours #wellnessgoals 🇿🇦
Start September right by investing in your staff’s CPD
🍂 Management Skills for Middle Leaders 19 Sept
🍁 Safer Recruitment 30 Sept
All Autumn training now on @oneeducation.bsky.social website. All schools welcome (use your free pass as part of the HR sla!)
www.oneeducation.co.uk/training-cou...
🍂 Management Skills for Middle Leaders 19 Sept
🍁 Safer Recruitment 30 Sept
All Autumn training now on @oneeducation.bsky.social website. All schools welcome (use your free pass as part of the HR sla!)
www.oneeducation.co.uk/training-cou...
August 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Start September right by investing in your staff’s CPD
🍂 Management Skills for Middle Leaders 19 Sept
🍁 Safer Recruitment 30 Sept
All Autumn training now on @oneeducation.bsky.social website. All schools welcome (use your free pass as part of the HR sla!)
www.oneeducation.co.uk/training-cou...
🍂 Management Skills for Middle Leaders 19 Sept
🍁 Safer Recruitment 30 Sept
All Autumn training now on @oneeducation.bsky.social website. All schools welcome (use your free pass as part of the HR sla!)
www.oneeducation.co.uk/training-cou...