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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🔵 Thanks to everyone who joined us for our HR Circle yesterday! The next meeting will take place on Wednesday 25 March, focusing on 'Single Central Record.'
Not a member yet? Sign up for our £50 annual subscription.
📧 hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk
Not a member yet? Sign up for our £50 annual subscription.
📧 hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 1:09 PM
🔵 Thanks to everyone who joined us for our HR Circle yesterday! The next meeting will take place on Wednesday 25 March, focusing on 'Single Central Record.'
Not a member yet? Sign up for our £50 annual subscription.
📧 hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk
Not a member yet? Sign up for our £50 annual subscription.
📧 hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk
Thought provoking afternoon recording @oneeducation.bsky.social Rethinking Education podcast with Jen Crittenden from @collegeofteaching.bsky.social focussing on curriculum with @jograyeducation.bsky.social ….. released soon so watch out on Spotify
January 29, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Thought provoking afternoon recording @oneeducation.bsky.social Rethinking Education podcast with Jen Crittenden from @collegeofteaching.bsky.social focussing on curriculum with @jograyeducation.bsky.social ….. released soon so watch out on Spotify
Really interesting morning with Ian Hutchings, Founder & MD of Vita Safety talking about health & safety for educational establishments and the links with #HR. The attendees from MATs, #schools & the independent sector covered a wide range of issues! @oneeducation.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Really interesting morning with Ian Hutchings, Founder & MD of Vita Safety talking about health & safety for educational establishments and the links with #HR. The attendees from MATs, #schools & the independent sector covered a wide range of issues! @oneeducation.bsky.social
Took part with my lg yesterday morning doing our tally : blackbird couple, blue tits, robin, magpie and pigeon 🐦🐦⬛
Loved just sitting & listening to the bird song 🎶
#rspb #BigGardenBirdWatch
Loved just sitting & listening to the bird song 🎶
#rspb #BigGardenBirdWatch
January 26, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Took part with my lg yesterday morning doing our tally : blackbird couple, blue tits, robin, magpie and pigeon 🐦🐦⬛
Loved just sitting & listening to the bird song 🎶
#rspb #BigGardenBirdWatch
Loved just sitting & listening to the bird song 🎶
#rspb #BigGardenBirdWatch
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🩷 Last week saw the release of the first ever Autistic Barbie, the latest addition to the brand's increasingly diverse collection.
Learn more about Barbie's evolution over time and the role of representation in play: bit.ly/45bvb2T
Learn more about Barbie's evolution over time and the role of representation in play: bit.ly/45bvb2T
January 23, 2026 at 8:01 AM
🩷 Last week saw the release of the first ever Autistic Barbie, the latest addition to the brand's increasingly diverse collection.
Learn more about Barbie's evolution over time and the role of representation in play: bit.ly/45bvb2T
Learn more about Barbie's evolution over time and the role of representation in play: bit.ly/45bvb2T
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Our The Three Strands of Oracy Webinar Series brings together evidence-led strategies, classroom examples, and reflection points to support schools on their journey towards excellent oracy provision.
Book your place today:
Book your place today:
The Three Strands of Oracy Webinar Series (All 3 sessions) | One Education
The Three Strands of Oracy Webinar Series is designed to help schools strengthen their approach to talk in the classroom. Across the sessions, we’ll explore the three key strands of the One Education…
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January 14, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Our The Three Strands of Oracy Webinar Series brings together evidence-led strategies, classroom examples, and reflection points to support schools on their journey towards excellent oracy provision.
Book your place today:
Book your place today:
Today started @oneeducation.bsky.social HR Spring Training with Accredited Safer Recruitment Refresher
Fabulous Feedback:
- Great balance between presentation & conversation
- lots of clearly delivered information
- have highlighted actions to take back to #school
- very informative🧵
Fabulous Feedback:
- Great balance between presentation & conversation
- lots of clearly delivered information
- have highlighted actions to take back to #school
- very informative🧵
January 16, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Today started @oneeducation.bsky.social HR Spring Training with Accredited Safer Recruitment Refresher
Fabulous Feedback:
- Great balance between presentation & conversation
- lots of clearly delivered information
- have highlighted actions to take back to #school
- very informative🧵
Fabulous Feedback:
- Great balance between presentation & conversation
- lots of clearly delivered information
- have highlighted actions to take back to #school
- very informative🧵
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Don't miss our latest Safeguarding Spotlight! 🔦
A free webinar that shares all the signs that a child may be experiencing domestic abuse and how to ensure that every child's voice is sought, heard and responded to.
Tune in: bit.ly/4qdSdOV
A free webinar that shares all the signs that a child may be experiencing domestic abuse and how to ensure that every child's voice is sought, heard and responded to.
Tune in: bit.ly/4qdSdOV
January 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Don't miss our latest Safeguarding Spotlight! 🔦
A free webinar that shares all the signs that a child may be experiencing domestic abuse and how to ensure that every child's voice is sought, heard and responded to.
Tune in: bit.ly/4qdSdOV
A free webinar that shares all the signs that a child may be experiencing domestic abuse and how to ensure that every child's voice is sought, heard and responded to.
Tune in: bit.ly/4qdSdOV
Great way to start the NY …..
🎙️ The latest episode of Rethinking Education is live!
Helen Marriott, Head of Inclusion, discusses the common challenges and misconceptions around inclusion - alongside effective strategies to help improve our practice in school.
Tune in: bit.ly/49zoZ6b
Helen Marriott, Head of Inclusion, discusses the common challenges and misconceptions around inclusion - alongside effective strategies to help improve our practice in school.
Tune in: bit.ly/49zoZ6b
January 11, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Great way to start the NY …..
Looking forward to hosting again this time alongside Ian (MD of Vita Safety) to discuss H&S issues for our HR Circle 🔵 attendees - everyone welcome - just email
hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk
or call 01612760160
hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk
or call 01612760160
Looking forward to another fantastic year exploring a range of topics with HR leaders in education!
Join us for a 'Health and Safety Surgery,' taking place on 28 January 2026. Co-hosted by Ian Hutchings, Managing Director of Vita Safety Limited.
hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk
Join us for a 'Health and Safety Surgery,' taking place on 28 January 2026. Co-hosted by Ian Hutchings, Managing Director of Vita Safety Limited.
hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Looking forward to hosting again this time alongside Ian (MD of Vita Safety) to discuss H&S issues for our HR Circle 🔵 attendees - everyone welcome - just email
hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk
or call 01612760160
hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk
or call 01612760160
Still a few places left on our Safer Recruitment Refresher and Critical Incident Management courses. Asbestos awareness now fully booked! So be quick …. 👇🏼
Look forward to 2026 by booking onto our Spring Term Training on the @oneeducation.bsky.social website
🧡Safer Recruitment Refresher (accredited) January 16th
💜Critical Incident Management February 12th
💚Asbestos Awareness February 24th
All schools welcome!
www.oneeducation.co.uk/training-cou...
🧡Safer Recruitment Refresher (accredited) January 16th
💜Critical Incident Management February 12th
💚Asbestos Awareness February 24th
All schools welcome!
www.oneeducation.co.uk/training-cou...
January 8, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Still a few places left on our Safer Recruitment Refresher and Critical Incident Management courses. Asbestos awareness now fully booked! So be quick …. 👇🏼
New Year & more HR policy updates! 📑🗂️
On the @oneeducation.bsky.social website (membership area)
Don’t worry if we don’t provide your #HR - policies can be purchased individually or as a package 👍
📌Equality, Whole School (model) Policy
📌Freedom of Information Policy
🧵…
On the @oneeducation.bsky.social website (membership area)
Don’t worry if we don’t provide your #HR - policies can be purchased individually or as a package 👍
📌Equality, Whole School (model) Policy
📌Freedom of Information Policy
🧵…
January 7, 2026 at 6:19 PM
New Year & more HR policy updates! 📑🗂️
On the @oneeducation.bsky.social website (membership area)
Don’t worry if we don’t provide your #HR - policies can be purchased individually or as a package 👍
📌Equality, Whole School (model) Policy
📌Freedom of Information Policy
🧵…
On the @oneeducation.bsky.social website (membership area)
Don’t worry if we don’t provide your #HR - policies can be purchased individually or as a package 👍
📌Equality, Whole School (model) Policy
📌Freedom of Information Policy
🧵…
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Don't miss our "Three Strands of Oracy" Webinar Series, providing a practical framework for embedding high-quality oracy practice in school.
Our first session takes place on Tuesday, 3 February, focusing on "Learning to Talk."
Book your spot: bit.ly/49lgBHi
Our first session takes place on Tuesday, 3 February, focusing on "Learning to Talk."
Book your spot: bit.ly/49lgBHi
January 7, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Don't miss our "Three Strands of Oracy" Webinar Series, providing a practical framework for embedding high-quality oracy practice in school.
Our first session takes place on Tuesday, 3 February, focusing on "Learning to Talk."
Book your spot: bit.ly/49lgBHi
Our first session takes place on Tuesday, 3 February, focusing on "Learning to Talk."
Book your spot: bit.ly/49lgBHi
🚨 #NowHiring: We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced HR Business Partner to join our team!
The successful candidate will provide advice and support to schools and academies on a range of people management matters.
Apply: bit.ly/4sqPKlQ
The successful candidate will provide advice and support to schools and academies on a range of people management matters.
Apply: bit.ly/4sqPKlQ
January 5, 2026 at 4:26 PM
🚨 #NowHiring: We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced HR Business Partner to join our team!
The successful candidate will provide advice and support to schools and academies on a range of people management matters.
Apply: bit.ly/4sqPKlQ
The successful candidate will provide advice and support to schools and academies on a range of people management matters.
Apply: bit.ly/4sqPKlQ
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This year, it was announced that suicide prevention would become compulsory in the school curriculum from September 2026.
In our podcast with Papyrus UK, we talk about how we can help school staff hold those conversations safely and sensitively:
In our podcast with Papyrus UK, we talk about how we can help school staff hold those conversations safely and sensitively:
How educators can create safe spaces for children to disclose sexual abuse: Part 2
With an extensive portfolio of services, tailor-made solutions and leadership support, we can help you to optimise your operations and achieve your school business goals.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This year, it was announced that suicide prevention would become compulsory in the school curriculum from September 2026.
In our podcast with Papyrus UK, we talk about how we can help school staff hold those conversations safely and sensitively:
In our podcast with Papyrus UK, we talk about how we can help school staff hold those conversations safely and sensitively:
The festive season can be tough- please retweet and/or use to highlight the help available….
December 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The festive season can be tough- please retweet and/or use to highlight the help available….
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All mainstream schools are set to receive a DfE Attendance Baseline Improvement Expectation (ABIE), with minimum expectations, in September 2026.
What steps can you take to strengthen your school attendance systems and ensure readiness for future changes?
What steps can you take to strengthen your school attendance systems and ensure readiness for future changes?
December 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
All mainstream schools are set to receive a DfE Attendance Baseline Improvement Expectation (ABIE), with minimum expectations, in September 2026.
What steps can you take to strengthen your school attendance systems and ensure readiness for future changes?
What steps can you take to strengthen your school attendance systems and ensure readiness for future changes?
What a sunrise for my day off to watch my youngest in her school nativity #wednesdaymotivation
December 17, 2025 at 9:11 AM
What a sunrise for my day off to watch my youngest in her school nativity #wednesdaymotivation
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📄 Following the Curriculum & Assessment Review, educators can expect significant change over the next few years.
How can your school prepare for these reforms to ensure they strengthen outcomes for all pupils, staff and wider communities?
Read more: bit.ly/4iEkSKe
How can your school prepare for these reforms to ensure they strengthen outcomes for all pupils, staff and wider communities?
Read more: bit.ly/4iEkSKe
December 12, 2025 at 12:27 PM
📄 Following the Curriculum & Assessment Review, educators can expect significant change over the next few years.
How can your school prepare for these reforms to ensure they strengthen outcomes for all pupils, staff and wider communities?
Read more: bit.ly/4iEkSKe
How can your school prepare for these reforms to ensure they strengthen outcomes for all pupils, staff and wider communities?
Read more: bit.ly/4iEkSKe
Read my latest blog …. 🎄🥂
It's that exciting time of year with lots of festive activities and staff celebrations to look forward to.
But as an employer, Christmas can throw up a number of HR issues. Read our blog for expert advice, tips & guidance to navigate this festive season: bit.ly/4op3oCA
But as an employer, Christmas can throw up a number of HR issues. Read our blog for expert advice, tips & guidance to navigate this festive season: bit.ly/4op3oCA
HR Considerations for Christmas Parties & New Rules | One Education
Explore HR considerations for Christmas parties to minimise the risk of staff misconduct, grievances and other HR issues, whilst staff enjoy themselves.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Read my latest blog …. 🎄🥂
A late night as trustee:seeing the demands of the #education sector through another lens is always thought provoking. The complexity of issues, pressures, demands, & expectations on school leaders continue to grow. BUT the passion & resilience to provide for pupils is inspiring.
December 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A late night as trustee:seeing the demands of the #education sector through another lens is always thought provoking. The complexity of issues, pressures, demands, & expectations on school leaders continue to grow. BUT the passion & resilience to provide for pupils is inspiring.
Even MORE oupdated policies on @oneeducation.bsky.social website (membership area)
Don’t worry if we don’t provide your #HR - policies can be purchased individually!
📌Appraisal
📌Attendance
📌Capability
📌Code of Conduct
📌Leave of Absence
📌Lone Working
Don’t worry if we don’t provide your #HR - policies can be purchased individually!
📌Appraisal
📌Attendance
📌Capability
📌Code of Conduct
📌Leave of Absence
📌Lone Working
December 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Even MORE oupdated policies on @oneeducation.bsky.social website (membership area)
Don’t worry if we don’t provide your #HR - policies can be purchased individually!
📌Appraisal
📌Attendance
📌Capability
📌Code of Conduct
📌Leave of Absence
📌Lone Working
Don’t worry if we don’t provide your #HR - policies can be purchased individually!
📌Appraisal
📌Attendance
📌Capability
📌Code of Conduct
📌Leave of Absence
📌Lone Working
Look forward to 2026 by booking onto our Spring Term Training on the @oneeducation.bsky.social website
🧡Safer Recruitment Refresher (accredited) January 16th
💜Critical Incident Management February 12th
💚Asbestos Awareness February 24th
All schools welcome!
www.oneeducation.co.uk/training-cou...
🧡Safer Recruitment Refresher (accredited) January 16th
💜Critical Incident Management February 12th
💚Asbestos Awareness February 24th
All schools welcome!
www.oneeducation.co.uk/training-cou...
December 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Look forward to 2026 by booking onto our Spring Term Training on the @oneeducation.bsky.social website
🧡Safer Recruitment Refresher (accredited) January 16th
💜Critical Incident Management February 12th
💚Asbestos Awareness February 24th
All schools welcome!
www.oneeducation.co.uk/training-cou...
🧡Safer Recruitment Refresher (accredited) January 16th
💜Critical Incident Management February 12th
💚Asbestos Awareness February 24th
All schools welcome!
www.oneeducation.co.uk/training-cou...
Busy day on Wednesday at the @oneeducation.bsky.social SBM conference with the HR service represented by Paula Shacklady talking about restructures & redundancies and earlier with Rob Merino and myself discussing academisation #education #HR #Governance
November 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Busy day on Wednesday at the @oneeducation.bsky.social SBM conference with the HR service represented by Paula Shacklady talking about restructures & redundancies and earlier with Rob Merino and myself discussing academisation #education #HR #Governance