Chris Passey
@chrispassey.bsky.social
Headteacher of Kimichi School | Chair of Governors | Author at Bloomsbury & Routledge | Co-Founder of EduPulse | MA Educational Leadership | NPQH Student
Pre-orders for Succeeding as a Deputy Head have pushed it to the #1 spot and reviews from @scottinghatt.bsky.social, @shaneleaning.com & @hugheshaili.bsky.social have filled @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social and I with nothing but pride.
You can get your copy here: amzn.eu/d/76iYHbG
You can get your copy here: amzn.eu/d/76iYHbG
October 20, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Pre-orders for Succeeding as a Deputy Head have pushed it to the #1 spot and reviews from @scottinghatt.bsky.social, @shaneleaning.com & @hugheshaili.bsky.social have filled @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social and I with nothing but pride.
You can get your copy here: amzn.eu/d/76iYHbG
You can get your copy here: amzn.eu/d/76iYHbG
Climbing the charts!
Have you pre-ordered your copy of this “seminal contribution to educational leadership literature”?
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Have you pre-ordered your copy of this “seminal contribution to educational leadership literature”?
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October 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Climbing the charts!
Have you pre-ordered your copy of this “seminal contribution to educational leadership literature”?
amzn.eu/d/aUlKItF
Have you pre-ordered your copy of this “seminal contribution to educational leadership literature”?
amzn.eu/d/aUlKItF
PRE-ORDER NOW
Succeeding as a Deputy Head by me and @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social is being published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social in Jan 26.
Contributors include @samgibbs.bsky.social @andrewpercivaled.bsky.social @joshpd.bsky.social and foreword by @samtwiselton.bsky.social
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Succeeding as a Deputy Head by me and @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social is being published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social in Jan 26.
Contributors include @samgibbs.bsky.social @andrewpercivaled.bsky.social @joshpd.bsky.social and foreword by @samtwiselton.bsky.social
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October 15, 2025 at 10:08 AM
PRE-ORDER NOW
Succeeding as a Deputy Head by me and @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social is being published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social in Jan 26.
Contributors include @samgibbs.bsky.social @andrewpercivaled.bsky.social @joshpd.bsky.social and foreword by @samtwiselton.bsky.social
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Succeeding as a Deputy Head by me and @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social is being published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social in Jan 26.
Contributors include @samgibbs.bsky.social @andrewpercivaled.bsky.social @joshpd.bsky.social and foreword by @samtwiselton.bsky.social
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🎙️NEW EPISODE🎙️
From the Think Space
In this new series, we meet the inspiring people driving change in education.
From EduPulse, our first guest -
@hugheshaili.bsky.social - discusses recruitment and retention and what we can do in the future.
open.spotify.com/episode/242X...
From the Think Space
In this new series, we meet the inspiring people driving change in education.
From EduPulse, our first guest -
@hugheshaili.bsky.social - discusses recruitment and retention and what we can do in the future.
open.spotify.com/episode/242X...
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September 18, 2025 at 9:55 AM
🎙️NEW EPISODE🎙️
From the Think Space
In this new series, we meet the inspiring people driving change in education.
From EduPulse, our first guest -
@hugheshaili.bsky.social - discusses recruitment and retention and what we can do in the future.
open.spotify.com/episode/242X...
From the Think Space
In this new series, we meet the inspiring people driving change in education.
From EduPulse, our first guest -
@hugheshaili.bsky.social - discusses recruitment and retention and what we can do in the future.
open.spotify.com/episode/242X...
I’m ridiculously proud to share that I’m starting a new position as Headteacher at @kimichischool.bsky.social!
The journey I have been on, under the expert guidance of Executive Head Sally Alexander has been an honour and the adventure of a lifetime.
The journey I have been on, under the expert guidance of Executive Head Sally Alexander has been an honour and the adventure of a lifetime.
September 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I’m ridiculously proud to share that I’m starting a new position as Headteacher at @kimichischool.bsky.social!
The journey I have been on, under the expert guidance of Executive Head Sally Alexander has been an honour and the adventure of a lifetime.
The journey I have been on, under the expert guidance of Executive Head Sally Alexander has been an honour and the adventure of a lifetime.
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Coaching tip: don't assume they'll just do it
Good intentions fade...
After rehearsal, help coachees make an *execution plan*: a highly specific plan to implement the step!
Behaviour change is devilishly difficult - make a plan to make it happen!
➡️https://bit.ly/4enfdGp
Good intentions fade...
After rehearsal, help coachees make an *execution plan*: a highly specific plan to implement the step!
Behaviour change is devilishly difficult - make a plan to make it happen!
➡️https://bit.ly/4enfdGp
June 15, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Coaching tip: don't assume they'll just do it
Good intentions fade...
After rehearsal, help coachees make an *execution plan*: a highly specific plan to implement the step!
Behaviour change is devilishly difficult - make a plan to make it happen!
➡️https://bit.ly/4enfdGp
Good intentions fade...
After rehearsal, help coachees make an *execution plan*: a highly specific plan to implement the step!
Behaviour change is devilishly difficult - make a plan to make it happen!
➡️https://bit.ly/4enfdGp
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Don’t assume your coachee sees what you see.
Before modelling a teaching practice:
👁️Share specific success criteria
🖇️Ask them to link those criteria to learning
Take less than 5 mins to learn about both coaching techniques:
➡️https://bit.ly/43x8MeH
Before modelling a teaching practice:
👁️Share specific success criteria
🖇️Ask them to link those criteria to learning
Take less than 5 mins to learn about both coaching techniques:
➡️https://bit.ly/43x8MeH
May 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Don’t assume your coachee sees what you see.
Before modelling a teaching practice:
👁️Share specific success criteria
🖇️Ask them to link those criteria to learning
Take less than 5 mins to learn about both coaching techniques:
➡️https://bit.ly/43x8MeH
Before modelling a teaching practice:
👁️Share specific success criteria
🖇️Ask them to link those criteria to learning
Take less than 5 mins to learn about both coaching techniques:
➡️https://bit.ly/43x8MeH
Genuinely thrilled to have co-written an article for Issue 24 of Impact from @collegeofteaching.bsky.social alongside @scottinghatt.bsky.social and @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social
COACHING THAT DEVELOPS MENTAL MODELS FOR ADAPTIVE PRACTICE
COACHING THAT DEVELOPS MENTAL MODELS FOR ADAPTIVE PRACTICE
May 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Genuinely thrilled to have co-written an article for Issue 24 of Impact from @collegeofteaching.bsky.social alongside @scottinghatt.bsky.social and @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social
COACHING THAT DEVELOPS MENTAL MODELS FOR ADAPTIVE PRACTICE
COACHING THAT DEVELOPS MENTAL MODELS FOR ADAPTIVE PRACTICE
I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Sarah over the past year and I’m in awe of her ability to distill complex and foundational thinking into something digestible yet impactful.
This feels like the beginning of a unified theory with profound consequences for us all.
This feels like the beginning of a unified theory with profound consequences for us all.
Talking about *mental models*? Make sure you know what you mean.
It’s a popular term often used loosely.
They aren’t just bits of knowledge. They’re situation-sensitive tools for thinking.
This post took 2yrs to write!
☕️Grab a coffee and have a read bit.ly/3EXhJWs
It’s a popular term often used loosely.
They aren’t just bits of knowledge. They’re situation-sensitive tools for thinking.
This post took 2yrs to write!
☕️Grab a coffee and have a read bit.ly/3EXhJWs
5 things to know about mental models
Why do some teachers instinctively know which student to redirect with a glance and which one needs a quiet word at the door?
bit.ly
May 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Sarah over the past year and I’m in awe of her ability to distill complex and foundational thinking into something digestible yet impactful.
This feels like the beginning of a unified theory with profound consequences for us all.
This feels like the beginning of a unified theory with profound consequences for us all.
Last weekend, I was honoured to have been one of the recipients of the BCC Awards for Arts and Culture 2025 in recognition of my contribution through my work as an educator and author.
May 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Last weekend, I was honoured to have been one of the recipients of the BCC Awards for Arts and Culture 2025 in recognition of my contribution through my work as an educator and author.
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Modelling* is an important mechanism of effective professional development
In our pursuit of *techniques* coaches can use to coach better...
This week's Coaching Cut is about making your modelling *clean but close*!
Here's your 2 min clip -
▶️https://bit.ly/3RO8tH6
In our pursuit of *techniques* coaches can use to coach better...
This week's Coaching Cut is about making your modelling *clean but close*!
Here's your 2 min clip -
▶️https://bit.ly/3RO8tH6
May 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Modelling* is an important mechanism of effective professional development
In our pursuit of *techniques* coaches can use to coach better...
This week's Coaching Cut is about making your modelling *clean but close*!
Here's your 2 min clip -
▶️https://bit.ly/3RO8tH6
In our pursuit of *techniques* coaches can use to coach better...
This week's Coaching Cut is about making your modelling *clean but close*!
Here's your 2 min clip -
▶️https://bit.ly/3RO8tH6
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Did your leadership qualification prepare you for the REAL challenges of school leadership?
Shockingly, most leaders say NO.
Join my free webinar: "THE QUALIFICATION TRAP: Why Your Leadership Training Is Failing You"
Register here:
Shockingly, most leaders say NO.
Join my free webinar: "THE QUALIFICATION TRAP: Why Your Leadership Training Is Failing You"
Register here:
THE QUALIFICATION TRAP: Why Leadership Training Is Failing You + What To Do | LinkedIn
Your leadership qualification didn't prepare you for this. High staff turnover. Constant initiative fatigue. Misaligned teams. In this eye-opening webinar, organisational coach and best-selling…
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May 3, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Did your leadership qualification prepare you for the REAL challenges of school leadership?
Shockingly, most leaders say NO.
Join my free webinar: "THE QUALIFICATION TRAP: Why Your Leadership Training Is Failing You"
Register here:
Shockingly, most leaders say NO.
Join my free webinar: "THE QUALIFICATION TRAP: Why Your Leadership Training Is Failing You"
Register here:
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*Coaching techniques* coaches can use flexibly to drive teacher learning...
We share these in our upcoming book "Coaching for Adaptive Expertise" @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social
In this week's Coaching Cut: 3 coaching techniques to kick-start the conversation: bit.ly/3Yf6BdZ
We share these in our upcoming book "Coaching for Adaptive Expertise" @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social
In this week's Coaching Cut: 3 coaching techniques to kick-start the conversation: bit.ly/3Yf6BdZ
Coaching Cut #12 Zoom in, spotlight specifics and link to learning
Coaching cuts: bite-sized tips for better coaching
open.substack.com
April 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
*Coaching techniques* coaches can use flexibly to drive teacher learning...
We share these in our upcoming book "Coaching for Adaptive Expertise" @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social
In this week's Coaching Cut: 3 coaching techniques to kick-start the conversation: bit.ly/3Yf6BdZ
We share these in our upcoming book "Coaching for Adaptive Expertise" @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social
In this week's Coaching Cut: 3 coaching techniques to kick-start the conversation: bit.ly/3Yf6BdZ
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🥂Celebrating 1000 subscribers on the Cognitive Coaching Substack🥳
THANK YOU to subscribers for your support and feedback. It's incredible to hear it's being used in schools to develop teachers!
➡️ Latest post has just (2s ago) landed: bit.ly/4cx4yrr
THANK YOU to subscribers for your support and feedback. It's incredible to hear it's being used in schools to develop teachers!
➡️ Latest post has just (2s ago) landed: bit.ly/4cx4yrr
April 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
🥂Celebrating 1000 subscribers on the Cognitive Coaching Substack🥳
THANK YOU to subscribers for your support and feedback. It's incredible to hear it's being used in schools to develop teachers!
➡️ Latest post has just (2s ago) landed: bit.ly/4cx4yrr
THANK YOU to subscribers for your support and feedback. It's incredible to hear it's being used in schools to develop teachers!
➡️ Latest post has just (2s ago) landed: bit.ly/4cx4yrr
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📕 The fantastic @hugheshaili.bsky.social @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social & I are writing a book: Coaching for Adaptive Expertise. Contact me if you'd like pre-publication snippets to read + review.
HUGE thanks to thought partners @olicav.bsky.social @chrispassey.bsky.social @neilgilbride.bsky.social
HUGE thanks to thought partners @olicav.bsky.social @chrispassey.bsky.social @neilgilbride.bsky.social
April 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
📕 The fantastic @hugheshaili.bsky.social @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social & I are writing a book: Coaching for Adaptive Expertise. Contact me if you'd like pre-publication snippets to read + review.
HUGE thanks to thought partners @olicav.bsky.social @chrispassey.bsky.social @neilgilbride.bsky.social
HUGE thanks to thought partners @olicav.bsky.social @chrispassey.bsky.social @neilgilbride.bsky.social
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Incredibly proud to see our book "Change Starts Here" on Routledge's website! A year and a half of collaboration with @efraimlerner.bsky.social has culminated in something special.
Grateful to everyone who made this possible.
Check it out: buff.ly/rWmmg5k
Grateful to everyone who made this possible.
Check it out: buff.ly/rWmmg5k
April 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Incredibly proud to see our book "Change Starts Here" on Routledge's website! A year and a half of collaboration with @efraimlerner.bsky.social has culminated in something special.
Grateful to everyone who made this possible.
Check it out: buff.ly/rWmmg5k
Grateful to everyone who made this possible.
Check it out: buff.ly/rWmmg5k
Proud to be working with @shaneleaning.com and @edupulseco.bsky.social to help bring the FREE, global leadership community, educationleaders.community, to as many people as possible.
Come and join the conversation!
Come and join the conversation!
April 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Proud to be working with @shaneleaning.com and @edupulseco.bsky.social to help bring the FREE, global leadership community, educationleaders.community, to as many people as possible.
Come and join the conversation!
Come and join the conversation!
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Great question, @chrispassey.bsky.social. Can't wait to hear people's thoughts in the community.
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⭐ If you are not a member yet, join for free at educationleaders.community) ⭐
April 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Great question, @chrispassey.bsky.social. Can't wait to hear people's thoughts in the community.
⭐ If you are not a member yet, join for free at educationleaders.community) ⭐
⭐ If you are not a member yet, join for free at educationleaders.community) ⭐
I’m sorry but this is horrific. ~2100 being hit, ~5900 verbally abused not to mention the ~1900 fearing for their safety.
This is crazy and completely unsustainable.
What part does this play in our retention crisis?
@samgibbs.bsky.social @scottinghatt.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social
This is crazy and completely unsustainable.
What part does this play in our retention crisis?
@samgibbs.bsky.social @scottinghatt.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I’m sorry but this is horrific. ~2100 being hit, ~5900 verbally abused not to mention the ~1900 fearing for their safety.
This is crazy and completely unsustainable.
What part does this play in our retention crisis?
@samgibbs.bsky.social @scottinghatt.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social
This is crazy and completely unsustainable.
What part does this play in our retention crisis?
@samgibbs.bsky.social @scottinghatt.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social
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*Rehearsal* is a mechanism that can support teachers to improve their teaching. But -
We must *prepare* for rehearsal for it to work well. What does this mean?
👉Check out Coaching Cut #10 to find out! open.substack.com/pub/cognitiv...
@mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social brilliant coaching strikes again!
We must *prepare* for rehearsal for it to work well. What does this mean?
👉Check out Coaching Cut #10 to find out! open.substack.com/pub/cognitiv...
@mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social brilliant coaching strikes again!
Coaching Cut #10 Prepare to rehearse
Coaching cuts: bite-sized tips for better coaching
open.substack.com
March 30, 2025 at 8:03 AM
*Rehearsal* is a mechanism that can support teachers to improve their teaching. But -
We must *prepare* for rehearsal for it to work well. What does this mean?
👉Check out Coaching Cut #10 to find out! open.substack.com/pub/cognitiv...
@mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social brilliant coaching strikes again!
We must *prepare* for rehearsal for it to work well. What does this mean?
👉Check out Coaching Cut #10 to find out! open.substack.com/pub/cognitiv...
@mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social brilliant coaching strikes again!