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”?
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Have you pre-ordered your copy of this “seminal contribution to educational leadership literature”?
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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
amzn.eu/d/8ir1F7P
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
amzn.eu/d/8ir1F7P
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
amzn.eu/d/8ir1F7P
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.
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
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.
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
Still gathering my thoughts about #TDaPEManchester
But, for now, here’s a couple of shots @scottinghatt.bsky.social took during mine and @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social’s talk on vulnerable leadership
Huge thanks to @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social for the opportunity
But, for now, here’s a couple of shots @scottinghatt.bsky.social took during mine and @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social’s talk on vulnerable leadership
Huge thanks to @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social for the opportunity
March 30, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Still gathering my thoughts about #TDaPEManchester
But, for now, here’s a couple of shots @scottinghatt.bsky.social took during mine and @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social’s talk on vulnerable leadership
Huge thanks to @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social for the opportunity
But, for now, here’s a couple of shots @scottinghatt.bsky.social took during mine and @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social’s talk on vulnerable leadership
Huge thanks to @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social for the opportunity
Who is coming to #TDaPEManchester?
Just putting the finishing edits to mine and @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social’s presentation on harnessing vulnerability for professional development
Tickets are on sale for one more week with proceeds going to charity
🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinki...
Just putting the finishing edits to mine and @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social’s presentation on harnessing vulnerability for professional development
Tickets are on sale for one more week with proceeds going to charity
🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinki...
March 16, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Who is coming to #TDaPEManchester?
Just putting the finishing edits to mine and @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social’s presentation on harnessing vulnerability for professional development
Tickets are on sale for one more week with proceeds going to charity
🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinki...
Just putting the finishing edits to mine and @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social’s presentation on harnessing vulnerability for professional development
Tickets are on sale for one more week with proceeds going to charity
🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinki...
Found me an arm chair.
Sat in it.
Demanded a photo be taken.
Standard.
Sat in it.
Demanded a photo be taken.
Standard.
March 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Found me an arm chair.
Sat in it.
Demanded a photo be taken.
Standard.
Sat in it.
Demanded a photo be taken.
Standard.
A slight moment, if I can …
Surely the best part about being an author is seeing young people dressing up as a character you created for World Book Day.
It's such an odd yet wonderful feeling to physically see the impact you might have had
Surely the best part about being an author is seeing young people dressing up as a character you created for World Book Day.
It's such an odd yet wonderful feeling to physically see the impact you might have had
March 6, 2025 at 11:38 AM
A slight moment, if I can …
Surely the best part about being an author is seeing young people dressing up as a character you created for World Book Day.
It's such an odd yet wonderful feeling to physically see the impact you might have had
Surely the best part about being an author is seeing young people dressing up as a character you created for World Book Day.
It's such an odd yet wonderful feeling to physically see the impact you might have had
My first #TDaPE and I get to do it with my @edupulseco.bsky.social buddy, @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social
Get your tickets now to support an exception cause, but also to hear about a tool we’re developing to evaluate your own vulnerability
🎟️ Tickets: lnkd.in/eigVtP-i
#TDaPEManchester
Get your tickets now to support an exception cause, but also to hear about a tool we’re developing to evaluate your own vulnerability
🎟️ Tickets: lnkd.in/eigVtP-i
#TDaPEManchester
March 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
My first #TDaPE and I get to do it with my @edupulseco.bsky.social buddy, @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social
Get your tickets now to support an exception cause, but also to hear about a tool we’re developing to evaluate your own vulnerability
🎟️ Tickets: lnkd.in/eigVtP-i
#TDaPEManchester
Get your tickets now to support an exception cause, but also to hear about a tool we’re developing to evaluate your own vulnerability
🎟️ Tickets: lnkd.in/eigVtP-i
#TDaPEManchester
Heading to Wolverhampton today to represent @stepupnetwork.bsky.social’s partner @edupulseco.bsky.social at their Midlands Leadership Day
Head over to EduPulse to follow the day!
Head over to EduPulse to follow the day!
March 1, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Heading to Wolverhampton today to represent @stepupnetwork.bsky.social’s partner @edupulseco.bsky.social at their Midlands Leadership Day
Head over to EduPulse to follow the day!
Head over to EduPulse to follow the day!
Spending the rest of the night with the first round of edits for our contribution to the @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social series ‘Succeeding as…’.
Our contribution, following on from Jon Tait (no pressure!) is the Deputy Head version!
Hopefully on pre-sale from ~June
Our contribution, following on from Jon Tait (no pressure!) is the Deputy Head version!
Hopefully on pre-sale from ~June
February 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Spending the rest of the night with the first round of edits for our contribution to the @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social series ‘Succeeding as…’.
Our contribution, following on from Jon Tait (no pressure!) is the Deputy Head version!
Hopefully on pre-sale from ~June
Our contribution, following on from Jon Tait (no pressure!) is the Deputy Head version!
Hopefully on pre-sale from ~June
With lots of events coming up, I thought I'd make it clear that I am indeed available as a guest speaker for panels, conferences and events.
My areas of interest are educational leadership, governance, vulnerable and authentic leadership, music, SEND and safeguarding.
My areas of interest are educational leadership, governance, vulnerable and authentic leadership, music, SEND and safeguarding.
February 26, 2025 at 11:16 AM
With lots of events coming up, I thought I'd make it clear that I am indeed available as a guest speaker for panels, conferences and events.
My areas of interest are educational leadership, governance, vulnerable and authentic leadership, music, SEND and safeguarding.
My areas of interest are educational leadership, governance, vulnerable and authentic leadership, music, SEND and safeguarding.
Raising a glass to leaders everywhere, especially those I have come to know through this platform.
However, Sally Alexander MBE, founder & HT of @kimichischool.bsky.social, gets my biggest shout-out as she continues to be a huge inspiration to us all on our leadership journeys
However, Sally Alexander MBE, founder & HT of @kimichischool.bsky.social, gets my biggest shout-out as she continues to be a huge inspiration to us all on our leadership journeys
February 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Raising a glass to leaders everywhere, especially those I have come to know through this platform.
However, Sally Alexander MBE, founder & HT of @kimichischool.bsky.social, gets my biggest shout-out as she continues to be a huge inspiration to us all on our leadership journeys
However, Sally Alexander MBE, founder & HT of @kimichischool.bsky.social, gets my biggest shout-out as she continues to be a huge inspiration to us all on our leadership journeys
This response to the news that Cynthia Erivo will play Jesus Christ in the Hollywood Bowl concert version is quite possibly exceptionally brilliant.
February 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
This response to the news that Cynthia Erivo will play Jesus Christ in the Hollywood Bowl concert version is quite possibly exceptionally brilliant.
There is relational link to the work of Cornell et al. (2022). I propose an alignment of thinking between Hyde’s self-reflection and Cornell et al.’s dimensions of vulnerability, to present a potential tool for teachers to use self-reflection to enhance their vulnerability:
February 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
There is relational link to the work of Cornell et al. (2022). I propose an alignment of thinking between Hyde’s self-reflection and Cornell et al.’s dimensions of vulnerability, to present a potential tool for teachers to use self-reflection to enhance their vulnerability:
Hyde (2024) found that despite intense personal insights requiring some level of philosophical phenomenology, this lack of ability isn’t a restrictive factor if teachers are able to record their thoughts as shown in below to guide their reflection:
February 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Hyde (2024) found that despite intense personal insights requiring some level of philosophical phenomenology, this lack of ability isn’t a restrictive factor if teachers are able to record their thoughts as shown in below to guide their reflection:
A brief study by Cornell et al. (2022) into the vulnerability of coastal hazards revealed an insight that could be applied to educational leadership. Their concept was a three-dimensional construct of vulnerability, in that they defined it in three connected concepts
February 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
A brief study by Cornell et al. (2022) into the vulnerability of coastal hazards revealed an insight that could be applied to educational leadership. Their concept was a three-dimensional construct of vulnerability, in that they defined it in three connected concepts
Spent the day reading and researching the latest in motivation theory for mine and @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social’s next book.
It’s been fascinating bringing Maslow & Herzberg together with new work by Santana-Monages et al (2025).
It’s been fascinating bringing Maslow & Herzberg together with new work by Santana-Monages et al (2025).
February 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Spent the day reading and researching the latest in motivation theory for mine and @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social’s next book.
It’s been fascinating bringing Maslow & Herzberg together with new work by Santana-Monages et al (2025).
It’s been fascinating bringing Maslow & Herzberg together with new work by Santana-Monages et al (2025).
If this teaching lark doesn’t work out … ;)
February 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
If this teaching lark doesn’t work out … ;)
Only a few copies of my children’s book left on Amazon!
Excellent to read to 5-7 year olds and for 8-10 year olds on their own. Perfect for schools looking for inclusive fiction around neurodiversity :)
amzn.eu/d/4P0xrLs
Excellent to read to 5-7 year olds and for 8-10 year olds on their own. Perfect for schools looking for inclusive fiction around neurodiversity :)
amzn.eu/d/4P0xrLs
February 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Only a few copies of my children’s book left on Amazon!
Excellent to read to 5-7 year olds and for 8-10 year olds on their own. Perfect for schools looking for inclusive fiction around neurodiversity :)
amzn.eu/d/4P0xrLs
Excellent to read to 5-7 year olds and for 8-10 year olds on their own. Perfect for schools looking for inclusive fiction around neurodiversity :)
amzn.eu/d/4P0xrLs