Maureen Brettell BSc NPQH FCCT AC (She/Her)
@ggcoachinged.bsky.social
Director of Good Gift Coaching and Education Services. Leadership Coach. SEMH/Behaviour consultant. Former HT. Striving to support marginalised voices gain and hold a place at the leadership table. CPD for schools. Team Teach trainer. Avid parkrunner.
I'm also busy creating The Unmasked Leadership Collective, a new community for leaders from marginalised groups ready to embrace empowered leadership. Sign up for our email list to get early access when we launch! link.goodgiftcoachingandeducation.com/widget/form/... #DEIB #InclusiveLeadership
February 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM
I'm also busy creating The Unmasked Leadership Collective, a new community for leaders from marginalised groups ready to embrace empowered leadership. Sign up for our email list to get early access when we launch! link.goodgiftcoachingandeducation.com/widget/form/... #DEIB #InclusiveLeadership
New! I'm busy recording the Confident Leader Framework—a 3 x 7‑min video series packed with insights for confident leadership. Launching soon in Succeed from The Start’s new Skool community. Join us: www.skool.com/succeed-from... #Leadership #InclusiveLeadership #DEIB
February 25, 2025 at 9:51 AM
New! I'm busy recording the Confident Leader Framework—a 3 x 7‑min video series packed with insights for confident leadership. Launching soon in Succeed from The Start’s new Skool community. Join us: www.skool.com/succeed-from... #Leadership #InclusiveLeadership #DEIB
HI all,
I'm presenting an online transformational workshop 'Leading Through Menopause : Leading Strong - Even When Your Body Says Otherwise'
You can attend either 5th Feb 1 pm or 6th Feb 7pm.
Can't wait to see you! hello.succeedfromthestart.online/widget/form/...
I'm presenting an online transformational workshop 'Leading Through Menopause : Leading Strong - Even When Your Body Says Otherwise'
You can attend either 5th Feb 1 pm or 6th Feb 7pm.
Can't wait to see you! hello.succeedfromthestart.online/widget/form/...
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January 23, 2025 at 10:57 AM
HI all,
I'm presenting an online transformational workshop 'Leading Through Menopause : Leading Strong - Even When Your Body Says Otherwise'
You can attend either 5th Feb 1 pm or 6th Feb 7pm.
Can't wait to see you! hello.succeedfromthestart.online/widget/form/...
I'm presenting an online transformational workshop 'Leading Through Menopause : Leading Strong - Even When Your Body Says Otherwise'
You can attend either 5th Feb 1 pm or 6th Feb 7pm.
Can't wait to see you! hello.succeedfromthestart.online/widget/form/...
A new experience for me whilst delivering a Level 2 Team Teach course in Stockport the last 2 days.... Unfortunately Spike, Jonathan, Big Ted & Little Ted did not pass the course, but their capacity to de-escalate distressed young people is second to none! #TeamTeach #Alpacca #Therapy #ThisIsAP
January 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
A new experience for me whilst delivering a Level 2 Team Teach course in Stockport the last 2 days.... Unfortunately Spike, Jonathan, Big Ted & Little Ted did not pass the course, but their capacity to de-escalate distressed young people is second to none! #TeamTeach #Alpacca #Therapy #ThisIsAP
☃️A Good Gift for Christmas Calm.
Day 1. Not So Jolly Holidays☃️
Day 1 in my blog series around supporting pupil and staff needs in the run up to Christmas.
**Trigger Warning; Contains scenes of glitter-shaming** 😂
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Day 1. Not So Jolly Holidays☃️
Day 1 in my blog series around supporting pupil and staff needs in the run up to Christmas.
**Trigger Warning; Contains scenes of glitter-shaming** 😂
search.app/HHfoCo1JntMs...
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December 9, 2024 at 7:02 AM
☃️A Good Gift for Christmas Calm.
Day 1. Not So Jolly Holidays☃️
Day 1 in my blog series around supporting pupil and staff needs in the run up to Christmas.
**Trigger Warning; Contains scenes of glitter-shaming** 😂
search.app/HHfoCo1JntMs...
Day 1. Not So Jolly Holidays☃️
Day 1 in my blog series around supporting pupil and staff needs in the run up to Christmas.
**Trigger Warning; Contains scenes of glitter-shaming** 😂
search.app/HHfoCo1JntMs...
✨ A Good Gift for Christmas Calm ✨
Next week, I’m sharing a 4-part series to help leaders navigate the chaos of end of term.
My mailing list members will also receive exclusive resources to help implement these ideas in school. Don’t miss out!
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Next week, I’m sharing a 4-part series to help leaders navigate the chaos of end of term.
My mailing list members will also receive exclusive resources to help implement these ideas in school. Don’t miss out!
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December 7, 2024 at 10:11 PM
✨ A Good Gift for Christmas Calm ✨
Next week, I’m sharing a 4-part series to help leaders navigate the chaos of end of term.
My mailing list members will also receive exclusive resources to help implement these ideas in school. Don’t miss out!
link.goodgiftcoachingandeducation.com/widget/form/...
Next week, I’m sharing a 4-part series to help leaders navigate the chaos of end of term.
My mailing list members will also receive exclusive resources to help implement these ideas in school. Don’t miss out!
link.goodgiftcoachingandeducation.com/widget/form/...
Noticing the Unspoken
How much attention are you paying to what’s not being said in your classrooms?
In this 2-minute masterclass, I share tips to help school leaders support staff in noticing & responding to non-verbal cues effectively.
#SchoolLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #DEI #SEND
How much attention are you paying to what’s not being said in your classrooms?
In this 2-minute masterclass, I share tips to help school leaders support staff in noticing & responding to non-verbal cues effectively.
#SchoolLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #DEI #SEND
Maureen Brettell BSc, NPQH, FCCT. on LinkedIn: #schoolleadership #dei #communicationskills #inclusiveleadership…
🎥 2-Minute Masterclass: Noticing the Unspoken 🎥
How much attention are you paying to what’s not being said in your classrooms?
Non-verbal communication—like…
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November 20, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Noticing the Unspoken
How much attention are you paying to what’s not being said in your classrooms?
In this 2-minute masterclass, I share tips to help school leaders support staff in noticing & responding to non-verbal cues effectively.
#SchoolLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #DEI #SEND
How much attention are you paying to what’s not being said in your classrooms?
In this 2-minute masterclass, I share tips to help school leaders support staff in noticing & responding to non-verbal cues effectively.
#SchoolLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #DEI #SEND
Can you help me with some market research?
Someone who runs a business networking circle told me that people wouldn't know what my coaching niche is because 'Helping marginalised groups' didn't mean anything.
What is your understanding of my wish to help marginalised groups into leadership?
Someone who runs a business networking circle told me that people wouldn't know what my coaching niche is because 'Helping marginalised groups' didn't mean anything.
What is your understanding of my wish to help marginalised groups into leadership?
November 16, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Can you help me with some market research?
Someone who runs a business networking circle told me that people wouldn't know what my coaching niche is because 'Helping marginalised groups' didn't mean anything.
What is your understanding of my wish to help marginalised groups into leadership?
Someone who runs a business networking circle told me that people wouldn't know what my coaching niche is because 'Helping marginalised groups' didn't mean anything.
What is your understanding of my wish to help marginalised groups into leadership?
Hi there algorithm looking for people who love talking all things leadership coaching, education, esp behaviour and pastoral issues, who is passionately anti-bigotry and works hard to get all voices heard. #edusky #leadership #leadershipcoaching #DEI
November 16, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Hi there algorithm looking for people who love talking all things leadership coaching, education, esp behaviour and pastoral issues, who is passionately anti-bigotry and works hard to get all voices heard. #edusky #leadership #leadershipcoaching #DEI
'Beyond Martin, Rosa and Mary: 31 Voices of Black Excellence'.
Day 1. Professor Kehinde Andrews #BHM2024 #Leadership #SchoolLeadership
youtu.be/FALHc_Nj4gY
Day 1. Professor Kehinde Andrews #BHM2024 #Leadership #SchoolLeadership
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'Beyond Martin, Rosa and Mary: 31 Voices of Black Excellence'. Day 1 Professor Kehinde Andrews.
YouTube video by Good Gift Coaching & Education Services
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October 1, 2024 at 10:49 AM
'Beyond Martin, Rosa and Mary: 31 Voices of Black Excellence'.
Day 1. Professor Kehinde Andrews #BHM2024 #Leadership #SchoolLeadership
youtu.be/FALHc_Nj4gY
Day 1. Professor Kehinde Andrews #BHM2024 #Leadership #SchoolLeadership
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My latest vieo is on inclusive recruitment www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQeH...
Inclusive recruitment
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September 26, 2024 at 3:43 PM
My latest vieo is on inclusive recruitment www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQeH...
The Loneliness of Leadership
YouTube video by Good Gift Coaching & Education Services
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September 17, 2024 at 2:51 PM
My latest blog post about embedding an inclusive culture in school
www.goodgiftcoachingandeducation.com/post/the-gre...
#headteachers #schoolleadership #edusky #inclusion #SEND
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#headteachers #schoolleadership #edusky #inclusion #SEND
The Great Bean Bag Rebellion: A Journey from Compliance to Connection
The importance of leaders embedding inclusion as a vital and integral element of their school's cultureWhen I became headteacher in my second special school, I knew it all and I was ready—or so I thought. Armed with a fresh vision for supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, I hit the ground running, ready to tick all the right boxes and prove that I had what it took to lead. It all seemed so straightforward— do what I did last time, stick to the policies, man
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September 12, 2024 at 6:52 PM
My latest blog post about embedding an inclusive culture in school
www.goodgiftcoachingandeducation.com/post/the-gre...
#headteachers #schoolleadership #edusky #inclusion #SEND
www.goodgiftcoachingandeducation.com/post/the-gre...
#headteachers #schoolleadership #edusky #inclusion #SEND
THIS!!!!
It hit me hardest whenever there were conferences or briefings for all heads in the borough. In all my time attending NOT ONCE did any head choose to sit with me. If I sat with them, I was ignored. Coincidence? No. This was in 4 separate local authorities over 21 years! #edusky
It hit me hardest whenever there were conferences or briefings for all heads in the borough. In all my time attending NOT ONCE did any head choose to sit with me. If I sat with them, I was ignored. Coincidence? No. This was in 4 separate local authorities over 21 years! #edusky
"I had extremely offensive caricatures of me put under my door, I had overt racism directed at me from staff. This is not 30 years ago, this is in the past 10 years."
A vitally important part of the How I Lead series today with @evelynforde1.bsky.social ⬇️
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A vitally important part of the How I Lead series today with @evelynforde1.bsky.social ⬇️
www.tes.com/magazine/lea...
Evelyn Forde: ‘I experienced horrific racism as a leader’
Our How I Lead series asks education leaders to reflect on their careers, experience and leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to former headteacher and past president of ASCL, Evelyn Forde
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September 11, 2024 at 6:50 AM
THIS!!!!
It hit me hardest whenever there were conferences or briefings for all heads in the borough. In all my time attending NOT ONCE did any head choose to sit with me. If I sat with them, I was ignored. Coincidence? No. This was in 4 separate local authorities over 21 years! #edusky
It hit me hardest whenever there were conferences or briefings for all heads in the borough. In all my time attending NOT ONCE did any head choose to sit with me. If I sat with them, I was ignored. Coincidence? No. This was in 4 separate local authorities over 21 years! #edusky
Episode 2 of my '2-Minute Masterclass with Maureen' is now out. youtu.be/1z5K8CaKLkY
What’s one way you make time for your own thinking & reflection during a busy week? Comment below
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What’s one way you make time for your own thinking & reflection during a busy week? Comment below
@headteacherchat.bsky.social #leadership @womened.bsky.social @womenednw.bsky.social @bameednetwork.bsky.social
2 Minutes with Maureen - Time management and prioritising tasks.
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September 9, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Episode 2 of my '2-Minute Masterclass with Maureen' is now out. youtu.be/1z5K8CaKLkY
What’s one way you make time for your own thinking & reflection during a busy week? Comment below
@headteacherchat.bsky.social #leadership @womened.bsky.social @womenednw.bsky.social @bameednetwork.bsky.social
What’s one way you make time for your own thinking & reflection during a busy week? Comment below
@headteacherchat.bsky.social #leadership @womened.bsky.social @womenednw.bsky.social @bameednetwork.bsky.social
Early start for me as I head from Manchester to London to deliver INSET training. Took advantage of the quiet coach and plenty of coffee to get my latest blog finished.
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Finding My Headway: Authentic Leadership from the Heart
Leading authentically: Reconnecting with my Sincerity, Curiosity and JoyWhen I first stepped into the role of headteacher, I was filled with both excitement and apprehension. As someone from an ethnic...
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September 3, 2024 at 5:38 AM
Early start for me as I head from Manchester to London to deliver INSET training. Took advantage of the quiet coach and plenty of coffee to get my latest blog finished.
wix.to/ABR6UvC
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Reposted by Maureen Brettell BSc NPQH FCCT AC (She/Her)
Just posted new blog on Bluesky and not (yet) on Twitter. Be interesting to see engagement. Will I fold and put it on Twitter too? Please help me avoid the temptation by reposting here!
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August 25, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Just posted new blog on Bluesky and not (yet) on Twitter. Be interesting to see engagement. Will I fold and put it on Twitter too? Please help me avoid the temptation by reposting here!
primarytimery.com/2024/08/25/o...
primarytimery.com/2024/08/25/o...
Hello fellow #EduSky people! Just thought I'd share my most recent blog by way of further introduction to who I am and what I'm about www.goodgiftcoachingandeducation.com/blog
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August 25, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Hello fellow #EduSky people! Just thought I'd share my most recent blog by way of further introduction to who I am and what I'm about www.goodgiftcoachingandeducation.com/blog
@operabunny.bsky.social Angushed Spurs fan? Is there any other kind? (Though I personally prefer calling myself a Spurs Sufferer😂) COYS!!
August 23, 2024 at 10:34 PM
@operabunny.bsky.social Angushed Spurs fan? Is there any other kind? (Though I personally prefer calling myself a Spurs Sufferer😂) COYS!!
Hello #edusky! Feeling really hopeful that this place becomes and remains the primary place for respectful discourse about education, diverse education and education leadership. Can't wait to (re) find my tribe!
August 23, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Hello #edusky! Feeling really hopeful that this place becomes and remains the primary place for respectful discourse about education, diverse education and education leadership. Can't wait to (re) find my tribe!