Natalie Hood
@heard-edublog.bsky.social
Writing for the Leader's and SEND Segment of Twinkl Digest News
Experienced Education Adviser
Senior Leader of AP, SEND and Specialist Resource Provision
Teacher of *AP *Secondary *Primary * EYFS * EOTAS * SEMH
NPQSL, PGCE, BA (Hons)
Experienced Education Adviser
Senior Leader of AP, SEND and Specialist Resource Provision
Teacher of *AP *Secondary *Primary * EYFS * EOTAS * SEMH
NPQSL, PGCE, BA (Hons)
September 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Find out how to make staff meetings efficient and effective – your team will thank you for it 👇
1. Do we need a staff meeting?
2. Do staff have capacity?
...
Read the full article: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1mf8v7
1. Do we need a staff meeting?
2. Do staff have capacity?
...
Read the full article: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1mf8v7
September 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Find out how to make staff meetings efficient and effective – your team will thank you for it 👇
1. Do we need a staff meeting?
2. Do staff have capacity?
...
Read the full article: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1mf8v7
1. Do we need a staff meeting?
2. Do staff have capacity?
...
Read the full article: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1mf8v7
*** New headteachers to complete compulsory SEND training Education Committee recommends that all new headteachers should be required to complete a ‘SEND-specific qualification’ within their first four years of headship.
Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/neupp
Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/neupp
September 18, 2025 at 10:34 AM
*** New headteachers to complete compulsory SEND training Education Committee recommends that all new headteachers should be required to complete a ‘SEND-specific qualification’ within their first four years of headship.
Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/neupp
Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/neupp
10 top tips for new headteachers
From trusting staff to revisiting the 'why', experienced trust and senior leaders give their best advice on those new to the role: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/19ykgq
From trusting staff to revisiting the 'why', experienced trust and senior leaders give their best advice on those new to the role: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/19ykgq
September 15, 2025 at 12:16 PM
10 top tips for new headteachers
From trusting staff to revisiting the 'why', experienced trust and senior leaders give their best advice on those new to the role: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/19ykgq
From trusting staff to revisiting the 'why', experienced trust and senior leaders give their best advice on those new to the role: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/19ykgq
Reposted by Natalie Hood
Light reading, big insights 📚
Catch up on all the Leader’s Digest articles this holiday! 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/8ja4p
@heard-edublog.bsky.social
Catch up on all the Leader’s Digest articles this holiday! 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/8ja4p
@heard-edublog.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Light reading, big insights 📚
Catch up on all the Leader’s Digest articles this holiday! 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/8ja4p
@heard-edublog.bsky.social
Catch up on all the Leader’s Digest articles this holiday! 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/8ja4p
@heard-edublog.bsky.social
Oracy ‘transforms’ the lives of young people, says Yorkshire academy trust 👇
West Yorkshire Academy Trust shares their Voice 21 UK journey to oracy excellence and the positive impact it’s had on pupil outcomes.
Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mq60j
West Yorkshire Academy Trust shares their Voice 21 UK journey to oracy excellence and the positive impact it’s had on pupil outcomes.
Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mq60j
August 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Oracy ‘transforms’ the lives of young people, says Yorkshire academy trust 👇
West Yorkshire Academy Trust shares their Voice 21 UK journey to oracy excellence and the positive impact it’s had on pupil outcomes.
Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mq60j
West Yorkshire Academy Trust shares their Voice 21 UK journey to oracy excellence and the positive impact it’s had on pupil outcomes.
Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mq60j
SEND expert and author, Natalie Packer, shares her experiences of developing a MAT-wide SEND strategy.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ui7wd
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ui7wd
July 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
SEND expert and author, Natalie Packer, shares her experiences of developing a MAT-wide SEND strategy.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ui7wd
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ui7wd
7 successful strategies for a neuro-affirming transition to secondary school
Neurodivergent educational psychologist, Dr Joanne Riordan, shares seven strategies for a neuro-affirming transition to secondary school.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/fm4zj
Neurodivergent educational psychologist, Dr Joanne Riordan, shares seven strategies for a neuro-affirming transition to secondary school.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/fm4zj
July 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM
7 successful strategies for a neuro-affirming transition to secondary school
Neurodivergent educational psychologist, Dr Joanne Riordan, shares seven strategies for a neuro-affirming transition to secondary school.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/fm4zj
Neurodivergent educational psychologist, Dr Joanne Riordan, shares seven strategies for a neuro-affirming transition to secondary school.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/fm4zj
80% of MATs report a lack of SEND funding, school finance survey reveals
Key findings from the MAT CFO Insights Survey 2025:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/lx4kn
Key findings from the MAT CFO Insights Survey 2025:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/lx4kn
July 15, 2025 at 9:34 AM
80% of MATs report a lack of SEND funding, school finance survey reveals
Key findings from the MAT CFO Insights Survey 2025:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/lx4kn
Key findings from the MAT CFO Insights Survey 2025:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/lx4kn
New DfE statistics show a marked increase in suspensions and exclusions for 2023/2024
@naht.org.uk
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ddpfk
@naht.org.uk
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ddpfk
July 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
New DfE statistics show a marked increase in suspensions and exclusions for 2023/2024
@naht.org.uk
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ddpfk
@naht.org.uk
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ddpfk
How to lead your team to the end of the summer term...
Teachers and leaders share the best ways to ensure your team ends the year feeling appreciated and supported. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1h5dsx
Teachers and leaders share the best ways to ensure your team ends the year feeling appreciated and supported. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1h5dsx
July 7, 2025 at 10:35 AM
How to lead your team to the end of the summer term...
Teachers and leaders share the best ways to ensure your team ends the year feeling appreciated and supported. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1h5dsx
Teachers and leaders share the best ways to ensure your team ends the year feeling appreciated and supported. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1h5dsx
New research by the National Foundation for Educational Research analyses the impact of financial incentives on teacher retention.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lbab0
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lbab0
June 26, 2025 at 7:57 AM
New research by the National Foundation for Educational Research analyses the impact of financial incentives on teacher retention.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lbab0
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lbab0
Unions warn Ofsted that school leaders may be encouraged to quit if changes aren’t made to inspections www.twinkl.co.uk/l/d2s55
June 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Unions warn Ofsted that school leaders may be encouraged to quit if changes aren’t made to inspections www.twinkl.co.uk/l/d2s55
In a joint statement, policymakers are urged to ‘prioritise equity and inclusion across all aspects of education’.
The research shared by Mission 44, reveals that 88% of young people want to see ‘more’ inclusive practice happening in their school or college.
The research shared by Mission 44, reveals that 88% of young people want to see ‘more’ inclusive practice happening in their school or college.
@mission44.bsky.social, alongside Sir Lewis Hamilton and over 25 organisations in the sector, are calling for urgent, concrete action to build a truly inclusive education system.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1h9apf
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1h9apf
June 2, 2025 at 10:21 AM
In a joint statement, policymakers are urged to ‘prioritise equity and inclusion across all aspects of education’.
The research shared by Mission 44, reveals that 88% of young people want to see ‘more’ inclusive practice happening in their school or college.
The research shared by Mission 44, reveals that 88% of young people want to see ‘more’ inclusive practice happening in their school or college.
Reposted by Natalie Hood
‘Hunger doesn’t end at age 11’: Teachers call for government to expand school breakfast funding. @Magicbreakfast’s open letter to Chancellor calls for government to expand school breakfast funding for secondary-age pupils. https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7fqr3
May 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
‘Hunger doesn’t end at age 11’: Teachers call for government to expand school breakfast funding. @Magicbreakfast’s open letter to Chancellor calls for government to expand school breakfast funding for secondary-age pupils. https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7fqr3
Reposted by Natalie Hood
@mission44.bsky.social, alongside Sir Lewis Hamilton and over 25 organisations in the sector, are calling for urgent, concrete action to build a truly inclusive education system.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1h9apf
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1h9apf
May 30, 2025 at 10:07 AM
@mission44.bsky.social, alongside Sir Lewis Hamilton and over 25 organisations in the sector, are calling for urgent, concrete action to build a truly inclusive education system.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1h9apf
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1h9apf
@mission44.bsky.social, alongside Sir Lewis Hamilton and over 25 organisations in the sector, are calling for urgent, concrete action to build a truly inclusive education system.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1h9apf
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1h9apf
May 30, 2025 at 10:07 AM
@mission44.bsky.social, alongside Sir Lewis Hamilton and over 25 organisations in the sector, are calling for urgent, concrete action to build a truly inclusive education system.
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1h9apf
Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1h9apf
Double-gold medallist Danielle Brown MBE discusses her own experiences of exclusion from school sports and making sports more accessible for SEND pupils. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1mzmcv
May 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Double-gold medallist Danielle Brown MBE discusses her own experiences of exclusion from school sports and making sports more accessible for SEND pupils. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1mzmcv
Reposted by Natalie Hood
‘Hunger doesn’t end at age 11’
@magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social’s open letter to Chancellor calls for government to expand school breakfast funding for secondary-age pupils www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ltdpa
@magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social’s open letter to Chancellor calls for government to expand school breakfast funding for secondary-age pupils www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ltdpa
May 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
‘Hunger doesn’t end at age 11’
@magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social’s open letter to Chancellor calls for government to expand school breakfast funding for secondary-age pupils www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ltdpa
@magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social’s open letter to Chancellor calls for government to expand school breakfast funding for secondary-age pupils www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ltdpa
‘Hunger doesn’t end at age 11’
@magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social’s open letter to Chancellor calls for government to expand school breakfast funding for secondary-age pupils www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ltdpa
@magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social’s open letter to Chancellor calls for government to expand school breakfast funding for secondary-age pupils www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ltdpa
May 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
‘Hunger doesn’t end at age 11’
@magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social’s open letter to Chancellor calls for government to expand school breakfast funding for secondary-age pupils www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ltdpa
@magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social’s open letter to Chancellor calls for government to expand school breakfast funding for secondary-age pupils www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ltdpa
A review of supervision in schools
‘Something needs to happen to protect SENDCos’
Sue Marks’ current research investigates developments in this area. To find out more, visit: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fghf1
‘Something needs to happen to protect SENDCos’
Sue Marks’ current research investigates developments in this area. To find out more, visit: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fghf1
May 22, 2025 at 7:26 AM
A review of supervision in schools
‘Something needs to happen to protect SENDCos’
Sue Marks’ current research investigates developments in this area. To find out more, visit: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fghf1
‘Something needs to happen to protect SENDCos’
Sue Marks’ current research investigates developments in this area. To find out more, visit: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fghf1
Reposted by Natalie Hood
Ahead of upcoming SEND reforms, Leader's Digest asked serving headteachers to share their thoughts on fixing the SEND crisis. Read: what they had to say here > https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jjprn #Edusky
May 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Ahead of upcoming SEND reforms, Leader's Digest asked serving headteachers to share their thoughts on fixing the SEND crisis. Read: what they had to say here > https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jjprn #Edusky
Reposted by Natalie Hood
May Leader's Digest round up!
Find all the Leader's Digest articles in one place here: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/h84ji
@heard-edublog.bsky.social
Find all the Leader's Digest articles in one place here: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/h84ji
@heard-edublog.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 12:21 PM
May Leader's Digest round up!
Find all the Leader's Digest articles in one place here: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/h84ji
@heard-edublog.bsky.social
Find all the Leader's Digest articles in one place here: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/h84ji
@heard-edublog.bsky.social
*Breaking News* New PE Inclusion programme to support over 240,000 pupils
@daniellebrown.bsky.social reveals what this means for children and young people with SEND and the potential the programme has to create 'lasting' change.
Read: lnkd.in/ewyzyESC
@daniellebrown.bsky.social reveals what this means for children and young people with SEND and the potential the programme has to create 'lasting' change.
Read: lnkd.in/ewyzyESC
May 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
*Breaking News* New PE Inclusion programme to support over 240,000 pupils
@daniellebrown.bsky.social reveals what this means for children and young people with SEND and the potential the programme has to create 'lasting' change.
Read: lnkd.in/ewyzyESC
@daniellebrown.bsky.social reveals what this means for children and young people with SEND and the potential the programme has to create 'lasting' change.
Read: lnkd.in/ewyzyESC
According to a recent @naht.org.uk survey, 45 % of school leaders report needing mental health support in the last 12 months.
Leader's Digest spoke with researcher Sue Marks about making psychological supervision standard practice.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1a5h2n
Leader's Digest spoke with researcher Sue Marks about making psychological supervision standard practice.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1a5h2n
May 15, 2025 at 7:49 AM
According to a recent @naht.org.uk survey, 45 % of school leaders report needing mental health support in the last 12 months.
Leader's Digest spoke with researcher Sue Marks about making psychological supervision standard practice.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1a5h2n
Leader's Digest spoke with researcher Sue Marks about making psychological supervision standard practice.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1a5h2n