Jon Bailey
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Headteacher • All things Inclusion • NPQH • NAHT • Work West London • Live East London• Views & opinions my own.
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Yesterday, we launched a snap poll to understand school leaders’ views on Ofsted’s revised approach to inspection.
More than 1,400 leaders responded in less than 24 hours, overwhelmingly rejecting the inspectorate’s plans.
Ofsted should pause and rethink its plans.
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More than 1,400 leaders responded in less than 24 hours, overwhelmingly rejecting the inspectorate’s plans.
Ofsted should pause and rethink its plans.
Thread 👇
September 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Yesterday, we launched a snap poll to understand school leaders’ views on Ofsted’s revised approach to inspection.
More than 1,400 leaders responded in less than 24 hours, overwhelmingly rejecting the inspectorate’s plans.
Ofsted should pause and rethink its plans.
Thread 👇
More than 1,400 leaders responded in less than 24 hours, overwhelmingly rejecting the inspectorate’s plans.
Ofsted should pause and rethink its plans.
Thread 👇
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Any reforms in this space will likely provoke strong reactions and it will be crucial that the government works closely with both parents and schools every step of the way.
Ministers have failed to rule out cutting EHCPs amid mounting pressure on the government over its reforms to the SEND support system
Ministers refuse to rule out cutting EHCPs
Pressure on the government over SEND reforms mounts as campaigners warn that pupils will not survive in mainstream education without statutory support
www.tes.com
July 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Any reforms in this space will likely provoke strong reactions and it will be crucial that the government works closely with both parents and schools every step of the way.
It wouldn’t be the start of the new term without the customary alarm post. Have a good start to spring term everyone!
January 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
It wouldn’t be the start of the new term without the customary alarm post. Have a good start to spring term everyone!
Well…this is concerning
Many are concerned about Ofsted’s inspection reform plans and how quickly they’re planning to introduce them
Doesn’t look like it’s making much difference at Ofsted though. They plan to start a trial before the consultation on new report cards has even launched
Doesn’t look like it’s making much difference at Ofsted though. They plan to start a trial before the consultation on new report cards has even launched
🔎Trials for a 'new approach' to inspections will start in the first week of next term, Ofsted has announced as it ploughs ahead with reform despite sector concerns over moving too quickly
December 20, 2024 at 12:17 AM
Well…this is concerning
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We've quizzed the DfE on key elements of the new Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill – here's what they told us…
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: key information for schools
After the bill proposed a raft of changes for schools, we asked the Department for Education to clarify the key details
www.tes.com
December 17, 2024 at 5:44 PM
We've quizzed the DfE on key elements of the new Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill – here's what they told us…
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The DfE’s 2.8% pay rise recommendation is ‘deeply disappointing’ and would be ‘a real-terms pay cut’, unions warn in a letter to the education secretary
Unions warn Phillipson 2.8% pay rise would derail recruitment plans
The increase would be ‘a real-terms pay cut’ and undermine the government's target to recruit 6,500 teachers, a letter from four main education unions tells education secretary
www.tes.com
December 12, 2024 at 6:30 PM
The DfE’s 2.8% pay rise recommendation is ‘deeply disappointing’ and would be ‘a real-terms pay cut’, unions warn in a letter to the education secretary
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📈EHCPs have doubled in the last decade, and the DfE predicts they'll double again without policy changes.
🧮 From 518,000 in 2022/23.
🧮 To 1,000,000 in 2032/33.
That is a very large rise.
More detail from Catherine McKinnell: questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...
#EduSEND #SendSky
🧮 From 518,000 in 2022/23.
🧮 To 1,000,000 in 2032/33.
That is a very large rise.
More detail from Catherine McKinnell: questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...
#EduSEND #SendSky
Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.
questions-statements.parliament.uk
December 11, 2024 at 8:42 PM
📈EHCPs have doubled in the last decade, and the DfE predicts they'll double again without policy changes.
🧮 From 518,000 in 2022/23.
🧮 To 1,000,000 in 2032/33.
That is a very large rise.
More detail from Catherine McKinnell: questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...
#EduSEND #SendSky
🧮 From 518,000 in 2022/23.
🧮 To 1,000,000 in 2032/33.
That is a very large rise.
More detail from Catherine McKinnell: questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...
#EduSEND #SendSky
I absolutely welcome the urgency of releasing this early but my goodness, it’s a bit of a slap in the face.
Breaking: The Department for Education has recommended a 2.8 per cent teacher pay rise for 2025-26 in its evidence to the STRB
DfE recommends 2.8 % teacher pay rise for 2025-26
The Department for Education has published its evidence to the STRB
www.tes.com
December 10, 2024 at 9:01 PM
I absolutely welcome the urgency of releasing this early but my goodness, it’s a bit of a slap in the face.
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Content overload?
Well hello there, and welcome to update #104!
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December 7, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Was a fantastic show on Sunday! They did not disappoint and what a venue!
Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh... we're coming for you next 🎤
We had so much fun at our first live show on Sunday, we're taking it on the road.
Tickets are on sale now, get them before they go 👉 https://buff.ly/3ZgCiDt
We had so much fun at our first live show on Sunday, we're taking it on the road.
Tickets are on sale now, get them before they go 👉 https://buff.ly/3ZgCiDt
December 3, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Was a fantastic show on Sunday! They did not disappoint and what a venue!
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One of the things that keeps me going back to Twitter is that I get fairly regular DMs on there asking me for advice about reading.
Just to be clear: I am more than happy for people to DM on here for the same reason.
Please repost this if you think this info might be useful to someone.
Just to be clear: I am more than happy for people to DM on here for the same reason.
Please repost this if you think this info might be useful to someone.
December 2, 2024 at 10:14 PM
One of the things that keeps me going back to Twitter is that I get fairly regular DMs on there asking me for advice about reading.
Just to be clear: I am more than happy for people to DM on here for the same reason.
Please repost this if you think this info might be useful to someone.
Just to be clear: I am more than happy for people to DM on here for the same reason.
Please repost this if you think this info might be useful to someone.
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New post: Assessing the foundation subjects in primary open.substack.com/pub/marymyat...
Assessing the foundation subjects in the primary curriculum
Well hello there, and welcome to update #102!
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November 24, 2024 at 9:24 PM
New post: Assessing the foundation subjects in primary open.substack.com/pub/marymyat...
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Primary school pupils in England should not face compulsory tests on phonics, times tables or grammar and punctuation. They are unnecessary burdens on time and funding—teachers know their pupils’ needs. 👇
@theguardian.com @richada.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
@theguardian.com @richada.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Tests for year 1 pupils in England should be dropped, headteachers urge
NAHT says early checks on phonics, arithmetic and English in primary schools are potential waste of time and funding
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Primary school pupils in England should not face compulsory tests on phonics, times tables or grammar and punctuation. They are unnecessary burdens on time and funding—teachers know their pupils’ needs. 👇
@theguardian.com @richada.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
@theguardian.com @richada.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Off to Birmingham for my very first National Executive with the @nahtnews.bsky.social! Looking forward to meeting up colleagues!
November 20, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Off to Birmingham for my very first National Executive with the @nahtnews.bsky.social! Looking forward to meeting up colleagues!
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Excited to see how @bsky.app is building membership amongst educators. Pleased to be here and to welcome friends @collegeofteaching.bsky.social
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November 19, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Excited to see how @bsky.app is building membership amongst educators. Pleased to be here and to welcome friends @collegeofteaching.bsky.social