Jon Hutchinson
@jonhutchinson.bsky.social
Director at the Reach Foundation. Previously primary teacher, A Level Religious Studies teacher and senior leader at an all-through school. Chair of governors of a primary cluster board.
Collect all the other bits and pieces at www.jonhutchinson.com
Collect all the other bits and pieces at www.jonhutchinson.com
Yesterday we took over 100 aspiring headteachers to @reachschools.bsky.social and it was pretty astonishing.
Huge thanks to Rebecca Cramer, Tilly Browne, Louis Everett and Manjit Moore along with all of the staff, pupils and wider community in Feltham.
The schools are very, very special.
Huge thanks to Rebecca Cramer, Tilly Browne, Louis Everett and Manjit Moore along with all of the staff, pupils and wider community in Feltham.
The schools are very, very special.
November 21, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Yesterday we took over 100 aspiring headteachers to @reachschools.bsky.social and it was pretty astonishing.
Huge thanks to Rebecca Cramer, Tilly Browne, Louis Everett and Manjit Moore along with all of the staff, pupils and wider community in Feltham.
The schools are very, very special.
Huge thanks to Rebecca Cramer, Tilly Browne, Louis Everett and Manjit Moore along with all of the staff, pupils and wider community in Feltham.
The schools are very, very special.
Having a terrific day at #rEdCam25
Seen some super sessions from @claresealy.bsky.social, @thebandb.bsky.social, the a youth shadow CAR panel, and @clairebadger.bsky.social talking about @innerdrive.bsky.social’s fantastic new book.
Seen some super sessions from @claresealy.bsky.social, @thebandb.bsky.social, the a youth shadow CAR panel, and @clairebadger.bsky.social talking about @innerdrive.bsky.social’s fantastic new book.
October 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Having a terrific day at #rEdCam25
Seen some super sessions from @claresealy.bsky.social, @thebandb.bsky.social, the a youth shadow CAR panel, and @clairebadger.bsky.social talking about @innerdrive.bsky.social’s fantastic new book.
Seen some super sessions from @claresealy.bsky.social, @thebandb.bsky.social, the a youth shadow CAR panel, and @clairebadger.bsky.social talking about @innerdrive.bsky.social’s fantastic new book.
💻 FREE Primary Science Webinar 🔬👩🔬
I’m thrilled to be speaking with @kirstysimkin.bsky.social next week.
Kirsty has led primary science at Reach for almost a decade now, can’t wait to dig into it with her!
You can sign up here, and please share with your networks!
doodle.com/sign-up-shee...
I’m thrilled to be speaking with @kirstysimkin.bsky.social next week.
Kirsty has led primary science at Reach for almost a decade now, can’t wait to dig into it with her!
You can sign up here, and please share with your networks!
doodle.com/sign-up-shee...
October 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
💻 FREE Primary Science Webinar 🔬👩🔬
I’m thrilled to be speaking with @kirstysimkin.bsky.social next week.
Kirsty has led primary science at Reach for almost a decade now, can’t wait to dig into it with her!
You can sign up here, and please share with your networks!
doodle.com/sign-up-shee...
I’m thrilled to be speaking with @kirstysimkin.bsky.social next week.
Kirsty has led primary science at Reach for almost a decade now, can’t wait to dig into it with her!
You can sign up here, and please share with your networks!
doodle.com/sign-up-shee...
Had loads of fun this afternoon with @mab-dallah.bsky.social and school leaders from across the country thinking all about belonging and mattering.
We’re spending the next six months in partnership, with monthly webinars.
The @thereachfoundation.bsky.social’s Culture that Connects is GO.
We’re spending the next six months in partnership, with monthly webinars.
The @thereachfoundation.bsky.social’s Culture that Connects is GO.
October 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Had loads of fun this afternoon with @mab-dallah.bsky.social and school leaders from across the country thinking all about belonging and mattering.
We’re spending the next six months in partnership, with monthly webinars.
The @thereachfoundation.bsky.social’s Culture that Connects is GO.
We’re spending the next six months in partnership, with monthly webinars.
The @thereachfoundation.bsky.social’s Culture that Connects is GO.
Couldn’t be more excited to be kicking off the second cohort of East100.
It’s such a massive privilege to work with aspiring headteachers from across the east of England.
We get to spend a year building a network that can engage in collective action to eradicate the disadvantage gap.
Can’t wait.
It’s such a massive privilege to work with aspiring headteachers from across the east of England.
We get to spend a year building a network that can engage in collective action to eradicate the disadvantage gap.
Can’t wait.
September 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Couldn’t be more excited to be kicking off the second cohort of East100.
It’s such a massive privilege to work with aspiring headteachers from across the east of England.
We get to spend a year building a network that can engage in collective action to eradicate the disadvantage gap.
Can’t wait.
It’s such a massive privilege to work with aspiring headteachers from across the east of England.
We get to spend a year building a network that can engage in collective action to eradicate the disadvantage gap.
Can’t wait.
Primary subject leadership webinars!
We’re holding a series of webinars for primary subject leads. They’ll dig into the how what and why of the job, as well as subject specific nuggets of wisdom.
We’ll kick it off on Oct 15th with all of the authors of the book series.
doodle.com/sign-up-shee...
We’re holding a series of webinars for primary subject leads. They’ll dig into the how what and why of the job, as well as subject specific nuggets of wisdom.
We’ll kick it off on Oct 15th with all of the authors of the book series.
doodle.com/sign-up-shee...
September 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Primary subject leadership webinars!
We’re holding a series of webinars for primary subject leads. They’ll dig into the how what and why of the job, as well as subject specific nuggets of wisdom.
We’ll kick it off on Oct 15th with all of the authors of the book series.
doodle.com/sign-up-shee...
We’re holding a series of webinars for primary subject leads. They’ll dig into the how what and why of the job, as well as subject specific nuggets of wisdom.
We’ll kick it off on Oct 15th with all of the authors of the book series.
doodle.com/sign-up-shee...
FREE PRIMARY SUBJECT LEADERSHIP WEBINARS
It’s an honour to host a series of webinars to celebrate the publication of the How To Lead It series from @bloomsburyed.bsky.social
Launch: Oct 15th
English: 22nd Oct
Science: 23rd Oct
History: 12th Nov
Geog: 11th Dec
Sign up: doodle.com/sign-up-shee...
It’s an honour to host a series of webinars to celebrate the publication of the How To Lead It series from @bloomsburyed.bsky.social
Launch: Oct 15th
English: 22nd Oct
Science: 23rd Oct
History: 12th Nov
Geog: 11th Dec
Sign up: doodle.com/sign-up-shee...
September 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
FREE PRIMARY SUBJECT LEADERSHIP WEBINARS
It’s an honour to host a series of webinars to celebrate the publication of the How To Lead It series from @bloomsburyed.bsky.social
Launch: Oct 15th
English: 22nd Oct
Science: 23rd Oct
History: 12th Nov
Geog: 11th Dec
Sign up: doodle.com/sign-up-shee...
It’s an honour to host a series of webinars to celebrate the publication of the How To Lead It series from @bloomsburyed.bsky.social
Launch: Oct 15th
English: 22nd Oct
Science: 23rd Oct
History: 12th Nov
Geog: 11th Dec
Sign up: doodle.com/sign-up-shee...
OUT TODAY
Two brand new books in the how to Lead it Series.
Alex Pethick has written the history guide, and @emlennard.bsky.social has written the book on geography.
Please do share and let your networks know, these are terrific.
Two brand new books in the how to Lead it Series.
Alex Pethick has written the history guide, and @emlennard.bsky.social has written the book on geography.
Please do share and let your networks know, these are terrific.
September 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
OUT TODAY
Two brand new books in the how to Lead it Series.
Alex Pethick has written the history guide, and @emlennard.bsky.social has written the book on geography.
Please do share and let your networks know, these are terrific.
Two brand new books in the how to Lead it Series.
Alex Pethick has written the history guide, and @emlennard.bsky.social has written the book on geography.
Please do share and let your networks know, these are terrific.
Are you a primary leader?
We’ve been working on a new set of books just for you.
The How to Lead it series are specifically for primary subject leads.
Each one contains tons of research, guidance, case studies and examples.
And right now, they are 30% off!
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/series/ho...
We’ve been working on a new set of books just for you.
The How to Lead it series are specifically for primary subject leads.
Each one contains tons of research, guidance, case studies and examples.
And right now, they are 30% off!
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/series/ho...
September 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Are you a primary leader?
We’ve been working on a new set of books just for you.
The How to Lead it series are specifically for primary subject leads.
Each one contains tons of research, guidance, case studies and examples.
And right now, they are 30% off!
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/series/ho...
We’ve been working on a new set of books just for you.
The How to Lead it series are specifically for primary subject leads.
Each one contains tons of research, guidance, case studies and examples.
And right now, they are 30% off!
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/series/ho...
I’m not sure what everyone is upset about. They covered Corbynmania in a similar way.
September 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
I’m not sure what everyone is upset about. They covered Corbynmania in a similar way.
📣📚Back to school book giveaway!📚📣
To win a copy of these two fantastic new books for primary subject leads, simply repost & like.
Winner announced Friday 5th at 5pm. Uk only.
How to Lead it: English by @missis-scs.bsky.social and @triciamoss.bsky.social & Science by @kirstysimkin.bsky.social
To win a copy of these two fantastic new books for primary subject leads, simply repost & like.
Winner announced Friday 5th at 5pm. Uk only.
How to Lead it: English by @missis-scs.bsky.social and @triciamoss.bsky.social & Science by @kirstysimkin.bsky.social
August 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
📣📚Back to school book giveaway!📚📣
To win a copy of these two fantastic new books for primary subject leads, simply repost & like.
Winner announced Friday 5th at 5pm. Uk only.
How to Lead it: English by @missis-scs.bsky.social and @triciamoss.bsky.social & Science by @kirstysimkin.bsky.social
To win a copy of these two fantastic new books for primary subject leads, simply repost & like.
Winner announced Friday 5th at 5pm. Uk only.
How to Lead it: English by @missis-scs.bsky.social and @triciamoss.bsky.social & Science by @kirstysimkin.bsky.social
OUT NOW
It’s publication day for the first two books in the How To Lead It series for primary subject leaders.
The science edition by @kirstysimkin.bsky.social and English by @triciamoss.bsky.social and @missis-scs.bsky.social are available to order.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/series/ho...
It’s publication day for the first two books in the How To Lead It series for primary subject leaders.
The science edition by @kirstysimkin.bsky.social and English by @triciamoss.bsky.social and @missis-scs.bsky.social are available to order.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/series/ho...
August 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
OUT NOW
It’s publication day for the first two books in the How To Lead It series for primary subject leaders.
The science edition by @kirstysimkin.bsky.social and English by @triciamoss.bsky.social and @missis-scs.bsky.social are available to order.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/series/ho...
It’s publication day for the first two books in the How To Lead It series for primary subject leaders.
The science edition by @kirstysimkin.bsky.social and English by @triciamoss.bsky.social and @missis-scs.bsky.social are available to order.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/series/ho...
August 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Good afternoon.
August 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Good afternoon.
YES England.
Lionesses making millions of memories across the nation.
Lionesses making millions of memories across the nation.
July 27, 2025 at 9:13 PM
YES England.
Lionesses making millions of memories across the nation.
Lionesses making millions of memories across the nation.
Summer Sale!
Our brand new series of books for primary subject leads us available to preorder ready for September.
Written by highly experienced subject leads who are doing the job today, I’m confident they’ll provide crucial guidance for colleagues.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/series/ho....
Our brand new series of books for primary subject leads us available to preorder ready for September.
Written by highly experienced subject leads who are doing the job today, I’m confident they’ll provide crucial guidance for colleagues.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/series/ho....
July 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Summer Sale!
Our brand new series of books for primary subject leads us available to preorder ready for September.
Written by highly experienced subject leads who are doing the job today, I’m confident they’ll provide crucial guidance for colleagues.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/series/ho....
Our brand new series of books for primary subject leads us available to preorder ready for September.
Written by highly experienced subject leads who are doing the job today, I’m confident they’ll provide crucial guidance for colleagues.
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/series/ho....
Last day to register your interest for our 6 month partnership on building cultures of belonging and mattering in your classrooms.
You’ll join a cohort of school leaders for monthly webinars digging into research and sharing rapid action plans.
Have a look!
docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/...
You’ll join a cohort of school leaders for monthly webinars digging into research and sharing rapid action plans.
Have a look!
docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/...
July 11, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Last day to register your interest for our 6 month partnership on building cultures of belonging and mattering in your classrooms.
You’ll join a cohort of school leaders for monthly webinars digging into research and sharing rapid action plans.
Have a look!
docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/...
You’ll join a cohort of school leaders for monthly webinars digging into research and sharing rapid action plans.
Have a look!
docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/...
Very excitingly, the @thereachfoundation.bsky.social is launching a new partnership for schools who’d like to dig into belonging and mattering.
It will be six months, with monthly webinars, on theory into practice. led by @mab-dallah.bsky.social and me.
Interested?
forms.gle/z5tbvY14CACW...
It will be six months, with monthly webinars, on theory into practice. led by @mab-dallah.bsky.social and me.
Interested?
forms.gle/z5tbvY14CACW...
June 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Very excitingly, the @thereachfoundation.bsky.social is launching a new partnership for schools who’d like to dig into belonging and mattering.
It will be six months, with monthly webinars, on theory into practice. led by @mab-dallah.bsky.social and me.
Interested?
forms.gle/z5tbvY14CACW...
It will be six months, with monthly webinars, on theory into practice. led by @mab-dallah.bsky.social and me.
Interested?
forms.gle/z5tbvY14CACW...
Everyone’s got a take on disengagement right now. Is it real? Is it new? Who or what’s to blame for it? What can we do?
I sat down w/ author of ‘The Disengaged Teen’, Jenny Anderson, who shared what she & Rebecca Winthrop found after 4 years of research.
surli.cc/bxkcvi
youtu.be/8OSJFCaZy0k?...
I sat down w/ author of ‘The Disengaged Teen’, Jenny Anderson, who shared what she & Rebecca Winthrop found after 4 years of research.
surli.cc/bxkcvi
youtu.be/8OSJFCaZy0k?...
June 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Everyone’s got a take on disengagement right now. Is it real? Is it new? Who or what’s to blame for it? What can we do?
I sat down w/ author of ‘The Disengaged Teen’, Jenny Anderson, who shared what she & Rebecca Winthrop found after 4 years of research.
surli.cc/bxkcvi
youtu.be/8OSJFCaZy0k?...
I sat down w/ author of ‘The Disengaged Teen’, Jenny Anderson, who shared what she & Rebecca Winthrop found after 4 years of research.
surli.cc/bxkcvi
youtu.be/8OSJFCaZy0k?...
It’s called Brave Dave by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees.
The language is really stunning, and it’s just a beautiful message.
The language is really stunning, and it’s just a beautiful message.
June 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
It’s called Brave Dave by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees.
The language is really stunning, and it’s just a beautiful message.
The language is really stunning, and it’s just a beautiful message.
At the new parents evening Billie’s headteacher told us all to “never underestimate a four year old.”
Excellent advice. Couldn’t agree more.
Excellent advice. Couldn’t agree more.
June 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
At the new parents evening Billie’s headteacher told us all to “never underestimate a four year old.”
Excellent advice. Couldn’t agree more.
Excellent advice. Couldn’t agree more.
Can confirm reports of the collapse of adult authority are vastly understated.
May 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Can confirm reports of the collapse of adult authority are vastly understated.
One day, one day, I won’t choke at this page.
Today is not that day.
Today is not that day.
May 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
One day, one day, I won’t choke at this page.
Today is not that day.
Today is not that day.
Pleasure to join the climate wise schools’ celebration event today.
Some really thoughtful and innovative work from leaders to provide a rich climate education for their pupils. Great to learn all about them.
Hats off to Heena Dave and Prof Leigh Hoath for leading such a great programme and day.
Some really thoughtful and innovative work from leaders to provide a rich climate education for their pupils. Great to learn all about them.
Hats off to Heena Dave and Prof Leigh Hoath for leading such a great programme and day.
May 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Pleasure to join the climate wise schools’ celebration event today.
Some really thoughtful and innovative work from leaders to provide a rich climate education for their pupils. Great to learn all about them.
Hats off to Heena Dave and Prof Leigh Hoath for leading such a great programme and day.
Some really thoughtful and innovative work from leaders to provide a rich climate education for their pupils. Great to learn all about them.
Hats off to Heena Dave and Prof Leigh Hoath for leading such a great programme and day.