Mike Ion
@mikeion.bsky.social
Education Leader | DfE RISE Adviser | MAT Education Director (Former) | Published Author | Champion of Values-Led Leadership, Staff Wellbeing & Sustainable School Improvement
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I think this should be on the office wall of every school leader in the UK!
January 14, 2026 at 7:18 AM
I think this should be on the office wall of every school leader in the UK!
I think this should be on the office wall of every school leader in the UK!
January 14, 2026 at 7:18 AM
I think this should be on the office wall of every school leader in the UK!
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Anyone else read this? It is quite brilliant.
November 15, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Anyone else read this? It is quite brilliant.
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The Eisenhower Matrix for school leaders - DM me for a Word version copy
January 11, 2026 at 9:01 AM
The Eisenhower Matrix for school leaders - DM me for a Word version copy
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Equity, diversity, acceptance... what do they all mean?
January 11, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Equity, diversity, acceptance... what do they all mean?
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Excellence in education is always a fragile state
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After nearly 30 years working with and in schools, one truth feels increasingly clear: excellence is fragile.
Not because people lack commitment — quite the opposite. Excellence is fragile because… |...
After nearly 30 years working with and in schools, one truth feels increasingly clear: excellence is fragile.
Not because people lack commitment — quite the opposite. Excellence is fragile because pr...
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January 11, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Excellence in education is always a fragile state
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Ask me to name three things that really matters in relation to effective leadership 1. Authenticity 2. Humility 3. Clarity
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Ask me the three things I look for in a leader?
1. Authenticity 2. Humility 3. Clarity | Mike Ion FCCT
Ask me the three things I look for in a leader?
1. Authenticity 2. Humility 3. Clarity
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January 11, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Ask me to name three things that really matters in relation to effective leadership 1. Authenticity 2. Humility 3. Clarity
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I’m pleased to be opening my diary for May 2026 and beyond, offering leadership coaching, development and strategic support grounded in values-led, evidence-informed practice.
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Now taking bookings from May 2026 onwards – Leadership Coaching, Development and Advisory Work
I’m pleased to be opening my diary for May 2026 and beyond, offering leadership coaching, development… |...
Now taking bookings from May 2026 onwards – Leadership Coaching, Development and Advisory Work
I’m pleased to be opening my diary for May 2026 and beyond, offering leadership coaching, development an...
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January 11, 2026 at 5:55 PM
I’m pleased to be opening my diary for May 2026 and beyond, offering leadership coaching, development and strategic support grounded in values-led, evidence-informed practice.
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Values in Action: A Compass for School Leaders is now available — a practical, human-centred guide for school leaders who want to anchor their decisions in purpose, clarity, and integrity.
📘 Find it on Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/Values-Actio...
Leading with values isn’t a slogan — it’s a discipline.
📘 Find it on Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/Values-Actio...
Leading with values isn’t a slogan — it’s a discipline.
January 13, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Values in Action: A Compass for School Leaders is now available — a practical, human-centred guide for school leaders who want to anchor their decisions in purpose, clarity, and integrity.
📘 Find it on Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/Values-Actio...
Leading with values isn’t a slogan — it’s a discipline.
📘 Find it on Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/Values-Actio...
Leading with values isn’t a slogan — it’s a discipline.
I’m pleased to be opening my diary for May 2026 and beyond, offering leadership coaching, development and strategic support grounded in values-led, evidence-informed practice.
www.linkedin.com/posts/mike-i...
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Now taking bookings from May 2026 onwards – Leadership Coaching, Development and Advisory Work
I’m pleased to be opening my diary for May 2026 and beyond, offering leadership coaching, development… |...
Now taking bookings from May 2026 onwards – Leadership Coaching, Development and Advisory Work
I’m pleased to be opening my diary for May 2026 and beyond, offering leadership coaching, development an...
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January 11, 2026 at 5:55 PM
I’m pleased to be opening my diary for May 2026 and beyond, offering leadership coaching, development and strategic support grounded in values-led, evidence-informed practice.
www.linkedin.com/posts/mike-i...
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I’m pleased to be opening my diary for May 2026 and beyond, offering leadership coaching, development and strategic support grounded in values-led, evidence-informed practice. Use link below to express an interest
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Now taking bookings from May 2026 onwards – Leadership Coaching, Development and Advisory Work
I’m pleased to be opening my diary for May 2026 and beyond, offering leadership coaching, development… |...
Now taking bookings from May 2026 onwards – Leadership Coaching, Development and Advisory Work
I’m pleased to be opening my diary for May 2026 and beyond, offering leadership coaching, development an...
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January 11, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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Very true, and since all the fantastic work of @marymyatt.bsky.social et al. I seldom come across this view- although it does hide insidiously in some assumptions that are made about curriculum and achievement at KS3.
KS3 isn’t a waiting room. Too often, KS3 is treated as a holding pattern — a bridge to “where it really matters” at GCSE.
But the evidence is clear: what happens in Years 7–9 profoundly shapes outcomes, attitudes and aspirations later on.
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But the evidence is clear: what happens in Years 7–9 profoundly shapes outcomes, attitudes and aspirations later on.
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KS3 isn’t a waiting room.
Too often, KS3 is treated as a holding pattern — a bridge to “where it really matters” at GCSE.
But the evidence is clear: what happens in Years 7–9 profoundly shapes… | Mi...
KS3 isn’t a waiting room.
Too often, KS3 is treated as a holding pattern — a bridge to “where it really matters” at GCSE.
But the evidence is clear: what happens in Years 7–9 profoundly shapes outco...
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January 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Very true, and since all the fantastic work of @marymyatt.bsky.social et al. I seldom come across this view- although it does hide insidiously in some assumptions that are made about curriculum and achievement at KS3.
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Ask me to name three things that really matters in relation to effective leadership 1. Authenticity 2. Humility 3. Clarity
www.linkedin.com/posts/mike-i...
www.linkedin.com/posts/mike-i...
Ask me the three things I look for in a leader?
1. Authenticity 2. Humility 3. Clarity | Mike Ion FCCT
Ask me the three things I look for in a leader?
1. Authenticity 2. Humility 3. Clarity
www.linkedin.com
January 11, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Ask me to name three things that really matters in relation to effective leadership 1. Authenticity 2. Humility 3. Clarity
www.linkedin.com/posts/mike-i...
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Excellence in education is always a fragile state
www.linkedin.com/posts/mike-i...
www.linkedin.com/posts/mike-i...
After nearly 30 years working with and in schools, one truth feels increasingly clear: excellence is fragile.
Not because people lack commitment — quite the opposite. Excellence is fragile because… |...
After nearly 30 years working with and in schools, one truth feels increasingly clear: excellence is fragile.
Not because people lack commitment — quite the opposite. Excellence is fragile because pr...
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January 11, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Excellence in education is always a fragile state
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Why Elon Musk is a danger to fair-minded politics www.linkedin.com/posts/mike-i...
Elon Musk believes that empathy Is a “weakness.” School leaders know it’s a superpower!
“The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy… the empathy exploit.” — Elon Musk
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Elon Musk believes that empathy Is a “weakness.” School leaders know it’s a superpower!
“The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy… the empathy exploit.” — Elon Musk
As a leader w...
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January 11, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Why Elon Musk is a danger to fair-minded politics www.linkedin.com/posts/mike-i...
If you believe in nothing you will fall for anything...
January 11, 2026 at 11:09 AM
If you believe in nothing you will fall for anything...
DM me for a free copy of A School Leader’s Guide to Kotter’s 8 Stages of Change — a practical resource I’ve developed from over 20 years of using this model in education.
January 11, 2026 at 9:03 AM
DM me for a free copy of A School Leader’s Guide to Kotter’s 8 Stages of Change — a practical resource I’ve developed from over 20 years of using this model in education.
Equity, diversity, acceptance... what do they all mean?
January 11, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Equity, diversity, acceptance... what do they all mean?
The Eisenhower Matrix for school leaders - DM me for a Word version copy
January 11, 2026 at 9:01 AM
The Eisenhower Matrix for school leaders - DM me for a Word version copy
I’ve developed a Teacher Standards Self-Assessment Workbook, built around the DfE Teacher Standards, designed to help classroom teachers reflect on their practice and prepare for professional growth conversations. Just DM me for a copy
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From one idea to two powerful tools for professional reflection
A few days ago, I shared a free Headteacher Standards self-assessment workbook — a simple Excel tool to help school leaders reflect… | ...
From one idea to two powerful tools for professional reflection
A few days ago, I shared a free Headteacher Standards self-assessment workbook — a simple Excel tool to help school leaders reflect, ev...
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January 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
I’ve developed a Teacher Standards Self-Assessment Workbook, built around the DfE Teacher Standards, designed to help classroom teachers reflect on their practice and prepare for professional growth conversations. Just DM me for a copy
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Then there's MFL, where GCSE is a step back from where pupils are in Y9. whoteacheslanguages.blogspot.com
The Nice Man Who Teaches Languages
"The Nice Man" is how my pupils referred to me in the videos I made for remote learning in the 2020-2021 pandemic. It is also a reminder to me to use the blog to celebrate other people, and to not tre...
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January 11, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Then there's MFL, where GCSE is a step back from where pupils are in Y9. whoteacheslanguages.blogspot.com
Strong school leadership always starts with values. In a landscape that’s increasingly complex, the leaders who make the greatest impact are those who remain anchored in how they lead, not just what they do.
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Strong school leadership always starts with values.
In a landscape that’s increasingly complex, the leaders who make the greatest impact are those who remain anchored in how they lead, not just what…...
Strong school leadership always starts with values.
In a landscape that’s increasingly complex, the leaders who make the greatest impact are those who remain anchored in how they lead, not just what ...
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January 10, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Strong school leadership always starts with values. In a landscape that’s increasingly complex, the leaders who make the greatest impact are those who remain anchored in how they lead, not just what they do.
www.linkedin.com/posts/mike-i...
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KS3 isn’t a waiting room. Too often, KS3 is treated as a holding pattern — a bridge to “where it really matters” at GCSE.
But the evidence is clear: what happens in Years 7–9 profoundly shapes outcomes, attitudes and aspirations later on.
www.linkedin.com/posts/mike-i...
But the evidence is clear: what happens in Years 7–9 profoundly shapes outcomes, attitudes and aspirations later on.
www.linkedin.com/posts/mike-i...
KS3 isn’t a waiting room.
Too often, KS3 is treated as a holding pattern — a bridge to “where it really matters” at GCSE.
But the evidence is clear: what happens in Years 7–9 profoundly shapes… | Mi...
KS3 isn’t a waiting room.
Too often, KS3 is treated as a holding pattern — a bridge to “where it really matters” at GCSE.
But the evidence is clear: what happens in Years 7–9 profoundly shapes outco...
www.linkedin.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:35 PM
KS3 isn’t a waiting room. Too often, KS3 is treated as a holding pattern — a bridge to “where it really matters” at GCSE.
But the evidence is clear: what happens in Years 7–9 profoundly shapes outcomes, attitudes and aspirations later on.
www.linkedin.com/posts/mike-i...
But the evidence is clear: what happens in Years 7–9 profoundly shapes outcomes, attitudes and aspirations later on.
www.linkedin.com/posts/mike-i...