Mike Ion
mikeion.bsky.social
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
Has taken me way too long to even contemplate how vital a message this is ⤵️
February 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Thank you to all those who have read and or reviewed my book. My aim was to write a book that was both practical and helpful but also encourages the reader to reflect and take stock.
January 31, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Remembering is important but it cannot be all we do!

#HMD2026 #HolocaustMemorialDay
January 27, 2026 at 9:24 AM
I think this should be on the office wall of every school leader in the UK!
January 14, 2026 at 7:18 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.
January 13, 2026 at 8:54 AM
If you believe in nothing you will fall for anything...
January 11, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Love this
January 11, 2026 at 11:06 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.
January 11, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Equity, diversity, acceptance... what do they all mean?
January 11, 2026 at 9:02 AM
The Eisenhower Matrix for school leaders - DM me for a Word version copy
January 11, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Curriculum Planning: A handy guide for school leaders (DM for a PDF version with additional suggestions). Strong curriculum planning isn’t just a technical exercise – it’s a leadership responsibility that shapes quality, sustainability and student experience.
January 10, 2026 at 4:33 PM
For all aspiring Assistant or Deputy Headteachers – a letter of application is more than a formality. It’s your leadership story. DM me if you want a primary or secondary example.
January 10, 2026 at 4:31 PM
School improvement doesn’t start with policies or structures.
It starts with people — their wellbeing, development, and trust in leadership. Please follow if you’re interested in building schools where adults thrive and pupils succeed.
January 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Anyone else read this? It is quite brilliant.
November 15, 2024 at 10:13 PM