Nick Pointer
@nickpointer.bsky.social
Obsessed with education, teaching and learning, professional development and school improvement. Associate Dean at Ambition Institute. Words mine.
For blogs and more: https://nickpointer.com
For blogs and more: https://nickpointer.com
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🧠 ResearchEd National this Saturday!
My session is straight after lunch in Room M07:
🎓 14.00-14.40 | Session 5: Consistency Is Killing Us: Reclaiming teacher professionalism and agency through PD at scale
Leaders, teacher educators, professional development leads and mentors - see you there!
My session is straight after lunch in Room M07:
🎓 14.00-14.40 | Session 5: Consistency Is Killing Us: Reclaiming teacher professionalism and agency through PD at scale
Leaders, teacher educators, professional development leads and mentors - see you there!
September 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🧠 ResearchEd National this Saturday!
My session is straight after lunch in Room M07:
🎓 14.00-14.40 | Session 5: Consistency Is Killing Us: Reclaiming teacher professionalism and agency through PD at scale
Leaders, teacher educators, professional development leads and mentors - see you there!
My session is straight after lunch in Room M07:
🎓 14.00-14.40 | Session 5: Consistency Is Killing Us: Reclaiming teacher professionalism and agency through PD at scale
Leaders, teacher educators, professional development leads and mentors - see you there!
🧠 ResearchEd National this Saturday!
My session is straight after lunch in Room M07:
🎓 14.00-14.40 | Session 5: Consistency Is Killing Us: Reclaiming teacher professionalism and agency through PD at scale
Leaders, teacher educators, professional development leads and mentors - see you there!
My session is straight after lunch in Room M07:
🎓 14.00-14.40 | Session 5: Consistency Is Killing Us: Reclaiming teacher professionalism and agency through PD at scale
Leaders, teacher educators, professional development leads and mentors - see you there!
September 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🧠 ResearchEd National this Saturday!
My session is straight after lunch in Room M07:
🎓 14.00-14.40 | Session 5: Consistency Is Killing Us: Reclaiming teacher professionalism and agency through PD at scale
Leaders, teacher educators, professional development leads and mentors - see you there!
My session is straight after lunch in Room M07:
🎓 14.00-14.40 | Session 5: Consistency Is Killing Us: Reclaiming teacher professionalism and agency through PD at scale
Leaders, teacher educators, professional development leads and mentors - see you there!
Am I the only one who's looked back at the title for their upcoming ResearchEd National talk and thought "oh cool, that session sounds interesting... I wonder what it's going to be about!" 😅
September 3, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Am I the only one who's looked back at the title for their upcoming ResearchEd National talk and thought "oh cool, that session sounds interesting... I wonder what it's going to be about!" 😅
EdFest Session 4: Professional learning and teacher agency to improve recruitment and retention panel
NFER’s @jackworth.bsky.social:
- UK teachers rate CPD experiences as area they have lowest degree of influence over.
- PD experiences are v.closely associated with teacher retention (or lack of)…!
NFER’s @jackworth.bsky.social:
- UK teachers rate CPD experiences as area they have lowest degree of influence over.
- PD experiences are v.closely associated with teacher retention (or lack of)…!
July 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
EdFest Session 4: Professional learning and teacher agency to improve recruitment and retention panel
NFER’s @jackworth.bsky.social:
- UK teachers rate CPD experiences as area they have lowest degree of influence over.
- PD experiences are v.closely associated with teacher retention (or lack of)…!
NFER’s @jackworth.bsky.social:
- UK teachers rate CPD experiences as area they have lowest degree of influence over.
- PD experiences are v.closely associated with teacher retention (or lack of)…!
EdFest Session 3: Formative Action with René Kneyber @rkneyber.bsky.social and Valentina Devid @valentinadevid.bsky.social
Intro - formative action is another way of talking about formative assessment!
#EducationFestival
Intro - formative action is another way of talking about formative assessment!
#EducationFestival
July 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
EdFest Session 3: Formative Action with René Kneyber @rkneyber.bsky.social and Valentina Devid @valentinadevid.bsky.social
Intro - formative action is another way of talking about formative assessment!
#EducationFestival
Intro - formative action is another way of talking about formative assessment!
#EducationFestival
EdFest Session 2: Sarah McAneny-Vincent and Scott Doyle from Spencer Academies Trust on inclusion-by-design.
Starting off by setting out their aspiration - to live the slogan of “Once Derby Moor, always Derby Moor” for all children in the care of the school.
#EducationFestival
Starting off by setting out their aspiration - to live the slogan of “Once Derby Moor, always Derby Moor” for all children in the care of the school.
#EducationFestival
July 3, 2025 at 9:43 AM
EdFest Session 2: Sarah McAneny-Vincent and Scott Doyle from Spencer Academies Trust on inclusion-by-design.
Starting off by setting out their aspiration - to live the slogan of “Once Derby Moor, always Derby Moor” for all children in the care of the school.
#EducationFestival
Starting off by setting out their aspiration - to live the slogan of “Once Derby Moor, always Derby Moor” for all children in the care of the school.
#EducationFestival
EdFest Session 1: @bradleybusch.bsky.social introducing Hick’s Law, where the greater the number of options we have, the longer it takes us to make a decision.
Conclusion? Too much freedom and autonomy can be overwhelming - particularly when we need to make choices that are a) quick and b) complex
Conclusion? Too much freedom and autonomy can be overwhelming - particularly when we need to make choices that are a) quick and b) complex
July 3, 2025 at 8:36 AM
EdFest Session 1: @bradleybusch.bsky.social introducing Hick’s Law, where the greater the number of options we have, the longer it takes us to make a decision.
Conclusion? Too much freedom and autonomy can be overwhelming - particularly when we need to make choices that are a) quick and b) complex
Conclusion? Too much freedom and autonomy can be overwhelming - particularly when we need to make choices that are a) quick and b) complex
This an important read 👇 Bold yet balanced pushes to challenge government to lead this work, with a real emphasis on a) increasing the choice schools have in PD providers, but also b) emphasising the role of capacity building for schools and trusts to develop their own, well-contextualised PD offer.
Across the OECD teachers participate in 62 hrs of professional devlpmnt a year on average but the median in England is only 21-30. England shouldn't just keep pace with these benchmarks it should lead the way
Here's how: www.ippr.org/articles/a-s...
@ippr.bsky.social @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social
Here's how: www.ippr.org/articles/a-s...
@ippr.bsky.social @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social
A system that empowers: The future of professional development | IPPR
We need to keep improving education standards, and tackle inequalities in achievement, both for pupils from low-income families and for children with speci
www.ippr.org
April 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This an important read 👇 Bold yet balanced pushes to challenge government to lead this work, with a real emphasis on a) increasing the choice schools have in PD providers, but also b) emphasising the role of capacity building for schools and trusts to develop their own, well-contextualised PD offer.
If you haven't got a water meter definitely check if it could be cheaper.
This calc is free: www.ccw.org.uk/save-money-a... - for me (single occ) I'll save 100s vs. rateable charge. Plus they should offer you a year trial to compare.
☑️ Penny-pinching with Pointer (could usurp Martin, who knows...)
This calc is free: www.ccw.org.uk/save-money-a... - for me (single occ) I'll save 100s vs. rateable charge. Plus they should offer you a year trial to compare.
☑️ Penny-pinching with Pointer (could usurp Martin, who knows...)
April 9, 2025 at 12:52 PM
If you haven't got a water meter definitely check if it could be cheaper.
This calc is free: www.ccw.org.uk/save-money-a... - for me (single occ) I'll save 100s vs. rateable charge. Plus they should offer you a year trial to compare.
☑️ Penny-pinching with Pointer (could usurp Martin, who knows...)
This calc is free: www.ccw.org.uk/save-money-a... - for me (single occ) I'll save 100s vs. rateable charge. Plus they should offer you a year trial to compare.
☑️ Penny-pinching with Pointer (could usurp Martin, who knows...)
Question: do many UK state schools still use performance related pay? Or have most rolled this back to automatic ladder upgrades?
April 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Question: do many UK state schools still use performance related pay? Or have most rolled this back to automatic ladder upgrades?
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Our next #InspiringSW conference is on 17 May - will you be joining us in Cornwall to learn more about AI in education?
March 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Our next #InspiringSW conference is on 17 May - will you be joining us in Cornwall to learn more about AI in education?
Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau must the most spine-tingling national anthem, no? 🏴
March 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau must the most spine-tingling national anthem, no? 🏴
I've just discovered that vets tell you to brush your cat's (or cats'...) teeth. This is bonkers, no?? I now feel I need to hear how this actually goes down in practice from some pet owners 😅
March 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I've just discovered that vets tell you to brush your cat's (or cats'...) teeth. This is bonkers, no?? I now feel I need to hear how this actually goes down in practice from some pet owners 😅
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We want to say a huge thanks to everyone who joined us for #InspiringSW today, to the amazing CELT team who organised the conference and to our inspirational speakers @jonhutchinson.bsky.social, @nickpointer.bsky.social, @moremorrow.bsky.social, @lucygambier.bsky.social & @dougobrien.bsky.social 🙏
March 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
We want to say a huge thanks to everyone who joined us for #InspiringSW today, to the amazing CELT team who organised the conference and to our inspirational speakers @jonhutchinson.bsky.social, @nickpointer.bsky.social, @moremorrow.bsky.social, @lucygambier.bsky.social & @dougobrien.bsky.social 🙏
Stunning day in Cornwall for Inspiring the South West curriculum conference!
Thanks to @celtacademies.bsky.social and @moremorrow.bsky.social for having me - this is such an exciting time for schools in the SW - really pleased to be here to talk about the curriculum and CPD.
#InspiringSW
Thanks to @celtacademies.bsky.social and @moremorrow.bsky.social for having me - this is such an exciting time for schools in the SW - really pleased to be here to talk about the curriculum and CPD.
#InspiringSW
March 1, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Stunning day in Cornwall for Inspiring the South West curriculum conference!
Thanks to @celtacademies.bsky.social and @moremorrow.bsky.social for having me - this is such an exciting time for schools in the SW - really pleased to be here to talk about the curriculum and CPD.
#InspiringSW
Thanks to @celtacademies.bsky.social and @moremorrow.bsky.social for having me - this is such an exciting time for schools in the SW - really pleased to be here to talk about the curriculum and CPD.
#InspiringSW
Such a pleasure to co-facilitate "Implementing CPD so it Sticks" with @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social.
A great group who had some fab discussions about teacher professional development that's both impactful and sustainable.
My first time working with @innerdrive.bsky.social - thanks for having me! 🤓
A great group who had some fab discussions about teacher professional development that's both impactful and sustainable.
My first time working with @innerdrive.bsky.social - thanks for having me! 🤓
February 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Such a pleasure to co-facilitate "Implementing CPD so it Sticks" with @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social.
A great group who had some fab discussions about teacher professional development that's both impactful and sustainable.
My first time working with @innerdrive.bsky.social - thanks for having me! 🤓
A great group who had some fab discussions about teacher professional development that's both impactful and sustainable.
My first time working with @innerdrive.bsky.social - thanks for having me! 🤓
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We're excited to announce that @nickpointer.bsky.social will be speaking at the Inspiring the South West conference on 1 March. Nick is leading 'Professional development and the curriculum', drawing on his expertise of school improvement and the power of PD
Tickets: https://buff.ly/49KBjjJ
#EduSky
Tickets: https://buff.ly/49KBjjJ
#EduSky
February 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
We're excited to announce that @nickpointer.bsky.social will be speaking at the Inspiring the South West conference on 1 March. Nick is leading 'Professional development and the curriculum', drawing on his expertise of school improvement and the power of PD
Tickets: https://buff.ly/49KBjjJ
#EduSky
Tickets: https://buff.ly/49KBjjJ
#EduSky
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It was a pleasure to deliver a session on "Implementing CPD so it sticks" for @innerdrive.bsky.social alongside @nickpointer.bsky.social.
Great reflections and feedback from attendees, grappling with the knotty challenge of what effective and sustainable CPD looks like and how can we implement it.
Great reflections and feedback from attendees, grappling with the knotty challenge of what effective and sustainable CPD looks like and how can we implement it.
February 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
It was a pleasure to deliver a session on "Implementing CPD so it sticks" for @innerdrive.bsky.social alongside @nickpointer.bsky.social.
Great reflections and feedback from attendees, grappling with the knotty challenge of what effective and sustainable CPD looks like and how can we implement it.
Great reflections and feedback from attendees, grappling with the knotty challenge of what effective and sustainable CPD looks like and how can we implement it.
Right. Back on socials. Looked at the other place (reluctantly) - increasingly unsure about the Musk-machine anymore, I have to say... and Linkedin is a weird place. So it feels like this is the new place for edu-discourse - right or wrong??
February 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Right. Back on socials. Looked at the other place (reluctantly) - increasingly unsure about the Musk-machine anymore, I have to say... and Linkedin is a weird place. So it feels like this is the new place for edu-discourse - right or wrong??
Great piece by my colleague Steve in @schoolsweek.bsky.social about our recent exploration of the evidence base for how we might foster pupils' sense of belonging, motivation and engagement in schooling - definitely worth a read!
December 19, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Great piece by my colleague Steve in @schoolsweek.bsky.social about our recent exploration of the evidence base for how we might foster pupils' sense of belonging, motivation and engagement in schooling - definitely worth a read!
Big day 🎉
Pleased to finally share "Achieve and thrive: a research-based guide to pupil motivation and engagement".
It explores how teachers & leaders might apply the latest research into pupil motivation and engagement in practice - let us know what you think!
www.ambition.org.uk/pupil-engage...
Pleased to finally share "Achieve and thrive: a research-based guide to pupil motivation and engagement".
It explores how teachers & leaders might apply the latest research into pupil motivation and engagement in practice - let us know what you think!
www.ambition.org.uk/pupil-engage...
A research-based guide to pupil motivation and engagement
Discover research and insights on improving pupil engagement and how to motivate pupils.
www.ambition.org.uk
December 12, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Big day 🎉
Pleased to finally share "Achieve and thrive: a research-based guide to pupil motivation and engagement".
It explores how teachers & leaders might apply the latest research into pupil motivation and engagement in practice - let us know what you think!
www.ambition.org.uk/pupil-engage...
Pleased to finally share "Achieve and thrive: a research-based guide to pupil motivation and engagement".
It explores how teachers & leaders might apply the latest research into pupil motivation and engagement in practice - let us know what you think!
www.ambition.org.uk/pupil-engage...
In some areas of education I completely agree with the risks & downsides of a deficit mindset (SEND provision, for instance). In other areas (e.g. school improvement/teacher development), I think in some quarters there is an allergy to admitting that we might be able to improve on what we’re doing.
December 8, 2024 at 6:38 PM
In some areas of education I completely agree with the risks & downsides of a deficit mindset (SEND provision, for instance). In other areas (e.g. school improvement/teacher development), I think in some quarters there is an allergy to admitting that we might be able to improve on what we’re doing.
Brooding post-Darragh sunset in the south-west. Not a bad view to be marking assignments to…
December 8, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Brooding post-Darragh sunset in the south-west. Not a bad view to be marking assignments to…
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Pupil engagement and belonging in schools – a thread and exciting opportunity...
Do you feel like something is missing from your pupils' experience of school? You're not alone.
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Do you feel like something is missing from your pupils' experience of school? You're not alone.
🧵
October 27, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Pupil engagement and belonging in schools – a thread and exciting opportunity...
Do you feel like something is missing from your pupils' experience of school? You're not alone.
🧵
Do you feel like something is missing from your pupils' experience of school? You're not alone.
🧵
Pupil engagement and belonging in schools – a thread and exciting opportunity...
Do you feel like something is missing from your pupils' experience of school? You're not alone.
🧵
Do you feel like something is missing from your pupils' experience of school? You're not alone.
🧵
October 27, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Pupil engagement and belonging in schools – a thread and exciting opportunity...
Do you feel like something is missing from your pupils' experience of school? You're not alone.
🧵
Do you feel like something is missing from your pupils' experience of school? You're not alone.
🧵