Rachel Bertenshaw
@rachelbertenshaw.bsky.social
Recently retired Deputy Director and Hotline Leader at ASCL. Previously secondary school senior leader, subjects French and German. Crafter, reader, traveller, theatre-goer, mother and grandmother
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"ASCL was ready to listen and guide me through the problems I was facing. They reassured me that someone did care, and I was not alone."
The ASCL Hotline is here to help #ASCLmembers seven days a week, including over the #Easter break.
ℹ️www.ascl.org.uk/Hotline
#education #leadership
The ASCL Hotline is here to help #ASCLmembers seven days a week, including over the #Easter break.
ℹ️www.ascl.org.uk/Hotline
#education #leadership
April 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
"ASCL was ready to listen and guide me through the problems I was facing. They reassured me that someone did care, and I was not alone."
The ASCL Hotline is here to help #ASCLmembers seven days a week, including over the #Easter break.
ℹ️www.ascl.org.uk/Hotline
#education #leadership
The ASCL Hotline is here to help #ASCLmembers seven days a week, including over the #Easter break.
ℹ️www.ascl.org.uk/Hotline
#education #leadership
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Protect your professional future with ASCL membership.
We welcome members from all phases in #education and support those working in senior leadership roles, including SENCos, ALNCOs in Wales, and HR managers.
ℹ️http://ascl.org.uk/join
Any questions? ascl.org.uk/FAQs
We welcome members from all phases in #education and support those working in senior leadership roles, including SENCos, ALNCOs in Wales, and HR managers.
ℹ️http://ascl.org.uk/join
Any questions? ascl.org.uk/FAQs
April 16, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Protect your professional future with ASCL membership.
We welcome members from all phases in #education and support those working in senior leadership roles, including SENCos, ALNCOs in Wales, and HR managers.
ℹ️http://ascl.org.uk/join
Any questions? ascl.org.uk/FAQs
We welcome members from all phases in #education and support those working in senior leadership roles, including SENCos, ALNCOs in Wales, and HR managers.
ℹ️http://ascl.org.uk/join
Any questions? ascl.org.uk/FAQs
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We're here to support you.
ASCL is an association made up of senior leaders in #primary, #secondary, #independent, business, and #post16 #education.
Join ASCL today: www.ascl.org.uk/join
Any questions? See our FAQs at www.ascl.org.uk/FAQs
ASCL is an association made up of senior leaders in #primary, #secondary, #independent, business, and #post16 #education.
Join ASCL today: www.ascl.org.uk/join
Any questions? See our FAQs at www.ascl.org.uk/FAQs
April 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
We're here to support you.
ASCL is an association made up of senior leaders in #primary, #secondary, #independent, business, and #post16 #education.
Join ASCL today: www.ascl.org.uk/join
Any questions? See our FAQs at www.ascl.org.uk/FAQs
ASCL is an association made up of senior leaders in #primary, #secondary, #independent, business, and #post16 #education.
Join ASCL today: www.ascl.org.uk/join
Any questions? See our FAQs at www.ascl.org.uk/FAQs
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April is #StressAwarenessMonth.
To help understand stress and how to cope with it, we’ve put together our top stress-busting resources in our latest toolkit.
Focus on a couple each week throughout the month and see if they help you gain control on your stress levels.
ow.ly/pVoN50VAJjg
To help understand stress and how to cope with it, we’ve put together our top stress-busting resources in our latest toolkit.
Focus on a couple each week throughout the month and see if they help you gain control on your stress levels.
ow.ly/pVoN50VAJjg
April 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
April is #StressAwarenessMonth.
To help understand stress and how to cope with it, we’ve put together our top stress-busting resources in our latest toolkit.
Focus on a couple each week throughout the month and see if they help you gain control on your stress levels.
ow.ly/pVoN50VAJjg
To help understand stress and how to cope with it, we’ve put together our top stress-busting resources in our latest toolkit.
Focus on a couple each week throughout the month and see if they help you gain control on your stress levels.
ow.ly/pVoN50VAJjg
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Teachers and education staff often feel guilty. Even during the Easter holiday.
Your time during the break is YOUR time. Do what you need to rest and recover. Don't feel guilty about that 💙
Get more advice from our panel in our webinar: ow.ly/SYAK50VzNpl
Your time during the break is YOUR time. Do what you need to rest and recover. Don't feel guilty about that 💙
Get more advice from our panel in our webinar: ow.ly/SYAK50VzNpl
April 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Teachers and education staff often feel guilty. Even during the Easter holiday.
Your time during the break is YOUR time. Do what you need to rest and recover. Don't feel guilty about that 💙
Get more advice from our panel in our webinar: ow.ly/SYAK50VzNpl
Your time during the break is YOUR time. Do what you need to rest and recover. Don't feel guilty about that 💙
Get more advice from our panel in our webinar: ow.ly/SYAK50VzNpl
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What helps you deal with stress?
Sharing what's on our mind with a skilled listener, or someone we trust, can make a big impact on how we feel.
Our helpline is always here for you 📞: 08000 562 561.
Call us, we'll listen 🤗
#StressAwarenessMonth #EduSky
Sharing what's on our mind with a skilled listener, or someone we trust, can make a big impact on how we feel.
Our helpline is always here for you 📞: 08000 562 561.
Call us, we'll listen 🤗
#StressAwarenessMonth #EduSky
April 10, 2025 at 10:57 AM
What helps you deal with stress?
Sharing what's on our mind with a skilled listener, or someone we trust, can make a big impact on how we feel.
Our helpline is always here for you 📞: 08000 562 561.
Call us, we'll listen 🤗
#StressAwarenessMonth #EduSky
Sharing what's on our mind with a skilled listener, or someone we trust, can make a big impact on how we feel.
Our helpline is always here for you 📞: 08000 562 561.
Call us, we'll listen 🤗
#StressAwarenessMonth #EduSky
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It's #StressAwarenessMonth. 📅
We're sharing resources, tips and advice to help teachers and education staff stay mentally healthy and handle stress.
Check out the 4 R's below to help manage stress 👇
ow.ly/teHu50Vvubg
#StressTips #ManagingStress #EduSky
We're sharing resources, tips and advice to help teachers and education staff stay mentally healthy and handle stress.
Check out the 4 R's below to help manage stress 👇
ow.ly/teHu50Vvubg
#StressTips #ManagingStress #EduSky
April 7, 2025 at 9:54 AM
It's #StressAwarenessMonth. 📅
We're sharing resources, tips and advice to help teachers and education staff stay mentally healthy and handle stress.
Check out the 4 R's below to help manage stress 👇
ow.ly/teHu50Vvubg
#StressTips #ManagingStress #EduSky
We're sharing resources, tips and advice to help teachers and education staff stay mentally healthy and handle stress.
Check out the 4 R's below to help manage stress 👇
ow.ly/teHu50Vvubg
#StressTips #ManagingStress #EduSky
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The absolute callousness of announcing a 44% trade tariff against Myanmar this week, of all weeks.
April 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The absolute callousness of announcing a 44% trade tariff against Myanmar this week, of all weeks.
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That's it - today is the end of term, and the Easter holidays have arrived! 🐰🐣🙌
How can you focus on your self care during the break?
Remember, we're here for you every single day. You're never alone 💙
📞: 08000 562 561
How can you focus on your self care during the break?
Remember, we're here for you every single day. You're never alone 💙
📞: 08000 562 561
April 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
That's it - today is the end of term, and the Easter holidays have arrived! 🐰🐣🙌
How can you focus on your self care during the break?
Remember, we're here for you every single day. You're never alone 💙
📞: 08000 562 561
How can you focus on your self care during the break?
Remember, we're here for you every single day. You're never alone 💙
📞: 08000 562 561
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March 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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March 25, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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"We do not think that Ofsted can continue with these proposals in their current form and carry the trust of the sector."
Our press release and full responses to the #Ofsted and DfE consultations: ow.ly/nq6j50VnWfj
Our press release and full responses to the #Ofsted and DfE consultations: ow.ly/nq6j50VnWfj
March 25, 2025 at 10:36 AM
"We do not think that Ofsted can continue with these proposals in their current form and carry the trust of the sector."
Our press release and full responses to the #Ofsted and DfE consultations: ow.ly/nq6j50VnWfj
Our press release and full responses to the #Ofsted and DfE consultations: ow.ly/nq6j50VnWfj
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If you are feeling the emotional impact of these changes, please reach out to us - we are here to listen and support you.
Call us for free, 24/7 on: 08000 562 561
Call us for free, 24/7 on: 08000 562 561
March 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
If you are feeling the emotional impact of these changes, please reach out to us - we are here to listen and support you.
Call us for free, 24/7 on: 08000 562 561
Call us for free, 24/7 on: 08000 562 561
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How are you feeling about the week ahead?
Our helpline is open 24/7 for immediate, emotional support from qualified counsellors.
We're here for everyone working in education.
Call us 💙 📞: 08000 562 561
#TeacherMentalHealth #TeacherWellbeing #TeacherTwitter
Our helpline is open 24/7 for immediate, emotional support from qualified counsellors.
We're here for everyone working in education.
Call us 💙 📞: 08000 562 561
#TeacherMentalHealth #TeacherWellbeing #TeacherTwitter
March 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
How are you feeling about the week ahead?
Our helpline is open 24/7 for immediate, emotional support from qualified counsellors.
We're here for everyone working in education.
Call us 💙 📞: 08000 562 561
#TeacherMentalHealth #TeacherWellbeing #TeacherTwitter
Our helpline is open 24/7 for immediate, emotional support from qualified counsellors.
We're here for everyone working in education.
Call us 💙 📞: 08000 562 561
#TeacherMentalHealth #TeacherWellbeing #TeacherTwitter
On #InternationalWomen’sDay in my first year of retirement, to all my amazing former colleagues who are still doing great things for education and to all my wonderful supportive female friends (quite some overlap there!), I salute you.
March 8, 2025 at 9:57 AM
On #InternationalWomen’sDay in my first year of retirement, to all my amazing former colleagues who are still doing great things for education and to all my wonderful supportive female friends (quite some overlap there!), I salute you.
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Education Support, commissioned by @ucu.org.uk, is conducting crucial research to better understand the health and wellbeing experiences of prison educators in the UK.
So if you're a prison educator, we want to hear from you.
Read more here: ow.ly/RyZB50VaSMe
#PrisonEducators
So if you're a prison educator, we want to hear from you.
Read more here: ow.ly/RyZB50VaSMe
#PrisonEducators
March 6, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Education Support, commissioned by @ucu.org.uk, is conducting crucial research to better understand the health and wellbeing experiences of prison educators in the UK.
So if you're a prison educator, we want to hear from you.
Read more here: ow.ly/RyZB50VaSMe
#PrisonEducators
So if you're a prison educator, we want to hear from you.
Read more here: ow.ly/RyZB50VaSMe
#PrisonEducators
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#ASCLmembers - March's policy update is available to view or download now, and includes the latest on the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill and the DfE and #Ofsted consultations on accountability and #inspection.
View or download as a podcast: www.ascl.org.uk/teamascl
(login required)
View or download as a podcast: www.ascl.org.uk/teamascl
(login required)
March 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#ASCLmembers - March's policy update is available to view or download now, and includes the latest on the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill and the DfE and #Ofsted consultations on accountability and #inspection.
View or download as a podcast: www.ascl.org.uk/teamascl
(login required)
View or download as a podcast: www.ascl.org.uk/teamascl
(login required)
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#ASCLmembers - a reminder about tonight's ASCL LGBT+ Leaders' Network meeting where we're delighted to be welcoming Lord Chris Smith as our guest speaker.
Session begins at 7pm - more information, including details of how you can join the network at www.ascl.org.uk/LGBTLeaders
#EDI #education
Session begins at 7pm - more information, including details of how you can join the network at www.ascl.org.uk/LGBTLeaders
#EDI #education
March 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
#ASCLmembers - a reminder about tonight's ASCL LGBT+ Leaders' Network meeting where we're delighted to be welcoming Lord Chris Smith as our guest speaker.
Session begins at 7pm - more information, including details of how you can join the network at www.ascl.org.uk/LGBTLeaders
#EDI #education
Session begins at 7pm - more information, including details of how you can join the network at www.ascl.org.uk/LGBTLeaders
#EDI #education
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America, just in case you thought Friday went well here’s how the London Times saw it …..
March 2, 2025 at 10:05 AM
America, just in case you thought Friday went well here’s how the London Times saw it …..
Slava ukraini 🇺🇦
February 23, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Slava ukraini 🇺🇦
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My latest for @tesmagazine.bsky.social on revaluing the graduated approach www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Why a graduated teaching approach can work for SEND
Ofsted’s proposals refer to a graduated teaching approach, which could be the engine to drive inclusive school improvement if implemented effectively, says Margaret Mulholland
www.tes.com
February 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
My latest for @tesmagazine.bsky.social on revaluing the graduated approach www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
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What does rest look like for you? 👀
Maybe you like to get out and about seeing all your friends and family, or perhaps you prefer alone time.
It's important to know that rest can look different for different people.
See the full article here: ow.ly/5zRu50V1U6X
Maybe you like to get out and about seeing all your friends and family, or perhaps you prefer alone time.
It's important to know that rest can look different for different people.
See the full article here: ow.ly/5zRu50V1U6X
February 21, 2025 at 9:15 AM
What does rest look like for you? 👀
Maybe you like to get out and about seeing all your friends and family, or perhaps you prefer alone time.
It's important to know that rest can look different for different people.
See the full article here: ow.ly/5zRu50V1U6X
Maybe you like to get out and about seeing all your friends and family, or perhaps you prefer alone time.
It's important to know that rest can look different for different people.
See the full article here: ow.ly/5zRu50V1U6X
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Don't overload your half-term break with activities if you don't want to.
Doing 'nothing' isn't really doing nothing. Resting is essential 💙
To help, try these breathing exercises to create calm and relaxation: ow.ly/RJNr50V1NgZ
📸 IG: journey_to_wellness
#SelfCare
Doing 'nothing' isn't really doing nothing. Resting is essential 💙
To help, try these breathing exercises to create calm and relaxation: ow.ly/RJNr50V1NgZ
📸 IG: journey_to_wellness
#SelfCare
February 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Don't overload your half-term break with activities if you don't want to.
Doing 'nothing' isn't really doing nothing. Resting is essential 💙
To help, try these breathing exercises to create calm and relaxation: ow.ly/RJNr50V1NgZ
📸 IG: journey_to_wellness
#SelfCare
Doing 'nothing' isn't really doing nothing. Resting is essential 💙
To help, try these breathing exercises to create calm and relaxation: ow.ly/RJNr50V1NgZ
📸 IG: journey_to_wellness
#SelfCare
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"ASCL was ready to listen and guide me through the problems I was facing. They reassured me that someone did care, and I was not alone."
The ASCL Hotline is here to help and available for #ASCLmembers seven days a week, including #halfterm: www.ascl.org.uk/hotline
The ASCL Hotline is here to help and available for #ASCLmembers seven days a week, including #halfterm: www.ascl.org.uk/hotline
February 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
"ASCL was ready to listen and guide me through the problems I was facing. They reassured me that someone did care, and I was not alone."
The ASCL Hotline is here to help and available for #ASCLmembers seven days a week, including #halfterm: www.ascl.org.uk/hotline
The ASCL Hotline is here to help and available for #ASCLmembers seven days a week, including #halfterm: www.ascl.org.uk/hotline
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Is headship your next career move?
Join Gareth Burton at ASCL HQ on 4 March for our intensive, one-day course to help you reflect on your #leadership approaches, and practise the key skills likely to be required during the selection process.
ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/aspiringtoheadship
Join Gareth Burton at ASCL HQ on 4 March for our intensive, one-day course to help you reflect on your #leadership approaches, and practise the key skills likely to be required during the selection process.
ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/aspiringtoheadship
February 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Is headship your next career move?
Join Gareth Burton at ASCL HQ on 4 March for our intensive, one-day course to help you reflect on your #leadership approaches, and practise the key skills likely to be required during the selection process.
ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/aspiringtoheadship
Join Gareth Burton at ASCL HQ on 4 March for our intensive, one-day course to help you reflect on your #leadership approaches, and practise the key skills likely to be required during the selection process.
ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/aspiringtoheadship