Sarah Shirras
@sarahshirras.bsky.social
Executive Headteacher. One half of Two Heads. Proud Gashead. Lover of accurate apostrophes.
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Our latest podcast sees @missmc.bsky.social discuss the huge issue of falling birth rates and the impact will have on our schools. With such a diverse system, it puts schools across the country at risk of becoming financially unviable. Please have a listen ...https://twoheadspodcast.podbean.com/
July 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Our latest podcast sees @missmc.bsky.social discuss the huge issue of falling birth rates and the impact will have on our schools. With such a diverse system, it puts schools across the country at risk of becoming financially unviable. Please have a listen ...https://twoheadspodcast.podbean.com/
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Great episode of @twoheadspod.bsky.social podcast here. They do make me laugh. Do check it out if you haven't had the show on your playlist yet.
@fcdwhittaker.bsky.social @missmc.bsky.social @eddorrell.bsky.social @edfinch.bsky.social @jonnyuttley.bsky.social @duncanspalding.bsky.social @heymrshallahan.bsky.social @carolinebarlow.bsky.social and of course Mick Waters We are looking forward to seeing you all! www.podbean.com/media/share/...
S5E22 Kicking the can down the road
Desperately needed reform of both SEND & Ofsted have been kicked in tot he autumn long grass. Sarah & Jonathan raise an eyebrow, as well as looking ahead to next week's Festival of Education.
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June 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Great episode of @twoheadspod.bsky.social podcast here. They do make me laugh. Do check it out if you haven't had the show on your playlist yet.
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@fcdwhittaker.bsky.social @missmc.bsky.social @eddorrell.bsky.social @edfinch.bsky.social @jonnyuttley.bsky.social @duncanspalding.bsky.social @heymrshallahan.bsky.social @carolinebarlow.bsky.social and of course Mick Waters We are looking forward to seeing you all! www.podbean.com/media/share/...
S5E22 Kicking the can down the road
Desperately needed reform of both SEND & Ofsted have been kicked in tot he autumn long grass. Sarah & Jonathan raise an eyebrow, as well as looking ahead to next week's Festival of Education.
www.podbean.com
June 28, 2025 at 8:43 AM
@fcdwhittaker.bsky.social @missmc.bsky.social @eddorrell.bsky.social @edfinch.bsky.social @jonnyuttley.bsky.social @duncanspalding.bsky.social @heymrshallahan.bsky.social @carolinebarlow.bsky.social and of course Mick Waters We are looking forward to seeing you all! www.podbean.com/media/share/...
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Our latest podcast is available here. As well as unpicking the latest news, we look forward to next week's Festival of Education. @educationfest.bsky.social www.podbean.com/media/share/...
S5E22 Kicking the can down the road
Desperately needed reform of both SEND & Ofsted have been kicked in tot he autumn long grass. Sarah & Jonathan raise an eyebrow, as well as looking ahead to next week's Festival of Education.
www.podbean.com
June 28, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Our latest podcast is available here. As well as unpicking the latest news, we look forward to next week's Festival of Education. @educationfest.bsky.social www.podbean.com/media/share/...
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Two Heads Podcast
Education Podcast · Updated Weekly · Headteachers Jonathan Rice & Sarah Shirras discuss the week’s news in: Education ○ Leadership ○ Politics
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June 7, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Breaking: With welfare cuts hogging the spotlight, the DfE has just snuck out a school costs technical note, and it makes for grim reading
In it, DfE admits schools will be able to afford less than half of a 2.8% staff pay rise next year. Big cuts coming
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In it, DfE admits schools will be able to afford less than half of a 2.8% staff pay rise next year. Big cuts coming
schoolsweek.co.uk/schools-can-...
Schools can afford less than half a 2.8% pay rise, says DfE
'Headroom' in next year's budget only leaves enough for an increase of 1.3%, government analysis finds
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March 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Breaking: With welfare cuts hogging the spotlight, the DfE has just snuck out a school costs technical note, and it makes for grim reading
In it, DfE admits schools will be able to afford less than half of a 2.8% staff pay rise next year. Big cuts coming
schoolsweek.co.uk/schools-can-...
In it, DfE admits schools will be able to afford less than half of a 2.8% staff pay rise next year. Big cuts coming
schoolsweek.co.uk/schools-can-...
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We're gonna need a Bigger Listen.
February 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We're gonna need a Bigger Listen.
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Well worth a listen. This is always a great podcast and @duncanspalding.bsky.social is one of the very best people in education. Wise, smart, lovely and hilariously funny.
In our latest recording, we talk to the wonderful @duncanspalding.bsky.social member of @headsroundtable.bsky.social about the Bill, their letter and much more besides... Thanks for joining us, Duncan!
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Two Heads Podcast | Two Heads
Headteachers Jonathan Rice & Sarah Shirras discuss the week’s news in: Education ○ Leadership ○ Politics
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February 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Well worth a listen. This is always a great podcast and @duncanspalding.bsky.social is one of the very best people in education. Wise, smart, lovely and hilariously funny.
@duncanspalding.bsky.social @jim1902adams.bsky.social my first #viewfrommyloo on this place! It’s been a glorious day in Norwich today
February 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
@duncanspalding.bsky.social @jim1902adams.bsky.social my first #viewfrommyloo on this place! It’s been a glorious day in Norwich today
Looking forward to getting stuck in to this… @andrewdmorrish.bsky.social thank you!
February 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Looking forward to getting stuck in to this… @andrewdmorrish.bsky.social thank you!
This is the way to spend a few wet, grey days in January! Year 4 are loving How Hill.
January 28, 2025 at 11:29 AM
This is the way to spend a few wet, grey days in January! Year 4 are loving How Hill.
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Two Heads Podcast
Education Podcast · 7 Episodes · Updated Weekly
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January 19, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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January 19, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Our latest podcast can be found here...
twoheadspodcast.podbean.com
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Two Heads Podcast | Two Heads
Headteachers Jonathan Rice & Sarah Shirras discuss the week’s news in: Education ○ Leadership ○ Politics
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January 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Our latest podcast can be found here...
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This week we had the absolute pleasure of the company of @missmc.bsky.social to talk about everything education. Thank you, Laura, for joining us despite not feeling 100%.Everything you say is worth listening to, even if with a croak! twoheadspodcast.podbean.com
Two Heads Podcast | Two Heads
Headteachers Jonathan Rice & Sarah Shirras discuss the week’s news in: Education ○ Leadership ○ Politics
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December 11, 2024 at 10:13 AM
This week we had the absolute pleasure of the company of @missmc.bsky.social to talk about everything education. Thank you, Laura, for joining us despite not feeling 100%.Everything you say is worth listening to, even if with a croak! twoheadspodcast.podbean.com
Thanks to last night's draw, they are all supporting the Rovers in the FA Cup third round this year! Quite a change from last year! #doughnuts #UTG @canaries.co.uk @bristolroversfp.bsky.social
December 3, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Thanks to last night's draw, they are all supporting the Rovers in the FA Cup third round this year! Quite a change from last year! #doughnuts #UTG @canaries.co.uk @bristolroversfp.bsky.social
@nahtnews.bsky.social Welcome! Now you're here, please listen to Paul Whiteman's brilliant contribution to our podcast this week.
This week’s Two Heads Podcast out now - with brilliant guest Paul Whiteman of the NAHT.
Education Leadership Politics.
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Education Leadership Politics.
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S5E11 Paul Whiteman
Podcast Episode · Two Heads Podcast · 19/11/2024 · 41m
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November 22, 2024 at 11:44 AM
@nahtnews.bsky.social Welcome! Now you're here, please listen to Paul Whiteman's brilliant contribution to our podcast this week.
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This week’s Two Heads Podcast out now - with brilliant guest Paul Whiteman of the NAHT.
Education Leadership Politics.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
Education Leadership Politics.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
S5E11 Paul Whiteman
Podcast Episode · Two Heads Podcast · 19/11/2024 · 41m
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November 19, 2024 at 9:24 PM
This week’s Two Heads Podcast out now - with brilliant guest Paul Whiteman of the NAHT.
Education Leadership Politics.
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Education Leadership Politics.
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It’s Chriiiiistmas.... present buying time! 🎄
Battle of Edu Secretaries card game now just £10 (incl. P&P)
From Butler to Cleverley, with fan faves Blunkett, Morris & Gove (dartboard or shrine, you decide).
No new editions planned, so buy now or forever hold your nerdy peace! 🎁
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November 19, 2024 at 3:16 PM
It’s Chriiiiistmas.... present buying time! 🎄
Battle of Edu Secretaries card game now just £10 (incl. P&P)
From Butler to Cleverley, with fan faves Blunkett, Morris & Gove (dartboard or shrine, you decide).
No new editions planned, so buy now or forever hold your nerdy peace! 🎁
buff.ly/3Zh8JTy
At TwoHeadsPod, it was a great to talk to Paul Whiteman this week. He's so articulate and passionate about our profession, with optimism that some of the biggest issues facing us can be resolved by collaboration with the new Government. twoheadspodcast.podbean.com
Two Heads Podcast | Two Heads
Headteachers Jonathan Rice & Sarah Shirras discuss the week’s news in: Education ○ Leadership ○ Politics
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November 19, 2024 at 2:44 PM
At TwoHeadsPod, it was a great to talk to Paul Whiteman this week. He's so articulate and passionate about our profession, with optimism that some of the biggest issues facing us can be resolved by collaboration with the new Government. twoheadspodcast.podbean.com
@jonnyuttley.bsky.social we quote you on here too!
At TwoHeads this week, we were delighted to be joined by Mick Waters and David Cameron to discuss the life and legacy of Sir Tim Brighouse, beautifully celebrated in the book 'Unfinished Business'. The book can be bought at a discount using our exclusive code.
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November 16, 2024 at 12:37 PM
@jonnyuttley.bsky.social we quote you on here too!
At TwoHeads this week, we were delighted to be joined by Mick Waters and David Cameron to discuss the life and legacy of Sir Tim Brighouse, beautifully celebrated in the book 'Unfinished Business'. The book can be bought at a discount using our exclusive code.
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November 15, 2024 at 3:29 PM
At TwoHeads this week, we were delighted to be joined by Mick Waters and David Cameron to discuss the life and legacy of Sir Tim Brighouse, beautifully celebrated in the book 'Unfinished Business'. The book can be bought at a discount using our exclusive code.
www.podbean.com/media/share/...
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