SouthGlosHead
@southgloshead.bsky.social
Executive Headteacher. Head of Inclusion for Leaf Trust. Blog a bit. Author: Headteachering (published with Bloomsbury in Oct). Occasional speaker. Was Ultra Runner, now (bionic) cyclist.
Good to see Blackhorse’s DHT ‘on brand’ with her reading whilst out and about in New York! @bloomsburyed.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Good to see Blackhorse’s DHT ‘on brand’ with her reading whilst out and about in New York! @bloomsburyed.bsky.social
Two questions every school leader should be able to answer:
1. Why does my school exist?
2. How easy is it to be a good teacher at this school?
@bloomsburyed.bsky.social
1. Why does my school exist?
2. How easy is it to be a good teacher at this school?
@bloomsburyed.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Two questions every school leader should be able to answer:
1. Why does my school exist?
2. How easy is it to be a good teacher at this school?
@bloomsburyed.bsky.social
1. Why does my school exist?
2. How easy is it to be a good teacher at this school?
@bloomsburyed.bsky.social
HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who has bought #HEADTEACHERING so far! More here from my Gen Z Social Media Marketing manager…
October 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who has bought #HEADTEACHERING so far! More here from my Gen Z Social Media Marketing manager…
Been knocked off the top of the ‘School Governance’ chart by a much younger and much more handsome DHT’s new book. I feel like Cliff Richard having ‘Saviours Day’ knocked off #1 by Wham! And who buys a hard copy of the OFSTED framework?? That’s like been done over by Status Quo!!
October 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Been knocked off the top of the ‘School Governance’ chart by a much younger and much more handsome DHT’s new book. I feel like Cliff Richard having ‘Saviours Day’ knocked off #1 by Wham! And who buys a hard copy of the OFSTED framework?? That’s like been done over by Status Quo!!
It’s the final countdown to #HEADTEACHERING 9/10!
October 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
It’s the final countdown to #HEADTEACHERING 9/10!
October 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
With just over a week to go until #HEADTEACHERING our penultimate case study hero is the wonderful Krystie Stubbs on managing stress! @bloomsburyed.bsky.social #headteacher #ukedchat #schoolleadership
September 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
With just over a week to go until #HEADTEACHERING our penultimate case study hero is the wonderful Krystie Stubbs on managing stress! @bloomsburyed.bsky.social #headteacher #ukedchat #schoolleadership
It’s the fabulous Claire Savoury showcased today with her insights into how to improve teaching (and World Book Day mishaps)! #sltchat @headteacherchat.bsky.social @bloomsburyed.bsky.social #HEADTEACHERING
September 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
It’s the fabulous Claire Savoury showcased today with her insights into how to improve teaching (and World Book Day mishaps)! #sltchat @headteacherchat.bsky.social @bloomsburyed.bsky.social #HEADTEACHERING
BOOK DISCOUNT CODE! Thought I’d share my #HEADTEACHERING author’s code with you all so you get a whopping 35% off when you pre-order via @BloomsburyEd
Simply follow the link:
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/headteach...
Simply follow the link:
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/headteach...
September 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
BOOK DISCOUNT CODE! Thought I’d share my #HEADTEACHERING author’s code with you all so you get a whopping 35% off when you pre-order via @BloomsburyEd
Simply follow the link:
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/headteach...
Simply follow the link:
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/headteach...
#HEADTEACHERING COUNTDOWN CHAPTER 1: Why being a Headteacher is the most important job in the world. Case study by Keziah Featherstone (HT, CEO, Chair of @WomenEd author of ‘Punk Leadership’)!
@BloomsburyEd @Headteacherchat
Use TEACH35 for 35% pre-sale discount at Bloomsbury!
@BloomsburyEd @Headteacherchat
Use TEACH35 for 35% pre-sale discount at Bloomsbury!
September 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
#HEADTEACHERING COUNTDOWN CHAPTER 1: Why being a Headteacher is the most important job in the world. Case study by Keziah Featherstone (HT, CEO, Chair of @WomenEd author of ‘Punk Leadership’)!
@BloomsburyEd @Headteacherchat
Use TEACH35 for 35% pre-sale discount at Bloomsbury!
@BloomsburyEd @Headteacherchat
Use TEACH35 for 35% pre-sale discount at Bloomsbury!
With just over a month to go until publication, it’s time to thank and celebrate the inspirational school leaders that provided case studies for #HEADTEACHERING. It’s a ‘who’s who’ of talent!
August 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
With just over a month to go until publication, it’s time to thank and celebrate the inspirational school leaders that provided case studies for #HEADTEACHERING. It’s a ‘who’s who’ of talent!
Huge thanks to the brilliant Mary Myatt and Dr Jill Berry for these lovely pre-publication reviews of my book!
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/headteach...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/headteach...
August 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Huge thanks to the brilliant Mary Myatt and Dr Jill Berry for these lovely pre-publication reviews of my book!
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/headteach...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/headteach...
Nearly three years of work at BH & EG is finally committed to paper as a fully codified approach ready for the new year.
July 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Nearly three years of work at BH & EG is finally committed to paper as a fully codified approach ready for the new year.
Back in my happy place for some much needed R&R.
May 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Back in my happy place for some much needed R&R.
Looks like the cover is finalised! Planning a free Leadmeet at BH on evening of 9th Oct to combine the book launch with a heap of cracking school leaders sharing why ‘Headteachering is the best job in the world’, so look out for tickets!
May 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Looks like the cover is finalised! Planning a free Leadmeet at BH on evening of 9th Oct to combine the book launch with a heap of cracking school leaders sharing why ‘Headteachering is the best job in the world’, so look out for tickets!
Second training race for Chase the Sun, the Somerset Velo. All going to plan until gear cable goes at 70 miles. Cue an hr and 20 minutes of the bike mechanics trying to fix it . By then I was being stalked by the broom wagon which added some jeopardy to the end of the race.
April 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Second training race for Chase the Sun, the Somerset Velo. All going to plan until gear cable goes at 70 miles. Cue an hr and 20 minutes of the bike mechanics trying to fix it . By then I was being stalked by the broom wagon which added some jeopardy to the end of the race.
Saved from a skip. Whilst the original Ladybird children’s reading books might be a little ‘of their time’ content-wise, they are surely worth keeping for posterity.
April 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Saved from a skip. Whilst the original Ladybird children’s reading books might be a little ‘of their time’ content-wise, they are surely worth keeping for posterity.
Eclectic new vinyl additions: the first three acquired on purpose, the rest saved from a skip…
April 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Eclectic new vinyl additions: the first three acquired on purpose, the rest saved from a skip…
Jumping on the band wagon…
April 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Jumping on the band wagon…
Having fun with chat GTP. Sadly, I don’t think there are any wise educators in Trump’s circle to teach him basic economic literacy.
April 12, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Having fun with chat GTP. Sadly, I don’t think there are any wise educators in Trump’s circle to teach him basic economic literacy.
Isle of Wight day 5: beach day, bit of cycling, spot of crazy golf & then an evening drink.
April 11, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Isle of Wight day 5: beach day, bit of cycling, spot of crazy golf & then an evening drink.
Isle of Wight sojourn day 3: more cups of tea in various locations and some more cycling.
April 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Isle of Wight sojourn day 3: more cups of tea in various locations and some more cycling.
Cameron Appleyard (Matthew, his brother, was also there). I very much suspect he was a frequent visitor to your office! He’s a lovely lad with a young family and a good job these days. I’m a Brummie (well, Nuneaton originally) who moved to Bristol for uni so have family in Chelmsley Wood.
April 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Cameron Appleyard (Matthew, his brother, was also there). I very much suspect he was a frequent visitor to your office! He’s a lovely lad with a young family and a good job these days. I’m a Brummie (well, Nuneaton originally) who moved to Bristol for uni so have family in Chelmsley Wood.
Loving my holiday read #Punkleadership by the brilliant @keziah70.bsky.social , which avoids the piety of other publications. Her five word review of Bristol may need further discussion… Plus, just discovered she was my nephews HT at Coleshill!
April 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Loving my holiday read #Punkleadership by the brilliant @keziah70.bsky.social , which avoids the piety of other publications. Her five word review of Bristol may need further discussion… Plus, just discovered she was my nephews HT at Coleshill!
My daughter, who is currently working in social media marketing, has taken it upon herself to ‘help’ promote the book. I remain unconvinced by the direction of her campaign…
April 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
My daughter, who is currently working in social media marketing, has taken it upon herself to ‘help’ promote the book. I remain unconvinced by the direction of her campaign…