Stephen Deadman
@stephendeadman1.bsky.social
Executive Head Leicester Children's Hospital School | FCCT | Director NAHE | National SEND Forum | Challenge Partner EAG | DFE HTRG
Tennis player, football referee, science teacher
Tennis player, football referee, science teacher
I'll be @educationfest.bsky.social on Fri 4th July, our session is 11.45-12.30, venue 9.
“Teacher Appraisal - How can we find the sweet spot between teacher agency and accountability?”
Sharing how we moved to Professional Growth / coaching model at Leicester Children's Hospital School
“Teacher Appraisal - How can we find the sweet spot between teacher agency and accountability?”
Sharing how we moved to Professional Growth / coaching model at Leicester Children's Hospital School
June 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I'll be @educationfest.bsky.social on Fri 4th July, our session is 11.45-12.30, venue 9.
“Teacher Appraisal - How can we find the sweet spot between teacher agency and accountability?”
Sharing how we moved to Professional Growth / coaching model at Leicester Children's Hospital School
“Teacher Appraisal - How can we find the sweet spot between teacher agency and accountability?”
Sharing how we moved to Professional Growth / coaching model at Leicester Children's Hospital School
Yesterday I was minibus driver for a school trip to the stables with students at our Phoenix Centre in Hinckley, part of the Children's Hospital School. Very few volunteers to muck out, so I picked up a fork and got stuck in. Secretly enjoyed it & a highlight of the week to do something different!
March 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Yesterday I was minibus driver for a school trip to the stables with students at our Phoenix Centre in Hinckley, part of the Children's Hospital School. Very few volunteers to muck out, so I picked up a fork and got stuck in. Secretly enjoyed it & a highlight of the week to do something different!
10 years now at The Children's Hospital School Leicester as head.
From 3 provisions in 2015 to 5 provisions in 2025, with a couple of outstanding inspections on the way.
Lots of exciting plans to develop further so certainly not bored. Huge thanks to everyone along the journey who have help.
From 3 provisions in 2015 to 5 provisions in 2025, with a couple of outstanding inspections on the way.
Lots of exciting plans to develop further so certainly not bored. Huge thanks to everyone along the journey who have help.
February 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
10 years now at The Children's Hospital School Leicester as head.
From 3 provisions in 2015 to 5 provisions in 2025, with a couple of outstanding inspections on the way.
Lots of exciting plans to develop further so certainly not bored. Huge thanks to everyone along the journey who have help.
From 3 provisions in 2015 to 5 provisions in 2025, with a couple of outstanding inspections on the way.
Lots of exciting plans to develop further so certainly not bored. Huge thanks to everyone along the journey who have help.
I always head into the Peaks whenever I can, especially when I need some headspace. After 30 years of living up here, there are still so many places to see.
February 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I always head into the Peaks whenever I can, especially when I need some headspace. After 30 years of living up here, there are still so many places to see.
Leicester Children’s Hospital School has been awarded a Silver Award for quality & culture of professional development by TDT.
Coaching has been rolled out across the whole school & the outdated performance related pay concept was replaced with a ‘professional growth’ model in September 2024
Coaching has been rolled out across the whole school & the outdated performance related pay concept was replaced with a ‘professional growth’ model in September 2024
February 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Leicester Children’s Hospital School has been awarded a Silver Award for quality & culture of professional development by TDT.
Coaching has been rolled out across the whole school & the outdated performance related pay concept was replaced with a ‘professional growth’ model in September 2024
Coaching has been rolled out across the whole school & the outdated performance related pay concept was replaced with a ‘professional growth’ model in September 2024
Children at the Leicester Royal Infirmary have enjoyed finding out about Chinese New Year this week. Our students had lots of fun learning about the customs & traditions of Chinese New Year - Year of The Snake. There was lots of excitement on the ward as they discovered their Chinese zodiac animal.
January 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Children at the Leicester Royal Infirmary have enjoyed finding out about Chinese New Year this week. Our students had lots of fun learning about the customs & traditions of Chinese New Year - Year of The Snake. There was lots of excitement on the ward as they discovered their Chinese zodiac animal.
This afternoon in art the young people at the Beacon CAMHS unit have thoroughly enjoyed pebble painting .
January 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
This afternoon in art the young people at the Beacon CAMHS unit have thoroughly enjoyed pebble painting .
Lots of baking going on at the Beacon CAMHS unit last week. Looks like some of our young people might be future Bake Off contenders?
January 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Lots of baking going on at the Beacon CAMHS unit last week. Looks like some of our young people might be future Bake Off contenders?
This afternoon, Leicester Children's Hospital School hosted the latest Mental Health Hub for schools at our base in Hinckley. Very grateful to Dr Sanjiv Nichani OBE for joining us to discuss his research into the effects of screen time on the mental health and wellbeing of children.
January 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This afternoon, Leicester Children's Hospital School hosted the latest Mental Health Hub for schools at our base in Hinckley. Very grateful to Dr Sanjiv Nichani OBE for joining us to discuss his research into the effects of screen time on the mental health and wellbeing of children.
All set for the spring conference of the National Association for Hospital Education at Goodenough College in London
January 22, 2025 at 8:51 AM
All set for the spring conference of the National Association for Hospital Education at Goodenough College in London
The Phoenix has risen!
Really grateful for this painting which has been donated to the school to celebrate the opening of The Phoenix Learning Centre in Hinckley (part of Leicester Hospital School).
Painted by a 14 year old student!
Really grateful for this painting which has been donated to the school to celebrate the opening of The Phoenix Learning Centre in Hinckley (part of Leicester Hospital School).
Painted by a 14 year old student!
January 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The Phoenix has risen!
Really grateful for this painting which has been donated to the school to celebrate the opening of The Phoenix Learning Centre in Hinckley (part of Leicester Hospital School).
Painted by a 14 year old student!
Really grateful for this painting which has been donated to the school to celebrate the opening of The Phoenix Learning Centre in Hinckley (part of Leicester Hospital School).
Painted by a 14 year old student!
Meeting with colleagues from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland this morning along with representatives from DFE, Reach, Olive Academies and schools to further develop our area approach to developing AP.
January 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Meeting with colleagues from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland this morning along with representatives from DFE, Reach, Olive Academies and schools to further develop our area approach to developing AP.
At Leicester Children’s Hospital School we’ve started to develop our ‘CHS 2030’ vision.
Some exciting ideas to develop a comprehensive offer for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland children with SEND & medical needs.
The nature of our work keeps evolving to meet an ever changing local need.
Some exciting ideas to develop a comprehensive offer for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland children with SEND & medical needs.
The nature of our work keeps evolving to meet an ever changing local need.
January 10, 2025 at 7:54 AM
At Leicester Children’s Hospital School we’ve started to develop our ‘CHS 2030’ vision.
Some exciting ideas to develop a comprehensive offer for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland children with SEND & medical needs.
The nature of our work keeps evolving to meet an ever changing local need.
Some exciting ideas to develop a comprehensive offer for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland children with SEND & medical needs.
The nature of our work keeps evolving to meet an ever changing local need.
Welcome to new 2025 staff at Leicester Children’s HospitalSchool due to growth.
- Pastoral support (Phoenix)
- Transition support (Phoenix)
- HLTA (LRI)
- Maths teacher (Phoenix /Magpie)
Kitchen asst (Willow Bank)
Other posts soon - admin & TA. If EHCP unit goes ahead maybe HLTA & teacher roles too
- Pastoral support (Phoenix)
- Transition support (Phoenix)
- HLTA (LRI)
- Maths teacher (Phoenix /Magpie)
Kitchen asst (Willow Bank)
Other posts soon - admin & TA. If EHCP unit goes ahead maybe HLTA & teacher roles too
January 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Welcome to new 2025 staff at Leicester Children’s HospitalSchool due to growth.
- Pastoral support (Phoenix)
- Transition support (Phoenix)
- HLTA (LRI)
- Maths teacher (Phoenix /Magpie)
Kitchen asst (Willow Bank)
Other posts soon - admin & TA. If EHCP unit goes ahead maybe HLTA & teacher roles too
- Pastoral support (Phoenix)
- Transition support (Phoenix)
- HLTA (LRI)
- Maths teacher (Phoenix /Magpie)
Kitchen asst (Willow Bank)
Other posts soon - admin & TA. If EHCP unit goes ahead maybe HLTA & teacher roles too
2025 starting positively at Leicester Children’s Hospital School with the opening of our new classroom block. Also developed a Thrive and nurture hub within the main building.
All of this to increase capacity so we can best meet needs of the growing number of young people being referred to us.
All of this to increase capacity so we can best meet needs of the growing number of young people being referred to us.
January 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
2025 starting positively at Leicester Children’s Hospital School with the opening of our new classroom block. Also developed a Thrive and nurture hub within the main building.
All of this to increase capacity so we can best meet needs of the growing number of young people being referred to us.
All of this to increase capacity so we can best meet needs of the growing number of young people being referred to us.
Wollaton Park, Nottingham, this morning
December 27, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Wollaton Park, Nottingham, this morning
Got the opportunity to visit the Rolls Royce heritage centre this week in Derby. Very proud of my son who’s now been an engineer at the company for 10 years since joining as an apprentice aged 16!
December 27, 2024 at 8:54 AM
Got the opportunity to visit the Rolls Royce heritage centre this week in Derby. Very proud of my son who’s now been an engineer at the company for 10 years since joining as an apprentice aged 16!
Christmas dinner day at Willow Bank School today. Another triumph from Nicky, our amazing chef!
December 18, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Christmas dinner day at Willow Bank School today. Another triumph from Nicky, our amazing chef!
The Leicester Children's Hospital School is celebrating its 75th birthday this year, having been founded in 1949.
The school started life with one teacher using an oxygen room and 4 fold up chairs.
75 years on, and the school operates across 5 provisions with almost 70 staff!
The school started life with one teacher using an oxygen room and 4 fold up chairs.
75 years on, and the school operates across 5 provisions with almost 70 staff!
December 14, 2024 at 10:03 AM
The Leicester Children's Hospital School is celebrating its 75th birthday this year, having been founded in 1949.
The school started life with one teacher using an oxygen room and 4 fold up chairs.
75 years on, and the school operates across 5 provisions with almost 70 staff!
The school started life with one teacher using an oxygen room and 4 fold up chairs.
75 years on, and the school operates across 5 provisions with almost 70 staff!
Christmas jumper day at the Phoenix Learning Centre today ☃️, part of The Children's Hospital School.
Plus some Christmas crafting as we said goodbye to our very first cohort of young people, having completed their 12 week placement
Plus some Christmas crafting as we said goodbye to our very first cohort of young people, having completed their 12 week placement
December 11, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Christmas jumper day at the Phoenix Learning Centre today ☃️, part of The Children's Hospital School.
Plus some Christmas crafting as we said goodbye to our very first cohort of young people, having completed their 12 week placement
Plus some Christmas crafting as we said goodbye to our very first cohort of young people, having completed their 12 week placement
Recent parental comment:
“My daughter went to Willow Bank and loved every minute it wasn’t for long but they are such a brilliant school they helped her so much she still talks about them now and she’s 19, including the cook who helped her get back on track after her eating disorder”
#hospitalschool
“My daughter went to Willow Bank and loved every minute it wasn’t for long but they are such a brilliant school they helped her so much she still talks about them now and she’s 19, including the cook who helped her get back on track after her eating disorder”
#hospitalschool
December 6, 2024 at 7:42 AM
Recent parental comment:
“My daughter went to Willow Bank and loved every minute it wasn’t for long but they are such a brilliant school they helped her so much she still talks about them now and she’s 19, including the cook who helped her get back on track after her eating disorder”
#hospitalschool
“My daughter went to Willow Bank and loved every minute it wasn’t for long but they are such a brilliant school they helped her so much she still talks about them now and she’s 19, including the cook who helped her get back on track after her eating disorder”
#hospitalschool
Today our students at The Phoenix Learning Centre visited St Mary’s in Hinckley to see the Christmas trees decorated by local community groups, including ours!
December 2, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Today our students at The Phoenix Learning Centre visited St Mary’s in Hinckley to see the Christmas trees decorated by local community groups, including ours!
November 27, 2024 at 6:13 AM
Leicester Children's Hospital School training day tomorrow at the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre.
Really looking forward to this
Really looking forward to this
November 24, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Leicester Children's Hospital School training day tomorrow at the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre.
Really looking forward to this
Really looking forward to this
At The Children's Hospital School Leicester we’ve updated our school reports to include enrichment opportunities a student has taken part in.
A simple and effective way to highlight all the ‘other’ stuff we do - not just academic work!
(and there’s still 2 terms left to add to the list)
A simple and effective way to highlight all the ‘other’ stuff we do - not just academic work!
(and there’s still 2 terms left to add to the list)
November 21, 2024 at 5:32 PM
At The Children's Hospital School Leicester we’ve updated our school reports to include enrichment opportunities a student has taken part in.
A simple and effective way to highlight all the ‘other’ stuff we do - not just academic work!
(and there’s still 2 terms left to add to the list)
A simple and effective way to highlight all the ‘other’ stuff we do - not just academic work!
(and there’s still 2 terms left to add to the list)