Reposted by 5NaureenSam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Devolution created a natural experiment here and we have the results. bsky.app/profile/tom-... 1418238
Reposted by 5NaureenSam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026One reason England does so well is our second generation immigrants outperform their peers which is not true in most OECD countries. We are also very good at integration. And it's v sad that this is never acknowledge in debates on immigration. 602405851
Reposted by 5NaureenLuke Sibieta @lukesibieta.bsky.social · 08/09/2026The gaps in reading scores between England and Wales are incredibly stark Average reading scores in Wales are lower than for disadvantaged pupils in England The least disadvantaged group in Wales scores below the average for England @theifs.bsky.social @tom-richmond.com @samfr.bsky.social 22813
Reposted by 5NaureenBen Newmark @bennewmark.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Some news. To some of you this will be no surprise. To some of you it will.. bennewmark.wordpress.com/2026/08/22/s...bennewmark.wordpress.comSome news. Welcome to WillerbyLast year at a conference someone said to me they’d noticed I’d stopped writing as much. I understand why they said this. Over the last few years – like most education bloggers – my output has drop… 195719
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 05/08/2026In 1990, when I started at @johninnescentre.bsky.social in Oct, I had planned to go home to mum and dad in Dec. Just before I was due to fly there was a pilot strike and flights were cancelled. Janet, who used to work there, saw how sad I was. She invited me over to her house and we spent a…1/3 110
Reposted by 5NaureenLiz Jarvis MP @lizjarvis.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Saddened to hear of the tragic death of Nirmal Purja. Nims was a much-loved member of the Eastleigh Nepalese community and my thoughts are with his family and everyone who knew him. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukMountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company saysThe Nepali-born climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019. 0319
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 24/07/2026How governance has moved on in the past 20 years @schoolsweek.bsky.social schoolsweek.co.uk/how-governan...schoolsweek.co.ukHow governance has moved on in the past 20 yearsGoverning bodies need to face up to reality if they want to recruit and hold on to their volunteers 010
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 21/07/2026In this post @samfr.bsky.social explains what the cabinet choices tell us about Burnham. open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/a...open.substack.comA theory of powerBurnham's cabinet choices and changes to No. 10 000
Reposted by 5NaureenJay Van Bavel, PhD @jayvanbavel.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Unfettered access to chatbots can harm educational outcomes Using AI while solving problems improves performance by 48% (GPT base). When access to AI was taken away, students actually performed worse than those who never had access (17% reduction in grades) www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/... 8250103
Reposted by 5NaureenRosemary Hoyle @hoylerosemary.bsky.social · 18/07/2026The use of the concept of 'collective endeavour' p.7 @emmakn.bsky.social is particularly attractive to me & speaks of the history & spirit of edu. Governance brings the voices of others, stakeholders, to the table sharing the important work of empowering the next generation. #UKEdGovs #UKGovsRead 111
Reposted by 5NaureenRosemary Hoyle @hoylerosemary.bsky.social · 18/07/2026#UKGovsRead This summer's slow read & chat begins this weekend - #UKEdGovs #UKEd do join the conversation. Chapt 1 - What is Governance? begins with the definition adopted by @ngauk.bsky.social including the phrase 'Governance determines who has the power ...' what do you think of this phrase? 1/2 433
Reposted by 5NaureenRosemary Hoyle @hoylerosemary.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Keep an eye out for #UKGovsRead from this coming weekend as we start our summer slow read and chat of this new book by Emma Knights #UKEdGovs #UKEd #Governance 132
Reposted by 5NaureenMehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 22/06/2026For all my fellow desis who miss their late Pakistani/Indian dads, the ones who never stopped talking about politics! Thank you Trevor Noah for asking me about how my father made me who I am and why politics is what makes me miss him so much: 1177176
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 22/06/2026With yoday’s announcement now would be a good time to subscribe yo @samfr.bsky.social’s substack if you aren’t already a subscriber. 010
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Reading about the principal-agent and stewardship theories of governance in @emmakn.bsky.social’s book #ThePowerOfGovernance I am reminded of discussions Prof Chris James used to have on governance theories. He would have enjoyed reading Emma’s book. 110
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 13/06/2026“Corporate governance, which some assume refers to the for-profit sector” @emmakn.bsky.social When I’m talking to people who are new to school governance I do use this term to emphasise that it’s about the whole group rather than the individual. Reading the above in Emma’s book 1/ 210
Reposted by 5NaureenAlex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Helpful summary in Tes of the significant changes to the OFSTED Toolkit and inspection for the new school year. www.tes.com/magazine/new...tes.comThe key changes to Ofsted inspection for 2026-27Ofsted publishes updated grading toolkits and guides for inspectors coming into effect from September 143
Reposted by 5NaureenSam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026This is no more about the details of immigration policy than the progroms my great great grandparents fled were about Jews committing crimes. It's straightforward racist violence and it needs the strongest possible response. 241851398
Reposted by 5NaureenSam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Everyone on X and elsewhere who called for a violent response should be charged with incitement. Everyone involved in the pogrom should be locked up with exemplary sentences. Govt should make it clear that will be the response in future anywhere else. Enough. 10556061589
Reposted by 5NaureenNGA For Schools & Trusts @ngauk.bsky.social · 08/06/2026We're staggered by the response to our Annual School & Trust Governance Survey Haven't taken part yet? There's still time. The more responses we receive, the stronger our evidence to influence policy and champion effective governance. Take part: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/R1JGKO/ 001
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Just received my copy of @emmakn.bsky.social’s book. I’m sure this will be a very useful book. Started with chapter 10 “Who governs our schools” as that’s a particular interest of mine. The second screenshot shows WHY we volunteer as governors. #UKEdGovs 131
Reposted by 5NaureenThe New World @thenewworldmag.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Soon, Britain will see its first proper wave of private renters reaching retirement age, as they weren’t able to buy while working, and the results of this may be cataclysmic ✏️ @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.combuff.lyI’m 34, with £1,600 in my pension. When can I retire in comfort?It's petrifying, but I’m one of the three-quarters of UK workers who aren't on course for a "moderate pension income" 25121
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 06/06/2026#UKEdGovs @hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social 010
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Today’s #BigQuestions is from Jacqueline Rodden "Continuous learning is a requirement for success in any field" Brian Tracy What CPD have you planned for yourself and your governing body before the end of this summer term? 010
Reposted by 5NaureenSam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 04/06/2026In 2024 I went on Radio 4's More or Less and predicted numbers would fall 5%. Maxwell Marlow of the Adam Smith Institute said it would be more than 10%. We made a bet on air and I've won. Which means £100 to the Trussell Trust... 1552135
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Unintended consequences? schoolsweek.co.uk/managed-move... via @schoolsweek.bsky.socialschoolsweek.co.ukManaged moves could be 'consigned to the history books'Experts warn guidance could force struggling schools to take on more pupils at risk of permanent exclusion 000
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Wishing Muslims all over the world a joyous #EidAlAdha Those who performed the Hajj, may Allah accept your prayers. Those who asked for forgiveness, may Allah wash away your sins. Aameen. 020
Reposted by 5NaureenDr. Sarah Chung @sarahjchung.bsky.social · 25/05/2026We should look more closely at Wales’ approach of mandatory governor induction to strengthen coherence and establish a shared baseline across boards. #BigQuestions #UKEdGovs 121
Reposted by 5NaureenDr. Sarah Chung @sarahjchung.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Another great quote! It lands well in governance where expectations of boards keep expanding. Any board I’ve served on has had safeguarding as mandatory. Beyond that CPD was shaped by board needs but consistency was uneven. #BigQuestions #UKEdGovs 121
Reposted by 5NaureenLoic Menzies @loicmnzs.bsky.social · 17/05/2026As yet another political transition looms over the horizon it might feel like churn is winning the day once again. But, in Ch3 of my book I identity 6️⃣ mechanisms for continuity that are wired into our policy system. ✅ Preorder now to find out more! www.amazon.co.uk/How-Policy-H... 002
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 17/05/2026“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” John F Kennedy What training/CPD is mandatory for your board members? #BigQuestions #UKEdGovs @hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social 110
Reposted by 5NaureenAnn @historyannics.bsky.social · 16/05/2026This is such a good point. In my view, the increased pressure on governing bodies (especially the CoG) - volunteers!! - doesn’t get the attention that it should do. 021
Reposted by 5NaureenTim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Sobering stuff from David Blunkett in the @financialtimes.com 73384210
Reposted by 5NaureenRosemary Hoyle @hoylerosemary.bsky.social · 16/05/2026A very good question! My recent research (and my own experience) suggests no one! Chairs often feel very alone with no one to turn to when times get tough. We have to look after each other - Our colleagues and networks are essential support for us. #UKEdGovs 132
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 16/05/2026“More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness.” Dalai Lama Who is responsible for board members’ wellbeing? #BigQuestions #UKEdGovs @hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social 131
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 15/05/2026“All the great speakers were bad speakers at first." Ralph Waldo Emerson How can we encourage people to contribute at board meetings? #BigQuestions #UKEdGovs @hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social 000
Reposted by 5NaureenMark Enser @ensermark.bsky.social · 14/05/2026*** NEW POST *** Taking some ideas on geographical curriculum thinking and looking at how they’d apply in the classroom to support challenge and progression. open.substack.com/pub/enserm/p...open.substack.comGeographical progression in the classroomPutting the foundational knowledge framework into action 034
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 14/05/2026@samfr.bsky.social Sam, I’ve heard some medics say that if Wes S wins the leadership contest, they’ll have a very unsympathetic PM who’ll probably make it illegal for them to strike. What do you think? 000
Reposted by 5NaureenRosemary Hoyle @hoylerosemary.bsky.social · 14/05/2026We measure our impact and produce an annual report published on our website. Where do we make a difference? We also discuss how we work - self evaluation. #UKEdGovs 101
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 14/05/2026“We measure everything - why not governance?” Mo Ibrahim How do you measure your board’s effectiveness? #BigQuestions #UKEdGovs @hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social 111
Reposted by 5NaureenDr. Sarah Chung @sarahjchung.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Strong induction, mentoring, clear role descriptions, and modelling effective governance discussions can reinforce that governors set direction, hold leaders to account, and oversee outcomes, not run the school day to day. 001
Reposted by 5NaureenDr. Sarah Chung @sarahjchung.bsky.social · 13/05/2026By ensuring governance reflects the same behaviours and expectations asked of staff and pupils: respectful challenge, transparency, inclusion, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning. Values become visible through decisions, relationships, and culture, not just statements on the web. 031
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 13/05/2026#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs @hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social 000
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 13/05/2026“Practicing what you preach is a lot more difficult than preaching what you practice” Yuri van der Sluis How can the board demonstrate that the school’s values and ethos are the board’s too? #BigQuestions #UKEdGovs 100
Reposted by 5NaureenJonny H @poppop.studio · 12/05/2026Isn't the problem that no one really understands that strategy is about making decisions between viable options, not writing a to-do list? 011
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 12/05/2026#BigQuestions #UKEdGovs @hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social 011
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 12/05/2026“It is your job to stay high level, look to the future and create opportunities for everyone. It’s not your job to micromanage.” Margareta Sailer How can we teach new governors that their role is strategic and not operational? #BigQuestions #UKEdGovs 212
5Naureen @5naureen.bsky.social · 11/05/2026“Transparency increases credibility and accountability.” Park Won-soon How do you decide what goes into your confidential minutes? #NolanPrinciples #Openness #BigQuestions #UKEdGovs @hoylerosemary.bsky.social @brendanhollyer.bsky.social @sambuller.bsky.social @sarahjchung.bsky.social 010