Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Noticing Robinsons are still playing *that* advert. Have not bought from them since they did, nor will I. 000
Reposted by Caroline BarlowSchools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 20/03/2026'In 2020 leaders took collaboration into their own hands providing the civic leadership that ensured they did all they could collectively to reach young people isolated by the pandemic in more ways than one' schoolsweek.co.uk/remembering-how-w… schoolsweek.co.ukRemembering how we managed Covid can help SEND challengeCollaboration between teachers and schools boosts everyone but we risk backsliding to a culture of competition and compliance 011
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 17/01/2026A pleasant coincidence that two conversations I had before Christmas have aligned to feature in the top two education news stories of the last week. So grateful to be able to have a voice and that it resonates or helps in the overall discussions. Both available in @tesmagazine.bsky.social 040
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 26/12/2025I would move. But sadly I am unable. #BoxingDay 030
Reposted by Caroline BarlowTes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 10/12/2025‘Their resilience is not just necessary through circumstance; it is a reflection of a deep sense of purpose’: the determination of teachers in Ukraine is an inspiration to us all, writes @carolinebarlow.bsky.socialtes.comA powerful end-of-term reminder that education gives us hopeWith the tiring autumn term coming to an end, Caroline Barlow says the determination of teachers in Ukraine to keep delivering education in their war-ravaged country should be an inspiration to us all 031
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Pleased to be able to contribute to the SEND reform conversation today, alongside some giants of the inclusion agenda. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/conversati...eventbrite.co.ukConversation on 'local' SEND reform principle with the Schools MinisterJoin the Schools Minister and a panel of experts for a live online discussion as part of a series of events focussed on SEND reform. 020
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Thanks to @tesmagazine.bsky.social for sharing the resilience and hope offered by our Ukrainian colleagues.🇺🇦 www.tes.com/magazine/lea...tes.comA powerful end-of-term reminder that education gives us hopeWith the tiring autumn term coming to an end, Caroline Barlow says the determination of teachers in Ukraine to keep delivering education in their war-ravaged country should be an inspiration to us all 011
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 27/11/2025This is excellent and a great follow on from dialogue yesterday: schoolsweek.co.uk/the-real-sen...schoolsweek.co.ukThe real SEND story behind the OBR shockOne trust leader calls for caution over shock estimates of the potential impact of SEND funding 041
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 08/11/2025You can reduce the number of AHT at secondary imho but unless the number of roles schools have to play is reduced then all that will happen is they will be replaced with more TLRs. 020
Reposted by Caroline Barlowheadsroundtable.bsky.social @headsroundtable.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Such a welcome opportunity to be positive about the changes coming our way. Thank you to the #CAR Team and @beckyfrancis.bsky.social www.tes.com/magazine/ana...tes.comWhy this curriculum review is a rare thing the sector should savourAfter years of policy turbulence, we finally have an evidence-based blueprint for change that trusts teachers as the experts, writes MAT chief executive Dan Morrow 162
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 23/10/2025I am very much looking forward to this alongside co-chair @keziah70.bsky.social 010
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Year 11 here. Not saying there haven’t been times, especially in the last 3 years, the exit hasn’t looked highly attractive but this is a job where with the right team, support and mission you can make a huge difference. #bestjobintheworld (mostly!) 141
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 28/09/2025Great Day, great atmosphere. Twickenham was ‘all in’ and loud! #RugbyWorldCup #RWC2025 #RedRoses 070
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 16/09/2025Looking forward to discussing this research, sustainability of high quality leadership is a challenge and a priority. 131
Reposted by Caroline BarlowCrown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 06/09/2025Thank you to @carolinebarlow.bsky.social for this lovely review of @ensermark.bsky.social & @greeborunner.bsky.social ’s new book! 📘 “A powerful body of wisdom” to help you start off the new school year right. #HowDoTheyDoIt? is available exclusively via our website – find out more: buff.ly/3K6qYvp 053
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 04/09/2025Well this is mighty fine company I’m keeping here! Well done @greeborunner.bsky.social and @ensermark.bsky.social! 142
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 22/07/2025Just this. Well done everyone, we’ve earned this time. 060
Reposted by Caroline BarlowPatrick Cozier @calmleadership.bsky.social · 12/07/2025Something I never thought I’d say out loud: I’ve written a book! 📖 It’s called #CalmLeadership and it’s coming out in October 2025, published by the incredible team at Crown House Publishing. #CalmLeadership #LeadershipMatters #EducationLeadership #Headteacher #Wellbeing 032
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 09/07/2025There are some good people on this list. 👏👏 #MATReferenceGroup www.tes.com/magazine/new...tes.comRevealed: the 20 leaders in DfE’s MAT chiefs groupThe new advisory group, due to meet for the first time next week, includes the leaders of many of the biggest academy trusts, an email seen by Tes reveals 010
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 09/07/2025I do enjoy it when @jonnyuttley.bsky.social writes like this; it’s strong, passionate and - I believe- it’s right! #beststartinlfe www.tes.com/magazine/ana...tes.comWhy ‘Best Start’ is a fresh start in tackling disadvantageThe government’s updated Sure Start approach should be embraced by schools as the right way to address educational inequality, argues Jonny Uttley 031
Reposted by Caroline Barlowheadsroundtable.bsky.social @headsroundtable.bsky.social · 06/07/2025This is potentially game changing for families. The support they need, used to have, and have missed ….. finally some extra support to alleviate the gaps that schools have been stretched too thin trying to fill. www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comFamily hubs to open in every council in EnglandGovernment says £500m plan aims to support an extra half a million more children. 093
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 23/06/2025Honour to be asked & absolutely loved being part of a double act with @keziah70.bsky.social as well as hearing the support there is from @cmckinnellmp.bsky.social and DfE - thank you for a great afternoon @ascl-uk.bsky.social 052
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 23/06/2025Looking forward to meeting people and speaking at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social New Headteachers conference today alongside @keziah70.bsky.social 061
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 16/06/2025It was great to talk to @ttradioofficial.bsky.social on Friday about headship, leadership, the pipeline into the profession and @headsroundtable.bsky.social - do have a listen! www.podbean.com/eas/pb-wfwys...podbean.comThe Headteacher's Survival Kit: The Morning Break with Carl SmithListen to this fascinating chat between two experienced school heads about how to survive and thrive in the role. This is great listening for anyone interested in being a school leader and what its li... 052
Reposted by Caroline Barlowheadsroundtable.bsky.social @headsroundtable.bsky.social · 14/06/2025Congratulations to all from our sector receiving honours. It is great to see any and all efforts to restore our profession to a respected and valued pillar in both individual children and families lives but also the significant contribution to our wider collective benefit. 👏👏 073
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 13/06/2025The one where I had fun talking about headship, leadership, @headsroundtable.bsky.social and the pipeline into the profession. I'm listening to Teachers Talk Radio | The Headteacher's Survival Kit: The Morning Break with Carl Smith on Podbean, check it out! www.podbean.com/wlei/pb-wfwy...podbean.comThe Headteacher's Survival Kit: The Morning Break with Carl SmithListen to this fascinating chat between two experienced school heads about how to survive and thrive in the role. This is great listening for anyone interested in being a school leader and what its li... 022
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 13/06/2025You know you’ve got a good one when….. He realises he is mansplaining the opening of a window to you over the phone and stops to admonish himself! ❤️ 010
Reposted by Caroline BarlowBBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 12/06/2025“This is a credible attempt to regain control of the growth narrative.” Leading economist Mohamed El-Erian gives his assessment of the Spending Review, but warns: “for it to work, you need the private sector to buy in - quickly.” #Newsnight 4229
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 11/06/2025Love love love this from @helenamarsh.bsky.social, well written and spot on in terms of one of the most fulfilling aspects of being a Headteacher. www.tes.com/magazine/lea...tes.comThe joy of creating a school culture where staff thriveFor our series in which headteachers outline what makes the job so rewarding, Helena Marsh explains why helping staff to grow and develop is so gratifying 010
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 11/06/2025Could agree more with @jonnyuttley.bsky.social - a swift and realistic view on the spending review. www.tes.com/magazine/ana...tes.comTimes are still tight, but the Spending Review sends the right signalsThe fact that education has done better in the government’s Spending Review than other departments shows a positive change in priorities, writes this MAT chief executive 051
Reposted by Caroline Barlowheadsroundtable.bsky.social @headsroundtable.bsky.social · 02/06/2025Congratulations @andrewoneill.bsky.social 094
Reposted by Caroline Barlowheadsroundtable.bsky.social @headsroundtable.bsky.social · 26/05/2025Looking forward to seeing many of our team present at @educationfest.bsky.social 2025. 032
Reposted by Caroline BarlowPatrick Cozier @calmleadership.bsky.social · 26/05/2025Getting increasingly excited for Festival of Education 2025! 🎉 🗓 Join me on 3rd July for my session on Calm Leadership. Then on 4th July, with my Heads' Roundtable colleagues Helena Marsh, Kulvarn Atwal, Caroline Barlow and Binks Neate-Evans on Emotionally Intelligent Leadership. See you there! 032
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Translation: @keziah70.bsky.social and the @headsroundtable.bsky.social colleagues who contributed to this are amazing and change lives in schools with their teams everyday. Many thanks to @tesmagazine.bsky.social for the series. I am phenomenally proud to work along this powerhouse. #leadership 031
Reposted by Caroline BarlowDan Morrow @moremorrow.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Amazing article from the ever brilliant @keziah70.bsky.social Not only is she one of the most fierce, ethical and generous leaders I know she also hasn’t aged a day in the ten+ years I’ve known her! (😘) 172
Reposted by Caroline Barlowheadsroundtable.bsky.social @headsroundtable.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Good read from Roundtable member @andrewoneill.bsky.social on the importance of acting on issues before they get to crisis point and longstanding acceptance of failure that has been inherited. www.tes.com/magazine/ana...tes.comWhy education keeps collapsing into crisisFrom pupil absence to teacher retention issues, we tolerate widespread, low-level failure. The system must act before dysfunction becomes unignorable, says this headteacher 042
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Really interesting from @andrewoneill.bsky.social on addressing the issues in the system before we are at crisis point. www.tes.com/magazine/ana...tes.comWhy education keeps collapsing into crisisFrom pupil absence to teacher retention issues, we tolerate widespread, low-level failure. The system must act before dysfunction becomes unignorable, says this headteacher 030
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 18/05/2025An acknowledgment from @headsroundtable.bsky.social to @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social and Dept. for Education. headteachersroundtable.wordpress.com/2025/05/18/a...headteachersroundtable.wordpress.comAn Open Thank You Letter to The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for EducationDear Secretary of State For many years the esteem and value for those working in education has been slowly eroded. As a profession we have felt mistrusted, maligned and disregarded for a long time.… 021
Reposted by Caroline BarlowJon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · 12/05/2025"This is a vibrant, intellectually challenging, social, funny, rewarding, impactful profession, full of people who want to make things better." The @tesmagazine.bsky.social leader - inspired by @samgibbs.bsky.social @carolinebarlow.bsky.social and my mum email.tes.com/t/cr/AQiOjhA...email.tes.comHonesty matters when talking about teaching 096
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 12/05/2025Made my Monday morning! Thanks @jonsevers.bsky.social, I am already familiar with the legend that is @samgibbs.bsky.social and am also loving your mum in this description! 242
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 10/05/2025Personal post. Trevor Sorbie doing the @bluelightcard.bsky.social discount. Absolute #gamechanger. Thank you. 010
Reposted by Caroline BarlowSchools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 08/05/2025🎒 'We have solved this problem before, and that should give us hope' @timleunig.bsky.socialschoolsweek.co.ukHow Labour can drive school absenteeism down (again)Labour have solved school attendance before - and a new report shows how they can do it again 244
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Looking forward to talking about the highs, lows and opportunities of Headship along with @keziah70.bsky.social at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social New Headteachers Conference 153
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 08/05/2025This is not substantially different to the experience for A levels, results release and the role UCAS plays. There will still be a role for schools to celebrate and support if they curate it but much less hassle, admin and therefore cost - a good move. www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comGCSE results day to change for thousands of students with new appSchool leaders have welcomed the plans for digital exam grades, but said they would need "seamless" support. 010
Reposted by Caroline Barlowheadsroundtable.bsky.social @headsroundtable.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Remembering the joy positive. Co-chair @carolinebarlow.bsky.social starts our series for @tesmagazine.bsky.social on finding the there is to be had in what is acknowledged as a tough but valuable role of school leadership. 011
Caroline Barlow @carolinebarlow.bsky.social · 03/05/2025There is an opportunity to support schools to maximise inclusion and maintain quality that supports students from all backgrounds and with different needs. We are suggesting just a few changes that can achieve a great deal. 011
Reposted by Caroline BarlowSchools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 01/05/2025👔 'The schools bill's inclusive impact on uniform practices could be limited by its conservatism and by other existing guidance' @carolinebarlow.bsky.social and @teamgbofficial.bsky.social hockey player, Tess Howard schoolsweek.co.uk/labours-bill...schoolsweek.co.ukHow Labour can ensure its uniform policy promotes inclusionThe schools bill's provisions don't go far enough - and other guidance also needs updating 022
Reposted by Caroline Barlowheadsroundtable.bsky.social @headsroundtable.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Co-chairs of HTRT @carolinebarlow.bsky.social and @keziah70.bsky.social will be speaking at this awesome @ascl-uk.bsky.social event. #ASCLNewHeadsascl.org.uk ASCL - ASCL Curriculum Conference 2025 ASCLPDExplore strategies, and best practices in curriculum design and leadership at the ASCL Curriculum Conference. Gain insights from expert speakers and network with education leaders to enhance teaching ... 043
Reposted by Caroline BarlowWomenEd @womened.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Hey #WomenEd new headteachers, come along to this @ascl-uk.bsky.social event and hear @keziah70.bsky.social and @carolinebarlow.bsky.social speak 💜💜💜 087