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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 4h

Headteacher Update Bulletin is for leaders working in our primary #schools. This week: ➡️ A leader's guide to reception classrooms ➡️ How to think about the SEND reforms ➡️ A school designed by neuroscience ➡️ Improving attendance (latest podcast) Free access: ow.ly/5hzU50ZVuR5 #education

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 7h

Our Safeguarding Digest Platform offers bitesize #safeguarding & #KCSIE summaries alongside key questions to keep your school staff up-to-date. This time: Child-on-child abuse: ow.ly/IS8G50ZVMwE (Subscribe to Headteacher Update Safeguarding Digest via: ow.ly/5tHZ50ZVMwC)

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 8h

How can #teachers & #teaching assistants work together more effectively in the classroom? Sara Alston explores the concept of a classroom contract, offering a practical framework to clarify roles, improve collaboration, avoid tensions & better support pupils: ow.ly/gjMa50ZVMtu #schools

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 12h

Headteacher Update Webinar: On November 4 we offer real, practical strategies for school leaders to help reduce the stress of #Ofsted inspection & protect staff wellbeing when inspectors come to call. Lots of tips, ideas & wellbeing strategies for #schools ow.ly/JvSy50ZVMLc

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 12h

Headteacher Update Podcast: The #Schools White Paper includes plans for an #attendance target of 94%. In this episode, we talk best practice for reducing pupil absence, describe real-life examples of effective approaches & offer tips for meeting this ambitious goal: ow.ly/UpzO50ZVMGw

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 12h

#Schools face major reforms, but long-standing challenges remain. The NAHT We Demand More campaign wants urgent change across 4 priorities – accountability, funding, workload & pay. Paul Whiteman calls on the government to act: ow.ly/UjnU50ZVMFa #education #Ofsted

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We Demand Better: NAHT campaign outlines four areas for reform - Headteacher Update

Paul Whiteman outlines four urgent actions on Ofsted, funding, workload and pay to support schools.

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 13h

Com groups are a growing online threat linked to coercion, child sexual abuse, self-harm & exploitation. Elizabeth Rose explains what #DSLs & school leaders need to know, the warning signs to look for & how #schools can respond effectively: ow.ly/YCfv50ZUulU #safeguarding #teachers

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 16h

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Headteacher Update Webinar: On November 4 we are joining forces with the National Education Union to offer real, practical strategies for leaders in #schools that will reduce the stress of #Ofsted inspection & protect staff wellbeing when inspectors call. Register for free ow.ly/9SaL50ZVtLV

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Headteacher Update Webinar: On November 4 we offer real, practical strategies for school leaders to help reduce the stress of #Ofsted inspection & protect staff wellbeing when inspectors come to call. Lots of tips, practical ideas & wellbeing strategies for #schools: ow.ly/x9wT50ZVtC4

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

#Schools do not need another initiative. Sometimes the biggest gains come from the smallest moments. In the One Percent School staff improve #behaviour, regulation & readiness to learn via small everyday interactions. Catherine Whitlow explains ow.ly/U7lF50ZTIXM

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A reception #classroom can look noisy, messy & chaotic at first glance. But are leaders in #schools interpreting what they see through the right lens? Lucy Fox on how to evaluate EYFS practice by focusing on engagement, interactions & purposeful learning: ow.ly/nUFw50ZVrEE #teaching

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The Headteacher Update Safeguarding Digest platform for school #safeguarding teams offers best practice, #CPD materials including safeguarding training scenarios & key questions for staff, latest news & research, online masterclasses & more: ow.ly/ea3850ZTKrq #schools #education #CPD #DSLs

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The Headteacher Update Safeguarding Digest Platform offers bitesize #safeguarding & #KCSIE summaries alongside key questions to keep your school staff up-to-date. This time #Misogyny: ow.ly/TSlY50ZTraW (Subscribe to Safeguarding Digest via ow.ly/3EZV50ZTraZ) #DSLs #Schools #Education

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Primary pupil numbers are falling fast & budget pressures are rising. How can school leaders protect financial sustainability without compromising #education? Be attractive, control the controllables & keep education at the heart of decisions: ow.ly/t65m50ZTJ2R

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

How can we develop children’s #oracy skills & what does best practice in primary #schools look like? This 21-page guide dives into all aspects of #teaching oracy with ideas, examples, tips, lesson advice & case studies. Download your free pdf: ow.ly/WnY050ZTKyq

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Extremist content, conspiracy theories & online exploitation are key #safeguarding concerns for #schools. Mubina Asaria shares practical strategies & resources to help #teachers build pupils’ resilience, critical thinking & sense of belonging: ow.ly/EU4g50ZVewi #teaching

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

#Singing is far more than a #music activity. It can boost cognitive development, strengthen #wellbeing, build belonging & develop pupil confidence & skills. Andrew Mair on why #schools should make singing part of their culture ow.ly/ZCfM50ZTIZz

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The case for singing in every school – every week - Headteacher Update

Discover how singing boosts learning, wellbeing, belonging and confidence across the whole school community.

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

SEND reform is not simply a SEND project – it's an opportunity to rethink #inclusion, belonging, participation, voice & opportunity for every child. School leader Clare Lunnon Haines gives us a glimpse into her thinking as she prepares for reform: ow.ly/cNfF50ZUXw1

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How can #schools meet rising SEND need & improve #inclusion? Fox Grove School shares how a neurodevelopmental, trauma-informed model transformed behaviour, belonging & attainment: ow.ly/Cb0v50ZUV1I

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Looking for an unforgettable school trip? #Schools can now book new expanded English Heritage Discovery Visits to #Stonehenge, featuring hands-on STEM learning, virtual sky tours & curriculum-linked activities for pupils of all ages from early years upwards: ow.ly/GeK550ZUTHG

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Our Headteacher Update Webinar at 4pm today (October 6) will offer practical ideas, examples & advice for creating effective inclusive learning environments in #schools, including tried & tested ideas, impactful low-cost changes & what to avoid: ow.ly/Hs0t50ZTKhM #inclusion

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Headteacher Update Podcast: The place for best practice advice, tips, ideas across all areas of primary school leadership & practice – #pedagogy #teaching #pastoral #SEND & more. Check out our archive of 60 episodes & counting: www.headteacher-update.com/podcasts #teachers #schools

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Our Headteacher Update Webinar at 4pm today (October 6) in partnership with @Portakabin_R will offer advice for creating effective inclusive learning environments in #schools, including tried & tested ideas, impactful low-cost changes & what to avoid: ow.ly/Sl2a50ZTKn5 #inclusion

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

AI-generated & manipulated images are creating new #safeguarding risks for #schools. From #deepfakes to AI-generated abuse imagery, what practical steps can #DSLs & school leaders take to protect pupils & staff? Alex Dave from LGfL advises: ow.ly/7y1550ZTIWm

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Our Headteacher Update Webinar tomorrow (October 6) in partnership with Portakabin will offer advice for creating effective inclusive learning environments in #schools, including tried & tested ideas, impactful low-cost changes & what to avoid: ow.ly/qUmg50ZTKkX #inclusion

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

When anxious pupils avoid school, removing the fear brings short-term relief but can make challenges worse next time. Pooky Knightsmith explores graduated exposure, attendance conversations & classroom strategies to rebuild confidence: ow.ly/mgtN50ZUsFf #mentalhealth #anxiety #schools

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

When #behaviour is read as defiance instead of survival, #safeguarding risk increases. Jaz Ampaw-Farr reframes behaviour through a safeguarding lens & offers 3 leadership actions for #schools: ow.ly/kc0350ZTIRI #teachers #teaching #education

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Sign up for the free Headteacher Update Weekly Bulletin: Every Thursday. Latest #primary #education best practice, case studies, #resources, #podcasts, #webinars, free downloads, news/blogs. Practical advice to help your #leadership & your #schools: www.headteacher-update.com/register

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This Headteacher Update Webinar tomorrow (October 6) will offer practical ideas, examples & advice for creating effective inclusive learning environments in #schools, including tried & tested ideas, impactful low-cost changes & what to avoid: ow.ly/NvmY50ZTKgL #inclusion

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The Headteacher Update Safeguarding Digest Platform offers bitesize #safeguarding & #KCSIE summaries alongside key questions to keep your school staff up-to-date. This time: Information sharing: ow.ly/JIfx50ZTJ0P (Subscribe to Safeguarding Digest via: ow.ly/q0ZH50ZTJ0R)

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Professional curiosity is at the heart of effective #safeguarding. From challenging assumptions & parental narratives to hearing every child's voice, Sara Alston explores how school staff can strengthen practice, ask the right questions & focus on lived experience: ow.ly/FsMN50ZSEms #schools

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Strong language skills underpin learning, wellbeing & future success. Sabah Malik explores how #schools can develop #oracy, vocabulary & communication skills for our youngest learners using quality first #teaching, role play, discussion & other approaches: ow.ly/3iGg50ZT2kC #teachers

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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The case for singing in every school – every week - Headteacher Update

Discover how singing boosts learning, wellbeing, belonging and confidence across the whole school community.

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This Headteacher Update Webinar on Tuesday (October 6) will offer practical ideas, examples & advice for creating effective inclusive learning environments in #schools, including tried & tested ideas, impactful low-cost changes & what to avoid: ow.ly/K5S550ZTKgn #inclusion #teaching

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This Headteacher Update Webinar on Tuesday (October 6) in partnership with Portakabin will offer advice for creating effective inclusive learning environments in #schools, including tried & tested ideas, impactful low-cost changes & what to avoid: ow.ly/fABE50ZTKiJ #inclusion

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

AI-generated & manipulated images are creating new #safeguarding risks for #schools. From #deepfakes to AI-generated abuse imagery, what practical steps can #DSLs & school leaders take to protect pupils, staff & their communities? Alex Dave from LGfL advises: ow.ly/uJV050ZTIV1

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Is #coaching in #schools too tied to hierarchy? Peer coaching among #teachers can build greater trust, improve #CPD & reach more staff than leadership-led models. Practical advice from Concettina Johnson for creating a sustainable coaching culture: ow.ly/Xc8k50ZSAhA #teaching

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#Schools face major reforms, but long-standing challenges remain. The NAHT We Demand More campaign wants urgent action across 4 priorities – accountability, funding, workload & pay. Paul Whiteman calls on the government to listen: ow.ly/J1Ga50ZRno1 #education #Ofsted #teaching

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Headteacher Update Bulletin is for leaders working in primary #schools. This week: ➡️ #Oracy in KS1 & reception ➡️ Peer-coaching among #teachers ➡️ Professional curiosity & #safeguarding ➡️ McCloud #pensions warning ➡️ Rethinking 1-2-1 #teaching assistants Free access here: ow.ly/f4u450ZT7a4

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#KCSIE 2026 is now in force. What should #schools be reviewing this term? From staff training & volunteer checks to AI, mobile phones, filtering & monitoring, Al Kingsley MBE outlines the key #safeguarding priorities for leaders & #DSLs: ow.ly/2agr50ZQZ75

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What attracts #teachers in 2026? Research shows how culture matters more than ever for #teachers. Antonia Spinks explains how #schools can improve recruitment (and retention) with a culture-first approach to advertising jobs: ow.ly/7asx50ZQYzb

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#Teaching year 2 pupils to reason mathematically can deliver the equivalent of an extra month's progress according to a trial involving 6,000 pupils: ow.ly/quSo50ZT2r0 Education Endowment Foundation National Foundation for Educational Research Department of Education, University of Oxford

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