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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Burnout concerns over education ‘policy churn’ #Lab25 Read the full article: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ixqe1

Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Find out how to make staff meetings efficient and effective – your team will thank you for it 👇 1. Do we need a staff meeting? 2. Do staff have capacity? ... Read the full article: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1mf8v7

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

*** New headteachers to complete compulsory SEND training Education Committee recommends that all new headteachers should be required to complete a ‘SEND-specific qualification’ within their first four years of headship. Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/neupp

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

10 top tips for new headteachers From trusting staff to revisiting the 'why', experienced trust and senior leaders give their best advice on those new to the role: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/19ykgq

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The Leaders Team @slttwinkl.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Light reading, big insights 📚 Catch up on all the Leader’s Digest articles this holiday! 👇 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/8ja4p @heard-edublog.bsky.social

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Oracy ‘transforms’ the lives of young people, says Yorkshire academy trust 👇 West Yorkshire Academy Trust shares their Voice 21 UK journey to oracy excellence and the positive impact it’s had on pupil outcomes. Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mq60j

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

SEND expert and author, Natalie Packer, shares her experiences of developing a MAT-wide SEND strategy. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ui7wd

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

7 successful strategies for a neuro-affirming transition to secondary school Neurodivergent educational psychologist, Dr Joanne Riordan, shares seven strategies for a neuro-affirming transition to secondary school. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/fm4zj

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

80% of MATs report a lack of SEND funding, school finance survey reveals Key findings from the MAT CFO Insights Survey 2025: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/lx4kn

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

New DfE statistics show a marked increase in suspensions and exclusions for 2023/2024 @naht.org.uk Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ddpfk

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

How to lead your team to the end of the summer term... Teachers and leaders share the best ways to ensure your team ends the year feeling appreciated and supported. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1h5dsx

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

New research by the National Foundation for Educational Research analyses the impact of financial incentives on teacher retention. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lbab0

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Unions warn Ofsted that school leaders may be encouraged to quit if changes aren’t made to inspections www.twinkl.co.uk/l/d2s55

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

In a joint statement, policymakers are urged to ‘prioritise equity and inclusion across all aspects of education’. The research shared by Mission 44, reveals that 88% of young people want to see ‘more’ inclusive practice happening in their school or college.

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

@mission44.bsky.social, alongside Sir Lewis Hamilton and over 25 organisations in the sector, are calling for urgent, concrete action to build a truly inclusive education system. Find out more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1h9apf

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Double-gold medallist Danielle Brown MBE discusses her own experiences of exclusion from school sports and making sports more accessible for SEND pupils. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1mzmcv

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

‘Hunger doesn’t end at age 11’ @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social’s open letter to Chancellor calls for government to expand school breakfast funding for secondary-age pupils www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ltdpa

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

A review of supervision in schools ‘Something needs to happen to protect SENDCos’ Sue Marks’ current research investigates developments in this area. To find out more, visit: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fghf1

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The Leaders Team @slttwinkl.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

May Leader's Digest round up! Find all the Leader's Digest articles in one place here: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/h84ji @heard-edublog.bsky.social

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

*Breaking News* New PE Inclusion programme to support over 240,000 pupils @daniellebrown.bsky.social reveals what this means for children and young people with SEND and the potential the programme has to create 'lasting' change. Read: lnkd.in/ewyzyESC

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

According to a recent @naht.org.uk survey, 45 % of school leaders report needing mental health support in the last 12 months. Leader's Digest spoke with researcher Sue Marks about making psychological supervision standard practice. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1a5h2n

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Let's spread some professional positivity! Comment below 👇 What do you most enjoy about being a school leader? What is your 'why?' What do you love about it, and why do you keep doing it?

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Speaking at the Westminster Forum, inclusion thought leader, Georgina Durrant, shared thought-provoking insights into the new ITT ECF framework. @georginadurrant.bsky.social Read the full article: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/157q44

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

***Breaking news *** New Chair of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel appointed Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has today appointed Sir David Holmes as new Chair of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/12lubk

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

5 ways school leaders and teachers can support boys and young men to ‘rethink masculinities’ – Exclusive interview with Beyond Equality Read the full article: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fer7p

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

5 ways school leaders and teachers can support boys and young men to ‘rethink masculinities’ – Exclusive interview with Beyond Equality Read the full article: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fer7p

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

2025: Key events calendar for school and trust leaders Experienced school and trust leaders share key dates for your leadership diary. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1avm7g

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The Leaders Team @slttwinkl.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

On Tuesday 25th March 2025, oracy experts gathered at Voice 21’s Speaking Summit 2025 to talk about the power of oracy education. Leader's Digest reports on what you need to know 👇 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/8g5xs @heard-edublog.bsky.social #edusky

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

5 successful strategies for pupil reintegration Experienced school inclusion leaders and SEMH specialists share top tips for effective school reintegration. Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1m0cye

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

April 2025 – the start of increased pension contribution rates for school teachers and leaders. Find out if your take-home pay is affected: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1icv7k

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Find out the school term dates for the academic year, alongside bank holiday dates – useful for parents, schools and organisations. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/10773z

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

5 successful strategies for pupil reintegration Experienced school inclusion leaders and SEMH specialists share top tips for effective school reintegration. Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1m0cye

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

April 2025 – the start of increased pension contribution rates for school teachers and leaders. Find out if your take-home pay is affected: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1icv7k

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Frank W Norris @frankwnorris.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

If you are frustrated that a former Chief Inspector may be awarded a peerage, you can always complete the Alternative Big Consultation to tell us your views on Ofsted's current inspection proposals. Survey closes on Friday. Only takes 5 mins. www.surveymonkey.com/r/LQ7KG25

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Kate Paradine @kateparadine.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Excellent piece on impact of oracy education @voice21oracy.bsky.social through eyes of Kanwal Sheikh, teacher at Earlham Primary School, London. Thank you @heard-edublog.bsky.social for joining Speaking Summit to hear how we make oracy ordinary for every child, in every school, every day👇

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Oracy ‘transforms’ the lives of young people, says Yorkshire academy trust Abbey Multi Academy Trust shares @voice21oracy.bsky.social journey to oracy excellence and the positive impact it’s had on pupil outcomes. Read the full story: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/fryyk #oracyeducation #narrowingthewordgap

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

This week, Digest attended the @voice21oracy.bsky.social Speaking Summit 2025. Leader's Digest shares one London school's journey to oracy excellence: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/t0h3n

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

#Callforevidence launched for review of NPQ frameworks DfE launches its call for evidence as it reviews three NPQ frameworks. Find out which NPQs will be reviewed and if there are plans for any more in the future: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/gh10w

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Teacher resignation dates and required notice periods Find out when you need to hand in your teacher resignation in 2025. Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qph34

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The Leaders Team @slttwinkl.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Earlier this week, the government published the interim report findings from its review of the curriculum and assessment system. @heard-edublog.bsky.social from Leader's Digest reports: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1i5kgu #edusky #news #education

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

March 2025: Leader's Digest Catch up on the latest articles from Leader's Digest so far this month. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kft3l

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Five-year-olds form a significant part of the disadvantage gap, report finds EPI reveals pupil absence is a ‘key and growing driver’ of the disadvantage gap. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ya16r

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

PPA in teaching - a quick look guide 👇 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/aghiv

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

‘We need a curriculum that enables school leaders to do what works for their context’ 👏 Calls for 'brave' leadership earlier this week as an expert panel gave their evidence to the Education Committee's ongoing inquiry, 'Solving the SEND crisis.' Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ff9or

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Primary English expert, @nicolaromaine.bsky.social agrees schools need ‘dedicated time’ to deliver shared reading experiences. Plus, educator survey reveals ‘lack of time’ as a contributing factor to poor reading outcomes. 👇 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/6zneg

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Natalie Hood @heard-edublog.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

‘20% of food allergic reactions happen at school’ Tracey Dunn, Education and AllergyWise® Manager at @AnaphylaxisUK, advises leaders on ensuring their school is allergy-wise. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/13l4qo

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