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Jon Hutchinson

@jonhutchinson.bsky.social
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Director at the Reach Foundation. Previously primary teacher, A Level Religious Studies teacher and senior leader at an all-through school. Chair of governors of a primary cluster board. Collect all the other bits and pieces at www.jonhutchinson.com

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ATT Institute @attinstitute.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
An ✨epic✨ group of voices coming to #rEDEastAnglia in Suffolk on 13 June! ✈️ This amount of INCREDIBLE expertise under one roof... don't miss it! 🤩 📍 Book now: tinyurl.com/mryr325c #UKEduChat #EduSky #EducationConference @tombennett71.bsky.social @hgaldinoshea.bsky.social @academytrust.bsky.social
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ATT Institute @attinstitute.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Today’s #rEDEastAnglia sneak peek is all things behaviour & culture 👀👇 Join @jonhutchinson.bsky.social, Jon Needham & Robin Launcer at @academytrust.bsky.social on 13th June for expertise, insight & practical takeaways to use in your setting ✈️ Book now: tinyurl.com/mryr325c #TransformingPD #EduSky
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Adam Boxer @adamboxereducation.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
NEW EPISODE @amymayforrester.bsky.social is still unwell, so the marvelous @jonhutchinson.bsky.social joined me as co-host this week for question time! We had a great time and discussed belonging, questioning, assessment and more! Tune in and share 🙏🙏 open.spotify.com/episode/0fu1...
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What's the deal with belonging? Question Time!
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Mark Goodrich @markgoodrich.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Second, I said that @jonhutchinson.bsky.social blogs on belonging were going to be worth reading and the second in the series lives up to the promise of the first. Really thought-provoking take on what hidden emotional and cognitive loads our students may have. substack.com/inbox/post/1...
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The Origins of Belonging
Belonging might be the new word on the block in schools in England, but it’s enjoyed a pretty serious research focus for at least three decades.
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
NEW POST On the origins of belonging. The latest in my series on belonging, taking us back to where the ‘new science’ of belonging began, with Claude Steele’s work on stereotype threat, and why this matters for learning. open.substack.com/pub/jonhutch...
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
NEW POST in what will become a series of posts, I wade into the discussion on BELONGING. Tl;dr It’s not going to solve every problem in school, but it does have the potential to make a lot of things better for a lot of people. First, though, I ask: why? open.substack.com/pub/jonhutch...
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Why Belonging?
It's not going to solve everything, but it's worth taking seriously.
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Dan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
How the Schools History Project can help schools prepare for CAR: If you ever wondered why so many schools teach historical enquiries, use sources & interpretations, or depth and thematic studies or local history or diverse histories, the answer is that they were all pioneered by SHP +
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Help! I'm looking for a primary art and design specialist to help with something. If you know one, please put them in touch with me!
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Back in 2022, I had the privilege of working with a multidisciplinary team on a Learning Sciences Fellowship. Our group chose to focus on understanding and communicating the science of belonging. In this video, from the launch event in Washington DC, I shared why.
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Alex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
It’s nearly here… In just over a month, my new book - ‘Literacy Essentials for Every Teacher’ is released. I aim to distil the essential knowledge and practical approaches for reading, writing, talk, vocabulary, and more. Pre-order here: amzn.eu/d/09rHoSlG
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Isaac @isaacmoore7.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Thanks for coming to my session 👍
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
First session at @researchedbrum.bsky.social for me was Isaac Moore, who presented a framework for school leadership. A lovely balance of domain specific expertise & relational trust. Key takeaway on the four components of trust. Personal Regard Interpersonal Respect Competence Personal Integrity.
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
If you’re at @researchedbrum.bsky.social tomorrow I’d love to see you at 11:55 in the MFL corridor. Room 105. It’ll be fun. I’m going to share some of the insights on belonging from researchers like Claude Steele, Greg Walton, Geoff Cohen, Kathryn Riley and David Yeager. See you there?
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Mark Goodrich @markgoodrich.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
This is such a great initiative. If you are an aspiring head in the East of England, what are you waiting for?
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
24 hours to go people. Do it. Nudge others to do it. It’s a super fun year that will make your head hurt (in a good way) and leave you with a new network you can rely on for the rest of your career. Let’s build a team!
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researchED Birmingham @researchedbrum.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
🔥 #rEDBRUM 2026 PROGRAMME DROP!!! 🔥 LINK IS HERE, BABS: drive.google.com/file/d/17t5_...
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researchED Birmingham @researchedbrum.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
PROGRAMME DROP TOMORROW AND IT IS *IMMENSE* 🔥 #rEDBRUM @bethgg.bsky.social @isaacmoore7.bsky.social @jonhutchinson.bsky.social @bennewmark.bsky.social @tombennett71.bsky.social @claresealy.bsky.social @didau.bsky.social FEW TIX LEFT HERE FOR 28TH FEB: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched...
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
What are you doing this weekend? APPLYING FOR EAST100 no doubt. Make next year the biggest professional boost of your career. Join a cohort of aspiring heads ready to form a network that transforms the region. forms.gle/zs1mLWRS2UyR...
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researchED Birmingham @researchedbrum.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
WHOOOOOOOP IT’S HUTCHINSON’S BRUM DEBUT! #rEDBRUM
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Are you a school leader in the east of England? We’re building a team. Over five years, we’re identifying, connecting and developing 100 aspiring headteachers from the region, for the region. Find out more, and apply here 👇 Less than a week until application deadline! Go for it!
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Are you a school leader in the east of England? We’re building a team. Over five years, we’re identifying, connecting and developing 100 aspiring headteachers from the region, for the region. Find out more, and apply here 👇 Less than a week until application deadline! Go for it!
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Flash sale on this fantastic series of primary subject leadership books. We wanted to make the job feel like a pleasure, not a mystery. Each book is written by an experienced subject leader. Grab a copy for the subject leads in your primary and get 30% off! www.bloomsbury.com/uk/discover/...
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Some of my favourite books on education. A couple that are old, but there’s been a huge amount of super sharp thinking in the last decade or so.
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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Feedback Resource Guide is out now! It contains 85 workload friendly, evidence-informed & actionable feedback techniques for the classroom! A teacher doesn't need that many but it's good to have a choice to select what to use, when & why. There are techniques for all ages, key stages & subjects.
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
I’ve spent the last three years thinking a lot about belonging. Alongside an international team as part of a fellowship we built buildingbelonging.org And at @researchedbrum.bsky.social I’ll be sharing some of what we learnt. Hope to see you there!
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Excellent and very persuasive thread. If school is about broadening horizons, football ain’t the one.
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Jillian C. York @jillian.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
My most authoritarian opinion is that the MMR vaccine should be mandatory, with only medical (not religious or floofy) exemptions allowed. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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This Is How a Child Dies of Measles
When your family becomes a data point in an outbreak
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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
'Whilst it may have been necessary to correct against ropey pedagogical practices and woolly curriculum articulation, this is no longer the principal challenge facing school leaders and teachers in 2026' schoolsweek.co.uk/goves-tradit...
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Gove’s traditionalists won, but now they see what was lost
Discipline and explicit instruction boosted grades, but the debate has moved on as pupils disengage
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Looking forward to speaking at this with some brilliant colleagues. Tune in! It’s free, and each session is a snappy 5 mins!
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
I reckon Jenrick going could become an “I’m Spartacus” moment for the conservatives
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
This was a really fun conversation, where we spoke about some of my favourite recommendations from the CAR, some of the risks that still exist, how it was received by the profession, and whether teachers and leaders are as interested in curriculum as the were a decade ago. And more!
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Matilda Martin @matildamartin.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
👋I've got a few new followers, so I wanted to reintroduce myself + flag what I love writing about General political themes welcome & I'm always looking for new topics to cover Particular interests: - Education (in particular SEND + universities) - Local government + upcoming elections - Digital ID
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AR @psalisbury.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Right I've written a blog. At least I think I have as this may not work: philsalisbury.wordpress.com/2026/01/09/r... It's pretty dull.
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Relationships with parents
Establishing good relationships with parents is essential for many reasons, and children benefit more when there is a strong relationship and good communication between the two. Working with parent…
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Adam Boxer @adamboxereducation.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
NEW EPISODE This week, we we're back and joined by friend of the show @jonhutchinson.bsky.social to discuss the curriculum and assessment review, whether anybody should care anymore, social media, discourse polarisation AND MORE Tune in and share if you can! open.spotify.com/episode/2PnW...
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Adam Boxer @adamboxereducation.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
PROFESSOR @dylanwiliam.bsky.social IN THE HOUSE It was a real honour for me and @amymayforrester.bsky.social to interview Dylan and to talk all things schools, formative assessment, data, effective altruism and teacher improvement. Not to be missed, please share! open.spotify.com/episode/3Wcj...
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What is formative assessment, and why should anybody care? With professor Dylan Wiliam
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Primary geography leads: FREE webinar this afternoon! Join me and author Emma Lennard, author of the new How to Lead It: Primary Geography book. Fieldwork, place, subject specific assessment, implementation and much more. 16:00-16:45 doodle.com/sign-up-shee...
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Reach Schools @reachschools.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
An official hello from newest Co-headteacher Manjit. He returned to Reach this year and is 'all guns blazing', thanks to the humble digestive! See below to find out why he’s happy to be back. Join our online community Reach Out to receive blogs, events and vacancies: reachschools.uk/reach-out/
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Yesterday we took over 100 aspiring headteachers to @reachschools.bsky.social and it was pretty astonishing. Huge thanks to Rebecca Cramer, Tilly Browne, Louis Everett and Manjit Moore along with all of the staff, pupils and wider community in Feltham. The schools are very, very special.
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NATRE @natre-update.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Great to see this piece in response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review from @sarahfcg.bsky.social in Schools Week #TeamRE schoolsweek.co.uk/what-next-af...
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What next after RE’s ‘historic’ moment?
Bringing it into the national curriculum means our sector can re-engerise the subject
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Yesterday we took over 100 aspiring headteachers to @reachschools.bsky.social and it was pretty astonishing. Huge thanks to Rebecca Cramer, Tilly Browne, Louis Everett and Manjit Moore along with all of the staff, pupils and wider community in Feltham. The schools are very, very special.
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Mark Goodrich @markgoodrich.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
An excellent long-form response to this Shanahan blog by @carlhendrick.substack.com. open.substack.com/pub/carlhend...
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In Defence of the Whole: Why Students Should Read Books Not Just Extracts
What use is reading instruction if it doesn't form readers?
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Starting in 30 mins! Join us for a fun, free conversation on leading primary history.
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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Tomorrow! Do join us for a fun, free discussion about primary history.
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Bloomsbury Education @bloomsburyed.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Join us on Wednesday at 4PM for the third subject leadership webinar in the How to Lead It series. @jonhutchinson.bsky.social and Alex Pethick host a session to ideate, troubleshoot and implement practical changes for Primary History. Sign up here: bit.ly/46WHzF3 Sessions will be recorded!
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Becky Francis @beckyfrancis.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Great to have Tim Oates' wisdom in the Telegraph www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11...
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Becky Francis @beckyfrancis.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Wow, quite the day! Thanks to all of you that have supported, engaged with, and input to, the Curriculum and Assessment Review. Having the different sources of evidence, including the experiences and wisdom 'from the ground' from teachers and school leaders, has been pivotal. Many thanks again!
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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Congratulations to @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and team for producing a curriculum and assessment review that's evolutionary rather than throwing all the achievements of the last few years overboard. Lots of sensible recommendations. www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report
The conclusions and recommendations of the independent review of the curriculum, assessment and qualifications system in England.
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Becky Francis @beckyfrancis.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Thanks so much again to the expert panel, including @cassiebuchanan.bsky.social @jonhutchinson.bsky.social @jo-annebaird.bsky.social and the others for their wisdom
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Becky Francis @beckyfrancis.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Great to publish the Curriculum and Assessment Review this morning
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