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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

After a short summer break, the Nine Steps to Executive Headship podcast returns. In this episode we're stepping into one of the most complex and consequential areas of system leadership: Developing the Curriculum. 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...

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Step 5: Developing the Curriculum - A School Leadership Podcast with Ben Erskine

Podcast Episode · No Silver Bullets Podcast · 9 September · 36min

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

My thanks go to Matthew Watson, Julie Miles Matt Fisher, Laura Hyatt, Claire Daniel and Harry Rowan for their collaboration. And thank you to Richard Nicholson for the opportunity. A final nod to Richard Williams, it’s been a pleasure to join you in a fourth MAT. 🧵 8/8

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The final phase brought senior and middle leaders together to build consistent audit tools for Behaviour and Attendance, Maths, Reading, EYFS and SEND, a shared language for improvement m. Peer self-evaluation which will build over the year as the connections grow. 🧵 7/n

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Over six months, we moved from a single assessment strategy to a suite of four aligned strategies covering people, self‑evaluation and schools in concern, all anchored by a clear calendar for the year ahead. 🧵 5/n

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

… share what I’ve seen go right and what hasn’t from six different Trusts and to create the space for shared thinking or as Marilyn Monroe said, to “think in ink”. 🧵 4/n

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I’ve helped build the early systems of four MATs now, but this time was different. I wasn’t the Director of Education setting the direction. I was there to facilitate, to help leaders co‑construct the processes that make a MAT work… 🧵3/n

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

What was meant to be two visits quickly became something much richer: supporting Headteachers from Westgate Primary, Clapham Terrace Primary, Evergreen School and Milverton Primary to imagine what school improvement could look like in a growing MAT. 🧵2/n

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Yesterday I reached a pause point in my first contract as a school improvement consultant, a journey that began on a cold January morning with the Warwick Schools Foundation Multi Academy Trust, an exciting new Trust sponsored by the @warwickschools.bsky.social Foundation. 🧵1/n

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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Step 5: Developing the Curriculum - A School Leadership Podcast with Ben Erskine

Podcast Episode · No Silver Bullets Podcast · 9 September · 36min

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

@educationfest.bsky.social on Tour! There is definitely a sense of missing out as I look at all the wonderful posts from people speaking at or attending the festival these two days but I felt @simonebeach.bsky.social and I did our little bit to take the spirit of the festival to Barrow-in-Furness.

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

It was a super privilege to spend my day with Simone, Dan and all their lovely colleagues. A long drive but so worth it. 💙

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Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Really excited for our PD session this week with none other than “No Silver Bullets” man himself 🥳

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Podcast: Turning processes into habits - @teachertoolkit.bsky.social on building coherence in teaching and learning One for your morning stroll 🚶‍♂️🐺 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n... 📰 paulkainsworth.wordpress.com/2026/06/17/t...

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Step 4: Turning Processes into Teaching Habits — Educational Leadership Podcast with Ross McGill

Podcast Episode · No Silver Bullets Podcast · 17 June · 41min

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Really excited to interview Ross McGill @teachertoolkit.bsky.social for my new book. His thoughts on turning processes into teaching habits are gold dust. Please have a listen: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...

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Step 4: Turning Processes into Teaching Habits — Educational Leadership Podcast with Ross McGill

Podcast Episode · No Silver Bullets Podcast · 17 June · 41min

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

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Step 4: Turning Processes into Teaching Habits — Educational Leadership Podcast with Ross McGill

Podcast Episode · No Silver Bullets Podcast · 17 June · 41min

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

No Silver Bullets Podcast… I’m very excited for the next two episodes of the pod… Feel so lucky to have listened to two legends in @teachertoolkit.bsky.social and Sam Strickland Listen, like, subscribe! 🙏🏻 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n... / open.spotify.com/show/4mEVH8P...

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Have a listen to my reflection of my conversation with the brilliant Kulvarn Atwal on fostering a shared purpose in your teams. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

New mini podcast: A 6minute reflection on my conversation with Kulvarn Atwal- Fostering a shared purpose 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n... Thanks Kyrstie Stubbs for a fab quote

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

New mini podcast: A 6minute reflection on my conversation with Kulvarn Atwal- Fostering a shared purpose 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n... Thanks Kyrstie Stubbs for a fab quote

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

My reflection of this conversation with Kulvarn is posted tomorrow. Catch the full conversation here ⬇️ if you’ve not already heard it.

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The 2nd episode of my new podcast series was released this week - why not catch up over half-term? It would be great to have you in my listeners 💛👌

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Delighted to host the amazing Kulvarn Atwal discussing fostering a shared purpose on my new podcast. Listen here⬇️ podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...

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Step 2: Fostering a shared purpose with Dr Kulvarn Atwal

Podcast Episode · No Silver Bullets Podcast · 20 May · 47min

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

🎧 New episode goes live tomorrow morning with Kulvarn Atwal Why not bookmark so you don’t miss it! ⬇️

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Ian Curtis Day Thankful for the music, Remember the man, Salve others pain. Bless you all. #iancurtisday #joydivsion

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Ian Curtis Day Thankful for the music, Remember the man, Salve others pain. Bless you all. #iancurtisday #joydivsion

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

🎧 A Monday morning listen? ⬇️

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

If you’ve had a listen, it would be amazing if you’d rate or review 🎧🙏🏻

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Want to make school staff meetings more engaging, purposeful & team‑building? @pkainsworth.bsky.social describes 12 practical starter ideas to boost belonging, consistency & shared thinking across senior leadership, middle leaders & #teaching teams: buff.ly/5WPNFP1 #teachers #schools #edusky

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School leadership: 12 ideas for starting staff meetings and building our teams - SecEd

Boost belonging and consistency in your team with 12 practical ideas to start school meetings positively & purposefully.

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

What can executive leaders learn from transforming schools at scale? Anthony Benedict shares insights on leadership, culture, trust & sustainable school improvement, lessons far beyond education. 🎧 A must-listen for anyone leading change. open.spotify.com/episode/4IFK...

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Nine Steps to Executive Headship - A New Podcast A short listen: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n... A 40min listen: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

New mini podcast - Reflecting on Step 1: What Anthony Benedict Teaches Us About Building One Vision 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Have a listen to the first full episode of my podcast. Be inspired by Anthony Benedict’s thoughts. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...

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Step 1: Building one vision with Anthony Benedict

Podcast Episode · No Silver Bullets Podcast · 6 May · 42min

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Your Saturday morning work out 🏋🏼, run 🏃‍♀️ or dog walk 🐾 listen 🎧 ⬇️

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

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School leadership: 12 ideas for starting staff meetings and building our teams - SecEd

Boost belonging and consistency in your team with 12 practical ideas to start school meetings positively & purposefully.

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

If you’ve got a spare 5minutes - why not have a listen to my new podcast? Then subscribe for the first full episode this week: Building one vision

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

My new podcast went live today. Please have a listen to my introduction and subscribe. Hopefully will be valuable to all Trust and School leaders. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...

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No Silver Bullets Podcast

Management Podcast · The No Silver Bullets Podcast cuts through the noise of school leadership and focuses on what really drives improvement. Hosted by writer and education leader Paul Ainsworth, Seri...

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

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School leadership: 12 ideas for starting staff meetings and building our teams - Headteacher Update

Boost belonging and consistency in your team with 12 practical ideas to start school meetings positively & purposefully.

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

A rising tide lifts all ships: Education charity NACE has appointed @pkainsworth.bsky.social as its new CEO. His focus will include tackling the barriers faced by able disadvantaged pupils & strengthening a culture of #ChallengeForAll across #schools: buff.ly/4fudtmm #teaching

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A rising tide lifts all ships: New NACE chief is a man on a mission - SecEd

NACE appoints Paul Ainsworth as CEO, with a renewed focus on challenge for all & barriers for able disadvantaged pupils

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Can’t wait to begin work on this project to help pupils excel and sharing the work of @naceuk with schools across the country. Please contact us to find out more ⬇️

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Never had an article written about me before ⬇️ Hope colleagues think it reads well. 🤞🏻

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Got a staff meeting next week whether SLT, Middle Leaders or whole staff - Here are some ideas to get it off to a great start! ⬇️

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Looking forward to working with a new team @liftfirthpark.bsky.social in two weeks so thought I’d some prep. #AlwaysLearning

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 In recent blogs, I’ve written about playbooks, this blog discusses those foundations paulkainsworth.wordpress.com/2026/03/22/w...

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

➡️The Power of Checklists ‘I’d read The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande and had begun to apply those ideas to lesson design. In parallel, I worked with my Office Manager to build a bank of processes’ paulkainsworth.wordpress.com/2026/03/22/w...

Cover of ‘The Checklist Manifesto’ which helped inspire this work on applying systems to school improvement.

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

This quote seemed pertinent as I begin a new project with the wonderful team @liftfirthpark.bsky.social ⬇️

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Paul K Ainsworth @pkainsworth.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

I’m always fascinated to see what questions @teachertapp.bsky.social are asking, what advice they’re suggesting and sometimes my blogs are included.

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