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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

NAHT Ballot After three brilliant years serving as part of the NAHT Presidential Team, my Executive term of office comes to an end this August. If you’re a member in the North West, please consider voting for me in the latest round of postal elections for our National Executive.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

We’ve hit 66 miles on our #Hartford100mile ride with 16 amazing Hartford Manor parents! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️ We’re at 95% of our fundraising goal — help us reach 100%! 🙌 using the link below:

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Three years ago today… the country was celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 🇬🇧 I celebrated with a wild camping trip to the Lake District. Just me, this view, and total silence.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

The RNLI 100 km route with the Three Bromptoneers.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

It’s the #ThreeShires RNLI Sportive today. I’m hoping to finish the 100km route on my @bromptonbicycle.bsky.social

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

What’s weekend! The Traws Eryri is one the toughest physical challenges I’ve experienced. 128miles, 14000ft of climbing and some of the most testing gravel trails in the UK.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Back from a fantastic @naht.org.uk National Conference where I met so many inspiring School Leaders doing amazing work in our schools. A personal highlight was introducing one of my cycling heroes, and National Active Travel Commissioner, @chrisboardman.bsky.social

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Sandbach’s #THREESHIRES cycle sportive is back raising valuable funds for the RNLI. I’ll be riding the 100km route on my @bromptonbicycle.bsky.social Come and join us. rnli.org/find-my-near...

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

My first live gig of 2025. John Bramwell and Turin Brakes with @dwearing1972.bsky.social

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

It’s the last day of a fabulous Easter holiday. I’m catching the early train to Hereford and will be cycling the 100 miles back to Sandbach.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

It’s the final day of my bike packing tour of East Anglia. Yesterday’s highlights included Southwold, Sutton Hoo and a welcome return of the spring sun.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Bike packing tour of East Anglia Day 4. Lowestoft to Felixstowe.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Day 2 90 miles of Norfolk gravel—Kings Lynn to Sheringham via Sandringham, Holkham Hall & Walsingham. Off shore winds made it a tough day, but another incredible day in the saddle.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Some days on the bike, everything clicks. 85 miles of gravel from Bury St Edmunds to King’s Lynn—flinty trails, bridleways, forgotten lanes.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

All set for my Easter bikepacking tour of East Anglia — 387 miles of gravel tracks, bridleways, and peaceful country lanes ahead.

The image shows a route map from a cycling navigation app. Here are the key details:

• Route overview: The yellow-highlighted route creates a large loop around East Anglia in the UK, taking in areas like Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. The route also skirts the coast in several places, especially around Norwich and the eastern coastline, before heading inland again.
• Distance and elevation: The total route is 387.0 miles long with 11,999 feet of elevation gain.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

During the pandemic our Coronacast Network provided a safe safe space for educators to discuss the challenges they faced. Last night I met up with my brilliant friends and colleagues, @raesnape.bsky.social & @drmattbutler.bsky.social, who helped to make the network such a success.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

I was fortunate to attend the mighty @EzraCollective gig,in Liverpool, to launch the 🎶Dance No One’s Watching🎶 album in October 24. It was the most joyous celebration of live music. The track from the video below is “Hear My Cry”. #FebMusicChallenge25

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Saturday morning cycling adventure. Hereford - Sandbach.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Catching up with #UAETour on a wet and windy morning in Wales. Great to get a shoutout from the commentary team.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

The guidance for schools was updated at the end of last week. Hopefully, one of the “potential solutions” will be increased funding for schools struggling to cover costs.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

For years, I’ve been inspired by @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social stunning photographs of Suffolk’s big skies and @davidbedford1986.bsky.social tales about the wildlife of Norfolk. Later this year, I’m finally setting out to experience them firsthand—with a cycling tour of East Anglia.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

79mile gravel tour of the Peak District taking in the Pennine Bridleway, High Peak, Manifold, Tissington, High Peak and Monsal Trail.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

A Fanta-tastic morning gravel ride along the Trent Mersey canal. #nofilter

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Super 45 mile bike ride navigating the frozen tow paths of Cheshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

It was ok on the white snow/ice but had to try and avoid the clear ice.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

🎶Ice, bike, baby 🎶 Saturday morning gravel 🥶🥶🥶

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Snow day at Hartford Manor Primary School.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

2024 has been a golden year. Here’s my 4 for 24 Album @BRyderJones lechyd Da. Cinema Dune 2 at the Dolby Cinema Leicester Square. Live Music The mighty @EzraCollective @CampandFurnace, Liverpool. Theatre Standing at the Sky’s Edge by @richardhawley.bsky.social

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Last bike ride of 2024 over Lanzarote’s highest road.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Cycling 500km in 8 days was made easier in the sunshine; but with 16,000ft of climbing, and multiple days cycling solo into some of the strongest head and side winds I’ve experienced, it’s been a challenge. Thanks to @andrewoneillHT for the motivation. #Festive500

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

After stepping away from School Leadership in 23/24, I’ve been back in school since September 24. Here are my three autumn term takeaways: #1 School Leadership can be incredibly hard, but it is also rewarding, transformational and a privilege.

The image depicts a silhouette of a person mid-jump between two cliffs during a sunset or sunrise. The cliff on the left has “2024” written on it, and the cliff on the right has “2025.” The person appears to be symbolically leaping from one year to the next, with a warm orange sky and a glowing sun reflecting on water below, creating a hopeful and forward-looking atmosphere.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Today’s news that the Government is going to bring in reforms about home education is welcome. Sky News visited our school to discuss the proposals.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

A misty Winsford Town Park this morning.

A scenic view of Winsford Town Park in the early morning, with a winding path leading through a misty landscape. The park features a wooden playground with slides and climbing structures on the left, surrounded by trees with bare branches. A modern white lattice sculpture is visible near the center, partially obscured by the morning fog. The grass is lush and green, and the sky displays a soft gradient of orange and gray, indicating sunrise. The serene atmosphere is complemented by scattered benches and picnic tables.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

On my way to the @SAA_Show in Birmingham, where I’ll be sharing the main stage with four incredible system leaders. Looking forward to an inspiring day!

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

First bike ride of the winter season. 40miles of rain, cold westerly winds and filthy roads . I loved it!

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

A fabulous night at the Educate Awards at Liverpool Cathedral. With music by the talented young people from the NW, DJ beats, most of the 450 attendees classroom teachers, and my friend @tom-wallace14.bsky.social & the team at St. Peter and Paul's Primary recognised for their fantastic work.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

Beautiful autumnal bike ride in the Dyfri Forest, Wales.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

Barmouth Bridge, north of Aberdovey.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

Late autumn sun and blue skies in Wales today.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 28/08/2024

Converging clouds on tonight’s dog walk along the Trent and Mersey Canal.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

Bike across London for lunch from Brick Lane’s Beigel Bake to finish my 5 days of cycling King Alfred’s Way.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 25/08/2024

Fabulous day cycling to Winchester with Matt, where his wonderful Dad served as Bishop until 2011.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 25/08/2024

After a day of cycling in heavy rain, some much needed sunshine for day 3 of King Alfred’s Way.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 24/08/2024

How it started- How it’s going! 35 years ago I set off on a back packing around Europe with my good friend Matty. Yesterday, we started our bike packing trip following King Alfred’s Way.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 23/08/2024

The first day of my 255mile cycle ride along King Alfred’s Way starts today. I had Storm Lillian for company for the first leg of the journey.

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · 20/08/2024

An enjoyable morning plotting the route for my next bike packing adventure- King Alfred’s Way. www.cyclinguk.org/king-alfreds...

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