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Paul Garvey

@talkforteaching.bsky.social
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Come back to Twitter. We miss you. Bluesky hasn’t worked. Musk won’t be in charge forever. 😃

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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
The first 100 inspections have been completed. All were volunteers but the outcomes are becoming clear. Achievement - or should I say attainment - is already the bugbear for schools with challenging catchments. This framework is primed to be a disaster for them. ‘Taking Control 3’ and me can help.
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Ofsted books are Ofsted books. They help schools and that’s great and why I write them, but I’m really excited about my first novel!!!! Here’s the cover. Out 27th March! Eeek!
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
He’s not the brightest crisp in the bag, is he?
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Exciting! My debut novel, ‘Frost Patterns’ is ready for the printers and I have a tentative publication date of 27th March. Watch this space. 😱😬😬😬😬
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
New Year and a new term coming some will have got their pens & pencils out already, well before the return. If you are a Head & you are thinking of working on your SEF, because Ofsted are due, please consider enjoying the rest of your holiday instead. message me. I’ve written hundreds. I can help.
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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Building on the success of his previous two books, Paul Garvey’s (@talkforteaching.bsky.social )Taking Control 3 helps #schoolleaders develop the confidence and know-how to navigate the new areas judged under the new inspection model. Find out more: buff.ly/ma3S7L8
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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
The latest book in @talkforteaching.bsky.social’s bestselling series, #TakingControl3, equips schools with tools to prepare for #inspections under the new Report Card Framework. Thank you Dr Ger Graus for reviewing! 🌟 Face inspections with a genuine sense of control - order now at: buff.ly/nd07mIY
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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
High praise for @talkforteaching.bsky.social ’s new book, #TakingControl3, from Vanessa Graus Langley – thank you! 🌟 This unmissable toolkit provides school leaders with the knowledge and reassurance they need to face inspections with a genuine sense of control. 📖 Out now: buff.ly/nd07mIY
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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Prepare for #Ofsted inspections under the new Report Card Framework with #TakingControl3 by @talkforteaching.bsky.social! 📘 Packed with practical tools & expert insights, this book empowers you to truly take control of the inspection process. Coming soon! Pre-order your copy now: buff.ly/nd07mIY
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Your opinion is noted. Maybe, in this instance, it’s because Adam Boxer thinks that Teacher Tapp is ‘Cold, hard research’, whereas almost everyone else in education thinks that is total bollox. Do you agree it is ‘Cold, hard, research’ Oliver - and please try to answer the question in your reply.
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Soon, honest, ref!
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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
How can schools take control of #Ofsted inspections? Written by @talkforteaching.bsky.social, #TakingControl3 is a guide for teachers, subject leaders & school leaders on preparing for Ofsted under the education inspection framework. Coming soon! Find out more: buff.ly/Z1Z9c9P
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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Ofsted’s new Report Card Framework is shaking things up – whether we like it or not. #TakingControl3 by Paul Garvey will give you all the tools you need to navigate this huge change & face inspections with confidence. Find out more here: buff.ly/Z1Z9c9P @talkforteaching.bsky.social #Edusky
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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
The new Report Card Framework is a major overhaul to #schoolinspections, likely raising a lot of questions. Ahead of the launch of @talkforteaching.bsky.social's new book, we’re #takingquestions from teachers & school leaders. Share any queries about the upcoming changes for Paul to address.
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Nor me. I might dip in…
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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
📘 #TakingControl3 by Paul Garvey: buff.ly/oiqpJ8u Get ready for the new #Ofsted inspection model with practical tools, expert insight, & guidance on how to prepare well & ease pressure on staff. Coming this November - just in time for the new Report Card Framework! @talkforteaching.bsky.social
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Mine too! Certainly one of the best novels by a modern author that I've read. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
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Frank W Norris @frankwnorris.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Adrian Gray, former senior HMI and adviser to the recent Education Select Committee on work of Ofsted, is worth following on Linkedin. His latest analysis of L&M grades makes clear the hole Ofsted has dug for itself. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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OFSTED: ASSISTING IN ITS OWN DYING? | Adrian Gray
OFSTED: ASSISTING IN ITS OWN DYING? Why do we need an inspectorate? Well, the function of the inspectorate should be to protect the interests of children by supporting system improvement through ide...
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
As Nike say, Just do it! I really tried with Bluesky, but there's just not the critical mass!
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
All good! I hope it’s the same with you! I can’t bring myself to break my Twitter ties yet. I’m not yet brave enough! I pop on here, but I’m posting on Twitter. I tried both, but it was too much.
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Keziah @keziah70.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Proud of all @headsroundtable.bsky.social primary colleagues for this initial #CAR blog. More to follow! headteachersroundtable.wordpress.com
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Headteachers' Roundtable
Putting children's learning at the centre of educational debate
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Just this. 🙁
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Happy new Year to you Cheryl the songstress! I did have merriment 10 years ago, but I am hoping for more this year!! 😂😂😂
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
New Year and a new term coming some will have got their pens & pencils out already, well before the return. If you are a Head & you are thinking of working on your SEF, because Ofsted are due, please consider enjoying the rest of your holiday instead. message me. I’ve written hundreds. I can help.
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Thanks Simon. I followed all, but some have closed minds to debate and criticism. three are on your tags!!! But thanks anyway.
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Agreed Rae. But I feel the lead has to come from government.
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Rae Snape (she/her) FFCCT, NPQEL, Honorary Fellow Suffolk Uni 💛 @raesnape.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Oooh, that Head is me! Thank you @paulbrackleyci.bsky.social and @alexspencercam.bsky.social for helping to highlight this important campaign! #SmartPhoneFreeChildhood
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HeadteacherChat @headteacherchat.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Anonymous Post: This week is shaping up to be quite challenging. I've recently stepped into the role of Deputy Head, but our Headteacher has been signed off due to severe stress and anxiety.
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HeadteacherChat @headteacherchat.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
I'm navigating uncharted territory and could use some guidance. What steps should I prioritise to support the school and staff effectively during this period? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Morning Karen! Merry Christmas! 🌲🌲🎉
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Yessss! Well done you!
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Woohoo!
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
A revelation. Too often, cinematic representations kill your idea of a novel, so I approached ‘100 Years of Solitude’ on Netflix with more than just apprehension. This for me is the finest novel ever written. Could it be filmed? Have no fear! I watched episode 1. IT IS REMARKABLE!!!! Wow!! 👍
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Ruth Swailes @ruthswailes.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
People with absolutely no experience of teaching a whole class of under 5s pontificating on how it should be done, writing about it and creating schemes of work they wouldn’t be able to implement. I’ve reached the far side of enough with that stuff.
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Simon Jones @simonjones.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Alan Bennett's diary, 15th December 2020.
There were those in 1914 who believed that war was just what was needed - as a cleanser and a salutary shock. England would be the better for it. As we wait for the result of the final Brexit talks, the heirs of these fools are still with us.
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
If your time is too valuable, school leaders, to waste it on writing a SEF, let me do it for you. I’ll give you a persuasive centrepiece around which to build your inspection preparation, without any extra work for teaching and support staff. Confidence is worth so much!
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
1-1!!! A point and thank you!!
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Now six attackers on!!!
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
What a frustrating game. #lufc so much on top, but a goal down still! Surely this has to change before the end?
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
‘Selective cold calling’ is not cold calling. In the 1980’s/1990s/2000s, it was called ‘no hands up’ and protected the more vulnerable/quieter ones. I had a magic rubber/dice I threw for exactly that purpose. Oddly, it always landed on the pupil I wanted to answer! 😉 Kids were; Sir, what’? 🤷‍♂️.
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
#lufc on the bandit country side of the Pennines today 😂😂. An away win would really set us up for the Christmas schedule. We’re a damn good team. Come on Leeds!!!
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
If your time is too valuable, school leaders, to waste it on writing a SEF, let me do it for you. I’ll give you a persuasive centrepiece around which to build your inspection preparation, without any extra work for teaching and support staff. Confidence is worth so much!
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Leeds beat a very good team here. Well done #lufc. 👏👏👏
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
And suddenly it’s even. We’ve lost the midfield, which we aren’t used to. Then… Oh this time Dan James! At last, after a few misses! 2-1! Come on Leeds!!!
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Oh FGS! Own goal!! 1-1! 😱
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
#Lufc dangerous every time we attack and great to watch. Let’s put this game to bed. So far it’s like a premiership side playing a decent Championship side. Come on Leeds!!! 👍
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
A good performance and back on top, with Sheffield Utd to play West Brom, away, on Sunday. Happy! #lufc
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Paul Garvey @talkforteaching.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Leeds now way on top. Need a third to kill off the game. A super performance over the last 40 minutes, after a slow start. Great stuff to watch. #lufc
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