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Talking Heads Supervision LTD

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Talking Heads mission is to support children, young people and adults with care and support needs by offering supervision and supervision training to those who shape their lives. We are the leading provider of supervision in education.

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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
I’m so impressed with the quality of discussions in podcasts now about supervision in education. It shows how fast the topic is developing
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Talking Heads Supervision LTD @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
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EP: 88 Kindness Leads to Burnout
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r... What a wonderful podcast thinking about the importance of supervision in schools . Kemi gave an articulate account of needing to be culturally aware. Kemi is greatly appreciated as both an associate and trainer with @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social
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Reflection in Education with Kemi Omijeh
Podcast Episode · In This Together · 29 May · 41min
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Excitedly looking forward to this. It is pleasing how far the conversation has come in thinking about how to promote supervision in schools as part of ensuring children flourish.
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Talking Heads Supervision LTD @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
`IRCT Best Practice Forum: Shaping the future of supervision in education Date: 12 jun • 10:00 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/irct-best-...
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`IRCT Best Practice Forum: Shaping the future of supervision in education
Perspectives from those beginning to introduce supervision in educational settings, to organisations with long-established, embedded models.
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
This month in school is all about celebrating this academic year while simultaneously preparing for the next. If you have valued #Supervision and are ready to train as a supervisor in school take a look at these courses @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social talkingheadssupervision.co.uk/supervision-...
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Supervision Training - Talking Heads Supervision
The Talking Heads’ model of supervision training in education settings is known as the Integrated Model of Supervision in Schools (IMS(S)). This relational, developmental, restorative approach has bee...
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Talking Heads Supervision LTD @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
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How to Build a Meaningful Mental Health Curriculum - Virtual Book Launch
Join us to celebrate the publication of Amy Sayer's new book.
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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
I'm running this pay what you can webinar next week. Explore a different way of thinking about behaviour. Very grateful for any shares. Thank you! ⬇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985807984...
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The Ultimate Guide to Self-Regulation - Webinar with Sue Cowley
Sue Cowley explains how self-regulation works and gives a range of practical strategies for supporting learners with regulating behaviour
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HeadteacherChat @headteacherchat.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Wednesday's Quote: 'Leadership is about protecting your staff from nonsense, about creating a culture where teaching and learning can take place about allowing the halcyon dream to flourish' Sam Strickland
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Great to hear Sue. I am exhausted and also exhilarated by the last 2 days training senior leaders in supervision in person in Leamington Spa. The commitment, passion and humour delegates brought to the 2 days made it so special. Like you I feel grateful. @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social
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Talking Heads Supervision LTD @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
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Ethical Accountability & Moral Purpose – Safeguarding The Safeguarder’s
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
www.tickettailor.com/events/talki... Ever wanted to know more about supervision in schools and work in South west England or South Wales @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social is co-hosting an information afternoon. Please share with your networks @julesdaulby.bsky.social @moremorrow.bsky.social
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Buy tickets – What is Supervision in Education? – Bristol Central Quaker Meeting House
What is Supervision in Education? – Bristol Central Quaker Meeting House, Fri 19 Jun 2026 - An afternoon for educators curious about supervision from across Southwest England and South Wales Following...
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I’m Penny and have been offering #Supervision to DSLs and headteachers since 2015. Proudly associated with @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social as the lead associate for training supervisors in schools. Passionate about safeguarding children and staff wellbeing going together. A registered social worker
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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
A brilliant session @ascl-uk.bsky.social on supervision for school leaders! @uofgheadship.bsky.social @seralisen.bsky.social @kingsparksec.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/school...
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#sls #supervision #rona #archer #whitepapee #manifesto #sls #ascl2026 | School Leaders Scotland
Our #SLS President Kirsty Ayed and PL and Policy Officer Alison Mitchell attended a fabulous workshop on “The Role of #Supervision in the Future of Education” led by Lisa Lea-Weston, Founder and Direc...
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Fantastic to hear this Lisa. It really helps to have a conversation between supervisors and supervisees about what supervision is and how it benefits the supervisee. For those who missed Lisa in person she has done a great podcast youtu.be/9OGQsOQ6plo?...
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#3 in conversation with Lisa Lea-Weston: how embedding supervision facilitates wonderful work
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
If you are properly curious about what is #Supervision and how could it work in schools to support staff, promote everyone’s wellbeing and safeguard children, this is a lovely listen. #EduSky @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
open.spotify.com/episode/0DHt... If you have ever had any curiosity about what difference #Supervision makes to a school leader, this episode of Being the Head answers some of the questions. @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social and I have been thrilled doing this work alongside Corine. #EduSky
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Episode 34 The Power of Reflective Supervision in Education
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson announces a new Key Stage 3 Alliance aimed at sharing best practice for teaching students in the early years of secondary #ASCL2026
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Phillipson launches KS3 commission
The Key Stage 3 Alliance will form part of the government’s universal RISE school improvement offer, education secretary tells ASCL annual conference
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Talking Heads Supervision LTD @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Thanks to the lovely group that came to mine and Rona Archers conversation about why #supervision has to be part of moving forward together. We talked about impact of regular robust supervision for senior leaders. How it safeguards their wellbeing as well as supporting their role in SG. #ASCL2026
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
If you aren’t lucky enough to be able to meet Lisa in person she spoke in this interesting podcast released this week youtu.be/9OGQsOQ6plo?...
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#3 in conversation with Lisa Lea-Weston: how embedding supervision facilitates wonderful work
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Simultaneously acknowledging most people working in education still don’t have the space and permission to have a professional conversation about their work, it’s impact on them and opportunity to reflect and learn about their workload. #Supervision
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Noticing how far #Supervision has come as a topic of conversation in #Education in that it is increasingly on the education conference timetable, and encouraging anyone who is at the #ASCL conference to go to listen to @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
youtu.be/29iF7okCe8k?... Here I am talking about #Supervision (you’d never guess) at last year’s event. @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social Enjoyed and will be back (although not on a stall) still willing to talk all things supervision and the difference it makes in schools #EduSky
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Talking Heads Exhibit at FOE25: Wellbeing & Safeguarding Support for School Leadership
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Hi #FFBWednesday I’m Penny and working extensively across a range of schools providing #Supervision and also delivering supervision training so schools can expand the reach of supervision. Also very proudly associated with @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Wondering whether there are headteachers and senior leaders in your networks who may be interested in this @moremorrow.bsky.social @edfinch.bsky.social @suecowley.bsky.social @ruthswailes.bsky.social @happyheadteacher.bsky.social #EduSky
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Talking Heads Supervision LTD @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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A retreat for head teachers and senior leaders: Time and space to find yourself again
A restorative, high-level retreat for those who carry the weight of leadership every day.
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Thanks Sean. This is such an important message - there are a range of hidden barriers in making books accessible. Enjoying stories and story making is so pivotal to being curious and humane. @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social @itsmotherswork.bsky.social you will both like this too!
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The plan to give all teachers SEND training can’t ‘undo environments that continue to overwhelm, exclude and destabilise the very children they are meant to support’, writes Thomas Keaney, making the case for therapeutic education
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SEND training alone won’t work – we need therapeutic education
The government’s announcement about training all teachers in SEND is welcome, but learning environments need to change to deliver inclusion, argues Dr Thomas Keaney
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National Association of Special Schools (NASS) @nasschools.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
We are deeply disappointed to see media leaks this morning suggesting that the Government intends to impose a price cap on special school fees as part of the forthcoming Schools White Paper and SEND reforms. ⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Pupils' SEND support to be reviewed after primary, leaked plans suggest
Leaks suggest plans for a complete redesign of special educational needs and disabilities support in schools.
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Delighted with how well the training is being received. The ‘setting the scene’ course I delivered yesterday received 5* (out of 5*). Take a look at the website if you work in #Schools and want to know more about #Supervision #EduSky and please ask Lisa and me any questions you have.
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Talking Heads Supervision LTD @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Fantastic that the 4hr "Setting the Scene" workshop with @supervisionmatters.bsky.social was so well received yesterday. Thinking about how to embed supervision in your setting? Across your MAT? We have over 7 years experience of doing this. It's complex but utterly fantastic for staff/children/YP
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Talking Heads Supervision LTD @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
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Supervision Training - Talking Heads Supervision
Why is supervision training important in schools? Supervision can make a real difference to the wellbeing of staff, pupils and families.
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Talking Heads Supervision LTD @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
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What is a Culture of Safeguarding? - Wellington College
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Talking Heads Supervision LTD @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
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QE Insights - Twinkl
Stay up-to-date with changes and events in primary education using our handy news feed. Includes articles from trusted sources about the web.
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
The call for supervision in schools is getting louder! @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social talkingheadssupervision.co.uk
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Talking Heads Supervision
Talking Heads Supervision is the largest social enterprise delivering supervision in Education, Health, and Not for Profit sectors.
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
This podcast remains one of my favourites in explaining how #Supervision supports #Safeguarding in #Schools. How simply finding an hour’s thinking space , 3 times a term, restores school leaders to their sense of purpose and helps them feel reenergised and heard. @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Your latest book Lisa- I did start with @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social chapter at the back given my strong association with supervision, may be unsurprisingly. I like the way you have laid it out and am looking forward to reading the rest of it.
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Talking Heads Supervision LTD @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
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Coaching, Counselling and Supervision in Education: What’s the Difference? - Talking Heads Supervision
In today’s educational landscape, supporting staff supporting children has never been more important. Recognising the importance of the relational connection
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Worth a read - @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social certainly been aware of just how much heads carry from keeping the water turned on to keeping distressed children in school.
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Agree- the policy ramifications from abandoning thinking about every child between 2010 and 2024 are stark. Definitely recommended reading for those in education @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social @suecowley.bsky.social @deputygrocott.bsky.social @moremorrow.bsky.social
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Day offering supervision to heads and other school leaders. Management meeting with @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social and finishing off playing badminton. My badminton evening is a weekly highlight and has been for most of my life, always fun and laughter.
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
There has also been a growing interest in supervision for safeguarding - Lisa from @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social gave a fantastic account of supervision for DSLs and school leaders in this podcast 3/6 open.spotify.com/episode/0K5s...
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Safeguarding the Safeguarders, the power of Supervision Episode 18
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Both training courses have attracted 5* (out of 5*) as being courses meeting the needs of participants to develop skills and knowledge about supervision. @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social 6/6
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Have you seen Pavilion publishing are offering 30% off until December 5th? As one of their authors be a shame to miss it. The guide I have co-written to using supervision in schools genuinely does come recommended @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social pavpub.com/educational-...
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Using Supervision in Schools: A Guide to Building Safe Cultures and Providing Emotional Support in a Range of Education Settings, 2nd Edition
Packed with up-to-date examples from real-life schools, this is an invaluable guide to how supervision can help teachers and other staff to feel safe, happy and challenged in their work, and to more e...
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Talking Heads Supervision LTD @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Foundation Course – Learning to Be a Supervisor in an Educational Setting Our next Foundation Course taking place on 22nd & 23rd January 2026 💷 £700 + VAT per person This course is designed for educators who want to develop their skills as supervisors within their own setting. buff.ly/vtDZb9x
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
I have loved running this course and am looking forward to this next one. Great feedback too. The progress towards offering supervision more widely in education is really encouraging.
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Talking Heads Supervision LTD @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Foundation Course – Learning to Be a Supervisor in an Educational Setting Our next Foundation Course taking place on 22nd & 23rd January 2026 💷 £700 + VAT per person This course is designed for educators who want to develop their skills as supervisors within their own setting. buff.ly/vtDZb9x
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Penny Sturt @supervisionmatters.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Having a strategic day with @talkingheadsoak.bsky.social looking at how to move our 50 associates forward in providing #Supervision in education settings. And a celebratory meal this evening acknowledging how far we have already come. Happy Mondays
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