Andrew Morrish
@AndrewDMorrish
Consultant, author, speaker, coach. Co-founder @Headrest_UK. Former primary headteacher and founder CEO.
Thank you @sheffielduni for a great day. A very proud dad.

For anyone inclined to express their opposition to Amanda Spielman’s peerage, you can follow this link to download a nicely formatted copy of the letter which you can then email to Baroness Deech, chair of the appointments commission. headrestuk.co.uk/blog/dear-secr…
Clearly widespread anger about my story on Amanda Spielman’s nomination for a peerage. Headrest & Heads Roundtable have written a “vehement” letter of opposition for others to co-sign here. headrestuk.co.uk/blog/dear-secr…
Both @Headrest_UK and @HeadsRoundtable have written jointly to the appointments commission making clear our disappointment. A copy has also gone to the PM. Download the letter to send as well. headrestuk.co.uk/blog/dear-secr…
The reported nomination of ex-Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman for the House of Lords is ‘inappropriate’ and ‘insensitive’, @HeadsRoundtable and @Headrest_UK tell the appointments commission tes.com/magazine/news/…
A reminder that as we rarely post on here now, you can find us instead on Bluesky. You’ll then be able to read later today our joint statement with @HeadsRoundtable opposing the peerage of former HMCI Amanda Spielman. There’s a letter for you to download and send as well.
This fantastic thread completely demolishes the hollow numbers behind Ofsted's hubristic defence of the accountability status quo. As Epictetus said; "It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows."
🔍 Ofsted Evaluation of Ofsted’s Own Consultation and Governance Focus Area: Policy Design, Stakeholder Engagement, and Political Neutrality Inspection Framework Applied: Ofsted’s own principles for school judgments A, in part, parody🧵 x.com/Rory_Gribbell/…
It’s long but a heartfelt read. Very clearly laid out & patiently explained. @Headrest_UK are also responding today. As experienced HTs we understand the pain experienced. We take so many calls from distressed heads following Ofsted Inspections & it’s only getting worse!
Yep, obscene says I.
"Obscene". "An insult to every teacher in the country". School leaders fury at my revelation that Amanda Spielman, Ofsted's chief when headteacher Ruth Perry took her own life after a bruising inspection, has been nominated for a peerage by the Tories. theguardian.com/education/2025…
"Inspection should not be about judgement, failure & condemnation, but about a constructive & helpful dialogue." @NAHTnews, 2024. Cited in amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Belief-…, @AndrewDMorrish @Headrest_UK @JohnCattEd
If you're calling someone out on the importance of fact-checking, you should have a firm grasp on the facts yourself. This is completely untrue and reflects Ofsted’s ongoing attempts to reset the narrative around the Caversham Primary inspection…
Strongly echo this. And I’d point out that if people want to refer to this case, it’s worth getting the details right to do right by the seriousness of the issue. The PFD did not make recommendations around grading - overall or not.
With respect to accountability, there is the strong need for "a set of agreed beliefs & principles which ensure governors diligently fulfil their role, both individually & corporately." @AndrewDMorrish & the @Headrest_UK team in amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Belief-… @JohnCattEd
"The @NAHTnews & @EdSupportUK (2024) have published a practical wellbeing toolkit for school leaders called 'How to maintain a healthy mind & culture during periods of challenge'. It includes exercises, tools & advice on how to develop healthy habits to support heads' own.." 1/2
"Former heads Suneta Bagri & Steve Waters run the Teach Well Toolkit (teachwelltoolkit.com). Steve says: 'In my experience of supporting schools to build a culture of mental wellbeing, most schools do care about staff mental health...' " @CultivateETM @teachwellall 1/2
"..costs of increased sickness, absence, burnout, or large numbers leaving the profession, adding to the already heavy burden of recruitment & retention. There has never been a more urgent need to support headteacher health & wellbeing." Cited in: amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Belief-… 2/2
From the devisers of the Headteacher Heart Health Programme @MariaBrosnan & @DrCarlaStanton (2021) "Whilst it is clear that heads are experiencing extreme & sustained pressure, it is critical that they receive the support they need NOW, or there is a real risk & associated.." 1/2