Heads' Roundtable

‘A culture of courage’ is exactly what is needed. From ⁦@MoreMorrow⁩ schoolsweek.co.uk/mapping-the-wa…

My latest piece for the @tes as part of a series from @HeadsRoundtable on the joys of headship 🌱

All our thoughts today are with the leaders, staff, students and families of Minehead Middle School. Take care of each other and know support is out there for you if needed.

A week ago we had the privilege of hosting panels and presenting at @EducationFest thanks to @shanermann and team. Huge thanks to all who engaged with us and made it such a special experience.

Here’s genuine inclusion. Here’s what it should and could look like theguardian.com/education/2025…

I definitely don’t say it enough but being part of the @HeadsRoundtable and working with, and being friends with, is such an exceptional privilege that I never take for granted Thank you all involved - you make the difference.

This is EXACTLY what is needed- the jigsaw of community-based care, compassion and excellence is being put back together; showing a government that genuinely gets it and wants to centre excellence and opportunity for all at the heart of policy. 👏👏👏

This is potentially game changing for families. The support they need, used to have, and have missed ….. finally some extra support to alleviate the gaps that schools have been stretched too thin trying to fill. bbc.com/news/articles/…

Lovely day speaking at The Festival of Education as part of @HeadsRoundtable

Great to hear Keziah from @HeadsRoundtable talking with pragmatism and integrity around behaviour and the challenges being faced

For the first time in an educational generation I truly believe we have the opportunity with @bphillipsonMP to move beyond the short-term, to co/construct a better narrative and way of being and to ensure we all- regardless of school badge- serve our vocation and our communities.

Although still taking calls when you need us @RosMcM @moonrakerteach and @kennygfrederick are enjoying themselves on #Shetland with friends and partners. (To be fair we are all technically retired!)

Great to connect with new headteachers at the ASCL New Heads Conference - discussing how to tackle challenges in education to ensure every child can achieve and thrive. @ASCL_UK

Pleasure to be asked to speak and support a new generation of Headteachers - empowered by their sense of purpose and support from colleagues across the system @ASCL_UK to make a difference.

Could the be a new @jamieoliver revolution? ….reviewed by @MoreMorrow

Congratulations to all from our sector receiving honours. It is great to see any and all efforts to restore our profession to a respected and valued pillar in both individual children and families lives but also the significant contribution to our wider collective benefit. 👏👏

Always pleased to see educators recognised- whether class-based, leaders and support colleagues. Rightly showcases the public service and vocation at the heart of education

Interesting piece from @ellencph at @tes with commentary from our co-chairs @BarlowCaroline and Keziah Featherstone

The average female secondary head is paid £5,765 less than her male counterpart each year, according to new government data – with the gender pay gap for this role continuing to grow. @ellencph investigates why here: 🔗 tes.com/magazine/analy…

There is no doubt that pupils’ lives and education success will benefit from the new free school meals policy, says @HeadsRoundtable co-chair Keziah Featherstone tes.com/magazine/analy…