Can anyone help Anon?
Could you recommend any children’s books that offer support and understanding for coping with a parent’s cancer diagnosis and the challenges of chemotherapy?
Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Over the past few years we have followed @RetirementTales with great delight. Here are some of our favourite tweet from Geoff and Margaret.

#whatwouldGeoffdo 

1. '267 dinner'

https://twitter.com/RetirementTales/status/1476955323713863683?s=20

2. 'The Runner'

https://twitter.com/RetirementTales/status/1477906632969531395?s=20

3. 'Hush Puppies'

https://twitter.com/RetirementTales/status/1478105767551115270?s=20

4. 'Tufty'

https://twitter.com/RetirementTales/status/1477582415413583874?s=20

5. Today I taught reception!

https://twitter.com/RetirementTales/status/1480617066193465352?s=20

6. 'A Special School indeed!'

https://twitter.com/RetirementTales/status/1481701504994136070?s=20

7 'Banda'
https://x.com/RetirementTales/status/1478786555380699139?s=20

8. 'In the moment planning'

https://twitter.com/RetirementTales/status/1478066100898344962?s=20

9. 'The Staff Room'

https://x.com/RetirementTales/status/1624812991744036864?s=20

10 'The Education Secretary'

https://x.com/RetirementTales/status/1509243920206680070?s=20

11. 'The Maypole'

https://x.com/RetirementTales/status/1521208463615041537?s=20

12 'Fronted Adverbial'
https://x.com/RetirementTales/status/1508514171490607104?s=20

13. 'Come and Praise'
https://x.com/RetirementTales/status/1579714904638263297?s=20

When we nearly lost them!

https://twitter.com/Headteacherchat/status/1588181365870063616?s=20

One more 'Shakin' Stevens!'
https://x.com/HalilMrT4Real/status/1522849065427476480?s=20

If you love @RetirementTales - go and get their book. It is brilliant.

https://www.focus-education.co.uk/onlinestore/shopping/Geoff-and-Margaret-s-Old-School-Book-of-Retirement-Tales-GMRT.html#SID=30


You can read the unrolled version of this thread here: https://typefully.com/Headteacherchat/ihPzOlt

Geoff and Margaret's Retirement Tales

Twitter Thread: Recap of Last Month's Podcasts 

1. National Read Aloud Challenge with Kim Antoniou
Join Kim Antoniou @FonettiApp as she inspires us to make reading a central part of school life. Dive into tips and strategies for engaging students with the National Read Aloud Challenge. 
🎧 Listen here: https://headteacherchat.com/podcasts/headteacherchat-podcast---national-read-aloud-challenge-xob8

2. Podcast with Nadim from @HappyConfidentC and David Williams from Lydiard Park Academy
Explore the intersection of happiness, confidence, and education with David Williams. Learn practical approaches to fostering a positive school environment. 
Tune in: https://headteacherchat.com/podcasts/a-podcast-with-the-happy-confident-company--park-academies-trust-l0f3s

3. Understanding AI and the Risks It Could Bring to Your School
Rose Luckin and Dina Foster from @Knowldgillusion delve into AI's potential in education and the associated risks. 
🎧 Listen now: https://headteacherchat.com/podcasts/understanding-ai-and-the-risks-it-could-bring-to-your-school-8cbyv

4. Where Does ADHD End and Naughtiness Begin?
Victoria Bagnall from @CiMFoundation addresses the complex topic of ADHD and behaviour in schools. Gain insights into effective strategies for managing and understanding ADHD. 🧠🔍
🎧 Find out more: https://headteacherchat.com/podcasts/headteacherchat-podcast---where-does-adhd-end-and-naughtiness-begin-with-victoria-bagnall-from-connections-in-mind-jtapx

Don't miss out on these insightful discussions! Follow us for more updates and educational content. 🎓📢 #EdChat #SchoolLeadership #EducationInnovation

Recap of Last Month's Podcasts

Welcome to #SaturdayEduChat

How can we reform education to make it more supportive and less stressful for school leaders?

@RetirementTales 
@PaulGarvey4
@HeadSurrey
@chrisdysonHT
@smithsmm
@CensoredHead
@secretHT1

@AshidAli786
@ottleyoconnor
@anoara_a
@HappyHead74 
@Strickomaster
@AmyBills_Edu
@CSEL_STOC 
@kateowbridge
@simonkidwell
@dave_mcpartlin
@samhunterHT

 

Reforming Ofsted Inspections: Creating Supportive Environments for Educators

1/8 🧵👇 This week in the education world, I came across some exceptional threads and blogs that are worth sharing. I've handpicked my top 5 for you, covering a range of topics from teacher recruitment to habit formation. Let's explore! #EduTwitter #Education

2/8 First up, @MrHtheteacher 'Changes we made to teacher recruitment this year:'


https://x.com/MrHtheteacher/status/1776910612565508439

3/8 Matthew Evans @head_teach Empowering School Leaders: Strategies for Overcoming the Monster (Part 1)

https://twitter.com/theliteracytree/status/1661763874457042945?s=20

https://x.com/head_teach/status/1780103446651084856

4/8 @JasmineNorden "funding"

https://x.com/jasminenorden/status/1782016682447253516

5/8 Dr Haili Hughes @HughesHaili  'Retention" 

https://x.com/HughesHaili/status/1787778199067206113

6/8 Then, @dave_mcpartlin  - 'OFSTED'

https://x.com/dave_mcpartlin/status/1792576579295465517


@strickomaster A few thoughts on generating a positive school culture…

https://x.com/Strickomaster/status/1794829770213233118

8/8 Let's keep the conversation going! Do you have any other insightful threads/blogs on education? Share below, I'd love to read. 🧵👇#EduTwitter #Education #ShareYourThoughts

A Week in Education: 5 Must-Read Threads and Blogs

I have listened to lots of Podcasts over the last couple of years.

Here are ten of my favourites.

10 podcasts to listen to:

Catherine Hulme  
@EdgeSchools talking to
@WeLeadWellPodc1 about how to lead differently.
https://maguirevvm.podbean.com/e/catherine-hulme-from-potential-to-performance-transforming-outcomes-in-schools-through-coaching/

Gulwali Passarlay @GulwaliP - The Teachers On My Journey As A Child Refugee talking to @Helen_MaryG
of @ZenEducate
 
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s2-ep-3-the-teachers-on-my-journey-as-a-child/id1549665332?i=1000539185596

Phil Naylor @naylorsnatter Naylor's Natter Podcast 'The Power of Teams' with Sam Crome @Mr_Crome
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/naylors-natter-podcast-just-talking-to-teachers/id1448601060?i=1000628133490

@Teachstand9 with Rachel Johnson @RachelPiXL
https://open.spotify.com/show/4x1anZqHFkrnzOf78iDtqg

Dynamics Deputies @Dynamicdeps You Are Human 
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/you-are-human/id1449384975?i=1000608235742

Becoming Educated 
@Dnleslie
Stepping In To Senior Leadership
@TeamTait https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/becoming-educated/id1493757771?i=1000516744410



Primary Education Voices podcast 
@Primeduvoices with @chrisdysonHT
primaryeducationvoices.wordpress.com


ERRR Podcast @ollie_lovell
Rachel Macfarlane
@RMacfarlaneEdu On Knowledge, Learning Power and Character
https://www.ollielovell.com/errr/rachelmacfarlane/

@Kieran_M_Ed Thinking Deeply about Primary Education - Small Schools: Leadership, Curriculum and Pedagogy Aimee Tinkler @aimeetinkler
https://www.audible.co.uk/podcast/Small-Schools-Leadership-Curriculum-and-Pedagogy/B0CVDPDWGC?ref=a_podcast_T_c1_lAsin_1_6

@OneEducation Rethinking Education: Exploring Leadership Issues in Education Rachel Foster @RachelFosterOE
and Jo Gray @Jograyeducation are joined by Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell, National President of the National Association of Head Teachers, (NAHT) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spotify1-ed/episodes/One-Education-Rethinking-Education--Exploring-Leadership-Issues-in-Education-e2gu2q7 

A bonus one to add to the collection:
HeadteacherChat Insight Podcast - Moderating English with @HeyPobble https://headteacherchat.com/podcasts/headteacherchat-insight-podcast---moderating-english-with-pobble-x8ilr 

Top 10 Podcasts to Listen to Now

Here are some interview questions

Headteacher Interview Template

#schoolleadership #interviews

https://headteacherchat.com/resources/interview-evaluation-template-for-headteacher-role

Sample Interview Questions for a DSL https://headteacherchat.com/blogs/interview-questions-for-a-dsl-role-z3db2

Interviewing Potential Pastoral Leaders
https://headteacherchat.com/blogs/interviews-questions-pastoral-leader-q01hn

Class Teacher Interview Evaluation Template
https://headteacherchat.com/resources/class-teacher-interview-evaluation-template

SENCO Interview Evaluation Template
https://headteacherchat.com/resources/senco-interview-evaluation-template

Sample Headteacher Interview Questions
https://headteacherchat.com/resources/sample-headteacher-interview-questions-e942s

Lots more resources can be found In our School Leader Shop
https://www.schoolleaders.shop

Interview Questions for Education Professionals

Most popular blogs in the last month from HeadteacherChat

1. Interview Questions for a Deputy Headteacher
https://headteacherchat.com/blogs/interview-questions-for-a-deputy-headteacher-zvxoy

2. Interviews Questions: Pastoral Leader
https://headteacherchat.com/blogs/interviews-questions-pastoral-leader-q01hn

3. The First 30 Days for a New Headteacher
https://headteacherchat.com/blogs/the-first-30-days-for-a-new-headteacher-nistm

4. No Subject Deep Dives in Ungraded Ofsted Inspections: A Shift in Focus for School Leadership
https://headteacherchat.com/blogs/no-subject-deep-dives-in-ungraded-ofsted-inspections-a-shift-in-focus-for-school-leadership-qgqu2

5. Managing Staff Leave Requests
https://headteacherchat.com/blogs/managing-staff-leave-requests-lgxnh

6. When difficult situations escalate
https://headteacherchat.com/blogs/when-difficult-situations-escalate-rnphp


7. Recruiting a Headteacher: A Comprehensive Guide
https://headteacherchat.com/blogs/recruiting-a-headteacher-a-comprehensive-guide-vqeaw


You can find more blogs at https://headteacherchat.com/blogs.

HeadteacherChat's Top Blogs This Month

2. Interview Questions for a Deputy Headteacher
https://headteacherchat.com/blogs/interview-questions-for-a-deputy-headteacher-zvxoy

🌟 Top  @headteacherchat Twitter Spaces last month 🌟

What is new from the OFSTED’s School Inspection Handbook
🔗: Link https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1OyJAWnRRvnKb?s=20

How to make marking more effective and time efficient @teacherffb
🔗: Link https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1ZkKzjlNOzWKv?s=20

Decoding behaviour and meeting needs with @PAGSProfile
🔗: Link https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1rmGPMwRggDJN?s=20

🎯 Keeping track of Pupil Progress with @LessonUp

🔗: Link https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1rmGPMpLrVgJN?s=20

#TwitterSpaces #EducationTrends  🚀