Jon Curtis-Brignell

'Behaviour in schools is not just a school problem. It therefore can’t simply have a school solution': @jon_severs says cross-government action is needed to address a crisis taking its toll on school staff tes.com/magazine/leade…

@FloraSCooper I have this on my office wall, for *those* moments!

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood..." #Roosevelt #ShineOn

Geoff Barton on great English teachers: geoffbarton.co.uk/files/english/…

🚨 Those from upper-middle-class backgrounds, and the privately-educated, are significantly overrepresented in the creative professions in the UK. Our new research uncovers stark inequalities in access to careers in the creative industries, including television, film, and music 🧵

Introducing the Priory School, Lewes, nominated for the Bernice McCabe Award 🏆 The @LewesPriory MFL department has developed a rigorous curriculum, and encouraged joy of language learning outside the classroom. From phonics-focussed teaching to pen-pal programmes and language trips, there is so much to celebrate about languages at Priory School, Lewes! Find out more here: bit.ly/3TZgI4k

@OnCallPaul @prodnose Came here to make sure somebody said this!

@prodnose Clarence Clemons’ sax solo on Jungleland is much longer than 45 seconds and is one of the most perfect solos, in one of the most perfect songs, ever. And that is a hill I will die on!

No rock music solo whether guitar, saxophone, bass or drum should ever, EVER, go on more than 45 seconds at the most. Never heard a record where this dictum was untrue.

@RPUffendell @VerdantBrew Will definitely check them out if I see them. Was enjoying this one by my local brewery this evening - would recommend:

@jon_cb @VerdantBrew Headband is good. In fact, every ale they have done is awesome, but these two here are just incredible!

Two of the very best ales @VerdantBrew have ever done! Thank goodness they don’t do these too often - but when they do, I am first in line! #CraftAle

@missdcox Congratulations! Now what’s the plan?

5 schools 9 headteachers 4 Ofsteds Approx 10,000 students taught 10 tutor groups 24 sets of exam results Many amazing colleagues 24 years in the classroom. I’ve given my heart & soul to teaching. Last day. I’m done. Over and out!

STRB 5.5% award a major surprise (assuming true) as last govt went so hard on affordability. Can't remember pay review bodies diverging so sharply from govt steers on affordability. This is more difficult for new govt than is being recognised. 1/n

Nearly three-quarters of headteachers say they will have to increase class sizes over the next 12 months because of insufficient funding. ASCL survey published today. We call on all political parties to address the funding crisis. #EducationMatters bit.ly/3XhiUqs

@ThomasWPenny @CalebParkin She’s hugely talented, so glad to hear she’s still writing 😊

Just back from a wonderful poetry reading at my children's school. This was one of my daughter's contributions to the evening. I know I will never have the vision to write anything as beautiful as "I will unbutton the sea from the sky..." (Thank you @CalebParkin for guiding her)

The Persistent Problems of School Leadership | Ambition Institute ambition.org.uk/blog/persisten…

Exciting delivery @LewesPriory over the holidays for our new tutor time reading programme, thanks to the generosity and support of the Friends of Priory. Can’t wait to get started!

This is formal but here goes. The family of Sir Tim Brighouse are very sad to announce that Tim died in the John Radcliffe Hospital today after a short illness. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and a towering figure in the word of education. 1/

"We’ve failed to look after our headteachers. We’ve failed to give them anywhere near what they need to do their jobs effectively. We’ve heaped more and more on them regardless. And then we’ve sent in inspectors to pick them apart" Today's @tes briefing⬇️ tes.com/magazine/analy…

Really interesting day at @KLCSchool listening to students’ presentations of their design ideas for the @LewesPriory site. Next steps: choosing our favourite ideas and then finding some funding to make them happen!