Ian Armstrong

GCSE results don’t define you. For some, it’s top grades. For others, one GCSE or achievements that don’t come on paper at all. Every step forward matters. Be proud of what you’ve achieved, today is about more than grades. 💛 #GCSEResultsDay

@AnnMW14 @ShawEduTrust Thank you. Yes I have been lucky to given the chance to work centrally this year and really enjoyed working across schools and wider impact, so really pleased I now get the chance to do this fully. Ah wow, why the change? I can see how it can easily be missed though!

@MrIDEArmstrong @ShawEduTrust So pleased for you Ian, sounds like a really meaty role with the potential for widespread impact. I am moving out of my central role and returning to headship September. Looking forward to it x

Thrilled to be taking on the role of Deputy National Director of Specials with @ShawEduTrust from September! Grateful for the chance to keep learning, contributing, and supporting amazing work across the specials sector (and beyond!). Let’s go! 🚀 #NewRole #SEND #SET

Excited to lead a webinar next week on Sustainable School Improvement with We’ll explore how we used the EEF’s Implementation Guide + agile sprints to drive lasting change. Join us: researchschool.org.uk/derby/event/we… #Education #SchoolImprovement #EEF #Agile #Implementation #EdLeadership

Had a great week with family, recharging and making memories. Now, time for the summer term! 🌞 Schools reflect and plan for the year ahead. With longer days and sunshine, it's the perfect time to reset. Wishing everyone a productive summer term! 💪

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Exciting to see @BBCDerby covering the Ivy House Express! 🚂 A fantastic story of local innovation and community spirit. @ShawEduTrust @IvyHouseSchool #IvyHouseExpress #BBCDerby #LocalNews #Innovation

✨ All Aboard the Ivy House Express! 🚂📚✨ Our historic 1974 Derby-built train carriage is now a magical library at Ivy House School! At the grand opening, we even met people who worked on it years ago! Huge thanks to @SiddiquiEdu & @ianmorgan for supporting us! 🚂

🚂 The Ivy House Express has arrived! 🚂 Built in Derby in 1974, this carriage spent decades travelling the UK—now, it’s a magical library for the students of @IvyHouseSchool! From tracks to turning pages, this space brings reading to life.🙌 @ShawEduTrust #IvyHouseExpress

Great to hear from inspiring speakers on culture change & turning around businesses at our Level 7 Senior Leadership Apprenticeship day! 🚀 Also explored managing diversity—policies vs. reality, inclusion challenges & the impact of leadership on workplace culture. #Leadership

Primark launches clothing range designed for people with disabilities “Features include magnetic zips for easy fastening; hidden access points for medical equipment; & cropped cut jumpers to fit better on seated wearers.” theguardian.com/fashion/2025/j… #disabilities #equality #SEND

I had a great time on the @DerbyRS_Wyndham podcast! Big thanks to @danmillward90 for the chat about all things @EducEndowFoundn and how we use their guidance to support implementation at @IvyHouseSchool. 🎙️

@MrsMakaton Haha I definitely agree! Thank you! I hope you had an amazing birthday as well 🎁🎉🎊🎂

All the best people are born in January. The very best are born on the 27th! Happy joint Birthday @MrIDEArmstrong Have a great day and hope it involves plenty of cake 🎂 #januarybirthday

SEN United would like to wish @MrIDEArmstrong happy birthday. Have a great day 🎂🎈🎉🥳

Had the joy of hearing @SamConniff, author of Be More Pirate, on leadership, creativity, and rewriting the rules 🌊🏴‍☠️ Takeaways: ⚓ Break outdated norms for meaningful change. ⚓ Fear holds us back—face it to act. ⚓ Pirates = permission to innovate. What rules will you rewrite?

🚂📚 Excited to officially unveil our Train Carriage Library! What started as a mad idea—and a bit of a joke—quickly turned into a logistical challenge and has now become an incredible reality. Here's to dreaming big and making it happen! 🙌 @ShawEduTrust

I have opened a Bluesky account . You can find me at @mridearmstrong.bsky.social

@MrsMakaton @AngliaRuskin @MrGeorgeTurner Congratulations, what a fantastic achievement 🎓!

@AngliaRuskin thank you for a truly inspiring graduation. Class of 2024 - over and out! Thank you to @MrIDEArmstrong & @MrGeorgeTurner for giving me support and encouragement to complete my masters 🩷 #graduation #mastersdegree

Why does Lego Mona Lisa look so much like @jimmycarr?