Catherine Walmsley

All set for our Flourishing Leaders conference tomorrow! Can’t wait to see you there 🌳💚

@LyftaEd Lovely evening with @LyftaEd - thank you. Lovely food, great discussion and such an important topic 🌳💚

This week we had the opportunity to sit down with education leaders in the North West for two evenings of inspiring discussion over a shared meal. Together, we explored how we can nurture a generation of curious, compassionate, and critical thinkers in our schools - a challenge that is becoming more and more urgent in the current climate of increasing misinformation and polarisation. The conversation was insightful, enriching and important. Thank you for being part of the events and sharing your thoughts and reflections @MannyBotwe, @ellenwalton16, Stephen Gabriel, Natasha Sandland, @HelenHinde3, @MrParry6, Emma Stewart, Dan Thomas, @Pupilspremium, @catwalmsley, Mark Moorhouse, Sarah Knipe, and Lyfta colleagues @SerdarFerit, @LeahLyfta, Rahul Karavadra and @schmodt. If you are a trust or school leader interested in being part of this vital conversation, we are hosting a series of roundtable dinners as well as virtual events throughout the year. If you know trust or school leaders who should be part of the conversation, feel free to share! Find out more at hubs.la/Q03bMTRh0

Our NPQs are open for Cohort 8, starting Spring 2025. For more information and to make your application, click here! nse.org.uk/npq

New year, new (old) name! 💙👇🏼

Do you want to join our team? We're hiring a new Programme Officer. Check out the details via the link below, and apply by January 20th. pathways.churchofengland.org/en/jobs/progra…

We need a new Programme Officer in Growing Faith! I need someone competent - I can't even get the link to post. You'll have to check it out on Church of England Pathways. Deadline Jan 20th noon. (Exit, muttering ineptly to self.)

We're working hard to get the finishing touches ready for the 2025 National Conference and YES, the supersized pastries are back for another year! Grab your tickets today and enjoy not only exceptional pastries but also amazing speakers! ow.ly/zlVS50Usspj

Last few tickets available now - get them booked by Friday 20th! 🙌 👇👇👇

Thrilled to share that my friend and Deputy Chair of @TrustCPDLeads @DrChrisWB 's book Leadership Launchpads is now available! 📘 A must-have for school leaders, it’s packed with infographics and actionable research to inspire and navigate the challenges of leadership.

@Ripley_Music @TheBplTower Wow! 💙 Well done! 👏🏼

We were incredibly honoured to have been approached to provide the musical accompaniment for tonight's 'Together at Christmas' Carol Service held @TheBplTower The pupils performed brilliantly, and each received a letter from HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales.

Inspirational day launching our new Flourishing Leaders Programmes with trust leaders, diocese leaders, FE colleges & sector partners! 🙌 Huge thanks to all for coming to pioneer & to @pri_head @KathrynMorgan_2 @care2leadschool & the whole @CofE_EduLead team for leading! 🌳 🙏

Schools and trusts need to be empowered to deliver professional development and the Early Career Framework in a local, contextual way, argues Sam Gibbs of @Trust_GMET tes.com/magazine/teach…

@EducationBW @combe_down @mrawolfe @lucybmoore @stephen_beamond @CofE_Education @CofE_EduLead Love this! Can’t wait to see the pics of the secret garden when the bulbs grow in the spring 💚🌳

Exciting developments @combe_down as part of FLOURISH. You can read more here: bathandwells.org.uk/news/new-flour… @mrawolfe @lucybmoore @catwalmsley @stephen_beamond @CofE_Education @CofE_EduLead

Great conference, inspiring speakers, impressive merch haul and enjoyed connecting with new colleagues and friends 🌳💚 #flourish

@Sam_LGibbs Good plan Sam. So lovely to meet you this week! 🌳💚

@RipleySport @ripleystthomas @PearsonCp Ooo well done Mrs P 🩷

A massive congratulations to Mrs Pearson who has been appointed as the Principal Moderator for EAPI’s for OCR Physical Education - a huge achievement!! Well done Mrs P 🎉🎉 @ripleystthomas @PearsonCp

@rogersjanna1 @CSTvoice @mrawolfe @StAlbansDMAT @CofE_Education @CofE_EduLead @MusharafAsghar @unleashing_me @LeoraCruddas @ForumStrategyUK @ClaireLJustin @DioceseofEly @mansheadacademy @UrsulaTaylorSch @MsMcGivern @mrRteaching @LorraineHughe20 Lovely to meet you Anna 🌳

On the eve of the @CSTvoice conference, it was an honour to attend the @mrawolfe session on Flourishing Together. The gift of seeds to grow & plant together was special & such a positive message. @StAlbansDMAT @CofE_Education @CofE_EduLead @MusharafAsghar @unleashing_me

@d_a_ellison @CofE_EduLead @mrawolfe Love this 🌳💚

Was great to join the @CofE_EduLead Flourishing Trusts Network drinks reception the other evening to hear about the Flourishing Together document. We’ve got big plans for our mugs and bulbs @mrawolfe!

Inspirational wisdom and hope-filled vision for (re-)building the education system together from @LeoraCruddas this morning 🙌 ‘Belonging is the foundation for re-building the social contract’🙏 So proud to partner with @CSTvoice on ‘Flourishing Together’ for the coming years