Chris Kirk

In our final blog for Autumn 2022 #schooltrustcentralservices we address the 'shared services frustration equation' and conclude with the key steps to take to unlock individual passion and create supportive central services. cjkassociates.co/blank-8/8-the-…

This is really excellent feedback to have from West Sussex County Council, well done to all @Bromcom ! Loving a Census is a tough challenge :-)

“Thanks to @Bromcom MIS, this was, from the Local Authority perspective, the best October census experience I’ve ever had (I’ve done this for 10 years) and we are loving it! This is due to the close working relationships between Schools, @Bromcom and the Local Authority.”

Looking forward to sharing our research Tom, and to learning about the changes you have made at @EducationEACT and from @graham_feek @GreenwoodAcad . Hope people can come join us in ICC Hall 11a at 2.35 @CSTvoice #belonging

"Successful change to school trust operating models" Our new report is available to @CSTvoice members here bit.ly/3LtK8Dl. We'll discuss it with @TomCampbell111 and @graham_feek at CSTAC2023. Report highlights for CST non-members here bit.ly/3PoQJQV

@nickymurdochMBE @isueliburd @InclusiveAwards @alisonKayBrown @NHSArmedForces @Cobseo @T0M_F0X @davidhopalong @JohnnyMercerUK @VeteransGovUK @LGBTVetReview Congratulations Nicky, and very well deserved ! x

On this day in 1915, the wonderful All-Night Vigil by Rachmaninov was first performed. And on Saturday evening in Odiham we are performing it for you! 🎶 A few tickets are still available here ticketsource.co.uk/luminosa-music

Our rehearsal this week was led by the wonderful Jonny! Here’s a little taster of our tenors and basses practising their Rachmaninov part 🎶 Want to hear more? Book your tickets via TicketSource: ticketsource.co.uk/luminosa-music Sponsored by @hattingleywines Supporting @FountainCentre

Four weeks to go until our concert! It’s going to be truly magical - get your tickets here ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select… or via the QR code on our posters or from a member - demonstration below! See you soon 🎶😊🎶🍷🎶

Playing with GPT3 AI for the first time. It recommends a 10-15% increase for starting teacher pay (GTP3's answers to my q's are in green below). Let's do it! :-)

"It’s essential we listen to people who will be using the service!" A framework for introducing central services into a school group. cjkassociates.co/blank-8/7-maki… Thanks to many colleagues inc. @MoreMorrow @RowenaHackwood @TomCampbell @CSTvoice for the life lessons that shaped this

@luminosamusic @farnhammaltings Caption competition: “Watch me for phrase ending please..”

It’s concert weekend! We are v excited to be singing Brahms’ Requiem for you at @farnhammaltings on Sunday at 1800 - still time to get tix! We’re resting our voices now but we’ve been working hard to make this a great performance - some of us have had very strict supervision!

That moment when you paste in new source data and your spreadsheet reacts like a pampered football striker 😂😱

cjkassociates.co/blank-8/6-a-st… Part 6 of CJK Associates Autumn 2022 blog series #schooltrustcentralservices explains how design principles provide a 'star to steer by' when you make crucial decisions about your school group's services.

@luminosamusic @JoeChalmers_ @farnhammaltings Umm @luminosamusic that's 27th November I think ! Will be amazing to sing with @JoeChalmers_ , with or without the hat :-)

We’re also super excited that @JoeChalmers_ will be joining us to sing the baritone solos in #brahmsrequiem on 29th Nov at @farnhammaltings 😃🎶 We can’t promise he’ll be wearing this lovely hat 🌸🌼🌸 but we just know he’s going to be amazing! More: joechalmers.co.uk/bio

In this week's blog in our #schooltrustcentralservices series: an operating model and tips on how to review it. Draws on wisdom from @RowenaHackwood @alex_crossman @MoreMorrow @TomCampbell111 @CSTvoice @Ambition_Inst + too many others for twitter length! cjkassociates.co/blank-8/5-to-s…

@LeoraCruddas Congratulation Leora, amazing work

Proud to receive my CBE today at Windsor Castle. I want to pay tribute to all colleagues in schools and trusts who enacted such incredible duty of care during the pandemic - and continue to do so. It is such a privilege to work in education.

Evolution and revolution : inflexion points in the growth of school groups. Part 4 of our Autumn blog on central services in school groups is out now! #growth #school #leadership #multiacademytrusts #operationalexcellence cjkassociates.co/blank-8/5-evol…

Our second pianist on 27th Nov is…Adam Blosse! Catch him on insta (adamblosse) - as you can see he’s certainly dramatic enough for #brahmsrequiem!

@TomCampbell111 @EducationEACT Great work all at EACT !