Primary Headteacher

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This week, thousands of resident doctors have been turned away from NHS jobs – as we warned the Government they would be. We are calling on NHS England to urgently address this situation. The specialty recruitment process is not fit for purpose & must be fixed once and for all.

Had a lovely few weeks resting and recovering after a challenging year. Feel ready to start a bit of work today.

A little bit about why I’ve been away. It’s been a tough year, but I’ve made it through. secretheadteacher.org/2025/08/01/men…

@DavidNautilus1 Moving teachers into a different year group (at their request) so their child doesn’t get the teacher they want in September.

So we’re in agreement that heatwaves, rain and nuts are all the fault of the headteacher. Anything else?

📒 Barak Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction offers 10 evidence-based strategies that all teachers should know based on key research from cognitive science and research on master teachers. This poster outlines the lot! 👊 REPOST and grab a free HQ copy here: jamieleeclark.com/graphics

Not to take away from those with honours in any way, but I’m just going to shout out all those who show services to education day in day out & never get recognised for it All my staff for one, lots of heads I know for two, & esp all those 1:1 TAs working with the most vulnerable

It's now June, so I am giving away my monthly class set of a book from my bookshop @ANewChapterBks. Simply retweet to win, and please bear me in mind when buying books! anewchapterbooksonline@gmail.com

A few days delayed, but it's April, a new month, which means it’s time for me to give away a class set of novels via my book shop @ANewChapterBks. For a chance to win, simply retweet this lil tweet.

Ofsted finally arrived this week after a long wait. My first inspection as head. Sundays are going to be so different from now on. Looking forward to enjoying the spring sunshine ☀️ 😊

Fan girling over the WRITING Rope right now 🤯 Provides such a great connection to the Reading Rope! @ReadingLeagueKS

To the wonderful women in my world ❤️

It’s March, a new month, which means it’s time for me to give away a class set of novels via my book shop @ANewChapterBks. For a chance to win, simply retweet this lil tweet.

I’ve had a lot of DMs so I’m going to do a quick competition. If you’d like a copy of my latest book. Little Guide for Teachers: SEND in Schools then please RT this post. (Follow me if you’re not!) And feel free to tag anybody else in it too! Bit.ly/amjadalibook

Do join us in March for our #RfP Choice and Voice conference in Doncaster! 📚✨ Keynotes from @sufiyaahmed & @teresacremin, inspiring workshops, bookshops, and networking with dedicated RfP community members! 💙 Tickets only £45! We'd love to see you! 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/reading-for-…

Adaptive teaching = high quality teaching Often good teachers don’t realise what they are actually doing to adapt to learners’ needs; it’s done on autopilot. Breaking down the granular detail of practice&being able to verbalise WHY it works for each learner is so valuable.

It's half term, which means I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away. Simply *retweet* this tweet for your chance to win. I will choose a winner at random this Saturday (22nd February).

Remember, everyone is tired. So, focus on building relationships and be the reason someone smiles. Everyone is doing an amazing job. Remind yourself that they did the best they could today, and that is good enough. Thank you!