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Not everyday your maths lesson comes with the sight of a herd of deer running across the school field.

Great to have @bbcbitesize in school to talk to our students. I was not expecting to say the words 'welcome to the BBC' when I got to work today.

Science morning with the kids. Coloured salt water solution and now await the crystals. Testing the patience of small people!

First 3 pumpkins done for the year. Big one tomorrow.

Day out in London (again) for the @ASCL Autumn Data Leader Conference.

@vewhitcombe Thanks Vanessa. I will be interested in how you find Arbor. Was reading quite a bit about it yesterday.

Looking for advice on a good data package for secondary schools. I have previously worked with Go4Schools but interested in what people would recommend?

@WhistleblowingT Huge focus on positive learning behaviors. Ideally all should be 'good' learners by year 10. Also never a bad thing with any year to flag what is happening in higher years. Point out when year 10 and 11 have exams it will be them soon enough.

BOOK GIVEAWAY I have a set of @WALKTHRUs_5 books (thanks @teacherhead) and a couple of my own @JohnCattEd leadership books for an end of term giveaway. RT = If you'd like Walkthru books Like = #LeadershipBKD books Or you can do both! I'll pick the winners at 9am Mon 17th July

@WhistleblowingT If they wanted to do that they would have made the external advert for HoD which was much more likely to attract candidates. I would think this is just making it fair for everyone. If I was in their position I would be annoyed if everyone else had this chance and I didn't.

Third day in London this week. Might go to work a bit next week.

Getting ready for day 1 of Curriculum for Senior Leaders with @Ambition_Inst this morning. Could do worse than a latte in St. James Park before hand.

Come and join our team! We are seeking a geography teacher to join our excellent humanities team. Head of Year role available alongside unitysp-careers.co.uk/job-search/job…

@FloraSCooper Make it genuinely about improvement. Removing the grades would mean people read the actual report and can make their own judgement. A return visit with a specific focus could still be arranged but without the need of a full inspection if most areas fine.

What is the ONE thing you think that Ofsted needs to change that would have the biggest impact? Why do you think this? What would you replace it with? (If relevant) Serious answers only, please. Thank you! #ShineOn #BurnBrighter

@WhistleblowingT Move school. I felt exactly the same when I was 2 years in, then realised after a move how unsupported I had been on behaviour. All schools have some behaviour issues but strong policies and SLT make a huge difference.

@Jacob_Rees_Mogg So those who held positions of power should be except from any form of punishment regardless of their crimes?

@RishiSunak It is already basic safeguarding to report anything of a sexual nature when working with children. Even clubs have safeguarding officers of children involved. How is rewording a basic expectation a crackdown?!

Political correctness should never get in the way of keeping women and young girls safe. That's why I’m leading the most robust action Government has ever taken to crack down on grooming gangs. We will do whatever it takes to root out this evil once and for all.

Emotional farewell to staff and students from @CastleManor today after 10 years. Leaving behind some amazing people of all ages but excited for a new challenge.

@GBNEWS If a poll by a right wing news channel returns 52% in favour of a right wing policy this is hardly indicative of wider support? If anything this seems to suggest a lot of people even of conservative views consider it too much.

Gary Lineker's ignorance laid bare as new poll shows Britons DON'T agree with his woke views gbnews.com/celebrity/gary…

Anyone know if Des Lynam and Alan Hansen are busy tomorrow night?