OBE Emeritus Prof, Education Policy Advisor Visiting Prof UoS, Former Founding Director of SIoE,Chair of DfE ITT CCF Group, PFHEA FCCT. Proud Cumbrian

Sheffield
Joined January 2009
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‘ECTs could enter a profession that feels more coherent, more supportive and more sustainable than ever before,' says @samtwiselton, who argues that the government’s White Paper plans have the potential to help new teachers tes.com/magazine/analysis/ge…
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BOOK GIVEAWAY! 'Succeeding as a Deputy Head' is out in 15 days time. We'll be doing a daily countdown with insights into the book as well as a giveaway! DAY 15 - simply like and share this post to be in with a chance to win a copy of the book. @BloomsburyEd @EduPulseCo
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There are so many positives included in this review. Am particularly pleased by the recommendations for PE, the focus on social justice and those who are not achieving in our current system and a focus on balance across subjects and ranges. Excellent work
Schools Week@SchoolsWeek4 Nov 2025
❗ Breaking: Curriculum review proposals revealed New curriculum in 2028: schoolsweek.co.uk/new-curric… Key policy proposals round-up: schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum… The subject-specific reccs here: schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum… And our Q&A with Becky Francis: schoolsweek.co.uk/interview-…
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Succeeding as a Deputy Head from @BloomsburyEd is on pre-sale now! With a foreword by @samtwiselton, this labour of love is finally ready to be shared with the world. Publishing on 15th January, it's full of contributions from classroom and leadership voices. Order yours today!
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Schools Week@SchoolsWeek26 Sep 2025
🧑🏫 'If you're involved in teacher development, take this word, make it your own and wear it as a badge of honour' @samtwiselton reveals @TeacherDevTrust's new report schoolsweek.co.uk/didagogy-t…
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Schools Week@SchoolsWeek26 Sep 2025
🧑🏫 'We need to give as much thought to the methods we use to teach the teachers undertaking NPQs as to the content of these programmes' @samtwiselton reveals @TeacherDevTrust's new report schoolsweek.co.uk/didagogy-t…
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Schools Week@SchoolsWeek25 Sep 2025
🧑🏫 'If you're involved in teacher development, take this word, make it your own and wear it as a badge of honour' @samtwiselton reveals @TeacherDevTrust's new report schoolsweek.co.uk/didagogy-t…
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Schools Week@SchoolsWeek16 Jul 2025
🚀 'Our shortfalls cannot be filled by just focusing on new graduates. We must develop different routes into teaching' @NowTeachOrg co-founder, Lucy Kellaway buff.ly/dZfWB7v
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Looking to gather a small network of primaries to work with me in researching techniques for maximising the links between reading and writing. Ideally year 4/5 and some year 6 and ideally Chesterfield/Sheffield area or close proximity. Shares greatly appreciated.
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#Teachers #Librarians 📚 Get your class involved in the @KlausFluggePr Explore the Longlist + enter the #KlausCup to win the full shortlist. 🏆 PowerPoint & video guide here 👉docs.google.com/presentation… Deadline: 20 June! Promise it's quick & fun. Please do share!
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Missed our Oracy In Conversation event? In this incredibly insightful discussion, Education and Programmes Manager @fionajmoss invites @creativeHigg and our panel to share thoughts on #oracy, and how it can reshape how we explore religion and worldviews. ow.ly/ZvsC50VAoLp
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Grateful to have @MuftiPatel in the sector, absolute genius. Loved and appreciated by pupils, colleagues & communities
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Just a few days until the celebration event with the Headteachers and coaches who have been part of the @doncLP24 programme on Tuesday 4th March 1:40-5pm at the Mansion House joined by @DoncasterDamian @MayorRos @Rianaguk Cllr Sue Farmer @samtwiselton and Professor Mick Waters
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We *must* find opportunities to talk up women in the sector and especially leadership. It is becoming increasingly difficult to read all male shout outs, but especially when it is women that are omitting women from the conversation.
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👀👇"My heart sings at the sight of a book that is allowing us to talk and think hard about theory and is doing this in a way that isn't about a vague, unintelligible theory/practice divide..." @samtwiselton
Only a few short days to wait until the publication of @nmgilbride's brilliant new book, a worthy addition to the groundbreaking In Action series. amazon.co.uk/Banduras-Self-E…
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📢Teachers: are you passionate about physics education? Apply now for a #SeniorTeacherFellowship “…an unparalleled opportunity for professional development..." 🤔Interested? Find out more: loom.ly/Zk8zBjs @theASE @IOPTeaching @STEMLearningUK
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Great piece-‘Recruiting thousands of teachers is key to Labour’s opportunity mission.But if we want to retain them, we need investment and a bold vision for training & development’ Why reducing ECF providers is bad news for teachers and schools | Tes tes.com/magazine/teaching-le…
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The question isn't whether breakfast clubs are a good idea - it's whether we've finally learned how to turn Westminster's good intentions into real-world results The Times covers our latest report here: thetimes.com/uk/politics/art…
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