@westabyjo

Interim Director of Education at Rise multi academy trust and Exec Headteacher of two fabulous schools. Views my own

 East Midlands, England
barlestoneprimaryschool.co.uk
Joined February 2012
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We’ve become so used to two of our @Rise_MAT school’s sharing the same building! Thank you @SPSPAcademy for your incredible hospitality and truly living out our vision and values this year. #familyofschools #flourishandsucceed
St Peter & St Paul Academy, Syston@SPSPAcademy10 Jul 2025
Today we held collective worship to say goodbye to Rearsby Primary school. We have loved having them and hope they enjoy their gift of the Noah’s Ark to remind them of their time with us.
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This article has been shared around our Trust this week. All of the heads have agreed on how brilliant this is and so much of it has resonated with us all. An absolutely fantastic read with some great reassurances and focus points:southgloshead.wordpress.com/… thank you @Southgloshead

Leading with focus

There are some days where I as a leader absolutely smash it, endlessly ticking off those big and important jobs on the ‘to do’ list. I am strategic. I am purposeful. There are other day…

headteachering.uk
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Finishing our West Australian adventure with an AFL game at @OptusStadium 🇦🇺🦘🐨
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Barlestone C of E Primary School, part of @RiseMAT, has proudly maintained its high standards during their recent Ofsted inspection! 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/3jV9dcr #Ofsted #RiseMAT
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Amazing day interviewing aspiring leaders for the @Rise_MAT Talent Pool. So affirming to hear their commitment for pupils and staff to flourish and succeed 👏🏽
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Amazing news! @Rise_MAT #flourishandsucceed
Rise Multi Academy Trust@Rise_MAT31 Jan 2025
👏 Wow! Together we have raised £8793.23 this is amazing! Thank you to all who took part and all who supported. A special thank you to @pladis_Global for their generous donation! #rise_mat @RainbowsHospice
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We are committed to supporting the pupils and staff of @stmichaelssch with the support of @SPSPAcademy whilst repairs after the flood damage are completed. Thank you to our community for their continued support! tinyurl.com/rearsbyflood #WorkingTogether #Flourishandsucceed
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The flex: reasonable adjustment in the classroom for pupils with SEND sendmatters.co.uk/2023/09/06…

The flex: reasonable adjustment in the classroom for pupils with SEND

When it comes to getting classroom teaching right for pupils with SEND, it isn’t always about funding. It isn’t always about having years and years of specialist SEND training. It’s about the flex.…

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So glad you had a good time, I have really enjoyed seeing your daily updates! @Rise_MAT
St Peter & St Paul Academy, Syston@SPSPAcademy1 Nov 2024
A brilliant end to a great week at the farm…
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we are delighted to invite those with children due to begin school in September 2025 to come and visit us.
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This was a great event, thank you so much for having me @Rise_MAT. A reminder that MAT Professional Development can be useful without having to take itself too seriously. A very memorable day.
Rise Multi Academy Trust@Rise_MAT4 Sep 2024
...👀Are you ready for it? #RiseFest24 (Rise Version) More information coming soon!
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H Coull@hccoull16 Oct 2024
Baby loss awareness week started with us having a small ribbon display outside our house. We weren’t expecting it to end with an article in the Derby Telegraph! Proud to share our story 💕 derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/de…

'We never thought it would happen to us': Mothers' journey through grief

Chellaston's Holly Coull and her wife, Naomi, have shared their story with hopes of helping others grieve the irreplaceable loss of a child

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H Coull@hccoull4 Oct 2024
Really proud to share diverseeducators.co.uk/berea… ahead of Baby Loss Awareness Week #BLAW2024 Our daughter Remi died in January and since then we have found support in lots of different places so hopefully this can help someone else too 🤍

Bereavement and Grief Toolkit | Belonging Effect

Why do educators, line managers, educational workplaces need to be informed about bereavement and miscarriage?

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Katie@katies_class28 Sep 2024
Working walls, scaffolds and recent successes ✨ #autumnterm1 #flourishandsucceed
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…ready for it? We’re gearing up for our first RiseFest of the year, and looking forward to hearing from @SENDMattersUK as part our of ‘experts teachers of those with SEND’ approach to CPD this year! Me and @FranLough somehow get the Paramore slot?! Not mad 😂 @Rise_MAT
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A fabulous opportunity to catch up with SIAMS colleagues and meet new inspectors. The thunderclap was impeccably timed! #SIAMS24
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Notes for my wonderful job share including this possibly controversial post it note - just in case she does the voices too 😂
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So lovely to visit five Rise schools today. Great start to the term for our Leicestershire pupils, calm and purposeful learning! @Rise_MAT @HighamRISE @BarlestonePS1 @ViscBeaumonts @SchVillage @SnarestoneP
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Two thirds of the way through! Fabulous time in Perth with the family, now off to Sydney before flying home at the weekend. Wishing all my Leics colleagues a good start to the summer term! #derbyshiretermdates 🤣👍🇦🇺
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Have an amazing time! @Rise_MAT flourishandsucceed
Three Trees Academies@3TreesAcademies10 Jan 2024
For anyone coming to the Young Voices Concert tonight look just to the left of the stage and see if you can spot us and our banner! You are in for a fabulous show! #flourishandsucceed
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