Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️ @MrMChatley Twitter profile

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

To all of the teachers who continued working today to support the people who need us most, thank you. Whilst it won’t make the papers or the daily briefing, your work and effort is recognised and appreciated. Now sit down and pour yourself a drink. #StrongerTogether #teachers

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

So many different experiences this year. Today is virtual parents’ evening. Staff still need a goodie bag though!

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

I know I have become a bit of an old cynic through all of this, but I can’t help but think the date for the mandatory face coverings in shops is conveniently after schools closed to avoid the inevitable questions about why we don’t need them

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@MrMChatley

4 years

Why is it that every decision about schools is leaked first in the media. There will be more qns from parents that we can’t answer as we didn’t know! Is it too much to ask that this news is communicated with schools so we can prepare and support our communities? #schoolclosures

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@MrMChatley

4 years

Last night was my last governors meeting at my school and although there is still five days left until the end of term, today will be my last ever Friday as a headteacher. As one chapter finishes and another one begins, the mixture of feelings and emotions is something else!

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

When your wife teaches reception!

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

School leaders please help. We have 25-30% children in. I have encouraged parents to stay at home but it hasn’t changed the numbers too much. In light of the updated guidance, should I share it and emphasis the point. I’m concerned I’m guilt tripping parents. #edutwitter

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@MrMChatley

4 years

A few weeks back in to school and I have nothing but admiration for all school leaders, teachers, TAs and support staff. In the face of huge adversity where we are literally running up hill against the barriers thrown our way, you continue to show everyone how amazing you are!

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

Such a strange feeling to be waking up to today. The interview process to take over from me as HT begins today. Despite knowing that this would inevitably come, it all seems a bit surreal. By Thursday, a decision will have been made. I’ve never been very good at letting go!

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

The 315 days of September have come and gone. I wonder how many days October will be?

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

Last post about this I promise. Today I finished a chapter of my life that I am incredibly proud of. Being HT at @palace_wood has been a real honour and privilege. I cannot say thank you enough to everyone there for their kindness, words and gifts. I will be forever grateful.

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

I’m a Headteacher and I could not agree more with this comment. As much as I want to be able to fully open my school and see all the children, staff and families, to even consider it now would be irresponsible and put all of the people in the school community at unnecessary risk.

Simon Smith

@smithsmm

4 years

I’m a headteacher who is desperate to get the children back into school but only when it is SAFE to do so for my whole community. Every head I know wants the children back in school but not at the expense of lives. #StayHomeSavesLives

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

Catch up funding equals about £80 per child for the year, so £2400 per class. I reckon that I will spend close to that in sanitiser, soap, cleaning materials, cleaning hours and supply costs. Is it ok that I publish this for my catch up funding? It’s keeping my school open!

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

Something tells me this is going to be a hard and busy week for school staff. Try to only be concerned about what you can control. Keep yourselves as safe as you can and enjoy the Christmas run in as much as you can. You make a difference You are appreciated You are amazing

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

I’m after a favour #edutwitter . One of the children in Y3 at school had the amazing idea to create a badge to not only celebrate those vaccinated but also raise funds for the NHS. She’s planned it like a mini business. Please retweet and spread the word.

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

Today has been really emotional but so grateful to be with such a great team. Despite the challenges, they’ve gone out of their way to make it a special send off. Socially distanced ice cream and then messages from staff that touched my heart and brought a tear to my eye.

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

Twitter timelines full of #Lockdown2 . A thread of my thoughts. Schools - especially Primary - I’m sure will stay open. I don’t disagree with this as we know that remote learning will not be as effective as in class teaching. However, more needs to be done to protect staff. 1/n

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

In a welcome break from politics and the stress of trying to reopen a school, how amazing are the Star Wars letters that Mrs C did for the boys’ bedrooms.

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

A message for all school and early years staff, especially leaders. Despite the untimely nature of the messages and guidance, remember to take time for yourself. You can’t pour from an empty cup, and you need to look after your own family first.

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

What!? No DfE coronavirus daily update email today. I’m bereft!

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

@GavinWilliamson @educationgovuk You also threatened the entire profession with law and Ofsted. Thanks for that.

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

After reading @secretHT1 thread about where we are at the moment, it’s started me thinking. The new education secretary is coming in at a time where trust in the DfE is at an all time low. The fact that Gavin was seen as a worse Ed Sec than Gove says a lot. 1/n

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@MrMChatley

5 years

@pink_prompts Officially, you don’t receive the email until you open it on Monday morning. I wouldn’t do anything with it.

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

Did anyone else rewind and pause to see if they could see anything else in the file? #LineOfDuty

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

Every time we go anywhere, you can be sure the boys will find their way to the books, pick one, sit down and engage with it. So lucky that we can indulge this with them! #Reading #Books

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

5 years

To every headteacher, school leader, teacher and school worker out there today - good luck and know that you are amazing people doing amazing things. Proud to stand with you all #StrongerTogether

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

We always love doing things as a family in #HalfTerm so we’ve decided to end half term with family positive PCRs. None of us have symptoms but my regular LFD was positive yesterday morning. #COVID19 is very much still around. We’ve been vigilant too, wearing masks when inside.

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

Anyone else feeling this today? Welcome to the longest day of the year!

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

Booster done today. #Moderna . The lady who did it was on annual leave from her time on a #COVID19 ward so volunteered for vaccinations. Felt very humbling. She was amazing, as were al the others. #NHSheroes

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@MrMChatley

4 years

11 years ago today, @ChatleyMrs said ‘I do’. Not sure what I did to be so lucky but it’s been an amazing adventure so far!

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

Why has another announcement about education come right in the middle of half term? Staff working their socks off, leaders constantly juggling education and safety and both need to switch off. Not much thought about #Wellbeing #edutwitter #schools #education

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

5 years

So Friday evening was a little different! Quick dash to the hospital to meet our newest family member. Mrs C was ridiculously incredible - no words for how amazing she was. Beau Chatley - 17.01.2020 weighing 8lb10oz. Arty is a very proud big brother and we are proud parents!

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

We started #TheWriteStuff in January and so have only had a couple of weeks of doing it in school. Saw this when teaching year 6 this week. Safe to say it’s already having an impact! @janeconsidine #SentenceStacking

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

Dear Andrew, I've resisted comment so far. I find it ironic that you call school leaders negative considering the negativity of all of your tweets. They have been directed at the entire profession and I can assure you that teachers and leaders all feel the same about your words.

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

Does anyone else find it ever so slightly ironic that, after a week dominated by schools reopening that @GavinWilliamson is chosen to address the nation on a Saturday. After the week school staff have had, I find it just a tad insensitive. At least give us the weekend!

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

Not a huge fan of this changeable weather at the moment but can’t argue with the view! #NoFilter #DoubleRainbow

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

Really hate that if I wake up in the night at any time, my brain starts whirring around and I find it difficult or impossible to get back to sleep. Tossing and turning since 4:45 this morning! #Teacher5oClockClub

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

Following the science and history @Ofstednews reviews there is clearly a need for high quality, subject specific CPD to improve subject knowledge. Has anyone had great experience of this? Or would anyone be interested in networking to support primary subject specific CPD? Pls RT

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

This weekend has been spent with these two gorgeous boys (not that I’m biased!). Much needed wellbeing boost- although just as tiring.

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

*Thread* Reading a lot this weekend from teachers and leaders about the sheer weight of expectation at the moment. Those higher up need to remember that we are playing a long game here. We need to look after our profession if we are going to get through the other side. 1/9

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

Bath’s running and it’s gone a bit quiet. Now I know why! #reading

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

@ChrisYoules Am I the only one who takes offence when there’s talk of extending the school day to catch up and then saying it will be staffed by volunteers? Surely the pandemic has shown how important educators are. You wouldn’t go to a doctors after hours to get a diagnosis from a volunteer.

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@MrMChatley

4 years

I’ve been thinking a lot about the announcement from yesterday. Despite it being the logical choice, it has left some questions that need answering. Here, for what it’s worth, are my thoughts: 1/12

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@MrMChatley

4 years

You need to be playing the long game. Getting through #COVID19 is one thing, but rebuilding afterwards is another and you will need leaders, teachers and school staff. They will be there if they are looked after and valued. But I fear we can’t keep these levels up forever!

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

@Headteacherchat @PaulGarvey4 @HeadSurrey @chrisdysonHT @PrimaryHead2020 @pennywpennyw @smithsmm @TJGriffiths @CensoredHead @secretHT1 @TeachingAHT Genuinely - pressure to be doing everything! 🔸attendance 🔸cover 🔸curriculum design 🔸pedagogy 🔸staff wellbeing 🔸Ofsted 🔸change management The ‘back to normal’ narrative when things aren’t normal and with a hangover from the last 2 years isn’t helpful. #SaturdayEdChat

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

Wishing everyone heading back to school tomorrow a happy return. The impact you will make on your children is incredible. I’ll be mostly learning about my new role so expect me to be reaching out even more as I embark on my journey as Trust Leader of @CoppiceP . #edutwitter

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

Happy Friday everyone. For anyone that wants it, I’ve had a go at summarising the Ofsted Science document (from 45 pages to 8!). It’s done from a primary perspective but hopefully it’s useful. #edutwitter #SharingIsCaring #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Ofsted Research Review of Science – A summary

Ambition for All The picture for science is not an improving one for all pupils and may be deteriorating. Aims Focus on the products and practices of science.Products enable pupils to explain the m…

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

Happy Monday all. After the Ofsted science summary proved useful, I’ve had a go at summarising the Ofsted geography document (from 52 pages to 6!). It’s done from a primary perspective but hopefully it’s useful. #edutwitter #SharingIsCaring #education

Ofsted Research Review of Geography – A Summary

The context of geography curriculum design in English schools The teaching of geography gives pupils an understanding of the world around them, its environments, places near and far and the process…

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

5 years

Does anyone else think that @BorisJohnson has asked the press not to ask questions about schools and key workers? Not even a mention in questions? Come on. Help out schools and headteachers across the country just a little bit!

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@MrMChatley

3 years

Continued to be blown away by the strength and resilience of school leaders and school staff. Things are not normal - far from it - but the drive for the best for the children and continued improvement is amazing. #COVID19 #edutwitter #education #leadership

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@MrMChatley

4 years

Well, today’s looking up!

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@MrMChatley

3 years

I’m a bit confused. When we have a case in school, we close a bubble due to potential close contacts. Billy Gilmore tests positive and none of his team-mates or the team he played against have to isolate? I don’t understand how that works. Is it due to the ‘elite sport’ thing?

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@MrMChatley

3 years

Packed the bikes on the car, cycled along the sea front, had fish and chips for lunch and finished off with an ice cream. What a brilliant day. Happy #HalfTerm everyone. #SwitchOffSaturday #family #Wellbeing #BankHolidayWeekend #beach

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@MrMChatley

4 years

I love that both my boys love books. But it reminds me of how privileged we are to be able to provide them with such a literacy rich environment. #readingforpleasure #readers

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@MrMChatley

4 years

#NewProfilePic My rock!

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

@deputygrocott Morning all. Primary HT in Kent standing in solidarity with Lee Hill after the appalling treatment he’s been given. 🔸be kind 🔸don’t judge a book by its cover 🔸if you’ve got nothing nice to say don’t say anything 🔸be respectful 🔸BE KIND! #FFBWednesday #LeeHill #EduTattoo

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@MrMChatley

4 years

When the country was in full #lockdown in March, the large majority of workplaces were closed and numbers of critical workers were low. As pretty much everywhere is still open, despite being in #tier4 , our numbers have gone up four fold. Hidden consequences of loose guidance.

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

All this political nonsense really gets on my nerves. Schools being open is not necessarily the same as schools being able to work as normal. Anyone can open a building and have the children in it. It is the staff, however, that make that school run. 1/2

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@RtHonRobHalfon

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Let's hope so 👇

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

The government and the DfE need to recognise and accept that this year is another different year. Cancel inspections for this year as there is no way they can provide an accurate picture. Leaders are spending their time being operational and dealing with COVID case fallout. 4/n

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@MrMChatley

4 years

Bodyclocked again this morning although phone said 6:30 not 5:30. I wonder how many times the words ‘But it’s actually only ...’ will be uttered today?

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@MrMChatley

4 years

Wow. What a Sunday. First bubble closed. A tough day going through everything that needs to be done. Really grateful for the support of the team at @palace_wood , especially the leadership team and the staff directly affected. Now watching Arthur Christmas with the family.

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@MrMChatley

3 years

Good news that there will be more money made available to schools. Interesting points to note. A quick thread: 🔸the additional recovery money is equivalent to about £200 per child (by my crude maths) which is spread over three years so about £70 per child per year. 1/8

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@MrMChatley

4 years

I know it’s Friday but I could do with some advice. I was tipped off about a ‘meeting’ tonight. I drove by on my way home at and there were at least 5 families there. 2 of the families access the school as critical workers. It was clearly a social get together. What would you do?

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

I don’t understand Twitter sometimes. We are all on the same team, whichever educational camp we sit in. No one intentionally does the wrong thing by children. We do what we think is right and we have our reasons for doing it. Can’t we all just get along?

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@MrMChatley

4 years

Finally, give schools what they need to be successful- fund them for the additional COVID costs and free them up to focus on quality teaching. And please, do what you can to support staff and leaders #wellbeing . We want to keep going but you can’t pour from an empty cup. 6/n

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@MrMChatley

4 years

@tes Did he not read the Ofsted myth busting document that explicitly said this wasn’t the case.

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

4 years

As well as inspections, all statutory tests in primary should be stopped. They will cause even more disruption and the national picture will be so varied that the outcomes cannot show any kind of shared meaning. It would reduce stress and anxiety on teachers and leaders. 5/n

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@MrMChatley

4 years

Someone had finished their CPD for the new school year. I’d say he’s ready! @WALKTHRUs_5 @teacherhead @olicav

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@MrMChatley

3 years

@CensoredHead We sent a letter out to all parents as I feared that. The legal requirement to self isolate has gone but it is still required in line with other infectious diseases. Two snippets from the letter below taken from UKHSA and DfE guidance. Happy to share the letter if anyone wants it

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@MrMChatley

5 years

A brave and bold decision by @BorisJohnson but definitely the right one. Too many didn’t heed the advice and were not taking it seriously. Maybe now the penny has dropped. Perhaps some further clarity for what this means for schools would also be useful. #StayAtHomeSaveLives

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Mark Chatley 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MrMChatley

3 years

Spoken to a few colleagues today who have been affected by more closed bubbles. Another stark reminder that #COVID19 is still causing a real issue with schools. Be careful everyone.

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@MrMChatley

4 years

What @MarcusRashford achieved for vulnerable children is amazing. It is the morally right thing to do and he should be congratulated. I have to say though that it is a sad reflection on the government’s view on school leaders that they didn’t listen when we all said the same.

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@MrMChatley

5 years

That teaching is about relationships on all levels. Relationships with children, relationships with parents and relationships with staff. Taking the time to learn something about everyone is invaluable. #WhatTheyDidntTeachMeOnMyPGCE

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@MrMChatley

4 years

This is an amazing advert. The message and wording is so powerful and the way it is put together is stunning.

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4 years

This might be the coolest looking spot Nike has ever done.

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@MrMChatley

3 years

This makes me so angry. I know we all want to go back to normal and that we can’t go on like this forever but I just can’t understand the priorities. I appreciate that I’m coming at this based on the impact on education as that’s where I see it. THREAD 1/n #education #edutwitter

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Apologies if previous pic was not today… but this is… #LeicesterSquare

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@MrMChatley

4 years

Arty dressed himself this morning. The shirt and jogging bottoms is a strong look. Must have seen me on some of my zoom calls!

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@MrMChatley

4 years

Shall we listen to the scientists?

BBC Politics

@BBCPolitics

4 years

The new coronavirus variant is "transmitting more readily in younger age groups," says Sir Mark Walport The Government’s former Chief Scientific adviser and member of SAGE tells #Marr he doesn’t rule out closing schools

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@MrMChatley

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@chrisdysonHT Same for us. I have a summer catch up of my own to do with my family and so do my staff. They can have the building if they want but if they want the best start in September then we all need a break.

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@MrMChatley

5 years

Spent a long time today thinking and planning, trying to predict the unpredictable. What I've found really challenging is the silence from the 'higher powers'. Nothing from LA or Govt. All schools left to decide for themselves. Strong leadership? So proud of the other leaders.

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@MrMChatley

4 years

After an amazing 5 and a bit years at @palace_wood , I’ll be taking a new challenge as Trust Leader of The Coppice Primary Partnership @CoppiceP . I’m excited about the next adventure, but sad to be moving on from a quite brilliant school and community. 1/2

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@MrMChatley

3 years

The new tin worked out pretty well!

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@MrMChatley

4 years

How would Piers Morgan and others feel about an important operation being carried out by a surgeon with tattoos? #EduTattoo #LeeHill

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@MrMChatley

3 years

38 years young today. At least the boys slept in until 6:45! Off to @ParadiseWLPark today to celebrate - not sure if it is for me or the boys!

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@MrMChatley

4 years

One finished mud kitchen. It will never look this clean again!

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@MrMChatley

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This is a really interesting article and highlights some interesting points. A maths lecturer identifying that we make maths complicated and should be more honest. And a writer who thinks that the grammar we teach is a bit dry and out of context.

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@MrMChatley

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Just overhead Arty, my four year old, talking to Mrs C while cleaning his teeth. They were talking about when he is ‘bigger like you mummy’ and he said ‘I could be a teacher like you and daddy’. Torn between feeling immensely proud or whether I should warn him now! #teacher

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@MrMChatley

3 years

It’s the end of a long year and I’m sure we are all frazzled. For anyone that wants it, here is a summary of the Ofsted history research review. Hopefully it lightens the load a little. #edutwitter #leadership #ofsted #sharingiscaring #History

Ofsted Research Review of History – A Summary

Curriculum Teaching supports pupil progress by embedding frameworks of content and concepts that enable pupils to access future material. Abstract concepts are best learned through meaningful examp…

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@MrMChatley

3 years

Making the most of the day with a s’more. Check out the size of the marshmallow - and the smile.

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@MrMChatley

8 months

A busy half term with an Ofsted thrown in to boot. Now ready for belated 40th birthday celebrations as Mrs C and I are off to Scotland - mainly so that I can visit the home of some the best whisky!

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@MrMChatley

4 years

@GavinWilliamson It absolutely is great news. Anything to share for Headteachers who are checking emails waiting for an update to drop with only a few days left before we go back ... or not?

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@MrMChatley

4 years

And just like that, Arty is 4 (well tomorrow - work & nursery get in the way a bit!). His little face this morning was a picture - memories that will stay forever. So proud of Mrs C too who made the dinosaur cake from scratch and even contended with Arty’s ‘help’ yesterday!

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@MrMChatley

3 years

Happy non-SATs week everyone. What will your Year 6s be doing today instead of a SPAG test and spelling test? #SATs #edutwitter #teachers

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@MrMChatley

10 months

I’ve resisted commenting on this until now but this is just not ok. Whatever the thoughts on the process, the system, the outcomes, something that cannot be in any doubt is that even one person crying is too many.

Dave McPartlin

@dave_mcpartlin

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Ruth Perry Inquest today: Ofsted Inspector, Gareth Evans, said that during inspections "we more often see people crying than not". Any process that makes people cry more often than not, would suggest that the process is wrong & needs to change. #EnoughIsEnough

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@MrMChatley

3 years

This is misleading. I think the disruption in schools is greater now than when we had bubbles. Some children at home, some staff at home. Teachers zooming in to class full of children. or Children at home for 10 days whilst peers in class. Coverage more varied than before!

Department for Education

@educationgovuk

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Removal of school ‘bubbles’ cuts disruption as more than 91% of pupils attend school

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@MrMChatley

3 years

It’s taken a while to get this written, but after seeing @MaryMyatt and @johntomsett at @researchED1 , I’ve been thinking about subject leadership in primary schools.

Challenging the status quo – hierarchy

After watching the presentation from Mary Myatt and John Thomsett at ResearchEd this year it got me thinking about hierarchy, especially in primary schools. Their talk was about their new book R…

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@MrMChatley

3 years

#NewProfilePic

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@MrMChatley

3 years

12 happy and unforgettable years today! I’m a lucky man and well aware that I am batting above my average!

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@MrMChatley

4 years

@lamdeinu Tell her that she needs to look after her own children first. She has to feel comfortable with the decision she is making and if that means not including her on the rota so be it. She’ll be feeling anxious already so support her in making the decision that’s right for her.

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@MrMChatley

5 years

@deputygrocott Headteacher in Kent amazingly proud of my staff, children and community. Not only that but the #edutwitter community has been so supportive and helpful. Trying to pay back as much as possible so Dropbox link attached. #FFBWednesday

Corona resources

Shared with Dropbox

www.dropbox.com

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@MrMChatley

3 years

School budgets were already tight. Supply costs have been high since Sept due to #COVID19 absences - and the other bugs we’ve dodged for 2 years. What worries me is how we balance ventilation (opening doors and windows) with rapidly increasing energy costs. #edutwitter

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