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jonhutchinson.bsky.social
Director at the Reach Foundation. Previously primary teacher, A Level Religious Studies teacher and senior leader at an all-through school. Chair of governors of a primary cluster board. Collect all the other bits and pieces at www.jonhutchinson.com
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I saw Doug and Lucy present at ResearchEd Cornwall and it was one of the best talks I’ve attended in years. Really smart thinking about implementation and change management. Absolutely steeped in the practicalities of real schools. Strong recommend.

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If you’ve left this as your final job for half term, then I’m so here for you. You’re my people. Just a couple of hours until applications close. Why not make next year special?

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I saw Doug and Lucy present at ResearchEd Cornwall and it was one of the best talks I’ve attended in years. Really smart thinking about implementation and change management. Absolutely steeped in the practicalities of real schools. Strong recommend.

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What if we could redefine assessment? Using a precision planned curriculum to meticulously assess across a trust and inform learning. Join me and @lucygambier.bsky.social for our workshop at the Inspiring the Southwest conference next week. Keynote from the brilliant @jonhutchinson.bsky.social!

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Excellent article by Becky Francis in Schools Week. 'Our ambition is ‘high standards for all’. We must aim high, drive up standards for all our young people, and ensure that none are left behind.' schoolsweek.co.uk/what-do-we-m... Highly recommend reading #curriculum #schoolleaders

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ICYMI @suchmo83.bsky.social dropping all kinds of wisdom on how to approach teaching reading in primary school. Many secondary colleagues have said that the advice is sound in ks3 and ks4 too. Search Mind the Gap With Jon and Emma wherever you get your podcast. youtu.be/DyrGjl-U2Xc?...

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In 2022, I joined a fellowship where I worked with colleagues from Nigeria, Romania, the UK and the US to consider how we could promote learning sciences. We chose to spend two years speaking to experts on belonging in schools. Here, we explain why: youtu.be/sruTj48GzYI?...

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🤩 My favourite *Coaching Cut* yet... why? It's an 'ah-ha' moment in action. Look how @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social helps Olly see the issue in just 2 mins! ➡️Check it out: bit.ly/4kd6KI1 💪And learn how to do it in your coaching at this *free webinar* eventbrite.com/e/mapping-fo...

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Just talking about Maurice Sendak and was reminded about this quote/story. I absolutely love it. It always reminds me not forget that children don’t see the world as we we do and neither should we expect them to.

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‘Our ambition is ‘high standards for all’. We must aim high, drive up standards for all our young people, and ensure that none are left behind’ @beckyfrancis.bsky.social with an update from the curriculum & assessment review - our challenge and our opportunity schoolsweek.co.uk/what-do-we-m...

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Very encouraging from @beckyfrancis.bsky.social. Agree with this: "But there also remain significant gaps and points of under-attainment. In practice, ‘high standards’ currently too often means ‘high standards for some’."

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Extremely proud of my brilliant wife for qualifying as a childminder through Tiney and very excited for our home to become a mini nursery. B and R have earned a bueno each for outstanding marketing skills. They are taking their roles as ‘baby assistants’ very seriously.

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What if school leadership was a team sport? What if you had deep relationships and a common goal with dozens of heads within your region? What if you were all focussed on supporting disadvantaged pupils flourish? Join East100 and find your tribe.

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Good News! The funding for DFE Early Years Stronger practice hubs has been extended to support the Govt’s early years plan. If you’re a setting in South London looking for support, training or community, get in touch and say hello 👇👇👇

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This is a superb piece by @beckyfrancis.bsky.social

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East100: a leadership programme for aspiring headteachers. You’ll join a cohort of 20 school leaders from your region to eradicate the disadvantage gap. School study tours, residentials, expert webinars, and much much more. Apply today and start in Sept 2025 with a year that changes everything.

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What would parents' evening look like if we designed it for the people who weren't there? open.substack.com/pub/samfitzp...

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Over the last 5 years I've worked with dozens of schools on instructional coaching. It has tremendous promise to improve teaching and outcomes, but it isn't a straightforward initiative, and I often see implementation fail. Here are five mistakes to avoid: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-znS...

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One for @gnashette.bsky.social

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In just five days, applications for the cohort 2 of East100 will close. But what is it? East100 is, at its simplest, a leadership course. You’ll join a cohort of twenty school leaders from different phases and settings for a year of development activities, in preparation for your first headship.

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In just five days, applications for the cohort 2 of East100 will close. But what is it? East100 is, at its simplest, a leadership course. You’ll join a cohort of twenty school leaders from different phases and settings for a year of development activities, in preparation for your first headship.

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New this week from @jonhutchinson.bsky.social and @emmaturner75.bsky.social - @suchmo83.bsky.social joins the Mind the Gap podcast to discuss Reading Myths, Mastery & Motivation, Getting Fluent.

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Applications for East100 cohort 2 close THIS SUNDAY You still have time to complete the super speedy application and make the best decision of your career. Join a cohort of ambitious leaders on an educational adventure kicking off in Sept 2025. docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/...

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What’s fluency and why is it important? Should you use extracts or full texts? How do you approach a class discussion about a book? Hear @suchmo83.bsky.social’s wise insights on these questions and many more, and share with anyone who cares about getting kids reading. youtu.be/DyrGjl-U2Xc?...

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What’s fluency and why is it important? Should you use extracts or full texts? How do you approach a class discussion about a book? Hear @suchmo83.bsky.social’s wise insights on these questions and many more, and share with anyone who cares about getting kids reading. youtu.be/DyrGjl-U2Xc?...

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🧩Purpose + Practice It's not enough to know teaching techniques. We need to understand their purpose too. This week's *Coaching Cut* is all about coaches probing purpose 👇 ➡️ The post explains it all: bit.ly/4b7njRB 📽️ Plus 2 min video

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