Director of HR & Education Strategy @oneeducation MAT Trustee. DSL. Mental Health First Aider. Rethinking Education Podcast Co-Presenter. Host of the HR Circle.
England, United Kingdom
Joined March 2015
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I’m also on the other platform!
Find me on Blue Sky: rachelfosteroneed.bsky.socia…
My latest blog looks at the rising number of employment law claims on schools #HR #education
Workplace disputes can be costly, time-consuming and challenging for school leaders.
Our latest blog explores what schools and MATs need to consider to minimise risk and navigate an increasingly complex employment landscape.
Read here ➡️ bit.ly/4i2LplR
Amazing opportunity for any safeguarding specialist……
🚨 #NowHiring: We're looking for a highly motivated Advanced Safeguarding Adviser to join our School Attendance and Safeguarding Team.
An exciting opportunity to provide advice, training and consultancy services to help safeguard children.
Apply here: bit.ly/4eHYhLO
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🚨 The NCSC has issued an urgent alert about two vulnerabilities affecting PhP - a technology that could be running behind your school’s website without you even realising it.
Learn more about the risks and discover what action you can take 👉 bit.ly/3W1z34L
Pay scales for teachers and leaders in England from September 2026 schoolsweek.co.uk/pay-scales…
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Ofsted is planning to recruit more inspectors with experience in trust leadership as it prepares to introduce MAT-level inspections, which the watchdog says could begin ‘later in 2028’
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The ability to articulate ideas & communicate effectively is a key for all children
🌟 We’re delighted to share our latest case study, celebrating a Alexandra Park Junior School's successful completion of the Oracy Award!
Discover how staff developed the skills and confidence to embed high-quality talk across the curriculum: bit.ly/47LjZuw
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Nearly 90% of leaders said inspections under Ofsted’s new framework affected staff mental wellbeing, according to an independent evaluation – though the watchdog claims the report shows it is ‘on the right track’
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Ofsted faces fresh calls to halt graded school inspections in England bbc.in/4jNirr5
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🏆 Congratulations to Alexandra Park Junior School on achieving the SILVER Oracy Award!
Thank you for sharing this lovely feedback and for letting us be part of such a rewarding journey.
Read the full story: bit.ly/47LjZuw
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AI can save time, support teaching, and streamline administrative tasks. But convenience shouldn’t come at the cost of data security.
This #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth, take a moment to consider the risks of AI in education ➡️ bit.ly/4yaO5T6
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Today, Ofsted has published findings of an independent evaluation into inspection. It revealed that nearly 90% of leaders said inspections under the new framework affected staff mental health
tes.com/magazine/news/genera…
For some schools, financial pressures are already prompting difficult questions about roles, reduced hours, and redundancies.
Learn what to consider when planning a staffing restructure to ensure the process is fair, well planned and legally compliant: bit.ly/4ekO2ge
Remaining autumn term training by @OneEducationHR - book now online
oneeducation.co.uk/training-…
The remaining #HR Autumn Term Training is live on the @OneEducation website
🍂 Health & Safety Contractor Control 23 Oct
🍁 Neurodiversity in the Work Place 12 Nov
All school & MAT staff welcome to join - super feedback so far and great networking opportunities too
Always love these recommendations 📕📒📙📘📗
📚 Our recommended reads are here!
From cosy autumnal stories that are perfect for curling up with, to spooky tales filled with ghosts, ghouls and Halloween magic, there’s something to capture every reader’s imagination.
Explore the full list here➡️ bit.ly/3W7Ppso
An interesting read with huge safeguarding implications
theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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The remaining #HR Autumn Term Training is live on the @OneEducation website
🍂 Health & Safety Contractor Control 23 Oct
🍁 Neurodiversity in the Work Place 12 Nov
All school & MAT staff welcome to join - super feedback so far and great networking opportunities too
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🎉 Today we’re celebrating #NationalPoetryDay, the UK’s biggest mass celebration of poetry!
Our blog explores the power of poetry, alongside top recommendations and free resources to support teachers in bringing poetry into the classroom.
Read here ➡️ bit.ly/4z5yiFQ
Invaluable resources for any school or MAT 👇
🚨Policy update on @OneEducation website!
(if we don’t provide your #HR - policies can be purchased individually or as a package) 🗂️📑
Adoption
Complaints
Dealing with Allegations
Flexible Working
Leave of Absence
Maternity
Menopause
Homeworking
Probationary
Sexual Harassment
1st HRCircle 🔵 meeting completed today discussing all the implications of new employment legislation on probationary periods
Next meeting Wed 25th Nov - menopause
Start of the new academic year HR Circle 🔵in 5 min talking all things Probationary Periods #HR #education #slt #leadership
