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Adam Porter retweeted
Agree. Also, a school can have an ever growing 'inclusion' offer, but if outcomes for disadvantaged students are poor/below national for disadvantaged, it cannot be viewed as an inclusive school. Inclusion should be about having the highest standards for all, with scaffolding.
The real risk is that schools feel pressured to keep adding to their #inclusion offer, losing sight of the fundamentals: high expectations for behaviour, a high-quality curriculum & teaching.
Without these, you’re building on sand, wasting time, money & opportunities for pupils.
Adam Porter retweeted
Yet more data suggesting that the current national strategy for behaviour in schools in Scotland is not just wrong, but dangerously so.
The level of bullying in Aberdeen schools is shocking.
The Scottish Government needs to give teachers the power to deal with school violence properly - including by excluding the most violent pupils.
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In short summary, each of which could be an essay:
Mossbourne showed me that poor kids can behave very well.
Dixons taught me that humility and purpose really matter.
Michaela taught me 'no nonsense' and that leaders must resist the fashionable.
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After 25+ years in schools, including five years leading Geography across a multi-academy trust, I’ve launched RobGeog Education. I’m now available for education consultancy, curriculum and assessment work, professional development and specialist geography projects and I’m also open to the right employed opportunity, whether part-time, full-time, fixed-term or permanent. 🌐robgeogeducation.co.uk
RTs much appreciated.
#Education #Curriculum #Assessment #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducationJobs #edchat
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For some, these elements may seem WILD. When in truth, every single one is impactful. Together: MAGIC!
THREAD - which elements of the most successful schools are the easiest to implement at scale? Here's my thoughts: (in response to @daisychristo's excellent blog)
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If anyone out there wants to see Michaela's methods in turnaround schools, please come and visit us at Northern Education Trust. We've started a T&L revolution this academic year and already seen such brilliant cultural and academic gains. (I'm an ex-Michaela & Soane teacher!)
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THREAD - which elements of the most successful schools are the easiest to implement at scale? Here's my thoughts: (in response to @daisychristo's excellent blog)
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Absolutely believe they are scalable, and this is driving our mission at Astrea. Our secondaries are on a journey. All of them (apart from a free school), were Inadequate, x2 RI or RI and are now Good (we had no flagships to add capacity). We are on a mission to get to top 5%!
This is the million dollar question. Are the highest-performing schools replicable and if so, how!
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Many heartfelt congratulations to all our fantastic Year 11s. 🎉🌟
Part 1: that’s GCSE Results 2026 completed! This is St Ivo Academy signing off! ✍️
Final congratulations to our high achievers:
- Sophia achieved nine grade 9s
- Rupert achieved nine grade 9s and one grade 8
- Erin achieved nine grade 9s, 1 grade 8 and a grade 6
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Our scholars have done us proud💙
We have achieved strong outcomes across the cohort, with grades significantly above national average.
This reflects the hard work, resilience and ambition shown by our scholars throughout their time at the academy.
Adam Porter retweeted
I am horrified by @LucyMPowell interviews today. At least twice she said something untrue - that 30% of children must fail GCSEs because of “comparable outcomes”
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Massive congratulations to Ark Soane for a sterling first set of GCSE results. This is the power of teaching explicitly, a culture of inspiring kids to work hard & a curriculum rich in knowledge.
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@astreaacademies
have achieved:
✅their highest A8, Basics 5+, 7+, EBacc APS to date
✅Basics 4+, 5+, 7+, EBacc APS/4+/5+all above national
✅Big ⬆️ in disadvantaged A8,Basics 4+,5+,7+,EBacc APS + all above national for disadvantaged
Another step forward.
astreaacademytrust.org/gcse-…
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Congratulations to @StIvoAcademy for big improvements and their highest A8 and Basics 5+ to date. The journey to excellence continues.
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Today's outstanding results are evidence of our continued trajectory and dedication to ensuring our pupils learn, thrive and succeed ⭐
Another huge well done to all our scholars, their families and our excellent school communities for making this happen! #WeAreAstrea
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Today at St George’s School, Blackpool our Year 11 cohort received their GCSE results.
90% of students achieved grades 9-4 in English and Maths.
75% achieved grades 9-5 in English and Maths.
32% of all grades awarded were grades 9-7.
We are so proud of them all.
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Can’t wait to see the Class of 2028 on Thursday morning at 9am as we celebrate their results and support them with their next steps — whether that’s university or a real alternative.
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The wait is nearly over!
Good luck to all our scholars across the trust who are receiving their GCSE results tomorrow! Your hard work, resilience and determination have brought you to this moment and we look forward to celebrating your achievements ⭐
#WeAreAstrea
