Dr Kulvarn Atwal. Head Learning Leader of 2 schools in London. Published 2 books: The Thinking Teacher. The Thinking School. Views my own.
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I've been teaching and leading schools for over 25 years.
I know that if I can't meet our students' personal, social and emotional needs, I'll never meet their learning needs.
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I was born in England and have spent my entire life thinking I'm English.
Why am I now being told that I'm not? What am I then?
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A parent of a new Reception child told that me that she had chosen our school because everyone on her street told her how great our school was.
That is worth morth than 50 Outstanding Ofsted inspections.
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The Thinking School retweeted
Headteacher Update Podcast: The White Paper includes plans for a 94% #attendance target. We talk to Kulvarn Atwal (@Thinkingschool2) & Chris Noble (@TKATAcademies) about their approaches to boosting attendance in their #schools: ow.ly/oqkX50ZOKtP
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There should not be any grades on an Ofsted Inspection Report.
Just detail what the school does really well.
And what needs to be worked on.
And how the school will be supported to improve.
That's what parents want to know. They don't need grades and comparisons.
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The Thinking School retweeted
Headteacher Update Podcast: The #Schools White Paper includes plans for a 94% #attendance target. We talk to two heads about their approaches to attendance. Great practical advice/tips from Dr Kulvarn Atwal (@Thinkingschool2) & Chris Noble (@TKATAcademies) ow.ly/MAwc50ZOaLs
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Wellbeing of students in schools starts with wellbeing of staff.
If the staff team feel supported, included and heard; they will do the same for our students.
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Behaviour policies in schools should be designed to meet the learning needs of students.
End of.
Not to make adults lives easier.
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I'm a Principal of 2 schools with nearly 2000 kids.
All my most memorable moments this year involved teaching the kids.
Still the best part of the job!
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As a school leader, the biggest challenge at the end of a term is actually switching off.
It ain't that easy.
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Across our Federation, we and I have had a great year:
I've been able to teach as much as possible.
I've led a coaching group for all staff.
I've attended so many planning sessions.
How? Because I have'nt had to waste time thinking about Ofsted.
It's been great for everyone.
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Final two days of term in school spoiled by the need to check so many SATs papers for correct marking.
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Staff wellbeing isn't about biscuits and cakes in the staff room.
It is about making staff feel valued, included, respected and listened to.
Then they'll stay
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The Thinking School retweeted
Championing each of the fabulous HT’s whose wisdom is captured in the book, starting with the excellent @Thinkingschool2
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One of our parents was racially abused outside the school gates this afternoon.
I could see this coming . . .
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We are at a turning point in our country.
We either focus on hate and division.
Or love and collaboration.
I know which I've focused on in our schools this week.
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I've led 5 assemblies this week - with a focus on Gypsy Roma Traveller Month.
I remember the first time as a child, that reference was made to my own background in an assembly. It was life changing to my self esteem.
I saw that same effect in every assembly I led this week.
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