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19/08/2026
Every school has goals for the year ahead.
But beyond the improvement plans, meetings and milestones, there's something even more important...
💭 How do you want your staff to feel?
Complete the sentence:
"One thing I'd like every member of staff to feel this year is ______."
Whether it's valued, supported, heard, trusted or something completely different, we'd love to hear your thoughts.
Let's inspire one another 💜
18/08/2026
🚨 KCSIE 2026 is here - and there’s a lot to get across before September.
With 100+ changes, this isn’t just a technical update. It has implications for safeguarding training, policies, safer recruitment, online safety, AI-generated harms, harmful sexual behaviour and more.
Our KCSIE 2026 Quick Look breaks down the key changes school leaders, DSLs, governors, HR teams and safeguarding leads need to know.
📌 Save this post for your September planning.
Comment “KCSIE” below and we’ll reply with the download link.
17/08/2026
📚 Looking for your next leadership read?
Whether you're enjoying a quiet moment over the summer or simply looking for fresh inspiration, these three books offer practical ideas that translate well into school leadership.
Swipe through to see our picks, then tell us...
💬 What's one leadership book you'd recommend to another educator?
Let's build a reading list together. 👇
AI won't replace great teachers - but it will change how they lead, teach and assess.
In this episode of Leading with, Simon Bond is joined by AI in education expert Dan Fitzpatrick to explore what school leaders need to know now.
They discuss:
✨ Why AI works best as a thinking partner, not a replacement
✨ The reality of AI and teacher workload
✨ Why assessment needs to evolve in the age of AI
✨ What digital literacy really means beyond using technology
✨ How school leaders can embrace innovation without creating a "Head of AI"
If you're leading change in education, this conversation is packed with practical insights and thought-provoking ideas.
🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GuhKz05LG3Fj6JX4a1HWP?si=6vraMJ3VR6uM_bfqMjOp1g
14/08/2026
Fill in the blank 👇
By the end of the summer holidays, I hope to have ______.
It could be finished a book, a clearer improvement plan, a proper break, or simply a few days without checking emails.
We'd love to hear yours.
13/08/2026
As the new school year gets closer, it's easy to focus on all the things that need to get done. But sometimes, one simple reminder is all we need.
Maybe it's...
💜 Protect your wellbeing.
📅 Don't overfill your diary.
🎉 Celebrate the small wins.
🤝 Remember you don't have to do it all alone.
What’s yours?
Share your note in the comments, you never know who might need to read it.
✨ Save this post to revisit when the new term begins.
12/08/2026
From World Space Week and Harvest to Diwali, October is packed with opportunities to bring your school community together through meaningful assemblies.
Swipe through for three assembly ideas to inspire your pupils this autumn.
✨ Want to explore the full collection? Comment OCTOBER below and we'll send you the link to our October assemblies.
💜 Don't forget to save this post for September.
11/08/2026
The summer holidays can offer something that's often in short supply during term time: a little space to think.
Sometimes, stepping away from the day-to-day reminds us of the habits and mindsets that make the biggest difference when we return.
💬 Which of these resonates most with you?
Or, if summer has taught you a different leadership lesson, we'd love to hear it below.
Is play the missing piece in education?
In this episode, Michelle Windridge talks with Ruth Lue-Quee about why play isn't a distraction from learning - it's how children learn best.
From the Year 1 "cliff edge" to practical ideas teachers can use tomorrow, this conversation challenges what high expectations really look like.
🎧 Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Y3SC4mViTZekvlfHqdhVK?si=PG_uFmBCShOAFUuSsQFhDg
07/08/2026
How many can you tick off?
School holidays look different for every leader. Whether you're fully switched off or already thinking ahead to September, we hope you're finding time to recharge.
Let us know your score below!