Former HT who is hoping to challenge the stigma surrounding MH in education. Advocate for intentional, proactive support for leaders' mental health needs.
Joined July 2022
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The_Depressed_Headteacher retweeted
#Ofsted has today announced a series of major changes to the inspection system in response to its Big Listen consultation: here's everything you need to know about the reforms
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Back online after a twitter hiatus - mainly due to mental health and navigating my way out of headship taking all mental capacity.
Hope all out there are OK after sats. Reckon the STA should get into schools and become familiar with their audience.
If you're target setting for your y6 pupils, I urge colleagues to consider the cohorts journey rather than historic trends. I've just been informed that my target for ks2 maths this year is 85-90% as "that's what we always get".
Y6 cohort for this year's baseline is 67% in ks1
The_Depressed_Headteacher retweeted
That was a wonderful speech from the king. I think we’re very lucky. These are accidents of birth and he didn’t need to be intelligent, articulate, wise or kind, but he is.
The_Depressed_Headteacher retweeted
Morning, Has anyone got any tried and tested approaches for improving communication between staff and SLT? specifically the passing on of key messages, dates etc @Headteacherchat @PaulGarvey4 @DeputyPeake @DeputyGrocott @NHeadteacher @KyrstieStubbs @TheDepressedHT @HalilMrT4Real
The_Depressed_Headteacher retweeted
Thank you Paul. I don’t know @TheDepressedHT if you have listened to this episode of the #TinyVoiceTalks podcast, nor do I know if it will help but Dave talks with clarity aboutdepression, headship and seeing his way through it. tinyvoicetalks.buzzsprout.co…
Research has found that social connection is the strongest protective factor for depression. Makes sense that can struggle due to the isolating nature of the HT role 🤷♂️
How do we stay connected to those who matter to us, despite the all consuming nature of the HT role? 💚👨👩👦
@RaeSnape @MrsKatieSmith @HeadsUp4HTs @NewHTNetwork @Headrest_UK @Headteacherchat @PaulGarvey4 @chrisdysonHT @TheHeadsOffice @KyrstieStubbs @DrHopePrincipal @HeadteacherH
The_Depressed_Headteacher retweeted
You asked and Tiny Voice is talking about those subjects that we often sweep under the carpet.
Coming out at 9am - Tiny Voice Talks is talking about depression with @dave_let1986.
Watch this space #TinyVoiceTalks 📣
tinyvoicetalks.buzzsprout.co…
In you have a spare 5 minutes, take the time to support @afdadswell with this survey. 🌲🙌💚
We are trying to achieve this in our Branching Out project through arts in nature for mental wellbeing. We have a survey open for school staff to find out how this could work - please consider completing and sharing! angliaruskin.onlinesurveys.a…
The_Depressed_Headteacher retweeted
WHAT. A. PERFORMANCE.
WE ARE HEADING TO THE #WEURO2022 FINAL! 🎉
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Research shows that being connected with nature is associated with lower levels of poor mental health; in particular lower depression and anxiety levels.
It's so important to keep that connection when school starts again. How do we do it? 🌲🌷🌴
@Gemma_Drinkall @HeadsUp4HTs @TheHeadsOffice @Headrest_UK @Headteacherchat @chrisdysonHT @ChrisGPackham @Toriaclaire @PaulGarvey4 @TeachersRunClub @teachergoals @TeacherToolkit @CharteredColl
The NHS allow those struggling with their MH to self-refer themselves for support via the Let's Talk service. If you're struggling at the moment, look up the service in your area. It could be exactly what you need 💚
#edutwitter #teachertwitter
Exercise is proven to reduce depression and anxiety, research showing it can be as effective as anti-depressants for some.
But we're all so busy... It can a struggle to fit it in.
How do colleagues fit exercise into their working week? How do we fit it in? Comment below 💚⛹️♂️🏊♀️
