National Leader of Governance, FRSA, Chair of Governors, MA Ed,The Key Associate Expert, longbow archer (and I work full time) #actuallyautistic opinions my own

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@thatginamiller Know someone who has made a positive ‘hands-on’ high impact on your local community over 3-4 years? That's the criteria for a BEM - nominate them for a Queen’s honour ignoratus.wordpress.com/2017…
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Thank you to everyone for all the wonderful comments about Martin. The cause of death was a heart attack. As a family, we're struggling to comprehend everything. He was my Martin and the world is a much sadder place without him. Michaela Matthews.
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Martin Matthews, Sadly passed away 19.09.20 retweeted
Ministers came under fire for paying social media influencers, including Gallacher, up to an estimated £15,000 for social media posts promoting the campaign - one of which has now been deleted schoolsweek.co.uk/tv-present…
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Has someone warned Dido Harding Christmas is fast approaching?
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Martin Matthews, Sadly passed away 19.09.20 retweeted
Key finding 4: 93% of respondents agree that relevant high-quality induction training should be mandatory for new governors and trustees, a figure that has remained consistent across the ten years of the survey. When first asked in 2011, 90% agreed. #SchoolGovernance2020 /5
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Martin Matthews, Sadly passed away 19.09.20 retweeted
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for Catholic education? Contact ⁦@HelenStevenson4⁩ to discuss this CEO-level position. join-popefrancismac.co.uk/

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Martin Matthews, Sadly passed away 19.09.20 retweeted
NEW School Governance in 2020 - governance volunteers Governors and trustees told us about their characteristics, their motivations for volunteering and their board’s experience of recruiting volunteers. Read the report: nga.org.uk/governance2020 #SchoolGovernance2020 /1
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Martin Matthews, Sadly passed away 19.09.20 retweeted
17 Sep 2020
We’re supporting @MancLibraries and encouraging kids to read! Even 10 minutes per day gives kids the chance to ✅ Relax ✅ Expand imagination & creativity ✅ Improve memory & concentration. Take a look at our @MCRMetrolink map for reading recommendations for children's books!
Read Manchester launches great new reading map with Transport for Greater Manchester! Check it out and download it here! manclibraries.blog/2020/09/1…
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Martin Matthews, Sadly passed away 19.09.20 retweeted
Calling all allies of @LGBTedUK 🌈 #Ally #LGBTed ...please help spread the word regarding this amazing FULLY FUNDED masters opportunity for a cohort of LGBT & ally teachers via @TheNCE_ @DiverseEd2020 @WomenEd @BAMEedNetwork @DisabilityEdUK @CharteredColl @educationgovuk
16 Sep 2020
It’s here! We are thrilled to announce the first ever @LGBTedUK Senior Leadership Masters for LGBT teachers AND allies, through @TheNCE_ Fully funded and starts in November. Click the images for details and express your interest here: admin-oceanova-lp-live.edcow… Please RT
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Martin Matthews, Sadly passed away 19.09.20 retweeted
Has everyone order their additional Covid testing kits? Portal opened today and its very straightforward. Just hope they arrive quick now as people are desperate to get tests. #testkits #covid19
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Martin Matthews, Sadly passed away 19.09.20 retweeted
We're celebrating Pearson National Teaching Awards Silver Winners today, but let's take the opportunity to say a BIG THANK YOU to ALL teachers. You do an amazing job. You are all #ClassroomHeroes! Want to say thank you to your teacher? thankateacher.co.uk
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Martin Matthews, Sadly passed away 19.09.20 retweeted
Williamson says he's seen schools responding "brilliantly", but he wants to "drive up consistency across the board to make sure that all schools are doing an absolute minimum" #edselctte
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Martin Matthews, Sadly passed away 19.09.20 retweeted
Congratulations Miss Raggett @VantageAcademi1 "A committed & valued member of the St Hilda's family, Beth's kind and considerate manner has enabled her to make pupils feel safe, secure and ready to thrive and flourish in our setting." #ClassRoomHeroes @RandstadJobs
What a fantastic achievement!! 👏🌟 We are all so proud of Miss Raggett who, this morning, was presented with the Silver Award for Teacher of the Year for her outstanding commitment to changing the lives of the children she works with @TeachingAwards #ClassroomHeroes
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Martin Matthews, Sadly passed away 19.09.20 retweeted
Thanks to @pearsonuk for supporting the Pearson National Teaching Awards, a great partner who believes in the importance of recognising and celebrating teachers, teaching assistants and lecturers for the impact they have on our young people. #ClassroomHeroes
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Martin Matthews, Sadly passed away 19.09.20 retweeted
Thanks to @RandstadJobs for supporting Teacher of the Year in a Primary School. Find out who's won a Silver Award very soon 🏆#ClassroomHeroes
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Martin Matthews, Sadly passed away 19.09.20 retweeted
Thanks to @FutureFirstOrg for supporting two awards: Making a Difference – Primary School of the Year and Secondary School of the Year. We're looking forward to celebrating our Silver shortly 🏆#ClassroomHeroes
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Martin Matthews, Sadly passed away 19.09.20 retweeted
Thanks to @educationgovuk for supporting 2 great categories – Outstanding New Teacher of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement – in recognition of the beginning and the end of fantastic teaching careers. We look forward to celebrating our Silver Winners soon. #ClassroomHeroes
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Martin Matthews, Sadly passed away 19.09.20 retweeted
A top civil servant has warned that the government 'will be disappointing more people than we please' during the early years of its new school rebuilding programme schoolsweek.co.uk/school-reb…
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Martin Matthews, Sadly passed away 19.09.20 retweeted
I found this smelly damp farmer foot and chewed it up
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Martin Matthews, Sadly passed away 19.09.20 retweeted
Government is not a team. It is a loose confederation of warring tribes.
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Martin Matthews, Sadly passed away 19.09.20 retweeted
Michal Brzezowski was the youngest Polish pilot fighting in the Battle of Britain. On 15th September he was in combat with ME109s near Gravesend in Hurricane P3577 and crashed into the sea. At the time of his death he was 20 years of age. Remember. Inspire. Unity
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