December 2025 Hello and welcome to my latest Chisnell Chatter. As the dust settles from the Chancellor’s budget and Christmas trees appear in our hallways, I bring you festive greetings. In this edition I explore the importance of achievement though Ofsted’s new Inspection framework and provide practical steps in how to embed a lens ofContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 33”
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Chisnell Chatter – Edition 32
November 2025 Hello and welcome to my latest Chisnell Chatter. I delivered my first session of Chisnell Chatter Live in October and it was a delight to meet face to face with school leaders across the primary and secondary phase. My next Chisnell Chatter Live event will take place on Wednesday 12 November (details below)Continue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 32”
Chisnell Chatter – Edition 31
October 2025 Brace yourself, more change afoot! We have more educational and political change afoot, we await the White Paper on SEND amongst clarity on how the new Ofsted inspection framework will unfold from November 10th 2025. Dip into my latest Chisnell Chatter (I can’t believe this is edition 31) and pick up on someContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 31”
Chisnell Chatter – Edition 30
September 2025 Welcome back! As the weather turns autumnal and the fresh paint in the corridors dries, I hope this edition of Chisnell Chatter finds you well. I have been refining my training and support programmes during the summer recess. In this edition I reflect on top tips for classroom practice including the 3-2-1 reflectionContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 30”
Chisnell Chatter – Edition 29
July 2025 Well you are nearly there! I hope you are navigating the myriad of school productions, residential trips and end of term shenanigans. As we charge towards the final days in the school year I bring you the 29th edition of Chisnell Chatter. Thank you for being with me on my journey into educationContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 29”
Chisnell Chatter – Edition 28
May 2025 As the days lengthen and the summer beckons, here is my latest edu-blog filled with morsels of SEND practice, DfE reviews and research guidance. Intrigued? Then read on…. Dyslexia Assistant head and SENCo, Emma Saunders, has produced a super graphic that defines dyslexia. She breaks down key parts of the definition of dyslexia,Continue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 28”
Chisnell Chatter – Edition 27
April 2025 Well, our education landscape is indeed shifting under our feet. The DfE and Ofsted have been busy, so brace yourself for a smorgasbord of educational information. All at your fingertips from yours truly. Intrigued? Then read on…. ‘It’s silent’ Race, Racism and safeguarding children I came across a super synopsis of this reportContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 27”
Chisnell Chatter – Edition 26
March 2025 In this edition, I explore Ofsted’s thematic reviews, lethal mutations, SEND and governance and the return from absence interview. Intrigued? Then read on…. Ofsted thematic reviews Ofsted published their approach to future thematic reviews of local authorities. These are joint reviews with Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission. The visits will explore:– howContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 26”
Chisnell Chatter – Edition 25 – February 2025
In this edition, I explore the Children’s Wellbeing and School Bill, Ofsted’s consultation on the new report card system and what great governance looks like. Intrigued? Then read on…. The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is a proposal for new laws that aims to improve children’s welfare and education. TheContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 25 – February 2025”
Chisnell Chatter – Edition 24 December 2024
Festive greetings for the December Chisnell Chatter. This is the fourth edition of Chisnell Chatter for the academic year 2024-25. In this edition, I explore Ofsted’s annual report, top tips on supporting pupils with SEND, ensuring validity in assessments and how to assure great behaviour in your classroom. Intrigued? Then read on…. Supporting SEND andContinue reading “Chisnell Chatter – Edition 24 December 2024”
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