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Catherine Connaughton

@ckconnaughton

Former Deputy Headteacher. 20 years experience in both secondary and post-16 educational leadership. Committed to improving the life chances of young people.

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Such a brilliant #PiXLInsights publication focused on stretch and challenge and more able learners. I’m delighted to be involved this year with the insights projects on boys and disadvantaged learners. Can’t wait to see those projects in print next year! PiXL

Such a brilliant #PiXLInsights publication focused on stretch and challenge and more able learners. I’m delighted to be involved this year with the insights projects on boys and disadvantaged learners. Can’t wait to see those projects in print next year! <a href="/ThePiXLNetwork/">PiXL</a>
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Those who know me, know that ‘when I grow up’ I want to be an astronaut 👩‍🚀 so it has been unbelievable to listen to the truly amazing and impressive Dame Dr Maggie Adhering-Pocock PiXL #sciencefestival #wow #awesome

Those who know me, know that ‘when I grow up’ I want to be an astronaut 👩‍🚀 so it has been unbelievable to listen to the truly amazing and impressive Dame Dr Maggie Adhering-Pocock <a href="/ThePiXLNetwork/">PiXL</a> #sciencefestival #wow #awesome
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Brilliant breakout on effectively sequencing the #Science #curriculum with Caroline Caroline Molyneux, Suzanne and Euan. Thought provoking and practical! 🤩🤩🤩🧪🧬🧫

Brilliant breakout on effectively sequencing the #Science #curriculum with Caroline <a href="/MolymeMolyneux/">Caroline Molyneux</a>, Suzanne and Euan. Thought provoking and practical! 🤩🤩🤩🧪🧬🧫
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How uncanny 🤩…the seminar I delivered yesterday to my Bright Futures Teaching School Hubs #ECT #mentors covered ‘self determination theory’ which was just mentioned this morning by Rachel Johnson PiXL! Both are a great reminder of how we raise aspirations for the students and staff we work with 🤩

How uncanny 🤩…the seminar I delivered yesterday to my <a href="/TSHubsBF/">Bright Futures Teaching School Hubs</a> #ECT #mentors covered ‘self determination theory’ which was just mentioned this morning by <a href="/RachelPiXL/">Rachel Johnson PiXL</a>! Both are a great reminder of how we raise aspirations for the students and staff we work with 🤩
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⭐️⭐️There was steam rising from the pens ✍️beside me noting down all the ideas Sarah was giving this morning to support our A/A* students ⭐️⭐️⭐️

⭐️⭐️There was steam rising from the pens ✍️beside me noting down all the ideas Sarah was giving this morning to support our A/A* students ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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I love this approach to diagnosing and tackling the U grade issue across our Sixth Forms!!! Following this process will make an impact and improve the life chances of our students! 👏🏼 Rachel Johnson PiXL PiXL

I love this approach to diagnosing and tackling the U grade issue across our Sixth Forms!!! Following this process will make an impact and improve the life chances of our students! 👏🏼 <a href="/RachelPiXL/">Rachel Johnson PiXL</a> <a href="/ThePiXLNetwork/">PiXL</a>
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Sooooo delighted to catch up with ‘our’ Mike, former Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College colleague and now paving the way in tackling toxic masculinity Progressive Masculinity. Can’t wait to hear you speak again this afternoon PiXL

Sooooo delighted to catch up with ‘our’ Mike, former <a href="/bthcc_college/">Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College</a> colleague and now paving the way in tackling toxic masculinity <a href="/ProgressiveMasc/">Progressive Masculinity</a>. Can’t wait to hear you speak again this afternoon <a href="/ThePiXLNetwork/">PiXL</a>
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Mike…👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 INCREDIBLE presentation to encourage us to think about our young men and ‘change the narrative’ from toxic to progressive masculinity Progressive Masculinity PiXL

Mike…👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 INCREDIBLE presentation to encourage us to think about our young men and ‘change the narrative’ from toxic to progressive masculinity <a href="/ProgressiveMasc/">Progressive Masculinity</a> <a href="/ThePiXLNetwork/">PiXL</a>
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Another two geniuses from the PiXL right from the beginnings who have helped countless Sixth Forms and Schools, including mine over many years. Peter and John Philip 💙 … it’s a joy and privilege working with you and on a personal note, classing you as friends!

Another two geniuses from the <a href="/ThePiXLNetwork/">PiXL</a> right from the beginnings who have helped countless Sixth Forms and Schools, including mine over many years. Peter and <a href="/alps_johnphilip/">John Philip 💙</a> … it’s a joy and privilege working with you and on a personal note, classing you as friends!
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Great start to our final #NPQLT conference focused on professional development within our schools. Such an insightful group of teachers committed to improving the lives of our young people Bright Futures Teaching School Hubs Rick Lawton FCCT Jayne Carmichael

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I can’t wait to see all our #ECTs and #Mentors over the next few weeks and talk through the next steps of their induction! ⭐️

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A brilliant #NPQ for colleagues who are leading or aspiring to lead Early Years including child minders/ nursery colleagues - STARTING APRIL '25 ❗️Places are capped and as a result are limited, eligibility will not guarantee a funded place ❗️ More #NPQEYL details

A brilliant #NPQ for colleagues who are leading or aspiring to lead Early Years including child minders/ nursery colleagues - STARTING APRIL '25  
❗️Places are capped and as a result are limited, eligibility will not guarantee a funded place ❗️
More #NPQEYL details
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We have a small number places for our #NPQSL cohort starting April '25 ❗️Places are capped and as a result are limited, eligibility will not guarantee a funded place❗️ More #NPQSL details bit.ly/3mTVB2A Apply bit.ly/3aRu7rw

We have a small number places for our #NPQSL cohort starting April '25  
❗️Places are capped and as a result are limited, eligibility will not guarantee a funded place❗️

More #NPQSL details bit.ly/3mTVB2A
Apply bit.ly/3aRu7rw