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I’ve reset the relationship between government & workforce — I'll treat you, and your unions, with the dignity you deserve. I opened the doors to Department for Education to discuss how we work together to drive up standards for our children & young people, as we begin the new term.

“You cannot inspect your way out of the SEND crisis", warns James Bowen, after Ofsted announced it will consult on a new inclusion criterion. John Roberts investigates how the move could risk schools being blamed for a crisis out of "their control”: tes.com/magazine/news/…

"You cannot inspect your way out of the SEND crisis” James Bowen Big two-part SEND investigation from John Roberts: 1. An analysis of Ofsted's proposed inclusion criterion and how schools could be unfairly blamed for wider SEND failures. (1/2) tes.com/magazine/news/…

The NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen warns that there is a strong sense that “the current accountability system penalises the most inclusive schools” and that this should be addressed. tes.com/magazine/news/…

⭐ The latest episode of our School Leadership Podcast is out now! Hear education policy consultant Nansi Ellis, and Gareth Conyard of the Teacher Development Trust discuss how education policy is made, why it often fails the sector it is intended to serve, and how we can make

The fastest Assistant General Secretary in the country James Bowen

First competitive race in about 8 years. Good to be back at it! 🏃‍♂️

Schools are increasingly having to step in and fill the gap left by underfunded mental health services James Bowen tells Denis Campbell Guardian news - with better community support issues could be tackled before they escalate and harm children’s education

James Bowen celebrates reasons to be cheerful with delegates NAHT Eastern conference NAHT The buzz is evident in the room.

"Just 5 minutes a day can make a real difference." 📚 Amid rising pressures on families, James Bowen urges parents to read with their kids, highlighting how an early love for books can have a lasting impact. the-independent.com/news/uk/nation…

2nd race of the season! 10miler: 60:35 finish time and a 15th place finish. Going in the right direction!

Our last session at CCN Conference 2024 is a major one, with our panel Kate Foale James Bowen NAHT, Dame Christine Lenehan and Ben Bryant discussing how he achieve a consensus on SEND reform. Recap on our SEND report: countycouncilsnetwork.org.uk/educational-ou…

Gosport Half Marathon done. Finish time 1:19:56. Time for a few weeks off before starting the next training block. 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️

The NAHT has said the following assessments are all unnecessary & should be scrapped in its curriculum review submission: ❌multiplication tables check 📘the phonics screening check ✍️key stage 2 grammar, punctuation and spelling tests tes.com/magazine/news/…

NAHT general secretary, Paul Whiteman, this morning told BBC News we have concerns over the reliability of Ofsted judgements under the proposed new system.

If we want to transform perceptions of teaching then real change is needed – from pay to professional respect, says the NAHT's James Bowen tes.com/magazine/analy…

Edinburgh Marathon ✅ Great course, but last 6 miles into gale-force winds were ‘challenging’. Made it round in 2:54.