It is essential that leaders have the opportunity to network with other colleagues doing a similar role. This often happens within a MAT, a local authority or specialist hub. Social media groups are also an incredibly useful way to network with colleagues nationally, and in some cases, internationally. OFSTED may ask subject leaders, middle leaders and heads of department how they use networking to support their strategic planning. Social media groups are great forums to find out information, share information, ask questions and discover resources that may be useful. Here are a selection of Facebook groups that you may find useful for yourself or your teams.
JMB education
Head Teachers UK
Primary art subject leaders
UK Primary school teachers
Year 3 &4 teachers UK
Primary literacy/English coordinators
Year 1/2 teachers
Primary computing coordinators UK
Languages in primary schools
Year 5/6 teachers (official, and better)
RE subject leaders (Primary)
Primary PHSE subject leaders
Life after teaching – exit the classroom and thrive
Primary teachers PHSE, SMSC and RSE co-ordinators
Primary languages UK
Mindfulness for children
MFL teachers
Primary history and geography leaders support group
Year 4 teachers
KS1 teachers – specifically Year 2
Primary PE coordinators
Year 5/6 chat for teachers
Twitter is also a great source of information, particularly around inspections and latest developments in education, research and news. Here are some useful starting points:
@Headteacherchat
@bbceducation
@Netmums
@ICT_MrP
@Education_Exprt
@WorldBookDayUK
@LiteracyTowerUK
@TES_Institute
@TeachSecondary
@TeachEarlyYrs
@safeinternetday
@tes
@Ofstednews
@educationgovuk
