School Inclusion Support Consultant & Specialist Teacher. Former Assistant Head Teacher & SENCO, Evidence Lead in Education & Specialist Leader in Education
East Midlands, England
Joined January 2011
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As a Specialist Teacher phonological awareness is something we always advocate to assess and provide targeted support for children finding it difficult to read. Clear message this morning to senco's it doesn't means give them more phonics intervention #languagematters
Fortunate to be attending the Language Matters Conference in Lincoln. Dr Judy Clegg has been sharing her research and how we can support in schools. #languagematters
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This is a recording of a free webinar I hosted for parents and carers, focusing on effective (and ineffective) study strategies that can be used at home to support your child with their learning. Please feel free to share widely if you think it's useful! youtube.com/watch?v=2FLodJng…
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After the release of the “Use of teaching assistants in schools” was released in September, I have spent the last few weeks reading, internalising and reflecting on what this research from the @educationgovuk essentially tells us (with strengths & developments needed)
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Exciting opportunity to join our fantastic team of caseworkers working in South Holland and South Kesteven. Click here for more information family-action.org.uk/get-inv…
Absolutely fantastic day at the Lincolnshire Virtual School Conference. A great opportunity to stop&reflect on current behaviour policies&consider how we can make a difference to children in care. Great to hear Paul Dix speak again @pauldixtweets
sheilacoates.foundation/ £5,000 awards available - supporting autistic students’ mental health and well-being. Sheila Coates Foundation is launching a £500,000 funding round to support the mental health&well-being of autistic young people.
Looks only for mainstream secondary and college education in England. The funding is to support short term solutions that can be put in place immediately. In previous funding rounds, 97% of schools report a positive impact after only 5 months.
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Appoint a SEND leader for your MAT, help Sendcos to feel less ‘isolated’, avoid ‘fighting’ with councils – here are 6 recommendations for academy trusts to improve their SEND support, based on @TheNFER research
tes.com/magazine/news/specia…
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Weston St Mary is a small school with a big heart. We are looking for a talented and dynamic Head of School to develop this exciting, happy, successful and creative school. Click here to find out more 👉 thelaat.co.uk/portfolio/head…
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Calling all SENCOs! Can you spare 5 minutes to complete a questionnaire? I'm working on a project which I hope will support specialist dyslexia assessors effectively work with schools. Please share with colleagues too.
Here's a link: louiseselbydyslexia.com/senc…
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It was fantastic to see some of our year 3/4 learners scanning the QR codes and listening to the audio books in the library during lunchtime today! 📚 Thank you for the idea @BranstonInfant1 😄 @WSHEnglishHub @GosbertonAcad
Having recently visited I highly recommend you contact Tina and book in a visit if you are considering a school place for your child. This is a beautiful warm & welcoming school building and all the staff & children made me feel very welcome! @FriskneyPrimary @the_laat
Are you looking for a smaller primary school that will allow your child to thrive? Email to arrange a visit: [email protected] or call our school office next week when we return from half term on 01754 820324. In the meantime, visit friskneyprimary.co.uk
