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Kelvin Stephens retweeted
In today’s education news… The long awaited curriculum review has been published and I thought I’d pick out some of the things that have stood out to me as a primary school teacher to be fair there’s quite a few things I like especially around oracy and citizenship but I’d love
Kelvin Stephens retweeted
If I was reforming SEND, I would start by putting a disclaimer on the curriculum, that it can be ok to be 'below'
The 'expected standard' is a crude assessment tool.
My skills may vary.
My progress is relative.
And that I don't need to be put onto a register.
Kelvin Stephens retweeted
🎬 Just wrapped filming 8 ROSPA-accredited training videos for our SMART Response program — a fresh, innovative take on lockdowns in education.
And guess who hosted? Mark Wingett (yep, DC Carver from The Bill!) 👮♂️🎙️
📖 Read more: loom.ly/Kd1Yu9M
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Today we are celebrating joining the Mercian Trust and working together, building a brighter future for our Children and Young People
@RushallPrimary
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We officially joined the Mercian Trust on 1st June. We were welcomed to the family today with chocolate and a framed picture.
Kelvin Stephens retweeted
We officially joined the Mercian Trust on 1st June. We were welcomed to the family today with chocolate and a framed picture.
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Our New Minibus - Part 4 - Thank you!
Additional funds were raised through events such as sponsored swims, mountain climbs (Ben Nevis & Snowdon), DofE activities, a Summer Fayre, Wheel-a-thon, raffles, and a final donation from Lorraine Thompson, Head of Virtual School.
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Our New Minibus - Part 3
Contributions came from businesses like MV Kelly, Palletways, RSK Transport, NA Cars, Morgan’s Café, and Midland Block & JJ, alongside generous personal donations from parents and families.
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Our New Minibus - Part 2
PSA (Friends of Oakwood) raised £17,275, with the remaining funds sponsored by Daz’s Rock 4 Charity and The Rowlands Trust.
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Our New Minibus - Part 1
In March 2023, we applied to Variety for a new minibus to support our growing school and provide older students with opportunities to explore the wider community, building independence beyond the classroom...
Kelvin Stephens retweeted
Education secretary @bphillipsonMP has announced a raft of measures aimed at making mainstream schools more inclusive for pupils with SEND
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Kelvin Stephens retweeted
"Helping teachers to change, then, is not about simply giving teachers new things to do in the classroom but about successfully helping them to replace old habits with new ones."
Josh Goodrich "Responsive Coaching"
Kelvin Stephens retweeted
As day 2 wraps up, we reflect on two incredible days of learning at the PEIA event. Huge thanks to Doug Lemov, Hannah Solomon, and @TeachLikeAChamp for their expertise, and to all the passionate participants! Together, we’re shaping the future of education! #PEIA
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Good morning from day 2 of the PEIA event! Excited to continue with Doug Lemov and Hannah Solomon leading sessions on retrieval practice and "Everybody Writes." Here's to more innovation and collaboration! @TeachLikeAChamp #PEIA
Kelvin Stephens retweeted
Excited to kick off the PEIA event at Walsall FC! Led by Windsor Academy Trust for @educationgovuk in partnership with @TeachLikeAChamp, educators from Sandwell & Walsall are here to learn, collaborate, and inspire. Starting strong with Doug Lemov and Hannah Solomon! #PEIA
Kelvin Stephens retweeted
Teachers: “Don’t swing on your chair you will die… you will literally die a terrible terrible death. One time I taught a child who swung on his chair, rest his soul, dead!”
Also teachers doing displays: …
Kelvin Stephens retweeted
Work is progressing well with the spaces. Gym will not be ready until October, but we are on track for the other spaces.
