she/her Systems thinker and trying to put it into practice. Passionate about education for all

South West, England
Joined February 2009
Kelly Challis will focus on addressing the needs of learners with literacy difficulties in the classroom and how to develop a student-centred approach to classroom support. Sign up now buff.ly/3Afkywx @KSChallis #dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #education #literacydifficulties
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We need a general election not another Tory leadership election
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I can’t recommend this course highly enough. It has made such an impact on my way of thinking, it’s well worth the investment
Registration for #TB872 Managing Change with Systems Thinking in Practice closes soon open.ac.uk/postgraduate/modu…
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Well worth a read. Really shines a light on our use of language in reports and the importance of recommendations which are child centred
When a child is struggling at school, often they are seen by professionals (like me!) who assess, write reports and make recommendations. As this process goes on, something strange happens. Here's what it is (with @_MissingTheMark) 1/
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Congratulations to previous students of @stkathsschool and @AshtonParkSch, Eloise and Jack who graduated with degrees in Psychology and Sport Management today 🎓
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Fantastic to hear the talented @InspirePriEng talk today at #EducationFest. She really is the best at Primary Literacy.
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Trying to get children to do stuff when they're not developmentally ready for it is not high expectations, it's a misunderstanding of child development. #EYFS
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'Student writers need regular opportunities to write in their notebooks to establish a writing history. Work to build a student's writing stamina to strengthen their connection to critical literacy actions. Build stamina, grow the writer.' Alan j Wright – at Melbourne, Victoria
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Finally have that feeling of losing track of time whilst on holiday.
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Highly recommended intervention which is engaging and written with the student in mind at all times.
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To celebrate the upcoming paperback launch of A Clock of Stars 2, I'm giving away 3 copies! Words by me. Pictures by Chris Riddell. Pls retweet & comment to enter. Competition ends at 5pm, Tuesday 19th April. UK only. Good luck! 🍀⭐💫
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#TeamTransition I am hosting a webinar with @6into7 on the 28th April at 3.45. We want practitioners from primary and secondary to share feedback on data sharing and usage at key transition points - please let me know if you’d like to join us! The more the merrier 🙂
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The moment Richard, Nazanin and Gabriella finally reunited after 6 long years. This picture makes me so happy and so proud of all 3 of my brave constituents. Thank you everyone for your constant support for this incredible family. #NazaninIsFree
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We are incredibly hopeful at reports that Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe & Anoosheh Ashoori are on their way home ✈️ After many false dawns, we remain cautiously optimistic & hope to have the news confirmed by government soon ❤️ #FreeNazanin #FreeAnoosheh
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Make SEND training mandatory for all teaching staff - Petitions petition.parliament.uk/petit…
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FREE BOOK WEEKEND! Just retweet, reply, and follow and I'll randomly select five winners to receive this special AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS prize pack along with an additional book of your choice!
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#TeamTransition #TeamEnglish - can I enlist your help for a brief advisory meeting about some P-S transition resources & READING? 30th March 5.15 to support a fab charity. @acroydonCHS @primaryteachew @esbaldwin2 @AVisserFuray @miss_sha2806 @KSChallis RTs appreciated 😁
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