Early Years Development Lead at CELT. Small school champion. Optimist, idealist. Cleft lip & palate. SW 100 #11. She/her. Own personal views
Lydford, England
Joined September 2012
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Jo Luxford retweeted
Following on from a broader piece, I am really interested in the Thinking Leader- from classroom to boardroom this is vital in our sector
Please have a look and tell me what you think.
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Jo Luxford retweeted
I wrote this for me - to try and help find the balance that is very challenging right now. Please share this with any leader that may need to read it right now. passmorespedagogy.wordpress.…
Jo Luxford retweeted
Hello - I wrote a new blog about the teaching of whole class reading, which I haven't in a while. It's over 9000 words so quite a read, but I hope the comprehensive nature of it comes across as helpful, rather than patronising. Anyway - hope it's useful!
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Jo Luxford retweeted
Mixed age classes are not the end of the world!!! Schools across the sector are running them brilliantly and there are oodles of people who can offer help and advice #bettertogether
Primary schools struggling with falling pupil numbers could be forced to run mixed-age classes to cope financially, and some may have to close, warns @TheNFER report tes.com/magazine/news/genera…
As always, exceptional.
It might also mean changing the way schools try to improve academic standards – a shift away from systems designed to track and drive progress through numbers and grades and a refocusing on the substance of learning itself –
New blog post. Christian Inclusion.
My talk to the Flourishing Trusts Network on prioritising vulnerable children and how to frame this within a Christian values system.
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Jo Luxford retweeted
We have many schools with mixed age classes @DartmoorMAT and the children get an excellent deal.
There is often trepidation from parents around changing the model but the provision is superb and if you want to see truly superb teaching you will find it in mixed age classes
Primary schools struggling with falling pupil numbers could be forced to run mixed-age classes to cope financially, and some may have to close, warns @TheNFER report tes.com/magazine/news/genera…
Jo Luxford retweeted
Thank you! Right back at you - I really enjoyed your presentation. The work you have done, and are doing, to ensure children have a high quality education in small schools is fantastic!
Jo Luxford retweeted
Fabulous workshop by @joannapple @bridge_gareth @DartmoorMAT on their Ruby Hub model - 4 small schools working collaboratively to support effectively resource. Really inspiring & innovative leadership of #smallschools 👏 ps excited to see them cite my research! @rED_Cornwall24
Jo Luxford retweeted
NEW - For leaders of small schools, this session will be perfect! We are delighted @joannapple from @DartmoorMAT is joining us at ResearchED Cornwall to share her experiences of leading small schools.
Jo Luxford retweeted
Come and watch me and @joannapple speak about our small schools!
Jo Luxford retweeted
Let’s get ready to Research🔬ED!!
Only two weeks to go until researchED comes to the south-west.
Get your tickets now!!
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@CeltAcademies proud to be hosting!
Jo Luxford retweeted
This is such a brilliant listen to remember that small schools are indeed mighty and so important to the fabric and resilience of our communities
Thank you @joannapple
Brand New Series! In season 2 Ep.1, @jon_hutchinson_ talks to Jo Luxford, hub principal of 3 tiny schools in the southwest. Discover the unique quirks of small schools & what it's like to teach & lead in them. Listen here: spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e… #EdChat #SmallSchools #Podcast
Jo Luxford retweeted
Have some jobs around the house/garden?
Thrilled to share a new series of podcasts where I talk to some of the most brilliant people in education - like @joannapple - about what they’re working on right now.
This first episode we ask “What’s so special about small schools?”
Brand New Series! In season 2 Ep.1, @jon_hutchinson_ talks to Jo Luxford, hub principal of 3 tiny schools in the southwest. Discover the unique quirks of small schools & what it's like to teach & lead in them. Listen here: spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e… #EdChat #SmallSchools #Podcast
There is absolutely nothing like the weight-lifting- off -shoulders feeling of a successful dry-weather sports day.
Massive guilt about having a complete weekend off as a birthday treat to myself! When did simply resting become so difficult?
Jo Luxford retweeted
Why did Rishi come to Torridge and Tavistock to help Sir Geoffrey? Was it this poll the Daily Mail used in its story, a mega poll? You are reading it correctly, Isabel Saxby Labour not just winning, but now surging ahead to oust Sir Geoffrey Cox #creamfirstpeoplefirst
Jo Luxford retweeted
I've just watched the last episode of Lost Boys & Fairies, and even though I hadn't seen the rest of the series I am weeping so much my throat hurts. it is so, so brilliant.
Jo Luxford retweeted
Thanks for coming along. The children were awesome and such a fabulous staff team! 💙🤍❤️
Wonderful trip to Normandy with @DartmoorMAT. Kids were excellent and a tour de force of organisation by Liz, @vejjordan and @mradamhill . French school visit a particular highlight!
After a tough week this was TV that really hit the spot. It was a beautifully acted drama with a smattering of big musical numbers, some gorgeous drag costumes, fantastic acting, even lots of lovely lilting Welsh. I cried buckets. Really needed this three episode binge.
Jo Luxford retweeted
Polls suggest Labour could win in Torridge and Tavistock tavistock-today.co.uk/news/p…
