Deputy Head & DSL in an independent specialist provision, former PE teacher. Northerner in the south after 9 years in Coventry. Love sport & photography

West Sussex
Joined October 2013
After 26 years teaching, last 11 as #Senco , I'm finally saying goodbye to mainstream education. Definitely the right time for a change of direction. Exhausted but excited #SEN #selfcare #proud.
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When will Labour’s schools White Paper plans be put in place? Tes provides a timeline for the planned reforms announced this week tes.com/magazine/news/genera…
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Glorious final sunset of 2025 in #sussexbythesea
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Just finished my 1st half term as a Deputy Head and DSL, with the little matter of an inspection thrown in for good measure. Looking forward to a much needed break to recharge and go again. #inclusion #learningcurve
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I'm doing a #FreeGiveaway of my latest book "The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching" to celebrate its publication! Retweet to enter. Winner announced on 10th April. UK only. #EduSky #inclusion #freebie
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A message to America, from Europe As seen on The Last Leg, with thanks to @BakersTweet for making it sing. You can watch the episode and the series online at channel4.com @Channel4
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An important read. Will be interesting to see where we go next and how we can work towards making sure that children are in the best place for their education. #inclusion
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What better way to prepare for a new job than a sunset stroll? Loving life by the sea! #NewBeginnings2024 #sussexbythesea
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I know the #hundred isn't everyone's cup of tea but this has been a fantastic afternoon so far. Go #southernbrave
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Is this what we should be teaching children in school? So much for "British values"! Interesting question for @NickGibbUK does he see this behaviour as a positive role model for our students?
Jayne Secker - Do you agree with what Lee Anderson said? Robert Jenrick - Yes JS - Hope not hate say words have consequences... so when will the government realise that language matters.. as this could stoke up far right activity RJ - I don't think that's right #KayBurley
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As always, a half term trip to #Berwick is good for the soul! Relax, recover and enjoy the sunshine!
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What a great whistle-stop tour of #executivefunction from fellow North eastener @caroljallen today at the @SENDShowUK. So much to take on board, can't wait to get started!
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Excellent presentation by @MaxineJBurns on #DLD at the @SENDShowUK. Lots of great ideas to work on to develop our whole school approach to this key area of need.
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A superb thread and a must read for #senco. Particularly like the "faded support" - teach strategies not the answers!
To anyone who couldn’t make #rED22 yesterday, here is a little summary of how to adapt cognitive science for SEND pupils…🧵
3rd day on the #IOW and loving it. Sunshine, beaches, royalty, geology and dinosaur fossils. Colwell Bay 2mro!
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A quick summary of my day. @WWTArundel, coffee and chichester. Great start to the hols #4for44
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If students aren’t getting enough physical education, movement, & recess, don’t blame them when they get restless, fidgety, & can’t focus in class. Children are active by nature & need to move. Exercise enhances focus, self regulation and brain performance.
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What a fantastic way to start the summer hols, Six at Theatre Royal, Brighton. An amazing performance from start to finish. #six #herstory
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So true. They are highly skilled and work tirelessly with our most vulnerable children.
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Excellent resource. Love the "hide the broccoli..."
NEW! One pager summarising retrieval practice. Featuring the brilliant @KateJones_teach @Inner_Drive @DTWillingham @RetrieveLearn @teacherhead (again!) & Professor Robert Bjork. 🙌