Making a difference to #MentalHealth & #SEND one keynote speech at a time | #ActuallyAutistic mum, climber, paraglider, clyclist, author & @CreativeEdu director
East Sussex, UK
Joined December 2011
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Pooky Knightsmith retweeted
#Dyspraxia is more common than we often think & can hold pupils back in a number of different ways. @PookyH offers some practical strategies for #teachers the classroom: buff.ly/fMshamg #teaching #SEND
Pooky Knightsmith retweeted
#Dyspraxia is more common than we often think & can hold pupils back in a number of different ways. @PookyH offers some practical strategies for #teachers the classroom: buff.ly/8G9q2n3 #inclusion #SEND
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Did you have a pupil who struggled in school last year? September offers a chance to reset & to rebuild relationships and engagement. @PookyH offers #teachers five clear approaches for the new term buff.ly/Oz6ddMT #schools
Pooky Knightsmith retweeted
Did you have a pupil who struggled in school last year? September offers a chance to reset & to rebuild relationships and engagement. @PookyH offers #teachers five clear approaches for the new term buff.ly/Oz6ddMT #schools
Pooky Knightsmith retweeted
New #teachers beginning at the chalkface this September must not neglect the power of relationships – with students, of course, but also with staff & parents. @PookyH looks at how we can begin building these vital relationships: buff.ly/z3n0TxT #teaching #schools
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SecEd Podcast: #Autism in the secondary school. Our new episode considers how #teachers & #teaching staff can effectively support #autistic students – with great tips & dos/don'ts from our experts: @rondelle10_b @PookyH @seainclusion & Frances Akinde buff.ly/OMYfrRn
Pooky Knightsmith retweeted
SecEd Podcast: #Autism in the secondary school. Our new episode considers how #teachers & #teaching staff can effectively support #autistic students – with great tips & dos/don'ts from our experts: @rondelle10_b @PookyH @seainclusion & Frances Akinde: buff.ly/OMYfrRn
Pooky Knightsmith retweeted
Playtime in primary #schools can be a daunting prospect for some children, who can be overwhelmed by these unstructured, often noisy periods. @PookyH offers some quick wins & practical pointers for inclusive approaches – buff.ly/xcerLbx #teachers #inclusion
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🔐Unlock the potential of autistic students
📚 Session highlights:
Understanding autism and who it affects
Cultivating an autistic-friendly environment 🌟
Preventing and navigating sensory, social, emotional, and task overwhelm
👉 Register now rb.gy/qnn2m7👈
@PookyH
Pooky Knightsmith retweeted
Executive function skills are crucial to helping students thrive in their schooling & yet they develop unevenly. @PookyH explores practical strategies #teachers can use with students, including #SEND children, to improve & manage these skills buff.ly/FfRkLpE #teaching
Pooky Knightsmith retweeted
Executive function skills are crucial to helping students thrive in their schooling & yet they develop unevenly. @PookyH explores practical strategies #teachers can use with students, including #SEND children, to improve & manage these skills: buff.ly/OBYF7fj #teaching
Pooky Knightsmith retweeted
#Transitions & #change are part of primary school life, but there are lots of little things we can do to support children who might be anxious or worried. Some great ideas & advice from @PookyH: buff.ly/lX0qgcu #education #teaching #wellbeing
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It's been a while!
A new YouTube video...
Please watch and share:
youtu.be/jXqMElP3jrY
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EXECUTIVE FUNCTION
Practical strategies to support neurodivergent students with executive function challenges in planning, organisation, and focus
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Please use/share/feedback
Bookings via the wonderful Ellie @SpeakingofBks
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DOWNLOAD: Co-Regulation Strategies
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Practical co-regulation strategies to help children manage emotions with calm, connection, and confidence
Please use and share - I hope it's helpful
Pooky Knightsmith retweeted
#Transitions & #change are part of primary school life, but there are lots of little things we can do to support children who might be anxious or worried. Some great ideas & advice from @PookyH: buff.ly/lX0qgcu #education #teaching #wellbeing
Pooky Knightsmith retweeted
Mental Health of Neurdivergent Students
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Slides for an upcoming session - hopefully helpful - if so, please use & share
(bookings via Ellie @SpeakingofBks )
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DOWNLOAD: Social Scripts for the Classroom
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My latest resource.. please use / share / feedback
(designed to support neurodivergent students but more widely applicable too)
