Teacher, Tutor, Coach, Consultant Reader, runner, chef, photographer, gardener, Dad. Busy.
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What did you do on your INSET day?
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Well I wasn't expecting those energy levels from @jimroberson1 on our INSET day! Lots of positive messages about finishing strong and hitting the ground running that should help us at the end of this and start of next term. Thank you.
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The updated DfE Reading Framework in nice, easy bite sized chunks for you to read with a cup of tea. #dfe #dfereadingframework #readingframework #updatedreadingframework #teachersofinstagram #teachreading #reading #dfereading #teacher #yourewelcome -SCROLL DOWN : )
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📢We are thrilled to be running our OU/UKLA Teachers' Reading Group for the third year! @StWEnglishHub📢
Come and join us as we talk all things reading for pleasure. This relaxed group is free to join and all are welcome! @MrsFe77 @Ste_Smith @LucyMckerrow @The_UKLA @OpenUni_RfP
Our third year running a Teacher Reading Group in South Yorkshire. Come and join us to help promote a positive reading culture in your school and discover some fantastic books to share. #readingforpleasure
Whoop! The dates are set for the next South Yorkshire #TRG. Cannot wait to go again. Suspect there may be people joining for the third time - yes it is THAT good - but newbies welcome too! @The_UKLA @TeresaCremin @OpenUni_RfP @StWEnglishHub @jmatschools @RoSIS_1 @learnsheffield
The threshold has got to be lower this year but that doesn't make up for putting everyone through such a painful process. Make the test more age appropriate and then raise the threshold if you must.
Absolutely appalling. I am now even more angry then I was last week. Our poor children. 💔 Have you seen this
@chrisdysonHT ?
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The latest teachers strike in England is today. 3 mins on what's happened to teachers' pay since 2012. The average teachers' salary has reduced in real terms - and more so than some other professions. Produced by Michael Cox, Rob England, Robert Cuffe. bbc.co.uk/news/education-632…
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📢Exciting opportunity to join us @StWEnglishHub 📢
As we move into our sixth year of delivering the English hub programme, we are looking to expand our team of Literacy Specialists. Further details of the role and the application can be found here:
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I keep thinking that I'm the boy in the story of the Emperor's new clothes. It seems im not alone: We want to point out that quality teaching is more than just implementing what you intend to implement, in the rationally justified sequence agreed.
What we are not allowed to say about curriculum intent educontrarianblog.com/2023/0…
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Hi - I am running a whole class reading in KS2 course via Zoom on Sat 29th at 10:30am for approx 90 mins - includes how to plan, choose texts, incorporate full novels and your wider curriculum and support all learners etc. Retweets appreciated. Ta.
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I'm thrilled to announce that THE CHIME SEEKERS has been shortlisted for the #UKLABookAwards in the 7-10+ category, alongside absolutely stonking company!
@The_UKLA is proud to announce 4 stunning SHORTLISTS for the #UKLABookAwards 2023. Congratulations to the authors, illustrators and translators of our shortlists: 3-6+, 7-10+, 11-14+ and Information books 3-14+
@ReadingCloudESS @lovereadingkids
I'm planning some letter writing from Stanley trying to make things sound better than they actually are. Any ideas for letters or texts that paint a rosy picture of a grim situation as a model? @MrsFe77 @_Reading_Rocks_ @LucyMckerrow
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If every teacher, Head and governing body write to their MP and Amanda Spielman raising their concerns over inspection, we might get somewhere. We have put up with this regime for too long. There are other ways to improve a system.
Grant an inquiry of the Ofsted inspection at Caversham Primary School - Sign the Petition! chng.it/M5WSN7yH via @UKChange
Just a small selection of the books brought to share at the @StWEnglishHub reading conference. An inspirational day listening @TeresaCremin @jonnybid and soon @RuddickRichard.
One of the most important things you can do as a teacher to impact on outcomes and life chances for your pupils: develop pleasure in reading.
Graduates of our evidence-informed #OUReadingSchools Programme know how to build & sustain schoolwide #reading cultures
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They continue to make a difference 👏👏👏 #readingforpleasure
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Great TRG session tonight. Lots of discussion around reading time and book chat. Quite apt that it's World Book Day. Thank you to everyone involved @MrsFe77 @Ste_Smith @StWEnglishHub
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Reading @HelenRutterUK's book The Boy Whose Wishes Came True to the kids on #WorldBookDay2023 printing and handing out lots of inspirational quotes from Lucas Bailey ("believe in your dreams") and getting a costume ready. #readingforpleasure
Scary book suggestions for KS2 please. Ours aren't scary enough! #readingrocks #readingforpleasure #ourfp