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Providing school leadership, support & training, Elklan & NLT, ex-HT & now exploring all things SEND, especially SLCN. ❤️ learning & leading

England, United Kingdom
Joined July 2017
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🌟 Purposeful Planning for Interventions in the Early Days 🌟 📅 Tue 30 Sept · ⏰ 3:30–4:30pm · Online Join our Early Years Lead to explore play-based strategies for purposeful interventions in communication & language. 🔗 eventbrite.com/e/14913946946…
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The Headteacher Update Bulletin is out now: How to write your school Climate Action Plan – How to create playtimes inclusive of all pupils – Implementing initiatives in #schools – Changes to school uniform rules – Oracy & SLCN – and more! tinyurl.com/k5yzt8e9 #teaching
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We can't wait for our FREE 'Turning the Pages Together' conference on Friday 16th May. We will look at all things reading & have some amazing speakers! Book now to avoid disappointment @kashleyenglish @RuddickRichard @jonnybid @ReadingExplorer @NcleRSN bookwhen.com/stmichaelsengli…
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Today marks the launch of Voicebox 2025 – a Primary School joke-telling competition helping raise awareness of the power of Speech and Language Therapy. Look out for posts with the hashtag #voicebox to find out more about the joy and importance of communication. #sltfv
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📢Calling all primary school teachers! Join our free online author events this March. Our research shows that more children who experience author events and visits enjoy reading in their free time compared to their peers who haven't experience one. More info! ⤵️
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Join us on Thursday 23rd January 3.30pm - 4.30pm to look at high quality phonics for KS2 children. This fully funded CPD will look at the research underpinning best practice to continue to support KS2 children who are receiving phonics instruction. buff.ly/4jg2tmV
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Do you have a child with additional needs who is struggling with toilet training? This workshop might be helpful. Please pass on to parents who might benefit
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Last few places available for our introductory course to Colourful Semantics. Find out more and register here - eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-co… @WeAreTeachers @sencochat @SENCOcoach @WholeSchoolSEND @SpecialNeedsLA #specialneeds #speechandlanguage #colourfulsemantics @Headteacherchat
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Our end of year gift to you. From now until the New Year a selection of our teaching resources will be available for only £1 each over on the Primary English website. Don't miss out on this opportunity. Available here: primaryenglished.co.uk/resou…
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We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and highly skilled educator as a Trust Cluster SENDCo who will bring enthusiasm, drive and expertise to develop the SEND provision. Apply now - northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Tru… #Education #SEND #Lookingforwork
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Are you looking to strengthen early reading in your school? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to receive expert support, rooted in professional dialogue, dedicated professional development, and a clear plan for next steps. Click below to apply today. buff.ly/4e1hbdJ
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Closing the Gap: Quality Interventions to Maximise the Progress of the Lowest 20% Join us as we look at research informed best practice to support the lowest 20% to close the gap. This FREE online training is on Monday 9th December 3.30pm - 5pm. buff.ly/4g6yxqK
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We still have availability for our online Colourful Semantics Training on 21st November - find out more and register here - eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-co… @SpeechAndLangUK @sencochat @SENMAGAZINE @teachergoals @WeAreTeachers #speechtherapy #colourfulsemantics
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We still have some spaces on our upcoming CPD this term. Click the link to book your space today. bookwhen.com/stmichaelsengli…
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We're looking for a Maths Lead to join our team. There will be time out of class each week and we will be there to help you grow as a leader. Come and join us! bit.ly/3ANDEgx
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There is still time to book this fantastic network session…
Calling all Childminders and Early Years practitioners! Join @ALP_Trust for an enriching session on early communication and language development, focusing on lullabies, storytelling, and nursery rhymes. Book your place now! bit.ly/40jztDA #EarlyCommunication
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Calling all Early Years Educators and Childminders 🗣️ Our latest blog in partnership with @ALP_Trust highlights effective strategies for providing a structured, secure learning environment for young children. Read it now 👇 bit.ly/3NJUVKF #EYS #EduTwitter
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Last week, our strategic partners at @ALP_Trust hosted a fantastic network session on Early Identification. Thank you Louise E, Ruth and Michelle for running this session! If you missed it then join this webinar on 26/11/24 at 4pm. Sign up here strongerpracticehubs.org.uk/…
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Do you work in a special school with a student council? Are you a SENCo, Head, senior leaders or generally awesome school colleague? Do you, or your child, have an EHCP? This is opportunity to raise the voice of children and young people with an EHCP 👇
📢📢 CALLING ALL 📢📢 💥Individuals with SEND 💥Families of those with SEND 💥Educational leaders, teachers and practitioners! SENDvoices.co.uk Excited to share a new project, gathering the voice of those with #SEND and adults who support them. Do ask Q's & get involved!
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We still have availability on this fantastic FREE CPD lead by the National Literacy Trust. Click the link to book your place today. @Literacy_Trust @OneExcellence_ bookwhen.com/stmichaelsengli…
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