A male Blackbird with a worm
Can everyone water their lawns & soil. Birds need worms to feed their babies, but the ground is too hard
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Bert the Blackbird x
“Not to worry”
Translation: You’ve ruined everything.
I've been thinking some more about this and I suspect it's linked to the view of learning as just being about memorising more of what you might call 'knowledge items' rather than being a flexible, living, breathing thing.
Pictured: Gladys West-the mathematical and computer programming expert who created an accurate model of the Earth, which was the foundation for GPS. She was inducted into the US Air Force Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors offered by the Air Force.
Most of us have used Global Positioning System (GPS) for navigation & we can thank Gladys West for creating the foundation for GPS.
She used her mathematical & programming expertise to invent an accurate model of the Earth.
She was inducted into the US Air Force Hall of Fame.
As part of the government’s drive to improve reading and writing, the department will also publish a writing framework in the summer, that will be a first step to support schools in delivering high quality writing provision across England ensuring all pupils have a strong foundation in writing.
Oh for goodness sake... We're in the midst of a curriculum review; why are they adding new deckchairs? 🙄
www.gov.uk/government/n...
I get very little support time. I’m meant to meet all the needs of my class by myself & teach a full curriculum.
I can do one or the other. Yes I can preempt a meltdown, but not whilst teaching a lesson.
If you need me I’ll be fixing a recurring dodgy connection on a pupil’s wheelchair…
The Ultimate Guide to Self-Regulation in the Classroom, book by Sue Cowley
I'm doing a free giveaway to celebrate the publication of my latest book! Like and repost to enter (UK only). Winner announced on Sunday. See the link below to find out more about the book. #freebie #giveaway
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As someone who has seen both primary and secondary schools up close, I thought I'd add to this with a brief list of some of the most significant differences between them.
(This is obviously based on my own experiences, so pinch of salt.)
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Our new diversity collection aims to support teachers with discussing different themes & issues. Here is our selection of books about deafness & hearing impairment:
KS1 - Listening to the Quiet; Listen
Lower KS2 - Stevie Wonder
Upper KS2 - El Deafo
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Are you a headteacher, serving or retired, a deputy or and assistant Head?
Of so, could you comment on this thread and I will put together a head teacher starter pack.
Please Repost for maximum reach.
Newly appointed HT here!
