Alison Rooney
fdsheadteacher.bsky.social
Alison Rooney
@fdsheadteacher.bsky.social
Special School Headteacher based in Buckinghamshire

https://www.fds.org.uk/
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I've just added a bunch of good people to my SEND starter pack. Still qplenty of room on it, so if you are a SENDCO, a SEND leader, or a SEND consultant, then do wave 👋 or say 'hello' to this post and I'll add you.
go.bsky.app/UrbNzMT
November 16, 2024 at 1:08 PM
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The new Ofsted proposals being discussed at the moment are concerning, particularly the separation of curriculum and instruction. Here are some thoughts 🧵⬇️
November 16, 2024 at 12:34 PM
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This Review is considering how the education system works for all pupils. I believe change can benefit all pupils. For me, however, it carries particular pertinence for many pupils with SEND.

Read more about the Curriculum and Assessment Review here:

sendmatters.co.uk/2024/11/13/c...
Calling all school and college staff – can our education system better support pupils with SEND? Time to have your say
The national curriculum and statutory assessments for students with SEND need improvement. A Review is underway to identify necessary changes and gather professional insights. Stakeholders are enco…
sendmatters.co.uk
November 14, 2024 at 9:33 PM
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Well it's not very big yet so I need your help but here's the start of a SENDCO (plus friends) starter pack.
If you are a SENDCO, Asst SENDCO, ALNCO, SEND Consultant or system leader, Please reply to this post with a hello or a wave and I will add you to the pack.
go.bsky.app/UrbNzMT
November 14, 2024 at 9:24 PM
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Any school leaders on here?
November 14, 2024 at 9:26 PM
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It’s BACK! And on BlueSky! Friday’s #SENDSky (pls RT)

For everyone who parents/supports/teaches children with Special Educational Needs & disabilities (SEND)

How to join

👍 Like & RT this post

✍️ Reply with your bio & ‘#SENDSKY’

😃 Follow all the lovely people

👥 Tag friends

Grow your network
November 15, 2024 at 3:45 PM
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Here we go: as I haven't seen one yet, I'm going to put together a starter pack for SEND people. Primarily SENDCOs (and ALNCOs for the welsh) but also consultants and leaders.
Hit me up please and I'll turn into a pack when there's a few. Rt to the SEND massive.
a white cat with its mouth open and the words call me plsss on the bottom
ALT: a white cat with its mouth open and the words call me plsss on the bottom
media.tenor.com
November 14, 2024 at 8:05 PM
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It's here! The Headteacher Starter Pack.

Want a whole lot of headteachers on your timeline? Here's the starter pack for you.
Includes deputy heads and assistant heads, heads of school and retired colleagues. Experience, wisdom, compassion, connection & beauty all in one package.
go.bsky.app/9jJ5dKQ
November 12, 2024 at 6:29 PM
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Just posted new blog on Bluesky and not (yet) on Twitter. Be interesting to see engagement. Will I fold and put it on Twitter too? Please help me avoid the temptation by reposting here!

primarytimery.com/2024/08/25/o...
August 25, 2024 at 4:40 PM
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I have a report out today with The Sutton Trust looking back at the huge array of reforms over the past few decades and asking if they've made a difference.

What's got better, what's got worse, and what are the challenges for the new government?

www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
Lessons Learnt? - Sutton Trust
A brief history of school policy reforms going back to the 1980s and how these have impacted on performance and outcomes.
www.suttontrust.com
October 28, 2024 at 8:41 AM