Georgina Durrant
@georginadurrant.bsky.social
Author of #1 Best Selling Book ‘SEND Strategies for the Primary Years’ & more
https://amzn.to/3QKZx48
🎙️ Podcaster, Speaker
As seen on Sky News & Ch5 News
National Inclusion Lead at Twinkl
#SEND #SENDSky
https://linktr.ee/Georginadurrant
https://amzn.to/3QKZx48
🎙️ Podcaster, Speaker
As seen on Sky News & Ch5 News
National Inclusion Lead at Twinkl
#SEND #SENDSky
https://linktr.ee/Georginadurrant
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Ooh lots of people buying my latest book this week! So lovely to see. Thank you so much. And thank you to whoever is recommending it, very kind!
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In this article @rebeccastott.bsky.social, @georginadurrant.bsky.social and Jonathan Park explore how AI can tackle the growing SEND crisis, with 78% of SENDCos considering resignation and mounting pressure on the system.
Read here: https://shorturl.pulse.ly/zcyet1jq5b
#AIInEducation #SEND
Read here: https://shorturl.pulse.ly/zcyet1jq5b
#AIInEducation #SEND
June 12, 2025 at 5:59 AM
In this article @rebeccastott.bsky.social, @georginadurrant.bsky.social and Jonathan Park explore how AI can tackle the growing SEND crisis, with 78% of SENDCos considering resignation and mounting pressure on the system.
Read here: https://shorturl.pulse.ly/zcyet1jq5b
#AIInEducation #SEND
Read here: https://shorturl.pulse.ly/zcyet1jq5b
#AIInEducation #SEND
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Speaking at the Westminster Forum, inclusion thought leader, Georgina Durrant, shared thought-provoking insights into the new ITT ECF framework. @georginadurrant.bsky.social
Read the full article: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/157q44
Read the full article: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/157q44
April 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Speaking at the Westminster Forum, inclusion thought leader, Georgina Durrant, shared thought-provoking insights into the new ITT ECF framework. @georginadurrant.bsky.social
Read the full article: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/157q44
Read the full article: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/157q44
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We’ve been shortlisted!
Twinkl Symbols is a finalist in the BESA Awards for Outstanding SEND Resource or Service.
It's “A testament to the transformative impact of Twinkl Symbols.” says Georgina Durrant, @georginadurrant.bsky.social National Inclusion Lead at Twinkl
#education #Inclusion
Twinkl Symbols is a finalist in the BESA Awards for Outstanding SEND Resource or Service.
It's “A testament to the transformative impact of Twinkl Symbols.” says Georgina Durrant, @georginadurrant.bsky.social National Inclusion Lead at Twinkl
#education #Inclusion
April 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
We’ve been shortlisted!
Twinkl Symbols is a finalist in the BESA Awards for Outstanding SEND Resource or Service.
It's “A testament to the transformative impact of Twinkl Symbols.” says Georgina Durrant, @georginadurrant.bsky.social National Inclusion Lead at Twinkl
#education #Inclusion
Twinkl Symbols is a finalist in the BESA Awards for Outstanding SEND Resource or Service.
It's “A testament to the transformative impact of Twinkl Symbols.” says Georgina Durrant, @georginadurrant.bsky.social National Inclusion Lead at Twinkl
#education #Inclusion
Scroll through some photos from last week.. I had the pleasure of hosting a video podcast series on reading 📚 at @twinklresources.bsky.social HQ. Episodes coming soon!
January 29, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Scroll through some photos from last week.. I had the pleasure of hosting a video podcast series on reading 📚 at @twinklresources.bsky.social HQ. Episodes coming soon!
Are you going to TES SEND Show North on 6th Feb?
I’m so excited to be speaking there all about inclusive education through adaptive teaching - on behalf of @twinklresources.bsky.social
We’ll also be exhibiting on stand A11- come say hello! 👋
#sendsky #edusky #SEND
I’m so excited to be speaking there all about inclusive education through adaptive teaching - on behalf of @twinklresources.bsky.social
We’ll also be exhibiting on stand A11- come say hello! 👋
#sendsky #edusky #SEND
January 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Are you going to TES SEND Show North on 6th Feb?
I’m so excited to be speaking there all about inclusive education through adaptive teaching - on behalf of @twinklresources.bsky.social
We’ll also be exhibiting on stand A11- come say hello! 👋
#sendsky #edusky #SEND
I’m so excited to be speaking there all about inclusive education through adaptive teaching - on behalf of @twinklresources.bsky.social
We’ll also be exhibiting on stand A11- come say hello! 👋
#sendsky #edusky #SEND
Parents and teachers of primary aged children with SEND, I’d love you to consider my latest book
amzn.to/3QKZx48
amzn.to/3QKZx48
SEND Strategies for the Primary Years: Practical ideas and expert advice to use pre-diagnosis
Buy SEND Strategies for the Primary Years: Practical ideas and expert advice to use pre-diagnosis by Georgina Durrant (ISBN: 9781801993661) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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December 27, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Parents and teachers of primary aged children with SEND, I’d love you to consider my latest book
amzn.to/3QKZx48
amzn.to/3QKZx48
Although it may look like it… I didn’t go for a foggy walk by myself there were others, but I’m not sure they’d like to be shared across my socials 😝
Happy ‘Twixmas’/ ‘Crimbo Limbo’ to anyone else braving the fog for a walk today! Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas 🎄
Happy ‘Twixmas’/ ‘Crimbo Limbo’ to anyone else braving the fog for a walk today! Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas 🎄
December 27, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Although it may look like it… I didn’t go for a foggy walk by myself there were others, but I’m not sure they’d like to be shared across my socials 😝
Happy ‘Twixmas’/ ‘Crimbo Limbo’ to anyone else braving the fog for a walk today! Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas 🎄
Happy ‘Twixmas’/ ‘Crimbo Limbo’ to anyone else braving the fog for a walk today! Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas 🎄
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We're excited to share the first in our new series of "Leading with..."
A collaboration with expert leaders to bring you best practice.
This week @georginadurrant.bsky.social looks at resource settings with St Bart's Multi-Academy Trust
👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/u3gx2
@twinklresources.bsky.social
A collaboration with expert leaders to bring you best practice.
This week @georginadurrant.bsky.social looks at resource settings with St Bart's Multi-Academy Trust
👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/u3gx2
@twinklresources.bsky.social
December 13, 2024 at 3:52 PM
We're excited to share the first in our new series of "Leading with..."
A collaboration with expert leaders to bring you best practice.
This week @georginadurrant.bsky.social looks at resource settings with St Bart's Multi-Academy Trust
👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/u3gx2
@twinklresources.bsky.social
A collaboration with expert leaders to bring you best practice.
This week @georginadurrant.bsky.social looks at resource settings with St Bart's Multi-Academy Trust
👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/u3gx2
@twinklresources.bsky.social
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Unbearable’ workloads, limited funding, and burnout are driving SENDCos away from the profession.
Heartbreaking insights from SENDCos in this must-read piece by @LaurenDigest for @TwinklDigest @georginadurrant.bsky.social
💬👇
Read more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yjtqd
#SEND #TeacherRetention #Education
Heartbreaking insights from SENDCos in this must-read piece by @LaurenDigest for @TwinklDigest @georginadurrant.bsky.social
💬👇
Read more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yjtqd
#SEND #TeacherRetention #Education
www.twinkl.co.uk
December 10, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Unbearable’ workloads, limited funding, and burnout are driving SENDCos away from the profession.
Heartbreaking insights from SENDCos in this must-read piece by @LaurenDigest for @TwinklDigest @georginadurrant.bsky.social
💬👇
Read more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yjtqd
#SEND #TeacherRetention #Education
Heartbreaking insights from SENDCos in this must-read piece by @LaurenDigest for @TwinklDigest @georginadurrant.bsky.social
💬👇
Read more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yjtqd
#SEND #TeacherRetention #Education
Thank you @bbc5live.bsky.social for inviting me on just now to discuss the awful story in the news today of autistic children abused and locked in padded rooms at school.
November 27, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Thank you @bbc5live.bsky.social for inviting me on just now to discuss the awful story in the news today of autistic children abused and locked in padded rooms at school.
Tuesdays are currently ‘book writing day’ for me - today my aim is to complete chapter 2 (which is quite a stretch!)
November 26, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Tuesdays are currently ‘book writing day’ for me - today my aim is to complete chapter 2 (which is quite a stretch!)
Whoop! Thanks Teach Primary and Yay @bloomsburybooks.bsky.social
November 25, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Whoop! Thanks Teach Primary and Yay @bloomsburybooks.bsky.social
This is horrendous
“We kept saying get him tested please”, she said, but it wasn’t until after he had made an attempt on his life, having been “badly abused” by dealers, that he was diagnosed with ADHD.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
“We kept saying get him tested please”, she said, but it wasn’t until after he had made an attempt on his life, having been “badly abused” by dealers, that he was diagnosed with ADHD.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Send crisis in England and Wales leaving children more vulnerable, says report
Experts point to increased risk of criminal and sexual exploitation and call for urgent action from government
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2024 at 5:33 PM
This is horrendous
“We kept saying get him tested please”, she said, but it wasn’t until after he had made an attempt on his life, having been “badly abused” by dealers, that he was diagnosed with ADHD.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
“We kept saying get him tested please”, she said, but it wasn’t until after he had made an attempt on his life, having been “badly abused” by dealers, that he was diagnosed with ADHD.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Here’s our evolving SEND/Education voices starter — if we’ve missed you let us know. It’s a WIP!
go.bsky.app/Eg43NQ3
go.bsky.app/Eg43NQ3
November 21, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Here’s our evolving SEND/Education voices starter — if we’ve missed you let us know. It’s a WIP!
go.bsky.app/Eg43NQ3
go.bsky.app/Eg43NQ3
Children’s development ‘put back by years’ due to failure of special educational needs system
“The result is that young people, and their families, don’t get the help they need and lose vital weeks, months and years of education and development as a result.”
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
“The result is that young people, and their families, don’t get the help they need and lose vital weeks, months and years of education and development as a result.”
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Children’s development ‘put back by years’ due to failure of special educational needs system
Local government ombudsman report into SEND in England offers damning assessment
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2024 at 10:05 AM
Children’s development ‘put back by years’ due to failure of special educational needs system
“The result is that young people, and their families, don’t get the help they need and lose vital weeks, months and years of education and development as a result.”
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
“The result is that young people, and their families, don’t get the help they need and lose vital weeks, months and years of education and development as a result.”
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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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
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
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
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
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Question for SENCOS, when a school (primary) has a residential planned at what point do you make plans for it to be inclusive. Ie if you have child with EHCP with sensory issues, and, demand avoidant. Known to not manage a coach on previous trips, known to have trouble accessing toilets etc
November 21, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Question for SENCOS, when a school (primary) has a residential planned at what point do you make plans for it to be inclusive. Ie if you have child with EHCP with sensory issues, and, demand avoidant. Known to not manage a coach on previous trips, known to have trouble accessing toilets etc
🧵 Children’s needs not been met in schools resulting in exclusions? What are your thoughts?
There were 84,300 suspensions in primary schools in 2022/23. It has DOUBLED in 10 years.
The rate of permanent exclusions has also increased….
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
There were 84,300 suspensions in primary schools in 2022/23. It has DOUBLED in 10 years.
The rate of permanent exclusions has also increased….
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Primary school pupil suspensions in England double in a decade - BBC News
Mum Jo says Jacob is very caring but sensory issues led to him being excluded for disruptive behaviour.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 6:11 PM
🧵 Children’s needs not been met in schools resulting in exclusions? What are your thoughts?
There were 84,300 suspensions in primary schools in 2022/23. It has DOUBLED in 10 years.
The rate of permanent exclusions has also increased….
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
There were 84,300 suspensions in primary schools in 2022/23. It has DOUBLED in 10 years.
The rate of permanent exclusions has also increased….
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Georgina Durrant
@nataliepacker.bsky.social speaks to Twinkl about developing a model for MAT SEND provision.
Leader's Digest summarises the key points. Grab a notebook and pen! 🖊️ @georginadurrant.bsky.social
Read : www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ui7wd
November 21, 2024 at 1:37 PM
@nataliepacker.bsky.social speaks to Twinkl about developing a model for MAT SEND provision.
Leader's Digest summarises the key points. Grab a notebook and pen! 🖊️ @georginadurrant.bsky.social
Read : www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ui7wd
What are your favourite resources for supporting secondary aged pupils with reading and/ or writing difficulties?
(Book research pls RT)
(Book research pls RT)
November 19, 2024 at 1:02 PM
What are your favourite resources for supporting secondary aged pupils with reading and/ or writing difficulties?
(Book research pls RT)
(Book research pls RT)
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🧵 At what point does #inclusion become exclusion just within school?
We are awaiting news on the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson’s, plans for the #SEND system. But so far we’ve heard there will be an emphasis on inclusion within mainstream schools…
We are awaiting news on the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson’s, plans for the #SEND system. But so far we’ve heard there will be an emphasis on inclusion within mainstream schools…
November 17, 2024 at 9:55 AM
🧵 At what point does #inclusion become exclusion just within school?
We are awaiting news on the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson’s, plans for the #SEND system. But so far we’ve heard there will be an emphasis on inclusion within mainstream schools…
We are awaiting news on the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson’s, plans for the #SEND system. But so far we’ve heard there will be an emphasis on inclusion within mainstream schools…
Lovely morning catching up with Andrea Phelps-Brown, Lisa Henshall & their daughters for a coffee! Chatting all things #SEND! V exciting to hear their plans & what they are doing at the moment. Thanks for the invite and the copy of the NEU magazine with the review of my book xx #SENDSky
November 17, 2024 at 11:13 AM
🧵 At what point does #inclusion become exclusion just within school?
We are awaiting news on the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson’s, plans for the #SEND system. But so far we’ve heard there will be an emphasis on inclusion within mainstream schools…
We are awaiting news on the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson’s, plans for the #SEND system. But so far we’ve heard there will be an emphasis on inclusion within mainstream schools…
November 17, 2024 at 9:55 AM
🧵 At what point does #inclusion become exclusion just within school?
We are awaiting news on the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson’s, plans for the #SEND system. But so far we’ve heard there will be an emphasis on inclusion within mainstream schools…
We are awaiting news on the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson’s, plans for the #SEND system. But so far we’ve heard there will be an emphasis on inclusion within mainstream schools…
November 16, 2024 at 9:35 PM