Liz Jones
@lizjones.bsky.social
Director of SEND at Co-op Academies Trust • SpLD Specialist Teacher/Assessor • Associate Member British Dyslexia Association • PGDip SpLD • NPQSL • NASENCo • Swiftie 🫶🏼 • Views my own •
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@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social at a Westminster event for the schools sector this evening.
It includes a commitment to not "shy away" from complex reform, "SEND especially".
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@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social at a Westminster event for the schools sector this evening.
It includes a commitment to not "shy away" from complex reform, "SEND especially".
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Bridget Phillipson reveals the principles that bind together reform agenda
The education secretary Bridget Phillipson delivered an end of academic year speech to an event in Westminster. Read that speech below.
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July 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Read the speech from
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social at a Westminster event for the schools sector this evening.
It includes a commitment to not "shy away" from complex reform, "SEND especially".
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social at a Westminster event for the schools sector this evening.
It includes a commitment to not "shy away" from complex reform, "SEND especially".
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
When “adaptive teaching” first became a “thing”, I recognised it as something I’d been doing for years with learners with SpLDs. Good pedagogy is good pedagogy. Let’s empower teachers to not see SEND as a bolt on and embed high quality teaching within our universal provision. Great article 👇🏼
Experts say 'the characteristics of good pedagogy for children with SEND aren’t all that different from good pedagogy, full stop'. So, if that’s the case, why isn’t everyone already doing it?
Here, we investigate the four key issues that could be holding inclusive practice back ⬇️
Here, we investigate the four key issues that could be holding inclusive practice back ⬇️
4 barriers to inclusive practice – and how to overcome them
What needs to happen to make genuine inclusion a reality? Zofia Niemtus speaks to experts to find out
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July 2, 2025 at 6:03 AM
When “adaptive teaching” first became a “thing”, I recognised it as something I’d been doing for years with learners with SpLDs. Good pedagogy is good pedagogy. Let’s empower teachers to not see SEND as a bolt on and embed high quality teaching within our universal provision. Great article 👇🏼
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Last shout for this webinar that I'm running next Wednesday on how to 'become a writer'. Free to attend with the option to make a donation. Please repost. Thank you! ☺️
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Become a Writer - Free Webinar with Sue Cowley
In this free webinar, bestselling author Sue Cowley guides you through the process of writing a book, from first idea to final publication.
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May 25, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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Sure Start was one of the best things this country ever invested in:
“The IFS found the positive impacts of Sure Start were widespread and “remarkably long lasting”, producing better health, education and social care outcomes for families”
The dismantling of it is a national disgrace.
“The IFS found the positive impacts of Sure Start were widespread and “remarkably long lasting”, producing better health, education and social care outcomes for families”
The dismantling of it is a national disgrace.
I miss the days when there was understanding of the incredible benefits of properly supporting children and families. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Sure Start centres saved UK government £2 for every £1 spent, study finds
New Labour initiative created ‘remarkably long-lasting’ health and education improvements, says report
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May 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Sure Start was one of the best things this country ever invested in:
“The IFS found the positive impacts of Sure Start were widespread and “remarkably long lasting”, producing better health, education and social care outcomes for families”
The dismantling of it is a national disgrace.
“The IFS found the positive impacts of Sure Start were widespread and “remarkably long lasting”, producing better health, education and social care outcomes for families”
The dismantling of it is a national disgrace.
Co-op Academies Trust #SEND Conference is on 3rd July 2025 in Manchester. Senior leaders& SENDCos from Stoke, Staffs, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire & Merseyside will be attending. We still have some space for SEND organisations to attend & have a stall. Please DM me if interested.
May 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Co-op Academies Trust #SEND Conference is on 3rd July 2025 in Manchester. Senior leaders& SENDCos from Stoke, Staffs, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire & Merseyside will be attending. We still have some space for SEND organisations to attend & have a stall. Please DM me if interested.
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Come work with me on all things science at the Co-op Academies Trust 🤝
I love this job deeply. If you’re an excellent science teacher, expert in science curriculum, and know how to improve science outcomes, come join the journey! 📈
Deadline next week. Happy to discuss. Please share.
I love this job deeply. If you’re an excellent science teacher, expert in science curriculum, and know how to improve science outcomes, come join the journey! 📈
Deadline next week. Happy to discuss. Please share.
Trust Director of Science
www.coopacademies.co.uk
April 30, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Come work with me on all things science at the Co-op Academies Trust 🤝
I love this job deeply. If you’re an excellent science teacher, expert in science curriculum, and know how to improve science outcomes, come join the journey! 📈
Deadline next week. Happy to discuss. Please share.
I love this job deeply. If you’re an excellent science teacher, expert in science curriculum, and know how to improve science outcomes, come join the journey! 📈
Deadline next week. Happy to discuss. Please share.
Great discussion around teachers knowing the principles of assessment such as reliability & validity. I spend time checking these things for standardised assessments; however, we really do need to apply these principles just as stringently when planning formative assessment. #Assessment #eBook
What every teacher needs to know about assessment.
eBook on how effective teaching requires ongoing professional development in assessment.
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eBook on how effective teaching requires ongoing professional development in assessment.
Download now: t.ly/HRqOE
#EduSky
April 13, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Great discussion around teachers knowing the principles of assessment such as reliability & validity. I spend time checking these things for standardised assessments; however, we really do need to apply these principles just as stringently when planning formative assessment. #Assessment #eBook
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Not all books are the same
Some add greater value to pupils' learning than others
I have 3 criteria for selecting books that will help pupils engage deeply with the curriculum
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Some add greater value to pupils' learning than others
I have 3 criteria for selecting books that will help pupils engage deeply with the curriculum
More here marymyatt.substack.com/p/not-all-bo...
April 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Not all books are the same
Some add greater value to pupils' learning than others
I have 3 criteria for selecting books that will help pupils engage deeply with the curriculum
More here marymyatt.substack.com/p/not-all-bo...
Some add greater value to pupils' learning than others
I have 3 criteria for selecting books that will help pupils engage deeply with the curriculum
More here marymyatt.substack.com/p/not-all-bo...
Great article; it’s so important that we are clear about the purpose of any assessment and how it will underpin practice. Also, “Ethical assessment practices involve informing students of the purpose of the test” - couldn’t agree more.
Both national and classroom assessments can go very wrong if you don’t pay attention to critical contextual factors, argues one of the world’s leading assessment experts
How to avoid the testing traps and make assessment better
Both national and classroom assessments can become meaningless with the wrong approaches or context, argues leading expert Therese Hopfenbeck
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April 2, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Great article; it’s so important that we are clear about the purpose of any assessment and how it will underpin practice. Also, “Ethical assessment practices involve informing students of the purpose of the test” - couldn’t agree more.
Had a brilliant day facilitating the NPQSENCo conference for Bright Futures with my wonderful friend @rebekahholt.bsky.social. Thanks to our fabulous cohort who brought all their energy and enthusiasm! #SEND #DoWhatMattersMost
March 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Had a brilliant day facilitating the NPQSENCo conference for Bright Futures with my wonderful friend @rebekahholt.bsky.social. Thanks to our fabulous cohort who brought all their energy and enthusiasm! #SEND #DoWhatMattersMost
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Gender equality doesn’t just 'happen.'
Women’s rights must be fought for and protected.
Our responsibility is clear.
To lead by example and create a world where opportunities are fair for all.
Not just today, but every single day.
#InternationalWomensDay
Women’s rights must be fought for and protected.
Our responsibility is clear.
To lead by example and create a world where opportunities are fair for all.
Not just today, but every single day.
#InternationalWomensDay
March 8, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Gender equality doesn’t just 'happen.'
Women’s rights must be fought for and protected.
Our responsibility is clear.
To lead by example and create a world where opportunities are fair for all.
Not just today, but every single day.
#InternationalWomensDay
Women’s rights must be fought for and protected.
Our responsibility is clear.
To lead by example and create a world where opportunities are fair for all.
Not just today, but every single day.
#InternationalWomensDay
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NEW POST: Spotlight on SEND funding: Education Committee inquiry MPs refuse to be taken in by anti-parent tropes. SEND parent and journalist @samcarlisle.bsky.social has summarised the drama for us… www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
February 27, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: Spotlight on SEND funding: Education Committee inquiry MPs refuse to be taken in by anti-parent tropes. SEND parent and journalist @samcarlisle.bsky.social has summarised the drama for us… www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
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Amazing opportunity to be our next Trust Director of English! An exciting and varied role and the opportunity to have a national profile with our large Trust. Virtual information sessions are available, details are in the advert.
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Trust Director of English, Trust Wide - Tes Jobs
Co-op Academies Trust, United Kingdom
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February 21, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Amazing opportunity to be our next Trust Director of English! An exciting and varied role and the opportunity to have a national profile with our large Trust. Virtual information sessions are available, details are in the advert.
www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy...
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It's half term, which means I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away.
Simply *repost* this post for your chance to win.
I will choose a winner at random this Saturday (22nd February).
Simply *repost* this post for your chance to win.
I will choose a winner at random this Saturday (22nd February).
February 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It's half term, which means I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away.
Simply *repost* this post for your chance to win.
I will choose a winner at random this Saturday (22nd February).
Simply *repost* this post for your chance to win.
I will choose a winner at random this Saturday (22nd February).
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🧵An important part of the primary experience is having a lovely time- adults ringfencing the unique state of childhood and ensuring that primary is a glorious place to be little. Playful and joyful are not the antonyms of high standards and aspiration.
February 16, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🧵An important part of the primary experience is having a lovely time- adults ringfencing the unique state of childhood and ensuring that primary is a glorious place to be little. Playful and joyful are not the antonyms of high standards and aspiration.
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Volunteering for a bereavement charity once a week is a nice weekly reset and reminder of why I do my job. Made a mother quite emotional explaining this theory earlier. Always resonates with me #edpsychs
February 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Volunteering for a bereavement charity once a week is a nice weekly reset and reminder of why I do my job. Made a mother quite emotional explaining this theory earlier. Always resonates with me #edpsychs
Time to unwind after a busy week. The highlight being 2 days of fantastic CPD from @teachlikeachamp.bsky.social
It was really good to spend time with colleagues thinking about how we can apply certain strategies within the different contexts across our Trust.
Have a great weekend everyone! 🫶🏼
It was really good to spend time with colleagues thinking about how we can apply certain strategies within the different contexts across our Trust.
Have a great weekend everyone! 🫶🏼
February 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Time to unwind after a busy week. The highlight being 2 days of fantastic CPD from @teachlikeachamp.bsky.social
It was really good to spend time with colleagues thinking about how we can apply certain strategies within the different contexts across our Trust.
Have a great weekend everyone! 🫶🏼
It was really good to spend time with colleagues thinking about how we can apply certain strategies within the different contexts across our Trust.
Have a great weekend everyone! 🫶🏼
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If the SENCo has to answer about Inclusion in mainstream schools, then we not really trying to gain inclusion.
The SENCo will need to be an important voice in the conversation but we need to see inclusion as the outcome of all the policies.
Can children access the curriculum, assessment, etc
The SENCo will need to be an important voice in the conversation but we need to see inclusion as the outcome of all the policies.
Can children access the curriculum, assessment, etc
February 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
If the SENCo has to answer about Inclusion in mainstream schools, then we not really trying to gain inclusion.
The SENCo will need to be an important voice in the conversation but we need to see inclusion as the outcome of all the policies.
Can children access the curriculum, assessment, etc
The SENCo will need to be an important voice in the conversation but we need to see inclusion as the outcome of all the policies.
Can children access the curriculum, assessment, etc
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The school is an institution, but the SENCO is a human being!
Amid the ongoing SEND crisis, which has been scrutinised and consulted on countless times, certain groups often find themselves bearing the brunt of the blame. The top three typically singled out are SENCOs, parents, and schools.1/n
Amid the ongoing SEND crisis, which has been scrutinised and consulted on countless times, certain groups often find themselves bearing the brunt of the blame. The top three typically singled out are SENCOs, parents, and schools.1/n
February 1, 2025 at 11:14 AM
The school is an institution, but the SENCO is a human being!
Amid the ongoing SEND crisis, which has been scrutinised and consulted on countless times, certain groups often find themselves bearing the brunt of the blame. The top three typically singled out are SENCOs, parents, and schools.1/n
Amid the ongoing SEND crisis, which has been scrutinised and consulted on countless times, certain groups often find themselves bearing the brunt of the blame. The top three typically singled out are SENCOs, parents, and schools.1/n
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“Bad behaviour makes men more glamorous. Women get destroyed, thrown out of society and locked up in institutions”.
- (RIP) Marianne Faithfull
- (RIP) Marianne Faithfull
January 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
“Bad behaviour makes men more glamorous. Women get destroyed, thrown out of society and locked up in institutions”.
- (RIP) Marianne Faithfull
- (RIP) Marianne Faithfull
A really great post. It’s essential that we carefully monitor the impact of the support we have in place to ensure it’s useful.
Is it Useful?
Arguing about identification and diagnosis is going about things the wrong way.
Rather than "is it real?" we should ask "is it useful?"
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Arguing about identification and diagnosis is going about things the wrong way.
Rather than "is it real?" we should ask "is it useful?"
bennewmark.wordpress.com/2025/01/31/i...
February 1, 2025 at 9:24 AM
A really great post. It’s essential that we carefully monitor the impact of the support we have in place to ensure it’s useful.
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I created a Starter pack on SEND in England.
It's for professionals and families
go.bsky.app/RUAW7ML
If you'd like adding, give us a wave in the replies.
It's for professionals and families
go.bsky.app/RUAW7ML
If you'd like adding, give us a wave in the replies.
November 24, 2024 at 2:23 PM
I created a Starter pack on SEND in England.
It's for professionals and families
go.bsky.app/RUAW7ML
If you'd like adding, give us a wave in the replies.
It's for professionals and families
go.bsky.app/RUAW7ML
If you'd like adding, give us a wave in the replies.
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We need to amplify women who made or make a difference. We need to look for ways, even small ways to make a difference in our corners of the world! Push back! Rise up! #WomenEd @womened.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We need to amplify women who made or make a difference. We need to look for ways, even small ways to make a difference in our corners of the world! Push back! Rise up! #WomenEd @womened.bsky.social
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Are you a woman in education? In leadership? Interested in connecting and building a network? Follow @womened.bsky.social or any of the networks around the globe such as @womenedcanada.bsky.social @womenedscotland.bsky.social
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January 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Are you a woman in education? In leadership? Interested in connecting and building a network? Follow @womened.bsky.social or any of the networks around the globe such as @womenedcanada.bsky.social @womenedscotland.bsky.social