HeidiC
@heidic2023.bsky.social
UK Primary SENDco. Mum, Nana. Love gardens and books.
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DfE announces that programme to train teachers in primary schools to better support neurodiverse pupils is being continued for another year. www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Neurodivergent training support scheme extended
Pupils who are neurodiverse often face bullying and higher rates of suspension, warns DfE
www.tes.com
May 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
DfE announces that programme to train teachers in primary schools to better support neurodiverse pupils is being continued for another year. www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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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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The 8th May has been marked as VE Day since before Trump was born. VE stands for Victory in Europe.
As for the First World War, the idea that some Yank who refused to serve in the military, will command people around the world not to call it Rembrance Day is laughable. Sod off.
As for the First World War, the idea that some Yank who refused to serve in the military, will command people around the world not to call it Rembrance Day is laughable. Sod off.
May 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The 8th May has been marked as VE Day since before Trump was born. VE stands for Victory in Europe.
As for the First World War, the idea that some Yank who refused to serve in the military, will command people around the world not to call it Rembrance Day is laughable. Sod off.
As for the First World War, the idea that some Yank who refused to serve in the military, will command people around the world not to call it Rembrance Day is laughable. Sod off.
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The GEC Circle Directory brings together the collective intelligence of our #inclusion education experts to address what matters most to you.
Start engaging with the power of our collective expertise today: www.thegec.education/gec-circle
Start engaging with the power of our collective expertise today: www.thegec.education/gec-circle
April 2, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The GEC Circle Directory brings together the collective intelligence of our #inclusion education experts to address what matters most to you.
Start engaging with the power of our collective expertise today: www.thegec.education/gec-circle
Start engaging with the power of our collective expertise today: www.thegec.education/gec-circle
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In March, the EEF updated their guidance on effective TA deployment. I have now written a blog looking at the key issues and identifying the difference from their previous guidance. Hopefully it is useful.
www.seainclusion.co.uk/post/a-quick...
www.seainclusion.co.uk/post/a-quick...
A quick guide to the EEF guidance on TA deployment
In March 2025, the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) released new guidance on the Deployment of Teaching Assistants. This is an update and reframing of the 2015 guidance on Making the Best Use of T...
www.seainclusion.co.uk
April 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
In March, the EEF updated their guidance on effective TA deployment. I have now written a blog looking at the key issues and identifying the difference from their previous guidance. Hopefully it is useful.
www.seainclusion.co.uk/post/a-quick...
www.seainclusion.co.uk/post/a-quick...
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✨ FREE Glossary of SEND for schools ✨
Navigating SEND jargon can be tricky, but this gets you up to speed!
Over 90 essential terms explained simply.
Perfect for parents, staff and governors. 🙌
👇 Download your copy NOW buff.ly/Zwk9V32
🔄 RT & share
#Inclusion
Navigating SEND jargon can be tricky, but this gets you up to speed!
Over 90 essential terms explained simply.
Perfect for parents, staff and governors. 🙌
👇 Download your copy NOW buff.ly/Zwk9V32
🔄 RT & share
#Inclusion
A SEND Glossary: 90 common SEND terms explained
This downloadable SEND Glossary explains more than 90 terms. Use it to help your parents, governors and staff to navigate the SEND maze.
9000lives.org
April 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
✨ FREE Glossary of SEND for schools ✨
Navigating SEND jargon can be tricky, but this gets you up to speed!
Over 90 essential terms explained simply.
Perfect for parents, staff and governors. 🙌
👇 Download your copy NOW buff.ly/Zwk9V32
🔄 RT & share
#Inclusion
Navigating SEND jargon can be tricky, but this gets you up to speed!
Over 90 essential terms explained simply.
Perfect for parents, staff and governors. 🙌
👇 Download your copy NOW buff.ly/Zwk9V32
🔄 RT & share
#Inclusion
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If you took advantage of the Interrail spring sale (or if you just want to find out what Interrail is all about) we have this helpful explainer on our website: flightfree.co.uk/post/how-to-...
Using Interrail is our TOP TIP for keeping travel costs down. Keep an eye out for future sales!
Using Interrail is our TOP TIP for keeping travel costs down. Keep an eye out for future sales!
How to interrail
A guide to using Europe's rail-travel pass, Interrail
flightfree.co.uk
April 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM
If you took advantage of the Interrail spring sale (or if you just want to find out what Interrail is all about) we have this helpful explainer on our website: flightfree.co.uk/post/how-to-...
Using Interrail is our TOP TIP for keeping travel costs down. Keep an eye out for future sales!
Using Interrail is our TOP TIP for keeping travel costs down. Keep an eye out for future sales!
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NEW POST:
Deployment and Dialogue: Engaging TAs to Improve Practice
Ensuring TAs are engaged in implementation to ensure effective deployment
Deployment and Dialogue: Engaging TAs to Improve Practice
Ensuring TAs are engaged in implementation to ensure effective deployment
Deployment and Dialogue: Engaging TAs to Improve Practice
Engaging teaching assistants in the deployment of teaching assistants
researchschool.org.uk
April 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
NEW POST:
Deployment and Dialogue: Engaging TAs to Improve Practice
Ensuring TAs are engaged in implementation to ensure effective deployment
Deployment and Dialogue: Engaging TAs to Improve Practice
Ensuring TAs are engaged in implementation to ensure effective deployment
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Interoception This inner sense informs us of the state of our internal body. It’s might be surprising to know that some people have differences actually knowing when they have more or less insight into their bodily senses such as anxiety or how fast their heart is beating.
April 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Interoception This inner sense informs us of the state of our internal body. It’s might be surprising to know that some people have differences actually knowing when they have more or less insight into their bodily senses such as anxiety or how fast their heart is beating.
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I'm delighted to have been part of the big team which created this free document. Hat tip to @aaronearlyyears.bsky.social for coordinating it. www.early-years-reviews.com/play-matters
Download it to find out more about the how and the why! #PlayMatters
Download it to find out more about the how and the why! #PlayMatters
March 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I'm delighted to have been part of the big team which created this free document. Hat tip to @aaronearlyyears.bsky.social for coordinating it. www.early-years-reviews.com/play-matters
Download it to find out more about the how and the why! #PlayMatters
Download it to find out more about the how and the why! #PlayMatters
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Are you interested in finding out about new research & resources? Do you want to have your say in national issues, practical solutions, & testing out cutting-edge, new resources?
The EEF Exchange might be for you!
Find out more here:
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/networks/eef...
The EEF Exchange might be for you!
Find out more here:
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/networks/eef...
February 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Are you interested in finding out about new research & resources? Do you want to have your say in national issues, practical solutions, & testing out cutting-edge, new resources?
The EEF Exchange might be for you!
Find out more here:
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/networks/eef...
The EEF Exchange might be for you!
Find out more here:
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/networks/eef...
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As @tomrees.bsky.social begins his work looking at inclusion for the gov, @ellencph.bsky.social breaks down the SEND system into numbers - revealing huge rises in need and detailing everything from types of need, to which types of schools have seen the biggest rises
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Revealed: the scale of the SEND crisis in numbers
The huge shortfall in funding for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities is clear. But how many children now need support - and how has this figure increased in recent years? Tes analy...
www.tes.com
February 7, 2025 at 6:54 AM
As @tomrees.bsky.social begins his work looking at inclusion for the gov, @ellencph.bsky.social breaks down the SEND system into numbers - revealing huge rises in need and detailing everything from types of need, to which types of schools have seen the biggest rises
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
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School Environment and Leadership: Evidence Review.
“These school-level factors are our current best bets for school leaders to pay attention to in order to promote students’ learning.” Prof Coe
Download, share and discuss👇
https://buff.ly/3Cx4GK4
#EduSky #UKEd
“These school-level factors are our current best bets for school leaders to pay attention to in order to promote students’ learning.” Prof Coe
Download, share and discuss👇
https://buff.ly/3Cx4GK4
#EduSky #UKEd
February 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
School Environment and Leadership: Evidence Review.
“These school-level factors are our current best bets for school leaders to pay attention to in order to promote students’ learning.” Prof Coe
Download, share and discuss👇
https://buff.ly/3Cx4GK4
#EduSky #UKEd
“These school-level factors are our current best bets for school leaders to pay attention to in order to promote students’ learning.” Prof Coe
Download, share and discuss👇
https://buff.ly/3Cx4GK4
#EduSky #UKEd
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My new 3Rs newsletter is live. It includes a review of a brilliant book on the science of storytelling, research on teacher/pupil diversity, student motivation, a new Steplab documentary, and more.
[Quick, free sign-up]
alexquigley.co.uk/the-3rs-read...
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The 3Rs - Reading, writing, and research to be interested in #56
Alex Quigley (The Confident Teacher) is a blog by the author, Alex Quigley - @AlexJQuigley - sharing ideas and evidence about education, teaching and learning.
alexquigley.co.uk
February 1, 2025 at 11:33 AM
My new 3Rs newsletter is live. It includes a review of a brilliant book on the science of storytelling, research on teacher/pupil diversity, student motivation, a new Steplab documentary, and more.
[Quick, free sign-up]
alexquigley.co.uk/the-3rs-read...
[Quick, free sign-up]
alexquigley.co.uk/the-3rs-read...
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Time to do the last check of the final proofs of the new Edited book A Manifesto for Early Childhood. Here is a sneak peek of what’s to come of this amazing edited book.
You can pre order yours here amzn.eu/d/inGc41y
You can pre order yours here amzn.eu/d/inGc41y
February 2, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Time to do the last check of the final proofs of the new Edited book A Manifesto for Early Childhood. Here is a sneak peek of what’s to come of this amazing edited book.
You can pre order yours here amzn.eu/d/inGc41y
You can pre order yours here amzn.eu/d/inGc41y
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‘Three pillars of vocabulary teaching’
1. Explicit vocabulary teaching
2. Incidental vocabulary learning
3. Cultivating ‘word consciousness’
alexquigley.co.uk/three-pillar...
1. Explicit vocabulary teaching
2. Incidental vocabulary learning
3. Cultivating ‘word consciousness’
alexquigley.co.uk/three-pillar...
February 2, 2025 at 9:18 AM
‘Three pillars of vocabulary teaching’
1. Explicit vocabulary teaching
2. Incidental vocabulary learning
3. Cultivating ‘word consciousness’
alexquigley.co.uk/three-pillar...
1. Explicit vocabulary teaching
2. Incidental vocabulary learning
3. Cultivating ‘word consciousness’
alexquigley.co.uk/three-pillar...
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Looking for new resources to enhance your teaching practices?
Our Resource Library is free to join and includes:
📽️ 17 element videos relating to the Model for Great Teaching
📖 eBooks on assessment & feedback
🎙️ Podcasts with teachers & researchers
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📽️ 17 element videos relating to the Model for Great Teaching
📖 eBooks on assessment & feedback
🎙️ Podcasts with teachers & researchers
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Resource Library
A free Resource Library for teachers including eBooks, podcasts and webinars on assessment theory.
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January 21, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Looking for new resources to enhance your teaching practices?
Our Resource Library is free to join and includes:
📽️ 17 element videos relating to the Model for Great Teaching
📖 eBooks on assessment & feedback
🎙️ Podcasts with teachers & researchers
Sign-up here:
Our Resource Library is free to join and includes:
📽️ 17 element videos relating to the Model for Great Teaching
📖 eBooks on assessment & feedback
🎙️ Podcasts with teachers & researchers
Sign-up here:
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My latest 3Rs newsletter (for subscribers - FREE) includes a review of a new book on vocabulary at the transition between primary & secondary school, along with a free new ebook on knowledge rich curricula, new evidence on attendance, & more
alexquigley.co.uk/the-3rs-read...
alexquigley.co.uk/the-3rs-read...
The 3Rs - Reading, writing, and research to be interested in #55
Alex Quigley (The Confident Teacher) is a blog by the author, Alex Quigley - @AlexJQuigley - sharing ideas and evidence about education, teaching and learning.
alexquigley.co.uk
January 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
My latest 3Rs newsletter (for subscribers - FREE) includes a review of a new book on vocabulary at the transition between primary & secondary school, along with a free new ebook on knowledge rich curricula, new evidence on attendance, & more
alexquigley.co.uk/the-3rs-read...
alexquigley.co.uk/the-3rs-read...
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#UKEd #EduSky
This 36-page summary of Direct Instruction (DI) is excellent. And free, from: nifdi.org/research/jou...
Thanks Kris_Boulton
for the recommendation, in the equally excellent podcast (Progressively Incorrect) by MrZachG recently.
This 36-page summary of Direct Instruction (DI) is excellent. And free, from: nifdi.org/research/jou...
Thanks Kris_Boulton
for the recommendation, in the equally excellent podcast (Progressively Incorrect) by MrZachG recently.
January 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
#UKEd #EduSky
This 36-page summary of Direct Instruction (DI) is excellent. And free, from: nifdi.org/research/jou...
Thanks Kris_Boulton
for the recommendation, in the equally excellent podcast (Progressively Incorrect) by MrZachG recently.
This 36-page summary of Direct Instruction (DI) is excellent. And free, from: nifdi.org/research/jou...
Thanks Kris_Boulton
for the recommendation, in the equally excellent podcast (Progressively Incorrect) by MrZachG recently.
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The Pyramid of Myth
When you see this pyramid, ignore it.
Its statistics are a complete fabrication.
theeffortfuleducator.com/2017/11/29/t...
When you see this pyramid, ignore it.
Its statistics are a complete fabrication.
theeffortfuleducator.com/2017/11/29/t...
The Pyramid of Myth - The Effortful Educator
This article discusses the myth of the learning pyramid; providing anecdotes and research to dispel the myth.
theeffortfuleducator.com
January 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Pyramid of Myth
When you see this pyramid, ignore it.
Its statistics are a complete fabrication.
theeffortfuleducator.com/2017/11/29/t...
When you see this pyramid, ignore it.
Its statistics are a complete fabrication.
theeffortfuleducator.com/2017/11/29/t...
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This is an incredible, arresting piece of writing. Well worth your time.
January 3, 2025 at 9:07 AM
This is an incredible, arresting piece of writing. Well worth your time.