I think Dunkirk is very good actually, captures a lot of different perspectives and the tragedy for every one involved.

The Fraud by Zadie Smith is one of my favourite books this year, I think you'd love it. There is a Rest is History about the case in the book as well. K

As a SENDCO, whilst I agree with you @bennewmark.bsky.social , I also have to work hard to maintain relationships with families who are often very bruised by their interactions with education so far. So sometimes running with the coloured paper is the lesser of the weevils.

Hard agree. Already spotting AI stuff everywhere. Superficially fine, but actually when you look at just very random. Worksheets that are way over the reading age of the class; letters that for some reason just don't connect etc

I read a biography on him last year and he was definitely not boyfriend material (phrasing borrowed from daughter 3).

In relation to your original post though, I started it as a SENDCO looking for food thought in supporting our rising numbers of CYP with EBSA/SEMH needs. So far zero stuff for me to take into work.

I haven't finished yet, but in relation to your original post, I started it as a SENDCO hoping for food for thought in supporting rising numbers of CYP with EBSA/SEMH. So far zero stuff I can use for school discussions. (We are device free already)

I think our children are just ahead of the curve of his argument, which makes it an easier read than I anticipated. I haven't finished it yet though...

I am reading The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt atm, which is interesting. In summary, he tracks increased MH concerns to wild West on line lives combined with over protection in real life.

Our local authority will now only give us £13 ph for TA staff required by EHCPs. Lots of local schools under staffed for statutory requirements and can't recruit a SENDCO.

I absolutely loved those books. And Mog and the Granny was one of our top 5 picture books. Your youngest has good taste

Thank you!🙂

Just adding: take at least 30 mins at lunch and find someone funny to eat with. Avoid the staffroom if you are feeling frazzled, bound to get several "ooo, can we chat about..."

Thank you!

Thank you!