Maria Constantinou
@mariaconst.bsky.social
CE Primary School Headteacher and inclusion leader. Passionate about creating a school culture where everyone thrives.
Black cat owner. Mum of 2 teens.
British born, North London Cypriot 🇨🇾
Black cat owner. Mum of 2 teens.
British born, North London Cypriot 🇨🇾
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If you’re a parent of a young person with #SEND aged 16-19 and in receipt of home to school transport, please take a moment to fill in this short survey.
Contact particularly wish to hear from families who have been refused transport. Thank you.
contact.org.uk/about-contac...
Contact particularly wish to hear from families who have been refused transport. Thank you.
contact.org.uk/about-contac...
16-19 transport – does it work for you?
We’re running a survey to find out how your young person’s transport is working right now. It will take a few minutes to complete.
contact.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 12:15 PM
If you’re a parent of a young person with #SEND aged 16-19 and in receipt of home to school transport, please take a moment to fill in this short survey.
Contact particularly wish to hear from families who have been refused transport. Thank you.
contact.org.uk/about-contac...
Contact particularly wish to hear from families who have been refused transport. Thank you.
contact.org.uk/about-contac...
Love this from @sendmattersuk.bsky.social
A whole school approach to SEND is essential if we want to do good things for pupils across a school. 👏🏽
A whole school approach to SEND is essential if we want to do good things for pupils across a school. 👏🏽
‘A whole-school approach is the only feasible way forward. It’s not only useful for supporting a SENDCO’s workload – it’s essential if we want to do good things for pupils across a school.’
New blogpost below…
sendmatters.co.uk/2025/03/02/i...
New blogpost below…
sendmatters.co.uk/2025/03/02/i...
Implementing Whole-School Approaches to SEND
SENDCOs face increasing demands due to rising numbers of pupils needing support. Successful schools adopt a whole-school approach to SEND, ensuring all staff engage with inclusion. Effective discus…
sendmatters.co.uk
March 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Love this from @sendmattersuk.bsky.social
A whole school approach to SEND is essential if we want to do good things for pupils across a school. 👏🏽
A whole school approach to SEND is essential if we want to do good things for pupils across a school. 👏🏽
Delighted to be embarking on a new partnership with a very special church school in Uganda. Their strap line is ‘disability is not inability’, which I love. We’ll be learning from each other which is really exciting. goodsamaritanschoolforthedeaf.com/our-beliefs-...
Good Samaritan School for the Deaf
DISABILITY IS NOT INABILITY!
goodsamaritanschoolforthedeaf.com
October 6, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Delighted to be embarking on a new partnership with a very special church school in Uganda. Their strap line is ‘disability is not inability’, which I love. We’ll be learning from each other which is really exciting. goodsamaritanschoolforthedeaf.com/our-beliefs-...
Has anyone moved forward with smart phone free childhood? smartphonefreechildhood.co.uk/the-problem This looks like a brilliant initiative, and I wonderful if anyone had any experience of it.
The problem — Smartphone Free Childhood
Smartphone Free Childhood is a grassroots movement on a mission to keep childhood smartphone free. We want to connect parents in their local communities so that together they can make a pact not to gi...
smartphonefreechildhood.co.uk
September 23, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Has anyone moved forward with smart phone free childhood? smartphonefreechildhood.co.uk/the-problem This looks like a brilliant initiative, and I wonderful if anyone had any experience of it.
Scarf on for the walk to school 🥶 Forgotten what being cold felt like!
September 10, 2024 at 6:06 AM
Scarf on for the walk to school 🥶 Forgotten what being cold felt like!
Another heart filling moment. Class prayers, inspired by the parable of the mustard seed 🌱. I love how Y4 have prayed for babies too! 💚
September 6, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Another heart filling moment. Class prayers, inspired by the parable of the mustard seed 🌱. I love how Y4 have prayed for babies too! 💚
Arrived at my desk to find this little note. It could only be our caretaker. Filled my heart ❤️ It’s the small things sometimes!
September 6, 2024 at 6:24 AM
Arrived at my desk to find this little note. It could only be our caretaker. Filled my heart ❤️ It’s the small things sometimes!
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Thanks @halfwayupagain.bsky.social 😌👍😌.
Also, this might be helpful @aidansevers.bsky.social & everyone - a short of pick and mix #SEND strategies & accommodations.
I think it's a Google sheet - hope everyone who wants it can access it 🤞
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#edusky #uked
Also, this might be helpful @aidansevers.bsky.social & everyone - a short of pick and mix #SEND strategies & accommodations.
I think it's a Google sheet - hope everyone who wants it can access it 🤞
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#edusky #uked
August 22, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Thanks @halfwayupagain.bsky.social 😌👍😌.
Also, this might be helpful @aidansevers.bsky.social & everyone - a short of pick and mix #SEND strategies & accommodations.
I think it's a Google sheet - hope everyone who wants it can access it 🤞
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#edusky #uked
Also, this might be helpful @aidansevers.bsky.social & everyone - a short of pick and mix #SEND strategies & accommodations.
I think it's a Google sheet - hope everyone who wants it can access it 🤞
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#edusky #uked
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padlet.com/helenwitty20...
I'm going to be updating this before September (she said, somewhat confidently) - this is an all-in-one training #SEND Padlet for use by teachers, TAs or anyone that works with children.
Feel free to pin, embed, share if you think it will be helpful.
#uked #edusky
I'm going to be updating this before September (she said, somewhat confidently) - this is an all-in-one training #SEND Padlet for use by teachers, TAs or anyone that works with children.
Feel free to pin, embed, share if you think it will be helpful.
#uked #edusky
SEND & Inclusive Education: Training Resources
Topics are A-Z from left to right.
When you find what you’re looking for, scroll down to see what is available.
Approximate or suggested timings are provided.
🟡 Video training is yellow.
🔴 Reading ...
padlet.com
August 15, 2024 at 7:46 AM
padlet.com/helenwitty20...
I'm going to be updating this before September (she said, somewhat confidently) - this is an all-in-one training #SEND Padlet for use by teachers, TAs or anyone that works with children.
Feel free to pin, embed, share if you think it will be helpful.
#uked #edusky
I'm going to be updating this before September (she said, somewhat confidently) - this is an all-in-one training #SEND Padlet for use by teachers, TAs or anyone that works with children.
Feel free to pin, embed, share if you think it will be helpful.
#uked #edusky
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www.completesense.org/information-...
Just a quick bit of info from me on the role of #Dopamine in #ADHD, and how it might present in the classroom.
#SEND #SENDfamily #EduSky #UKEd
Just a quick bit of info from me on the role of #Dopamine in #ADHD, and how it might present in the classroom.
#SEND #SENDfamily #EduSky #UKEd
The Dopamine Dilemma: Understanding Students with ADHD / Information & Advice | Complete SENse
Dopamine, a neurotransmitter (chemicals that allow our neurons, or nerve cells, to talk to each other) often referred to as the "reward chemical," plays a key role in motivation, focus, and learning. ...
www.completesense.org
August 21, 2024 at 5:51 PM
www.completesense.org/information-...
Just a quick bit of info from me on the role of #Dopamine in #ADHD, and how it might present in the classroom.
#SEND #SENDfamily #EduSky #UKEd
Just a quick bit of info from me on the role of #Dopamine in #ADHD, and how it might present in the classroom.
#SEND #SENDfamily #EduSky #UKEd
Can someone kind please advise on how to stay on top of school policy review timeframes please?! I’d love a doc of some sort that summarises review periods. I’m sure there’s a whizz that’s done this already! Thank you 🙂
August 21, 2024 at 9:10 AM
Can someone kind please advise on how to stay on top of school policy review timeframes please?! I’d love a doc of some sort that summarises review periods. I’m sure there’s a whizz that’s done this already! Thank you 🙂
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Y6 TEACHERS:
📝 Here are all the SATs one-page answers (2016 - 2023, 2024 will be added at some point) for you next year 👇🏼
drive.google.com/drive/mobile...
Save time when marking! ⏰ def my most useful resource (if I may say so myself)
#EduSky
📝 Here are all the SATs one-page answers (2016 - 2023, 2024 will be added at some point) for you next year 👇🏼
drive.google.com/drive/mobile...
Save time when marking! ⏰ def my most useful resource (if I may say so myself)
#EduSky
One-page SATs answers - Google Drive
drive.google.com
August 15, 2024 at 7:44 AM
Y6 TEACHERS:
📝 Here are all the SATs one-page answers (2016 - 2023, 2024 will be added at some point) for you next year 👇🏼
drive.google.com/drive/mobile...
Save time when marking! ⏰ def my most useful resource (if I may say so myself)
#EduSky
📝 Here are all the SATs one-page answers (2016 - 2023, 2024 will be added at some point) for you next year 👇🏼
drive.google.com/drive/mobile...
Save time when marking! ⏰ def my most useful resource (if I may say so myself)
#EduSky
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Are you welcoming a child who has Down syndrome to your classroom in September?
Check out these great resources from the DSA www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/about-downs-...
#SEND #SENDfamily #SENDfamilies #DownSyndrome #DownsSyndrome #Inclusion #InclusiveEducation
Check out these great resources from the DSA www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/about-downs-...
#SEND #SENDfamily #SENDfamilies #DownSyndrome #DownsSyndrome #Inclusion #InclusiveEducation
Children, Families & Education - Downs Syndrome Association
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
August 20, 2024 at 6:11 AM
Are you welcoming a child who has Down syndrome to your classroom in September?
Check out these great resources from the DSA www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/about-downs-...
#SEND #SENDfamily #SENDfamilies #DownSyndrome #DownsSyndrome #Inclusion #InclusiveEducation
Check out these great resources from the DSA www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/about-downs-...
#SEND #SENDfamily #SENDfamilies #DownSyndrome #DownsSyndrome #Inclusion #InclusiveEducation
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It’s that time of year again… if you’re wondering how to support #autistic students with the #transition to #secondary sch in Sept then read my blog on the Autism Education Trust (AET) website. A few yrs old now (written at the height of Covid boredom) www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/blog/support...
Autism Education Trust
Helping you support autistic children and young people since 2007
www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk
August 17, 2024 at 3:50 PM
It’s that time of year again… if you’re wondering how to support #autistic students with the #transition to #secondary sch in Sept then read my blog on the Autism Education Trust (AET) website. A few yrs old now (written at the height of Covid boredom) www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/blog/support...
Reposted by Maria Constantinou
It’s that time of year again… if you’re wondering how to support #autistic students with the #transition to #secondary sch in Sept then read my blog on the Autism Education Trust (AET) website. A few yrs old now (written at the height of Covid boredom) www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/blog/support...
Autism Education Trust
Helping you support autistic children and young people since 2007
www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk
August 18, 2024 at 7:36 AM
The switch is so refreshing! Looking to connect with kind, positive and forward thinking folk in education 👋🏽
August 17, 2024 at 7:51 AM
The switch is so refreshing! Looking to connect with kind, positive and forward thinking folk in education 👋🏽