Rachel Tomlinson
@rachtomlinson.bsky.social
Mum. Wife. Headteacher.
INSET Part 6:
Over the next few days, we will repeat some of these reflections with our children; reminding them of the importance of relationships, of our restorative practice, of safety - they’ll make keyrings and Little Bags of Safety.
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Over the next few days, we will repeat some of these reflections with our children; reminding them of the importance of relationships, of our restorative practice, of safety - they’ll make keyrings and Little Bags of Safety.
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September 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
INSET Part 6:
Over the next few days, we will repeat some of these reflections with our children; reminding them of the importance of relationships, of our restorative practice, of safety - they’ll make keyrings and Little Bags of Safety.
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Over the next few days, we will repeat some of these reflections with our children; reminding them of the importance of relationships, of our restorative practice, of safety - they’ll make keyrings and Little Bags of Safety.
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So excited to meet all of our new EYFS children tomorrow.
Hopefully they’re all tucked up, fast asleep dreaming dreams full of love and excitement and learning and adventures.
I’m off to put my confetti under my pillow.
#learntolovelovetolearn
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Hopefully they’re all tucked up, fast asleep dreaming dreams full of love and excitement and learning and adventures.
I’m off to put my confetti under my pillow.
#learntolovelovetolearn
🧡🩷💚💙🌈🎉
September 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
So excited to meet all of our new EYFS children tomorrow.
Hopefully they’re all tucked up, fast asleep dreaming dreams full of love and excitement and learning and adventures.
I’m off to put my confetti under my pillow.
#learntolovelovetolearn
🧡🩷💚💙🌈🎉
Hopefully they’re all tucked up, fast asleep dreaming dreams full of love and excitement and learning and adventures.
I’m off to put my confetti under my pillow.
#learntolovelovetolearn
🧡🩷💚💙🌈🎉
INSET Part 6:
Over the next few days, we will repeat some of these reflections with our children; reminding them of the importance of relationships, of our restorative practice, of safety - they’ll make keyrings and Little Bags of Safety.
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Over the next few days, we will repeat some of these reflections with our children; reminding them of the importance of relationships, of our restorative practice, of safety - they’ll make keyrings and Little Bags of Safety.
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September 3, 2025 at 8:09 PM
INSET Part 6:
Over the next few days, we will repeat some of these reflections with our children; reminding them of the importance of relationships, of our restorative practice, of safety - they’ll make keyrings and Little Bags of Safety.
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Over the next few days, we will repeat some of these reflections with our children; reminding them of the importance of relationships, of our restorative practice, of safety - they’ll make keyrings and Little Bags of Safety.
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INSET Part 5:
And finally, we thought about GUNNEN: a Danish word with no direct English translation but that describes the act of genuinely wishing someone well, finding happiness in their success, granting something without envy - the opposite of being begrudging or jealous.
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And finally, we thought about GUNNEN: a Danish word with no direct English translation but that describes the act of genuinely wishing someone well, finding happiness in their success, granting something without envy - the opposite of being begrudging or jealous.
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September 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
INSET Part 5:
And finally, we thought about GUNNEN: a Danish word with no direct English translation but that describes the act of genuinely wishing someone well, finding happiness in their success, granting something without envy - the opposite of being begrudging or jealous.
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And finally, we thought about GUNNEN: a Danish word with no direct English translation but that describes the act of genuinely wishing someone well, finding happiness in their success, granting something without envy - the opposite of being begrudging or jealous.
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INSET Part 4:
OLEILU, a Finnish word, means to relax and just be, encouraging us to take responsibility for our mental and emotional wellbeing and self-care.
We added blue beads to represent STICKING TOGETHER and purple beads to represent MAKING MEMORIES.
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OLEILU, a Finnish word, means to relax and just be, encouraging us to take responsibility for our mental and emotional wellbeing and self-care.
We added blue beads to represent STICKING TOGETHER and purple beads to represent MAKING MEMORIES.
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September 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
INSET Part 4:
OLEILU, a Finnish word, means to relax and just be, encouraging us to take responsibility for our mental and emotional wellbeing and self-care.
We added blue beads to represent STICKING TOGETHER and purple beads to represent MAKING MEMORIES.
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OLEILU, a Finnish word, means to relax and just be, encouraging us to take responsibility for our mental and emotional wellbeing and self-care.
We added blue beads to represent STICKING TOGETHER and purple beads to represent MAKING MEMORIES.
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INSET Part 3:
The Norwegian word, SAERLING, refers to an eccentric, unconventional or individualistic person who stands apart from the crowd:
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The Norwegian word, SAERLING, refers to an eccentric, unconventional or individualistic person who stands apart from the crowd:
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September 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
INSET Part 3:
The Norwegian word, SAERLING, refers to an eccentric, unconventional or individualistic person who stands apart from the crowd:
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The Norwegian word, SAERLING, refers to an eccentric, unconventional or individualistic person who stands apart from the crowd:
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INSET Part 2:
We then thought about OMOIYARI: a Japanese concept embodying selfless compassion and consideration for others, thinking about others gently and acting with kindness and a warm heart.
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We then thought about OMOIYARI: a Japanese concept embodying selfless compassion and consideration for others, thinking about others gently and acting with kindness and a warm heart.
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September 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
INSET Part 2:
We then thought about OMOIYARI: a Japanese concept embodying selfless compassion and consideration for others, thinking about others gently and acting with kindness and a warm heart.
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We then thought about OMOIYARI: a Japanese concept embodying selfless compassion and consideration for others, thinking about others gently and acting with kindness and a warm heart.
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I know sometimes parents wonder what we do in INSET days. The truth is that we do all sorts of different things. Just thought it would be good to share some of what we did this week with you.
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September 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I know sometimes parents wonder what we do in INSET days. The truth is that we do all sorts of different things. Just thought it would be good to share some of what we did this week with you.
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Such a lovely day visiting all our new EYFS children and families to deliver exciting packages!
It so special to see smiling and welcoming (and sometimes very surprised!) faces.
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It so special to see smiling and welcoming (and sometimes very surprised!) faces.
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August 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Such a lovely day visiting all our new EYFS children and families to deliver exciting packages!
It so special to see smiling and welcoming (and sometimes very surprised!) faces.
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It so special to see smiling and welcoming (and sometimes very surprised!) faces.
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Our children feel free to be who they are and to have a lot of fun because that's what the grown ups around them model!
And because we have created a safe space where they are confident and feel loved and respected.
(The shoes were a jokey gift from a child!)
#learntolovelovetolearn
♥💚💙🧡🌈
And because we have created a safe space where they are confident and feel loved and respected.
(The shoes were a jokey gift from a child!)
#learntolovelovetolearn
♥💚💙🧡🌈
July 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Our children feel free to be who they are and to have a lot of fun because that's what the grown ups around them model!
And because we have created a safe space where they are confident and feel loved and respected.
(The shoes were a jokey gift from a child!)
#learntolovelovetolearn
♥💚💙🧡🌈
And because we have created a safe space where they are confident and feel loved and respected.
(The shoes were a jokey gift from a child!)
#learntolovelovetolearn
♥💚💙🧡🌈
As well as best wishes, love and all the support they have needed and wanted over the past 7 years to enable them to grow and develop into the incredible young people they are, we give our Year 6 children a pencil case full of everything they’ll need for Year 7 as they leave us.
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July 18, 2025 at 6:36 AM
As well as best wishes, love and all the support they have needed and wanted over the past 7 years to enable them to grow and develop into the incredible young people they are, we give our Year 6 children a pencil case full of everything they’ll need for Year 7 as they leave us.
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All of our children have come home with a bag full of love today.
In it are some activities and things to occupy them over the summer; a reading challenge, some YESquests to do, a bookmark to create, a postcard to update tomorrow let us know what you’re doing, a pencil and some crayons.
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In it are some activities and things to occupy them over the summer; a reading challenge, some YESquests to do, a bookmark to create, a postcard to update tomorrow let us know what you’re doing, a pencil and some crayons.
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July 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
All of our children have come home with a bag full of love today.
In it are some activities and things to occupy them over the summer; a reading challenge, some YESquests to do, a bookmark to create, a postcard to update tomorrow let us know what you’re doing, a pencil and some crayons.
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In it are some activities and things to occupy them over the summer; a reading challenge, some YESquests to do, a bookmark to create, a postcard to update tomorrow let us know what you’re doing, a pencil and some crayons.
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How the week started and how it’s finished!
These Y6 children have been superb this week: respectful, committed, determined and positive.
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These Y6 children have been superb this week: respectful, committed, determined and positive.
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May 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
How the week started and how it’s finished!
These Y6 children have been superb this week: respectful, committed, determined and positive.
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These Y6 children have been superb this week: respectful, committed, determined and positive.
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As usual, just a reminder to our Year 6 pupils before they start their tests on Monday. They have their own paper copy to keep forever.
But it’s a good reminder to all of us that we are more than the sum of our parts and definitely more than a single feature.
#learntolovelovetolearn
💙🧡💚🩷🌈🎉
But it’s a good reminder to all of us that we are more than the sum of our parts and definitely more than a single feature.
#learntolovelovetolearn
💙🧡💚🩷🌈🎉
May 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
As usual, just a reminder to our Year 6 pupils before they start their tests on Monday. They have their own paper copy to keep forever.
But it’s a good reminder to all of us that we are more than the sum of our parts and definitely more than a single feature.
#learntolovelovetolearn
💙🧡💚🩷🌈🎉
But it’s a good reminder to all of us that we are more than the sum of our parts and definitely more than a single feature.
#learntolovelovetolearn
💙🧡💚🩷🌈🎉
March 30, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Happy International Women’s Day.
I’m grateful to all those whose shoulders I’m able to stand on and privileged that others may consider standing on mine in the future.
#StrongWomen
#SeeThemBeThemRaiseThem
#IWD2025
I’m grateful to all those whose shoulders I’m able to stand on and privileged that others may consider standing on mine in the future.
#StrongWomen
#SeeThemBeThemRaiseThem
#IWD2025
March 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Happy International Women’s Day.
I’m grateful to all those whose shoulders I’m able to stand on and privileged that others may consider standing on mine in the future.
#StrongWomen
#SeeThemBeThemRaiseThem
#IWD2025
I’m grateful to all those whose shoulders I’m able to stand on and privileged that others may consider standing on mine in the future.
#StrongWomen
#SeeThemBeThemRaiseThem
#IWD2025
May this month of Ramadan bring peace, love and harmony to everyone! Ramadan Mubarak!
#ramadan2025
#ramadankareem
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#ramadan2025
#ramadankareem
🩷💚🧡💙🌈🌙
March 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
May this month of Ramadan bring peace, love and harmony to everyone! Ramadan Mubarak!
#ramadan2025
#ramadankareem
🩷💚🧡💙🌈🌙
#ramadan2025
#ramadankareem
🩷💚🧡💙🌈🌙
Please share - everyone welcome.
One of my favourite events of the year.
#ramadan2025
#RamadanKareem
#learntolovelovetolearn
🧡💚🩷💙🌈🎉🌙
One of my favourite events of the year.
#ramadan2025
#RamadanKareem
#learntolovelovetolearn
🧡💚🩷💙🌈🎉🌙
February 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Please share - everyone welcome.
One of my favourite events of the year.
#ramadan2025
#RamadanKareem
#learntolovelovetolearn
🧡💚🩷💙🌈🎉🌙
One of my favourite events of the year.
#ramadan2025
#RamadanKareem
#learntolovelovetolearn
🧡💚🩷💙🌈🎉🌙
February 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
We celebrated Valentine’s Day by declaring our love for the planet.
It’s also important to celebrate love for each other.
All of our children wrote what they loved about someone else in their class. That meant that everyone was reminded that they were loved and valued.
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It’s also important to celebrate love for each other.
All of our children wrote what they loved about someone else in their class. That meant that everyone was reminded that they were loved and valued.
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February 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM
We celebrated Valentine’s Day by declaring our love for the planet.
It’s also important to celebrate love for each other.
All of our children wrote what they loved about someone else in their class. That meant that everyone was reminded that they were loved and valued.
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It’s also important to celebrate love for each other.
All of our children wrote what they loved about someone else in their class. That meant that everyone was reminded that they were loved and valued.
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16 hours!!!!!
SIX months in the making
Kids from FIVE continents
FOUR days to go
THREE words: #AllTogetherNow
TWO jobs please: LIKE & SHARE
ONE planet ONE mission
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SIX months in the making
Kids from FIVE continents
FOUR days to go
THREE words: #AllTogetherNow
TWO jobs please: LIKE & SHARE
ONE planet ONE mission
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February 13, 2025 at 9:19 AM
16 hours!!!!!
SIX months in the making
Kids from FIVE continents
FOUR days to go
THREE words: #AllTogetherNow
TWO jobs please: LIKE & SHARE
ONE planet ONE mission
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SIX months in the making
Kids from FIVE continents
FOUR days to go
THREE words: #AllTogetherNow
TWO jobs please: LIKE & SHARE
ONE planet ONE mission
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February 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
February 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
It also happened to be Lauren Lewis’ birthday today so she had an incredible cake baked for her too!
#learntolovelovetolearn
💚🧡🩷💙🌈🎉🇵🇱
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#learntolovelovetolearn
💚🧡🩷💙🌈🎉🇵🇱
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January 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
It also happened to be Lauren Lewis’ birthday today so she had an incredible cake baked for her too!
#learntolovelovetolearn
💚🧡🩷💙🌈🎉🇵🇱
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#learntolovelovetolearn
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We have been learning about Poland as our country of the week this week.
Agape are so lucky as one of their children has Polish heritage and, despite them being poorly and not coming to school today, their mum baked and cooked and shopped and brought them a Polish picnic feast to try out!
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Agape are so lucky as one of their children has Polish heritage and, despite them being poorly and not coming to school today, their mum baked and cooked and shopped and brought them a Polish picnic feast to try out!
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January 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
We have been learning about Poland as our country of the week this week.
Agape are so lucky as one of their children has Polish heritage and, despite them being poorly and not coming to school today, their mum baked and cooked and shopped and brought them a Polish picnic feast to try out!
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Agape are so lucky as one of their children has Polish heritage and, despite them being poorly and not coming to school today, their mum baked and cooked and shopped and brought them a Polish picnic feast to try out!
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