@wrennieteach.bsky.social
Think hard,work hard, be kind, do the next right thing. AHT/DoL, Mummy, me!
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I do suspect the current very heavy emphasis on phonics might have had an impact on reading fluency because fluency requires us to feel rather than sound out a text, to search for meaning and to subconsciously predict where it's going.
An expert shares five reading fluency strategies to support children to become better readers
Reading fluency: why it matters and how to teach it
A focus on reading fluency can help to bridge the gap between decoding and comprehension, says Penny Slater, who shares strategies for supporting children to become fluent readers
www.tes.com
September 28, 2025 at 7:17 AM
I do suspect the current very heavy emphasis on phonics might have had an impact on reading fluency because fluency requires us to feel rather than sound out a text, to search for meaning and to subconsciously predict where it's going.
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For schools & colleges to thrive, every educator must feel valued, whatever their age, gender or background.
It’s about flexible working, supporting parents & carers, welcoming career changers, and opportunities for all.
Let’s celebrate those making this happen! 💛
It’s about flexible working, supporting parents & carers, welcoming career changers, and opportunities for all.
Let’s celebrate those making this happen! 💛
September 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
For schools & colleges to thrive, every educator must feel valued, whatever their age, gender or background.
It’s about flexible working, supporting parents & carers, welcoming career changers, and opportunities for all.
Let’s celebrate those making this happen! 💛
It’s about flexible working, supporting parents & carers, welcoming career changers, and opportunities for all.
Let’s celebrate those making this happen! 💛
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Reading - the passport to life.
Y8 tests diagnose too late. If we want confident learners, we must invest early: EYFS & primary.
Teaching transforms. Every child should leave primary school a reader. Anything less locks doors before futures begin.
Y8 tests diagnose too late. If we want confident learners, we must invest early: EYFS & primary.
Teaching transforms. Every child should leave primary school a reader. Anything less locks doors before futures begin.
White paper to usher in year 8 reading test
Move to ensure poorer pupils are not shut off from wider curriculum
schoolsweek.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Reading - the passport to life.
Y8 tests diagnose too late. If we want confident learners, we must invest early: EYFS & primary.
Teaching transforms. Every child should leave primary school a reader. Anything less locks doors before futures begin.
Y8 tests diagnose too late. If we want confident learners, we must invest early: EYFS & primary.
Teaching transforms. Every child should leave primary school a reader. Anything less locks doors before futures begin.
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Full post on Facebook
August 17, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Full post on Facebook
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New #Edublog 💭 inspired by a @marymyatt.bsky.social post.
“Do quality curriculum tasks matter?”
They do, but only if they’re designed to make children think.
Let’s start designing from curriculum purpose.
Read 👉 bit.ly/3J5I5ah
#TaskDesign #CurriculumFirst #PrimaryEd #EduSky #PrimarySky
“Do quality curriculum tasks matter?”
They do, but only if they’re designed to make children think.
Let’s start designing from curriculum purpose.
Read 👉 bit.ly/3J5I5ah
#TaskDesign #CurriculumFirst #PrimaryEd #EduSky #PrimarySky
Do Quality Curriculum Tasks Matter?
Mary Myatt recently posed a simple yet intriguing question: “Do quality curriculum resources matter?” Her answer – “Of course they do!” – is one I wholeheartedly agree with. I’ve seen Mary speak on…
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August 6, 2025 at 6:49 AM
New #Edublog 💭 inspired by a @marymyatt.bsky.social post.
“Do quality curriculum tasks matter?”
They do, but only if they’re designed to make children think.
Let’s start designing from curriculum purpose.
Read 👉 bit.ly/3J5I5ah
#TaskDesign #CurriculumFirst #PrimaryEd #EduSky #PrimarySky
“Do quality curriculum tasks matter?”
They do, but only if they’re designed to make children think.
Let’s start designing from curriculum purpose.
Read 👉 bit.ly/3J5I5ah
#TaskDesign #CurriculumFirst #PrimaryEd #EduSky #PrimarySky
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The month of August
Walk, bike, or use public transport to get around this summer! Teach your children the benefits of eco-friendly travel and enjoy nature while doing it. #SustainableAugust #EcoTransport #FamilyAdventure
Walk, bike, or use public transport to get around this summer! Teach your children the benefits of eco-friendly travel and enjoy nature while doing it. #SustainableAugust #EcoTransport #FamilyAdventure
August 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The month of August
Walk, bike, or use public transport to get around this summer! Teach your children the benefits of eco-friendly travel and enjoy nature while doing it. #SustainableAugust #EcoTransport #FamilyAdventure
Walk, bike, or use public transport to get around this summer! Teach your children the benefits of eco-friendly travel and enjoy nature while doing it. #SustainableAugust #EcoTransport #FamilyAdventure
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
July 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
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📢 We're recruiting!
Strive4 Academy Trust is seeking passionate, skilled Trustees to help shape the future of our growing family of schools.
If you believe in excellence, equity & opportunity for every child — we’d love to hear from you.
www.strive4academy.co.uk
Strive4 Academy Trust is seeking passionate, skilled Trustees to help shape the future of our growing family of schools.
If you believe in excellence, equity & opportunity for every child — we’d love to hear from you.
www.strive4academy.co.uk
July 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
📢 We're recruiting!
Strive4 Academy Trust is seeking passionate, skilled Trustees to help shape the future of our growing family of schools.
If you believe in excellence, equity & opportunity for every child — we’d love to hear from you.
www.strive4academy.co.uk
Strive4 Academy Trust is seeking passionate, skilled Trustees to help shape the future of our growing family of schools.
If you believe in excellence, equity & opportunity for every child — we’d love to hear from you.
www.strive4academy.co.uk
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Very much this. Bear in mind that independent schools cite ‘dyslexia’ and ‘special needs’ as justification for 25% of their students having exam access arrangements. Even the teachers know it’s gamed.
June 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Very much this. Bear in mind that independent schools cite ‘dyslexia’ and ‘special needs’ as justification for 25% of their students having exam access arrangements. Even the teachers know it’s gamed.
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We’re helping pupils understand how everyday choices impact our planet—starting with single-use plastics. From reusable bottles to recycled art, our young changemakers are learning, acting, and leading the way toward a cleaner, greener future. 💚♻️ #PlasticFreeSchools #EcoEducation
June 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM
We’re helping pupils understand how everyday choices impact our planet—starting with single-use plastics. From reusable bottles to recycled art, our young changemakers are learning, acting, and leading the way toward a cleaner, greener future. 💚♻️ #PlasticFreeSchools #EcoEducation
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LEADERSHIP INSIGHT: Balancing the Impossible
A candid reflection on leadership from the school office to the kitchen table. Explore real strategies to restore balance.
Read here: headteacherchat.com/blogs/the-w...
#Wellbeing #SchoolLeadership #WorkLifeBalance
A candid reflection on leadership from the school office to the kitchen table. Explore real strategies to restore balance.
Read here: headteacherchat.com/blogs/the-w...
#Wellbeing #SchoolLeadership #WorkLifeBalance
May 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
LEADERSHIP INSIGHT: Balancing the Impossible
A candid reflection on leadership from the school office to the kitchen table. Explore real strategies to restore balance.
Read here: headteacherchat.com/blogs/the-w...
#Wellbeing #SchoolLeadership #WorkLifeBalance
A candid reflection on leadership from the school office to the kitchen table. Explore real strategies to restore balance.
Read here: headteacherchat.com/blogs/the-w...
#Wellbeing #SchoolLeadership #WorkLifeBalance
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Operations meetings aren’t known for excitement — but ours always bring good news! From staff facility upgrades to new sensory rooms, Strive4 keeps investing where it matters most. #Strive4Together #InvestingInExcellence #ProudToBelong
June 1, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Operations meetings aren’t known for excitement — but ours always bring good news! From staff facility upgrades to new sensory rooms, Strive4 keeps investing where it matters most. #Strive4Together #InvestingInExcellence #ProudToBelong
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Teaching is so much more than; Do A, Do B = Get C. Yet we’ve let people simplify to the point of abstraction. What the science of teaching has taught me is that a big chunk of it is about the skill and craft of the individual and it sits absolutely on a bedrock of relationships.
June 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Teaching is so much more than; Do A, Do B = Get C. Yet we’ve let people simplify to the point of abstraction. What the science of teaching has taught me is that a big chunk of it is about the skill and craft of the individual and it sits absolutely on a bedrock of relationships.
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‘A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.’ John Maxwell
May 30, 2025 at 7:20 AM
‘A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.’ John Maxwell
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Great school leaders don’t lead alone—they listen. School improvement isn’t a solo mission; it’s a team sport built on trust, collaboration, and open dialogue. Lead with empathy. Learn with humility. Win together.
May 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Great school leaders don’t lead alone—they listen. School improvement isn’t a solo mission; it’s a team sport built on trust, collaboration, and open dialogue. Lead with empathy. Learn with humility. Win together.
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This is excellent. What if Biff and Chip's mum and dad were influencers? Classic covers retitled.
www.thepoke.com/2025/05/27/m...
www.thepoke.com/2025/05/27/m...
The Magic Key Series – if the mum and dad from the books became social media influencers
What if the mum and dad in the Magic Key series became social media influencers? We’ve reimagined some of the books to show what we think they’d be like. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
www.thepoke.com
May 28, 2025 at 11:32 AM
This is excellent. What if Biff and Chip's mum and dad were influencers? Classic covers retitled.
www.thepoke.com/2025/05/27/m...
www.thepoke.com/2025/05/27/m...
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Regular school attendance is key to academic success. Let’s work together to ensure our pupils are in school on time and ready to learn every day! 📚 #AttendanceMatters
May 14, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Regular school attendance is key to academic success. Let’s work together to ensure our pupils are in school on time and ready to learn every day! 📚 #AttendanceMatters
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Quote of the Day
“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.”
Margaret Mead
“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.”
Margaret Mead
May 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Yep this👇
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Budgeting Basics!
An emergency fund isn’t just a safety net, it's peace of mind. Start small: automated savings, cut non-essentials, and set aside any extra income. #FinancialSecurity #EmergencyFund #BudgetingBasics
An emergency fund isn’t just a safety net, it's peace of mind. Start small: automated savings, cut non-essentials, and set aside any extra income. #FinancialSecurity #EmergencyFund #BudgetingBasics
May 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Budgeting Basics!
An emergency fund isn’t just a safety net, it's peace of mind. Start small: automated savings, cut non-essentials, and set aside any extra income. #FinancialSecurity #EmergencyFund #BudgetingBasics
An emergency fund isn’t just a safety net, it's peace of mind. Start small: automated savings, cut non-essentials, and set aside any extra income. #FinancialSecurity #EmergencyFund #BudgetingBasics