Rebecca Curtis

Mum, wife, Neema, sister, daughter, auntie, niece, cousin, friend, Associate Dean @Ambition_Inst, governor...that's all I have time for! All views are my own.

[Rebecca Curtis @Becca_curtis]

Proud to see our article 'Creating the Enabling Conditions for Professional Development in the Early Years' published today on the Chartered College excellent resource for EY professionals -The Early Years Hub @helenamoore_ @CharteredColl @Ambition_Inst
https://t.co/xl85cCNN7K

[Rebecca Curtis @Becca_curtis]

So incredibly proud of my fabulous ECT design team, the wider design team @Barker_J, the delivery team @CarlyWaterman21, @TomRees_77 the Insights team @AnneHeavey321 and the wider @Ambition_Inst, organisation @h_spencer for securing this excellent result 😀

[Ambition Institute @Ambition_Inst]

With thanks to all our partners, participants and staff for their hard work and commitment to supporting early career teachers. We are pleased that our Early Career Framework programme has been rated ‘outstanding’ by @Ofstednews.

More here: https://t.co/tms0LJs73H

[Rebecca Curtis @Becca_curtis]

@overpractised Oh my gosh, he is gorgeous! Congratulations to you both. I hope you are keeping well xx

[Ambition Institute @Ambition_Inst]

Teachers place considerable value on professional development for new teachers – especially mentoring.

91% of teachers in our recent poll believe being mentored by more experienced teachers is critical to the professional development of early career teachers.

[Ambition Institute @Ambition_Inst]

🎉 8 out of 10 early career teachers and their mentors rate our ECT programme good or very good.

Our ECT programme gives teachers the flexibility to learn and the confidence to teach.

Join the Ambition Institute ECT programme starting September 2023.

[Rebecca Curtis @Becca_curtis]

@MrsEmilyCarr I'm really enjoying it! I work for a charity that designs and delivers PD to teachers and leaders. I'm a governor at a local school, too. I still feel involved in education but in a way which enables me to be there for my family and find some time for myself too. How about you?

[Rebecca Curtis @Becca_curtis]

@CarlyWaterman21 You'll love it! I went to Latitude a few years ago and it was fabulous. Make-up removing face wipes, body/face glitter, battery-powered fairy lights, a refillable water bottle and a really comfy pillow are my tips!

[Rebecca Curtis @Becca_curtis]

@johncosgrove405 So very sad, my thoughts are with Ruth's family, friends, colleagues and the entire school community.

[Sam Sims @DrSamSims]

Does adding modelling to PD help early-career teachers develop evidence-based practice?

The first paper from the @Ambition_Inst research team, with @HFletcherWood @thomgf @stefaniemeliss

[Rebecca Curtis @Becca_curtis]

This is VERY exciting @Ambition_Inst

[Jennifer Barker @Barker_J]

🚨NEWS!!🚨
For those of you familiar with @Ambition_Inst's work, you'll know how much we care about the research and evidence that underpins our programmes.

[Rebecca Curtis @Becca_curtis]

@CarlyWaterman21 @joe__kirby Thanks @CarlyWaterman21, our Friday evening #3 get-togethers are a pleasure for me too! Open, honest, joyful, building expertise and striving to #keepgettingbetter

[Rebecca Curtis @Becca_curtis]

If you're looking to make the most of meeting time, check out this insightful blog from @joe__kirby with actionable advice for leaders in (and outside of) schools.

[Rebecca Curtis @Becca_curtis]

@HarrietLowesB @ProfKime @ProfCoe Standard 8 for me today!

[Rebecca Curtis @Becca_curtis]

So great to see the addition of these resources to support those working in #EYFS to continue their great work with the support of evidence and research. I know those on and involved with the @Ambition_Inst #NPQEYL will welcome these, thanks @EducEndowFoundn

[Prof Becky Francis @BeckyFrancis7]

Today, we’re proud to launch new early years resources. Early years professionals support young children during a crucial period for their development. These resources aim to further empower the sector to use evidence to their advantage.

Access here: https://t.co/aK2JOEzbBh

[Rebecca Curtis @Becca_curtis]

@Mr_Crome Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Rebecca Curtis @Becca_curtis]

Exciting times @Ambition_Inst as we move into the realm of educational research, if you are a teacher and have a few minutes to spare please help us out

[Rebecca Curtis @Becca_curtis]

@jasonlugg Thanks Jason, glad you enjoyed it.

[Rebecca Curtis @Becca_curtis]

@FrostNicola @kitharrison @Ambition_Inst That's right @FrostNicola after 8 years of headship I decided to apply my knowledge to the development of training for teachers and school leaders @Ambition_Inst

[Rebecca Curtis @Becca_curtis]

@HoDandHeart The framework is currently in development...exciting!

[Rebecca Curtis @Becca_curtis]

@kate_frost And how you (as a school) will strengthen knowledge by building on prior learning and using regular retrieval.

[Rebecca Curtis @Becca_curtis]

@kate_frost With regards to skills vs knowledge, it can be helpful to consider types of knowledge, for example declarative (knowing that) and procedural (knowing how to or perhaps viewed sometimes as skills) your curriculum needs to set out what knowledge will be taught and when.