Claire Knight

Specialist Teacher working with children aged 0-5 with SEND 👶
Passionate about getting it right for children and families 🤗
School Governor 🗣

[Claire Knight @ClaireKnight22]

@AmnahIqbal @DeputyGrocott Also love working in Early Years!

[Claire Knight @ClaireKnight22]

@DeputyGrocott Hi! I've been a teacher for 14 years in various roles. Currently a specialist teacher within a central LA SEND team. Former SENDCo, middle and senior leader. I've worked in mainstream, special, AP and independent. Interested in further study and connecting with other educators!

[Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle]

NEW POST: What are your views on #coproduction and how it works in SEND? @uniofwarwick researchers want to hear the views of disabled children, young people and their parents/carers. Read our article to find out how to participate https://t.co/ECi6rM0LKa

[Claire Knight @ClaireKnight22]

@tes The need to build relationships with families is key to this, they understandably want the best for their children. Being open and transparent with parents/carers can mean that these 'snowplough' parents can be used as an opportunity to improve engagement overall.

[Claire Knight @ClaireKnight22]

@debs_cares I made this move 18 months ago and love it! Best of luck 💐

[Claire Knight @ClaireKnight22]

@AaronTeamEC Love

[Dr. Aaron Bradbury @AaronTeamEC]

Why are we so transfixed on doing so many interventions in the EYs. If we put more effort into reflecting on making our EYFS more centred around the child we wouldn’t need interventions. We just need to focus on what the children need in the NOW. Play, Love, Empathy & Joy

[Claire Knight @ClaireKnight22]

@OliverRMills Greater flexibility
Greater autonomy
Smaller class sizes
Better pay and CPD

[@peeps-HIE @PeepsHie]

It's a busy day for news and significant changes across the country, and we have our own huge news to share with you.

We're celebrating after being awarded National Lottery funding to support our work with those affected by H.I.E. 🥳

This is the first time we have been awarded multi-year funding which will cover costs for our project "Peeps Together - Connecting our Community" over the next 3 years.

We will use the money to increase our offering and support available to families, in particular running more face to face events (our Peeps Together sessions), based on feedback from families wanting to be able to connect in person and on a local level.

Keep an eye out as we'll soon be advertising two new paid positions within the Peeps' team!

The National Lottery Community Fund distributes money raised by National Lottery players for good causes and is the largest community funder in the UK.
We are so thankful to them for their support and look forward to sharing updates with you.

@TNLComFund
#NationalLottery

[Epilepsy Society @epilepsysociety]

People with no experience of epilepsy often think it's 'just' seizures. We know that's not true. Our latest project aims to raise awareness of what epilepsy is really like and teach them all about the various struggles people with epilepsy face. 💜

[Beacon School Support @beaconsupport]

The education system shouldn't be asking, "How do we reduce exclusions?" It should be asking, "How do we support kids with complex SEMH needs effectively AND inclusively... without reducing standards?" #semh #standards #inclusion #exclusion

[Claire Knight @ClaireKnight22]

@MissClarkeY5 Yes, I started off teaching A Level Geography and now I work in Early Years 🥰

[@peeps-HIE @PeepsHie]

This is no April Fool - H.I.E. Awareness Day is this Thursday, 4th April.

Can you help spread the word? A tag and a share doesn’t cost a penny and takes seconds, and might just help reach someone touched by #HIE who could benefit from a little extra support. 🌻

#HeardOfHIE #HIEAwarenessDay

[@peeps-HIE @PeepsHie]

Please share this where you can with your networks. As a parent, terminology can be confusing (even more so considering everything else that’s going on!). Having a clear understanding is important and can help with quicker/easier access to the right support @DEFiNE_NE

[Claire Knight @ClaireKnight22]

@MisterFirth August 🤣... also, it is a joy and a privilege to work with children and young people. They are unpredictable and hilarious!

[Beacon School Support @beaconsupport]

Good early years support sets a child up for life https://t.co/3eDcZNNnnD

[Dave McPartlin @dave_mcpartlin]

Can’t believe I ever used to shout at kids, am embarrassed at the thought. The trauma-informed, relational approach has taken us years to do properly but school’s such a better place for it. You really have to believe in it & persevere but, goodness me, does it work. #PaulDix

[NAPLIC @NAPLIC]

The next DLD #SLCN specialist teacher event is on 29/1. An exploration of SLCN and SEMH. Including narrative, restorative conversations and emotional vocabulary Free and online. https://t.co/umKNBGhWlH

[Birmingham Parent Carer Forum @BirminghamPCF]

Save the date!
Tuesday 20th February 2024
Morning Session 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Afternoon Session 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
St Andrews Stadium, Cattell Rd, Birmingham B9 4RL