Emma Bennett

Deputy Principal & PE teacher. Passionate about education & schools becoming the heartbeat of the community. Love my job 🙌🏻

[John Roberts @JohnGRoberts]

Lots for schools to digest on Ofsted in past 36 hours so a not so quick thread of what we know. It all kicked off with the DfE announcing yesterday that overall single word judgements for schools are going with immediate effect. https://t.co/yRW3OZeahe

[Emma Bennett @EShelbourn]

This is absolutely beautiful viewing 🫶🏻 #SportChangesLives 🥰 🇫🇷 🇬🇧

[Scott Bryan @scottygb]

Here is the montage BBC Sport aired at the end of their Olympics coverage.

[Emma Bennett @EShelbourn]

@MusicEduLincs @DRET_TSH @DRETmusic @judehunton Congratulations Alex!

[Emma Bennett @EShelbourn]

@VetsNowUK Sorry to hear I’m unhappy? No need to apologise for my feelings, perhaps you could start by apologising for your poor service and lack of comms regarding my complaint. It’s ironic that your solution to an unresolved email complaint by your company is that I should… email

[Emma Bennett @EShelbourn]

@VetsNowUK Good morning, here is your feedback completed, as requested. Here’s a copy for your records.

[Emma Bennett @EShelbourn]

learning, wellbeing, enrichment, relationships, academic success etc. Schools will always help with uniform and provide options to families who need support discreetly. Should dentists not wear gloves? Should builders not wear hats? Time to work WITH schools. Enough shoe drama!

[Emma Bennett @EShelbourn]

I’m pleased they spend time sharing their policy, for clarity and fairness. Those told at short notice likely haven’t read the policy. Uniform serves fairness - a way to ensure nobody can raise their status above another, because what we really care about is a student’s (cont)

[Naomi Fisher @naomicfisher]

It appears that British schools are spending a lot of time controlling exactly which black shoes teenagers are allowed to wear, and their parents are frustrated about it. This is effectively control of their parents, since they are buying the shoes and many are told at short notice that the shoes they have bought are not acceptable.

I've now been sent several school shoe policies with multiple pictures of slightly different black shoes, some of which are acceptable and some of which are not. Parents tell me that they are threatened with isolation or the child being sent home if their shoes are wrong.

Can anyone explain to me how this helps children learn and how it supports struggling families to get their children into school?

[Emma Bennett @EShelbourn]

Thanks @clarksshoes Lincoln, we had fun buying our first shoes and wellies today. Everyone needs a pair of yellow wellies in their life!

Almost time to go back to work, but my gosh we’ve had such a special year! ❤️

[Emma Bennett @EShelbourn]

@bobsloan79 Another one!! Awwww!! So cute. Hope he doesn’t pee up the tree 🌲 😂

[Emma Bennett @EShelbourn]

I am really looking forward to the next few months of Christmas celebrations and getting stuck back into my job… but first, a quick holiday! We made it to Malaysia! ✈️ #SupportingDaddy #JuniorWorldCup #RisingStars

[Emma Bennett @EShelbourn]

@9Bradley9 😀 hope Ebony is still enjoying her football, sounds like she’s still doing brilliantly!

[Emma Bennett @EShelbourn]

@RowenaHackwood @TFCnetball @NetballEastMids @EnglandMMNA @LboroLightning Wow, what an achievement! Amazing photos too!

[Emma Bennett @EShelbourn]

@KimPDuff @KingsHeathPri @DRETnews Good luck, Kim! What an innings at a wonderful school and trust. Where next?!

[Emma Bennett @EShelbourn]

8 months on the inside Vs 8 months on the outside! Not sure where time goes?! #Maternity

[Emma Bennett @EShelbourn]

Delighted to have completed and passed my NPQH with @DRET_TSH @Ambition_Inst 🥳🥳🥳🤩🤩🤩

[Emma Bennett @EShelbourn]

Grateful to @KhpaPrincipal and Sarah for giving up their time and expertise to lead me through my @Ambition_Inst #NPQH - such a fantastic flexible working approach perfect to support busy leaders and new mamas! I feel equipped and prepared, so thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏

[Louis Donald - EduShield Ltd @LDonald_DSL]

Pleased to share an audiobook version of Part 1. ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ (2023).

Reading a 44-page document isn’t easy; It takes over 2hrs to record; how long does it take staff to read it properly?

Download via the QR code…

#KCSIE23 #DSL #AccessibleCPD

[Emma Bennett @EShelbourn]

How on earth is this little man 6 months old already?! 😍

[Emma Bennett @EShelbourn]

But, it IS Brazil @BBCSport ?

[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

It's just like watching Brazil 🇧🇷

Stop what you are doing and watch this.

#BBCWorldCup #FIFAWWC #BRA

[Emma Bennett @EShelbourn]

@RowenaHackwood Congratulations to the whole team, what a journey you’re on! 👏

[Emma Bennett @EShelbourn]

@9Bradley9 @DRETsport @SkegGrammar @SGS_PE @SchoolsFootball What a star ⭐️ congratulations Ebony, we’re cheering you on all the way!!