Simon Smith

Assistant Headteacher | English teacher | Love teaching creative writing & poetry | MCCT | Cyclist

[Simon Smith @EngwithMrSmith]

@BradleyKBusch Yes please 🙏

[Simon Smith @EngwithMrSmith]

@XpatEducator Would really appreciate a copy too! Merry Christmas 🎄

[Simon Smith @EngwithMrSmith]

@m_chiles @LHS_HighSchool Morning @m_chiles this looks really interesting. We’ve worked on something similar and have a timetabled lesson we call ‘Foundation Learning’. Are you open to a DM chat about it / a bit of idea sharing?

[Schools Week @SchoolsWeek]

📚 'Literacy stagnates. Appreciation for the power of language dwindles. There is a systemic failure to nurture the next generation of readers, writers - and teachers'

@LawrenceEFoley
https://t.co/Rfg0nL9p8f

[Simon Smith @EngwithMrSmith]

@Nikki__Sullivan Very thought provoking! We love the idea of a culture of error at our school and it was wonderful to hear it so conceptually articulated. Thank you! #ConnectEdLive

[Simon Smith @EngwithMrSmith]

Interesting, thoughtful, inspiring speakers at this afternoon’s #ConnectEdLive
@TTCTrust 👏🙏

[Simon Smith @EngwithMrSmith]

@RobbleWhizzBang Haha - think that might be a close one!

[Simon Smith @EngwithMrSmith]

@RobbleWhizzBang Have a good time, Rob!

[Simon Smith @EngwithMrSmith]

@mradamkohlbeck Hi Adam, this is unbelievably selfless - would love to read it too if I could DM you too?

[Julie Stern @JulieHStern]

The best professional learning amplifies the good that people are already doing; rather than pointing out where they are wrong.

[Simon Smith @EngwithMrSmith]

@TeacherBusy @Team_English1 Ours - 1 teacher for both quals. Mix of Lit and Lang over the 2 years. The best answers come from developing maturity so doesn’t make much sense (to me at least) to rigidly compartmentalise and definitely not enter early. In many ways they are complementary. Outcomes are strong.

[Marcus Stanforth @marcusstanforth]

If anyone is clearing out their stock cupboards and finds some extra copies of the play versions of Refugee Boy by @BZephaniah (adapted by @lemnsissay) or Noughts & Crosses by @malorieblackman (adapted by Dominic Cooke), please do tell me. I'd love to do an @eduswap! #TeamEnglish

[Educating Northants @EduNorthants]

⭐#EducatingNorthants 2023⭐

Delighted to confirm our final keynote speaker, Shaun Brown, @ShaunB20

@TheDifferenceEd exists to improve the life-outcomes of the most vulnerable children and @ShaunB20 always profoundly challenges his listeners.

We can’t wait to be inspired!

[Simon Smith @EngwithMrSmith]

@BenBainesSLE Hi Ben, this is really interesting. I’m a local HoD and lead on assessment in school. Would it be OK if I DM you with some questions about it please?

[Simon Smith @EngwithMrSmith]

@Strickomaster Swings and roundabouts, Sam. Sure, MA faces the issue of being pitched to the middle. Setting runs the risk of capping aspiration and perpetuating disadvantage. In both cases you need to guard against the risks, unless you have the silver bullet and are keeping it secret?

[Educating Northants @EduNorthants]

#NEDTalks is back!
Date: Friday 14th October 2022
Time: 7-9pm
Venue: The Ferrers School, Higham Ferrers
Theme: The Engine Room: Middle Leadership
Cost: FREE

5x 20min talks from Northants speakers experienced educationalists working in schools across phases.
Great networking!!

[Joe Wicks @thebodycoach]

Calling all UK school teachers 👩‍🏫 👨‍🏫 You can now have FREE access to the Body coach App. Apply here https://t.co/2QLeRSLgOp 😊❤️ Please RT to let other teachers find out about this 🙏🏼

[Bruce Robertson @BruceNextLevel]

Want to win a signed copy of Power Up Your Pedagogy? Just RETWEET THIS TWEET. Winner drawn 20.12.21.

🖌The book that keeps on giving…truly remarkable - Kate Jones

✏️Superb - Tom Sherrington

🖍One of the best practical guides a teacher or school leader can have - Carl Hendrick

[Simon Smith @EngwithMrSmith]

@SusanSEnglish @Team_English1 Fab poem and some great notes. A fun brain teaser for a Monday night too! 👍

[Simon Smith @EngwithMrSmith]

@SusanSEnglish @Team_English1 I’d also guess bayonet charge