@JennyHolderLiv How about some fairy lights with a dimmer remote? Can gradually reduce the brightness over bedtime so it's not just on or off. Ours were a two pack from Amazon.
@Missis_SCS We did royal mail drop over the first week or so. Hall set out exam style with labelled envelope for each student. Depts filled across the day. When one year group was done they'd start on the next. Military operation but worked well!
What are other literacy leaders doing with regards to remote intervention in secondary? I'm really worried about how we can address the 'gaps'. We don't have tutor time at the moment so timetabling is an issue too! @Team_English1
To celebrate the first female Vice President in the White House, we are giving away one bundle of @lauraclarewood’s EFFIE books along with a stationery enamel pin (which Effie would love!), to inspire the leaders of tomorrow. Like and retweet by 22/01 to enter. UK only.
Ofsted has been deluged with 5,000 emails praising schools since @GavinWilliamson told parents to contact the watchdog with complaints
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THREAD: I once taught the most wonderful young lady who had a constant smile and wicked laugh. One day, out of nowhere, she broke down. I took her for a chat and she admitted she was just very hungry. It turns out mum had lost her job in cuts and had to wait weeks for benefits.