Helen Ansell

Primary Ed ~ SLT ~NPQSL~ Science ~ Outdoor Learning ~ Forest School #woodworkinthewoods

[Sue Cowley @Sue_Cowley]

I'm doing a #giveaway of my latest book to celebrate the Bank Holiday weekend! *Like and retweet to enter.* Winner announced Monday evening.

See below for some links to buy it! @BloomsburyEd #free #freebie

[Helen Ansell @HelenAnsell01]

It takes a village...with grateful thanks to the wonderful Great Gaddesden School community past and present. I have really enjoyed my time with you.

[Great Gaddesden CE (VA) Primary School @GGPrimary]

Delighted to share that Great Gaddesden is within the top 30 of small state primary schools for 2025!
https://t.co/YiZrWxeqH7

[Helen Ansell @HelenAnsell01]

@emmccatt @retired_tom

[Helen Ansell @HelenAnsell01]

@thehappydog_ 🥺

[Helen Ansell @HelenAnsell01]

@retired_tom Stunning!

[Great Gaddesden CE (VA) Primary School @GGPrimary]

Our collaborative weaving project was a good way to learn the names of plants in our local area.

[Great Gaddesden CE (VA) Primary School @GGPrimary]

Linked to their Science, Year 3&4 were making lip balm on the camp fire at Forest School - an investigation into different melting points. 1 of 2

[Great Gaddesden CE (VA) Primary School @GGPrimary]

Using secateurs and palm drills to turn elder wood, from our local area, into beads. Plus a spot of den building to shelter us from the rain.

[Helen Ansell @HelenAnsell01]

@retired_tom L’s first Christmas!

[Great Gaddesden CE (VA) Primary School @GGPrimary]

Elderberry and blackberry tie dye at Great Gaddesden School #ForestSchool

[Great Gaddesden CE (VA) Primary School @GGPrimary]

Chain reaction challenge at this week’s #forestschool #lotc

[Mark Dent @Mr_M_Dent]

Today I was tracked down by an ex-pupil and received this message. The moment I read this, I burst with pride and emotion. This is what we do it for, fellow teachers. 😭 😊🙏🏽

[Great Gaddesden CE (VA) Primary School @GGPrimary]

Whittling in the woods at #forestschool.
#woodworkinthewoods

[Helen Ansell @HelenAnsell01]

@provokedpedago1 Are you anywhere near here……https://t.co/ZzVbyBkqtV

[Helen Ansell @HelenAnsell01]

@charliersmith1 Rosa 💚

[Helen Ansell @HelenAnsell01]

@retired_tom 😍

[CLEAPSS Primary @CLEAPSS_Primary]

Practical Science in the Primary Classroom - training day at CLEAPSS (Chesham) 26th May. Full day training on planning and delivering effective practicals. £75 including refreshments and lunch. email [email protected] to book: https://t.co/JPBLNos9I1

[Helen Ansell @HelenAnsell01]

@MichaelRosenYes My headteacher at junior school was called Mr John Pratt. He was replaced by Mr Ray Plimsaul!

[Helen Ansell @HelenAnsell01]

@jamiesmart 🥹This is beautiful. I’m so sorry.

[Helen Ansell @HelenAnsell01]

@mrsnixon_eng My daughter was taken to Waterstones to choose a book, then for a hot chocolate at Costa. She loved it!