A free 45-minute briefing event for school and trust leaders in Bradford and partner schools and trusts from the surrounding regions. Join the Teacher Development Network (TDN) here: https://t.co/soZu1idYVq #WeExceed
We're mad about pandas in Reception. We've found some great and fun facts out about these marvellous creatures. We've written about them, drawn and created them. #pandasarecool#protectthepanda
Congratulations to @BowlingParkPS. Four Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) interviews, four designations! It was fantastic to hear about the outstanding practice at the school #WeExceed
Thank you so much to all our families for returning your learning packs this week. We have been so impressed with the quality of work! 🤩
Here is this week's feedback video. Enjoy!
https://t.co/KHXl9hjWhQ
We are delighted that Stuart Herrington, former Headteacher at Bowling Park Primary, has joined our team to help us to develop our vision for growing coaching capacity #WeExceed https://t.co/WcQCwHOnK3
**PARENTS** If you are happy with your child’s school, please tell them! While you’re at it, tag in @Ofstednews and tell them too! Schools don’t need enemies with a leader like @GavinWilliamson. They need that support right now!
Ho Ho Ho! @ParkwoodSch welcomed a very special visitor today! Santa came to town! Not only did he bring a lot of Christmas cheer to all the children - he also left presents for each class!
My first letter of the year from @coopprinceville Reception (Oscar is an owl btw) - thank you Harley 😊 Just a warning to my Early Years team: I can’t promise to say no if I’m asked again - I’m secretly a bit soft! #ItsWhatWeDo
Working memory and writing
The Simple View of Writing highlights the key groups of skills that work together as children write:
• Text generation
• Transcription skills
• Executive functions
Find out more in 'Improving Literacy in Key Stage 1' (p.30): https://t.co/OOg4N8fLui
I’d rather see a teacher who was well rested than one who had a great PowerPoint.
I’d rather see a teacher who’d had enough down time than one who’d double mounted everything.
I’d rather see a teacher who was happy than one who resented coming in to work everyday.
An interesting substantive headship opportunity. I have been supporting the school in an interim basis during these unusual times.
Opportunity to visit school next Wednesday. https://t.co/n0dmJTiAwj
Looking for our next head teacher to join our team @WeAreBDAT Rare vacancy for an exceptional candidate to lead @WestminsterBD3 - an improving primary school in the heart of Bradford https://t.co/mbGMFJmedB
Too often I hear teachers being criticised by leaders.
The foremost responsibility for leaders (beyond safeguarding) should be to enable the learning, development and wellbeing of their staff.
We wouldn’t let teachers write off children would we?
Lead by example.