Jo Rowe

I have been an Educational Psychologist for 25 years. Co-Author with Penny Sturt @practicematters of Using Supervision in Schools #usingsupervisioninschools

[Robert Peston @Peston]

There are two reasons why teachers’ unions are deeply unhappy at the government’s recommendation to the statutory review body that this year’s pay settlement should be 2.8%.

The first is that it will probably mean teachers’ pay lagging private sector pay for something like the 15th consecutive year. And will not make good the inflationary erosion of the last two years, even after this summer’s 5.5% award.

There is very little chance, on a settlement of that magnitude, that the chronic shortage of teachers and teaching assistance will be remedied. Union leaders are already muttering about probable industrial action. Sorry parents.

The second cause of teachers’ concern is that any settlement will have to be funded by making cuts to school budgets. There will be no additional money for salary increases.

So where does Bridget Philipson, the education secretary, think there is fat in schools that can be eliminated? Well last night she met union leaders as a courtesy, to forewarn them about her submission to the pay review body. She told them she did not want or expect them to find the money by eliminating core education provision. Instead she suggested they find the money by moving energy suppliers or finding a new bank.

It’s what you might call the Uswitch approach to increasing public sector productivity. And I cannot find a single union rep who thinks it’ll avoid the need for redundancies.

In a nutshell, this is not what teachers - who overwhelmingly voted for Labour - expected from this government.

[Maggie @WearmouthM]

Heart breaking. As a developmental paediatrician, my SEND referrals halved in the 6 months after the local Surestart centre opened- more than 20 years ago

[The Lincoln Project @ProjectLincoln]

Trump hated this ad so much he's demanding we pull it down:

[Gabrielle Giffords @GabbyGiffords]

My life was upended by gun violence and I’m a proud Navy spouse.

Donald Trump’s blatant disrespect for our veterans is appalling. He is unfit to be Commander in Chief.

[Parents Voices in Wales CIC @PCamhs]

At home and in school we need to understand that #neurodivergent #ALN children will be exerting overwhelm in the form of :

o opposition
o meltdown/shutdown
o anger/shouting
o avoidance (running away/hiding)

What is the environment like for them?
What are the demands being placed on them?
What’s led up to the behaviour?
Were they prepared for events or transitions?
Are you ignoring their signals that tell you what they need/or their triggers?

A tantrum is when the child desires something eg toy, ice cream, playtime. The behaviour will stop once the desire is achieved. Other behaviour is a red flag that the child’s needs are not being met.

Remain calm and quiet without judgment. Do not shout, reprimand and punish a child who is reacting in overwhelm.

We need to parents and schools to meet needs of children so they can regulate, play and learn. Do no harm.

Fuelling cortisol by making their environment even more hostile is detrimental to development, positive wellbeing and engagement.

Be informed. #inclusion #SEN #ALN #neurodiversity #traumainformed

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: Vice President Kamala Harris just demolished Donald Trump for failing to protect our supply chains and economy during the pandemic. Donald Trump was one of the weakest economic leaders of our time. Retweet so all Americans see this.

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: New reporting from CNN shows how Kamala Harris is surging among women voters and how this surge is likely to put Kamala Harris in the Oval Office. Retweet so all Americans see how Kamala Harris has inspired so much energy and enthusiasm.

[The Times and Sunday Times @thetimes]

Research released this week will spell out the lifestyle and environmental issues that can lead to the condition and the steps that can cut your risk of developing it

[WCRF International @wcrfint]

Big Soda sponsors the world's largest sporting events to "sports wash" away their health & environmental harms. Add your name to a petition urging @iocmedia to terminate these sponsorships & #KickBigSodaOutofSport @Olympics https://t.co/PwYAm2ICBl

[Trussell @TrussellUK]

❌ We NEVER want to see a sign like this ever again. ❌

The next government has the power to make that happen.

They can end the need for food banks.

[Back to the Future @BTTFmusical]

Michael J. Fox: “Your kids are gonna love it”

The kids: *40 years later at Glastonbury

[Dan White : Disability Campaigner / Author / ♿️ @Danwhite1972]

There are at least 171 billionaires in the UK, paying little or no tax.

But according to Sunak and Starmer it’s those claiming the lowest benefits in Europe that are holding the country back.

[Carol Vorderman @carolvorders]

Don't forget any of it 😡😡

Vote tactically to drive the Tory party to the desolation they deserve

I’ve spent today looking at evidence in the VIP PPE Lane
My fury only grows 😡
How dare they even try to excuse such corruption?

[National Education Union @NEUnion]

"We've ALWAYS funded schools at the right level!" says Gillian Keegan...

🤣🤣🤣

Yet ceilings keep falling, teachers keep leaving and class sizes keep ballooning.

📺 NEU President Emma Rose and DGS Niamh Sweeney give her a piece of their mind.

[Farrukh @implausibleblog]

Keir Starmer, "Don't forget what the Conservatives have done"

"Don't forget partygate.. Covid contracts.. The lies.. The kickbacks.. The division.. The scapegoating of minorities.. The failure to invest.. The trips to the bookies.. The decimation of your public services.. Telling people: we're all in it together.. The people who hurt your family finances swanning around in the House of Lords are giving tax cuts to the richest 1% that crashed our economy"

"Don't forget any of it" 👏

[Dr Rachel Clarke @doctor_oxford]

Imagine having terminal cancer, arriving at A&E with suspected sepsis & being forced to lie on the FLOOR because the hospital hasn’t got a single bed.

This happened to Madeleine Butcher this week. In Britain. In 2024.

Because the Tories have destroyed our NHS. Simply barbaric.

[Carol Vorderman @carolvorders]

Night 🤍