Laura Walker

Maths Examiner. Exam paper writer and reviewer.
Mum to a 10 year old non verbal child with #autism
#Maths
#GCSEMaths
#FunctionalSkills
#exammarking
#BMAT

[Laura Walker @LauraWMaths]

@MrsVRE They always seem to knock just as we sit down to eat dinner or when I plan a day together 2 weeks in advance. Someone always need help with their car, or to put their curtains up, or to carry a heavy box up the stairs, or to get their Christmas decorations out of the attic

[Laura Walker @LauraWMaths]

@MrsVRE Other than my Dad (who only comes over on Saturdays) none of my family talk to me anymore so I don't have to worry about that anymore. But it does really bother me how often the neighbours knock on my door wanting my husband's help with something. (1 of 2)

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[Laura Walker @LauraWMaths]

Wahoo

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Wordle 294 2/6

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[Laura Walker @LauraWMaths]

Really annoys me when I receive a message from @DPDgroup_news saying "sorry we missed you" and "your parcel wasn't available when we called". When they didn't even turn up in the first place! I only have 6 days to get exam papers marked and returned. 2nd time this has happened.

[Laura Walker @LauraWMaths]

Wahoo. Second guess.

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Wordle 269 2/6

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[Laura Walker @LauraWMaths]

@SarahFarrellKS2 *or receiving not of.
Also, on one of the rare occasions when one of us gives the other a present it is just because we have seen something the other would like. Not because we are giving a present because it is expected. We don't hide presents away until birthdays or Christmas

[Laura Walker @LauraWMaths]

@SarahFarrellKS2 We dont celebrate birthdays (or Christmas) anymore and we have both been so much happier since we stopped. We now just buy what we want for ourselves when we want it and can afford it. No more worry of giving of receiving an unwanted gift. No more stress or worry leading up to it

[Laura Walker @LauraWMaths]

Midnight Galaxy

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[Laura Walker @LauraWMaths]

Trying to mark GCSE maths exam papers with one hand because someone wanted a cuddle.

#GCSEMaths
#exammarking
#examiner
#yorkie
#yorkshireterrier
#puppy
#dogsoftwitter

[Laura Walker @LauraWMaths]

Apparently Alex has been struggling at school this year. He has only been at his school for just over a year and he is already on his 5th teacher.
Also I don't recognise any of those 3 teaching assistants.
Alex is at the back.

#Autism
#SEND
#specialschool
#specialeducation

[Laura Walker @LauraWMaths]

I set myself a target to mark 25 exam papers before stopping to watch @neighbours and have a cup of tea.
Stupid pen ran out half way through paper number 24.

#GCSEmaths
#exammarking
#examiner
#marking

[Laura Walker @LauraWMaths]

When you are born on the 5th November you get fireworks on your birthday.
Happy 10th Birthday Alex.
Can't believe I now have a 10 year old who has never said a word!
#birthdayboy
#5thofNovember
#nonverbal

[Laura Walker @LauraWMaths]

I find it funny when some random stranger online tries explaining autism to me even though they know my son has #autism. When my son was diagnosed they said he was the youngest & most severe case they had ever seen. So I have learned a thing or two about it over the last 7 years

[Laura Walker @LauraWMaths]

A photo of Alex that was included in the class end of year photo presentation.

#autism
#SpecialEducation
#specialschool
#SEND
#specialneeds
#disabledchild
#nonverbal

[Laura Walker @LauraWMaths]

Well it took a month but Mysty and Luna are finally best friends

[Laura Walker @LauraWMaths]

Over the years we have had dozens of professionals work with our son.
Every single one has waited until Rob leaves the room to ask if he hits me (or similar wording).
Today was no exception.
No one has ever ask Rob if I hit him and I pointed that out today.
They still didn't ask

[Laura Walker @LauraWMaths]

I almost poured Tia Maria into the dog's bowl.
It's been a long hot day!

[Laura Walker @LauraWMaths]

@crapfilmpodcast Loved that film when I was a kid.
13 year old me loved @IncredibleCulk and @elijahwood in the same film

[Laura Walker @LauraWMaths]

Luna is helping mummy mark maths exam papers.

#Luna
#yorkie
#yorkshireterrier
#yorkshire_terrier
#yorkshireterriers
#dogsoftwitter
#functionalskills
#maths
#exammarking