RIP Benjamin Zephaniah.
Poet, playwright, actor, musician, activist, vegan, anarchist, Corbynite.
I didn’t share some of his beliefs, but admired his passion & the eloquent 🔥 he brought to fighting for things he cared about.
A gifted and authentic man.
A mate is on holiday in Wales and just text me this photo from the caravan next to hers…
If this is you, put the green pen down and open a beer. The books will wait.
I read 7 books in April - all REALLY good, but really different!
RT and Follow by 8pm Wednesday 3rd May and I’ll pick one person at random to win one of these. UK only.
Which would you pick?
It's important to note that the impending #TeacherStrike is NOT just about teacher pay!
It's also about:
1. Underfunded schools
2. Squeeze on the school day/hours
3. Teacher workload; one of the highest in the world!
= The means, ALL pupils get less quality teaching!
Really wanting to move from ability tables groups to mixed ability in my y2 class - how do I make this work when giving out different worksheets to children that will now be sat on the same tables? @MrTs_NQTs
ECTs embarking on your first year- remember that you have all the skills you need inside you to be successful. Trust your instincts and do what you feel is right for your pupils. Don't be afraid to ask for help and surround yourself with colleagues that energise you. #YouGotThis
@SophiePetkar@MrTs_NQTs Yes I completely agree it’s breaks my heart to think they won’t be included in the same way as others! I plan on using pictorial instructions for Monday and then translating parts when I know the language x
Please help! I have an EAL child starting in my class after half term. She’s never been in school before & speaks no English at all. Best tips & recommendations? I’m thinking of buddying her up and visual timetables etc, but anything else I should be doing? @MrTs_NQTs
@SophiePetkar@MrTs_NQTs We’re not entirely sure - we have been told she is from India so we are assuming Hindi but of course there’s lots of languages spoken there so we’re not 100% and haven’t been informed either way x
@MrsKirstBarrett@MrTs_NQTs I’m in year 2 so 6-7 years old. I plan on buddying her with two very friendly girls that are chatty and kind and will make an effort to include her. Hoping everything will fall into place but just want to be prepared!