Laura Mathews

DHT at Kennet School, Thatcham. Former Education Manager at Jamie's Farm and AHT at the West London Free School. TeachFirst Ambassador.

[Laura Mathews @MissLMathews]

@KennetSchool And Year 11 Latin students!

[Litdrive UK @LitdriveUK]

Have you got your ticket yet?! 🐝https://t.co/i2utEg6Lyu

[Laura Mathews @MissLMathews]

Attendance and teacher recruitment- alongside all the other fab suggestions @fmnorel

[Florence Marie @fmnorel]

Educators of Berkshire: research time!

What do you think are the significant issues impacting education in Berkshire at the moment?

@AVisserFuray @salbergj @BWXLeadership @MissLMathews @christteach @clareehawkins @KarenWespieser @glowormglor @HughesHaili @Jefner

[Highdown School @HighdownSchool]

We are currently in Careers Week 2 (of 5) here at Highdown and this week it is our annual Careers Fair!
Year 9-13 families are warmly invited to join us tomorrow from 6-8pm.
We have also run a programme of careers events during school this week.

[Kennet School @KennetSchool]

Just one week left until this event on balancing a career in education with family life! Don’t miss the opportunity to gain insights, connect and explore strategies for managing both worlds effectively.

🎟️ Secure your spot: https://t.co/SM5dhFmpc8

[Laura Mathews @MissLMathews]

‘It’s amazing what you can accomplish when you do not care who gets the credit’ Great quotation at the @ssat Leadership Conference - sparking conversation about human leadership on our table this morning. @TrinityAcademyH

[Laura Mathews @MissLMathews]

If you’d like to hear more about how Highdown is the school of choice for Year 7- sign up as below!

[Highdown School @HighdownSchool]

Prospective Parents
Come and meet newly appointed Headteacher, Laura Mathews, at Highdown School on Monday 21 October @ 6pm.
Book via the school website - https://t.co/kzCeMvVrv4

[Laura Mathews @MissLMathews]

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[Laura Mathews @MissLMathews]

Interested in Highdown School for Year 7 but worried about there being a new headteacher? Come and meet me! Book by clicking the link in the comments. @HighdownSchool @GLFSchools

[Laura Mathews @MissLMathews]

Thrilled to announce that I will be returning to @HighdownSchool from January 2025 as Headteacher. Looking forward to working with the fantastic school community as we begin our journey with @GLFSchools

[researchED Berks @rEDBerks]

We are going to be closing our speaker submissions very soon for #rEDBerks25

We have a lot of exciting names to announce...

Will yours be one of them?

@fmnorel @clareehawkins @MissJoRow @KarenWespieser @BWXLeadership @salbergj

[researchED Berks @rEDBerks]

So many plans...

[Laura Mathews @MissLMathews]

Astounded by the creativity and talent that our pupils displayed for European Day of Languages! A feast for the eyes and the tastebuds! @KennetSchool

[Kennet School @KennetSchool]

Years 7-9 explored multiple cultures through a competition for #EuropeanDayofLanguages. Entries could be edible, creative or informative. We were so impressed by the sheer volume of entries and high standards that we had to add extra categories! #KennetLanguages

[Kennet School @KennetSchool]

Years 7-9 explored multiple cultures through a competition for #EuropeanDayofLanguages. Entries could be edible, creative or informative. We were so impressed by the sheer volume of entries and high standards that we had to add extra categories! #KennetLanguages

[Mike Downes (NPQLTD) @MrDownesteach]

NEW! One-pager from the awesome session by @MrsBallAP & @lamb_heart_tea at @researchED1 on 'The Scaffolding Effect'. The session was packed with valuable insights and practical strategies from @EducEndowFoundn @MaryMyatt @MargaretMulhol2 @Inner_Drive RP for a free HQ copy.

[Kennet School @KennetSchool]

Shoutout to those Year 7 pupils who have covered their Kennet Companion with sticky back plastic. The book is brimming with useful reference information, including knowledge organisers per subject, learning habits, and details about the Rising Stars Participation Programme.

[Laura Mathews @MissLMathews]

Thought provoking day- as ever- @researchED1 Full notebook, brain full of reflections and some gorgeous sound bites: including: ‘freedom of discussion: unity in action’ from @StuartLock; ‘teach children just above their pay grade’ from @ModernCassie

[Laura Mathews @MissLMathews]

First @researchED1 thought trigger from @profbeckyallen: “almost no teachers believe they are below average at teaching”. Cue more reading on self evaluation in professional review processes. @rEDBerks

[Laura Mathews @MissLMathews]

@PepsMccrea @DanielPink

[Laura Mathews @MissLMathews]

Great to be back at Kennet today - and what a privilege to reflect on our pedagogical journey over the past 3 years and to look towards our new goal. Moving from "passive compliance" to "authentic engagement". Lots of wisdom taken from these 2 fantastic reads: