Mrs Chaplin💙

Assistant Headteacher, English teacher. All ideas expressed my own. (Although I do have a tendency to retweet the views of others!)

[Mrs Chaplin💙 @MrsChaplin1]

@UnofficialOA @FionaLeadbeater We use ClassCharts to notify of the detentions. Staff asked to attend for 1st 5 mins (detentions are 1 hour) for a restorative convention and to set appropriate work.

[Mrs Chaplin💙 @MrsChaplin1]

@UnofficialOA @FionaLeadbeater Just in the process of revising Feedback and Marking procedure.
We do have centralised detentions where staff are expected to attend for a restorative conversation. Detentions are run by SLT and HODs.

[Mrs Chaplin💙 @MrsChaplin1]

Happy Saturday Evening Movie x

[Mary Myatt @MaryMyatt]

Strong KS3 does not begin in Year 10.

It begins in Year 7, when pupils are given serious texts, serious ideas and serious intellectual attention.

KS3 isn’t the bridge, it’s the foundation.
https://t.co/z6yh7j2h0h

[SLT Newbie @NewbieSlt]

Hi all,
Recent Learning Walks have shown us that some of you are lacking enthusiasm for your subjects, so, in Monday’s Twilight CPD, we will be teaching you how to appear more enthusiastic. Our guest speaker is a Kriss Akabusi impersonator, the real one was unavailable.
Thanks x

[Mrs Chaplin💙 @MrsChaplin1]

@MsGHist Could we work together?

[Mrs Chaplin💙 @MrsChaplin1]

Have a lovely day, especially if you're back to school, tomorrow. X

[Mrs Chaplin💙 @MrsChaplin1]

@Headteacherchat 18 years!

[Mrs Chaplin💙 @MrsChaplin1]

@helenrey Wow, amazing!

[SLT Newbie @NewbieSlt]

Hi all,
Next week we're introducing "Mindfulness Monday". At 4pm you'll all be required to sit in the staffroom in complete silence reflecting on how lucky you are to work here. Anyone caught looking at their phone or sighing will be forced to attend a meeting with HR.
Thanks x

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Great advice! 🙌
🌐 https://t.co/3qw2SY2yXy

[Alex Quigley @AlexJQuigley]

🚨 NEW POST 🚨

‘What teachers think about disciplinary literacy’

“As reading & writing success is synonymous with academic success, disciplinary literacy isn't a nice-to-have extra for teachers. Instead, it is fundamental to success for every student.”

https://t.co/E1qhGrz1gG

[Tes magazine @tes]

When will Labour’s schools White Paper plans be put in place? Tes provides a timeline for the planned reforms announced this week
https://t.co/QzEEbOHerO

[HeadteacherChat @Headteacherchat]

Absolutely

[HeadteacherChat @Headteacherchat]

Ofsted evidence is telling a clear story.
Culture, belonging and consistency aren’t “soft” issues — they show up everywhere inspectors look.

We’ve pulled together the key themes leaders can control, plus the risks to watch.
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[HeadteacherChat @Headteacherchat]

Sickness reporting / cover clarity

Post:
Cover collapses fastest when sickness reporting is vague.
Here’s a simple, protective process that reduces stress, improves fairness, and keeps the day standing up.

Read:
#SchoolLeadership https://t.co/kdJ635Md9Q #SLT

[Mrs Chaplin💙 @MrsChaplin1]

Getting school ready!

[Mrs Chaplin💙 @MrsChaplin1]

Happy Saturday. Getting schook ready!

[Katharine Birbalsingh @Miss_Snuffy]

Lovely. 🥰

People think silence is oppressive.

It is not.

Teaching children how to be silent and respectful is to give them a superpower.