Neil Maidment

KS2 teacher, NPQSL(almost done!), English lead, classroom and leadership-still deciding which one I prefer!

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@DeputyGrocott The best sorcery I’ve had was asking it to write a cover letter for a teaching role- bloody brilliant!

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@mrjones_EDU I even played around with applications for senior leadership positions with my colleague today: bloody remarkable! I would share it but I might need to use it! 😂😂

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@Mr_P_Teaching I did the same too, remarkable! I played around with EAL commands to reduce complexity of vocabulary, again this worked wonders! What a great find; although, once the trial period ends, I’m sure there’ll be a cost added to it. #edtech #CollabUAE

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@MissSDoherty I completely understand where you’re coming from. In addition, telling staff they weren’t being paid, seeing the look on their faces, knowing you uncovered nearly 2 million euros in debt was arguably one of the worst positions I’d ever been or hope to be in ever again.

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When a parent decides to surprise their daughter with homemade birthday cakes for the class!

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Loving watching the Grade 5 children taking action today!
#behappybeGis #proudlytaaleem

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@HarrietLinberg @TeamEnglishNC @EnglishWales Moved here by myself nearly four years ago. Now, Married with a little boy, almost completed my NPQSL and love working for an amazing school and company that promote growth. #leapoffaith #noregrets

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@Mrs_S_Milner @GRadojkovich @GreenfieldIntS @LeighGirven Congratulations- I hope you cherish the moment.

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@redgierob did you receive my DM?

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@rustysmart @DBSJP_DL @GRadojkovich Thanks Russell, it is fully appreciated; I’m sure a ‘quid pro quo’ will be claimed at some point. @GRadojkovich there will be a box of baby wipes and nappies heading your way as a form of retainer. 😉😂

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Looking for help…does anyone have access to ‘Iris’ video technology out here in the UAE? @rustysmart you are the tech master: any contacts or directions to signpost me towards? @GRadojkovich do any of our Taaleem schools have this technology? Thank you everyone.

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@DBSJP_DL @rustysmart @GRadojkovich Do you think we could possibly borrow this device to have a ‘test’ run before we look at a potential purchase? I appreciate I’m asking a lot and happy to reciprocate in any other way. 🤞🤞#partnerships

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@PieCorbett @jpembroke @MuchAdoALJ No, it’s showing how unbelievably high the standards of reading are at the end of KS 2.

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@rustysmart @LeighGirven @GRadojkovich @vaughancpope Perfect! Thanks Russell, I’ve really appreciated your input on this. Have a great evening.

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@rustysmart @GRadojkovich It looks pretty similar. I know with the Iris system staff wear a ‘dongle’ around their neck which allows the camera to follow, zoom in, and pick up conversations with children etc; does yours do that? Thank you.

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@GRadojkovich Yes, I definitely agree with the connection, such power and meaning across the poem. My favourite line is the opening one- I can link this to leadership, parenting, and most importantly, sport! 😂

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100% agree with this. Feeling valued, will always bring out the best in your staff as well as them happy to go above and beyond. #happyteacherhappyschool

[Rachael Parums @MissB_EduTeach]

This, this & this some more.

No matter what leadership position you’re in, taking the time to say thank you, can make someone’s day.

We spend 50% of each day at work - contribute to your colleagues’ happiness & #breakthescript 🙏🏽✨

#Edutwitter

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When mummy goes to the stables and leaves daddy to make breakfast! 😂