Optimus SEND

Policy updates, CPD and everyday support for the SENCO, DSL and pastoral leads. Optimus Education's Jack tweeting: [email protected]

[Optimus SEND @OptimusSEND]

GONE FISHING: After two fantastic years at @OptimusEd, Jack is moving on to pastures new. This account will be a little quiet for the time being, but more is to come. Thank you to everyone who has read or written for us, and keep championing the difference you can make.

[Optimus SEND @OptimusSEND]

In the meantime, why not check out some of posts you may have missed on the Optimus blog? Managing change as a SENCO, emotional regulation, ePrivacy and much more: https://t.co/R2ZBbNhNj0

[Optimus SEND @OptimusSEND]

GONE FISHING: After two fantastic years at @OptimusEd, Jack is moving on to pastures new. This account will be a little quiet for the time being, but more is to come. Thank you to everyone who has read or written for us, and keep championing the difference you can make.

[Gareth D Morewood @gdmorewood]

**NEW**NEW**NEW**

Emotional regulation in the context of whole school inclusion.

Helping pupils understand the importance of emotions & how to regulate them can reduce stress, anxiety & dysregulation.

#SENCology ⁦@OptimusEd⁩ ⁦@OptimusSEND⁩ https://t.co/qCwbAHqGxZ

[Optimus SEND @OptimusSEND]

Join us!

[Optimus Education @OptimusEd]

We're looking for our next content team member! Great opportunity to be part of the Optimus team, progress in digital publishing and support schools. Please share! https://t.co/BlDcETfSok #hiring #recruitment #talent

[Jamie Maw @JamieMaw1]

Looking to speak with #schools about managing challenging behavior. Can anyone spare 5 mins for a quick chat? #behavior #research #conference

[Optimus SEND @OptimusSEND]

'Why don’t we actually listen to parent voice in its genuine raw state?' Sobering appeal for more than the 'tokenistic' from LAs, thank you @StarlightMcKenz

[StarlightMcKenzie @StarlightMcKenz]

My take on the Ed Select Committee if interested? https://t.co/rdO3BcPvib @OptimusSEND @milton_damian

[Gareth D Morewood @gdmorewood]

**NEW** in #SENCology

SEND at half term: time to take stock.

Rest, relaxation and free resources: a SENCO’s half term itinerary; highlights of some useful material for next term.

⁦@OptimusEd⁩ ⁦@OptimusSEND⁩ https://t.co/PssFHgRx2T

[Whole School SEND @WholeSchoolSEND]

Minister Zahawi states that every school has to be a SEND school - must focus on upskilling workforce. Legislation must be turned into outcomes. #APPGSLD #SEND

[Optimus SEND @OptimusSEND]

@jo3grace Hi Jo, we have published book reviews on the blog in the past, but not regularly. Depends on style, subject matter etc. Will email you with more info

[Dr Anita Devi | FRSA CC ALB dr. h.c. #GGA✨ @Butterflycolour]

Making the most of the #SEND Local Offer - 5 tips via @OptimusSEND
https://t.co/zP9gQle5Jr #TeamADL @SEND_Leaders

@LONorthants @DevonSEND @DerbyCC @ReadingCouncil cited as examples along with Young People from EPIC Project by @CDC_tweets

[Optimus SEND @OptimusSEND]

'No matter how experienced we think we are, fresh perspectives will help us grow.' @gdmorewood on listening to new voices on all things cog. science, inclusion, autism and data at the inaugural #newvoices18 https://t.co/37MlTg4s8E

[Gareth D Morewood @gdmorewood]

Look out for my @NewVoices3 blog being published later today - featuring @rlrossi64 @Mellow_Pascoe @mrnnkhan & with great thanks to @HeyMissSmith @RLuzmore & others @OptimusEd @OptimusSEND

@AspieDeLaZouch @ModernCassie @GeorgeFielding1 @StarlightMcKenz @Bernie_SENCO @Ezzy_moon

[Shaw Trust @ShawTrust]

Never underestimate the power of positive role models. See who made the 2018 Shaw Trust #disabilitypower100 list
You can download the full list here: https://t.co/QaHQZ31LJd

[Gareth D Morewood @gdmorewood]

New experiences at #BrewEd

When pints met pedagogy: I summarise my experience of speaking at a new breed of event.

⁦@BrewEd2017⁩ #brewed ⁦@OptimusEd⁩ ⁦@OptimusSEND⁩ https://t.co/z48ZDsmzWK

[Optimus SEND @OptimusSEND]

'The Local Offer will only be effective if we all play our part in keeping it accessible, responsive and up to date.' @Butterflycolour outlines five ways schools can make the most of this resource https://t.co/CtkCMeH4ku

[Dr Anita Devi | FRSA CC ALB dr. h.c. #GGA✨ @Butterflycolour]

Everyone agrees we should develop a more substantial #SEND training package for trainee teachers & #NQTs. Working with @NASBTT - had the chance to do just that! Here @OptimusSEND
https://t.co/8a7yYHDwtk @EHollisNASBTT & I share our thoughts on #ITT Toolkit, used by @UCET_UK too.

[Gareth D Morewood @gdmorewood]

**NEW**NEW**NEW**

Meaningful open evenings: a parent’s perspective.

An opportunity to present school life at its most authentic and encourage early co-production is not to be wasted.

Here is one parent’s summary of our recent open evening.

#SENCology https://t.co/hvQXTpZ7UY

[Optimus Education @OptimusEd]

Our Practical Strategies for Safeguarding in Education has now launched. 26 Feb 2019! #oePCU https://t.co/GkzrNLIjsO

[Amjad Ali @TryThisTeaching]

Tmrw go and hug your SENCO and Safe Guarding lead(s)! They have amazingly intense, challenging and no doubt rewarding roles.

[Optimus SEND @OptimusSEND]

How can initial teacher training equip a new generation of teachers with the skills and knowledge to teach well for #SEND? I spoke to @EHollisNASBTT and @Butterflycolour about the NASBTT ITT SEND toolkit https://t.co/YDmJPK4yNY #oeblog

[Optimus SEND @OptimusSEND]

'The aspirational agenda is clear – all schools to become inclusive.' We're excited to focus on how schools can develop a culture of #inclusion and #wellbeing at our first Middle East event #oeInternational

[Optimus Education @OptimusEd]

It's here,our first event in Dubai! https://t.co/nv0PRnZpNq #oeInternational #oeWellbeing