Creator of fund-raising campaign "Closing the Covid Gap - for pupils in need". Tweet novice, ex marketing director, passionate to reduce educational inequality.
@ChevronRoad@BBCr4today Too true sadly. But that's not a reason not to help the kids now. Tell that to those who cause the damage. Or wave your magic wand!
Anyone with young kids worried about going back to school (or worried about anything!) might like this story about a worried little tortoise. Created by friends in ACT International. https://t.co/lqXX2Z2Hoj
@Susannah_AT Congratulations Susannah. Enjoy!! Daughter Rozzy (Closing the Covid Gap campaign) had baby Rowan a few days before. After 44 hours labour family still recovering but v happy. No more campaigning for a while.
"H is for HARRY"- Tell any young teacher friends about the online screening of this important film @HisforHarryFilm
Watch the film & join a panel discussion with co-director #EdOwles 17th Sept 7.30pm £6 ticket goes to 3 charities @beanstalkreads @ActionTutoring @ThinkForwardUK
There is "strong evidence that explicit instruction, scaffolding, flexible grouping and cognitive and metacognitive strategies are key components of high-quality teaching and learning for pupils" - from our new Guide to Supporting School Planning 2020-21: https://t.co/odJtQC1du5
Researchers found a strong link between persistent poverty and educational performance. Children on FSM for more than 80% of their schooldays were 2 yrs behind their wealthier classmates - Blackpool (26.3 mths), Knowsley (24.7 mths) & Plymouth (24.5 mths) https://t.co/z2F5GMLOLc
Our latest report with @ActionTutoring has helpful data collection tips for any charity looking to conduct demonstrate their impact through an economic evaluation.
Check out the full report here: https://t.co/QhdTrKy73c
There is extensive evidence on the effectiveness of one-to-one and small-group tuition.
However, access to tutoring is often limited to the schools and parents that can most afford it. The NTP will help schools address this disparity.
Find out more: https://t.co/UglmwNGLk9
Well that's another own goal if it deters any secondary school pupils or teachers from going back in September! Perhaps encourage choice or local policies depending on school space etc?
📢 Today we’re launching the National Tutoring Programme website!
NTP Tuition Partners and Academic Mentors will make high-quality tutoring available to schools to support pupils whose learning has been most affected by school closures.
Find out more: https://t.co/UglmwNGLk9
@jennyeclair Read Camberwell Beauty soon after you published it. Hadn't realised you'd written so many until I watched one of your interviews on YouTube. Working through them!