Samuel M

Deputy Principal and Science teacher in large West Midlands secondary school.

[Adam Boxer @adamboxer1]

The EEF's new guidance on inclusive teaching is a very interesting piece of work. There is much to like, some bits to criticise, and one absolutely HUGE statement that should be getting a lot of attention.

Here are my thoughts:

- There is a lot there. Most won't read it.

- There is a heavy emphasis on explicit instruction, and the creation of simple routines and "calm classroom environments." This is what "trad" teachers have been banging on about for years, so is most welcome.

- There is very little that I can see about specific conditions/neurodevelopmental issues. If you want to know about how to support specific needs, the information isn't directly in this guide.

- This makes sense, because "While targeted interventions can help, they are most effective when they supplement – rather than replace – effective everyday teaching."

- This line is buried in one of the "myths" but is absolutely MEGA: "Strong universal provision reduces the number of pupils who require additional support..." I mean, let that sink in. I've said stuff like this before and been pilloried for it. It's a huge claim, and from what I've seen actually the most significant thing in the whole report.

- This is an important line: "Teachers should not be making assumptions about pupils’ learning rates based on their socio-economic background or SEND status." I have this conversation with people quite a lot. They say things to me like "how do your students with SEND respond to Name at End questioning?" or "how do your pupil premium students respond to your expectation that every student answers a question every lesson?" I always say the same thing, which is that the label tells me nothing, and that we need to reframe the relationship between label and issue. There is nothing causative there, it is all correlational.

- There aren't many concrete examples of good "inclusive practice" in the report itself. There is a link to other supporting resources, but you need a login for that. You can only log in with a school email account (odd choice for a research organisation), but I couldn't get it to work so 🤷

- Without concrete examples, it is almost guaranteed that people will do weird things, and cite the EEF in support.

https://t.co/jQCybyaVS5

[Donal Hale @HaleDonal]

This means that for English Language and Literature, a student's specific exam script has only a 52% chance of receiving the exact same mark and grade when marked by a second equally qualified examiner.

https://t.co/IhnsxHe7ly

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[Coundon Court @Coundon_Court]

We have a vacancy for an Operations Manager. If this position interests you please download a Recruitment Pack from:
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[Chris Heal @CHealteach]

We’re recruiting a Student Services and Inclusion Lead! Want to work in a school with clear systems, highly visible SLT and a fantastic team ethos? We’d like to hear from you! https://t.co/6Ecyjgdi3f

[Pete Nealon @NealonPete]

This is a pivotal role for us. We are recently ‘strong’ for inclusion and taking the next steps want someone who can lead a team and liaise across the school to create supportive interventions to remove the barriers to students being in their lessons learning. #Coundoncourt

[Pete Nealon @NealonPete]

Clear systems, disruption free teaching, excellent sixth form. Attendance above national, improving outcomes. Shift from RI to 4 strong/3 expected in 3 years. #coundoncourt

[Pete Nealon @NealonPete]

Ofsted praise Coventry school that supports pupils 'from day one' | Coventry Live https://t.co/T5LXktfKvS

[Coundon Court @Coundon_Court]

Coundon Pride!

What is it like to be a student at this school?

“Pupils benefit from a culture of belonging. They are confident, articulate and responsible young people who are well prepared for their future education and for taking an active role in society”. #thecoundonway

[Coundon Court @Coundon_Court]

Year 11 Students! This is the English Language Paper 2 booster video that you should watch in preparation for your exam on Friday 5th June?

​https://t.co/KJulesGoCL

[Pete Nealon @NealonPete]

Coundon Court - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted https://t.co/fgMnDN82rk

[Chris Heal @CHealteach]

Proud of our staff, our students and our community. There’s always more to do but for now, we’ll take a moment to reflect how far we’ve come. #thecoundonway Coundon Court - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted https://t.co/SdUy8IcVcB

[Coundon Court @Coundon_Court]

We have a vacancy for a Student Services and Inclusion Lead. If this position interests you please download a Recruitment Pack from
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[Coundon Court @Coundon_Court]

A summary of top tips for the English Literature Paper 1 exam that students will be sitting on Monday may be found here:

https://t.co/WrYFbE9Njz

[Coundon Court @Coundon_Court]

We have vacancies for a Head of Computer Science and also a Cover Teacher.
If either of these positions interest you please download a Recruitment Pack from
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[Coundon Court @Coundon_Court]

Week 1 🐣 Easter School 🐣 starts tomorrow!

Mon:

✅ Year 11&13 Drama 🎭
✅ Year 11 Music 🎵 🎶

Tue Team11:

✅ French 🇫🇷 & Spanish 🇪🇸
✅ RE ⛪️
✅ English 📚

➕ Year 13 PE ⚽️🏀🏈

LET’S GO!!! 👍👍👍

#makenoexcusesnow

#rightnowiswhereyoushine

#hardwork

#coundonway

[Coundon Court @Coundon_Court]

The Yr 9 Academic Review Evening, postponed last week due to concerns regarding the forecast for poor weather, is rescheduled for Thur Feb 5th.
Appointments that were made for the original date have been carried over. A reminder of them will be sent out nearer the date.
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[Barr's Hill School @BH_Coventry]

🧑‍🏫 | Thinking about a career in teaching?
Join us at our Get into Teaching Experience Day on 15 January 2026 (9am–12pm). Tour the school, meet teachers and trainees, and get support with your application.

Book your place 👉 https://t.co/zwWxW012f8

#GetIntoTeaching

[Chris Heal @CHealteach]

Real teamwork in action. #hardwork #thecoundonway Seeing staff arriving and instantly picking up shovels or wheelbarrows full of grit. Asking how they can help. Collapsing classes, covering colleagues, all with a smile and a can do attitude. What a day.

[Coundon Court @Coundon_Court]

Post-16 Open Evening Thursday 4th December 5pm-7pm!

[Coundon Court @Coundon_Court]

We have vacancies for a Second in Department - English and a KS3 Co-ordinator for English.
If either of these positions interest you, please visit
https://t.co/jM5pghYFqN
to download a Recruitment Pack.