Sian Oliver-Waters

Passionate educator. Assistant Director at Explore Learning Hillsborough (@exploretutors). Helping children to be #fearless learners. Tweets are my own.

[Sheffield City Council @SheffCouncil]

If @Channel4 were a city it would be #Sheffield. These folk all love our diverse, unique and creative city. RT if you back our bid to be the broadcaster's new national HQ #c4sheffield #wearesheff #sheffieldissuper https://t.co/boKdbsFOfD

[Sian Oliver-Waters @SianEducates]

A big good luck to all children out there taking their SATs exams this week. Exams can be a little overwhelming but remember you've got this!! Your fabulous teachers have worked so hard to prepare you and you've been learning hard all year- you'll be great! #befearless #goodluck

[Sian Oliver-Waters @SianEducates]

These guys do such amazing stuff! So great to support a local charity too. #sheffield #charity #supportlocal https://t.co/4MTaPav9Tk

[Walkley Library @walkleylibrary]

SupportDogs, a charity which supports children & adults affected by autism, epilepsy or disability, is holding a drop-in session @Walkley Library on 30/05.
Who wants to spread some puppy love?

[Sian Oliver-Waters @SianEducates]

There's a little shout out to the amazing @sparklesheff in this article too! We were very lucky at Explore Hlllsborough to be trained by them to support our members with #autism - their training was truly insightful and extremely helpful! #training #skills #sensupport #sheffield https://t.co/Hj3D6kvv6y

[Sian Oliver-Waters @SianEducates]

So proud of our lovely member Sam! His support dog has truly changed his life and we've been able to witness the impact of Willow on Sam's ongoing journey. She's a true #superhero and Sam is a very special young man! https://t.co/eDgJqYMVHr

[Sian Oliver-Waters @SianEducates]

So proud of our lovely member Sam! His support dog has truly changed his life and we've been able to witness the impact of Willow on Sam's ongoing journey. She's a true #superhero and Sam is a very special young man! https://t.co/eDgJqYMVHr

[Explore Learning @exploretutors]

Sam is 6 years old and has #autism. Sam’s mum, Emma, has tried many different methods to support him and shares her journey with us here: https://t.co/hWL4BmdmAq

[Sian Oliver-Waters @SianEducates]

Little snapshot of my favourite pages of our @exploretutors member handbook! #educhat #learningisaprocess #notaquickfix #attitudeplusskills #confidenceiskey #positivity

[Beth, Josie & Amy @BethJosieAmy]

@SianEducates and @SamEmilyAlex are at @Tesco Savile Street today. Can you solve our Maths problem? @exploretutors #sheffield #burngreave #problemsolving

[Sian Oliver-Waters @SianEducates]

Great example of effective coaching method: I do, we do, you do. We do this at Explore Learning with our children and when coaching each other! @exploretutors @Explore_Careers https://t.co/e3Ro2eJr76

[Penelope Slater @mrspennyslater]

1. Top Tip from HfL's KS2 reading Fluency Project:
How about trying a 15 minute whole class fluency activity every day for the next week to prepare children for the SATs.
Choose a challenging text. Select a short passage each day (100 words-ish).

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

I remember some of my teachers who really seemed to enjoy being with us. They genuinely liked their students. I also remember some teachers who just seemed to be “putting up” with us. They were just waiting on the bell to ring like us. Both types of teachers made an impact.

[Sian Oliver-Waters @SianEducates]

I've had lots of parents meetings this month where we've discussed supporting children achieve their potential beyond their SATs and other exams. It's fantastic to hear so many positive outlooks! Learning is a never-ending process and not a means to an end. #educhat #teaching

[Sian Oliver-Waters @SianEducates]

Very proud of our lovely member! What an inspiration that you can make a difference at any age in life! https://t.co/Gxe0pU9rL4

[Sparkle Sheffield @sparklesheff]

My Daughter doing her presentation for the Brownies this evening.. Imagine all those children will look at autism in a completely different way thanks to her.. And this is an idea she came up with all by herself! SO PROUD OF HER!

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

The platform we have on Twitter is not nearly as important as the platform we will have at work tomorrow. The school building is where it really counts.

[Sian Oliver-Waters @SianEducates]

Yesterday I spent time reading our National Young Writer's Award entries for the North Sheffield area and they were incredible! We have had entries from so many schools and such a variety of ages too! I'm sure @davidwalliams can't wait to pick a winning story! @exploretutors

[Sian Oliver-Waters @SianEducates]

This is true for EVERYONE not just students. If you can find common ground with your staff, find how they want to be developed and what their goals are, you are much more likely to see them (and support them to) excel! https://t.co/gSJJnMR1G3

[DR. TOM LOUD @loudlearning]

Teachers that take Students to Higher Ground, have first found Common Ground. You can't take Kids Higher until you've taken the time to meet them where they are! #edchat #education

[Sian Oliver-Waters @SianEducates]

Staff development is key to success in education. We're all learners after all! At @exploretutors we strive to consistently develop our staff. We're also looking to recruit new tutors in #Hillsborough - fancy a part time job inspiring and educating children? @Explore_Careers https://t.co/gfnIUveMH9

[DR. TOM LOUD @loudlearning]

There are only two ways to improve a school.
1. Hire better Teachers
2. Improve the ones you've got

#EdChat @ToddWhitaker

[Sian Oliver-Waters @SianEducates]

Huge increase! We support lots of children at our centre who are home-educated in Sheffield. Ultimately it's about finding what's best for the child! #educhat #homeschool
https://t.co/1k68FBgyuE

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

Home-schooling in the UK increases 40% over three years https://t.co/ySjeicCiWN

[Sian Oliver-Waters @SianEducates]

A big thank you and well done to everyone at @ParsonCEprimary for having me in the school running maths workshops this week. I worked with Y1 & 2 and Y4 & 5 and you were all fantastic!! We'll be in again next week to work with Y3 and Y6 too! @exploretutors

[Sian Oliver-Waters @SianEducates]

Make sure you take time each day for some #selflove. After all, if you want to inspire others you have inspire yourself first! #educhat https://t.co/tvMc8ZXVcD

[Twinkl Resources @twinklresources]

❤️ ^Cher

#Education

[Weston Kieschnick @Wes_Kieschnick]

Make sure this day at school is preparing kids for more than just tomorrow’s day at school. #WednesdayWisdom #BoldSchool #leadered #edchat #teachergoals #tlap #FutureReady #KidsDeserveIt

[Sian Oliver-Waters @SianEducates]

What does it mean to be a #fearless learner? To me, it's not giving up after the first attempt. Persevering through difficulty and seeking help when you need it! If we look at learning this way, we can overcome everything and anything! @exploretutors #educhat #fridaythoughts https://t.co/3bHrEHeUZ1

[DR. TOM LOUD @loudlearning]

Fear, he is a liar
He will take your breath
Stop you in your steps
Fear he is a liar
He will rob your rest
Steal your happiness
Cast your fear in the fire
'Cause fear he is a liar
- @zwilliamslive