Simon Smith

Principal, Learner, Teacher, mad about children's books, Views are my own. #PrimaryPicBookClub.Proud to be part of the @enquiretrust. Raring to go!

[Simon Smith @smithsmm]

Just updated this post to include all my picturebook recommendation links.

It has 3 lists for Year 3-6.

A picturebook biography list and list of picturebooks bout loss.

Hope it’s useful.

https://t.co/hlAlJ7Nz1K

[Simon Smith @smithsmm]

@SteveChalke Shame they didn’t see fit to do the same for influencers

[Simon Smith @smithsmm]

@dsprimed @ICT_MrP Be surprised if there is an answer.

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@ICT_MrP …How is this consistent with the Government’s commitment to inclusive education? 3/3

[Simon Smith @smithsmm]

@ICT_MrP …why does the current approach to funding pay rises appear to place a greater financial burden on these schools? What steps will the you take to ensure that schools supporting the most vulnerable children are not disproportionately disadvantaged by increases in staff costs?…2/3

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@Mad48285088 Heard lots of these stories, feels pretty broken at this point. How can anyone trust it?

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This isn’t just about delay it’s about trust in a system. Can we rely on the results where they have rushed and scrabbled to get papers marked. In a system where results are inextricably tied to Ofsted grading this is utterly unacceptable https://t.co/HOuBaqjCRo

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@LauraTrottMP @StuartLock You didn’t fund payrises either and equally for many years you didn’t award them so stop being so sanctimonious

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@Hughesy53 I don’t disagree

[Simon Smith @smithsmm]

What an utter fiasco.

[Tes magazine @tes]

Exclusive: This year’s key stage 2 Sats results will be delayed by at least a week, Tes understands, due to problems with marking and IT systems
https://t.co/waF6UprLgn

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@educationgovuk @bphillipsonMP Budgets are literally on a knife edge this will mean cuts to provision. Unfunded means this will mean cuts in lots of schools.

[Simon Smith @smithsmm]

Unfunded with budgets that are beyond stretched is a payrise at the expense of provision.

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

We’re increasing teachers' pay.

Our teachers go above and beyond every single day - and today's news reflects just how much we value their dedication.

We're pleased to announce an above inflation, multi-year pay deal that will see teachers receive a 6.5% pay rise over the next two years - part of a 17% increase since the general election, backed by £1.8bn in additional funding for schools 🌟

Find out more: https://t.co/VQrErNA26j

[Simon Smith @smithsmm]

@drdavidbull @jordyjax @AngelaRayner Did you do this when Tories changed PM if not then Jog on

[Simon Smith @smithsmm]

@ArchRose90 @jordyjax @DailyMirror Did you demand this when the Tories did this ? If the answer is no then stop being a hypocrite.

[Simon Smith @smithsmm]

@moveandlearnuk @Literacy_Trust Love that… and yes that’s still me now but slightly less flexible

[moveandlearnuk @moveandlearnuk]

We saw this on another platform & thought of you @smithsmm @Literacy_Trust.
American cartoonist Gluyas Williams created the illustration titled 'Portrait of a Small Boy Reading' in 1924.
💯 + years later, it's still reflective of boys of all ages, ourselves included.

[Simon Smith @smithsmm]

@Bedemeister @PeterEBurns @Mat_at_Brookes @checkemoutbooks @FarshoreBooks @jacquiS21 @MrBakerKS2 @mrsd_bookshelf @TeresaCremin @RuddickRichard @rcharlesworth @SchoolReading Loved it, just finished it today!

[Simon Smith @smithsmm]

Been on a 90’s dance vibe today!

Cracking albums…not necessarily perfect gardening music, but I have felt youthful and there may have been some enthusiastic shapes pulled! @Leftfield @ChemBros @underworldlive @bancodegaia #BuzzingTunes

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@PeterEBurns @FarshoreBooks @f33lthesun @PaulWat5 @checkemoutbooks More than enjoyed. It’s a wonderful sequel that grips from the first moment. The group of friends are fantastic and it was great to see some unexpected relationships develop. Tom is a a great lead, flawed and unknowing of his own strengths. I know some Children who will love it.

[Simon Smith @smithsmm]

Loved the first “Shadow Thieves” by @PeterEBurns.

“Island of Skulls” is a brilliant sequel. It takes us back into that amazing world. It is a high-stakes adventure packed with danger and mystery. From ruthless enemies to booby-trapped ruins, it’s unputdownable. Fabulous!