Steph Bennett

Educational Psychologist working in the Highlands. Views are my own. She/her

[Steph Bennett @StephBennett0]

Just Ask, the enquiry line for families, young people and professionals in Highland now has a new phone number, 0300 303 1365. It is running on Tuesday and Thursdays 1-4pm. Various Allied Health Professionals and Education Professionals are available for advice.

[Steph Bennett @StephBennett0]

@carla_tromans Wishing you all the best, I'm sure you will make a great EP.
If you do apply, find out what financial hardship support student services offer at the university if things get very difficult.

[Steph Bennett @StephBennett0]

@carla_tromans I was in a similar position applying for the Dundee 2012-2014 cohort. They confirmed the course would be not be funded after we applied but before the interview invitations. It was hard going and took years to pay off. For me it was worth it, but it's a personal decision.

[Steph Bennett @StephBennett0]

@UoD_ESW Congratulations @bethhannah64! Definitely deserved.

[James McTaggart @JamesEdPsych]

Fab posters from @EChildhoodMaths to help develop spatial reasoning for young children through #play

Spatial reasoning underpins not just maths but much abstract thought (e.g., just think that *through*) via conceptual metaphors - also #resilience

https://t.co/FDB9qDcTgl

[Steph Bennett @StephBennett0]

Late to the party but this is an issue that is close to home. Nice one @BlokeOnWheels 👍
#DisabledNotDisposable

@AndWarcraft

[Joe Hardy 🇺🇦 🇪🇺♿️🐟 #RightToLove 💙 @BlokeOnWheels]

I am a passionate campaigner for disability rights. I am #DisabledNotDisposable

[Steph Bennett @StephBennett0]

@Miss_McF @MrsPhilipsMaths did some great interdisciplinary work supporting teachers from other departments to teach applications of maths as part of their subjects (Num for all) so maths lesson time could focus on other concepts.

[Steph Bennett @StephBennett0]

@ciarale01 Well said 👏

[Steph Bennett @StephBennett0]

@miriam_chaudhry @james_birchwood This is great advice, I got feedback after my unsuccessful applications. It was really useful and definitely helped me get a place on the course later.

[Bernadette @Bernade27300176]

Useful for all the maths teachers out there too, to bring the concepts of wellbeing and care into wider curricular areas. @thompo71

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

Don’t call it diversity if it does not include disabled people.
Don’t call it equity if it does not include disabled people.
Don’t call it inclusion if it does not include disabled people.

[Qualifications Scotland @sqanews]

Many learners will shortly be sitting National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams for the first time.

‘Your Exams 2022’ provides info on how to prepare, as well as what to expect on the day.

Download a copy from our website 👉 https://t.co/KloG8XnDU3

[Steph Bennett @StephBennett0]

@EwaJozefkowicz @KayeUmansky Pongwiffy! I loved that book as a kid. Found my well-thumbed and much loved copy recently during a house move ❤

[Steph Bennett @StephBennett0]

This should go without saying but just in case, don't touch random people or their mobility aids without permission, even if well-intentioned. This described incident is not well-intentioned though, it is shockingly selfish and dehumanising.

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

Me, a wheelchair user: “What are you doing?”
Man on bus: “I’m hanging my groceries on the back of your wheelchair. I don’t want to put the bag on the floor.”
Me: “Please take if off now.”

Hanging anything on someone’s wheelchair without consent is unacceptable.

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

Me, a wheelchair user: “What are you doing?”
Man on bus: “I’m hanging my groceries on the back of your wheelchair. I don’t want to put the bag on the floor.”
Me: “Please take if off now.”

Hanging anything on someone’s wheelchair without consent is unacceptable.

[Steph Bennett @StephBennett0]

@GHMansfield 😲 that is unbelievable! How disrespectful and rude! I bet he does not even realise it either.

[Steph Bennett @StephBennett0]

This is a really important issue. Whole thread is good and this reply stands out to me as I agree with it so strongly. There needs to be appropriate and accessible sex education for disabled people and those with additional support needs, including info on consent and autonomy.

[Louis Lescouhier @LouisLescouhier]

@HolSmale Absolutely right. In addition, there is an urgent need for more attention to be paid to sex education for people with special needs. I myself work in the sector (institutionalized care for people with an ID) and I see enough how the subject is taboo. (1)

[Louis Lescouhier @LouisLescouhier]

@HolSmale Absolutely right. In addition, there is an urgent need for more attention to be paid to sex education for people with special needs. I myself work in the sector (institutionalized care for people with an ID) and I see enough how the subject is taboo. (1)

[Steph Bennett @StephBennett0]

@AndyBrown314 Lovely tribute, Andy

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Love this! 🧡
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