Passionate SENDCo

25 years in the city. Now a primary SENDCo. Trying to be guided by evidence not mythology. Passionate about high expectations and removing barriers.

[Passionate SENDCo @TeacherInTrain]

@jon_hutchinson_ The problem with report writing is that ends don’t justify the means. I’m yet to see anything that suggests a child’s progress or learning changes as a result. They are a lovely, cozy thing for parents to get, but they don’t seem to help learning.

[Passionate SENDCo @TeacherInTrain]

It doesn’t

[Shabnam Ahmed @Shabnamagram]

Day 5000 of summer term 1. Does it end?

[Passionate SENDCo @TeacherInTrain]

@Shabnamagram

[Passionate SENDCo @TeacherInTrain]

@Shabnamagram I agree. A lot of people I know didn’t like it so I had low expectations- but blown away.

[Passionate SENDCo @TeacherInTrain]

@Shabnamagram I know! Heating might be making a return.

[Passionate SENDCo @TeacherInTrain]

@Suchmo83 @primaryteachew @UnrollHelper unroll

[Passionate SENDCo @TeacherInTrain]

@MrBoothY6 Our deputy moved when the strikes were on. She found it tricky that we had to discuss whether to tell leadership if we were in or not.

[Passionate SENDCo @TeacherInTrain]

My job as SENDCo is to level that field by ensuring every family has someone who understands the law and can advocate for them in their corner. If a family gets lawyers engaged - great, less work for me. But if they dont or can't, I'll fight for them every step of the way.

[Amjad Ali @TryThisTeaching]

Every SENDCo across the land can recount a story where a “powerful” or “connected” family had their child’s EHCP pushed through.

[Passionate SENDCo @TeacherInTrain]

@WhiteRoseEd can/should infinity+ be used instead of your booklets/worksheets? I have seen this and I’m sceptical.

[Passionate SENDCo @TeacherInTrain]

@mrs_billingham @SCottinghatt @mradamkohlbeck I missed quite a bit, sitting on the floor!

[Passionate SENDCo @TeacherInTrain]

@Mr_Raichura 100% agree Questions serve to keep everyone listening and simple retrieval opportunities. I now never expect much to go into the heads of learners if I haven't questioned it during the lesson… and its frightening when you first use as you see how many weren't listening!

[Passionate SENDCo @TeacherInTrain]

I wonder why the @EducEndowFoundn went for 5 a day instead of 4. Using technology just doesn't fit and has the potential to be hugely damaging. @AlexJQuigley

[Mr G @DeputyGrocott]

To celebrate the release of Disciplinary Literacy in Primary Schools by @ShareenAdvice we’ve got a copy to give away!
This book has already received glowing reviews from Alex Quigley,Mary Myatt & Dame Alison Peacock – and it’s set to be a fantastic resource for schools.
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Winner will be picked at random on Fri 22nd Aug

[Passionate SENDCo @TeacherInTrain]

10 false claims about EHCPs: Here are the facts https://t.co/bcFdFnNi2c via @spcialndsjungle

[Passionate SENDCo @TeacherInTrain]

@secretHT1 No day was complete without 15 to 1 with Willam G

[Christopher Such @Suchmo83]

**New blog** - It's been a while so retweets hugely appreciated.

The Most Common Reason Why Children Don't Become Fluent Readers... And What We Can Do About It

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[Passionate SENDCo @TeacherInTrain]

@greg_ashman @Suchmo83 @SRSDonline @janeconsidine Somehow I missed Teaching Story Writing @ChrisYoules

[Passionate SENDCo @TeacherInTrain]

@greg_ashman For reading, its difficult to see past @Suchmo83 ‘s 2 books.
For writing, I've loved TWR and Powerful Writing Strategies (@SRSDonline ) @janeconsidine ‘s The Write Stuff is also very helpful.

[Passionate SENDCo @TeacherInTrain]

@greg_ashman @Suchmo83 @SRSDonline @janeconsidine And dont forget The Grammar Book and The writing Book @ZoeParamour

[Passionate SENDCo @TeacherInTrain]

@greg_ashman @Suchmo83 @SRSDonline @janeconsidine @Mr_S_Tiffany @Mr_AlmondED For science, @adamboxer1 ‘s book is extremely helpful (yes, even for primary). Misconceptions in Primay Science has been really helpful. As has (although not a book) the curriculum notes in the science section of https://t.co/gxKilIeghL

[Passionate SENDCo @TeacherInTrain]

@greg_ashman @Suchmo83 @SRSDonline @janeconsidine For history, @Mr_S_Tiffany ‘s book can't be beaten. @Mr_AlmondED has a stunning list of subject knowledge books.