Helena Brothwell

Director of Education - Windsor Academy Trust

[Helena Brothwell @educurious2015]

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[Helena Brothwell @educurious2015]

‘There is a shared consensus from parents, students and teachers that schools are trusted and relied upon to combat the misinformation and conspiracy theories children encounter at an alarming rate, but they can’t do it alone.’

Such important work @PearsFoundation & @publicfirst

[Helena Brothwell @educurious2015]

Teacher awards being presented at the @Official_NCFC game today, loads of school groups in the family stand, what a fab idea! Supported by @UniofNottingham

I won’t comment on the game but it’s only half time, there have been 4 goals and I have no nails left…

Come on you pies!

[Helena Brothwell @educurious2015]

The transfer window is a layer of drama I didn’t appreciate until now. Phew.

Sport is art.

[Helena Brothwell @educurious2015]

I believe that this group will benefit most from strict phone-free policies in schools = no access to phones during the school day
Girls attendance low?
Rising SEMH a concern?
Toilet use during lessons high?
Bullying/mysogyny an issue?
These are your mandate to go phone free.

[Tes magazine @tes]

Exclusive: Disadvantaged white girls have had the biggest drop in GCSE results since the pandemic, Tes analysis shows, sparking calls for the government to target support at this group
https://t.co/78a1hfGOaM

[Dan Lambert 🙋🏼‍♂️ @dan_ofsted]

Alternatively, and completely free, you can access the actual training materials we deliver to our inspectors. This is filling up all the time and comes directly from Ofsted without any risk of mistakes, misinformation or misinterpretation as can be the case when non-inspectors are selling a product. I’ve not read the book so can’t comment on the quality of Paul’s advice.

https://t.co/bZdkVaVMtz

[Helena Brothwell @educurious2015]

@kerrylou1988 @carldlsmith5 @aroundgroundsss @GillsInTheBlood I can try!

[Adam Boxer @adamboxer1]

What do you get if you cross a turnaround school with a startup school?

Yup - a whole load of problems.

But @thelizenglish is actually doing it, and leading one of the most fascinating and successful schools in the country.

TUNE IN + SHARE

https://t.co/OCr0cMhcOr

[Helena Brothwell @educurious2015]

@adamboxer1 Liz is so talented and determined in her vision and what she has achieved at Houstone is incredibly impressive. There should be more opportunities for us to learn from the story there.

[Helena Brothwell @educurious2015]

@HoustoneSchool @advschools I love mine, it has pride of place, beautiful job Kali!

[Carl Hendrick @C_Hendrick]

What is the impact of banning phones in class?
- Phone free classrooms showed less disruptive behaviour, reduced off topic conversation, and less peer chatter.
- The intervention improved classroom dynamics without harming student wellbeing, motivation, or attendance.
- Lower performing students gained nearly twice the overall effect (0.161 SD versus 0.086 SD), suggesting phone bans may function as environmental scaffolding for those with weaker self regulation.
- Students who experienced the ban became significantly more supportive of restrictive policies, suggesting initial resistance may dissipate once learners experience the benefits firsthand.
- The intervention required only low cost wooden boxes manufactured from recycled materials, making it highly scalable.
- The effect size is comparable to growth mindset interventions and teacher professional development programmes, but requires no training, curriculum change, or ongoing resources.

https://t.co/Rp792apby6

[Helena Brothwell @educurious2015]

Sorry to my Grimsby friends, but this was a much appreciated 3 points! 🥳
🎵 Notts going up Ole Ole! 🎶

[Notts County FC (P) @Official_NCFC]

THREE POINTS AGAIN OLE OLE! 🎶

[Helena Brothwell @educurious2015]

Congratulations to Australia 👏👏👏

[Sky News @SkyNews]

Australia's social media ban for children under 16 has taken effect, becoming the first country in the world to implement such a measure.

Sky's @nicole_reporter gets some reaction from residents about the ban.

https://t.co/DDmyWFMngh

📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233

[Helena Brothwell @educurious2015]

Visited @AcademyWaverley and @Astreaacademy yesterday, magnificent to hear about the transformations - such important anchors in their communities now. Loved speaking to children about their badges, watching trombone practice and seeing y5 practising 12 times tables - bravo all!

[Helena Brothwell @educurious2015]

This is a brilliant piece of work, a framework which supports two institutions to work more closely to effectively support our communities.
New thinking and innovation around this area is so important and I think that this will make a real difference.

[Windsor Academy Trust @WinAcadTrust]

Great news! We’re delighted to share that the Windsor Academy Trust new framework for School and NHS Collaboration is gaining widespread recognition, making headlines across the education and health sector. ✨

At Windsor Academy Trust, we know that wellbeing and health are the non-negotiable foundations for learning. This framework is a crucial step in ensuring our students and their families have the support they need to truly thrive together and unlock their academic and personal potential. 🤝

Want to dive deeper into the vision and read the coverage?

Read the full news stories here:

Schools Week: https://t.co/O3pGIRcPDQ

Tes: https://t.co/KFZLnLdAff

Educate Magazine: https://t.co/l7MUyBYdC7

Health Business: https://t.co/lUTPUiLygJ

Or more about Thursday's launch here: https://t.co/h1ZjpZHztX

[Helena Brothwell @educurious2015]

I’ve spent the weekend unsettled and upset about the plans for Ukraine - we are in a precarious moment and I hope that the grown ups step up now and make this a workable plan for peace. 🇺🇦

[Helena Brothwell @educurious2015]

Thrilled to see @CharnwoodColl in Loughborough at the top of this list - I highly recommend a visit!

[Schools Week @SchoolsWeek]

The next 36 behaviour and attendance hubs have been announced by government

Read the full list here ⬇️
https://t.co/0OdUXqczWR

[Helena Brothwell @educurious2015]

@GCSE_Macbeth All quiet on the Western Front?

[Helena Brothwell @educurious2015]

This ignores the pressure to reply to group chats, hit streaks, view content during the day because there are social pressures that chn cannot resist on their own.

High levels of SEMH? Ban phones.
High toilet use during lessons? Ban phones.
Absence of girls? Ban phones.

[Schools Week @SchoolsWeek]

'Ultimately, the anti-smartphone crusade feels like a nostalgic yearning for a simpler time that never truly existed. The solution isn't a ban that relieves us of our educational duty'

https://t.co/E6mD61YP2t

[Helena Brothwell @educurious2015]

Teachers must call pupils in, not out, on conspiracies https://t.co/xZPX3ZnHRO