RowdeHeadTeacher

Dad, Husband, Head Teacher, slow runner, bad guitarist, sometime writer, outdoor type. Opinions my own and irrelevant in the grand scheme.

[RowdeHeadTeacher @HeadRowde]

@MrBenParnell Where do I apply Ben? You know it makes sense. L18 and a company bicycle and I'm yours.

[RowdeHeadTeacher @HeadRowde]

@shobbrook_jo Schools are in an invidious position trying to protect staff/pupils, and the culture of teacher-blaming is long-established by governments and factions within MSM; September guidance is loose, arguably reckless - and as you say, no budget for additional supply.

[RowdeHeadTeacher @HeadRowde]

@MichaelRosenYes Hypothetically high, pathetically

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@MichaelRosenYes That's a new genre, @MichaelRosenYes - the six-word horror story.

[RowdeHeadTeacher @HeadRowde]

@julianjmorgan1 @lucyjoannamorg1 My first Head of Department used to send me hand-written (it was pre-email) motivational Bowie lyrics most days during my NQT year. Daft, but it helped and I remembered. This tweet 'took me back', so thank you. The perfect cure, you might say.

[RowdeHeadTeacher @HeadRowde]

@branwenjeffreys The tip of a considerable iceberg; possible Covid measures in schools if numbers escalate, tension with unions created by pay freeze/inflation, additional NI costs for schools/trusts, and much more. Tough gig.

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@RowdeSchool @HeadRowde @allcanningssch @CanningsBishops @5lanesworton @wansdykedevizes @chirtonsch @NursteedSchool @SouthbroomStJ @dsat_the 🦁🦁😀

[RowdeHeadTeacher @HeadRowde]

@weavingkelly1 I'll call you - this looks excellent!

[RowdeHeadTeacher @HeadRowde]

@branwenjeffreys Beyond the general press release, nothing.

[RowdeHeadTeacher @HeadRowde]

@bioharrison @DevizesSchool @julianjmorgan1 They are working door-to-door in Trowbridge, and are certainly pushy. Part of sales pitch was photos of local families (named!) who had signed up. Not for me.

[RowdeHeadTeacher @HeadRowde]

@MrBenParnell There may be some truth in that! Yes, a beer would be very welcome. Have great summer - J

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@MrBenParnell Well I've seen you in cycling shorts, and can vouch that the nappies thing is incorrect. Hope you're keeping well.

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@MichaelRosenYes Thank you, @MichaelRosenYes , for all you do to inspire readers everywhere. You're a big favourite here, among staff and pupils alike.

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@Feargal_Sharkey Feargal, we met many years ago at a CLA event and your passion for clean water was impressive, inspiring. It certainly helped shape my thinking as a trout nut. Thank you for what you are doing.

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@AmandaWilson910 The courage and determination of my staff, who have been incredible and selfless, and 150 amazing kids. And quite a lot of coffee.

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@tweetbytheriver @Adam_Higton @joinsteadyEN I'm proud to have joined the shoal this weekend, and have some exciting adventures planned for my enamel badge already. Still my favourite corner of the internet x

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Very proud of Year 6, who were a credit to the school at this weekend's camp, and who are in this morning ready to learn (and some were up very late watching football). We Are Rowde!

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I suspect there will be some late bedtimes this evening, and a sleepy school in the morning. If it goes to penalties, I may add nap time to the school curriculum. And that's just the staff.

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@SarahPuntis23 @MissCSnelson @DevizesSchool @MrGPRichardson @MissCSnelson good luck to a marvellous and professional person to work with, who has been superb liaising on transition and looking after the pupils we send your way, with love from all at Rowde.

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@Apple_Supply I have worked in secondaries where they became a significant problem, but good sense/consistency resolved it; not difficult. Bigger things to focus on strategically right now, and a chance to look at the why/when/how of education. Time for some vision!