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6x European Cups #JFT97. Run Leader/Triathlete #Rory & #Alfie's Proud Grandad. #VirtualCoach Retired Teacher but Professional Grandad #MakatonConvert

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#AlfieUpdate: started another block of hydrotherapy. He worked extremely hard during the session and his sneaky double snack treat afterwards & chilled in the car on the way home. His efforts meant he had a lovely sleep and woke up in a happy mood. He loves his new training top.

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as often as we could. I even got to have a chill/nap on a sun lounger. We met Pirates, dolphins, life guards, sea lions & many other fabulous characters. These are just some of our memories. 3/3

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#Algarve2026: After a very busy year for us all; hospital visits, long days, physical challenges & the odd medical appointments, it was time for a family much needed rest (Mummy, Daddy & Rory constantly putting me first to ensure I live my best life.) So they took me on an 1/3

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an airplane to a place called The Algarve in Portugal - and we made many new memories, had lots of exciting fun and also the much needed rest & recovery so to finish the year off strong. Although we had lots of fun both Rory & I enjoyed splashing in the sea/pool as often as 2/3

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#AlfieUpdate: spent the morning with #MrsMakaton and her Rock Hunt in fancy dress. Loved doing it searching for the painted rocks and doing my Walking training too (completed 2km+ in total). Afterwards Rory & I took the old fella for a cup of tea at the TLC sensory room

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#AlfieUpdate: another hospital appointment for matey. (He really doesn’t like hospitals).

Grumpy waiting to go in. Grumpy during x-rays. 3 staff plus me as he was a wriggler.

Smiling straight afterwards and now on feed watching iPad

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#AlfieUpdate: when someone forgets he has an extra hour sleep because the clocks went back. So he got up and decided he wanted a sleepover in my bed for an hour. (And I didn’t have any say in the matter).

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@smithsmm But also as a profession we must never forget the EACH in TEACHER is focussing on the needs of EACH and every child, no matter the challenges they have.

But to be fair this should also come from the Top in Schools, LA & Govt - not just Teachers/TAs.

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@smithsmm As well as knowledge far beyond a subject; understanding, experience, problem solving, adaptability, empathy, determination just to name a few skills. Teaching has always been considered a vocation (just like Nursing) to do the best for everyone no matter their challenges

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#AlfieUpdate: after a fabulous week away in Portugal everything was great. Only hiccup was Alfie’s wheelchair apparently being a few inches too tall for Ryanair’s liking - stuck on plane until put back together = late night. Today’s image of a sleepyhead enjoying his memories.

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#AlfieUpdate: Day7 of our relaxing trip and we are all packed waiting to be picked up for the airport. Been a really much needed chilled rest and now we go back to the UK. So it’s goodbye to Portugal and a promise we will be back soon

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#AlfieUpdate: Day5 and a trip to Zoomarine for the dolphins - what an experience he had there & memories for life. Acrobatic Pirates, sea lions, dolphins, splashing in the wave machine pool to name but a few. Who said not every child could interact in life to their best.

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#AlfieUpdate: Day4 and the fun just keeps on coming. Another day and another beach to play on. Even tried the adaptive wheelchair for a play in the sea. Beautiful location & weather - matey is fast asleep in bed now recovering.

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#AlfieUpdate: Day3 of our relaxing trip to Portugal. A visit to the beach at Vilamoura and a play in the Sea & Sand - really tiring when you get to chill.

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#AlfieUpdate: Lovely location & Villa staying in at Almancil, Portugal. Weather is hot, hot, hot and the private pool is just the right thing needed. Plan is to rest & chill and have some fun with the family. Will be just what we all needed …..

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7.45pm and still really warm. Lion King on the terrace and a happy little boy.

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@smithsmm at HIM as an individual and seeing HIS excellent characteristics. Small steps (less than the old ‘P’ steps) show he is coming on leaps & bounds in LIFE and should be recognised for it - he isn’t in League Tables. His school, support staff, carers & family do though. SHAME on GOVT

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@smithsmm My disabled grandson (quad/spastic/CP, Deaf, VI, NV, Tube Fed & Wheelchair bound) was written off by Drs - a lump on the floor for life. His brain works and he understands. Now (10yrs old) he can walk in a frame 2km+, ride a bike 2km+ etc. all due to us/school/Carers looking 1/2