Kelvin Stephens

[Kelvin Stephens @KJSICT]

Interested in how other special schools manage this. We have a budget and card for sensory items(rice, shaving foam etc) teachers have to scan receipts in, we have a staff saying that this is not a teachers role. We used to have to wait for a cheque, so I think it is easier!

[Kelvin Stephens @KJSICT]

So pleased to be awarded the bronze level! We have come a long way and so much more to do!

[Mr P MBE @ICT_MrP]

In today’s education news… The long awaited curriculum review has been published and I thought I’d pick out some of the things that have stood out to me as a primary school teacher to be fair there’s quite a few things I like especially around oracy and citizenship but I’d love

[Kelvin Stephens @KJSICT]

Luckily the migration team are handling it well.

Even with all the communication with staff, they are still nervous, panicked, and not ready to let go of old accounts.

[Kelvin Stephens @KJSICT]

Digital migrations rarely go smoothly! Even with all the planning and preparation, there is always something unexpected that occurs!

I think it is worse for me as I’m loosing control over systems I’ve been in control of for 20 years.

🤞 all is well by Monday!

[Kelvin Stephens @KJSICT]

What a long 8 weeks! I will be glad when the digital migration is over! Although it is going to be strange to not be in control of office 365 and computers after 20 years. The photos show how this week started (everyone is ok!) and how it ended!

[David@Nautilus @DavidNautilus1]

If I was reforming SEND, I would start by putting a disclaimer on the curriculum, that it can be ok to be 'below'

The 'expected standard' is a crude assessment tool.

My skills may vary.

My progress is relative.

And that I don't need to be put onto a register.

[Kelvin Stephens @KJSICT]

Most of our current Y2 cohort were born in August!

[Dr James Shea @englishspecial]

Government calls for 90% of children to be born in September.
🫣

[Kelvin Stephens @KJSICT]

What a way to end 6 years of building work! Glad my speech was received well and got a few laughs! So glad our transformation celebration was a success!

[Kelvin Stephens @KJSICT]

Back to work tomorrow! After a year as Interim Head of School, I’m excited to be back between both schools to drive our digital transformation!

[Kelvin Stephens @KJSICT]

20 years ago, I walked into this building for the first time! I remeber them saying at uni that your placement year might lead to your full time job - well it did but no longer an ICT technican!

The main entrance is now my office! The building looks so different!

[Kelvin Stephens @KJSICT]

@Headteacherchat Migrated both schools to @ArborEdu in 2022 and never looked back!

[Kelvin Stephens @KJSICT]

We love our staircases! We have themed each set differently to aid with navigation around our complicated site.

[Promote Your School @PromoteYourSch]

We designed a desert theme for Oakwood School.

The bespoke design, with a desert theme, brings the stairwells to life. Against a blue sky backdrop, plants and animals take centre stage at Oakwood School: https://t.co/X5qrTqdJRI

#EnvironmentalAwareness #PromoteYourSchool

[Kelvin Stephens @KJSICT]

Finally got my result through! Passed my NPQH!

[Kelvin Stephens @KJSICT]

My first classroom! I would do things so differently now. No visual clutter around the board, neutral colours for boards (why I thought orange was a good idea I’ll never know!) along with structuring my lessons differently.

[Matrix Academy Trust @MatrixAcademyT]

🎬 Just wrapped filming 8 ROSPA-accredited training videos for our SMART Response program — a fresh, innovative take on lockdowns in education.

And guess who hosted? Mark Wingett (yep, DC Carver from The Bill!) 👮‍♂️🎙️

📖 Read more: https://t.co/Z85gdOXH9W

[Kelvin Stephens @KJSICT]

My first ever classroom, well IT room! Turned back into a classroom 13 years ago and now going to be our soft pay room!

[Kelvin Stephens @KJSICT]

What an awesome day! I don’t think I have enough adjectives to describe today, going to start with emotional!

From the opening performance of dancers from our 12 schools to hearing from all the trust executives, headteachers of all 12 schools and watching our school videos.

[Oakwood School @oakwoodws9]

Today we are celebrating joining the Mercian Trust and working together, building a brighter future for our Children and Young People

@RushallPrimary

[Kelvin Stephens @KJSICT]

So pleased to host again this year!

[Oakwood School @oakwoodws9]

We are hosting the Walsall Digital Leader day for 9 other schools to today. We will be discussing the roles our digital leader’s complete in school along with staying safe online. @PalfreyJuniors @WatlingStSch @RushallPrimary @ChuckeryPrimary @WalsallWoodPS