K Fairclough

HOD at Hawkley Hall High School, Wigan. Love anything geog related, being out in the camper van and my best mate Elvis the lab!

[Scott ✗O @ScottUTD58]

This GoFundMe for Jay Slater is absolutely mental. The GoFundMe doesn't even say what the money is for or why it's even needed. How would £30k get him any closer to home. Very dodgy. If you've donated money to that, you're not even the clown. you're the whole circus act.

[Jonathan Davies CBE @JiffyRugby]

This is brilliant

[Tom HB @hb_history]

Most teachers will be able to relate to much of this

[Tom Rogers @RogersHistory]

23 things that, according to (another) DFE workload task force who released a report today, teachers shouldn't be doing:

Managing data and transferring data about pupils into school management systems (for example, Question Level Analysis) or printing electronic records for paper filing.

Reformatting data or re-entry of data into multiple systems.

Production of photographic evidence of practical lessons (for example, for assessment purposes or to evidence learning).

Creation or duplication of files and paperwork perceived to be required in anticipation of inspection, such as copies of evidence portfolios or regularly updated seating plans.

Administration or data analysis relating to wraparound care and preparation of food/meals.

Administration of public and internal examinations.

Collating pupil reports (for example, reports of pupil examination results).

Producing and collating analyses of attendance figures.

Investigating a pupil’s absence.

Responsibility for producing, copying, uploading and distributing bulk communications to parents and pupils, including standard letters, school policies and posts on electronic platforms.

Administration relating to school visits, trips and residentials (including booking venues, collecting forms and recording lunch requirements) and work experience (but not selecting placements and supporting pupils by advice or visits).

Organisation, decoration and assembly of the physical classroom space (for example, moving classrooms, moving classroom furniture and putting up and taking down classroom displays).

Ordering, setting up and maintaining ICT equipment, software and virtual learning environments (VLEs), including adding pupils to VLEs and online subscription platforms.

Ordering supplies and equipment.

Cataloguing, preparing, issuing, stocktaking and maintaining materials and equipment, or logging the absence of such.

Collecting money from pupils and parents.

Administration of cover for absent teachers.

Coordinating and submitting bids (for funding, school status and the like).

Administration of medical consent forms and the administering of medication on a routine or day-to-day basis.

Taking, copying, distributing or typing up notes (for example, verbatim notes) or producing formal minutes.

Producing class lists or physical copies of context sheets.

Keeping and filing paper or electronic records and data; for example, in school management systems or physical office files.

Bulk photocopying.

[Hanna 🌎 @HannaG___]

Some gold here for ITE and ECT mentors, but also some timely reminders for anyone involved in developing others- (everyone?)

“People do not thrive in situations where they feel they are subject to high scrutiny and doubt”

[National Education Union @NEUnion]

There is a shortage of teachers in our schools. Even Govt missed its target for recruiting new teachers this year by 37%.

In its Autumn Statement, Govt must prioritise funding for education and for a fair and fully-funded pay rise for all educators next year. #InvestInEducation

[K Fairclough @kwilkp1]

@InternetGeog Manchester pretty please

[K Fairclough @kwilkp1]

@missgeog92 Tempted to give it ago I have lists everywhere

[woollyvix @woollyvix]

I know I’ve missed the boat here but this is brilliant 😂

[Nathan Lessoncopy @lessoncopy]

Shops: 🄱🄰🄲🄺 🅃🄾 🅂🄲🄷🄾🄾🄻

Me:

[Mr Pughsley🌍📚🌳 @ScottPughsley]

When you hear “back to school” …

[Fixing Education @FixingEducation]

Be patient with students whose 2nd language is English. It’s rather complicated!

[K Fairclough @kwilkp1]

@Phil_Sledge

[K Fairclough @kwilkp1]

@Emmsibo Bin them!!!!

[Penny 👩🏻‍🦰🦩 @pennywpennyw]

Shared by a friend on Facebook 🤣😁

[K Fairclough @kwilkp1]

@Phil_Sledge

[Schools Week @SchoolsWeek]

The @Educationgovuk's annual accounts are out:

💰 £50k pay-offs in ministerial merry-go-round

💰 £20m shelled out for voluntary exits

💰 Councils facing 'financial failure' over high needs deficits

https://t.co/WuF6VLq3YS

[Passionate SENDCo @TeacherInTrain]

I’ve voted to REJECT the proposal.

Why?

1. Its a pay cut.
2. it's not fully funded.
3. Governments are most likely to move in the year before an election - this is our last chance for 5 years to make a case.

I suspect I'll be on the losing side, but there we are.