Nicky G White

Deputy SENDCO teaching English & in resourced provision, NPQSL, Ex HoD/SLE English, Primary Governor & Mum. Passionate about reading. Mostly tweeting T&L

[Nicky G White @MrsWhites_Class]

@Xris32 @RealGeoffBarton Fabulous news! Congratulations 🥂

[Nicky G White @MrsWhites_Class]

I’ve gone to Bluesky on the same handle 👋

[Nicky G White @MrsWhites_Class]

@salford_mayor @mhclg Spot on!

[Impact @ImpactWales]

Reading is not just about having a love of books, nor just being able to accurately lift words off the page. It's both.

The simple view of reading, first suggested by Gough & Tunmer (1986) is something all teachers should be aware of.

[National Literacy Trust @Literacy_Trust]

⚠️Reading enjoyment has fallen across all ages.⚠️

The sharpest decline is among pupils aged 11-14 - from 40.4% in 2023 to 30.7% in 2024. As children transition to secondary school, their reading engagement dips - a trend that is worsening.

Learn more: https://t.co/e37pShJuF1

[Chris Bryant @RhonddaBryant]

Today is the 58th anniversary of the horrific disaster. We should never forget.

[Nicky G White @MrsWhites_Class]

🩷 this

[Dave McPartlin @dave_mcpartlin]

Used to close the field when it rained- now we let them jump in puddles, splash & play. Learning through play is so important; it’s about exploring, discovering & feeling joy in the little things. It fuels curiosity, builds resilience & creates happy memories. Play matters. #OPAL

[RADLDcampaign @RADLDcam]

Today is #DLDday! The day we raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
RADLD Chair, Stephen Parsons @WordAware urges everyone to get involved. Keep sharing, creating and interacting with #DLDay posts.
Together we are 'speaking up for DLD'

[Carl Hendrick @C_Hendrick]

Education is light years behind health when it comes to applying research. This is particularly evident in the synthesising and sharing of knowledge about effective practice. When I first read this point from @VanDammeEDU's excellent paper 'The Power of Proofs' I had to read it twice as it seemed so unbelievable. I will be talking about this and more tomorrow at researchED Chile #researchEDChile

[Ceridwen Eccles @Teacherglitter]

Teachers got their pay rise of 5.5 today. As they should. I’ve had a pay freeze for 8 years. I am happy for me. But not happy for TAs in school. When I daily see the lengths they go to, I rage for them. They deserve a HUGE pay rise. Particularly those who 1:1 children.

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

It's helpful to stay hopeful, especially in difficult times🌈 Join #OptimisticOctober and find ways to make things better and take positive steps forward https://t.co/Zwx28pfkXB

[Alex Quigley @AlexJQuigley]

The vocabulary barrier in English Literature GCSE has seen researchers call for change in texts.

Here is my exploration of the new evidence that even avid readers may struggle to tackle English Literature texts:

https://t.co/vHi2gsoIQv

[Joe Brummer @JoeBrummer]

The trouble with Restorative Practices in schools is that there is too much focus on using them to respond to incidents and not enough on building community to prevent incidents. You can't restore what you didn't build.

[Impact @ImpactWales]

How can you teach new words in a way that makes sure they are well connected in learners' memories?

Like this ⬇️

If you'd like to know more about the research-informed bespoke professional learning we offer to teachers & schools contact us [email protected]

[Nicky G White @MrsWhites_Class]

@Mathew_Lynch44 Thank you!

[Nicky G White @MrsWhites_Class]

This news has changed my life

[Allie @inspireinsci]

Teacher friends…. Are you sick of finding dried out whiteboard pens and having them nicked? Sick of the plastic waste? Loooooook!!!! You can get white board pencils for your mini whiteboards 😱😱😱 @STABILOUK you are amazing! I love them!

[Nicky G White @MrsWhites_Class]

Exciting post to come home to @BloodRecs

[Alex Quigley @AlexJQuigley]

This is a valuable new study on the impact of technology on early language development from Oz. Screen-time can negatively impact quality talk & back & forth interactions. The concept of 'technoference' is catchy & would be useful to explore further.

https://t.co/GNjPZBz2ci

[Oracy Education Commission @oracycommission]

We will be at the @UKLabour Conference on the 24th of September.

At our fringe event @RealGeoffBarton and panellists will discuss our report findings and how the government might deliver on its commitment to an oracy education for every child.

https://t.co/DJ3cNJIXif