Nicky West

Head of Primary, Ark Isaac Newton Academy

[Impact @ImpactWales]

What do you need to know & understand to be an expert teacher? This ⬇️

[Doug Lemov @Doug_Lemov]

Belonging is among the most powerful human emotions, often built via small moments & seemingly insignificant gestures. Cohesion & trust occur when group members send & receive small, frequently occurring signals of belonging.

An excerpt from Reconnect:

https://t.co/tNchPqV5Yx

[Simon Sinek @simonsinek]

Trust has two dimensions: competence and integrity. We can forgive mistakes of competence. Mistakes of integrity are harder to overcome.

[Rachel Arthur @rarthurtweets]

Looking for a list of AI tools for teachers? Look no further!

Here’s a list of some of the tools that you could try !

https://t.co/lq24UCINYp

[Oliver Lovell @ollie_lovell]

A great article on getting think-pair-share right from @KateJones_teach and @dylanwiliam. https://t.co/dyjkpvr0LO

A main takeaway for me: Don't skimp on the think!

[Kat Howard @SaysMiss]

I’ve had a few discussions with school leaders in recent weeks about the importance of oracy and modelling high quality talk within teacher exposition as part of the enacted curriculum. Sharing this again because Claire distils it so eloquently:

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Truth. 🙌

[Nicky West @NickyW1397]

I'm all for a knowledge based curriculum, but without skill, knowledge is not accessible, and without knowledge, skills can not be developed; both must be taught and 'co-developed'.

[Doug Lemov @Doug_Lemov]

“Self control CAN be a choice but is not necessary a simple or easy one to make. It is a competence and skill to develop.” @sportpsychshow at @UnitedCoaches. So on point.

[Ark Schools & Ventures @ArkSchools]

We're happy to announce that @ARKCastledown has been rated 'good' by #Ofsted! Such fantastic news for the school & the 'outstanding' leadership🥰You can read the report in full here: https://t.co/i7Y9441uEk

[Karl C. Pupé FRSA @actionheroteach]

Without self-discipline, success is impossible, period.

– Lou Holtz

Success is not bought, it's rented. And the rent is due every single day.

[David@Nautilus @DavidNautilus1]

I’m using this quote today. It’s a great reminder to slow down and to be kind to yourself.

‘Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it’s holy ground. There’s no greater investment.’

Stephen Covey

[Nicky West @NickyW1397]

A great blog to convey the importance of retrieval practice to build memory! https://t.co/lOcpYIM4tn

[Nicky West @NickyW1397]

Bagpipes could be David Tennant?#MaskedSingerUK

[Nicky West @NickyW1397]

Bagpipes, Andy Murray Mabye? #MaskedSingerUK

[Nicky West @NickyW1397]

I think Panda is Kate Humble. #MaskedSingerUK

[Nicky West @NickyW1397]

Emma Thompson maybe?? #MaskedSingerUK

[Ark Schools & Ventures @ArkSchools]

Many congratulations to our Regional Director in Hastings, Lorraine Clarke & @ArkGlobeAcademy Exec Principal @MattJones_Globe, two outstanding @ArkSchools leaders awarded OBEs in the New Year Honours list 2022.

[Ark Schools & Ventures @ArkSchools]

Jubilations & congratulations once again to @ArkIsaacNewton for their smashing success at last night’s #MusicDramaEducationAwards https://t.co/VbNLBrXYgx🎶👏🎷

[Doug Lemov @Doug_Lemov]

"More students answer questions voluntarily in classes w high cold-calling...In classes w high cold-calling, students’ comfort participating in class discussions increases."

https://t.co/gaS0LwFIyD

[Nick Hart @MrNickHart]

On wider opening in March:

Staff may feel disconnected and leaders should explicitly work on leading culture.

Children can only flourish when staff are flourishing: