MrSims

Assistant Headteacher. Science teacher currently broadening my horizons in other subject areas.

[MrSims @NSimsScience]

Not everyday your maths lesson comes with the sight of a herd of deer running across the school field.

[MrSims @NSimsScience]

Great to have @bbcbitesize in school to talk to our students. I was not expecting to say the words 'welcome to the BBC' when I got to work today.

[MrSims @NSimsScience]

Science morning with the kids. Coloured salt water solution and now await the crystals. Testing the patience of small people!

[MrSims @NSimsScience]

First 3 pumpkins done for the year. Big one tomorrow.

[MrSims @NSimsScience]

Day out in London (again) for the @ASCL Autumn Data Leader Conference.

[MrSims @NSimsScience]

@vewhitcombe Thanks Vanessa. I will be interested in how you find Arbor. Was reading quite a bit about it yesterday.

[MrSims @NSimsScience]

Looking for advice on a good data package for secondary schools. I have previously worked with Go4Schools but interested in what people would recommend?

[MrSims @NSimsScience]

@WhistleblowingT Huge focus on positive learning behaviors. Ideally all should be 'good' learners by year 10. Also never a bad thing with any year to flag what is happening in higher years. Point out when year 10 and 11 have exams it will be them soon enough.

[Stephen Tierney FRSA FCCT @LeadingLearner]

BOOK GIVEAWAY
I have a set of @WALKTHRUs_5 books (thanks @teacherhead) and a couple of my own @JohnCattEd leadership books for an end of term giveaway.
RT = If you'd like Walkthru books
Like = #LeadershipBKD books
Or you can do both!
I'll pick the winners at 9am Mon 17th July

[MrSims @NSimsScience]

@WhistleblowingT If they wanted to do that they would have made the external advert for HoD which was much more likely to attract candidates. I would think this is just making it fair for everyone.

If I was in their position I would be annoyed if everyone else had this chance and I didn't.

[MrSims @NSimsScience]

Third day in London this week. Might go to work a bit next week.

[MrSims @NSimsScience]

Getting ready for day 1 of Curriculum for Senior Leaders with @Ambition_Inst this morning. Could do worse than a latte in St. James Park before hand.

[Castle Manor Academy @CastleManor]

Come and join our team! We are seeking a geography teacher to join our excellent humanities team. Head of Year role available alongside https://t.co/D3cOeo9qpB

[MrSims @NSimsScience]

@FloraSCooper Make it genuinely about improvement. Removing the grades would mean people read the actual report and can make their own judgement.

A return visit with a specific focus could still be arranged but without the need of a full inspection if most areas fine.

[MrSims @NSimsScience]

@WhistleblowingT Move school. I felt exactly the same when I was 2 years in, then realised after a move how unsupported I had been on behaviour. All schools have some behaviour issues but strong policies and SLT make a huge difference.

[MrSims @NSimsScience]

@Jacob_Rees_Mogg So those who held positions of power should be except from any form of punishment regardless of their crimes?

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@RishiSunak It is already basic safeguarding to report anything of a sexual nature when working with children. Even clubs have safeguarding officers of children involved. How is rewording a basic expectation a crackdown?!

[MrSims @NSimsScience]

Emotional farewell to staff and students from @CastleManor today after 10 years. Leaving behind some amazing people of all ages but excited for a new challenge.

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@GBNEWS If a poll by a right wing news channel returns 52% in favour of a right wing policy this is hardly indicative of wider support? If anything this seems to suggest a lot of people even of conservative views consider it too much.

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Anyone know if Des Lynam and Alan Hansen are busy tomorrow night?