Steven Smith

Teacher, Tutor, Coach, Consultant
Reader, runner, chef, photographer, gardener, Dad.
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[Steven Smith @Ste_Smith]

What did you do on your INSET day?
https://t.co/O1BMFixX4p https://t.co/I2gvyzE1E2

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

💡 Did you know?

Every year, around 3,000 schools across England take part in one of our projects.

Later this month, we’ll be launching our latest suite of programmes for schools and settings to take part in.

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[Steven Smith @Ste_Smith]

Well I wasn't expecting those energy levels from @jimroberson1 on our INSET day! Lots of positive messages about finishing strong and hitting the ground running that should help us at the end of this and start of next term. Thank you.

[Steven Smith @Ste_Smith]

@BarryWhyte85 Had to check if anyone else was thinking the same as me. Managed the first two episodes but no more. Everything about it is so false. Watching it just annoyed me.

[Steven Smith @Ste_Smith]

@MrsFe77 @ClareShillito1 Our y3s are using this next half term too. I've not read it yet but gonna skim it for tier 2 vocab next week. Will send you the doc, unless you've already done it.

[Silly School Education @SillyEducation]

The updated DfE Reading Framework in nice, easy bite sized chunks for you to read with a cup of tea. #dfe #dfereadingframework #readingframework #updatedreadingframework #teachersofinstagram #teachreading #reading #dfereading #teacher #yourewelcome -SCROLL DOWN : )

[St Wilfrid's English Hub @StWEnglishHub]

📢We are thrilled to be running our OU/UKLA Teachers' Reading Group for the third year! @StWEnglishHub📢
Come and join us as we talk all things reading for pleasure. This relaxed group is free to join and all are welcome! @MrsFe77 @Ste_Smith @LucyMckerrow @The_UKLA @OpenUni_RfP

[Steven Smith @Ste_Smith]

Our third year running a Teacher Reading Group in South Yorkshire. Come and join us to help promote a positive reading culture in your school and discover some fantastic books to share. #readingforpleasure

[Vikki Fenton 📚 ❤️ @MrsFe77]

Whoop! The dates are set for the next South Yorkshire #TRG. Cannot wait to go again. Suspect there may be people joining for the third time - yes it is THAT good - but newbies welcome too! @The_UKLA @TeresaCremin @OpenUni_RfP @StWEnglishHub @jmatschools @RoSIS_1 @learnsheffield

[Steven Smith @Ste_Smith]

The threshold has got to be lower this year but that doesn't make up for putting everyone through such a painful process. Make the test more age appropriate and then raise the threshold if you must.

[Beth Southern 🇪🇺 @Bethan_Southern]

Absolutely appalling. I am now even more angry then I was last week. Our poor children. 💔 Have you seen this
@chrisdysonHT ?

[Ros Atkins @BBCRosAtkins]

The latest teachers strike in England is today. 3 mins on what's happened to teachers' pay since 2012. The average teachers' salary has reduced in real terms - and more so than some other professions. Produced by Michael Cox, Rob England, Robert Cuffe. https://t.co/Kg3nSo3agh

[St Wilfrid's English Hub @StWEnglishHub]

📢Exciting opportunity to join us @StWEnglishHub 📢
As we move into our sixth year of delivering the English hub programme, we are looking to expand our team of Literacy Specialists. Further details of the role and the application can be found here:
https://t.co/m3bSSsQPK2

[Steven Smith @Ste_Smith]

@mrjamesmayhew

[Steven Smith @Ste_Smith]

I keep thinking that I'm the boy in the story of the Emperor's new clothes. It seems im not alone: We want to point out that quality teaching is more than just implementing what you intend to implement, in the rationally justified sequence agreed.

[Matthew Evans @head_teach]

What we are not allowed to say about curriculum intent https://t.co/YTUmjUu2Id

[Ashley Booth @MrBoothY6]

Hi - I am running a whole class reading in KS2 course via Zoom on Sat 29th at 10:30am for approx 90 mins - includes how to plan, choose texts, incorporate full novels and your wider curriculum and support all learners etc. Retweets appreciated. Ta.

https://t.co/VQrvzWOf6h

[Steven Smith @Ste_Smith]

@mossmontmomery Congratulations Ross! I had a bizarre coincidence with this book recently that Ive been meaning to tell you about.. I'll send an email.

[Ross Montgomery @mossmontmomery]

I'm thrilled to announce that THE CHIME SEEKERS has been shortlisted for the #UKLABookAwards in the 7-10+ category, alongside absolutely stonking company!

[Steven Smith @Ste_Smith]

@jonnywalker_edu Well it is an off roader..

[Steven Smith @Ste_Smith]

@MGLnrd Or plastic grass!

[Steven Smith @Ste_Smith]

@jonnybid @MrsFe77 @_Reading_Rocks_ @LucyMckerrow @OpenUni_RfP @MrBoothY6 @smithsmm Now there's a thought! Children mastering the arts of sarcasm and irony by writing to DfE about the health of our education system atm: purpose and audience.

[Steven Smith @Ste_Smith]

I'm planning some letter writing from Stanley trying to make things sound better than they actually are. Any ideas for letters or texts that paint a rosy picture of a grim situation as a model? @MrsFe77 @_Reading_Rocks_ @LucyMckerrow