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Joined July 2021
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URGENT! Pls share. The last chance to register to vote in the General Election is 11.59pm tomorrow Tue 18 June. Potentially 8m aren't registered at their current address. Here's 4 key facts... 1) You can do it online here registertovote.service.gov.u… 2) It's good for your finances. Not being on electoral roll can make it more difficult to be accepted for credit products like bank accounts or mortgages. 3) You can opt out of the 'Open Register' (which allows your info to be sold on) which will stop you getting junk mail marketing ) 4) You'll need ID when you do vote (not to register) if you don't have it, you can get it free until Wed 26 June gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-vo…

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We're starting to make our curriculum resources available from today. This week: the main features plus primary foundation subject sample resources.
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Loose parts play at Rydal caves (Lake District) today, with a stunning backdrop!
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Increasingly noting that prosody is being overshadowed in the fluency conversation with a blinkered focus on accuracy & automaticity. These are crucial elements but if prosody isn't a focus, then too many chn end up as expert decoders, not real readers. drive.google.com/file/d/1GoD…
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In all honesty - I have no words. Not. A. Single. Word.
In all my years. Never have I seen such insensitivity. @Ofstednews I would welcome a meeting to discuss this.
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The 'behaviour crisis' I too have seen a post COVID deterioration in behaviour in schools (particularly secondary). My thoughts and some strategies/mindsets I have found useful... *Trigger warning, ref to suicide.
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🌟Competition time🌟 To celebrate my book being 1 month old, I have 2 copies of You Got This!: amzn.eu/d/4PQzTTW up for grabs-1 for you & 1 for a friend. Simply 🌟Like 🌟Retweet 🌟& tag a friend in the comments to nominate them for a copy! Closes 9pm 20.2.23 UK & Irl only
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Our next session is on Thursday 6th October @ 3:45pm and we’ll be sharing top tips for managing workload. You can even bring your marking! Book FREE TICKETS @ beesensmitheducation.com @MrTs_NQTs @ECT_Induction @ECTmentor #ect #ect22 #edutwitter #teachertwitter
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30 Sep 2022
Are you a primary or secondary ECT of RE, or a secondary teacher who is new to the teaching of RE? - REGISTER NOW FREE tinyurl.com/3ek983y9 @TeamRE_UK @TeachSchCouncil @areiac @nasacre @reonline_tweets @EarlyCareerTchr @ECTmentor @TheECTnetwork #RE #TeamRE #ECT #RS #TeachRE
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How exciting! This school really supports ECTs & ITT students. Website is a real treat too!
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This!
I only hope one day that children I’ve taught would say this about me. Why else are we doing this job, if not for them? 🖤✨
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hello #edutwitter ! Year 4 are learning about the importance of the content of tweets and I want them to see how far a tweet can travel! can you please RT and reply where you’re teaching! Thank you! @MrTs_NQTs @ECTmentor #edutwitter #ECT #primaryteaching
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17 Nov 2021
Can’t wait to see the amazing writing our reception class will be doing on #theproudestblue @IbtihajMuhammad 💪🏻📚 @Miss__Horrocks @katyreb1
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16 Nov 2021
Does anyone have any experience teaching a literacy unit through a graphic novel? Any tips would be appreciated! Thanks. @MrTs_NQTs
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16 Nov 2021
Going to be starting supply teaching soon in Secondary schools local to me👩🏼‍🏫 any tips for an ECT?🥲 @MrTs_NQTs #supplyteaching #secondaryteacher #ECT #edutwitter
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*Daily Tip* Utilise a puppet in maths! When planning a lesson take time to consider the most common misconceptions children might make. Using a character or puppet can be a great way of demonstrating a misconception and addressing it without singling children out #Mathsweek2021
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Replying to @missmarshall27
Is this for Ofsted or a subject review? As an individual you shouldn't be being 'deep dived' that is not what the process is designed for. Revisit the feedback from previous obs and show that you are implementing their advice. Don't do a wow lesson, just teach what you are due to
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Please retweet. Do not put off that doctors appointment as a teacher because you are busy. You are far more important! Any concerns call your doctors! I have a little journey ahead of me and wish I hadn’t put things off!
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Replying to @MrTs_NQTs
@MrTs_NQTs Do we all have the same ECT workload? I have: 1hr per wk online learning with notes etc., 1hr with mentor split btwn lesson obs, feedback & coaching, 3 x 1.5hr face-to-face mtg with other ECTs per half term. I am with Teach First.
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My school is clearly preparing for OFSTED atm and I'm finding it hard to know what the expectation of me, as an ECT, will be? I understand what it means roughly for the school but can't find any advice specifically for ECTs. @MrTs_NQTs #edutwitter @MissJGM
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