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10 Mar 2024
Very happy to run the CPC half marathon, today! Six years since I’ve ran the half, persuaded by my BSN colleagues and one of my sons, Nathan ( his turn next, in May). Broke the 2 hour barrier with a pb!
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24 Feb 2024
Very interesting… explicit vocabulary teaching across the curriculum cultivates high expectations. Helps to build connections. Love to see consistent use of taught, new language in written outcomes.
24 Feb 2024
*** 'Three Pillars of Vocabulary Teaching' ***
1. Explicit vocabulary teaching
2. Incidental vocabulary learning
3. Cultivating ‘word consciousness’
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28 Jan 2024
So proud of @Malinikopparthy what a star ⭐️ Extended assignment linked to research and learning complete. I could not stop reading. Worthy of publication! The iPGCE continues. So happy to be your mentor. @tes @GillHanock #lifelonglearner
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10 Dec 2023
Always like a running challenge! Fourth time at Rotterdam Bruggenloop 15KM run. Each year a little bit faster and stronger than the previous time #pb 🎉🏅
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2 Dec 2023
Have been eagerly awaiting my copy of this book. Author is my best friend from the other side of the world. Bursting with pride to read it and imagine by surprise when I opened it.. blown away! Just wow 🤩 @SParks_Writing_
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10 Oct 2023
The importance of routines in the classroom ; freeing up cognitive capacity so students can focus on learning.
10 Oct 2023
‘Supporting wellbeing in the classroom involves establishing predictable routines. This isn't just a behaviour strategy; it lays the foundation for trust and safety in the pupil-teacher relationship,’ explains @kirstcolquhoun
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7 Oct 2023
Highlights the multiple facets to teaching process : retrieval, direct teach, guided practice, independent practice, feedback. High expectations of ourselves as teachers is key.
7 Oct 2023
Responsive Teaching in action: An idealised sequence. teacherhead.com/2022/09/21/r…
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23 Sep 2023
*** ‘10 Things to Know about Teaching & Learning’ ***
Ten things to know, from the importance of background knowledge to self-regulation… with 30 helpful links!
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17 Sep 2023
So interesting… practising one sentence brilliantly rather than shoehorning different language techniques as ‘add-ons’
17 Sep 2023
'Crafting Great Sentences'
For pupils, practising one sentence brilliantly may be worth a hundred sentences written in haste. You can focus on:
- Sentence combining
- Sentence shrinking
- Sentence expanding
- Sentence signposting
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16 Aug 2023
Love this!
16 Aug 2023
The @Lionesses have done it. World Cup finalists 🏴 ⚽️
The @WelshGuardsBand played a rousing rendition of Sweet Caroline at today’s Changing of the Guard outside Buckingham Palace 🎵
Good times never seemed so good ❤️
#Lionesses #FIFAWWC #AUSENG
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10 Aug 2023
So important during a busy classroom day to set time aside to read aloud. Going to be my priority this coming year.
9 Aug 2023
Written language contains far more vocabulary words than oral language. In fact most of the words that comprise a student’s reading vocabulary will appear in their lives only in written texts...
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12 Jul 2023
We struggled with this, too. Using the scaffold of Colourful Semantics helps with ideas and sentence structure leading to significant improvements in flow and stamina, together with enthusiasm and confidence. Particularly effective with EAL children in an international setting.
12 Jul 2023
'The Struggle with Writing Stamina'
What is writing stamina anyway, and how do we solve this common issue? It is a lack of ideas, a handwriting issue, a lack of planning, or a tricky combination?
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22 Jun 2023
#JSVYear3 publishing leaflets in English. Creating top tips for the Year 2 children to help them prepare for Year 3. ✍️
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25 Jun 2023
Interesting. Have noticed, during a recent unit for Year 3, creating leaflets for Year 2 students, students revising writing when publishing. As they know the content so well AND they are going to share them with the students, revising is a natural process.
25 Jun 2023
*** NEW POST ***
‘Revising writing and why it matters’
“A key reason why pupils may neglect revising their writing is that they are overwhelmed by the sheer mass of moves required to improve on their initial writing efforts.”
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18 Jun 2023
Such a talent. First live concert I ever went to, Wham! Club Fantastic ‘83 Tour.
17 Jun 2023
Whoever thought of tonight schedule’s on bbc2 putting George Michael night on BBC Two is an absolute legend! @GeorgeMOfficial 👏🎤
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10 Jun 2023
*** ‘Getting reading fluency right’ ***
“Listening to good reading fluency roles models is necessary but it is insufficient to see pupils develop their fluency. It is crucial that pupils themselves practise reading aloud.”
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1 Jun 2023
Good reminder to look for the positives in every day. Always be kind…
1 Jun 2023
Joyful June - Day 1: Decide to look for what’s good every day this month actionforhappiness.org/joyfu… #JoyfulJune
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1 Jun 2023
Just chatted with @robbeckettcomic for a feature in his @BBCRadio2 show. Tune in this Sunday to find out what my favourite song is. Any guesses… 1982, classic song with over 1 billion streams..?
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31 May 2023
Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day ⛅️
Join us for Joyful June for daily actions to help you find and share the little joys in life actionforhappiness.org/joyfu… #JoyfulJune
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