Educator, mum, mountain biker & beginner paddle boarder. Passionate about Autism & Professional Learning. Views are own.
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Steph Mackenzie retweeted
20 Nov 2024
Assessment of pupils' progress should be underpinned by these 4 principles.
The most important of the four is the VALUE of your assessment. How is it having a positive impact on future learning? Contact us for professional learning support & resources enquiries@impact.wales
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Steph Mackenzie retweeted
Zones of regulation lesson really helped pupils to understand what support tools they can access to help regulate emotions while in class 🩵💚❤️💛
10 Nov 2024
🩵💛 Regulation strategies 💚❤️
P6P have been learning to regulate a range of emotions through a range of tools all classrooms have access to now.
Pupils also practiced breathing techniques and mindful colouring ✏️
@MissPringle_HPS
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Steph Mackenzie retweeted
9 Nov 2024
NEW - reading is not just about having a love of books, nor just being able to accurately lift words off the page. It's both.
The simple view of reading, first suggested by Gough & Tunmer (1986) is something all teachers should be aware of.
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Steph Mackenzie retweeted
6 Nov 2024
Parents in Edinburgh have launched a petition against proposed cuts to services for pupils with additional support needs. Read the full story 👇
scotsman.com/education/schoo…
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Steph Mackenzie retweeted
7 Nov 2024
⭐️DEANS COACH ACADEMY⭐️
👏Well done to the @deanschs pupils who have completed their first training session on Teambuilding.
👤Pupils took part in various activities which focused on using verbal & non verbal communication together with teamwork
⏭️🆙What makes a Good Coach📋
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Steph Mackenzie retweeted
6 Nov 2024
At Ogilvie we use transition songs with our young people. Here is the transition song we use at the start of an activity. Well done Mairi and Abi.
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2 Nov 2024
Great conversation starter sketchnote from @ImpactWales for Scottish education. Thank you 😊 ❤️ @EducationScot
2 Nov 2024
Did you know we also work with school in Scotland on Curriculum for Excellence?
Contact us for bespoke professional learning that has an impact on pupils' progress enquiries@impact.wales
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2 Nov 2024
A week late... my husband Roddy, looking very smart for @WestLoCollege Graduation in his role as College Ambassador ❤️
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Steph Mackenzie retweeted
27 Oct 2024
A massive conGRADulations to our students who graduated this weekend- we are proud of every single one of you. Wishing you all the best of luck for the future, wherever that may take you.❣️
Here’s to our Graduates of 2024! 🎓🥂
#WLCGrad24
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Steph Mackenzie retweeted
15 Sep 2024
ADAPTIVE TEACHING in Expressive Arts is
GOOD TEACHING in Expressive Arts
Anticipate. Assess. Adapt
Pitch high. ⬆️ Scaffold Up. ⬆️
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Steph Mackenzie retweeted
4 Sep 2024
Are you a practitioner in ELC or Primary with an interest in the HWB Curriculum? Please come along to our next National Network meeting on Wed 25th Sep at 4pm. We would love to work alongside you in developing this community of practice. eventbrite.co.uk/e/health-an…
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Steph Mackenzie retweeted
8 Sep 2024
School improvement is carried out by teachers, by people, so it is reliant on changing behaviour.
Take a look at what changing behaviour entails 👀⬇️
Contact us for research-informed professional learning for your school enquiries@impact.wales
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5 Sep 2024
Great book, Lion's Lie-in by Livingston author Steve Crook with @balbardie_books. Great to read with all children 👏 excellent illustrations ❤️ 💙 Dyslexia friendly font. Fab addition to a class library @LoveWestLothian
3 Jun 2024
New release, available now!
The excellent debut from Steve Crook.
A perfect read for the little animal lovers in your life.
🐘🦁🦏🦒🐊🐒🦓📚🎉.
#newbook #childrensbook #book #animals #balbardiebooks #reading
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Steph Mackenzie retweeted
8 Aug 2024
These new primary topic planners were designed by a former teacher for CfE.
Ideas to bring Learning for Sustainability into popular primary topics - Children's Rights, Anti-Racist Education, Diversity, Maths, Solar System, Toys, Climate more: buff.ly/3vibHL0
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Steph Mackenzie retweeted
16 Jul 2024
🗣️ #UNCRC is now law in Scotland!
This landmark day is an exciting step for us all to recognise and realise children’s rights in 🏴
Check out our new webpage: education.gov.scot/resource-…
And browse this helpful guidance to support with the next steps: gov.scot/binaries/content/do…
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Steph Mackenzie retweeted
15 Jul 2024
What does excellent teaching look like?
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Steph Mackenzie retweeted
📢 ScIL Recruitment is open! 📢
Don't miss your chance to apply for the Scottish Improvement Leader (ScIL) 2.0 Programme!
🗓 Closing Date: Friday 30th August 2024
For more details and the applicant pack, visit the QI Zone 👉 bit.ly/3VUxqTO
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Steph Mackenzie retweeted
11 Jul 2024
Are you thinking of going to college in August?
📢 We have limited spaces for courses to apply to.
To find out what subjects are available, visit 👉 west-lothian.ac.uk/news-even…
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