Headteacher at a Bradford School in Allerton. Love working in #Bradford #Yorkshire love all things #LFC #indiemusic #picturebooks #curriculum & #community
Joined August 2012
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23 Nov 2019
I was quite overwhelmed by the wonderful surprise the staff @church_prim gave me yesterday- thank you so much, I feel lucky & humbled to work with such amazing staff & children in a great #community #allerton #wellbeing Thank you😄 #proudheadteacher
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Jun 14
What does belonging mean for schools? Been thinking about this a lot in relation to learning and this from @jon_hutchinson_ is the best thing I’ve read on the topic.
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May 28
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While I recognise the value of sporting competition as a former dedicated inclusive PE enthusiast, I am eagerly awaiting the day in which schools can access 💴 and HQ support to co-design PA provision for targeted pupils based on their circumstances/lived experiences 🙏🏻
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May 28
🧵 4. In a 15 year teaching career the School Games programme was always a challenge… capacity/cost/curriculum - made it impossible to ensure all pupils had equal access to the opportunities being offered (which were largely traditional and often pathways)
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May 28
🧵 3. Increasing access/ & the improving the experience for pupils in PE and SS is crucial… increasing positive early experiences of a broad range of opportunities to be physically active is just as crucial… if we want children to find meaning, value and enjoyment in PE, SS, PA
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May 28
🧵 2. Perhaps practitioners with expertise in;
▪️Outdoor learning
▪️Play
▪️Active Travel
▪️Physically Active Learning
could be commissioned by national partners to develop an approach to #WSPA creating #PositiveExperiences for pupils while building capability/capacity in schools
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May 28
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I would be interested to know what ‘national sporting expertise’ looks like… and if this is an appropriate strategy for increasing activity levels of CYP who aren’t meeting the daily recommendations.
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May 25
'The over-explaining trap'
The tricky balancing act of teacher talk...
"Explicit instruction is necessary, but the most effective explanations act as a springboard to launch students quickly into guided, and then independent, practice"
edutopia.org/article/how-avo…
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Chris Tolson retweeted
Apr 7
How do you incorporate 'wider learning' into your PE lessons? So the cognitive/social development etc?
Do you purposefully integrate it and have it as a learning intention/outcome, or are you of the impression it happend naturally through activities that are planned for?
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Apr 2
Ok primary school teachers...
If/when you teach PE, and if you follow a scheme:
- how soon before the lesson do you look at the lesson?
- do you need/have anything with you in the lesson, such as the plan to support you?
#edutwitter
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Come and join our school! We are looking for an amazing, caring and nurturing EYFS/KS1 teacher to come and join our team in September. mynewterm.com/jobs/150969/ED…
@WeAreBDAT #EYFS
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9 Dec 2025
Another case of creating nothing and conceding nothing tonight. Low event games. This is what back to basics looks like.
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13 Dec 2025
This is just what I needed to read - everything resonates! Thank you for an excellent blog @Strickomaster
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16 Nov 2025
We are raising funds to support my amazing sister Amy @amyartworksedu Please read more about her journey over the past two years and consider donating to help her focus on healing. Every bit counts. Thank you! gofund.me/31fc4c1c8
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14 Nov 2025
I wrote this for me - to try and help find the balance that is very challenging right now. Please share this with any leader that may need to read it right now. passmorespedagogy.wordpress.…
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6 Nov 2025
What a week! @accomplish_mat From mining artwork @TownvilleIS to a busy art day @StanleyGrovePri - well done year 3 team for these stunning drawings inspired by Amiria Gale.
I can’t wait to meet the team @AuckleySchool tomorrow and get started!! 🤩
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31 Oct 2025
Try orienteering at Lister Park on 8th Nov!
This beginner-friendly taster session is just £1 with a team on hand to help.
Get active, challenge yourself, and discover a new activity right on your doorstep.
For more info 👉bit.ly/4ndSpvh
#ActiveBradford
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Chris Tolson retweeted
13 Oct 2025
Just to reiterate a few key messages about addressing disadvantage, following a discussion with @CathyPotter24
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11 Oct 2025
We are open this morning for prospective parents and pupils who require a school place for Reception in September 2026.
Please share with friends and families - we look forward to welcoming you for a visit to our amazing school this morning!
Lady Royd Primary School
BD9 6RB
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