Assistant Headteacher & Director of ITT at @ReachFeltham & @ReachTeachTrain

Joined February 2015
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Ryan Holmes retweeted
The Easter holidays are here, so I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away. Just **retweet** this tweet to have a chance to win. The winner will be selected 19th April.
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Love seeing our trainees and alumni together in this video 🤩 Know someone who’d make a great teacher? Put them in touch with us!
Want to get into teaching? Join our fantastic teacher training in west London, learning from experts in small cohorts with fantastic support, where we have fun every day. What are you waiting for? Deadline soon, apply now: reachteachertraining.com/app… #teachatreach #makeadifference
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Want to get into teaching? Join our fantastic teacher training in west London, learning from experts in small cohorts with fantastic support, where we have fun every day. What are you waiting for? Deadline soon, apply now: reachteachertraining.com/app… #teachatreach #makeadifference
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Ryan Holmes retweeted
If I've ever taken the time to reply to a request from you for advice on here - and you have read Primary Reading Simplified - please consider *retweeting* this tweet and giving the book a quick rating (or even a review) from where you bought it.
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Had the best time presenting @researchEDBrum about reading outside the classroom. Can’t wait for the rest of the day! #rEDBRUM
SO THRILLED THAT THE WONDERFUL @staff_lily1 HAS JOINED US TODAY TO TALK US THROUGH HOW TO GET PUPILS READING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM #rEDBRUM
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At @Reachhanworthpk we use lunchtimes to increase engagement with reading. Short thread on how we do this below. 🧵
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Great blog by @DrSamSims: "Why do teachers in some schools keep getting better for longer?" Sam references the exceptional work of @ArkSoaneAcademy and @reachfeltham. blogs.ucl.ac.uk/cepeo/2025/0…

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Ryan Holmes retweeted
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If you want to know what great, no, EXCELLENT teaching looks like, look no further than the Great Teaching Unpacked documentary (link in 2nd post šŸ‘‡) If you want to start making big shifts in instruction through a whole school approach, DM and let’s talk about @Steplab_co
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Ryan Holmes retweeted
18 Feb 2025
COMPETITION: Re-post šŸ” widely and enter your name in a drawing for the chance to win one of these two SIGNED books! I will announce the winners next week!
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If you're considering moving schools, consider us. We have some great roles available at the moment - including Director of English and Science Teacher. Deadline 24/2/25. Click link in profile for latest jobs. Our Co-headteacher Tilly Browne on why you should #teachatReach
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Some super exciting roles available to join our team next year. Could not agree more with @Tillybrownie here. One of the best things about being at @reachschoolsuk is the amazing colleagues. I’ve never experienced anything like it 🤩 Message for a chat and apply by 24.2.26.
If you're considering moving schools, consider us. We have some great roles available at the moment - including Director of English and Science Teacher. Deadline 24/2/25. Click link in profile for latest jobs. Our Co-headteacher Tilly Browne on why you should #teachatReach
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Ryan Holmes retweeted
If you're considering moving schools, consider us. We have some great roles available at the moment - including Director of English and Science Teacher. Deadline 24/2/25. Click link in profile for latest jobs. Our Co-headteacher Tilly Browne on why you should #teachatReach
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Ryan Holmes retweeted
These are all the reasons I joined Reach as a Head of Year, 10 years ago. They are as true for me today as they were then. Would love to chat to anyone who would like to hear more!
If you're considering moving schools, consider us. We have some great roles available at the moment - including Director of English and Science Teacher. Deadline 24/2/25. Click link in profile for latest jobs. Our Co-headteacher Tilly Browne on why you should #teachatReach
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Ryan Holmes retweeted
It's half term, which means I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away. Simply *retweet* this tweet for your chance to win. I will choose a winner at random this Saturday (22nd February).
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Ryan Holmes retweeted
Actually the strongest link between school and prison according to the data is not exclusion. It’s illiteracy. So synthetic phonics, explicit vocabulary instruction and guided reading might be a better intervention line…
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Ryan Holmes retweeted
Halfway point in our founding year with our wonderful founding cohorts & families. Such a privilege to open a school with them & our incredible founding team. There’s a chance to join us as a science teacher for the next stage of our founding journey. reachacademyhanworthpark.com…
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Ryan Holmes retweeted
Reach has some of the best PD that I've ever seen - as well as an incredible staff and student culture. If I had my time again I would absolutely go and work for @Tillybrownie . Roles below:
Do contact me if you would like to chat about the roles available! It’s a really exciting time to be joining our wonderful team.
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This is an INCREDIBLE opportunity to join our super talented founding team as a science teacher. A school where our children adore science. Participation is incredible & behaviour exemplary. This is a chance to grow a career whilst building a school. reachacademyhanworthpark.com…
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Ryan Holmes retweeted
We have some fantastic roles available for September starts at both of our primary schools (link in bio). Watch the recent StepLab video (episode 4) with Tilly and Eve to see how we support and develop our primary teachers steplab.co/watch. We'd love to hear from you…
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Enjoying my collection of edu-mugs this afternoon @TeacherTapp @ReachTeachTrain @Steplab_co
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