Kate Stretch

I’ve been overwhelmed with support requests over the holidays and I’m so excited to be working with so many schools already! If you feel you would benefit from my services, or want to request a brochure or book a discovery call, just get in touch 🥰 katestretch.com

So… a little life update I haven’t shared here yet! I’m officially working independently as a curriculum, teaching & learning consultant. It’s my mission to provide professional learning that just makes sense! Bespoke, practical, purposeful and impactful. 🌟

eteach.com/job/teacher-14… @CwrtRawlinprim

HISTORIC 🖤🤍 #wedontdoquiet

LEWIS HAMILTON TAKES #F1SPRINT POLE 🤩 Wow! #F1 #ChineseGP

@KateJones_teach @C_Hendrick @EvidenceInEdu Thanks so much for this, Kate! I’ve been doing lots of work recently on noticing and creating new habits in the classroom to help teachers implement PL effectively. This is such a great article - I really like the focus on reframing as healthy habits!

My latest blog post for @EvidenceInEdu is based on my classroom reflections, focusing on swapping ineffective habits in the classroom for more effective, efficient & healthier options! evidencebased.education/healthy-habits…

“As subject experts, we can develop ​“expert blindness” which limits our understanding of how a novice responds to the reading and writing demands in our subjects.” Chloe Butlin shows how think alouds can boost pupils’ learning across the curriculum. ow.ly/KVVe50U7LvV

@jonnyjohnno @greg_ashman The best formative assessment processes often leave no written evidence; just a smarter decision by the teacher about what to do next...

@mrsbgteach @StCyresSchool Wahooo! You go Beth!! Absolutely incredible and well deserved 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I’m thrilled to have received this today - glad all the late nights on the portfolio and everything else paid off! Can’t wait to put my status into practice advising schools and taking my experience back to my school in the Spring @stcyresschool #adviser #aoea #literacy #pedagogy

@paul_tyack Thanks, Paul!. Your point is really great - how do they, as schools, ensure accountability (internal and external) doesn’t strip away the learner curiosity and adaptability they are trying to gain?

@KateStretch_Edu Hey Kate. I've seen versions of a cycle of inquiry are being used in a number of schools, giving a structure for guided inquiries. Seems more teachers finding it harder to adopt a general inquiry 'stance' to pedagogy with accountability & efficiency at forefront...?

Are you using an enquiry based approach to teaching your ‘topics’ in your school? If so, are there any particular models or approaches that you have found successful? #cfw #enquirybasedlearning

I love F1 Sundays, especially when they’re filled with dramatic sessions like today, where Max Verstappen is out in Q2 with a 5 place grid penalty on top 🙌🏽👀 #F1

Thank you to all of the incredible schools I’ve worked with this half term 🌟 It’s been an absolutely pleasure! Have the best half term everyone - you deserve it!

@Al3xPugsley Congratulations Alex! Glad to hear your first half term as HT has gone really well - well deserved 🌟 Have the best half term!

That’s the first half term as HT done! 💪🏻 Plenty of highs and lots of challenges. Happy and proud, and definitely need a break!! 🤪 Pretty grateful for this view from office window each day 👌🏻

Fantastic inset session delivered yesterday on the importance of sequencing learning to develop understanding. Deep conversations around planning for learning vs being activity driven i.e lots of nice things going on. Lots of lightbulb moments and puzzle pieces coming together💡

@susanarator Aww you’re so kind, Sue! 🥰🥰🥰 So grateful that you think so 😘

@KateStretch_Edu And you are so good at it!!!

Spending my weekend diving deeper into curriculum models for #CurriculumForWales, especially in primary. Over 5 years, I’ve combined my knowledge, personal research & school experience to design professional learning. Excited to keep sharing what works in real-world settings!

Came across this video on YouTube this evening (we always watch travelling videos on YouTube). So many schools are teaching about the Welsh migration to Patagonia. Would highly recommend! Solo in Argentina Desert Searching for Welsh Colony youtu.be/H9Z-m763gWc?si… via @YouTube