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@GMB saw the segment on children going hungry in the summer. Absolutely shocking. Resolved to do more as a teacher responsible for FSM support.

@unleashing_me @marksandspencer What would the alternative be? Close fit, a bit closer, very close?

Shopping for kids uniform. I may be overly sensitive about this but the language for uniforms should not contribute to the existing mental health crisis young people are facing with body image. ‘Super-skinny’ ‘Skinny’ ‘Slim’, sorry @marksandspencer, it is not cool at all.

I've just had the call. I've refused entry. This is an interesting phone call. Doing this for everyone for our school staff everywhere! @Ofstednews @Headteacherchat #ShineOn #BurnBrighter

If we want our Autistic students to meet SMART goals, we need to set them up for success with SMART instruction. Smart instruction is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound.

@DhtPastoral I feel you! Plus train strikes.... 🙈

It's a good time to remember that the Chairman of the BBC is Richard Sharp, someone who's donated £400,000+ to the Conservatives and helped Boris Johnson with an £800,000 loan. Let's remember that when they talk about BBC "impartiality".

Really useful summary lpec.org.uk/?p=4652

We are being cooked , choked and taken to the cleaners . . . if we ever become anyone’s ancestors they will ask ‘what the hell were those mugs doing ? They stood by and let them burn the world’ . . . Shell reports highest profits in 115 years bbc.co.uk/news/uk-644891…

@frankietweetart Snag tights are great

When I worked in a PRU they used to call me Nora Batty because of my ill fitting tights 😅 #TeachersofTwitter help me out please, the problem continues. Spent the day walking around a school hoisting my tights up, not very professional 😅 Where do you find decent tights?

SUNAK DOESN'T CARE ABOUT YOUR CHILD Our state schools worry about going bankrupt Rows rage about free school meals Meanwhile, private schools (inc those of ministers) were given extra £157m Get angry, stay angry, they are destroying your children's future opendemocracy.net/en/dark-money-…

Schools in England will be given a share of a £500m pot to spend on energy upgrades to make their buildings more efficient, @educationgovuk has announced. The average primary school will get around £16,000, and the average secondary £42,000 tes.com/magazine/news/…

As we celebrate this Advent season and prepare for Christmas, we offer this St. Jude Prayer for Advent. - #advent #stjude #saintjude #celebrate #season #prepare #christmas #pray #prayer #Lord #Jesus #faithful #hope #joy #love #amen #catholic #StJudePrayForUs

'Now the whole school is reading.' Ofsted's research project on struggling readers in secondary schools: ow.ly/OYBM50LpmhS

Schools are being forced to ‘pick up the pieces’ over pupil safeguarding due to cuts to local authority social services funding, leading to a ‘rise in identification of needs’ among teachers and other staff, an expert has warned tes.com/magazine/news/…

Do not underestimate the impact on students of having staff that feel valued, supported and happy in school.

This is really really important.

Just to confirm updated pupil premium strategy statements should be published by 31 December. Blog to follow on updating three year plans. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl…

@Mr_Crome This is wonderful. Self awareness is key here - over coming ego and comprehending what genuine humility is would be beneficial as a start...

Psychological Safety is a popular term at the moment, but it's easy to misuse it. Here's how to avoid it becoming just another buzzword that gets lost in the wind...

@litfanatic She will bloody love it. X

My little one starts school next week. I'm having sleepless nights and I'm constantly teary. She'll be ok, right? Tell me is gets better 💔

Schools are now legally required to make free sanitary products available to those who need them in Scotland, after new legislation came into force today tes.com/magazine/news/…