Beam Wellbeing

I have decided the time has come to close this account. Twitter is not a space that is good for my own mental health or others. I no longer want to be part of a conversation on this platform. I will continue to post on my Instagram account and very much hope to see you there

Lead @MESReading into the future! We’re seeking a visionary #Headteacher to drive excellence in an ambitious, high-performing school. Join us & shape the future of education. 🔗 Apply now: shorturl.at/Inz2d #TeamMET #EdLeadership #SchoolLeadership #Education

SENDCO feedback from a wonderful local #Rdguk school I am proud to have supported for a number of years now. Boost pupil wellbeing by adding my SEN services to your pastoral portfolio of early intervention at beamwellbeing.com/contact-me #caversham #rdg #berkshire

End of term feedback makes me giggle 😂 “I loved this – they were the second-best lessons in the school – the best is IT!”. Love the honesty 🫶 #rdguk #rdg #caversham #cavershamgossipgirls #sencotools #earlyintervention #drawingandtalking #readingberkshire #senco #schools

I finally watched the inspiring talk by @ElaineMcgreevy for @Autism_UoR . My head is buzzing with new ways to develop my approach to supporting the children I share time with. Always evolving. Learn about enabling communication here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=LwhoA9… #rdguk #sencotools

Tomorrow I hold my final transition support sessions at @HemdeanHouseSch . It has been a privilege to work with the school community and I wish all staff & pupils the very best for their next steps. 🌟 #caversham #rdg #berkshire #schoolpride #rdguk

@SpotifyUK my daughter's college isn't currently on the accredited list. Can you look into this please and make my music-loving teen very happy? It's Berkshire College of Agriculture. 🤞

@MsJoBillington I have distributed to the sencos I work with and at least one local school is popping it in their newsletter as a result. Got a family worker sending it to prospective families too. A brilliant opportunity. 😊

⭐️New study⭐️ I am looking for parents/carers of recently diagnosed autistic children to help me create a new neurodiversity-affirming parent support programme. More information here: research.reading.ac.uk/autism/researc…

@specialsciteach @naomicfisher Not until you have exhausted the academy complaints can you go to Ofsted and by then you hve been worn down to the bone and that's what they rely on.

@naomicfisher My understanding is that the complaint goes to the DfE. Or to Ofsted. It's ridiculous, and completely inequitable when maintained schools can still be challenged by the LA.

Maybe everyone else knew this already, but a parent has just told me that there is no way to challenge the policies of a multi-academy trust [MAT]. They are not accountable to the LA or anyone else. If a parent is concerned about excessive use of isolation or detention and the effect this is having on their child, then there is no one to complain to outside the trust. Is this really the case and if so, @UKLabour, @bphillipsonMP why is it not an immediate priority to change this?

@naomicfisher We went to a Level 3 complaint with my child's academy and in a meeting with us the Head said exactly that. Our buck stopped with a board of governors and their legal representative. We told the LA what the head said and they just said that was disappointing.

@EdPsychEd @DrBeckyMorgan @edpsyuk @DrJerricah @DECPOfficial @GillianKeegan @epreachout @DrTinarae Brilliant thank you.

Please share & RT @drbeckymorgan's insightful new blog about ways to support autistic girls to thrive in school. With such focus on #AttendanceCounts , understanding and advocating for a compassionate child-led approach has never been so important 1/2 #notaschoolskiver #twittereps

Really recommend these high quality monthly talks.

When is worry "mild"? When does mild worry become a bigger worry? When does worry become anxiety? When is it an anxiety disorder? When do the tears turn to tics? When does the tummy ache turn into self harm? It was three months for my daughter. Don't trivialise worry.

Great talk from @commaficionado -Sensory Comfort for Autistic People from Centre for Autism @UniofReading . Reminders to check in with sensory profiles and consider how we can make adjustments, reducing stress & the need to mask. #Caversham #sencotools #earlyintervention #rdguk

Thinking of all my committed colleagues and friends returning to Reading's schools tomorrow on this important first anniversary. #rememberingruth #shinealight #makechangehappen #earlyintervention #mentalhealthmatters #rdguk #caversham #readingberkshire #mfha #SupportEachOther

Starting 2024 with the words of one young person who completed Drawing & Talking sessions with me. Make room for opportunity & new beginnings. #cavershamschools #caversham #rdguk #rdg #earlyintervention #sensupport #senco #sendsupport @choose_caversham #readingberkshire

When your daughter bagsies her spot at the table with her favourite stocking gift! 🫶📖 @SarahMarieOB #favouritepresent #bestgiftever #christmastable #SoIAmAutistic #SoImAutistic #autistic #autisticgirls #autisticgirlsrule #christmasbook #christmasread #caversham @FourbearsBooks

@MsJoBillington @commaficionado Already booked and shared!

Please join us online at 7pm on 11th Jan for the first of our free monthly talks on the subject of autistic thriving. Delighted that our January speaker is @commaficionado who will be discussing the importance of sensory comfort. Book here: tinyurl.com/CfA-Wellbeing-…

Report writing is a go-go as are the Christmas nails! End of term keyboard tap tapping just got festive! #cavershamschool #cavershamschools #caversham #cavershamgossipgirls #cavershamberkshire #rdguk #rdg #choosecaversham #senco @choosecaversham #readinggossipgirls #rdguk

Find everything your child needs for Christmas at beamwellbeing.com/gift-guide As well as useful discounts & a Libby Scott book giveaway! #sensupport #senco #sencotools #sendsupport #cavershamheights #cavershamgossipgirls #autism #rdguk #readingberkshire #caversham #adhd #SendTips