Kate Abbott

Attended a truly inspiring, moving and motivating training event with @Lads_Like_Us this morning. Danny and Mike had me captivated and I've had an afternoon of reflecting and sharing with colleagues. Thank you for sharing your stories. #traumainformed #askwhy

What are we teaching our babies during the @first1001days. Early childhood trauma can change the blue balloons to red, leading to greater life adversity @Gemdocherty @DrKateAbbott @LisaMarsland3 #IMHAW2022

@KarenJBateson @Oxpip @suzannezeedyk did a brilliant thread about the safe experience of anxiety in peekaboo which I thought was fascinating twitter.com/suzannezeedyk/…

💡 I’ve just learned @oxpip that childhood play serves a *survival* function in all mammals, thought to be because play allows children to experience stress in a safe way & therefore build resilience & be better equipped. Direct link right there between play & mental health. 💡

@BenMacCam So sad and sorry to hear about this. Ben was so warm, funny and kind. You are in my thoughts.

This is Ben’s step-dad, Brian Barron. It is with the heaviest, broken heart that I am so sorry to share the sad news that Ben passed away suddenly on the morning of Tuesday 2nd of November.     Continued..

'Probably the most important time in your life is the one you cannot remember’ (Balbernie 2008). @first1001days #IMHAW21

Infant Mental Health is simply the start of where our mental health begins. It is vital that infant mental health is looked after during the @first1001days Infants develop good mental health when they have strong bonds & secure relationships with their parents/caregivers #IMHAW21

@YMrscolley Aww, they'll love this!! 😍

Year 3 have a great afternoon ready and waiting for them

Babies begin to understand words by hearing them over & over. You can help your baby to learn more words by commenting on what they are doing rather than asking them questions - keep it simple & say what you see! #KnowsleyEarlyCommuncation

Your baby will hear from around 15 weeks of pregnancy. This is a great time to begin to talk, sing or read to your baby. Babies recognise and are soothed by familiar voices; they move or go very still inside your belly when they are listening #KnowsleyEarlyCommuncation

2/3 Take a look at this video for some tips on how you can support your child’s language development: bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-peo… #KnowsleyEarlyCommunication

The Knowsley Early Years’ Service and North West Boroughs Healthcare are working in partnership to launch a five-day campaign around the importance of promoting early communication in the Early Years. We would love as many people as possible to get involved in the campaign.

@YMrscolley Happy Mother's day to you too! Thank you for making our children feel safe and valued, without which they wouldn't be ready to learn. Thank you for everything you do so well that isn't in the curriculum (and that too)! 💕

Happy mothers day to all the special ladies who love and support my 35 brilliant year 3's 🥰❤ amazing ladies doing an amazing job!

@YMrscolley after screwing up his first two attempts, Jonah finished his self-portrait. He looked at it and said "it looks like Matt Hancock!" 😂 🙈

@YMrscolley It definitely helps that the children have such good provision. Friends with children at other schools have been tearing their hair out with homeschooling from day 1. We are very lucky to have live lessons and so much of your time. Thank you!

2 weeks into lockdown and I am still being blown away with the quality of the work I receive each day from my class! It just keeps on getting better, they never let me or themselves down. Very, very proud teacher

@YMrscolley Merry Christmas!! Hope you. And your family have had a lovely day! 🎄 🎀 🎉 🎁

Happy Christmas everyone 🥳🎅🎁🎄🎁🎉🎅🎁🎄 hope you all have a fun filled day 😊 stay safe 🎁🎅🎉🥳🎄🎁

@YMrscolley Awww! 🥺😍

The funny bthing is we haven't been singing this. They were sat doing Christmas activities, someone starting singing it and before I knew it they had all joined in ❤ I had to record it 🎅❤😊

@YMrscolley Thank you for this week! A masterclass in patience from you! 🥴 Have a lovely weekend!

What a strange week! We didn't expect this when we went to school on Monday but oh my goodness, what stars the children have been in every online lesson. I really am such a proud teacher right now 👍👍👍💫💫 enjoy your weekend, see you all (vitually) on Monday

@YMrscolley Thank you! Thank you for taking such good care of them all too, can't be easy. Hope you have a good break! 🙂

So, half term 1 has come to an end! Have a happy and safe break and I will see you all on 2nd November 😀😃👍

@Y2Mrsa Thank you for all your hard work and for helping us keep the little people engaged and motivated. I've learned a few things too! Hope you have a well-earned break over summer! 🙂

So that's it! Thank you to my Year 2 class of 19-20. I will never forget you!!!! Have a lovely summer and good luck for Year 3. 👍🌈☀️🏖️

@ChristiansenLiv Topsy and Tim's parents!

My most hated fictional character? Peppa Pigs dad. By a country mile.