Mrs Merrie EYFS

Love this #leadershipmusings

2025 🥂🍾

My last day as a teacher, EYFS Lead and Art Lead @NewSilksAcademy. An emotional week, but I leave with fond memories from the last 16 years. Grateful for where I have been, very excited about where I am going. #NextChapter 🤍

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@RyhopeJuniors Wow! This is fantastic! What a great learning experience for the children! 🙌

We are so proud of our latest development at Ryhope Junior School! Cutting-edge 'immersive classroom' unveiled at Ryhope Junior School - Together for Children togetherforchildren.org.uk/article/33129/…

Early years is about children's development and care, as well as about their learning. The three aspects tend to be very closely intertwined and they are all important. This is part of why we don't have 'subjects' in the #EYFS and also why the prime areas are so fundamental.

If we don’t value those brilliant souls who inspire our kids in their early years then expanding hours won’t happen for anyone - the Tories refused to acknowledge how badly they have been treated. This government is honest about the scale of the challenge and the need to invest.

@FionaLeadbeater Yes. This. ❤️🙌

Arts education is not an add-on; it's at the heart of a well-rounded educational experience! It fosters belonging and purpose, helping students find their voice and identity. We can’t expect stunning exhibitions and performances without proper status in the curriculum.

Happy #WorldTeachersDay2024 to all of the 'difference makers'... be proud of the work you do and the difference you make. 🖤

@fidsta77 💚 💯 love this!

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A huge THANK YOU to the amazing teaching assistants @NewSilksAcademy Thank you for all you do!! ⭐️

Purposeful Provision and Schemas CPD with James Tunnell of NurseryNook today. Lots of EYFS colleagues came together at the beautiful Bowburn Hall Hotel to talk about and reflect upon provision in their settings! #EYFSCPD

A great read. I've been passionate about this for years! Early science @NewSilksAcademy is taught through "essential experiences" and our children thrive. 😊 All of those mentioned in the article are already included in our EYFS curriculum and more! #proud theguardian.com/education/arti…

NPQEYL results are in, and I passed!! ...already thinking about what is next for me 😊🤔 Thank you @TeachFirst @extoltrust for supporting my NPQML and NPQEYL journeys!

@PaulWat5 @BloomsburyEd @mrs_darl @LTeacher123 @MrsBezoari @Artsmarkaward @GomersalArt @Misterbodd @mrsmatthewman1 @MattiasInk @MissNCleveland @eenalol A great book! Kaytie is one of a team who work with the AccessArt core team to share their expertise and contribute to their fantastic curriculum/s. @accessart is certainly worth consideration if you want an Art offer that is 'rich, broad, balanced, diverse, and engaging' ☺️

Today I'm taking time to read up on Art to aid our curriculum on its journey. Katie Holdstock and @BloomsburyEd have published this vook that raises lots of valid questions about our offer. #ArtMatters

@MrsHeadteacher @AmandaWilson910

Fantastic turnout tonight at our Early Learners, Nursery, and Reception Meet the Teacher 24/25 event! Parents/carers and children came together, met teachers and staff, and explored the learning environments before children join us in September 🌟 #WeAreEarlyYears #WeAreExcited

🌱🥔 Earlier this year, nursery children @NewSilksAcademy planted potatoes. The children have cared for the plants and observed changes over time. Today, they dug up the plants and were happy to see that with hard work, care, and patience potatoes will grow! 🌱🥔 #WeAreGrowing