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Today we led a CPD session - MHW. Invited collegues to consider how they refill their cup, couldn't resist an orbee demo either! Here's a little of how I refill my cup. We must have love for ourselves to be our best 4 others. Can't wait to see their/your sharing! @Actionjackson

@behaviour_steve @rickyegan_ IMO/experience it's either because its A) not understood properly or B) argued from a fixed mindset perspective. Not officially researched but from experience - teaching all YP using a trauma based approach and as if they may all have ASD = consistent good behaviour.

@rickyegan_ Some commentators accuse schools of treating all behaviour as if it results from trauma. That would be mad. Good relational practice emphasises the teaching of behaviour, adult modelling, routines and rational consequences. None of this invalidates trauma informed practice.

@PhilBeadle Ahhh like others I'm very excited to read this! I wonder if you'll be spoken about in those government meetings where they add you to that weird list and try to bury anything you might say or do, or that may reach a mass beyond a hundred people? That would be a proper honour! 😉

So, my book, Pedagogy of the Oppressor, was turned down by a fourth publisher today, and it looks like it's either self publishing or being published by the radical left press. It transpires standing up to educational totalitarianism is not as easy as one might have imagined.

@DeputyGrocott Kindness, consistency, Social/Ed. games, celebration of steps not just outcomes, fresh starts, restorative conversations, invites to lunch-trips-other classes, secure and celebrate achievements before stretching, certificates and whole school recognition, laughter, calls home.

Right Edutwitter, I’ve had a few DMs asking for help with behaviour now we’re in week 4. Let’s put our heads together to help. What are the things that have worked best for you with classes that are challenging (disruptive, falling out with each other, etc etc).

Whilst deregulated and upon realising that we won't reject them, instead simply repeat/facilitate existing expectations and boundries - "I'm getting f***ing sick of this. Why the f*** are you so f***ing kind to me?"🤣❤ #PowerOfKindness #WhenTheAdultsChange #EducationMatters

@DeputyGrocott Ooooooohhhhh, I don't know whether to thank you or curse you for the rabbit hole I'm about to jump down... 😂 Thank, it's deffos thank, but not sure my partner will agree 🤔 #teaching #rabbitholes #sharingpowersfutures

I’ve banged on a few times about the teachmate ai website but it just does so much great stuff. This evening I’ve written what will be my model text for the children tomorrow and I’ve just pasted it into one of the tools on there and it’s generated reading questions based on it.

Pedagogy of/and place; essential when considering curiosity as a factor (sensory/cognitive) in the context of intrinsic motivation How do you set up and use your classroom environment to facilitate curiosity & storytelling? #edchat #botheredness #learning #education #motivation

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Weekend kicking off well, a swim in the sea this evening followed by an afternoon drumming tomorrow, soaking up the last of the summer sun and re-filling my cup after an emotional and busy, but exciting and productive week! #letsgo #whirlwind #goteam #balance #reflectandunwind

@Dennis_Hall59 Just got home from an evening swim in the sea - so still and warm!

Sat outside in shorts and t-shirt at 9pm, glass of wine in hand, staring at a glowing fire pit and hoping this isn’t the last one of the year. Such a pleasant evening.

So sad that 18 years after I was PEx, the obvious is still not yet blindingly obvious or supported #Don'texcludeme #bbc2 ☹ A reminder that our own org. culture embued with kindness and PBS, is Vspecial! #breakingthecycle #trauma #relationalpractioner #kindness #curiosity #roots

@MrHtheteacher The poetry by heart website will send you weekly poems with various ideas of lesson plans to go along with them. We had great fun being musical and learning literary and musical knowledge at the same time. It's free to sign up.

Before I put one together, does anyone have a song of the week PowerPoint suitable for primary? I want a really eclectic mix of musicians who kicked off or cemented genres and changed the scene

Love the simplicity of many points made here, useful and encouraging reminder that what isn't always easy for some to accept is still the right way towards success of the goals and bigger picture 👍

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@_MissieBee 🤣

Today a wasp came into the class AND ALL THE CHILDREN STAYED IN THEIR SEATS Someone said “just stay calm and ignore it” It flew in again AND THEY ALL STAYED CALM AND IGNORED IT Am I living in a simulation?

So many happy faces! Fave comment of the day came from a YP who has struggled to attend in previous years 'Miss Miss Miss! Guess what, I wasn't worried about coming to school today, I was actually so excited that I got my adults to wake me up at 7.30am!' #edchat #teaching #SEMH

@NorburyJames because some days, a beautiful picture and a wise word or two is is as big as a hug.

Rulebooks tell people what to do. Frameworks guide people on how to act. Rulebooks insist on discipline. Frameworks allow for creativity.

Hits you right in the feels when you bump into a parent and they tell you that this is the first time in 7 years they've had a worry free relaxed holiday and that their whole household has benefited as result of the care and hard work of you and your colleagues with their YP ❤

@DeputyGrocott #3for33 Technically a working day for us today (and tomorrow!) But, here are some other extended family members - p.s. the dragon has come home with me today for his very own summer break.

It’s day 3 of #3for33 where for 33 days of the holiday you can share 3 of your top pics of the day that sum it up!