Jo Witham

@HalilMrT4Real I have been acting head, back to class teacher and back up to head again in the same school. Sometimes it’s good to step back for a while.

"where should I be after "x" years of teaching?" My answer: There is no expected place you "should" be in your career! You'll know when it's time... don't do things for you and loved ones based on what others tell you you "should" be doing! Being happy/content/needed/safe/fulfilled........is really important!

@OneAboutSue @little_mavis Supervising hand washing was bad enough during COVID, can’t imagine the time this would take!

@little_mavis Not something I’ve been aware of in 20+ years’ teaching and 11 years’ parenting.

@JesseandGiz15 @HelenMu16142993 Our cat was like this the other day because husband had cleaned the cat flap and it didn’t smell of her any more so she wouldn’t use it.

@HelenMu16142993 I’ve been and checked his shelter all seems ok , nothing seems different and our other stray has his own shelter in the garage. I’ve put another brand new self heating blanket in there along with his own other blanket ?

Any ideas anyone . This is our stray Arthur who since 11am has been meowing like this , sitting outside the window or front door but won’t come in . He’s eating well . He usually lounges all day in his shelter. we’ve had a very intense day with him but not sure what’s up ?

The school reports are in – and they’re not good - The Guardian apple.news/AdgVvaZx_RQatm…

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Musings on #retirement Eating healthier Lower blood pressure Sleeping through the night Going out more Spending more time with OH Not cramming everything in to the weekend Not talking ‘shop’ all the time Drinking less …… and completing couch to 5k #livingmybestlife

Just in case.

@YouTeachPaul @Edmund_B_W I remember feeling relief at 2pm on a Wednesday when I hadn’t had ‘the call’ so would not be inspected that week- anxiety started again on Sunday. This was for a whole year and I know my replacement feels the same as the school is still waiting.

Ruth Perry Inquest Day One The first day of witness evidence has produced some devastating testimony. I will do my best to give you a sense of the day. Apologies for the length of this thread. There is a lot to get through and honestly, too much for this platform…

@peterjamesuk I love DCI Cross

Spending Sunday with a good book? Sometimes you need a break from your own words. Share with me what’s on your reading list tonight! #SundayReads

@HalilMrT4Real Just completed wk8 run 2 on C25k. Then lunch with family (after a nice hot shower - it was cold out there!)

Good morning you lovely lot! It's #EduSundayFunday..not just for edu peeps all are welcome... 🫂 This is the place for sharing what we are all doing today for us!.... Still holding on to our weekend! ☺️ Times recently have been rocky and turbulent (both for me personally and for the profession) which is why it's so important in keeping ourselves centered and grounded! 💪🏽 What will you be doing for you today?🫵🏽 Me: 1) short run 🏃🏽‍♂️ (🥶) #StopNegotiatingWithYourself 2) Turkish coffee ☕👀 3) drive around aimlessly in my new car 🤣🚙 4) watch a film/takeaway You? ♥️ 🔁

@Wonder_Bookshop I can definitely recommend using Wonderland for school. I gave them my total amount and asked them to choose the books. They did a fabulous job and saved us hours in research. Thanks you, the children loved them.

We also supply schools and this is a really interesting thread - thanks Storysmith! We'll also make recommendations and suggest alternatives, plus pass on freebie books occasionally when we can, as well as a discount. 💕

@OneAboutSue @Ofstednews They have no understanding of the pressure on teachers as subject leaders. Even in larger schools most staff have more than one subject or another vital area that they lead on.

Absolutely disgusted to read a recent @Ofstednews report on a #smallschool that failed to acknowledge the huge challenges in leadership, and subject leadership in particular, for a staff of just less than 2.0 FTE teachers.

@MrTeece_ Thanks Will. I must say that I am sleeping much better these days!

@jo_witham Crikey. Well I hope you are enjoying it and all the best for the next chapter.

My body still thinks I am a teacher - half term cold 🤧

@MrTeece_ I retired (very early) in the summer.

@jo_witham Are you not any more?

Come and Praise event. All your favourite school hymns and a school dinner. ⁦@RetirementTales⁩ not too far to come either. m.facebook.com/groups/2837728…

@revmaryhawes @RetirementTales Me too, a vital issue that if solved would free up lots of time. Put it all out in the hall and let the sniffing begin.

@ChrisCkfranks It is just the novelty of being on holiday while kids are at school! 😂 All good thanks xx

@jo_witham You have to let it go😂 I hope all’s good.😁

Just seen a school trip walking through Ghent. About 60 Y4 children with hi-vis vests but only 3 adults. Wonder what their risk assessment looks like. 😂

I said when I stopped working for MAT I would be more vocal about what is detrimental to education. I haven’t posted anything yet because I really haven’t got the words to comment on the current s**t show!