Nicki Deane

Good luck to everyone facing KS2 assessments this week. May your children be calm and focused and the papers fair!

▶️ YouTube is hugely popular with young people, but features like Shorts and recommendations can expose them to inappropriate content and online risks. Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide explains more and shares practical tips. Download: vist.ly/4zbs6

📱 App stores offer millions of apps, but not all are safe for children. From malware and copycat apps to in-app purchases and inappropriate content, risks can be easy to miss. Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide explains more. Download: vist.ly/4xny4

📱 Instagram is hugely popular with young people, but features like livestreaming, messaging and endless feeds can bring risks. Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide explains the dangers and shares practical safety tips. Download: vist.ly/4wvin

This weeks #WakeUpWednesday guide explores why belonging matters and how small, everyday interactions can make a meaningful difference in helping children feel accepted and included. Download here: vist.ly/4r522

Roblox is massive with kids 🎮, but open chats and user‑made worlds can bring hidden risks ⚠️. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide shows parents how to keep young players safer and more supported 💛. Download your FREE copy here >> vist.ly/4nkg5

“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present.” ― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh Stop and enjoy the present.

@Headteacherchat Be yourself. Remember why you’re there and what drives you and hold that in your mind when making those difficult decisions.

Anon post: Hi everyone, I’m starting as an acting headteacher tomorrow. If you’ve stepped into an acting head role before, what would you say is most important to focus on in the first few weeks? Practical priorities, quick wins, and any “wish I’d known” advice would be really appreciated. Thank you!

Honoured to be part of the primary panel at the @theASE conference today, sharing @DeLacyPrimary’s outstanding science curriculum: overcoming barriers for pupils, personalisation and teaching vocabulary.

@XpatEducator That would be great, yes please!

🎁 Just published: Free Christmas Gift! ⚗️ DistillED Playbook → 30 page, printable A4 booklet → 6 high-impact teaching strategies → Strategy checklists → QR codes to planning resources → Built from the most-read DistillED posts this year. If you want a copy, comment below and I’ll DM you the PDF. ⏰ Free until Boxing Day.

🎁 #EduAdvent Day 20! Today’s prize is all about creativity, play and performance 🎪✨ Win a Splats circus skills kit — perfect for PE, enrichment clubs or just bringing a bit of joy and coordination practice into the school day! To enter: ✅ Like 🔁 Repost

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🎁 #EduAdvent Day 18! Today’s prize is packed with practical classroom inspiration ✏️✨ Win 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Differentiation by @RachelOrr — full of simple, effective ways to support every learner. To enter: ✅ Like 🔁 Repost

A great team to be a part of! Take a look…

@Headteacherchat Constantly. I fear for what *does* meet their threshold!!

Is your school having an issue with vulnerable children ‘not meeting the threshold’ for outside agency support?

🎁 #EduAdvent Day 16! Today’s prize is a brilliant read for strengthening literacy across the curriculum 📘 Win Disciplinary Literacy in Primary Schools by @ShareenAdvice,packed with practical guidance for reading, writing and speaking in every subject. To enter: ✅Like 🔁Repost

I’ve been a bit AWOL recently… the curse of being busy! Today, I had the pleasure of enjoying a day of being with the children, singing Christmas songs and listening to Christmas readings. As I stood at the back of church listening, I felt so proud. This is my school!

DAY 14 of EduAdvent! Today’s prize bundle is a brilliant one… 🍫 A box of Hotel Chocolat chocolates 🤖 A Cody plush – the Purple Mash mascot 📚 A selection of children’s books from Purple Mash Publishing Thank you @2SimpleSoftware for donating 👉 To enter: ❤️ Like 🔁 Repost

Toy scalping & online fakes aren’t just frustrating—they can harm children financially & emotionally. This #WakeUpWednesday guide explains how bots & scams work, and how parents can help young people stay safe. Download your FREE copy here >> vist.ly/4hxpk