Julian Thomas

I need help! ... I need a total overhaul of our Computing Curriculum in a Special secondary school; autism & disengagement specialty. Where do I look for schemes and exam boards for year 3 to GCSE ?!? #computing #specialschools #sen #ictplanning

Anyone able to share an #assessment / #tracking #Spreadsheet? I'm refreshing the #ICT tracking at my new place and it needs a total rebuild! #secondaryschool #ks3 #send

@Headteacherchat I spotted on the timetable that another candidate didn't have the 2nd task scheduled, AND didn't have the ability to fit it in! I questioned the Chair about this and was told I didn't have to do it. I was successful for the post.

Anon post: "I’ve got a headship interview next week, and the schedule says no preparation is required in advance. For those who’ve been through this, what kinds of on-the-day tasks should I expect? Possibilities I’ve thought of include: data tasks, a presentation, a letter to parents, or an in-tray exercise. Any advice would be much appreciated."

I really don't want to be posting on here anymore but @Ofstednews you need to correct this. It's *not good enough* to have obvious errors in published govt documents. ⬇️ @bphillipsonMP

@Renlovesfungus @KarenRussell010 @Melissa_suze @kelvmackenzie @marksandspencer It's quite refreshing to spot that you've used the correct gender in your reply too. Well done.

@KarenRussell010 @Melissa_suze @kelvmackenzie @marksandspencer The assistant wasn't offering a bra fitting, that's not part of her job. She simply asked them if they needed help. We seem to be glossing over this important bit of information.

This year, we increased SEND attendance by almost 10%. One key aspect was building deep trust with parents. Once we cracked the parent meeting everything changed. open.substack.com/pub/lynseywhit…

Huge thanks to Chris Packham CBE for supporting our campaign to get @Ofstednews to remove/amend its discriminatory remarks about autistic children being "more likely to develop special interests" & "can therefore be drawn into extremism" in its teacher training document.

There’s always a tweet.

You can't DM Customer Support at @Betterhelpers unless you have a Premium Twitter account at £12 pcm. And they don't answer emails or phone calls. A retweet from 6 years ago may do it??

@Betterhelpers I can't book anything beyond this week for the Lee Valley Legacy kayaking. Is the APP working?

Unfortunately, the Customer Experience Department is experiencing intermittent telephone issues. If you need us, you can reach us here, via email, via our website (better.org.uk/contactus) or through the team at your local Better leisure centre.

If the shredder doesn't work, use the camp fire. 10 years of confidential stuff, now sorted. #TidyOffice

Delivering a Senior Mental Health Lead program in London has been the perfect way to spend World Mental Health Day, especially given this year’s theme of mental health at work. After all, when we take care of those who take care of others, everyone benefits. #WorldMentalHealthDay

"Hey you guys," is a phrase I'm guilty of using despite having a gender-questionning teenager of my own. I'm working hard to change... 'folks' may work better for me.

Shocking that this happens.

Got your wetsuit?

I'm going to the beach.

We have opened up a critical incident phone line for anyone struggling to deal with this tragic news Thoughts and prayers with everyone affected

School Leaders & Headteachers: you're not alone. Have a break, breathe, and have a good, well deserved summer break. X

@dsheadexec Decompression is a good word for it. I picture unpicking a large knot until you find yourself somewhere within it. Deep breaths, and go for a long walk David. Take care.

...the month sandwiched in between the first and last weeks is where the recuperating occurs.

Almost a week off and I have to confess, struggling to find equilibrium. I'm sleeping longer but not better. Dreams about school and matters abound. I am snappy. I get angry at small things. I stress about inconsequential things. Whoever said 6 weeks is wrong...

@jenwillis1 LOL. Decompress and maybe by week 2 you'll manage to find yourself and start to enjoy the summer break! ❤️

@mrjrthomas I'm in week one: recovery!

Feeling it today. Son's leavers' assembly :-( and rumours of my previous school imploding slightly due to MAT take overs. So I'm currently with a beer at my fire pit. At least I'm not tight chested and stressed.