Vanathi Webster

My book is out today and available on Amazon worldwide! It's on offer in the Kindle store for a few days so grab yourself a bargain at £1.99! All profits from the book launch this will go to @EdSupportUK to support teacher wellbeing. amzn.eu/d/9GC19Ml

EBSNA isn't defiance, it's distress. The solution? A team effort. 🏫 Schools: Be curious, not furious. Offer flexibility & a safe landing pad. 👪 Parents: Validate feelings & partner with school. We must rebuild the bridge together. #EBSNA #TwitterEPS

If you work in education... Your job is to inspire children to believe that they can. Let them dream!

This is what is often missed in education. You don't need stickers and dojos to motivate children but you do need these three ingredients.

@klidoscpe_EPS Absolutely! I've got a whole chapter on this in my book!

True student motivation isn't about rewards, but meeting 3 core needs: 🔑 AUTONOMY (Choice) 🔑 COMPETENCE (Mastery) 🔑 RELATEDNESS (Connection) Unlocking these is key to better learning & stronger mental health 💪 #SelfDeterminationTheory #SEMH #TwitterEPS

If any of my other school contacts want to take advantage of this please do. @WhitefieldPS is a trailblazer of a school that really does wonderful things for children. I have no doubt this will be super informative and helpful! #TwitterEPS #Schools #PupilPremium

@klidoscpe_EPS Ah that's interesting to know. Hope more schools request it

@MsVWebster Its often the case Vanathi! Its often run by an EP initially and staff can see who it runs. Following that It can be supported by a TA moving forward

The Circle of Friends is a powerful, evidence-based intervention. 🔄 Process: Identify → Recruit peers → Meet → Review/Fade. ✅ Benefits: Reduces isolation, builds empathy & creates a truly inclusive school community. #CircleOfFriends #Inclusion #SEND #TwitterEPS

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📣 WE’RE GIVING AWAY 500 GLUE STICKS AND 500 WHITEBOARD PENS!!! That’s right! You could win 500 glue sticks AND 500 whiteboard pens for your school! The Community Collection is supporting this giveaway as part of their mission to help UK schools and educational organisations, to have everything they need to make sure children thrive. twinkl.co.uk/l/e5c90 To enter… 💙 Comment with “500 giveaway” (1 comment = 1 entry, so enter as many times as you'd like!) 👍 Like this post T&Cs apply #TwinklCommunityCollection #MakeADifference Ts and Cs These terms and conditions, together with Twinkl’s Prize Promotion General Terms and Conditions (as amended from time to time) apply to this giveaway. This giveaway is open to all UK residents aged 18 years or over, who are working in educational settings or provisions. To enter the giveaway: like the '500 Giveaway' post and add a comment. The winner will receive 500 glue sticks and 500 whiteboard pens. The winner will be chosen by random draw on 19/09/2025. The opening date for entries is 15/09/2025. The closing date is 19/09/2025. Entries received after this time will not be considered. By entering this giveaway, I consent to Twinkl processing my personal data for participation and prize fulfilment, as described in Twinkl's Privacy Policy. I understand I can withdraw my consent at any time.

@EPHoughton 😂😂😂 definitely need to train then don't I!

@MsVWebster Lego Based therapy is always Fun Vanathi 🤣

Loved delivering LBT training at Dovecot Primary! 😍 A room full of enthusiastic, brilliant staff embracing a powerful intervention for pupils. It’s why I love this job. Want this energy in your school? Let’s talk! 👇 #LegoBasedTherapy #TwitterEPS #SEND #CPD #UKSchools

Not only does this article highlight the agents at play for school avoidance -feeling disemboweled, low self-confidence from an over controlled environment, it also highlights how powerful attachment and a sense of belonging is for our mental health. bbc.com/news/articles/…

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but for the past 3 years you said you’d prioritise your wellbeing and you didn’t so this year you have to. Listen to @AdrianBethune’s 5 tips for teacher wellbeing. open.spotify.com/episode/3WUgVt…

@DeputyGrocott I saw a very small display of Christmas items and looked the other way!

I’m still not accepting the ‘back to school’ displays in the shops.

@EPHoughton Can I pop you a DM about it?

@MsVWebster I do training sessions throughout the year Vanathi. Feel free to come and join us ❤️ i also have a pre recorded webinar package if thats any help

I’ll be honest… I LOVE LEGO®-Based Therapy! It’s not just an intervention, it’s a game-changer for: ✅ Social communication ✅ Friendships ✅ Emotional regulation ✅ Confidence & creativity EVERY child benefits, not just neurodiverse kids! #TwitterEPS #LegoTherapy #SEND

@TTRadioOfficial I think this should be standard for secondary schools. The biology of teenagers has shown that their bodies don't wake up until later as their circadian rhythms are out of sync to other age populations. Working with development stages can greatly support academic achievement

What do you think of a 10am school start time? APA research summary on the matter here: apa.org/topics/childre…

@EPHoughton Love this! Very rarely hear people talk about ToM.

Theory of Mind is essential for empathy, friendships and the development of social skills 👌 #TwitterEPS #TheoryOfMind #SEND

@nothingmadeup @norchcity It was just an example but I had experienced similar "pointers" in other schools. I did leave that school thankfully x

@MsVWebster @norchcity That’s not indicative of the whole profession it’s a small personal example I’ve never experienced or seen in a 30 yr career in over 100 schools. Leave that place

‘EHCPs aren’t just bureaucratic paperwork – without them, it becomes far harder to ensure the right help gets to the right child at the right time’: @SpeechAndLangUK's Jane Harris issues a warning to DfE about scrapping education, health and care plans tes.com/magazine/teach…