Carolyn Hopkins

CPD opportunity led by passionate experts to explore the value of the expressive arts as part of a broad and balanced primary curriculum - Friday 5th June @YourStMarys @TeachStMarys stmarys.ac.uk/education/cpd/…

Congratulations to @TeachStMarys students for their contributions to the Wellbeing through Creative Arts exhibition on campus! An uplifting occasion, full of high-quality work and enthusiasm! Photos show how engaged and impressed the tutors were with the outcomes. 🌟

@goodreads Wild Pursuits. An Exceptional Aura by Frances Dolan. New, first of a trilogy, quirky, intriguing and hard to put down! Read and see!

Is there a book that’s not that well known/popular that you wish more people would read?

Welcome to the first @TeachStMarys @YourStMarys ECT Exchange online webinar of 2024/25 programme! Don't delay, sign up today! 🌟

@JaninePavlisDT ❤️ the loveliest news!

Living in my bubble with baby Max. One week with you 🩵.

It is no secret that the arts have been going through a tough time in recent years. But a major new report we're publishing today with the @uniofwarwick’s @CCMPSWarwickUni shows that things are even worse than we thought.  Read it now: campaignforthearts.org/reports/the-st…

Labour bringing focus back to Drama, Art and Music in the Primary curriculum 🎉 This will transform millions of children’s life chances. At ⁦@TeachStMarys⁩ we have never wavered in our focus on the value of Expressive Arts @National_Drama@accessart theguardian.com/education/arti…

@sannah71 So am I 🥰

Very proud to be part of this incredible team 🙂

Have never had to queue to vote at ‘rush hour! in our village- ever. Until this evening. #GeneralElection2024

We’re delighted to share that the School of Education at St Mary’s has once again retained its Ofsted Outstanding rating in all categories for Primary and Secondary Initial Teacher Training! Find out more at stmarys.ac.uk/news/2024/ofst… Read the report: files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/502511…

This really helps clarify- thank you ⁦@CultureLearning⁩ Coverage of arts education and skills in the party manifestos – Cultural Learning Alliance #election24 #artsandculture #education culturallearningalliance.org.uk/ge2024-manifes…

The chatter in the corridors after your session was wonderful @moffat_andrew - the work you do is so incredibly impactful for our students and the children they teach. Thank you for your time and wisdom! @TeachStMarys

A really valuable and inciteful day with @CWEStMarys , identifying the need to make the space in CPD, curriculum and staff timetables for supporting grieving children in the ways that they need.

@MissJGM @CWEStMarys For the primary classroom it is @AdrianBethune every time. Beautifully and accessibly written, evidenced, practical and it really works; there is also another little gem by Jennifer Murray that I draw on often 😉

I’ve been asked to compile a list of great books/resources about wellbeing in education! (A dream task but I’m against the ⏰ so need help!) What’s the best thing you’ve read about pupil wellbeing, teacher wellbeing or wellbeing of educators in FE/HE? @CWEStMarys 📚

@CWEStMarys @AnnaLiseGordon A great day: wise speakers, liberating lenses, powerful group thinking. Thank you!

Closing reflections from @AnnaLiseGordon - the importance of empowering educators to foreground conversations about death and bereavement. What next? We will continue to coordinate conversations and learning with colleagues. There is both work to be done and a sense of hope!

Still time to register for this⬇️ We would love you to join us! @TeachStMarys @janechambers04 @AnnaLiseGordon @letsjustwaitfor @sannah71 🌟

Education’s deepest crisis is being ignored by Westminster – and even harsher cuts are on the way theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Excited to be sharing at the event! @JaninePavlisDT and I will be sharing our work on making, tinkering and interactive design in computing and D&T

Our newest episode of the @TeachStMarys Professionals Podcast features two St Mary's mentors considering how research informs their practice as teachers and when working with trainee and early career teachers. Listen here:  stmarys.ac.uk/partnerships/t…