I am a UK SENDCo keen to connect.#FFBWednesday
04.03.2026 21:01
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I am a UK SENDCo keen to connect.#FFBWednesday
Callout reads #FFBWednesday: Connecting UK Educators and Education. A matrix shows excellent people involved in education, including worthy BlueSky contributors: 1. @simonebeach.bsky.social, a primary school headteacher 2. @bennewmark.bsky.social, a secondary school teacher 3. @hoylerosemary.bsky.social, a chair of governors 4. @5naureen.bsky.social, a school governor 5. @primaryteachermary.bsky.social, a primary school teacher 6. @nourishworkplce.bsky.social, a supporter for school wellbeing 7. @simonknight100.bsky.social, a special school headteacher 8. @danlyndon.bsky.social, a secondary history specialist / teacher 9. @schoolsweek.bsky.social, a widely respected education newspaper. Footer reads @9000Lives.org
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Here's an excellent analysis of what Ofsted face when they must consider the accessibility of your school's SEN report.
bsky.app/profile/scho...
Images of the front cover and pages from our 'Sensory Processing and Differences' Factsheet Resource.
Sensory processing differences are relatively common among people who have Down’s syndrome, although they may look different for each person. This resource gives an overview of the sensory system, sensory regulation and sensory processing.
Click here to view this resource: https://loom.ly/vv-LbsM
This short video adds some further thoughts on what it's like to be monotropic. It explains and also shows how to support monotropic Autistic individuals
Created by Wenn Lawson
youtu.be/cJb52LdWmSQ?...
Photo of book cover of 'Understanding Others in a Neurodiverse World' by Dr Gemma Williams. Yellow cover with bee and honeycomb imagery.
Very much enjoying reading 'Understanding Others in a Neurodiverse World' by Dr Gemma Williams. Scholarly but written in an accessible and conversational style. Some good important arguments, underpinned by research, on autism and communication. 🙌🏻
Updated webpage all about monotropism. Jam-packed with research, blogs, podcasts, videos, books and more!
autisticrealms.com/monotropism/
We have resources for families of autistic people at www.autismcentral.org.uk
You can join one of our free events: www.autismcentral.org.uk/events
And 1-1 sessions with peer guides: www.autismcentral.org.uk/one-one
Sessions are open to families of autistic people of all ages who live in England.💜
As a Primary Sendco I welcome any free training. Our staff are very experienced and will embrace more classroom strategies but it is extremely stressful to know what you want to implement for children and unable to do it due to lack of resources, funding and staff. We need a package.
DfE announces that programme to train teachers in primary schools to better support neurodiverse pupils is being continued for another year. www.tes.com/magazine/new...
I created a Starter pack on SEND in England.
It's for professionals and families
go.bsky.app/RUAW7ML
If you'd like adding, give us a wave in the replies.
The 8th May has been marked as VE Day since before Trump was born. VE stands for Victory in Europe.
As for the First World War, the idea that some Yank who refused to serve in the military, will command people around the world not to call it Rembrance Day is laughable. Sod off.
In March, the EEF updated their guidance on effective TA deployment. I have now written a blog looking at the key issues and identifying the difference from their previous guidance. Hopefully it is useful.
www.seainclusion.co.uk/post/a-quick...
✨ FREE Glossary of SEND for schools ✨
Navigating SEND jargon can be tricky, but this gets you up to speed!
Over 90 essential terms explained simply.
Perfect for parents, staff and governors. 🙌
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If you took advantage of the Interrail spring sale (or if you just want to find out what Interrail is all about) we have this helpful explainer on our website: flightfree.co.uk/post/how-to-...
Using Interrail is our TOP TIP for keeping travel costs down. Keep an eye out for future sales!
NEW POST:
Deployment and Dialogue: Engaging TAs to Improve Practice
Ensuring TAs are engaged in implementation to ensure effective deployment
SEDSConnective 2020 infographic on interoception self regulation and emotional dysregulation image of person depiction of organs and text with arrows.
Interoception This inner sense informs us of the state of our internal body. It’s might be surprising to know that some people have differences actually knowing when they have more or less insight into their bodily senses such as anxiety or how fast their heart is beating.
The cover art for Play Matters. Bright blue with images of children playing. Download it here: https://www.early-years-reviews.com/play-matters
I'm delighted to have been part of the big team which created this free document. Hat tip to @aaronearlyyears.bsky.social for coordinating it. www.early-years-reviews.com/play-matters
Download it to find out more about the how and the why! #PlayMatters
Are you interested in finding out about new research & resources? Do you want to have your say in national issues, practical solutions, & testing out cutting-edge, new resources?
The EEF Exchange might be for you!
Find out more here:
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/networks/eef...
As @tomrees.bsky.social begins his work looking at inclusion for the gov, @ellencph.bsky.social breaks down the SEND system into numbers - revealing huge rises in need and detailing everything from types of need, to which types of schools have seen the biggest rises
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
School Environment and Leadership: Evidence Review.
“These school-level factors are our current best bets for school leaders to pay attention to in order to promote students’ learning.” Prof Coe
Download, share and discuss👇
https://buff.ly/3Cx4GK4
#EduSky #UKEd
My new 3Rs newsletter is live. It includes a review of a brilliant book on the science of storytelling, research on teacher/pupil diversity, student motivation, a new Steplab documentary, and more.
[Quick, free sign-up]
alexquigley.co.uk/the-3rs-read...
Time to do the last check of the final proofs of the new Edited book A Manifesto for Early Childhood. Here is a sneak peek of what’s to come of this amazing edited book.
You can pre order yours here amzn.eu/d/inGc41y
‘Three pillars of vocabulary teaching’
1. Explicit vocabulary teaching
2. Incidental vocabulary learning
3. Cultivating ‘word consciousness’
alexquigley.co.uk/three-pillar...
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We're soon rolling out progress pathways — with steps! — at @WALKTHRUs_5.
Travel along three separate & sequenced routes:
Prepare For It
Design It
Make It Happen
