Jenny Bowers

You coming over to the Piece Hall to see them in June?! We are. (Again!) 💜😀 #PieceHall @wearejames.bsky.social

Ey up everyone. Do you know someone who does amazing things to be inclusive and supportive of those with SEND? Nominate them here: bit.ly/SLADTeamADL and on #SLAD2025 (1st July 2025) they will be celebrated and appreciated. SEND Leaders Appreciation day is worldwide and sector wide! led by #TeamADL

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Ey up everyone. Do you know someone who does amazing things to be inclusive and supportive of those with SEND? Nominate them here: bit.ly/SLADTeamADL and on #SLAD2025 (1st July 2025) they will be celebrated and appreciated. SEND Leaders Appreciation day is worldwide and sector wide! led by #TeamADL

25.02.25 Launch of Global SEND Leader Live #GSLL #TeamADL #stayconnected #education #specialneeds YouTube video by #TeamADL UK

*NEW Global SEND Leader Live - 90 mins online every month. FREE tickets.

Info video:
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Tickets:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4def0b...

#GSLL #TeamADL #SEND #specialneeds #SENCO

Invite others ... see you there #Stayconnected for more info 😉

Some of our class elephants with a child’s drawing of an elephant.

We are learning about countries all over the world. Please print this elephant drawing and take a photo of it where you live telling us where you are- we will explore on Google earth and add it to our display. #WhereIsEllie

Bluesky please do your thing. @bsky.app #EduSky #EduskyPrimary

Revoking academy freedoms won’t affect us, say 60% of CEOs Findings from a survey of 120 trust bosses seem to challenge the narrative around Labour’s reforms

Exclusive: Most trust CEOs say stripping away academy freedoms would have no affect on their ability to run and improve schools

The findings challenge claims by some that Labour’s reforms will ‘destroy schools’

A boy in the 1970s or early 80s stands proudly in front of a large sunflower growing behind him. The boy is beaming with pleasure.

How can this photo not make you smile?
It fell out of a book on Monday when I was arranging the wall of books at my exhibition. So it must have been travelling around the country - on show but unseen - for 7 years now!
But who are you, little fella?
I hope you’re still smiling

Live Lessons for British Science Week 2025 - Danny Nics Science Fix Here are some details about various live lessons being run during British Science Week for KS1 / KS2 pupils.

A selection of ideas of Live Lessons and Assemblies for British Science Week 2025. www.sciencefix.co.uk/2025/02/live...
#eduskyprimary #edusky

We don't need new routes to qualification for early years staff we need funding at a level where pay means more people are interested in working in the early years long term. You can't train up people who don't exist. Shame the DfE still isn't on here or I would tag them. #EYFS #EarlyYearsSky

Love the @rspb.bsky.social bird watch 💚

Marble runs are phenomenal. The language. The critical thinking. The collaboration. The dexterity.
And just sometimes intergenerational. So many happy
Memories, some including building with my grandad and my aunt. 💜.

HeadsUp4HTs App - introduction YouTube video by Ed Finch

What do you know about the new HeadsUp4HTs App? This video showcases some of its capabilities. You can sign up for a free trial via the QR in the video or on this link. tinyurl.com/mur2cae3

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Brays are seeking passionate and dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistants. If you believe in the power of belonging, teamwork, and kindness, and want to make a real difference in our children's lives, we want to hear from you!
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As a total, absolute & proud LHer I’m concerned at ‘Teach handwriting in a bespoke way’, no, just show both ways, there isn’t a ‘bespoke’ way. Separating LHer’s out identifies us as a different group & others us.
Also crucially look at how you set up resources. don’t always place items on right.

After my son came home from nursery with sand in his scalp I put this guide together and then put it on my Instagram and Facebook page over the weekend. It is linked to my 4E’s & resonated with a lot of parents of children with Afro hair textures. Early Years Educators you may find this useful 😊

‘When a child is already in care and is being failed by their corporate parents, anyone raising the alarm has to raise the alarm with the corporate parent. A failing corporate parent marks its own homework. There is no independent regulator of Local Authorities’ Children’s Services’ RIP Tash 💔

Has anyone used the new DfE benchmarking tool? I don’t know why they are using one set of schools to compare running costs incl staffing and another for building costs, how is that a true comparison? It might be me but any thoughts welcome. #sbm sbl# #education

a black and white photo of a person laying on the snow . ALT: a black and white photo of a person laying on the snow .

A huge hug and a big mug of hot chocolate to all those heads who had difficult decisions to make today about opening, delaying opening, not opening... There's so many factors to take into account and you can never please everyone. Thank you for working to keep everyone safe.

You’re the wrong man at the wrong time in the wrong place.
Happy Christmas Eve Eve everyone. We’re watching one of our favourite Christmas films. Quality sequal too! #YippeeKiYay

And as it is Christmas Eve Eve I have clearly lost the ability to write coherently! I am impressed. Both are impressive! 🤦🏽‍♀️🤣

Well he is an impressive cook! I’m hungry again just looking at it 😋

Any relatives that can do stuff like that are simply awesome! I am impressive by the 4 YO & you effort too.

Word of the day (of course) is ‘scurryfunging’, from US dialect: the frantic attempt to tidy the house just before guests arrive.

Did you make it?

That looks amazing!

Good questions for coaching too

Head Cases: Exploring Complex Headteacher Challenges - SSAT SSAT’s ‘Head Cases’ programme addresses the findings of our survey of headteachers with almost 2,000 years of experience between them. These findings

Serving and aspiring HTs. Tomorrow is launch day for Head Cases.

Using case methods to explore the most pressing challenges for heads, starting with parental complaints.

Bridging theory and practice in five themed sessions.

Last chance to join us.

www.ssatuk.co.uk/cpd/leadersh...

Don't forget our Wednesday drinks tonight.
have a chat, have a laugh, make connection, get support.

Me too. Always 6. Taught my kids that method too. Nice and secure.