Such a lovely treat on my doorstep tonight. So nice to be appreciated. My favourites. Thank you xx

Improving Literacy in Key Stage 2 Our updated guidance report provides insights into how practitioners can ensure pupils build up a broad and deep vocabulary, as well as advice around the key areas for literacy assessment. Download here: eef.li/literacy-ks2/

Teaching how to consciously control the atmosphere in writing today using precise word choices and writing as a reader. When the word changes, how does the mood change? Jane Considine @guruteaching #WritingRocks✍️😍☺️ writingrocks.bsky.social

Half Term headteacher well-being…

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is distressing and concerning and children and young people may have questions or be seeking reassurance. We’ve compiled useful advice and information for teachers – but they may also be useful for parents too. educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2022/02/25/hel…

Help Horsendale Primary School reach their 2022 fundraising goals by signing up to easyfundraising to raise free donations for them every time you shop online! As part of the #ShareTheLove giveaway they could win £500, so sign up today: easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-good…

Reading aloud to and with children is crucial 📖 #OURfP_Research #WednesdayWisdom Teresa Cremin CBE Debbie Thomas Stephanie

Want to know how schools can most effectively promote positive behaviour in lessons? Our guidance report is an accessible overview of existing research with clear, actionable guidance. Available now: eef.li/behaviour

💭 How can I talk to young people about mental health? These short films from MH:2K NOTTS aim to tackle myths and misconceptions about mental health 💻 they are great for starting conversations in schools, at home, or with your friends. Take a look 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=NW437l…

The EEF has published two new tools designed to support practitioners in developing their pupils’ reading fluency. Download here: eef.li/literacy-ks2

I'm just going through the responses to an anonymous learning survey I did with my Year 8 (Year 7 in England). This is the most useful teaching feedback I think I've ever had:

Everyone has taken some time to reflect on Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s wonderful life. Carol Adams Mrs. Adams has collated a beautiful book for the local memorial in Nuthall 💙

✍️ NEW: Five-a-day reflection tool for Teaching Assistants. This new reflection tool is designed to support TAs in considering how they might develop their own practice to best support pupils with SEND. Find out more 👉🏿eef.li/EPdwrG #TAs #Fiveaday 1/3

Football books featuring women and girls. Try Eve Ainsworth and @helenapielichat for starters and my books Secret FC, Game Changer and Rocky. Beth Mead's autobiography is out tomorrow and appears listed as teen. There are plenty more.

Brilliant TA PLC this afternoon. Thank you, to all who attended, your input and contributions were excellent. Hope the journey home wasn’t too bad.(2hours 20mins for me to get back home)

Super proud of our Owls and all their hard word to produce such amazing work. They were beaming as they showed it off 🥰 👏🏼

Thanks to all TAs who attended the TA PLC today. The session was brilliant! Thanks also go to Tom, who talked about supporting in maths. The discussion linked to children’s sensory needs was an opportunity to share ideas, knowledge and support. #FHP

📗 I is for Intensive Interaction Intensive Interaction is an approach designed to support children and young people developing the fundamentals of communication; it focusses on learning how to BE WITH others. IntensiveInteraction #twittereps #AtoZNotts intensiveinteraction.org