This is one of those headlines that makes you feel the relief the Tories no longer have power. Teachers that rely on isolation hubs, silent corridors, and expelling vulnerable children will have to get used to a new DofE culture. It’s school, not the army. theguardian.com/education/arti…

Absolutely imperative children & young people have access to high quality and weekly arts education for art, music and drama & preferably at secondary level, with arts specialists.

So yesterday was my final day as a teacher after 23 years + a PGCE year. I never thought I'd be an ex teacher until retirement but I'm really excited to start a new role for an LA working in SEND. Very different to drama but this role should help looking after J too.

Teachers: relax. You don't need to fear inclusion. No-one's calling for the end of behaviour rules. No-one's calling for anarchy. Neither of those things will happen. Most schools are already inclusive. But some need to change. And the culture needs to evolve. Here's why. 🧵

Department for Culture, Media and Sport Science and Industry Museum Lisa Nandy MP “THAT CREATIVITY… THAT IS… The spirit of our new government” Said Lisa Nandy MP Department for Culture, Media and Sport speaking in Manchester yesterday about creativity, culture, children, communities and country Particularly about the role of museums to use our past to INSPIRE ALL OUR FUTURES The theme for

This is utterly heartbreaking. Share, support, and don’t let hate win 👇🏻

#FlyingTheFlagForDrama National Drama and our friends at Splendid Productions believe all KS3 learners should access excellent specialist Drama lessons in every school in the UK.

10 years since this photo was taken marking the final day of introductions at J's Foster family's house before I returned home to make final touches for his forever home! 10 years- what an amazing boy!

I am looking forward to meeting interested applicants for this amazing headship. A school with so much potential. Get in touch! Schools North East Hartlepool Borough Council Alastair Rae Schools Week

Only 1 in 4 disabled children say they take part in regular school sport and PE. We’re calling on The UK Government to act now to ensure that by LA 2028 no child is left on the sidelines in the proud birthplace of the Paralympic movement. #ParalympicsGB 🟰🇬🇧 #EqualPlay

A big week for us. J started Y7 in a special school, has done brilliantly, got on transport without a backwards glance & sat at the back (!), & I started my LA job as, Service Lead- full on but absolutely loving it so far & feel valued already.

When you're scrolling and find one of your ex pupils ... Hi Melissa Sert

Genuine question. When did #r4today cover the story of Boris receiving £27k of free takeaways? Dates please. metro.co.uk/2021/05/22/but…

If you are the parent or carer of a child with Special Educational Needs and or Disability (SEND), we want your views on proposals for an Enhanced Mainstream Schools model. For more details and to complete the survey, please visit stockton.gov.uk/article/15627/… by 23 October.

J's PD day & my first flexi day went beautifully!!

The next article in our 'Engaging the Disengaged' series is brought to you by Mark Tilling Headteacher of High Tunstall College of Science 🌟 You can read Mark's article HERE ⬇ iqmaward.com/news/creating-…

⏱️ Bookings for our HAF Programme close this Thurs 20 Feb at 9am! 🖌️ There are lots of fun activities to choose from for eligible school-age children from reception to Year 11. 🗓️ Sessions will run from Mon 24 Feb to Fri 28 Feb. ℹ️ Visit  stockton.gov.uk/haf

We're hosting an information session for parents and carers of children 0-5yrs with Special educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). 📅 Tues 22 April 🕛 Drop in 12pm to 3pm 📍 High Flyers Early Support Nursery, Tedder Ave, Thornaby, TS17 9JP ℹ️ [email protected]

One school year working as SLT in SEND for the LA. Strange not to have the full holiday but only working 11 days in total across the weeks - still less time than I would have spent on planning etc as a teacher. Celebrating the end of Y7 for J - its been challenging.