Nurture isn’t a room, restorative isn’t just a set of questions, kindness isn’t weakness and exclusion isn’t a behaviour strategy

'Male politician' is NOT an offensive term. It is simply a way to differentiate them from normal politicians. End of story.

Brilliant poem

Linda Louise High aspirations for all chn definitely, but by not making reasonable adjustments or following educational provision as outlined in an EHCP you are breaking the law. There are also adjustments needed for pupils affected by Trauma/attachment/ACEs. I found this a sad thread

Because learning is not static, it is not a monolith, not an unshakable Goliath that is meant to subdue each individual within its reach. We want to build schools that are living, breathing, dynamic, listening structures that truly accommodate our learners within. 6

I needed to see this today as an antidote to some other threads that had really terrified me as to the direction of education. This one 👇 made me cheer 👏✊

Here is my take on authoritarian behaviour management techniques, specifically SLANT, for anyone who should care to read it: philbeadle.com/SLANT/41/

Do people realise just how crap private healthcare is? It’s like being ill in a Travelodge where you get asked when you’re semi-conscious things like ‘Do you want more medicine? It’s £75’

Exactly this ⬇️

My take on SLANT… #justsaying #SEND #SEN #edutwitter

The only thing missing from the Coronation is an Assembly banger for us all to sing along to.

When Tina Turner left her first husband - who was also her boss, captor, and brutal tormentor - she snuck out of their Dallas hotel room with a single thought in her mind: "The way out is through the door." From there she fled across the midnight freeway, semi-trucks careening

This can’t be a surprise to people in education surely? And if it is, then you’ve been walking around with blinkers on. We need to address these fundamental problems in our society and we need to do it now #poverty #education #EnoughIsEnough

11) You can read out full findings in our report 👉cypmhc.org.uk/wp-content/upl… We have also produced a key messages briefing which summarises our findings 👉cypmhc.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

That’s what I think anyway… #behaviour #trauma #tis

It’s sad that people still think the only weapon we have (pun intended) to fight violence affecting young people is stop & search. No talk about investing in youth services, addressing poor mental health, closing the poverty gap, reducing school exclusion. Just good ol S&S. Wow.

Love our new posters that represent how we do trauma responsive education in our #SEMH setting. I’m really proud of our nurturing environment that provides structure, predictable routines and the safety of consistent relationships with trusted adults. #traumainformed #SEN #TIS

I knew the logo was changing, but now the name on my phone is also “X”, I really don’t think I can live with it… is this the end? I hate it #TwitterIsDead #x #TwitterBird

I love Jurgen Klopp, and I love this feel good video. What a great kid Daire is. Happy Boxing Day everyone x

One to remember as we go into a new term #heldinmind #welcomeback #tip #tis #traumainformed