Another fantastic CPD session led by Miss Maw-Springwell Barnsley on Unconditional Positive Regard at @springwellLC AA. Such food for thought about the impact we can have on the lives of our young people. #unconditionalpositiveregard #alwayslearning #nurture

Bruce D. Perry, M.D.,Ph.D. wrote “And so it is with human relationships: we can both create and destroy, nurture and terrorize, traumatize and heal each other.” Let’s commit to create, nurture and heal.

Amazing CPD this evening at @springwellLC AA led by @Stales17 on Deescalation Techniques. Hearing the discussions and sharing of expertise around the room reminds me what a wonderful group of people we have striving to meet the needs of our young people. #deescalation #CPD

Fantastic CPD led by @Stales17 🙌🏻

#Safeguarding Just in case you missed this last week , it was updated on the 15th Dec! Summary of updates/ changes are here : assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6578a4af…

So proud to see Charlie Medlam in the Spotlight on Staff. Much deserved. #ouramazingteam #makingadifference

Today was our first @springwellLC AA Fabulous Friday Team Meet of 2024. Hearing staff sharing their stories of pride from this week was absolutely ‘fabulous’! #ouramazingstudents #ourwonderfulteam #pride #differencemakers #fabulousfriday

“At a time when we have high levels of children absent from school, and record levels of suspensions, it beggars belief that the system is incentivising schools to exit students to protect their exam results." Andy Cooke, Centre for Social Justice thetimes.co.uk/article/271016…

Analysis shows the majority of children in AP have SEMH (which isn’t a diagnosis) and are from low-income families. With the apparent drive to reduce EHCPs, this will only get worse… ffteducationdatalab.org.uk/2024/02/the-ch…

Fantastic day at the #wellspring safeguarding conference with all the DSL’s from the trust. Such empowering key note speakers, sharing exceptional practice around embedding safeguarding into the culture of our schools. #wellspring #enpowered

GCSEs: Suspended pupils 12 months behind peers, research finds schoolsweek.co.uk/gcses-suspende…

‘Our students will see safety in predictability and consistency’ such thought provoking training delivered by our in house autism trainers. Feeling incredibly proud 🥰

A thought provoking CPD session delivered today by Barnsley Council #YJS on Trauma Informed Practice for our AA and @ForestAcademy_ colleagues. I am also so proud to hear their expert feedback on how we are enabling #WorkplaceWellbeing for our staff bodies. #traumainformed #ACES

Alarming statistics released today on exclusions and suspensions show unprecedented levels of both for 22/23. Once again it highlights that the most disadvantaged in our schools are disproportionately impacted by exclusion those with SEN, FSM, PP …e-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistic…

Primary AA have welcomed Autumn with Wreath Making with our Found Natural Items 🍁🍂 What a brilliant job!

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This week has been safeguarding awareness week alongside a fabulous inset day with my amazing team. Today we reflected on the importance of mindfulness. ❄️❄️❄️

We had a new visitor today in the AA 🪄 🌟

When children arrive late, they still chose to show up. That’s worth acknowledging. A simple 'I’m glad you’re here' can mean more than a reprimand.

A fabulous CPD session on ‘professional curiosity’ The first safeguarding carousel of 2026!